Hada Labo
Hada Labo Shirojun Medicated Whitening Gel (Refreshing), 100g
Hada Labo Shirojun Medicated Whitening Gel (Refreshing), 100g
@cosme rating: 4.5/7.0
Moisturizing gel with a translucent finish
✓ 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
Hydrating gel enriched with white tranexamic acid, allantoin, vitamin C derivative, vitamin E, Job’s Tears extract, and hyaluronic acids. Mildly acidic, fragrance-free, colorant-free, mineral oil-free, alcohol-free, and paraben-free. *Quasi-drug
Ingredients
Tranexamic acid, allantoin
How to use
After toning your skin with lotion, etc., take an appropriate amount in the palm of your hand and gently spread it over your entire face. Whitening ingredient crystals may adhere to the cap. If this occurs, wipe them off with clean gauze before use.
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 read in reviews that it's sticky, but it's not. A small amount goes a long way, it's refreshing to use, and it has a decent moisturizing effect. I also like that it's fragrance-free.
I read in reviews that it's sticky, but it's not. A small amount goes a long way, it's refreshing to use, and it has a decent moisturizing effect. I also like that it's fragrance-free.
I have extremely oily skin on my nose, and I get acne all the time. I thought it might be because of inner dryness, so I tried using a heavy lotion for dry skin, but my acne just got worse, and even using a refreshing lotion that is said to be effective against acne didn't help... But when I tried using this after applying lotion, my acne really did subside the next day. It's glycerin-free, so I realized that the problem I had been experiencing was due to glycerin. When I apply it before applying my usual makeup, my pores are less noticeable and my makeup doesn't come off as easily. I recommend this to people with oily skin who suffer from acne. In the morning, instead of washing your face, use a wipe-off lotion to remove impurities → Light lotion (Matsukiyo lotion or IPSA) → Shirojun Medicated Whitening Gel → Your usual makeup
It's sticky and flaky. I didn't get any acne, but it didn't have any particular effect.
When I apply it, my skin feels moisturized, but as time passes, I start to notice dryness. If I moisturize my skin thoroughly, it's fine, but with this alone, my skin felt dry. I'm not sure about the whitening effect.