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TRANSINO トランシーノ 薬用メラノシグナルエッセンス 30g Ad#Cosmetics & Skincare★5/7JP¥4,950 TRANSINO トランシーノ 薬用メラノシグナルエッセンス 30g Japan price
The math
Japan price incl. taxJP¥4,950
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥4,500
In USD≈ US$29
⚠️ Needs JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day
 Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)
@cosme rating ★ 5/7
Pros: Thin-cream texture, lightly moisturizing and easy to use
Pros: Usable as normal even when skin is sensitive
Pros: Contains tranexamic acid; suits those concerned about dullness
Cons: Brightening needs long-term use; little visible change short term
Cons: Sometimes doesn't spread evenly over lotion
 Pros and cons summarized by us from public reviews

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TRANSINO Medicated Melano Signal Essence 30g

トランシーノ 薬用メラノシグナルエッセンス 30g

Price JP¥4,950 · tax-free JP¥4,500
Flights Allowed with conditions
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¥4,950 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21.

A quasi-drug brightening* essence with tranexamic acid (*brightening = suppresses melanin production to help prevent dark spots and freckles). Replaced the former "Whitening Essence EXII" from 2023.

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

Store price (incl. tax) JP¥4,950. At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥4,500 at the register (≈ US$29).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 ★ 5/7 (1546 reviews), not our own rating.

Pros: Thin-cream texture, lightly moisturizing and easy to use; Usable as normal even when skin is sensitive; Contains tranexamic acid; suits those concerned about dullness

Cons: Brightening needs long-term use; little visible change short term; Sometimes doesn't spread evenly over lotion; On the pricey side

Good for: People concerned about dullness and spots who can commit to long-term use | Not for: Those on a tight budget or wanting instant results

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: TRANSINO Medicated Melano Signal Essence 30g / トランシーノ 薬用メラノシグナルエッセンス 30g

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Store price
JP¥4,950
Tax-free price
JP¥4,500
In USD (reference)
≈ US$29

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

BrandTRANSINO / トランシーノ（第一三共ヘルスケア）
Modelトランシーノ 薬用メラノシグナルエッセンス 30g
Released2023
TypeSerum / essence
Skin type (per brand)TBD
Skin concern (brand focus)Brightening (helps prevent dark spots)
Volume30mL/g
Quasi-drug (薬用)Yes
Main sales channelDrugstore

Spec sources: Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare TRANSINO official site, @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 / 7 (1546 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

  • Thin-cream texture, lightly moisturizing and easy to use
  • Usable as normal even when skin is sensitive
  • Contains tranexamic acid; suits those concerned about dullness

Cons

  • Brightening needs long-term use; little visible change short term
  • Sometimes doesn't spread evenly over lotion
  • On the pricey side

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 TRANSINO トランシーノ 薬用メラノシグナルエッセンス 30g 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 TRANSINO トランシーノ 薬用メラノシグナルエッセンス 30g 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¥4,950 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥4,500. 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 TRANSINO トランシーノ 薬用メラノシグナルエッセンス 30g 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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