Papa Wash
Papawash Basic, 60g
Papawash Basic, 60g
Rated 4.2 out of 7.0 by Japan's largest beauty community.
A long-selling facial cleanser that has been loved for over 30 years
✓ 100% authentic. Direct from brand or official stores only
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Track your order via your national carrier (USPS / Royal Mail)
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What it is
Powder facial cleanser containing natural papain enzyme (basic type) [98.7% naturally derived ingredients] This long-selling facial cleanser contains ESS's proprietary papain enzyme*. It breaks down and removes dead skin cells that cause deep pore impurities and dullness, leaving skin bright and smooth. This formula combines powerful cleansing power with a gentle feel, making it suitable for use every morning and night. *Papain = cleansing ingredient
Ingredients
Soap base, potato starch, corn starch, talc, sodium lauroyl glutamate, albumin, papain, hydrolyzed egg white, squalane, trehalose, ascorbic acid, rice bran extract, chamomile flower extract, rosemary leaf extract, lactose (milk), BG, water, fragrance
How to use
Moisten your palms and face beforehand, then take an appropriate amount (about the size of a 500 yen coin) into your palm, add the same amount of lukewarm water as the powder, and lather. Gently wash your face in a massaging motion, starting with the T-zone, then your chin, then both cheeks. Wash especially oily areas thoroughly, then rinse thoroughly. * We recommend rinsing with lukewarm water. Rinse about seven times.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the products you sell authentic?
Authenticity is 100% guaranteed. We source directly from the brand, or from official stores within Japan.
All products are fresh off the shelves and never outdated.
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.