Episteme
Episteme Stem Science Emulsion C, 45g (Stem Grand Rose Scent)
Episteme Stem Science Emulsion C, 45g (Stem Grand Rose Scent)
@cosme rating: 5.0/7.0
A rich, moisturizing emulsion that blends seamlessly into your skin.
✓ 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 emulsion from the Stem Science line uses Rohto Pharmaceutical's science to address aging concerns*1 that worsen with age. It contains a complex moisturizing ingredient, including the "Stem Genesis Complex*2," that targets the source of firmness*3. It has a smooth, rich texture. It fills every corner of the stratum corneum with moisture, leading to supple, firm skin. *1: Lack of firmness *2: Complex moisturizing ingredient consisting of bilberry leaf extract, royal jelly extract, and dextran sulfate sodium *3: To the stratum corneum
Ingredients
Water, BG, Squalane, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Octyldodecyl/Phytosteryl/Behenyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Inositol, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Loquat Leaf Extract, Collagen, Copper Tripeptide-1, Bilberry Leaf Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Dextran Sulfate Sodium, Rooibos Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Prune Hydrolyzate, Soybean Sprout Extract, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, Edelweiss Flower/Leaf Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Evening Primrose Oil, Peony Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Soybean Protein, Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Artemia Extract, Shea Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-31 Cholesteryl Branched Fatty Acids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Polyacrylamide, C13,14 Isoparaffin, Cholesterol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Chlorphenesin, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Fragrance
How to use
The recommended amount to use per use is about the size of a pearl (approximately 1cm in diameter). After applying lotion or other products to your skin, apply an appropriate amount to your entire face. *After use, wipe the spatula with tissue or similar and store it in a clean place.
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.