DHC
DHC Medicated Lip Cream
DHC Medicated Lip Cream
Rated 5.1 out of 7.0 on @cosme, Japan's largest beauty review site
The lip balm that has sold in the hundreds of millions in Japan. Olive virgin oil and aloe, in a stick you apply without pressing.
✓ 100% authentic, bought in Japan
✓ Ships from Tokyo in 3 business days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
DHC Medicated Lip Cream is a Japanese lip balm in stick form, built on olive virgin oil with aloe extract. It softens dry, flaking lips and holds moisture without a heavy or waxy finish. Applied in a thin layer without pressure, it can be worn alone, under lipstick, or overnight as a recovery step.
Why it's different
Olive virgin oil as the base rather than petrolatum, which gives a lighter finish than most drugstore lip balms.
Applied without pressure by design. Pressing a balm into already damaged lips causes more irritation than the balm resolves.
Unscented and untinted, so it layers under lipstick without shifting the colour and works overnight without a taste.
Key ingredients
Olive virgin oil: base oil, softens and conditions
Aloe extract: soothing botanical
Vitamin E (tocopherol): antioxidant
How to use
1. Apply a thin layer along the lips.
2. Glide the stick without pressing. Pressure on cracked lips makes irritation worse.
3. Reapply through the day as needed, and before bed for overnight recovery.
4. Under lipstick, apply and let it settle for a minute before the colour goes on.
DHC Medicated Lip Cream
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.
Why does it say to apply without pressing?
Because damaged lips have a compromised surface, and rubbing a stick into them adds friction to skin that is already broken. Gliding it on lets the oils sit on the surface and do the work. It is a small instruction that makes a noticeable difference on badly chapped lips.
Can I wear it under lipstick?
Yes. It is unscented and untinted, so it will not alter the colour. Apply a thin layer and give it a minute to settle before the lipstick, otherwise the balm can cause the colour to slide or sit unevenly. For long-wear liquid lipsticks, use less.
Is it suitable for very chapped or cracked lips?
It is what most people in Japan use for exactly that. Apply it frequently through the day and again before bed. If lips are split, bleeding, or persistently sore for more than a couple of weeks, that is worth a doctor's opinion, since chronic cracking at the corners in particular can have causes a balm will not fix.
Does it contain fragrance?
No added fragrance, which is one reason it is widely used overnight and under lipstick. Some people notice a faint natural scent from the olive oil base, which is not an added fragrance.
We ship internationally from Japan!
International Delivery Rates
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 international shipping take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan. As of 22 July 2026:
- 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
These are estimates only. 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. We offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I have to 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.