Meishoku
Bigansui Medicated Facial Wash
A calming cleanser by Meishoku — featuring Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract (berberine-rich antimicrobial and…).
31 of 31 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Actives combined with exfoliation
This formula pairs active ingredients with exfoliation. Introduce gradually and watch for sensitivity.
Barrier-support ingredients present
Phytosphingosine help reinforce the skin barrier.
Contains fragrance
Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitivity and irritation in reactive skin.
Category breakdown
Soothing · 7Humectant · 6Emollient · 4Other · 4Solvent / vehicle · 3Antioxidant · 1Active · 1Barrier support · 1Surfactant · 1Preservative · 1Exfoliant · 1Fragrance · 1
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Full ingredient breakdown
1
The stearyl ester of glycyrrhetinic acid (from licorice root), used in cosmetics as a skin-soothing and conditioning agent with anti-inflammatory properties.
2
An enzymatically isomerized mixture of glucose and fructose. Used in Anessa sunscreens as a humectant to keep the sunscreen film hydrated and maintain UV filter efficacy throughout the day.
3
A glucosylated trehalose produced enzymatically from hydrolyzed starch, used as a humectant, film-former, and emulsion stabilizer in moisturizing formulas.
4
A mixture of polyols (sorbitol, maltitol, and longer-chain sugar alcohols) obtained by hydrogenation of starch hydrolysate, used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.
5
A natural humectant that hydrates, soothes and conditions skin with mild antimicrobial activity.
7
A calming botanical (cica) prized for soothing stressed skin.
8
An aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract of rosemary leaves rich in rosmarinic acid and diterpene antioxidants, distinct from the essential oil form.
9
Extract from the bark of Phellodendron amurense (Amur cork tree). Rich in berberine, a bioactive alkaloid with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Used in Meishoku's Bigansui medicated facial wash for its acne-fighting properties.
10
Job's Tears (hatomugi) seed extract, a staple J-beauty botanical valued for calming, hydrating and mild brightening effects on dull or rough skin.
11
Extract from Cymbopogon schoenanthus (camel grass), related to lemongrass. Contains flavonoids and volatile compounds. Used in Meishoku's facial wash for its refreshing scent and antioxidant properties.
12
An extract of eucalyptus leaves used for its soothing, antioxidant, and mild antimicrobial properties; contains flavonoids and polyphenols from the leaf rather than the volatile essential oil.
13
A botanical root extract used to calm and soothe irritated skin.
14
Extract from peppermint leaves. Contains polyphenols, rosmarinic acid, and flavonoids. Different from peppermint essential oil — extract is more water-soluble and gentler. Provides mild cooling and antioxidant benefits.
15
Enzymatically broken-down collagen peptides that hydrate and condition the skin surface.
16
A precursor lipid that supports barrier function and has soothing properties.
17
A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
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An AHA most often used in small amounts to adjust pH.