# DHC DHC薬用リップクリーム 1.5g

- Name: DHC Medicated Lip Cream 1.5g / DHC薬用リップクリーム 1.5g / DHC 药用润唇膏 1.5g
- Brand: DHC
- Category: Cosmetics & Skincare
- Page: https://bestjapanbuy.com/en/p/dhc-medicated-lip-cream-1-5g/
- Updated: 2026-10-24

As of 2026-10-24, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥509 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21.

DHC's classic medicated lip balm (quasi-drug) with olive oil; the maker pitches it for moisturizing and preventing dry lips. Fragrance- and color-free. A solid stick, fine for carry-on; 770 yen at DHC's official online store.

- Good for: People with dry lips who want a classic Japanese lip balm
- Not for: Those bothered by the smell of oil-based ingredients, or wanting a tinted balm

## Price in Japan

- Japan reference price incl. tax (Lowest online price, shipping not included): JP¥509
- Tax-free / after refund: JP¥463
- Flights: OK on the plane

## Taking it home (by destination)

| Destination | Result | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mainland China | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Hong Kong | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Macao | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Taiwan | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Singapore | ✓ Allowed | — |
| South Korea | ✓ Allowed | — |
| United States | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Thailand | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Malaysia | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Philippines | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Vietnam | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Indonesia | ✓ Allowed | — |
| India | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Australia | ✓ Allowed | — |
| New Zealand | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Canada | ✓ Allowed | — |
| United Kingdom | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Germany | ✓ Allowed | — |
| France | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Italy | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Spain | ✓ Allowed | — |

## Specs

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | DHC |
| Model | DHC薬用リップクリーム 1.5g |
| Type | Lip care |
| Skin type (per brand) | TBD |
| Skin concern (brand focus) | Moisturizing |
| Volume | 1.5mL/g |
| Quasi-drug (薬用) | Yes |
| Main sales channel | Drugstore |

## Reviews

Third-party rating 5.1/7 (21320), source: @cosme (not our rating).

Pros:

- Long-lasting; lips still feel soft the morning after applying at night
- The slim, slanted stick reaches the corners and works as a lipstick base
- Many have repurchased for over a decade and find it rarely irritates

Cons:

- Some dislike the oily smell of the ingredients
- Some find it oily or slightly tacky
- The 1.5g stick runs out fast and is not cheap per gram

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I take DHC DHC薬用リップクリーム 1.5g home from Japan?

Of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21.

### How much is the DHC DHC薬用リップクリーム 1.5g in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-24, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥509 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥463. It costs less than JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own, so you need to combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-included price in store and get the tax refunded when you leave Japan (a fee may apply).

### Where can I buy the DHC DHC薬用リップクリーム 1.5g in Japan?

Sold at drugstores, cosmetics shops and department store counters in Japan. The price we list is from Kakaku.com (2026-10-24); prices in store may differ.


## Sources

- Specs: [DHC official online store product page](https://www.dhc.co.jp/goods/13.html)
- Specs: [@cosme product page](https://www.cosme.net/products/534/)
- Specs: [Kakaku.com specifications page](https://kakaku.com/item/K0000531543/spec/)
- Japan price: [Kakaku.com](https://kakaku.com/item/K0000531543/) (2026-10-24)
- Rating: [@cosme](https://www.cosme.net/products/534/review/) (2026-10-24)

> Data from BestJapanBuy (bestjapanbuy.com). Please credit and link to the page when using it. Prices are for reference only; check in store.
> Translated with AI; the Chinese version is authoritative.