MAMA CHAPO
Mama Chapo Clay Stick Soap, 40g (White Tea)
Mama Chapo Clay Stick Soap, 40g (White Tea)
@cosme rating: /7.0
Stick-type facial soap for combination 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
Combination skin is said to be common among Japanese people. This condition often involves both oily and dry skin, making it difficult to tailor care to address both skin concerns. Inadequate cleansing, the foundation of healthy skin, can lead to rough skin. The original stick shape allows for precise, direct washing of oily areas. We suggest a gentle, foam-cleansing method for dry areas. The soap recipe was also uniquely developed for combination skin, characterized by high sebum secretion, low moisture content, and vulnerability to external stress. It contains 12% clay to absorb sebum, and 5.49% moisturizing ingredients, primarily oils, to firmly retain moisture. The soap is formulated with a perfect balance of ingredients that prevent the soap from solidifying. Furthermore, it is free of unnecessary solvents, parabens, alcohol, mineral oil, and coloring agents, taking into consideration skin that is prone to irritation. This innovative facial soap thoroughly conditions even those with combination skin who are unsure of how to wash their face.
Ingredients
Soap base, water, bentonite, brown sugar, kaolin, sea silt, honolite, Moroccan lava clay, illite, shea butter, jojoba seed oil, squalane, olive fruit oil, licorice root extract, citric acid, tocopherol, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, fragrance, lemon peel oil, grapefruit peel oil
How to use
Step 1 Wash directly with soap Apply soap directly to sticky areas and massage in a circular motion . Nose . Forehead . Chin Key point: Vary the area where you apply soap depending on the area for a better fit Attention: To reduce friction, soften your skin and the tip of the soap in warm water before washing Step 2 Wash gently with your hands For dry areas, gently spread the soap on your skin with your hands and create a light lather . Cheeks . Around the eyes . Around the mouth Key point: Use your ring finger or little finger and slide your fingers over the area as if you are rinsing with warm water to create a lather Leaving any soap behind can cause rough skin
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.
It came in a Bloom Box. It's a stick soap with clay in it. You can apply it directly or lather it up before use. It leaves your skin feeling smoother without lathering, while lathering it up seems to have a milder cleansing effect, so it's probably better suited to people with combination skin. It didn't reduce the number of blackheads in my pores, but it didn't increase them either, and it removed unwanted dirt, leaving my skin feeling smooth. It didn't cause any irritation, but for some reason, it makes me sneeze when I use it, so I can't buy it again, but I quite like how it left my skin feeling after washing. Since it's in stick form, it can be stood upright, which helps it drain well, and it was surprisingly easy to use.
It came in a Bloom Box and I used it all. It's a long, thin bar soap. I used it by lathering it up with a facial cleansing net. The foam isn't thick and has an airy texture that goes flat easily, but it leaves your skin feeling very refreshed after washing! For areas with pores, it's recommended to rub the stick directly onto your skin in a circular motion. It seemed to significantly reduce any roughness. However, since it's a bar soap, storage can be a challenge. I had it set up in a soap dish in the bathroom like regular soap, but I noticed it had melted due to humidity. I think it'll be fine if you store it in its individual case properly!
It came in a Bloom Box, so I tried it and personally found it very good. I wasn't particularly fond of the stick format, but the refreshing feeling after washing and the lovely white tea scent made me look forward to washing my face. The foaming was average, but perhaps because it contains clay, my pores felt smoother!
I used the one that came in the Bloom Box. It said that you can use it directly without lathering, but even though I have oily skin, I found it more comfortable to lather it up before use. The lather isn't particularly thick, but it leaves my skin feeling refreshed after washing. I have oily skin, so I think I'd rather use it in the summer than in the winter. It's fine, so I plan to use it up.
I don't use bar soap very often, but when I tried it, it was better than I expected. It doesn't make my skin feel tight, but it cleans well and leaves my skin smooth.