MARK AID
MARK AID Hydrated Spicule Cream, 15g
MARK AID Hydrated Spicule Cream, 15g
@cosme rating: 4.8/7.0
Intensive care for age spots and freckles! Hydroquinone 5% x white needle spicules
✓ 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
This product delivers concentrated penetration to your skin while you sleep with natural white needle spicules! Contains 5% pure hydroquinone! Targets troublesome blemishes and freckles! It also contains pure vitamin C, retinol, niacinamide, CICA, and seven other natural plant ingredients. This simple, targeted treatment before bed will instantly lead to clear, beautiful skin. It's free of additives, including parabens, alcohol, mineral oil, colorants, fragrances, and silicones.
Ingredients
Water, squalane, hydroquinone, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, pentylene glycol, glyceryl stearate, retinol palmitate, retinol, niacinamide, ascorbic acid, hydrolyzed sponge, centella asiatica extract, madecassoside, asiaticoside, knotweed root extract, scutellaria root extract, chamomile flower extract, licorice root extract, symphytum officinalis (licorice) leaf extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, rosemary leaf extract, allantoin, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, quaternium-33, sodium lactate, laureth-12, sorbitan isostearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, lactic acid, butylene glycol, lecithin, calcium silicate, sodium silicate, tocopherol, polysorbate 60, sodium metabisulfite, etidronic acid, phenoxyethanol, BHT
How to use
At the end of your skincare routine, apply a small amount to a cotton swab or your fingertips and apply to the areas of concern. *We recommend using it before bed and rinsing it off in the morning.
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 tried out the hydroquinone cream from MARK AID at their Instagram giveaway event! It's packed with ingredients that effectively address skin concerns: pure hydroquinone, natural white spicules, pure vitamin C, niacinamide, retinol, CICA, and seven other natural botanical ingredients. The natural white spicules, or "joie spicules," are designed to be 0.2mm thick for minimal pain. The natural beauty spicules and cations allow the beauty ingredients to penetrate smoothly into the stratum corneum. I sometimes felt a tingling sensation when applying it, but I wonder if it was these white spicules?! It wasn't painful, just a slight tingle! It's more like a tingling sensation! This cream contains 5% pure hydroquinone. Apparently, too much hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and even have the opposite effect! It's formulated with a concentration of 5%, neither too much nor too little. As you all know, hydroquinone is best used at night. Apply a cotton swab or fingertip to clean skin and apply to problem areas! Do not apply hydroquinone in the morning, as it may cause sunburn if exposed to UV rays. Be sure to apply sunscreen the day after using hydroquinone! It can be used not only on the face, but also on acne scars, insect bites, and dark spots on the knees, elbows, and heels. If you're concerned about dark spots or want to get rid of them, please give it a try! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity! #HydroquinoneCream #Hydroquinone #WholeBodyCream #CICA #WhiteningCream #Skincare
I read reviews saying it's effective for dark spots, and the price was reasonable, so I was happy to purchase it. However, after thinking about it more carefully, it seems to be better in the winter than in the summer, so I'd like to try it more regularly from now on! It didn't cause any skin irritation, so I highly recommend it.
I'm still in the wait-and-see stage, but my skin is responding, so I'd like to continue using it. Some areas seem to have lightened slightly. Other areas have darkened (a reaction). Some areas have peeled. I don't experience any tingling sensations at all.
I did a test patch and there were no problems, so I applied it to the area that bothered me, but it turned red on the second day. It was disappointing because there was no irritation or anything like that, but it seems like it just didn't suit me.
The smell isn't very pleasant, but I think it's effective in treating acne scars. I apply it at night, once every two days. It stings a little, so I wonder if it's okay, but it doesn't cause any irritation, and the scars seem to be a little lighter the day after I apply it.