Kose Kokutousei Brown Sugar Premium Perfect Gel Cream

Kose Kokutousei Brown Sugar Premium Perfect Gel Cream
5.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
9.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Kose Kokutousei Brown Sugar Premium Perfect Gel Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Kose Kokutousei Brown Sugar Premium Perfect Gel Cream:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Kose Kokutousei Brown Sugar Premium Perfect Gel Cream has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.0 out of 10 and a very high humectancy of 9.3 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈5.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈3.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Water
7.5
Saccharomyces Lysate
5
Butylene Glycol
3
Glycerin
2.5
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
2
Alcohol Denat.
1.5
Hydrogenated Lecithin
1.3
Dipentaerythrityl Hexaacrylate
1
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
0.3
Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil
0.3
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil
0.3
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
0.3
Panthenol
0.3
EDTA
0.3
PEG-400
0.3
PVP
0.3
PEG-Crosspolymer
0.3
Carrageenan
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Cholesterol
0.3
Dimethicone
0.3
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
0.3
Hydroxylated Lanolin
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Est. %
Water
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Alcohol Denat.
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Hydrogenated Lecithin
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Dipentaerythrityl Hexaacrylate
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
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Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
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Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil
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Ratings

All humectants
9.3
5
3
1
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
2.1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 9.3 10
9.3
5
3
1
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 2.1 20
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
5
3
1
0.3
All humectants 9.3 10
9.3
All humectants
9.3
5
3
1
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 2.1 20
1.0
All occlusives
2.1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.6 3 No
All antioxidants
1.6
Hyaluronic Acid
1
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Saccharomyces Lysate
Est. %7.5
Function
Origin
Saccharomyces LysateDescription is coming soon
Butylene Glycol
Est. %5
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Cetyl EthylhexanoateA clear, pale yellow liquid, that functions as an emollient and a solvent, meaning that it is useful for dissolving oil-soluble ingredients.
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Alcohol Denat.

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.

Hydrogenated Lecithin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated LecithinA version of plain lecithin that has been saturated with hydrogen atoms. This ingredient can be derived from plants, like soy or sunflower, from egg yolks, or made synthetically. Its major function is to emulsify water and oils.
Dipentaerythrityl Hexaacrylate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Dipentaerythrityl HexaacrylateDescription is coming soon
Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Hyaluronic Acid

A potent, skin-identical humectant moisturizing ingredient that is able to bind water 1000 times its own weight. The anti-aging benefits of hyaluronic acid are due to its ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the skin.

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) ExtractAn abrasive rice extract rich in various emollient fatty acids, amino acids, and vitamin E.
Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zea Mays (Corn) Germ OilA fatty, emollient, and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from corn kernel germs. It mainly consists of fatty acids but is also rich in antioxidant vitamin E and carotenoids.
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from safflower seeds that is used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It contains unusually high amounts of linoleic acid (up to 70%), as well as antioxidant compounds such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and phenolics.
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Perilla Ocymoides Seed OilA fatty, occlusive (moisturizing), and emollient oil derived from the seeds of the Perilla, an aromatic plant from the mint family. It is one of the best natural sources of the unsaturated alpha-linolenic fatty acid.
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Oleifera Seed OilExtracted from the seeds of the flowering plant tea oil camellia (not to be confused with tea tree oil), this occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil consists of oleic and linoleic fatty acids, vitamin E, and phytosterols.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed OilDerived from the seeds of the cotton plant, this emollient and occlusive fatty oil is mainly comprised of linoleic and palmitic acids. It also contains large amounts of phospholipids - key components of all cell membranes.
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EDTAA synthetically produced ingredient that binds certain metal ions. It can help prevent product discoloration or poor performance in rinse-off products used in 'hard' water.
PEG-400
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-400Description is coming soon
PVP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PVPAn excellent film-former used in hairsprays, peel-off masks, and even some self-tanning products. These films are strong and hold onto the skin.
PEG-Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-CrosspolymerDescription is coming soon
Carrageenan
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarrageenanA gum-like thickener derived from a species of red algae called Irish moss. It helps to form a soft film on the skin, and aids in stabilizing product forms.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Cholesterol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CholesterolAn emollient and important barrier repairing lipid, effective when combined with fatty acids and ceramides. Around 25% of the skin’s lipid layer is made up of cholesterol and it is found in the membrane of every single cell in our body.
Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phytosteryl MacadamiateA richly emollient and occlusive moisturizing product of binding fatty acids from macadamia oil (mostly oleic and palmitoleic acid) with soybean oil phytosterols. It is also used as a formula helper.
Hydroxylated Lanolin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxylated LanolinDescription is coming soon
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)Also known as iron (III) oxide, this ingredient is a yellow-colored pigment that can either be derived from minerals or produced synthetically. It adds yellow tones to cosmetic products.