"DRIP TUNE," a skincare brand run by Sugi Pharmacy Co., Ltd., will release DRIP TUNE Advanced Fermentation Serum at Sugi Pharmacy stores nationwide on October 21, 2026 (Wednesday). It is a serum that is the first product in the new premium line "Advanced," announced by the company on October 14 (Wednesday).
The volume is 30 mL and the price is ¥3,938 (tax included). It is an original Sugi Pharmacy product containing brown rice koji ferment (*1) and Granactive Retinoid (*2).
The first product in "Advanced," which brings in fermented ingredients
"Advanced" is a new line built on the fermentation beauty theory the brand has used all along. The company positions it as an aging care (*3) line that combines fermented ingredients with active ingredients.
This serum contains 2% Granactive Retinoid (*2). This refers to hydroxypinacolone retinoate, a skin conditioning ingredient, and dimethyl isosorbide, a solvent.
Contains a ferment developed by aging brown rice for 120 hours
Brown rice koji ferment (*1) is an ingredient developed by aging brown rice for 120 hours. According to the company, it is a proprietary ingredient containing a wide variety of peptides, and is designed to moisturize and condition the skin.
The formula uses high-pressure emulsification technology. The company explains that it is designed to spread evenly on the skin. The scent is a "fresh and gorgeous blooming luxe scent."
Advanced Fermentation Serum: price, release date and stores
- Product name: DRIP TUNE Advanced Fermentation Serum
- Volume: 30 mL
- Price: ¥3,938 (tax included)
- Release date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Retail stores: Sugi Pharmacy stores nationwide
- Note: An original Sugi Pharmacy product.
*1 Aspergillus culture (skin conditioning ingredient)
*2 Hydroxypinacolone retinoate (skin conditioning ingredient), dimethyl isosorbide (solvent)
*3 Age-appropriate care
*4 Theory on the fermentation of the ingredients
*5 Moisture in the stratum corneum
*6 Through moisturizing
*7 Makes pores less noticeable through moisturizing
*8 Down to the stratum corneum
"DRIP TUNE" is a skincare brand developed by Sugi Pharmacy based on its own fermentation beauty theory. Advanced Fermentation Serum will also be sold at Sugi Pharmacy stores nationwide.
Image: courtesy of Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd.
