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DHC DHC薬用リップクリーム 1.5g Ad#Cosmetics & Skincare★5.1/7JP¥509 DHC DHC薬用リップクリーム 1.5g Japan price
The math
Japan price incl. taxJP¥509
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥463
In USD≈ US$3
⚠️ Needs JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day
 Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)
@cosme rating ★ 5.1/7
Pros: Long-lasting; lips still feel soft the morning after applying at night
Pros: The slim, slanted stick reaches the corners and works as a lipstick base
Pros: Many have repurchased for over a decade and find it rarely irritates
Cons: Some dislike the oily smell of the ingredients
Cons: Some find it oily or slightly tacky
 Pros and cons summarized by us from public reviews

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DHC Medicated Lip Cream 1.5g

DHC薬用リップクリーム 1.5g

Price JP¥509 · tax-free JP¥463
Flights OK on the plane
Source Kakaku.com · 10-24
Cosmetics & Skincare

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.

BestJapanBuyData updated 2026-10-24 · sources at the end

Lowest online price (incl. tax) JP¥509 (shipping not included). At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥463 at the register (≈ US$3).Below the threshold on its own: you need JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day to buy tax-free. How the new tax-free refund works ›

Customs rules differ by country and region. Will it work in your country? →

Flights: OK on the plane. No batteries, liquids or dangerous goods: OK in carry-on or checked baggage

@cosme rating ★ 5.1/7 (21320 reviews), not our own 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

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

Sold at drugstores, cosmetics shops and department store counters in Japan. Find the nearest store.

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Edited 2026-10-24 · prices for reference only · names: DHC Medicated Lip Cream 1.5g / DHC薬用リップクリーム 1.5g

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Lowest online price
JP¥509
Tax-free price
JP¥463
In USD (reference)
≈ US$3

Japan price: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-24 (shipping not included)
Below JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own: combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free
USD rate JP¥1 = US$0.006377 (2026-10-23) · Prices are for reference only; check in store.

How tax-free shopping works

Until Oct 31, 2026: show your passport at a tax-free shop and pay the tax-free price at the register (at least JP¥5,000 excl. tax per store per day).

Calculate the refund · New tax-free rules explained

Specs

BrandDHC
ModelDHC薬用リップクリーム 1.5g
TypeLip care
Skin type (per brand)TBD
Skin concern (brand focus)Moisturizing
Volume1.5mL/g
Quasi-drug (薬用)Yes
Main sales channelDrugstore

Spec sources: DHC official online store product page, @cosme product page, Kakaku.com specifications page

Taking it home: country by country

Customs rules differ by country; check your own customs authority before you travel. Pick your country to put it at the top.

Country / regionResultWhat to know
Mainland China Allowed Cosmetics and skincare: reasonable amounts for personal use can usually be brought in
Hong Kong Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Macao Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Taiwan Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Singapore Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
South Korea Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
United States Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Thailand Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Malaysia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Philippines Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Vietnam Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Indonesia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
India Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Australia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
New Zealand Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Canada Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
United Kingdom Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Germany Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
France Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Italy Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Spain Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.

Flights (all destinations): OK on the plane: No batteries, liquids or dangerous goods: OK in carry-on or checked baggage

This model: TBD. Results follow published standards; some buildings or hotels may differ.

Overseas vs Japan-only model

No counterpart model listed yet.

Reviews

Third-party rating: 5.1 / 7 (21320 reviews)
Rating source: @cosme, 2026-10-24
The rating comes from a third-party site and is not our own. Pros and cons are our summary of public reviews.

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

Where to buy

In Japan

Sold at drugstores, cosmetics shops and department store counters in Japan.

Find the nearest store

Japanese phrases to show staff · Checkout checklist · Calculate the price after refund

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. See the table "Taking it home: country by country" on this page for each country and region.

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.

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