Kiku-Masamune Japanese Sake Essence
Kikumasamune

Kiku-Masamune Japanese Sake Essence

菊正宗 日本酒の美容液
skincare essence
Alcohol free Has fragrance
Available now at 1 retailer
Best price at YesStyle, ships from Hong Kong
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Product Description

Sake infused beauty essence. 150ml.

What's in It

Rice Ferment Filtrate Ceramides Amino Acids

Full ingredient list (54)

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Rice Fermentation Liquid, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Glycine +46 more

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Aspartic Acid, Serine, Valine, Proline, Isoleucine, Threonine, Histidine, Alanine, Phenylalanine, Ceramide Eop, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, 3-O-ethylascorbic Acid, Placenta Extract, Arbutin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bakuchiol, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Squalane, Triethylhexanoin, Isostearic Acid, Di(phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl) Lauroyl Glutamate, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Pca-na, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/Alkyl Acrylate (c10-30) ) Crosspolymer, (hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate Na) Copolymer, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Phytic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Silver Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance

Ingredients from the YesStyle listing, July 2026. Formulas can change between batches; check your packaging for the definitive list.

FAQ

What's the difference between the essence and the lotion?
The Kikumasamune lotion (the famous pink bottle) is a watery hydrating toner you use after cleansing. The essence is thicker, more concentrated, and sits between toner and serum in texture. The lotion is for layering hydration, the essence is for targeted sake ferment benefits. Most people use the lotion, not the essence, which is why you see way more reviews for the pink bottle.
Does it smell like sake?
Yes, but it's not from alcohol. The scent comes from the rice ferment filtrate (sake) itself. Some people describe it as a mild, slightly sweet rice wine smell. The lotion version smells stronger than the essence. If you hate the scent, the cream version has a sweeter, almost artificial banana smell instead.
Is this a dupe for SK-II?
Not exactly. Both use fermented ingredients, but SK-II's Pitera (galactomyces) is an essence that acts as a booster, while Kikumasamune is primarily a hydrating toner with sake ferment. The lotion is way more about moisture than brightening or anti-aging. Think of it as a budget-friendly fermented product, not a direct SK-II replacement.

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