Product Details
The HadaLabo Shirojyun line is built around brightening — specifically the kind of brightening that works quietly over time rather than bleaching or shocking your skin. This Rich lotion uses arbutin as the active ingredient, which is the gold standard in Japanese whitening skincare. It interrupts melanin production at the source, which means it targets dark spots, sun damage, and uneven tone gradually but consistently.
"Rich" in this case means the texture is slightly more viscous than the light version — it still absorbs completely and doesn't leave any film, but gives a bit more slip and feels more nourishing on the skin. Good for normal to dry skin, or anyone who wants that extra bit of plumpness alongside the brightening benefit.
Apply it as your first step after cleansing, while your skin is still slightly warm from washing. Pat it in — don't pull or drag — and give it 30 seconds to settle before layering anything on top. Consistency is everything with brightening; you're not going to see results in a week. Most people notice a real difference in tone around 4–6 weeks of daily use.
If you want the more intensive medicated upgrade, we also carry the Shirojyun Premium Medicated version — it has a higher arbutin concentration and is more suited for stubborn spots. For SPF protection on top (which you absolutely need to maintain any brightening progress), the KOSE Suncut UV Spray is one of the easiest ways to add sun protection without redoing your makeup.
Browse our full Skin Care range for more Japanese brightening and hydration products available in Bangladesh.