HAKU
HAKU Inner Melano Defencer Refill, 100ml
HAKU Inner Melano Defencer Refill, 100ml
@cosme rating: 4.9/7.0
A circulating and whitening emulsion that supports skin regeneration with its moisturizing effects.
✓ 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
Supports skin regeneration with its moisturizing effect. Blend in with a circular motion. Maintains translucent, smooth skin. Contains the whitening active ingredient 4MSK (4-methoxysalicylic acid potassium salt), which inhibits melanin production. *Whitening means inhibiting melanin production and preventing blemishes and freckles. Fragrance-free
Ingredients
How to use
Please be sure to refill into the HAKU Inner Melano Defensor container before use. After applying lotion, take a cherry-sized amount into the palm of your hand, place it on both cheeks, and lightly tap with your fingertips to create foam, then smooth it over your entire face. <How to refill> (1) Hold the bottom of the dispenser from the container and turn it to remove it. (2) Remove the cap while firmly holding the base of the spout as shown in the illustration. (3) Insert the spout firmly into the opening of the container and slowly pour in the contents. (4) Insert the dispenser into the container and close it tightly.
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'm already using the serum, and want to further strengthen it, so I added the emulsion this time, referring to the staff blog on the Shiseido website. The blog recommended three pumps, but I think one pump is enough to moisturize my entire face, so it's good value for money. It might be more effective to use three pumps, but I don't like it when it gets too sticky... As for the whitening effect, I'd like to use it alongside various beauty products for about a year and see how it goes. After researching various things using AI, I think HAKU is the best for whitening, so I'll trust it and continue using it.
I bought it because it was getting a lot of buzz on X! When I started using it, I felt that it was a whitening emulsion that didn't irritate my skin and could be used even on sensitive skin. It's not too sticky, so I think I could use it before applying makeup. I'll use it for a while and post my impressions!
It's easy to use and doesn't irritate the skin!
Since I started using this, my skin has not become rough, so I'm buying it again. It's easy to use as it has a pump-type design with a lid that pops open from the main body. It's odorless, so I don't think it's bothersome. In the morning, I put half a pump into the palm of my hand. In the evening, I put 1-2 pumps onto a damp, wrung-out cotton pad.
This is my second bottle. At first, I was only using the lotion and a different emulsion, but when I used them together, I was surprised at how much brighter my skin became!