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Kikumasamune Sake Skin Care Emulsion 380ml is the sealing emulsion step in the Kikumasamune sake skincare routine for dry and combination skin — delivering a triple ceramide complex (EOP, NP, AP) and four amino acids in a lightweight oil-water emulsion that seals the hydration from the preceding sake toner and provides a comfortable, non-greasy moisture barrier throughout the day. At 380ml, it is one of the largest sake emulsions available in Japan.
How it works: The three ceramide types target different zones of the lipid bilayer in the stratum corneum: EOP addresses the outermost layer, NP and AP work deeper in the lipid structure. Together they create a comprehensive, multi-layered repair of the moisture barrier rather than reinforcing only one ceramide-dependent zone. Four amino acids complement by maintaining the NMF moisture content that keeps the repaired barrier hydrated from within.
Kikumasamune Emulsion vs sake toner — do you need both? The emulsion is the sealing step that prevents the moisture deposited by the toner from evaporating during the day. Without it, the toner's hydration effect is temporary. For dry skin, both toner and emulsion are needed. For oily skin in summer or humid conditions, the toner alone may be sufficient — the emulsion is the step most appropriate to skip in those conditions, not the toner.
Known in Japan as 菊正宗 日本酒の乳液 380ml.