GUERLAIN
GUERLAIN Aqua Allegoria Hand Cream Mandarin Basilic, 50ml
GUERLAIN Aqua Allegoria Hand Cream Mandarin Basilic, 50ml
@cosme rating: 5.6/7.0
Aqua Allegoria Fragrance Hand Cream
✓ 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
Aqua Allegoria has released a new fragranced hand cream containing beeswax butter. Made with over 97% natural ingredients, it has a fresh, non-sticky texture that leaves your hands feeling moisturized. It comes in a colorful, honeycomb-shaped package.
Ingredients
How to 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 learned about the special event through GUERLAIN's live broadcast and bought the gift set. (Available at Shinjuku Isetan until May 27, 2025) If you select the Mandarin Basilic hand cream, you'll also get a set of Kiss Kiss Be Glow Oil 319 (Peach Glow). It's a little pricey for a hand cream, but the honeycomb design and bee engraving are cute, it's smooth and comfortable to use, and it smells just as good as Aqua Allegoria's toiletry. ★The only thing I didn't like is that the container's design makes it a little difficult to get the product out. (I agree with a Rosa Rossa customer who said, "Why don't they make it a tube?") It also comes with an original tote bag that can easily fit A4 size documents, so I'm very satisfied with this great value gift set! (Gift price: 12,870 yen)
When I heard that Aqua Allegoria hand cream was coming out, I jumped at the official pre-sale offer. I wrote about it in detail in my previous Rosa Rossa post, so I'll just summarize. Basically, it's hard to get the liquid out. If you don't shake it upside down before use, it can get a lot of liquid out, or it doesn't work at all. I understand the honeycomb shape as part of the brand concept, but I'm a little worried about whether I'll be able to use it all the way through. The texture is simply amazing! It's smooth and silky from the moment you apply it. And yet it feels moisturized from the inside out, and it's worth the price! The scent is Aqua Allegoria's Mandarin Basil. It has a sweet mandarin scent with a hint of basil. This scent is perfect for the upcoming summer months. I felt it was a little stronger than my usual toiletry product when I first applied it, but it faded after a while. It's true to the Mandarin Basil scent, but perhaps because it was so strong, it also reminded me a little of air freshener for just a moment... That was only for a brief moment when I first saw it. It smells great. The texture is amazing. I'm a little concerned about the price and the packaging, so I'll give it 6 stars, but I plan to buy one of the three types again.
It's not as strong as perfume and is easy to use. The cream is not sticky and blends in easily, which I like.
I was searching for a good hand cream when I found this one! It comes in four scents and each comes in a different color package. I love pink, so I decided to buy the pink one, but I really liked the mandarin scent so I bought it. The fresh citrus scent is so refreshing that I find myself sniffing my hands over and over after applying it. Even when something unpleasant happens, this scent calms me down. lol Not only does it smell great, but it's also very moisturizing, so I love it!
The newly released Guerlain hand cream is incredibly rich and makes you feel great. As you'd expect from Guerlain, there are three scents to choose from, and each one is a hit. They're all so good I want to use one depending on my mood that day. Incidentally, all the scents were sold out in stores, so I waited a week for them to arrive. The beeswax content makes it moisturizing, but once absorbed, it doesn't feel sticky. The scent isn't as strong as perfume, but it lingers for a while, so maybe not a good idea before a meal? I use it to refresh myself after lunch. The only drawback is the case. The lid pops off easily, so it might be a bit intimidating to carry around. Also, as I've read in other reviews, it's a bit difficult to dispense. If you carefully squeeze to avoid too much, it won't come out, but if you press too hard, you'll get more than you want. Even if you can't wear perfume regularly, this is a great way to treat yourself with a pleasant scent and moisturize your hands, so I recommend it as a treat.