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Cosmetics & Skincare化粧品・スキンケア

Affordable skincare, sunscreen and makeup from Japanese drugstores, plus high-end lines from department-store counters, are among the items visitors buy most. Cosmetics don't plug in, so taking them home comes down to three things: whether the liquids can go on the plane, how the tax refund works, and whether you exceed your home country's duty-free allowance.

23 models from JP¥902
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Before you buy a Cosmetics & Skincare

  • Prices of drugstore brands (Hada Labo, Curél, Anessa, etc.) vary from store to store, so compare a few; counter brands (SK-II, Decorté, Clé de Peau Beauté, etc.) basically sell at list price, and the difference is mainly in tax refunds and points. More ›
  • Lotions, creams and sunscreens all count as liquids: in carry-on, each container must be 100 ml or less and fit in a 1L clear bag; larger bottles go in checked baggage. Sprays have an extra limit of 0.5L per container and 2L total per person. More ›
  • From November 1, 2026, Japan's tax-free system switches to a refund system. Cosmetics no longer need sealed packaging, but anything used up in Japan can't be refunded, and you must spend at least 5,000 yen (excluding tax) at the same store on the same day. More ›
  • Check your home country's duty-free allowance for goods bought abroad and declare anything over it; buying many units of the same item may be seen as exceeding personal use. More ›
  • Packaging marked "医薬部外品" (quasi-drug) or "薬用" (medicated) means the product has a specific effect recognized under Japanese regulations (brightening*, acne prevention, etc.); it is not a medicine. Names and generations may differ between the Japanese version and versions sold elsewhere, so check before buying. *Brightening means suppressing melanin production to help prevent dark spots and freckles. More ›

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23 modelsJapan reference prices incl. tax, updated 2026-10-24

✅Clé de Peau Beauté Le Sérum II 50mL

クレ・ド・ポー ボーテ ル・セラムⅡ 50mL
Clé de Peau Beauté ★ 5.9/7 JP¥30,800

Tax-free JP¥28,000

Bringing these cosmetics and skincare home: by destination

See which products are allowed, restricted or not allowed in, destination by destination (numbers: allowed / checked).

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Taking it home

  • Lotions, emulsions, creams and sunscreens count as liquids: on international flights, carry-on containers must be ≤100ml each, ≤1L total, in one resealable clear bag per person. Bottles over 100ml must be checked even if not full
  • Sprays (including sunscreen and setting sprays): Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism limits them to ≤0.5L (0.5kg) per container and ≤2L (2kg) total per person, with caps on the nozzles; this also applies to checked baggage
  • For checked baggage, put bottles in sealed bags and tighten caps to prevent leaks from pressure changes; wrap fragile glass bottles in clothing
  • Cosmetics bought on or before October 31, 2026 are "consumables" and are sealed in a special tax-free bag that must not be opened before leaving Japan. From November 1, 2026, the refund system removes the special packaging, but all items on the same receipt must stay with you, and anything used up in Japan can't be refunded
  • Refunds (new rules) require at least 5,000 yen (excluding tax) at the same store on the same day. When departing, complete customs confirmation at the airport's tax-free kiosk first, then check your bags
  • Arriving home: check your country's duty-free allowance and declare goods over it; large quantities of the same item may be judged as exceeding personal use
  • Names and formula generations may differ between the Japanese version and versions sold in your country; check the Japanese name and volume on the package, and use within the shelf life after opening

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Updated 2026-10-24Prices are for reference only; check in store.Data sources & methods