HABA
HABA Medicated Whitening Squalane, 15ml
HABA Medicated Whitening Squalane, 15ml
@cosme rating: 5.2/7.0
While retaining the properties of squalane, it also contains a vitamin C derivative*.
✓ 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
While retaining the characteristics of squalane, it also contains the whitening* active ingredient: vitamin C derivative. It penetrates into every corner of the stratum corneum to provide whitening* effects and keep your skin plump and translucent. After applying lotion, just one drop is all it takes to finish your skincare routine and complete your whitening routine. *Tetra 2-hexyldecanoate ascorbyl EX. *Suppresses melanin production and prevents age spots and freckles
Ingredients
Tetra-2-hexyldecanoic acid ascorbyl EX, squalane, natural vitamin E
How to use
After washing your face and moisturizing it with lotion, take just one drop in the palm of your hand before the lotion dries and apply it evenly to your entire face, enveloping it.
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 use it as a booster. I apply one drop after washing my face and applying mist lotion. After that, I follow up with my usual skincare routine, but the other day I forgot to apply this, and the next morning, my face didn't feel as smooth when I washed it. I've tried using it as a replacement for lotion or cream, and although it did moisturize my skin, I wasn't particularly impressed, so this method seems to suit me. As for the whitening effect, I've been using it for over a year now, and my dark spots have been gradually fading. I also use a stick-type whitening serum, so that may be having an effect, though. I haven't seen any new dark spots appear, so I think it's effective.
I think it's a good product.
It feels great for sensitive skin
I use this oil as a booster and love how it absorbs the moisture from the sheet mask I use afterwards. I'm not sure about the whitening effect yet, but I can feel my skin getting moisturized, so I'll continue to use it.
I've used both the original and this one, and honestly, there's no difference in the feel. I bought this one again, thinking it would be a better deal since it contains oil-based vitamin C, but I realized the purity of the squalane isn't the same. The original is "high-quality," meaning it's 99.99% pure squalane, which is produced multiple times. This one is different. I contacted the brand for more details, and had to wait a week for confirmation, but the only answer they gave was, "We carefully select it." It can't be helped. I guess it's a trade secret. If you're particular about purity, I recommend the original, but if you don't care about purity and want to kill two birds with one stone, this one is a good choice. I think I'll go with the original next time. ---By the way, there used to be a leakage issue, but it seems to have been fixed, and it no longer exists, which is a good thing.