KANEBO
KANEBO The First Serum a, 60ml
KANEBO The First Serum a, 60ml
@cosme rating: 5.3/7.0
Quickly replenishes moisture, leaving skin soft, firm and radiant
✓ 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
A moisturizing serum that fills the skin's stratum corneum with moisture, leading to lustrous, firm skin. It prepares the skin to be soft so that the next cosmetics you use can be easily absorbed. A fruity floral scent that combines lily of the valley and rose with the tea flower scent "Teatopia" as an accent.
Ingredients
Water, DPG, glycerin, sorbitol, ethanol, carrageenan, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-11 methyl ether dimethicone, BG, potassium phosphate, EDTA-2Na, disodium phosphate, fragrance, watercress extract, ethyl glucoside, loquat leaf extract, phenoxyethanol
How to use
After washing your face, before applying lotion, take a small amount in your palm and apply it to your entire face. For best results, massage in.
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.
My skin feels firmer.
I usually use Genifique, but I was given a sample, so I tried this. After using it twice, it's neither better nor worse than Genifique. It's moist when you put it on, and it's moisturized the next day, and it gives a decent amount of firmness. On the other hand, if it was the same as Genifique, I think it should be rated the same, but I wonder why it's not. I often use KANEBO, and it's cheaper than Genifique, so when I run out I'll switch to this and use the whole line.
I used a sample. It seems to be an introductory serum that you use at the very beginning of your skincare routine to help your skin toner penetrate better, but it has great moisturizing power and I could feel that the skin toner I use afterwards penetrates well. I haven't used an introductory serum before, but I think there's a big difference between using it and not using it. However, it's expensive, so I'm not sure if I should buy the full product.
It was easy to use and blended well with the skin
I was using an oil-based primer, but as summer is approaching, I decided to switch to a different one. The feel is as expected, and it's okay. I like that the scent isn't too strong.