Koh Gen Do
Koh Gen Do Oriental Plants W Essence, 30ml
Koh Gen Do Oriental Plants W Essence, 30ml
Rated out of 7.0 by Japan’s largest beauty community
For plump, soft, firm skin. A moisturizing serum.
✓ 100% AUTHENTIC, SHIPS FROM JAPAN
✓ DUTIES & TAXES INCLUDED FOR US ORDERS
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What it is
A fusion of beauty ingredients derived from plants grown in Japanese soil and technology. From the skin care series "Oriental Plants" that leads to bouncy, fresh, firm skin, as if polished with water. An introductory serum that turns on the moisture switch before applying lotion. A dense serum containing 40% white birch sap, used as the first step of moisturizing care to make skin soft and easy to absorb lotion. Koh Gen Do's unique capsules containing domestic, pesticide-free plant extracts release the encapsulated ingredients according to the skin condition and pH of the area. In addition, five types of ceramides are encapsulated and formulated. It protects and conditions the skin environment, leading to firm, supple, and elastic skin. Peony root extract, Ganoderma amboinense extract, Rosan rose flower extract, Chamomile flower extract, Orange. Bitter Orange. fruit extract <Moisturizing and skin conditioning ingredients> Softens skin so lotion easily absorbs Skin conditioning ingredients Peony root extract, Ganoderma amboinense extract, Rosan rose flower extract, Chamomile flower extract, Orange. Bitter Orange. fruit extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipalmitoylglycerophosphocholine, Dicetyl Dipeptide-9, Cholesterol, Palmitic acid, Distearyl PEG-18 Formoyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine <Moisturizing and skin conditioning ingredients>, Hydroxyethylcellulose <Thickener>, Phytic acid <Stabilizer>, Phenoxyethanol <Preservative> Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AG, Ceramide AP, Hydrogenated lecithin, Phytosterols <Skin conditioning ingredients> Free of fragrances, synthetic dyes, petroleum-based mineral oils, parabens and alcohol. Allergy tested and patch tested. *This does not guarantee that allergies or skin irritation will not occur in all people.
Ingredients
Birch sap, water, BG, pentylene glycol, glycerin, methyl gluceth-20, peony root extract, ganoderma amboinense extract, rosehip flower extract, chamomile flower extract, bitter orange fruit extract, bifidobacterium culture lysate, ceramide EOP, ceramide NG, ceramide NP, ceramide AG, ceramide AP, hydrogenated lecithin, phytosterols, α-glucan oligosaccharide, glyceryl glucoside, pineapple fruit extract Kiss, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Sorbitol, Sodium Phosphate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dipalmitoylglycerophosphocholine, Dicetyl Dipeptide-9, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Distearyl Formoyl Glutamate PEG-18, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Phytic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
How to use
Use on dry skin immediately after washing your face. Take an appropriate amount in your hand and apply it to your entire face, starting from the eye area where dryness is a concern. Gently press the product into your skin using pressure from your hands to deliver moisture to your skin. Apply the same to your neck and décolleté. * Be sure to close the cap tightly after use.
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.
This is a transparent gel-type beauty serum. It's quite thick, so it doesn't spread very well, but it has a high moisturizing effect. It plumps up dry, flaky skin and makes lotion penetrate faster than usual. Effects: Moisturizing, firming skin, improves lotion penetration.
I recommend this product as it leaves your skin feeling soft and supple after blending it in.
I haven't used boosters much, but I had the chance to buy some Koh Gen Do products, so I decided to buy them as well. I was trying out a variety of skincare products when I started using this, so I'm not sure how much of an effect it actually had, but after using this serum and then applying lotion, my skin felt incredibly plump. My skin doesn't usually stick to my hands, but this serum really does. It's amazing. I've been considering buying a booster again recently, so this one is on my list of repeat purchases.
If you apply it before your lotion, your lotion will be more moisturizing than usual. The ingredients are gentle, so you can use it with confidence.
It's moisturizing, has no peculiar taste, and is easy to use.