8 the Thalasso
Stellaseed Dot Buster Cleansing Gel, 150g (Citrus Aroma)
Stellaseed Dot Buster Cleansing Gel, 150g (Citrus Aroma)
@cosme rating: 4.9/7.0
Cleanse your pores and remove makeup with this cleansing gel containing enzymes that break down dirt.
✓ 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 cleansing gel contains enzymes*3 that break down impurities*2 and refine pores*1 to remove makeup. Its enzymes*3, AHA*4, and baking soda*5 blend gently removes even the most stubborn makeup, even from pores*1. It softens dead skin cells and removes blackheads*6 and keratin plugs. It also contains five types of vitamin C derivatives*8, including a penetrating vitamin C derivative*7. It tightens the skin, leaving it smooth and refined. It has a citrus aroma. *1 Skin with open pores due to dryness *2 Due to cleansing *3 Papain (cleansing) *4 Malic acid (cleansing) *5 Sodium bicarbonate (cleansing) *6 Dead skin cells *7 Trisodium ascorbyl palmitate phosphate (moisturizing) (up to the stratum corneum) *8 Trisodium ascorbyl palmitate phosphate, ascorbyl tetrahexyldecanoate, ascorbyl glucoside, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid (all moisturizing)
Ingredients
How to use
Take an appropriate amount (about the size of a grape) onto the palm of your hand and blend well with your makeup. Then rinse thoroughly with water or lukewarm water.
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 usually wear natural makeup, but this product removes glitter eyeshadow beautifully. It does leave a little blackheads on my nose, but considering it's in the 1,000 yen range, it's still pretty good. The gel is a clear yellow. It feels a little thick for a gel when you apply it to your hands, but it becomes lighter once you put it on your skin and it blends with your makeup. Rinsing around the eyes until the stickiness is gone prevents stinging. At least, it requires fewer rinses than a certain major manufacturer's gel. So, it seems great, but the feeling after washing is a bit... I feel dry even in the summer, and most of all, I don't like the feeling like I've touched citrus peel. My face is fine, but my hands feel sticky for a while. I wish they could improve that.
I was attracted to Dot Buster's pore-eliminating claims and bought it at a drugstore. Yeah, it's normal. There's been no change in my pores... I've always liked gel cleansers, and it removes makeup well too. However, although it doesn't leave my skin feeling dry, it does have a slightly drying effect, so I probably won't be buying it again... I thought I'd heard of Stella Seed somewhere...and it turns out it's an item from the company that makes Eight the Thalasso (a hair care product).
I've used oil, milk, and water cleansers before, but I'd never tried a gel, so I gave it a try! Originally, I only wore makeup when I went out, and recently, I've been using an oil cleanser on days when I used a close-fitting primer or foundation, and milk or this gel when I used sunscreen. I thought it might be difficult to remove because it's a gel, but it doesn't feel like sunscreen or anything else is left behind, so I think it's removing it well! However, when I wash it off, it's so slimy that I don't know how long to rinse it off; I always give up and wash my face, so it's a little unpleasant, but it washes off with face wash, so I guess it's not a problem...? For now, I won't be repurchasing the gel by itself after I've finished using it;; but I'm happy that I was able to purchase it as a great value set that also includes a serum and enzyme cleansing powder!
I don't think of cleansing gels as being able to remove makeup properly, but this cleansing gel does a good job and cleans out dirt in my pores! I was glad that my skin didn't feel tight after washing. Since I switched to this cleansing gel, I feel like my skin texture has gotten finer! It's been a while since I've found a cleansing gel that I really like, so I'd like to use it again and again.
I was curious about this, so I bought it on Suzykirei. I usually use gel cleansers, but this one felt a little hard, but once I blended it in, it wasn't a problem. I remove my point makeup separately, so I'm not sure, but it removed foundation without any problems. I usually prefer unscented products, but I like citrus scents, so I didn't mind it.