Shiseido Waso Satocane Purifying Scrub Mask 80ml is a clay-and-scrub face mask from the brand's youth-skincare line, designed to visibly minimise the appearance of pores and blackheads in a single use. The mud-like texture combines mineral clays (kaolin and bentonite) with Japanese sugarcane (Satokibi) extract and gentle vegetal exfoliants for a non-drying, food-inspired home facial — the brand's clinical claim is up to 21% reduction in the appearance of pores and blackheads after one application.
About Shiseido Waso
Shiseido is Japan's oldest cosmetics house, founded in 1872 in Tokyo's Ginza district. The Waso line — Japanese for "harmony" — is the brand's youth-targeted, food-inspired skincare range, built around plant and food-derived actives such as carrot, honey, tofu and sugarcane. Satocane is the line's pore-care pillar, taking the antibacterial and balancing properties of Japanese sugarcane as its lead active.
Key ingredients
- Japanese Satokibi (Sugarcane) Extract — helps prevent sebum degradation, a major underlying cause of clogged pores.
- Mineral Clays (Kaolin and Bentonite) — absorb excess sebum and lift away surface impurities.
- Botanical Scrub Particles — gently buff dead skin cells from the surface for smoother texture.
- Betaine — naturally derived vegetable exfoliant that supports skin turnover.
- Japanese Shikuwasa Citrus Extract — supports the skin's barrier.
- Glycerin and Apple Fruit Water — humectants that prevent the formula drying the skin out.
- Essential oils of rosemary, lavender and sage — provide a soft botanical aroma.
Key benefits
- Up to 21% reduction in the appearance of pores and blackheads in a single use (brand-claimed)
- Visibly smooths and refines skin texture
- Lifts away surface oil, congestion and dead skin cells
- Non-drying, comfortable mud-like texture
- Vegan, cruelty-free and fragrance-free
- Suitable for use 1–2 times a week as part of a regular routine
Who it's for
Best suited to normal, combination and oily skin types looking for a regular pore-care treatment — particularly those dealing with visible blackheads, congestion or enlarged pores around the nose and chin. The non-drying base also makes it gentle enough for most balanced complexions; very dry or sensitive skin should patch test first.
How to use
- Cleanse the face thoroughly and pat dry.
- Dispense a 10p-coin-sized amount of mask onto the fingertips.
- Apply an even layer across the face, focusing on the T-zone and any areas with visible blackheads. Avoid the eye area.
- Leave on for 5–10 minutes — do not allow to fully dry.
- Wet the fingers and massage gently in circular motions to activate the soft scrub particles.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- Follow with serum and moisturiser. Use 1–2 times a week.
Specifications
- Size: 80ml
- Format: Clay scrub face mask
- Brand: Shiseido Waso
- Range: Satocane
- Suitable for: Normal, combination and oily skin
- Vegan, cruelty-free, fragrance-free
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