10 Best Tried and True Japanese Body Washes in 2022 (Beauty Expert-Reviewed)

Max's Moisturizing Additive-Free Body Soap is safe enough to use on infants as well as those with delicate skin.

With simple ingredients, this body wash uses glycerin as its main moisturizing ingredient, which, in our tests, resulted in an increase in moisture content of 11% at 15 minutes after washing. Moreover, with soap-based cleansing ingredients, it was able to wash off our artificial sebum, albeit not entirely, making it better for those who tend to have drier skin.

Since the product is fragrance-free, you won't find any fragrances clashing if you decide to apply body cream after cleaning up. In terms of foaminess, we were able to create dense, fluffy foams.

Moreover, after rinsing off, we found this left no sliminess, resulting in a clean, fresh feeling. Given how it didn't completely remove the artificial sebum in our tests, we think this product is best for those who have dry skin or want a gentle product.

SHIRO is a manufacturer that releases fragrances and cosmetics, and their Savon Body Wash features a fresh fruity fragrance.

With simple ingredients, this body wash is formulated to be gentle. Since it's a soap-based body wash, it won't excessively dry your skin out by stripping away too much of your natural oils. In our tests, we found this body wash increased the moisture content in our tester's skin by 18% after 15 minutes, so this is a great product for those who want to keep their skin hydrated.

Our testers commented positively that the refreshing scent isn't too strong, and that this body wash will add a luxurious feel to their shower routine. They also found that the body wash foams up well as well as washed off easily.

This body wash is best for those who want to feel extra refreshed in the shower. It also makes for a perfect gift!

Rohto's Deoco medicated Body Wash is formulated with a sweet floral scent and helps suppress body odor.

In our moisturizing ability test, we found our tester's moisture content increased by 9.3% after the 15-minute mark. This body wash was able to remove roughly 50% of our artificial sebum. Thanks to it being formulated with Isopropyl Methylphenol, a common antibacterial ingredient, it unsurprisingly specializes in deodorization.

As for the fragrance of the body wash, our testers commented that it was slightly on the sweeter side, but was still refreshing. On the other hand, when it came to its foaming ability, our testers were divided, with some reporting that it foamed well, while still others reported the opposite. However, they all agreed that once rinsed off, their skin felt nice and hydrated.

This is a great body wash for those who want it all; cleansing ability, moisturizing ability, and deodorizing ability.

ORBIS' RELEASE BY Touch Body Shampoo is capable of creating fine, dense foam.

In addition to using soap for its main cleansing ingredients, it's also formulated with a touch of moisturizing ingredients like sodium hyaluronate. Unfortunately, this body wash wasn't as moisturizing as other products, with a 6% decrease in moisture at the 15-minute mark, we felt like this was within acceptable margins. 

On the other hand, it was able to remove about 60% of our artificial sebum, showing that it has plenty of cleansing ability. Our testers also commented on its lack of fragrance, as well as were impressed by its thick foam. It was also easy to rinse off!

This product is best for those who want both cleansing ability and a great feel out of their body wash.

Rohto's CareCera Moisturizing Foam Body Wash is formulated with moisturizing ingredients to create a gentle body wash.

While it wasn't the best in terms of cleansing ability, this body wash uses ingredients that are proven to be less irritating as its main cleansing ingredients, making it ideal for those with sensitive skin. Moreover, although it contains moisturizing ingredients such as sorbitol, it wasn't able to maintain moisture levels after 15 minutes, although we didn't feel like this was a major negative.

Our testers were fond of its floral scent. Being a foam body wash, it obviously had no issues with foaming, and was easily washed off. Additionally, after rinsing off the body wash, our testers commented that they felt like their skin was nice and smooth!

Kao's Bioré u Body Wash is formulated with sodium laureth-4 carboxylate, a cleansing ingredient that is gentle on the skin. Used in combination with ammonium laureth sulfate, this body wash was able to remove roughly 50% of our artificial sebum.

Unfortunately, our testers found that they had lost moisture in their skin after the 15-minute mark, so it's best to moisturize after washing with this product.

On the other hand, our testers also found that just a little bit of the product was enough to create a fluffy and bouncy foam, which was also easily washed off. They were also fond of the soap's fragrance, commenting that it was gentle enough for even children to use. This product is best for those who want a body wash to share with the whole family.

Kracie's Lamellance Premium Body Wash has a sweet, Aquatic White Floral scent. Many of our testers commented positively on its scent, with some stating that "it would make the perfect way to end a day."

Its rich and thick bubbles were easily washed off, making it ideal for those who want to quickly shower but still have their skin feel moist.

Since it has a mild formula, with non-ionic surfactants, amino acids, and betaines, it was only able to remove about 40% of our artificial sebum. It also left our testers with a 7% reduction in moisture levels after 15 minutes from washing, so you'll also want to moisturize after getting out of the shower. Still, this makes for a gentle body wash with a fantastic fragrance.

Matsuyama Yushi's M-mark Kettle-Crafted Body Wash is formulated with soap made from palm kernel oil and safflower oil that was boiled in a kettle, a traditional soap-making method.

This body wash features simple ingredients that prioritize gentleness. While it did have high amounts of glycerin, it was unable to keep our testers' skin moisturized, making it not the best for those with dry skin. However, in our cleansing test, it was able to remove approximately 50% of our artificial sebum.

This soap has hardly any scent to it, and has about average foaming ability, but it washes off easily and doesn't strip away too much natural oils from your skin, making it a viable choice for most.

Kracie's Naive Body Soap is gentle enough to use on children. However, it's not very hydrating, making it a product that you might want to avoid if you're particularly concerned about dry skin. 

It's mainly formulated with soap, but also uses amino acids to help boost its cleansing ability. Our testers were fond of its natural fragrance, as well as its ability to create plump and fluffy bubbles which were easily rinsed off. 

This body wash is best for someone who wants a body wash with a natural fragrance and decent cleansing ability.

Stella Seed's Amino Mason Whip Cream Body Soap Moist claims to be capable of making dense, whipped-cream like foam.

In our cleansing test, this body wash was able to remove roughly 50% of our artificial sebum. However, it has no notable ingredients that help moisturize the skin, and we found that our testers lost moisture after the 15-minute mark following rinsing.

Our testers liked how it has a light fragrance that isn't too sweet, and that it was able to create a rich and thick foam, allowing them to wash thoroughly.