Carte
Carte HD Moisture Hand Cream, 100g
Carte HD Moisture Hand Cream, 100g
Rated 5.1 out of 7.0 by Japan's largest beauty community.
Hand cream containing the moisturizing active ingredient heparinoid
✓ 100% authentic. Direct from brand or official stores only
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Track your order via your national carrier (USPS / Royal Mail)
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What it is
This hand cream leaves your hands plump and soft. It not only moisturizes but also rebuilds the skin's moisture structure, preventing recurring dryness. (Quasi-drug)
Ingredients
Heparinoid*, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate*, Purified Water, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Concentrated Glycerin, Petrolatum, Glyceryl Tri-2-Ethylhexanoate, N-Lauroyl-L-Glutamate Di(Cholesteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl), Triethanolamine, L-Serine, L-Theanine, N-Acetyl-L-Hydroxyproline, dl-α-Tocopherol, Natural Vitamin E, Acrylic Acid/Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Isostearic Acid, Disodium EDTA Sodium, Glyceryl-N-(2-methacryloyloxyethyl)carbamate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Phytosterol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyoxyethylene Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methylpolysiloxane, Sorbitan Monoisostearate, Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monooleate (20E.O.), Lipophilic Glyceryl Monostearate, Liquid Paraffin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben*; Unbranded; Other Ingredients
How to use
Take an appropriate amount (about the size of two pearls) in your hand and gently blend it into your skin. For best results, apply more to areas that are particularly prone to dryness, such as your fingertips and the back of your hands, and blend it in thoroughly.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the products you sell authentic?
Authenticity is 100% guaranteed. We source directly from the brand, or from official stores within Japan.
All products are fresh off the shelves and never outdated.
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.
It's a light, non-sticky cream that blends in easily and is easy to use!
When my hands get too rough, some hand creams hurt when I apply them, but this one doesn't hurt, and I also like that it's fragrance-free. It's not too sticky, which is nice. I feel like my hands are a little less rough.
It's odorless and sticky, so it's easy to use. It contains heparinoids, so I recommend it for people who are prone to dry skin. I apply it every day to keep my skin from drying out.
I won a giveaway from Suzykirei. Thank you! To be honest, I thought all the Hirudoid-like products you could buy at the pharmacy were "Hirumid," advertised by Ren Nagase, and I had no idea about "Karte HD." "Karte HD" was jointly developed by Maruho, which also produces the pharmaceutical Hirudoid, and KOSE, while "Hirumid" is a completely separate company... They even went to court... Of course, there are probably still many people who share the same perception. Now, after using it for a while, I agree with the reviews that say it's sticky, but also agree with the reviews that say it's not sticky. It feels like you're wrapped in a thin veil of moisture. I don't find it too sticky, and I like the feeling of being moisturized! However, even after applying it to my hands for a while, it does leave a faint oily residue when I touch something. This doesn't happen if I wait more than 10 minutes, but some people might find it bothersome. It's good for moisturizing before bed, but some people may find the slight stickiness irritating in between housework or work... Since it contains heparin and has very rich moisturizing properties, I recommend using it intensively after housework or work, or before going to bed, rather than using it in between tasks. I don't care whether it has fragrance or not, but this one is fragrance-free, so it's great that I can use it easily on the train, etc. ◎ Since I started using it, the dryness of my hands has gradually decreased. It really isn't like the fake hand creams you get at your local general store... I'll make full use of it and do my best to protect my hands.
I bought a set of two for the price of one. It's very sticky, so it might not be suitable for people who want to apply it to the palms and fingertips of their hands. It keeps the skin moisturized, but it didn't have any effect on easing dryness or reducing wrinkles.