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Skincare for sensitive, reactive skin

Sensitive skin does not need more products. It needs fewer, chosen for tolerance first, and repeated every day. Every IKI facial product is fragrance-free of synthetic perfume, sulfate-free and formulated by a physician for her own reactive skin. Five of six have been through independent 30-day studies on sensitive skin.

92%

of 48 people with sensitive skin said Kirei did not cause irritation in an independent 30-day study. See the study.

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The 3-step morning routine

Cleanse, protect, hydrate. That is the whole routine. Add sunscreen and you are done.

Step 1 · AM & PM
Kirei Calming Foam Cleanser

Kirei Calming Foam Cleanser

Sulfate-free foam at pH 5.5. Removes buildup without the tight, squeaky feeling that signals a stripped barrier.

$30 · 200 mlOut of stock
Step 2 · AM
Nihon Antioxidant Serum

Nihon Antioxidant Serum

Gentle vitamin C (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) with vitamin E and ferulic acid. Antioxidant protection without the sting of pure vitamin C.

$44.99 · 30 mlOut of stock
Step 3 · AM & PM
Iro Emulsion Gel Moisturizer

Iro Emulsion Gel Moisturizer

Weightless gel-emulsion with Centella, colloidal oat and niacinamide. 100% of study participants said it feels gentle.

$29 · 30 mlOut of stock
Get the routine

The Everyday Morning Routine bundles all three at 20% less than buying them separately ($103.99 value).

Shop the routine · $83.19

What "for sensitive skin" means at IKI

The label is used loosely across the industry. Here it means five specific things: no synthetic fragrance, no sulfates, no drying alcohol, no mineral oil or silicones, and a full ingredient list on every product page so you can check for your own triggers. Kirei and Iro contain a trace of lemon oil for a light natural scent; Izumi and Kido are completely fragrance-free; Gaman is scented only with lavender, manuka and orange essential oils. We say which is which because "sensitive" is not one thing.

Tested on sensitive skin, not just labelled for it

Kirei, Iro, Kido, Izumi and Gaman each went through an independent 30-day consumer study by The Good Face Project in 2025, on people with self-reported sensitive skin using the product daily at home. 232 participants in total; no adverse events reported. Kirei also passed a dermatologist-supervised 48-hour patch test on 27 people with no reaction. Every statement and every percentage is published on the study results page, including the ones that are not flattering.

How to start if your skin is reacting right now

Strip the routine back to cleanse, moisturize and sunscreen for four to six weeks, then add one active at a time. Our guide to repairing a damaged skin barrier walks through exactly what to stop and what to keep.

Frequently asked questions

Which IKI products are best for very sensitive skin?

Start with Kirei (cleanser) and Iro (moisturizer). Both are fragrance-free of synthetic perfume, sulfate-free, and had the highest tolerance scores in their studies: 92% and 100% of participants respectively said they felt gentle or non-irritating.

Are IKI products hypoallergenic?

Kirei, Nihon, Izumi and Gaman are labelled hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested. "Hypoallergenic" is not a regulated term, so we also publish the full ingredient list on every product page and the study results so you can judge for yourself.

Are IKI products fragrance-free?

None contain synthetic fragrance. Izumi and Kido have no scent ingredients at all; Kirei and Iro include a trace of lemon oil; Gaman is scented with lavender, manuka and orange essential oils. If you react to citrus or essential oils, choose accordingly.

Can I use the routine if I have rosacea?

Many people with rosacea-prone skin use gentle, fragrance-free routines like this one. Introduce one product at a time and check with your dermatologist, especially about Kido, which contains retinol.