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the SAEM Cover Perfection Lip Pencil (04 Taro)
the SAEM Cover Perfection Lip Pencil (04 Taro)
@cosme rating: 5.0/7.0
Correct lip details to achieve the ideal lip shape
✓ 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
With its medium saturation color variations that match skin tones and creamy texture, even beginners can easily create the lips they like naturally. This product comes with a convenient sharpener.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Cocoglycerides, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearic Acid, Japan Wax, Urushi Peel Wax, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Shea Butter, Jojoba Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Iron Oxides, Red 201, Red 202, Yellow 4
How to use
After drawing the desired lip line, blend it with your finger.
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 chose a color that's close to my natural lip color, and it's great that it doesn't look out of place when I layer other lipsticks on top! When I first started using it, it stung a little where I applied it, but after a few days of use, that feeling went away. Those with sensitive skin should be careful. (I didn't feel any stinging when I applied it to my hand.) The color is cute and it lasts well, so it's become a must-have when doing lip makeup.
It felt a bit hard, but not difficult to apply, and I think it lasts quite well for a non-waterproof lip liner. However, I couldn't find anything that made me think, "This is the only lip liner I have." If I apply the lip pencil all over my lips, it's not super dry, but it does make lip wrinkles more noticeable, so I think it's best to use a lip primer that will smooth out the wrinkles and a lipstick that's highly moisturizing. The color I purchased this time, 02 Rosie, is quite whitish, which I found odd since I have fair-skinned lips. I got the impression that it's more suited to people in their teens and twenties with very fair skin.
It's a hard lip pencil. I bought it because it came with a pencil sharpener, which I thought was a good deal. The color is bright and seems to go well with any lipstick. However, I thought the color was completely different from the product description in the store (lol). If it really turned out that color, it would be a godsend. It's comfortable to use, so I'll give it four stars!
My go-to lip pencil is the discontinued Shiseido Inui. 01 Near. I bought it online at Suzykirei. While other brands have discontinued their lip pencils, I was impressed that they offered this one with this hardness, length, color, and price. I've never used a tester, but it was a hit. The packaging and dedicated pencil sharpener are cute. If I had to be greedy, I would have preferred it to fit in a pouch, but overall, it was a great purchase. Thank you.
My go-to lip pencil is the discontinued Shiseido Inui. 01 Near. I bought it online at Suzykirei. While other brands have discontinued their lip pencils, I was impressed that they offered this one with this hardness, length, color, and price. I've never used a tester, but it was a hit. The packaging and dedicated pencil sharpener are cute. If I had to be greedy, I would have preferred it to fit in a pouch, but overall, it was a great purchase. Thank you.