It is characterized by a mellow flavor with a lingering umami taste typical of junmai sake and the fresh aroma of Yoshinosugi cedar, as well as a crisp, refreshing throat sensation. Knowing that sake is a great ingredient to slow down the aging process makes me want to incorporate it into my skincare routine.

The brand’s unique skin and body care include bath products, sheet masks, face wash, cleansing balm, cream and lotion. I looked for similar products (but without the horse placenta extract, obviously) and was able to find an almost-dupe that looks as though it should perform just as well as the Kikumasamune one: Cezanne – Ceramide Skin Conditioner High Moist (ingredient analysis here). I've also used this on my face on occasion, straight after doing a double cleanse, and it instantly hydrated my skin, which looks clarified and gives that lit-from-within glow.After many many years of producing sake for consumption, they have released their very own range of cosmetics that are mainly produced using dry rice wine. I heard that it might smell like feet, and if you are sensitive to smell, this might be not for you. Note, these are affiliate links, and I will receive commission on any purchased you make through it.

I mentioned earlier that the product was the most hydrating toner I had ever used, but it also noticeably brightens the skin and fades any post-acne scars. A lotion containing sake (rice fermentation liquid, moisturising ingredient) that moisturises and conditions the skin. quite sad it didnt work on you cuz im currently using the original one (yes, it is a huge bottle and will last you for a while). While iHerb strives to ensure the accuracy of its product images and information, some manufacturing changes to packaging and/or ingredients may be pending update on our site.And that's when I came across Kikumasamune on a Reddit forum where the lotion (essentially a watery toner) and the emulsion (a light moisturiser) were highly rated.

If anyone is sensitive to fragrance you might not like this product but personally i can tolerate the smell. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . So, if you are dealing with dull skin and you need to brighten your complexion naturally, you can incorporate this product into your routine. I've also found that if I soak this on a cotton pad, and place on an area of particularly dry skin, such as my knees or elbows, my skin just laps it up.Like I mentioned earlier, this is a watery toner that comes in a massive 500ml pump bottle for easy application. Just like the lotion, it does have a quirky little whiff of sake, but after a few moments, it's gone. L'odeur est neutre mais au moment de la sortie du flacon pompe, une petite senteur caractéristique des produits fermentés se laisse percevoir mais certains odorats ne le détecteront même pas. Rice ferment filtrate (sake) contains kojic acid which is responsible for skin-lightening and is also a great source of antioxidants. It also contains placenta extract and arbutin as moisturising ingredients, and ceramide, a highly moisturising ingredient that decreases with age.