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Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion - High Moist Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

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Japanese Brand Japan
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on March 04, 2025

Overview

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

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Skin Care Lotion 23 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1)
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chikin —beef

10 months ago
Review

haven't used this for long enough that's why I give this 4 stars; BUT THIS...

the ferments contained made my skin so soft. context ; I immediately apply this on my body before layering with lotion after showering everyday.

-works better for me as body care as I'm eczema prone , soothes itchy rashes on my skin.

it's fragrance doesn't seem triggering to my eczema but may be different for Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#light scent

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 243 ratings
Great Value (57) Irritating (48) Broke Me Out (48)
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Clover

1 year ago
Review

Gotta give credit where credit is due
WOW… lot of people ganging up on this incredibly affordable/popular serum. I understand the criticisms, but personally I don’t believe the intensity is warranted. For so many people this was the start of their skincare journey; it certainly was mine! And because I had never used ingredients like niacinamide or zinc on my face before, of course I noticed an Show more

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AshN.

1 year ago
Review

(Tried Jan 2021) This was actually the product that made me realize that my skin does not mix with Niacinamide (especially at high concentrations because I can usually tolerate it at %4/less or when it isn't a primary ingredient). I tested it on my wrist and a small patch on my cheek to check, and I had hives in both areas. I wouldn't want to give this a poor rating solely on the account of my Show more

#great value
#broke me out
#irritating
#no scent