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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 Emulsion .

Published on December 14, 2022

Overview

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 or sulfates

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Toner Japanese Brand Japan
Emulsion 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.

Emulsion

A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.

Price

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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

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Ceramides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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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 Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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 Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Loved

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

In cosmetics, glutamic acid is a famous humectant. It draws water from the air to your skin, keeping your skin hydrated (like hyaluronic acid).

An in-vitro study from 2024 found glutamic acid to play a role in inhibiting inflammation and thus a potential skin-soothing ingredient.

Other studies show it to be have potential wound healing, skin barrier repair, and hair growth properties.

Glutamic acid has poor solubility in water and other solvents.

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

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
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 Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
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 Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
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 Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 14.

7
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 Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 29.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

36% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet
48% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
13% 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

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