AQUALABEL Special Gel Cream EX Brightening

Specifications

Product

Medicated all-in-one gel cream

Regular jar

90g

Refill

81g

Functions

Toner, emulsion, cream, serum and mask

Scent

Herbal rose

Country of origin

Japan

Features

Two regulated active ingredients: 4MSK supports the approved Japanese brightening claim; a vitamin E derivative helps prevent skin roughness.

Five functions in one: The formula replaces toner, emulsion, cream, serum and mask steps after cleansing.

Triple-effect texture: Shiseido describes a sequence that softens dry-feeling surface layers, draws moisture into the stratum corneum and seals it with a moisture veil.

Benefits

Simplifies a full routine: One almond-sized application after cleansing covers five common skincare steps.

Supports dark-spot prevention: 4MSK suppresses melanin production to help prevent spots and freckles—the regulated meaning of the Japanese brightening claim.

Balances moisture and spreadability: The dense gel changes to a watery-feeling texture as it spreads, designed to moisturize without a sticky finish.

How to Use

After cleansing morning or evening, take about an almond-sized amount.

Spread gently over the entire face.

For extra care, apply another equal amount over face, neck and décolletage, or layer a little on areas of concern for about three minutes before blending.

Product Story

AQUALABEL built this product around a simple Japanese skincare problem: customers wanted serious daily care without a long routine. Shiseido combined five familiar steps in one gel, then paired the 4MSK brightening active with amino acids, dual hyaluronic acid and collagen-related moisturizers. The result is a refillable all-in-one designed for consistent morning-and-evening use rather than occasional treatment.

What's Inside

• 90g Jar — 90g gel cream jar, reusable outer jar with fitted inner container, and screw-top lid
• 81g Refill — one 81g refill pouch; reusable jar is not included
• Limited Set — 90g gel cream jar, reusable outer jar and lid, plus one 15g face-wash gel

Care Guide

Storage: Close the cap after use and keep away from direct sunlight and high temperatures.

Important: Stop use if irritation occurs. Avoid broken or inflamed skin and keep out of reach of children.

Ingredients and Materials

Potassium 4-methoxysalicylate (4MSK): Medicated brightening active; suppresses melanin production to help prevent spots and freckles

DL-alpha-tocopherol acetate: Medicated active that helps prevent skin roughness

D-glutamic acid: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

DL-alanine: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

DL-methionine: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

PEG/PPG-14/7 dimethyl ether: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Black tea extract: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Soybean extract: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Yeast extract: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Water-soluble collagen: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Acetylated sodium hyaluronate: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Sodium hyaluronate: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Purified water: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Glycerin: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Dipropylene glycol: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Dimethicone: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Tetraisobutane: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Methylphenyl polysiloxane: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Cetyl ethylhexanoate: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Butylene glycol: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Trimethylsiloxysilicic acid: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Trehalose: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Carbomer: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Potassium hydroxide: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Sodium acrylate/acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Isohexadecane: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Polysorbate 80: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Ethanol: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Trisodium EDTA: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Sodium pyrosulfite: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Sodium metaphosphate: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Phenoxyethanol: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Fragrance: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Red iron oxide: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Yellow iron oxide: Declared in the official Japanese quasi-drug formula; individual amount not disclosed

Comparison

Quick Answer

A Japanese medicated all-in-one gel cream that combines toner, emulsion, cream, serum and mask functions. Its regulated 4MSK claim is to suppress melanin production and help prevent dark spots and freckles while the formula moisturizes the stratum corneum.