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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.











