Essential
Essential Premium Moisture Barrier Shampoo Glow & Moist Pump (White Peach & Musk), 450ml
Essential Premium Moisture Barrier Shampoo Glow & Moist Pump (White Peach & Musk), 450ml
@cosme rating: 4.6/7.0
The next morning, your hair will stay smooth and manageable throughout the day.
✓ 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
For wavy and frizzy hair.Gently wash with a soft, fluffy soufflé lather.Morning comes! Hair stays smooth and manageable throughout the day.Formulated with Kao's proprietary ingredients for a soft, fluffy lather like a soufflé.Contains amino acid-based cleansing ingredients
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Lauroyl Methylalanine, Cocamide Methyl MEA, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Laureth-11 Carboxylic Acid, Laureth-23, Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Lanolin Fatty Acids, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Royal Jelly Extract, Polyquaternium-52, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citric Acid, Succinic Acid, TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Lactic Acid, PEG-6 Sorbitan Oleate, PPG-2 Cocamide, PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Polyquaternium-10, Dipropylene Glycol, Stearoxypropyl Dimethylamine, Stearyl Alcohol, Laureth-16, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Caramel, Fragrance
How to use
the pump: Hold cap 1 in place with your hand and turn nozzle 2 in the direction of the arrow. (If the nozzle does not rise, tighten cap 1 firmly and turn it again.) First, pump the pump empty a few times.
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 bought a single-use supply and tried it out. The shampoo lathered very well, and I was able to use it about three times on my hair (about 3cm below the shoulders, thick and thick, and has had it thinned out). The cleansing power wasn't too strong, and I liked that it didn't make my hair feel rough while washing. However, I felt that my scalp became a little sticky after using it every day. I didn't notice any significant changes in the feel or manageability of my hair after washing, so I gave it a mediocre impression. The scent wasn't too strong, but it wasn't my favorite.
I've been using it at my parents' house since it was released, so I use it every time I stay over. It's surprisingly different from the old essential. The old one was rough and made my hair frizzy, so I couldn't use it. This revamped version lathers well, doesn't feel rough after rinsing, and while it doesn't make my hair super manageable, it does leave it fluffy. The finish isn't too heavy, which is great for thin hair (^^) I've also used the yellow one, and compared to the blue, I think the blue one does make it a little more manageable, but I didn't think there was a noticeable difference, so it might be best to decide based on the scent.
I tried the sample and liked it so much that I bought the full product. I have dry hair, but I love how it moisturizes it so well.
I only use the old-style scent and treatment. I bought it because it got high praise in Kazunosuke's video. The texture is thick and firm. It doesn't feel particularly moisturizing. Personally, I found it difficult to use because the texture is so firm that it becomes difficult to get the product out towards the end of the product.
Even if I pre-wash thoroughly, if I have hair styling products on my hair, it doesn't lather at all. On days when I don't use any products, it lathers well. My hair becomes dry and frizzy.