Episteme
Episteme Stem Science Lotion c, 150ml (Stem Grand Rose Scent)
Episteme Stem Science Lotion c, 150ml (Stem Grand Rose Scent)
@cosme rating: 5.7/7.0
Lotion for moisturized, firm 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
Lotion with Stem Genesis Complex* for targeted moisturizing and firming. High-quality viscosity dissolves and blends on application, leaving skin plump and hydrated. *Bilberry leaf extract, royal jelly extract, dextran sodium sulfate
Ingredients
Water, BG, diglycerin, ethanol, glycerin, pentylene glycol, loquat leaf extract, collagen, tripeptide-1 copper, bilberry leaf extract, royal jelly extract, dextran sulfate sodium, rooibos extract, canina rose fruit extract, evening primrose seed extract, aloe vera leaf extract, prune hydrolyzate, soybean sprout extract, hydrolyzed royal jelly protein, edelweiss flower/leaf extract, plum fruit extract, evening primrose oil, peony root extract, hydrolyzed soybean protein, Honeysuckle flower extract, Artemia extract, Shea butter, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Glyceryl glucoside, Glycosyl trehalose, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Succinic acid, Diethoxyethyl succinate, PPG-10 methyl glucose, PPG-17 buteth-17, Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, Carbomer, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrogenated lecithin, Disodium succinate, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, Phenethyl alcohol, Fragrance
How to use
The recommended amount to use is the size of a 500 yen coin. After washing your face, soak a cotton pad with a generous amount and apply it to your entire face.
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.
My impressions after using up the whole bottle: My skin is radiant. Even in the dryness of mid-winter, the moisturizing power is excellent and my skin feels great.
I use SK-II morning and night. My pores have cleared up, but the redness on my cheeks hasn't improved, so I tried Epistame. My skin tone evened out immediately after application...I was really surprised. It's thick but doesn't leave residue on my hands, and my skin feels plump when I apply it! I started to notice my pores getting worse when I used just this one product, so I use it at night, and my skin is now clearer than when I was using SK-II alone. I was so surprised that I ended up buying a ton of other Epistame products. Rohto Pharmaceutical is amazing.
Seriously... I almost fell prey to Rohto Pharmaceutical. I was hesitant to buy Cosme Decorte's AQ series, but I ended up buying this lotion again! I was lured in by the subscription perks, but I thought, "Well, I'm over 50, so I gave it a try." It feels like a thick, smooth lotion that penetrates quickly. My skin feels deeply moisturized and even firm afterward. I initially used it after the same line's introductory oil, but now I use it after Taisho Pharmaceutical's pre-treatment serum. (I like to try different products.) The elegant scent makes it a pleasant skincare routine. As expected of Rohto Pharmaceutical's premium skincare line, the packaging and instruction booklet are incredibly detailed and thorough. This is the most expensive lotion I've ever used. So why am I giving it five stars? It's because even reading the instructions, it's hard to understand the active ingredients and effects. They usually explain things extensively when it comes to the décolleté area, but even at a price point comparable to Miriolity, the explanations seem rather vague. If that becomes easier to understand, I think I'll start using the whole line. By the way, I'm currently using the eye cream from the same line.
I received a mini bottle of this eye cream along with the pack. It was a great product that gave my skin firmness and radiance, but unfortunately I didn't end up buying it because it contained alcohol, which didn't suit me.
I attended a seminar by the manufacturer and learned more about the product's penetration and effectiveness, and have continued to purchase and use it since its renewal. I can really feel the moisturizing effect, and I like the scent. I use it in combination with lotion, and it makes my skin feel firm and in good condition. When I use it at night, I feel my skin is in good condition when I wake up and wash my face in the morning. I was so pleased with the first bottle that I bought it again.