Large-Format Lotions Comparison Guide

Lotion (aka softener or toner) is quintessential to a basic skincare routine in Japan. I even dare say that it’s the backbone since skipping this step is never posed as an option for those wanting to keep routine quick and simple.

You use it to remove any lingering impurities post-cleansing and provide a base layer of hydration. Many also give skin additional benefits such as helping to target hyperpigmentation, soothe irritation, or smooth roughness.

Large-format lotions are especially popular amongst the budget-conscious since you get a half-litre size bottle for less than ¥1,000! You can use it generously all over the face and body without feeling you’re wasting precious product. Stick a trigger spray head (or decant into a spray bottle) in there and you have yourself a lovely refreshing mist.

I’ve compared the top 6 most popular large-format lotions on RatzillaCosme so you can see what the differences and similarities are, whether you’re looking to switch or try one for the first time.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Here are all the specs in a handy chart — it’s best viewed in landscape mode on bigger screen size (i.e. iPad or bigger). Click on the product page link for detailed information (including full ingredients list) on each product.

Swipe left/right to scroll the chart horizontally.

	CEZANNE Skin Conditioner High Moist	Hada-Labo Kiwamizu Hatomugi+ Penetrating Lotion	Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Skin Care Lotion High Moist	Naturie Skin Conditioner	Nihonsakari Skin Lotion	Tsuru no Tamatebako Medicated Daiginjo Moisture Whitening Lotion
Price	¥650 / 500ml	¥640 / 400ml	¥840 / 500ml	¥650 / 500ml	¥720 / 500ml	¥925 / 500ml
Targets	Dry, dehydrated skin	‣ Large Pores ‣ Dryness	Dryness	Dryness	‣ Dryness ‣ Roughness	‣ Discolourations ‣ Dull skin ‣ Dryness
Focusing On	‣ Hydration ‣ Maintaining skin barrier	‣ Lightweight hydration ‣ Pore Care ‣ Soothing	‣ Hydration ‣ Improving skin clarity	‣ Lightweight hydration ‣ Soothing	‣ Softening ‣ Hydration ‣ Pore Care	‣ Dark spot prevention ‣ Brightening ‣ Hydration
Key Ingredients	‣ Ceramides ‣ Amino Acids ‣ Hyaluronic Acids (3 sizes) ‣Job's Tears Extract	‣ Job's Tears Extract ‣ Vitamin C	‣ Sake ‣ Amino Acids ‣ Arbutin ‣ Ceramides ‣ Placental Protein	‣ Job's Tears Extract ‣ Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate	‣ Sake ‣ Sake Kasu ‣ Chamomile ‣ Hyaluronic Acid ‣ Honey ‣ Artichoke Leaf Extract	‣ Sake ‣ Hyaluronic Acids ‣ Job's Tears Extract ‣ Tranexamic Acid ‣ Vitamin C
Targeted Skin Type	‣ Combination ‣ Dry ‣ Sensitive	All skin types	‣ Combination ‣ Dry ‣ Sensitive	All skin types	All skin types	All skin types
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