SK-II
SK-II GenOptics Advanced Spot Essence, 75ml
SK-II GenOptics Advanced Spot Essence, 75ml
@cosme rating: 5.7/7.0
Focusing on the moisture barrier, this whitening*2 serum prevents the root cause of dark spots*1.
✓ 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
Focusing on the moisture barrier, it leads to a brighter skin appearance*3. A whitening*2 serum that prevents the root cause of blemishes*1. Based on SK-II's more than 30 years of brightening research, it now focuses on the root cause of blemishes. In addition to the whitening*2 active ingredients niacinamide*5, Pitera™, and bisabolol*6, which are common to SK-II's No.1*4 whitening*2 serum "GenOptics Infinite Aura Essence," it also contains inositol*7. It adheres perfectly to areas of concern and approaches the root cause of blemishes. *1 Suppresses melanin production to prevent blemishes and freckles *2 Suppresses melanin production to prevent blemishes and freckles *3 By moisturizing *4 Based on sales data of SK-II Brightening products from Q1 2022 to Q3 2024 *5 Nicotinamide W - Whitening active ingredient *6 Radiance care ingredient *7 Moisturizing ingredient Pitera™: A natural ingredient unique to SK-II, created by fermenting a special yeast strain using a unique process (SK-II's proprietary Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate - Skin Conditioning and Moisturizing Ingredient) (Quasi-drug) Product name: SK-II Medicated Whitening Essence bs
Ingredients
How to use
Step 1: Take an appropriate amount of essence (one dropperful, about 2cm in diameter) into your palm. Step 2: Apply the essence to the areas of concern and spread it over your entire face. Step 3: Use your palms to gently pat the essence into your skin, and lightly pat any areas of concern with your fingers to help it absorb.
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.