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SEKKISEI 薬用雪肌精 ブライトニング エッセンス ローション 200mL #Cosmetics & Skincare★5.2/7JP¥4,180 SEKKISEI 薬用雪肌精 ブライトニング エッセンス ローション 200mL Japan price
The math
Japan price incl. taxJP¥4,180
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥3,800
In USD≈ US$24
⚠️ Needs JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day
 Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)
@cosme rating ★ 5.2/7
Pros: Watery and refreshing; feels great when chilled
Pros: Just right for oily and combination skin
Pros: Herbal scent and recognizable blue bottle
Cons: Not moisturizing enough for dry skin in fall and winter
Cons: Noticeable alcohol feel; sensitive skin should be careful
 Pros and cons summarized by us from public reviews

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SEKKISEI Medicated Brightening Essence Lotion 200mL

薬用雪肌精 ブライトニング エッセンス ローション 200mL

Price JP¥4,180 · tax-free JP¥3,800
Flights Allowed with conditions
Source Sekkisei official online shop · 10-23
Cosmetics & Skincare

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on Sekkisei official online shop is JP¥4,180 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21.

The current version of the blue-bottle Sekkisei after its March 2024 renewal (quasi-drug). Watery and refreshing, focused on brightening* and preventing rough skin (*brightening = suppresses melanin production to help prevent dark spots and freckles).

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

Store price (incl. tax) JP¥4,180. At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥3,800 at the register (≈ US$24).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: Allowed with conditions. Liquids/gels: on international flights, carry-on containers must be ≤100ml each, ≤1L total, in one resealable clear bag per person; check anything over 100ml

@cosme rating ★ 5.2/7 (5060 reviews), not our own rating.

Pros: Watery and refreshing; feels great when chilled; Just right for oily and combination skin; Herbal scent and recognizable blue bottle

Cons: Not moisturizing enough for dry skin in fall and winter; Noticeable alcohol feel; sensitive skin should be careful; Some dislike the herbal scent

Good for: Oily or combination skin wanting a refreshing lotion in summer | Not for: Dry skin in fall and winter, or people sensitive to alcohol

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: SEKKISEI Medicated Brightening Essence Lotion 200mL / 薬用雪肌精 ブライトニング エッセンス ローション 200mL

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Store price
JP¥4,180
Tax-free price
JP¥3,800
In USD (reference)
≈ US$24

Japan price: Sekkisei official online shop, 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

BrandSEKKISEI / 雪肌精（コーセー）
Model薬用雪肌精 ブライトニング エッセンス ローション 200mL
Released2024
TypeLotion (toner)
Skin type (per brand)TBD
Skin concern (brand focus)Brightening (helps prevent dark spots), Moisturizing
Volume200mL/g
Quasi-drug (薬用)Yes
Main sales channelDrugstore

Spec sources: Sekkisei official online shop, @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): Allowed with conditions: Liquids/gels: on international flights, carry-on containers must be ≤100ml each, ≤1L total, in one resealable clear bag per person; check anything over 100ml

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: 5.2 / 7 (5060 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

  • Watery and refreshing; feels great when chilled
  • Just right for oily and combination skin
  • Herbal scent and recognizable blue bottle

Cons

  • Not moisturizing enough for dry skin in fall and winter
  • Noticeable alcohol feel; sensitive skin should be careful
  • Some dislike the herbal scent

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 SEKKISEI 薬用雪肌精 ブライトニング エッセンス ローション 200mL 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 SEKKISEI 薬用雪肌精 ブライトニング エッセンス ローション 200mL in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on Sekkisei official online shop is JP¥4,180 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥3,800. 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 SEKKISEI 薬用雪肌精 ブライトニング エッセンス ローション 200mL in Japan?

Sold at drugstores, cosmetics shops and department store counters in Japan. The price we list is from Sekkisei official online shop (2026-10-23); prices in store may differ.

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