AXIS-Y Kojic Yuzu Cleansing Water 250ml
Kojic Acid at 509.49 ppm is named on the list, with Ascorbic Acid and Tranexamic Acid behind it and rice bran water second. A 250 ml cleansing water, lifted off on a pad. Korean-market formula.
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- Suited to
- Congested skinUneven textureDry skinCompromised barrier
- Helps with
- Shoppers looking for Kojic Acid in a cleansing waterRoutines that want Kojic Acid and Allantoin in one stepFilling the cleansing water step with a Korean-market formulaAnyone who wants the Kojic Acid cleansing water sold on Korean shelves
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How it works
The Kojic Yuzu Cleansing Water is a 250ml cleansing water, used on dry skin as the first evening cleanse, before any water. The active it is built around is Kojic Acid, named fifteenth on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Allantoin, Tranexamic Acid and Ascorbic Acid, so the active is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Kojic Acid stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the cleansing water format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the cleansing water AXIS-Y sells in Korea, Kojic Acid and all.
Key benefits
- Kojic Acid, the active this cleansing water is built around
- Allantoin and Tranexamic Acid on the same list, actives
- Ascorbic Acid on the same list, an antioxidant
- Ceramide NP on the same list, a barrier lipid
- Centella Asiatica Extract and Citrus Junos Fruit Extract further down the same list
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract and Houttuynia Cordata Extract further down the same list
Key actives
Kojic Acidactive
Kojic Acid comes from the fermentation of rice by Aspergillus, the mould used to make sake. It is used in formulas addressed to the look of uneven tone, and it darkens in air. The name on the box points at it, and it is named fifteenth on this cleansing water's own ingredient list.
Allantoinactive
Allantoin is a comfrey-derived compound used to condition skin and soften the outer layer so it feels smoother. It is one of the standard additions to a formula built for easily irritated skin. The panel names it thirteenth on this cleansing water's list, beside Kojic Acid.
Tranexamic Acidactive
Tranexamic Acid is a synthetic amino acid derivative used for the look of stubborn discolouration and post-blemish marks. It is water soluble, stable and comfortable next to niacinamide, which is how it is usually paired. It is named twenty-first on this cleansing water's list, alongside Kojic Acid.
Ascorbic Acidantioxidant
Ascorbic Acid is pure vitamin C, the most researched form and also the least stable: it needs a low pH and airtight packaging to stay active. It is an antioxidant used for the look of dullness and uneven tone. The panel names it twentieth on this cleansing water's list, beside Kojic Acid.
Ceramide NPbarrier lipid
Ceramide NP is the most used cosmetic ceramide, the same class of lipid that makes up roughly half the mortar between cells in the outer layer of skin. Added to a cream it slots into that structure, which is why ceramide formulas feel less leaky rather than merely greasy. It is named twenty-eighth on this cleansing water's list, alongside Kojic Acid.
Where does this cleansing water go in my routine?
On dry skin as the first evening cleanse, before any water. Nothing goes under it: this cleansing water is the step everything else in the routine lands on top of. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Kojic Acid and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market cleansing water or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Kojic Acid and all. We match this cleansing water to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
What else is on the list besides Kojic Acid?
Allantoin, Tranexamic Acid and Ascorbic Acid. The order they are printed in on this cleansing water's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Kojic Acid sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Extract and Citrus Junos Fruit Extract.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
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How to use
- Soak a cotton pad properly rather than dampening it, since a dry pad drags on the skin.
- Hold the pad against the eyes or lips for a few seconds before wiping, so the makeup lifts instead of smearing.
- Follow with a rinse or a gentle cleanser, since a wipe off step leaves a small amount behind.
- Do not rely on it alone after a full day of sunscreen, because that needs an oil cleanse first.
Worth knowing
- Patch test this cleansing water on a small area and wait a day before using it more widely, especially with Kojic Acid on the list.
- Introduce this cleansing water on its own for the first week, so anything your skin does is traceable to the Kojic Acid rather than to three changes at once.
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Korean-market original
The Original Korean Formula cleansing water from AXIS-Y, 250ml formulated with Kojic Acid and Allantoin, held in the United States and shipped domestically.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Allantoin can tone down the dryness of the individual cells. It increases the water content of the skin, which means it helps to hydrate and moisturize.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Topical tranexamic acid 5% cream is under investigation in the treatment of melasma and is showing promising results in the treatment of epidermal-type melasma.
Faisal R AliConsultant Dermatologist, DermNet NZ
1 more professional perspective
Using topical vitamin C can result in less cell damage and better-looking skin.
Melissa Piliang, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
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