MAKANAI
Makanai Moisturizing Facial Cleanser, 140g (Serene)
Makanai Moisturizing Facial Cleanser, 140g (Serene)
@cosme rating: /7.0
Skin care while washing. For smooth, moisturized skin.
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
This face wash is made entirely from natural ingredients, including plant-derived soap ingredients and natural clay (hectorite*1). The moisturizing ingredient, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, creates a fine, creamy lather that gently envelops the skin. Plant oils that have been associated with women's beauty since ancient times, such as sesame oil*2, camellia oil*2, and sake lees extract*2, leave skin feeling moisturized after washing. Formulated with the unique beauty ingredient "KaESS," it also has skincare benefits. For moisturized and smooth skin. *1: Cleansing ingredients *2: Moisturizing ingredients [Key point 1] Made with only naturally derived ingredients *1 This facial cleanser uses no petroleum-based synthetic surfactants and cleanses with vegetable soap and natural clay (hectorite *2). The creamy soapy lather does not burden the skin, leaving it feeling gentle after washing while maintaining moisture. Recommended for dry and sensitive skin. *1: Only natural and naturally derived ingredients as defined by ISO16128-1 are used. *2: Cleansing aid ingredients [Key Point 2] Skincare Even During Washing: Luxuriously formulated with skincare ingredients to condition your skin. We believe that washing is also skincare, and we've generously formulated functional moisturizing ingredients like betaine, trehalose, and inositol, along with botanical oils like sesame oil and camellia oil to hydrate and protect your skin. We've also added moisturizing ingredients* derived from the sake and wasanbon manufacturing process. *Moisturizing ingredients made from the sake lees of Wakayama's renowned sake "Kinokuniya Bunzaemon" and rare sugar "wasanbon sugar," produced using traditional methods. [Key Point 3] Soothing Fragrance: Frankincense and camphor wood, which are expected to have a refreshing effect on the mind. Furthermore, a unique blend of fresh scents like pelargonium and mandarin orange creates a "scent of tranquility." A calming fragrance to relax your mind at the start and end of your day.
Ingredients
Potassium soap base, water, sorbitol, glycerin, myristic acid, stearic acid, betaine, trehalose, inositol, jojoba seed oil, lauric acid, persimmon leaf extract, hybrid sunflower oil, hydrogenated lecithin, soybean sterols, hydrolyzed eggshell membrane, honey, sake lees extract, camellia seed oil, sesame oil, camellia seed oil, tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, carnauba wax, hectorite, boswellia oil, pelargonium graveolens oil, camphor tree leaf oil, mandarin peel oil
How to use
Take an appropriate amount (2-3cm) in the palm of your hand, lather well, and then gently wash your face, covering it with the lather. Then rinse thoroughly with water or lukewarm water.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.
I tried it at a store when I went to Skytree last year and heard it creates a rich, soft lather that's good for the skin, so I bought it. I was impressed that I could create a creamy, bouncy lather at home. It also has a very effective cleansing effect, with the clay mineral hectorite absorbing clogged pores and dirt, while the botanical oils and proprietary beauty ingredient "KaESS" leave skin feeling moisturized and cleansed. The scent is also subtle, with notes of tangerine, camphor, pelargonium graveolens, and frankincense, giving it a luxurious, pleasant fragrance. My skin felt soft and smooth after use, which is nice. However, considering its effectiveness, the price is a bit high, so I thought the value for money was a bit questionable.
I like the hand cream, so I also bought the face wash. It has a subtle frankincense scent that is not irritating, and a small amount creates a nice lather, so it's very comfortable to use.
It lathers well and leaves a firm lather. My face feels moisturized and smooth after washing. It also has a nice scent, which I really like.
It creates a bouncy foam. It's non-irritating and doesn't sting. It feels like it's thoroughly cleansed. I also like the simple packaging.