SISI
SISI Smart Activator, 30g
SISI Smart Activator, 30g
@cosme rating: 4.5/7.0
Treat rough skin and enlarged pores with raw azelaic acid
✓ 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 daily-use emulsion contains a rich blend of fresh azelaic acid*. Azelaic acid* derived from sunflower seed oil addresses the concerns of rough skin** and enlarged pores***. Achieve the smooth, even skin you've always wanted*. Azelaic acid (skin conditioning ingredient) ** Prevents rough skin *** Moisturizes skin and reduces the appearance of pores caused by dryness.
Ingredients
Water, PG, ethoxydiglycol, ethylhexyl palmitate, azelaic acid, glyceryl stearate, polysorbate 60, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, symphytum officinalis (Comfrey) leaf extract, centella asiatica extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, madecassoside, asiaticoside, bisethoxydiglycol cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylate, BG, EDTA-4Na, tocopherol, pentylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, glyceryl caprylate
How to use
We recommend using it twice a day, morning and night. After washing your face in the morning and evening and toning your skin with lotion, take an appropriate amount in your hand and gently apply it to the areas of concern. We recommend starting with spot application at first, and gradually applying to areas of concern as you get used to it. After use, moisturize with lotion or cream, and if using in the morning, use UV protection afterwards.
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 think it's a mild azelaic acid, so it doesn't irritate my skin even if I use it every day. I only use it on the T-zone, but I feel like the roughness on my chin has decreased. I've recently started getting pimples before my period, so I'm glad this will help alleviate them.
I bought this product because it was recommended by one of my favorite beauty YouTubers. It contains azelaic acid, but it's in a lotion form, so it's moisturizing and less irritating. I'll continue using it and see if it helps with my oily skin problems.
I felt a slight tingling sensation when I first started using it, but it went away after a few days. I have sensitive skin, so I use it on days other than when my skin is sensitive, like before my period. I mainly use it on areas where I'm concerned about pores on my nose and cheeks, and on the rough areas under my mouth. I've been using it for just under a month, and I haven't noticed any particular changes yet, but I'm looking forward to continuing to use it.
I bought this to try to do something about the redness I get on my T-zone and cheeks, and the acne I get every time I have my period. I have sensitive skin, so I've been using it sparingly on specific areas for two weeks, but it's been working without any irritation. This was my first time using azelaic acid, so I can't compare it to other products, but I haven't had any major breakouts and my comedones seem to calm down when I apply it, so it's okay. I haven't noticed any changes to the redness yet, so I'll try using one bottle. If I like it, I plan to repurchase!
I was suffering from enlarged pores and rough skin, and the reviews on this product were good, so I bought it. I've only been using it for three days, but it feels like my skin has become smoother. I'll review it again after some time has passed since I started using it.