KIEHL’S
Kiehl’s DS Clearly Bright Essence, 50ml
Kiehl’s DS Clearly Bright Essence, 50ml
@cosme rating: 5.3/7.0
A long-selling whitening serum that gives skin clarity, moisture, and a fresh, radiant glow.
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
Ingredients
How to use
After washing your face and applying lotion, take an appropriate amount (approximately one dropper) and gently apply it to your entire face.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.
I've been using this for years because it gives a translucent look! I'm repurchasing it now that I've run out.
I haven't seen any clearer skin yet, but I believe it's effective, so this is my second bottle. It has a light texture.
I used up the 4ml of the advent calendar. It moisturized my skin while also brightening it, so I could see why it's so popular. Considering the price, I'm not sure if I should buy it again. I often get a tingling sensation from vitamin C products, but this one didn't, so I quite liked it.
The texture is thick and sticks perfectly to the skin. The amount used is one dropper, but it seems like a smaller amount would be better. It was too sticky after one dropper, so I'm looking forward to seeing the results.
After being influenced by various influencers and buying a ton of Korean cosmetics, and enjoying them to the fullest (though I'm still being careful, lol), I ended up coming back to this. It's smooth and easy to use, and addresses multiple skin concerns with just one bottle: evening out skin tone, providing antioxidants, exfoliating, and preventing rough skin. It's so easy to combine it with peeling ingredients or retinol, and it makes my skin beautiful without any thought. It supposedly contains alcohol, but the smell isn't bothersome and I don't feel any irritation. Honestly, retinol doesn't have to be from Kiehl's, but I have a feeling the cream will eventually return to UFC.