SHOPPING GUIDEShopping guideJapan × Taiwan
@cosme and LIPS beauty picks: 129 Japan–Taiwan matches, 88% of items cheaper in Japan
We compare 129 verified same-product prices: 114 cost less in Japan and 15 cost less in Taiwan. Median Japan savings are 25.6%; Panasonic Multi-Function Steam Facial Beauty Devi… has the largest cash gap at NT$2,623.
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01 · Verdict
129 same-item comparisonsOf 129 matched products, 114 cost less in Japan (88%). Median savings are 25.6%. Panasonic Multi-Function Steam Facial Beauty Devi… saves the most at NT$2,623; compare the exact model, retailer and checked date before buying.
- 114 of 129 matched products cost less in Japan; median savings are 25.6%.
- Largest cash saving: Panasonic Multi-Function Steam Facial Beauty Devi…, NT$2,623. Deepest percentage saving: COW Brand &fem Feminine Intimate Wash Mousse, 41.1% of the Taiwan price.
- 15 products cost less in Taiwan. Prices exclude card fees, shipping and any tax-free adjustment.
Comparison basis: Japan and Taiwan list prices as of 2026-09-22; exchange rate: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling rate, JPY 1 = NT$0.2076. This article is calculated automatically from 129 verified same-product price pairs and excludes tax exemptions, card fees, and shipping.
The gap in one chart
- Panasonic Multi-Functi…Save NT$2,623
- SUQQU Jewel Glow…Save NT$1,566
- Dior Forever Natural…Save NT$1,033
- SUQQU Jewel Glow…Save NT$866
- SUQQU Jewel Glow Tinted…Save NT$722
- SUQQU Jewel Glow Tinted…Save NT$722
- SUQQU Jewel Glow…Save NT$722
- ORBIS 抗皺亮白UV防護乳液…Save NT$703
- to/one Floating Petal…Save NT$661
- ELIXIR 怡麗絲爾 Collagen Brightening…Save NT$596
- SINN PURETE Multi-Use Fragrance…Save NT$589
- GIVENCHY 紀梵希 Soft-Glow Revitalizing…Save NT$570
The 12 widest gaps; amounts are converted list prices, without tax-free, card fees or shipping. Full figures are in the table below.

¥49,500 ≈ NT$10,276 · Taiwan NT$12,89920% cheaper in Japan

¥11,000 ≈ NT$2,284 · Taiwan NT$3,85041% cheaper in Japan

¥8,030 ≈ NT$1,667 · Taiwan NT$2,70038% cheaper in Japan

¥7,150 ≈ NT$1,484 · Taiwan NT$2,35037% cheaper in Japan

¥4,950 ≈ NT$1,028 · Taiwan NT$1,75041% cheaper in Japan

¥4,950 ≈ NT$1,028 · Taiwan NT$1,75041% cheaper in Japan

¥4,950 ≈ NT$1,028 · Taiwan NT$1,75041% cheaper in Japan

¥3,850 ≈ NT$799 · Taiwan NT$1,50247% cheaper in Japan
Price table(first 40 items)
| Product | Japan list | Converted | Taiwan list | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥49,500LIPS product data | NT$10,276 | NT$12,899momo摩天商城(格致良品日本館,日本直送) | 20.3% cheaper in JapanNT$2,623 ·checked 2026-09-13 | |
| ¥11,000@cosme | NT$2,284 | NT$3,850momo購物網 | 40.7% cheaper in JapanNT$1,566 ·checked 2026-09-18 | |
| ¥8,030@cosme | NT$1,667 | NT$2,700Dior台灣官網 | 38.3% cheaper in JapanNT$1,033 ·checked 2026-09-19 | |
| ¥7,150@cosme product data | NT$1,484 | NT$2,350PChome 24h購物 | 36.8% cheaper in JapanNT$866 ·checked 2026-09-13 | |
| ¥4,950@cosme SHOPPING product page | NT$1,028 | NT$1,750PChome 24h購物 | 41.3% cheaper in JapanNT$722 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥4,950LIPS product data | NT$1,028 | NT$1,750momo購物網 | 41.3% cheaper in JapanNT$722 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥4,950@cosme | NT$1,028 | NT$1,750momo購物網 | 41.3% cheaper in JapanNT$722 ·checked 2026-09-18 | |
| ¥3,850@cosme 2026 H1 New Product Awards by Price | NT$799 | NT$1,502momo購物網(跨境好物,日本直送) | 46.8% cheaper in JapanNT$703 ·checked 2026-09-13 | |
| ¥4,180@cosme product page | NT$868 | NT$1,529momo購物網(第三方賣場,日本直送) | 43.3% cheaper in JapanNT$661 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥3,630@cosme product page | NT$754 | NT$1,350momo購物網 | 44.2% cheaper in JapanNT$596 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥4,290@cosme product data | NT$891 | NT$1,480SINN PURETE 台灣官方網站 | 39.8% cheaper in JapanNT$589 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥7,700@cosme product data | NT$1,599 | NT$2,169momo購物網(東京選品,日本直送) | 26.3% cheaper in JapanNT$570 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥4,290@cosme product data | NT$891 | NT$1,450PChome 24h購物 | 38.6% cheaper in JapanNT$559 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥9,900@cosme product data | NT$2,055 | NT$2,600黛珂台灣官方網站 | 20.9% cheaper in JapanNT$545 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥3,850@cosme | NT$799 | NT$1,317momo購物網(日本直送) | 39.3% cheaper in JapanNT$518 ·checked 2026-09-18 | |
| ¥7,700@cosme | NT$1,599 | NT$2,099momo購物網(東京選品,日本直送) | 23.8% cheaper in JapanNT$500 ·checked 2026-09-18 | |
| ¥8,030@cosme product data | NT$1,667 | NT$2,159momo購物網 | 22.8% cheaper in JapanNT$492 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥3,300LIPS product data | NT$685 | NT$1,170momo購物網 | 41.5% cheaper in JapanNT$485 ·checked 2026-09-13 | |
| ¥3,300LIPS product data | NT$685 | NT$1,170momo購物網 | 41.5% cheaper in JapanNT$485 ·checked 2026-09-13 | |
| ¥6,600LIPS product data | NT$1,370 | NT$1,849momo購物網 | 25.9% cheaper in JapanNT$479 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥3,630@cosme product page | NT$754 | NT$1,230momo購物網(跨境好物,日本直送) | 38.7% cheaper in JapanNT$476 ·checked 2026-09-13 | |
| ¥3,960@cosme product data | NT$822 | NT$1,285momo購物網(櫻花巷尾生活館,日本直送) | 36.0% cheaper in JapanNT$463 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥6,930@cosme | NT$1,439 | NT$1,899momo購物網(東京選品,日本跨境配送) | 24.2% cheaper in JapanNT$460 ·checked 2026-09-18 | |
| ¥4,950LIPS product data | NT$1,028 | NT$1,479momo購物網 | 30.5% cheaper in JapanNT$451 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥6,270@cosme | NT$1,302 | NT$1,750植村秀台灣官網 | 25.6% cheaper in JapanNT$448 ·checked 2026-09-19 | |
| ¥6,600@cosme product data | NT$1,370 | NT$1,800黛珂台灣官方網站 | 23.9% cheaper in JapanNT$430 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥6,160@cosme | NT$1,279 | NT$1,701momo購物網 | 24.8% cheaper in JapanNT$422 ·checked 2026-09-18 | |
| ¥2,580@cosme | NT$536 | NT$942momo購物網(🌸櫻花巷尾生活館-日本專營店-🌸,日本直送) | 43.1% cheaper in JapanNT$406 ·checked 2026-09-18 | |
| ¥12,650@cosme product page | NT$2,626 | NT$3,021momo購物網(Kanebo佳麗寶官方直營) | 13.1% cheaper in JapanNT$395 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥9,900@cosme product data | NT$2,055 | NT$2,450momo購物網 | 16.1% cheaper in JapanNT$395 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥1,320@cosme | NT$274 | NT$667momo購物網(🌸櫻花巷尾生活館-日本專營店-,日本跨境配送) | 58.9% cheaper in JapanNT$393 ·checked 2026-09-18 | |
| ¥5,280LIPS product data | NT$1,096 | NT$1,479momo購物網 | 25.9% cheaper in JapanNT$383 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥1,980@cosme product data | NT$411 | NT$792momo購物網 | 48.1% cheaper in JapanNT$381 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥3,630@cosme SHOPPING | NT$754 | NT$1,125資生堂集團美妝購物網 watashi+ | 33.0% cheaper in JapanNT$371 ·checked 2026-09-19 | |
| ¥3,300@cosme SHOPPING | NT$685 | NT$1,035資生堂台灣官方 watashi+ | 33.8% cheaper in JapanNT$350 ·checked 2026-09-11 | |
| ¥3,960@cosme product page | NT$822 | NT$1,170momo自營 | 29.7% cheaper in JapanNT$348 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥2,310@cosme product page | NT$480 | NT$822momo購物網 | 41.7% cheaper in JapanNT$342 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥1,650LIPS product data | NT$343 | NT$680momo購物網(日本直送) | 49.6% cheaper in JapanNT$337 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥5,390@cosme | NT$1,119 | NT$1,450momo購物網 | 22.8% cheaper in JapanNT$331 ·checked 2026-09-18 | |
| ¥1,760LIPS product data | NT$365 | NT$688momo購物網(日本直送第三方賣場) | 46.9% cheaper in JapanNT$323 ·checked 2026-09-18 |
FX: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling JPY/TWD 0.2076, USD/TWD 31.625.The table excludes tax-free and fees; tax-free estimates follow each product’s stated basis and rate, see the product page. See all 129 items on the price-gap ranking.
Top 10 savings in Japan
Ranked by the cash difference between the converted Japan list price and the Taiwan list price.
- Panasonic Multi-Function Steam Facial Beauty Devi…: Japan ¥49,500 ≈ NT$10,276; Taiwan NT$12,899; save NT$2,623 (20.3%, 79.7% of the Taiwan price).
- SUQQU Jewel Glow Radiant Foundation e: Japan ¥11,000 ≈ NT$2,284; Taiwan NT$3,850; save NT$1,566 (40.7%, 59.3% of the Taiwan price).
- Dior Forever Natural Glow Long-Wear Foundation: Japan ¥8,030 ≈ NT$1,667; Taiwan NT$2,700; save NT$1,033 (38.3%, 61.7% of the Taiwan price).
- SUQQU Jewel Glow Radiant Loose Powder e 15g #01: Japan ¥7,150 ≈ NT$1,484; Taiwan NT$2,350; save NT$866 (36.8%, 63.2% of the Taiwan price).
- SUQQU Jewel Glow Tinted Color Essence 01 First Bl…: Japan ¥4,950 ≈ NT$1,028; Taiwan NT$1,750; save NT$722 (41.3%, 58.7% of the Taiwan price).
- SUQQU Jewel Glow Tinted Color Essence: Japan ¥4,950 ≈ NT$1,028; Taiwan NT$1,750; save NT$722 (41.3%, 58.7% of the Taiwan price).
- SUQQU Jewel Glow Tinted Color Essence: Japan ¥4,950 ≈ NT$1,028; Taiwan NT$1,750; save NT$722 (41.3%, 58.7% of the Taiwan price).
- ORBIS Wrinkle Brightening UV Emulsion SPF50+ PA++…: Japan ¥3,850 ≈ NT$799; Taiwan NT$1,502; save NT$703 (46.8%, 53.2% of the Taiwan price).
- to/one Floating Petal Flawless Fix Palette, 4-Col…: Japan ¥4,180 ≈ NT$868; Taiwan NT$1,529; save NT$661 (43.3%, 56.8% of the Taiwan price).
- ELIXIR Collagen Brightening Radiance Emulsion: Japan ¥3,630 ≈ NT$754; Taiwan NT$1,350; save NT$596 (44.2%, 55.8% of the Taiwan price).
Top 10 percentage savings
The Japan price is shown as a share of the Taiwan price for the same product.
- COW Brand &fem Feminine Intimate Wash Mousse: Japan ¥1,320 ≈ NT$274; Taiwan NT$667; save NT$393 (58.9%, 41.1% of the Taiwan price).
- NARIS UP by365 Soft Focus Powdery Sunscreen Gel S…: Japan ¥1,089 ≈ NT$226; Taiwan NT$540; save NT$314 (58.1%, 41.9% of the Taiwan price).
- CANMAKE Clear Skin Finishing Powder: Japan ¥1,078 ≈ NT$224; Taiwan NT$497; save NT$273 (55.0%, 45.0% of the Taiwan price).
- CANMAKE Ultra-Fine Smooth Gel Eyeliner Pencil: Japan ¥715 ≈ NT$148; Taiwan NT$315; save NT$167 (52.9%, 47.1% of the Taiwan price).
- Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Serum Mask: Japan ¥770 ≈ NT$160; Taiwan NT$330; save NT$170 (51.6%, 48.4% of the Taiwan price).
- KATE Lip Monster Crystal Pod Dewy Liquid Lip Color: Japan ¥1,650 ≈ NT$343; Taiwan NT$680; save NT$337 (49.6%, 50.4% of the Taiwan price).
- Bioré Pore Plug Dissolving Face Wash: Japan ¥1,215 ≈ NT$252; Taiwan NT$495; save NT$243 (49.0%, 51.0% of the Taiwan price).
- CEZANNE Pore-Blurring Loose Powder: Japan ¥748 ≈ NT$155; Taiwan NT$300; save NT$145 (48.2%, 51.8% of the Taiwan price).
- plus eau High-Efficacy Repair Leave-In Hair Milk: Japan ¥1,980 ≈ NT$411; Taiwan NT$792; save NT$381 (48.1%, 51.9% of the Taiwan price).
- KATE BOUNCY CHEEK SHADOW 2-in-1 Eyeshadow & Blush…: Japan ¥1,650 ≈ NT$343; Taiwan NT$659; save NT$316 (48.0%, 52.0% of the Taiwan price).
15 products cheaper in Taiwan
The eight widest Taiwan price advantages are listed below; the comparison table has the complete set.
- Guerlain Royal Bee Jelly Ultra-Lifting Brightenin…: Japan ¥12,650 ≈ NT$2,626; Taiwan NT$2,080; Taiwan cheaper by NT$546 (26.3%).
- Shu Uemura Sake Lees Fermented Brightening Cleans…: Japan ¥5,720 ≈ NT$1,187; Taiwan NT$769; Taiwan cheaper by NT$418 (54.4%).
- MEDICUBE AGE-R Booster Pro X2 Multi-Function Beau…: Japan ¥35,500 ≈ NT$7,370; Taiwan NT$6,980; Taiwan cheaper by NT$390 (5.6%).
- d program Ultra Moisturizing Repair Lotion EX: Japan ¥3,300 ≈ NT$685; Taiwan NT$430; Taiwan cheaper by NT$255 (59.3%).
- COSME DECORTE UV COMFORT Ultra Radiance Seamless …: Japan ¥4,950 ≈ NT$1,028; Taiwan NT$849; Taiwan cheaper by NT$179 (21.0%).
- JUDYDOLL 3D Contour Multi-Palette: Japan ¥2,090 ≈ NT$434; Taiwan NT$284; Taiwan cheaper by NT$150 (52.8%).
- COSME DECORTE Lasting Moisture Satin Lipstick: Japan ¥5,500 ≈ NT$1,142; Taiwan NT$1,035; Taiwan cheaper by NT$107 (10.3%).
- SK-II Cellumination Deep Surge EX Cream (Classic …: Japan ¥18,700 ≈ NT$3,882; Taiwan NT$3,780; Taiwan cheaper by NT$102 (2.7%).
How were these 129 products compared?
Japan list prices come from @cosme SHOPPING, @cosme product page, @cosme SHOPPING product page, @cosme product data, and others; Taiwan list prices come from Shiseido Taiwan official watashi+, momo shopping site (Shu Uemura official direct store), momo shopping site (beautiseoul, South Korea direct shipping), momo shopping site, and others. Exchange rate: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling rate, JPY 1 = NT$0.2076; prices checked through 2026-09-22.
96 Japan list prices and 126 Taiwan list prices include tax. Where the source did not state the tax basis, only the listed prices are compared. This article recalculates when the data changes.
FAQ
- Is @cosme and LIPS beauty picks cheaper in Japan than in Taiwan?
- 114 of 129 verified matches cost less in Japan (88%), while 15 cost less in Taiwan. Median Japan savings are 25.6%.
- Which @cosme and LIPS beauty picks product saves the most?
- Panasonic Multi-Function Steam Facial Beauty Devi… has the largest observed cash gap: NT$2,623. Its Japan and Taiwan prices, specifications and checked dates are linked in the comparison table.
- Do these gaps include tax-free shopping?
- No. They compare the recorded list prices. Tax-free eligibility, payment fees, shipping and stock depend on the actual purchase.
09 · Sources
Ranks, prices and FX keep their source links and check dates; the piece is written with the TravPrice comparison method and has no hands-on review or test score.
- Tax-free rules
- Japan NTA: tax-free conditions ↗Refund system from 1 November 2026; a formula estimate does not mean the quoting shop has confirmed tax-free sales.
- Listed prices
- Japan and Taiwan official or channel list prices for 129 productsChecked through 2026-09-22; each source link is in the price table and product page.
- FX
- Bank of Taiwan FX ↗Bank of Taiwan spot selling reference rate; the US dollar is cross-converted · JPY/TWD 0.2076 · USD/TWD 31.625 · 2026-09-10 23:22:00 (Taiwan time)
- Published and updated
- · updated This piece is calculated from checked same-item prices and is recalculated when the data updates.
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