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est Brightening Effect Essence, 30g
est Brightening Effect Essence, 30g
@cosme rating: 4.7/7.0
A beauty serum that suppresses melanin production and prevents dark spots and freckles
✓ 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
Contains Chamomilla ET, a unique active ingredient that inhibits the proliferation and activity of the "melanin source*" that produces melanin, the cause of blemishes. It inhibits melanin production and prevents blemishes and freckles. Active ingredient: Chamomilla ET Contains moisturizing ingredients. Roman chamomile extract, bellflower root extract, asarum extract. Lightly scented and uncolored *Melanocyte
Ingredients
Chamomilla ET*, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate*, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Olive Oil, Platycodon Grandiflorum Root Extract, Thujopsis Dolabrata Extract, Birch Extract, Roman Chamomile Extract, PEG1540, Hexadecyloxy-PG Hydroxyethylhexadecanamide, Alcohol, N,N-Dimethylaminoethyl Diethyl Methacrylate Sulfate/N,N-Dimethylacrylamide/Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate Copolymer/PEG Blend, Seaweed Extract-1, Eucalyptus Extract, Yuzu Extract, Cinnamon Bark Extract, Betaine, POE Isocetyl Ether, Monosodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Sugar Squalane, Isopropanol, Absolute Ethanol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Paraben, Fragrance. * indicates * indicates other ingredients.
How to use
Every morning and night, after applying lotion, apply an appropriate amount (2 pumps) to the entire face and blend thoroughly. *When first using, press slowly and firmly down about 7 to 8 times until the liquid comes out.
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 was thinking of buying a refill for my est foaming facial cleanser, and then I saw that they had a limited edition whitening serum gift set, so I bought it. With the UV rays getting stronger, I was considering brightening products like POLA and Lancôme, but I decided on this one because it was cost-effective and smooth and comfortable to wear. The scent isn't bothersome, either. It will be useful for the upcoming season. I'm interested in other brands, but I'll try est first. I also reserved the lotion and the limited edition sunscreen and powder.
I previously purchased a gift set containing this product from Suzykirei shopping. It's a whitening serum that blends well with the skin. It's moisturizing and not sticky. I've been using it for about two weeks, and my skin feels brighter. It also seems to be effective in preventing dark spots. I spend a lot of time outside every day, and I feel like this is the reason I don't get any new dark spots during this season when UV rays are so strong.
I bought this along with the lotion as it was advertised as a serum that suppresses melanin production, which is effective as a measure against future UV rays. My skin analysis showed poor oxidation, so they said this was a better fit than the lotion. It's also cheaper than the lotion! (Lotion is expensive...) I usually use Haku's whitening serum. It's a very popular item, but the only difference is the active ingredients, and both companies seem to not increase the melanocytes that cause blemishes. I didn't notice any effect of suppressing melanin when using Haku, so I'll try this and then have my skin analyzed again next time. If it works, I'll buy it again.
I previously purchased a gift set containing this product from Suzykirei shopping. It's a whitening serum that blends well with the skin. It's moisturizing and not sticky. I've been using it for about two weeks, and my skin feels brighter. It also seems to be effective in preventing dark spots. I spend a lot of time outside every day, and I feel like this is the reason I don't get any new dark spots during this season when UV rays are so strong.
I was thinking of buying a refill for my est foaming facial cleanser, and then I saw that they had a limited edition whitening serum gift set, so I bought it. With the UV rays getting stronger, I was considering brightening products like POLA and Lancôme, but I decided on this one because it was cost-effective and smooth and comfortable to wear. The scent isn't bothersome, either. It will be useful for the upcoming season. I'm interested in other brands, but I'll try est first. I also reserved the lotion and the limited edition sunscreen and powder.