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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist versus Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist .

Published on June 27, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both toners. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and parabens

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Toner Japanese Brand Japan
Toner Japanese Brand Japan

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Price

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Starts at $12.60
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Starts at $14.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 2.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 3.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Loved

Glutamic Acid is an amino acid that is found in all living organisms. Humans use this glutamic acid to help nerve cells in the brain communicate with other cells.

As a humectant, glutamic acid helps moisturize the skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 5.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 6.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Leucine.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 7.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide 3 is a form of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Ceramide NP

Ceramide 3 (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 12 to 28 in which the acyl moiety may be saturated, mono-unsaturated, or di-unsaturated and n has a value ranging from 10 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 3, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 3 will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide NP.

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Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 8.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide 6 II is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 9.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 15.

9
What it does: Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Arbutin is derived from the bearberry plant. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.

Arbutin blocks tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening. When applied to the skin, Arbutin works at a slow pace. This can make it less irritating than similar ingredients.

Arbutin has similar benefits to Kojic Acid

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Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 11.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 8.

10
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Maltitol.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 14.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 6.

11
What it does: Emulsifying, Humectant, Moisturising

We don't have a description for Methyl Gluceth-10.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 15.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 5.

12
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.

As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.

Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.

Learn more about Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 16.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 17.

13
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 19.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 19.

14
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 20.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 18.

15
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 21.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 20.

16
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

Learn more about Methylparaben

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist contains this as ingredient number 22.

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist contains this as ingredient number 21.

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36% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion High Moist 22 ingredients

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KristaSmallwood_556

10 months ago · Normal Skin
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Extremely moisturizing

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist 23 ingredients

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