Shiseido Waso Satocane Purifying Scrub Mask 80ml

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

1. Cleanse the face thoroughly and pat dry.
2. Dispense a 10p-coin-sized amount of mask onto the fingertips.
3. Apply an even layer across the face, focusing on the T-zone and any areas with visible blackheads. Avoid the eye area.
4. Leave on for 5–10 minutes — do not allow to fully dry.
5. Wet the fingers and massage gently in circular motions to activate the soft scrub particles.
6. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
7. 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