KAINE Cosmetics: Accessible, Vegan, and Made for Sensitive Skin

Korean skincare brands are a lot more accessible now here in the Philippines compared to when it first started gaining popularity. Aside from online sources, getting our hands on some can be as simple as dropping by Watsons. There's easily a Korean brand for every skincare concern and preference; if you want vegan and cruelty-free skincare, KAINE might just be the brand for you.

KAINE Cosmetics is a proudly 100% vegan brand, with all products certified by the French certification body EVE Vegan. This certification ensures that KAINE’s products are completely free from animal-derived ingredients and are cruelty-free. Beyond their commitment to veganism, KAINE also gives back by donating a portion of their profits to animal rights organizations dedicated to rescuing abandoned animals and supporting animal welfare.

Kaine is also committed to environmental causes. According to their website, over 90% of their product ingredients meet the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) highest standards for safety and environmental consciousness. Their packaging reflects this commitment as well, with their use of Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials. For instance, their sunscreen utilizes 30% recycled plastic, the serum boasts 90% recycled glass, and the toner is packaged in 100% recycled plastic.

If you have sensitive skin, the KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner (150ml for P1,190 at Watsons) and the KAINE Green Fit Pro Sun SPF 50+ PA++++ (55ml for P1,290 at Watsons) might be worth considering. Both products are enriched with Panthenol, also known as Vitamin B5, which is known for its soothing, hydrating properties, and its ability to strengthen the skin barrier. The sunscreen, described as a "mild hybrid sunscreen for sensitive skin," is formulated to be gentle enough for all skin types and includes ingredients that provide a refreshing, cooling effect.

KAINE offers a range of serums tailored to various skin concerns, whether you’re dealing with acne-prone skin, dryness, uneven tone, or looking to prevent wrinkles. For those with dry and aging skin, the KAINE Chaga Collagen Charging Serum (30ml for P1,290 at Watsons) is an excellent option. This serum is packed with 70% Chaga mushroom extract, 5% squalane, and 2% jojoba oil, a powerful combination that smooths and deeply moisturizes the skin. Thanks to its hydrating properties, it’s also recommended for use alongside retinoids to help counteract any dryness they may cause.

You can easily get KAINE products through online stores like Lazada, Shopee, as well as Watsons online and in stores. You can also check out where you can get them globally through the store locator on their website.

Kaine Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner 150ml Ingredients:

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment(60%), Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Glycereth-26, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol(1%), Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glyceryl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Dextrin, Allantoin, Glucose, Beta-Glucan, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate

Kaine Chaga Collagen Charging Serum 30ml Ingredients:

Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract (69%), Glycerin, Squalane (5%), Polyglycerin-3, Water, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (2%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Soluble Collagen (5ppm), Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glucose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dextrin, Sodium Phytate, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Caprylyl Glycol, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-11, sh-Polypeptide-9, Xanthan Gum

Kaine Green Fit Pro Sun SPF 50+ PA++++ 55ml Ingredients:

Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Isononyl Isononanoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Panthenol, Phenethyl Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Pentylene Glycol, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-15, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Tromethamine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Stearic Acid, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Ectoin, Behenyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA