Kikumasamune
Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Moisturizing Facial Cleanser for Men, 150g (Unscented)
Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Moisturizing Facial Cleanser for Men, 150g (Unscented)
@cosme rating: 4.0/7.0
A gel-type foaming face wash containing sake. It can be used not only for washing your face but also for shaving.
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
A gel-type facial cleanser containing Junmai Ginjo sake (rice fermentation liquid) and sake lees extract as moisturizing ingredients. . The foaming gel removes sebum and dirt clogged in pores. . Can also be used as a shaving smoother by rubbing it directly onto your beard. . Contains glycyrrhizinic acid dipotassium and Phellodendron amurense bark extract (moisturizing ingredients). Prevents rough skin and conditions the skin after shaving. . Fragrance-free, colorant-free, and paraben-free.
Ingredients
Water, lauryl betaine, lauric acid, cocamide DEA, potassium hydroxide, myristic acid, BG, rice fermentation liquid, sake lees extract, hydrolyzed yeast extract, glycyrrhizinic acid 2K, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, persimmon tannin, royal jelly extract, sodium lactate, PG, EDTA-2Na, potassium chloride, citric acid
How to use
Lightly wet your face, take an appropriate amount of gel (about the size of a 10 yen coin) in your hand, lather well with water or lukewarm water, and then massage it into your face. When shaving, lightly wet your face, spread an appropriate amount on your skin, and blend it into your beard before shaving. *You can also lather it lightly if you like. *After shaving and washing your face, rinse thoroughly.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.
I'm a repeat buyer. It's finally available in stores at Kawachi Pharmacy. I'm so happy I can buy it so easily! --Previous review-- I've never seen this in stores in the Kanto region. Men's all-in-one products are available here and there, though. I ended up buying it online at Suzykirei. It's a lathered gel, and it has no fragrance. I thought it would be a safe cleanser without any alcoholic notes, but... it doesn't leave my skin feeling dry after washing. My husband, who used it before, also said so. It's less dry than typical foaming cleansers. I find most foaming cleansers dry my skin in the winter, so this seems promising for me. I'd definitely consider repurchasing it. However, due to its difficulty in obtaining it, I'm giving it a minus one star. It's a real shame. I wish it was at least available at Suzykireistore, Loft, or Tokyo Hands.
I bought this for my husband because it was about half price at Aena. He uses Biore's gel face wash in the morning, so I thought a gel would be better, but this lathers up quite a bit... It's a clear, soft gel, but it lathers up when you spread it on your face, so it takes a while to rinse off. I didn't experience any skin problems like tingling. There's probably no fragrance, but I was bothered by the unique smell of the ingredients. I wouldn't be a fan of this for myself, but my husband has no complaints about it, so it seems to be a good fit.
I bought this for my husband, but out of curiosity, I tried it myself. It's a clear gel that can be used as is or lightly lathered up for shaving, which I thought was convenient, and also because my husband likes alcohol. I also chose it because the women's line seemed popular. It creates a lot of light, glistening foam, so much so that it feels like you could make soap bubbles. As I was talking while washing my face, a bubble about 15cm in size came out of my nose, which made me laugh. I have the impression that men's facial cleansers are more thorough in their removal, but this one leaves me feeling clean and moisturized, and I could use it myself. My husband also said it cleans his pores and leaves him feeling refreshed.
My husband's skin was flaky after a bath, so I bought this as a moisturizing face wash. It seems to be gentler on his skin than the cheaper foaming face washes he had been using.