Kiku-Masamune
Sake Skin Care Emulsion
This lightweight emulsion feels silky without heaviness, with a delicate sake scent and texture that layers beautifully under serums or moisturizers.
30 of 30 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Barrier-support ingredients present
Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine help reinforce the skin barrier.
Contains fragrance
Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitivity and irritation in reactive skin.
Category breakdown
Other · 8Humectant · 5Barrier support · 5Emollient · 3Active · 3Preservative · 2Solvent / vehicle · 1Soothing · 1Surfactant · 1Fragrance · 1
Relationships
Works well together
Glycerin + Ceramide NPCeramide EOP + Ceramide NPCeramide EOP + CholesterolCeramide NP + CholesterolCeramide AP + Ceramide NPCeramide AP + CholesterolPEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate + Behenyl AlcoholSilver Oxide + Phenoxyethanol
Full ingredient breakdown
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A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
5
A filtrate from fermented Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast or sake yeast). Contains amino acids, B vitamins, peptides, and fermentation-produced bioactives. Used extensively in Japanese skincare (Elixir, Kiku-Masamune sake line) for skin conditioning and barrier support.
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A naturally occurring amino acid that functions as a humectant and contributes to the skin's natural moisturizing factor.
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A naturally occurring amino acid that acts as a humectant and supports the skin's own moisture-retention system.
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An essential branched-chain amino acid used as a humectant that helps maintain skin hydration as part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor.
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The simplest amino acid, used as a humectant that supports the skin's natural moisturizing factor.
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A long-chain ceramide important to barrier structure.
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A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the barrier.
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A barrier ceramide that works best alongside other ceramides.
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An extract from mammalian placenta (typically porcine). Contains growth factors, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals associated with skin regeneration and brightening. A popular active in Japanese luxury skincare including Kiku-Masamune's sake-based products.
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A gentle brightening agent that inhibits pigment formation.
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A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.
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A key barrier lipid that works synergistically with ceramides.
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A precursor lipid that supports barrier function and has soothing properties.