Best Japanese Makeup Removers

Double cleansing is the first and most important step in Japanese skincare. A good makeup remover breaks down makeup, sunscreen and everyday impurities without stripping away your natural moisture. Oils, balms, milks and gentle foams leave your skin soft and balanced—never tight or dry. When your cleansing step is right, everything that follows works better.


Below you’ll find the top makeup removers in Japan today, ranked by popularity and chosen for their gentle effectiveness.

Skin Clear Cleanse Oil Aroma Type, 175ml

#1 - Attenir

Skin Clear Cleanse Oil Aroma Type, 175ml

A silky oil cleanser that breaks down makeup, sunscreen and “skin‑staining” impurities while nourishing with four botanical oils (rock rose, immortelle, baobab and argan). It emulsifies quickly—even on wet hands—and leaves skin supple and firm. Free from mineral oil, parabens and alcohol, and scented with lemongrass and bergamot for an uplifting cleanse.

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Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil n, 450ml

#2 - Shu Uemura

Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil N, 450ml

Luxurious 94 % serum‑in‑oil formula with nano‑micelle technology that melts away even long‑wear and waterproof makeup without the need for a second cleanse. It leaves an invisible moisture veil to strengthen the skin barrier and prime skin for skincare, while tsubaki totum extract delivers eight skin‑loving benefits for a healthy, radiant finish.

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FAS The Clear Cleansing Gel, 180ml

#3 - FAS

The Clear Cleansing Gel, 180ml

Combines cleanser and face wash in one step using a fermented honey extract to moisturize and brighten. The oil‑free gel transforms into a light texture that rinses clean, leaving skin smooth and hydrated. Bergamot, geranium and patchouli oils provide a refreshing herbal‑floral scent.

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The Cleansing Oil, 120ml

#4 - ORBIS

The Cleansing Oil, Moisturizing, 120ml

Developed with ultra‑fine particle technology to penetrate pores and lift away dirt and makeup invisible to the eye. It nourishes while removing impurities; two pumps on dry or damp skin cleanse the whole face.

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Nurturing Cleansing Serum, 180ml

#5 - est

Nurturing Cleansing Serum, 180ml

A hand‑press cleansing serum with frictionless technology that lifts away makeup from pores and fine lines without rubbing. The Nurturing Complex (perilla leaf extract, tocopherol, carrot oil and BG) conditions skin and helps it absorb lotion more effectively. Safe for eyelash extensions and applied with dry hands on a dry face.

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heroine make Heroine Make SP Speedy Mascara Remover SK, 6.6ml

#6 - Heroine Make

Speedy Mascara Remover, 6.6ml

A brush‑on remover that dissolves waterproof mascara without rubbing. Chamomile extract and argan oil condition lashes, while the precise applicator coats each lash for easy removal. Leaves no oily residue and is safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

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Hot cleansing gel, 150g

#7 - BENEFIQUE

Hot Cleansing Gel 150g

Thermo‑active gel cleanser that envelops skin in a comforting warmth to dissolve makeup, impurities and excess oil. It unclogs and tightens pores while moisturizing and smoothing, thanks to Shiseido’s Power Botanical Complex. Skin is left clear, radiant and soft with a refreshing herbal‑floral fragrance.

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Cle de Peau Beaute Lanjet de Maquiante Visage, 50 sheets 335ml

#8 - Cle de Peau Beaute

Makeup Cleansing Towelettes

Biodegradable, pre‑moistened wipes that dissolve makeup—including waterproof formulas—without rinsing. Mangosteen extract, hyaluronic acid and peppermint extract nourish and soothe, leaving skin silky, dewy and resilient, while the ultra‑soft cloths glide without tugging.

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Doctor K Dr.K Medicated C Clear Cleansing Gel, 150g, Orange Herbal

#9 - Doctor K

Medicated C Clear Cleansing Gel, 150g

A medicated, vitamin‑rich gel that provides a deep yet gentle cleanse, removing excess oil and impurities while maintaining moisture. Packed with 11 vitamins (including vitamin C derivatives), it brightens and smooths skin, unclogs pores and soothes inflammation—ideal for acne‑prone or sensitive skin.

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COSME DECORTE AQ Pore Serum Oil, 40ml

#10 - COSME DECORTE

AQ Pore Beauty Serum Oil, 40ml

Lightweight serum‑oil designed to dissolve pore‑clogging keratin plugs. The smooth texture glides over skin to remove buildup quickly and gently, leaving skin silky smooth and luminous without dryness. Infused with the AQ floral‑musk fragrance for a luxurious experience.

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