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KATE ケイト リップモンスター 3g Ad#Cosmetics & Skincare★5.4/7JP¥1,540 KATE ケイト リップモンスター 3g Japan price
The math
Japan price incl. taxJP¥1,540
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥1,400
In USD≈ US$9
⚠️ Needs JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day
 Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)
@cosme rating ★ 5.4/7
Pros: Long-lasting color; holds up well through drinks and meals
Pros: Highly pigmented with lots of shades
Pros: Relatively non-drying
Cons: A few people get peeling lips after use
Cons: Some limited shades are very shimmery and not for everyone
 Pros and cons summarized by us from public reviews

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KATE Lip Monster 3g

ケイト リップモンスター 3g

Price JP¥1,540 · tax-free JP¥1,400
Flights OK on the plane
Source @cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors) · 10-23
Cosmetics & Skincare

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on @cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors) is JP¥1,540 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21.

A long-wearing lipstick with nearly 30,000 reviews on @cosme. Many shades, and limited editions often sell out. Solid lipstick isn't subject to liquid limits on flights.

BestJapanBuyData updated 2026-10-23 · sources at the end

Store price (incl. tax) JP¥1,540. At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥1,400 at the register (≈ US$9).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 ★ 5.4/7 (29572 reviews), not our own rating.

Pros: Long-lasting color; holds up well through drinks and meals; Highly pigmented with lots of shades; Relatively non-drying

Cons: A few people get peeling lips after use; Some limited shades are very shimmery and not for everyone

Good for: People wanting a lipstick that resists fading and transfer | Not for: People prone to peeling lips, or who dislike shimmer

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

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Edited 2026-10-23 · prices for reference only · names: KATE Lip Monster 3g / ケイト リップモンスター 3g

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Store price
JP¥1,540
Tax-free price
JP¥1,400
In USD (reference)
≈ US$9

Japan price: @cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors), 2026-10-23
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

BrandKATE / ケイト（カネボウ化粧品）
Modelケイト リップモンスター 3g
Released2021
TypeMakeup
Skin type (per brand)TBD
Skin concern (brand focus)TBD
Volume3mL/g
Quasi-drug (薬用)No
Main sales channelDrugstore

Spec sources: Kao KATE product page, @cosme product 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: 5.4 / 7 (29572 reviews)
Rating source: @cosme, 2026-10-23
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 color; holds up well through drinks and meals
  • Highly pigmented with lots of shades
  • Relatively non-drying

Cons

  • A few people get peeling lips after use
  • Some limited shades are very shimmery and not for everyone

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 KATE ケイト リップモンスター 3g 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 KATE ケイト リップモンスター 3g in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on @cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors) is JP¥1,540 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥1,400. 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 KATE ケイト リップモンスター 3g in Japan?

Sold at drugstores, cosmetics shops and department store counters in Japan. The price we list is from @cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors) (2026-10-23); prices in store may differ.

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Sources

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