10 Japanese Body Soaps: From Liquid and Foam Types to Special Care Items

Finding the right body soap for your needs

Bottled body soaps often have longer-lasting scents and are easier to lather compared to bar soaps. Foaming body soaps are also popular, producing a fine lather with a single push, making them quick and gentle on the skin. Liquid soaps, on the other hand, are usually more cost-effective.

Whichever option you choose, we recommend selecting a gentle product to support your skin's barrier function. If you have dry or sensitive skin, rest assured as these products are mildly acidic, contain amino acid cleansers, and include moisturizing ingredients like ceramide. Some are also fragrance- and colorant-free, with mild formulas designed to retain the skin’s natural sebum.

Top 3 body soaps based on @cosme user reviews

First up are the three items that won the @cosme Best Cosmetics Award in the body soap category. Based on consumer reviews, the @cosme award is a trusted guide for Japanese beauty products. Popular picks include soaps that target body odor, exfoliating products, and options tailored for specific skin needs.

Deoco Body Cleanse: Eliminates body odor

Rohto's Deoco line is designed for women concerned about body odor. Rohto discovered that the youthful, fresh scent fades with age due to a decrease in lactone, a key fragrance compound. Their medicated Body Cleanse includes lactone and advanced cleansing technology to effectively target and remove odor at its source.

Many @cosme reviews highlight that users no longer worry about sweat or underarm odor, with the creamy foam also receiving high praise. WAmazing Shop offers both the 350ml bottle and a refill pack.

Nivea Angel Skin Body Wash: Popular for its lovely scent

Nivea's Angel Skin Body Wash is popular for its appealing scent, especially the Savon & Bouquet fragrance. Formulated with yogurt-based beauty ingredients for hydration, white clay for cleansing, and whipped foam, it gently removes dead skin cells and dirt to help prevent rough skin.

Hacci Bee Hug Body Wash: Packed with honey for peeling and moisturizing effects

Hacci is a luxurious brand that uses high-quality honey, and their Bee Hug Body Wash contains at least 8 percent honey. With gentle exfoliation and moisturizing properties, it leaves your skin so hydrated and clean that you won’t even need cream.

The shower gel emits a rich, mellow honey scent. Just massage it in gently, rinse, and enjoy a soft finish. The natural sugars in honey also help cleanse your skin, keeping dirt and impurities at bay.

5 popular body soaps

Here are five popular body soaps that are not only effective cleansers but also gentle on the skin, featuring both liquid and foam options.

Liquid Type: Bouncia Body Soap

Bouncia is a well-known body soap that’s ideal for anyone who finds it difficult to create lather or simply doesn’t have the time or energy. It effortlessly produces a rich, dense foam.

Just pump a small amount onto a wet nylon towel, rub it well to incorporate air, and then knead to lift the bubbles. The fine foam penetrates pores, effectively cleansing dirt without the need for scrubbing.

Infused with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and collagen, it leaves your skin feeling hydrated and smooth after washing. Choose from two scents—White Soap and Airy Bouquet—or opt for the highly moisturizing Premium Moist type.

Liquid Type: Mellsavon Floral Herb Body Wash

Mellsavon combines the convenience of body soap with the benefits of traditional bar soap, all while avoiding petroleum-based cleaning ingredients. Using the traditional cold process method from southern France, this low-temperature manufacturing ensures that glycerin—a natural moisturizer derived from plant oils—is fully incorporated, helping to lock in nourishing skincare properties.

The Floral Herb body wash, in particular, features common moisturizing ingredients like oleic acid, propolis extract, and sesame seed extract, along with four unique plant extracts, including escargot and white truffle, to promote soft and smooth skin.

Foam type: Biore u The Body Body Wash Purely Savon

Biore u The Body is a skincare brand dedicated to enhancing the skin's natural functions. This body wash features ultra-fine, cream-like foam designed to reduce friction caused by over-washing.

There's no need to scrub; simply spread the body wash over your skin, and the ultra-fine foam will absorb dirt, cleansing your entire body while preserving its moisture-retaining abilities. With a mild acidity, it's safe for babies and gentle enough for sensitive skin that tends to flake.

Foam type: Collage Furu Furu Foam Soap

Collage Furu Furu Foam Soap is a line of medicated antibacterial soaps that target not just dirt, but also bacteria and odors. Alongside antibacterial ingredients, it features components that inhibit bacterial growth. This soap is a reliable ally for anyone concerned about body odor, effectively tackling the causes of foot odor and age-related scents.

Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, dye-free, and slightly acidic, this formula is ideal for sensitive skin. It's versatile enough for various uses, including odor removal, acne prevention, cleaning sensitive areas, and washing your baby. The bottles come in two colors—light blue and pink—but the contents, capacity, and price remain the same.

Foam type: Spa Treatment Mom & Baby Perfect Wash

Spa Treatment's Mom & Baby series allows parents and children to care for their skin together. Made from pure water that’s free of invisible impurities through advanced purification technology, these products also avoid common allergens like colorants, ethanol, and silicone.

Perfect Wash is a mildly acidic cleanser designed for your hair, face, and body—all in one bottle. Its thick texture effectively removes dirt while keeping your skin moisturized and preserving its natural oils.

The convenient pump bottle makes it easy to use, even when you’re holding a baby. Plus, the subtle scent of natural ingredients like Roman chamomile and mandarin orange essential oils adds a refreshing touch to bath time.

2 intimate cleansers for everyday care

The skin in intimate areas is delicate and sensitive. Factors like steam, heat, and friction can raise the pH level in these regions, encouraging bacterial growth that can lead to odor and itching. That’s why hypoallergenic and mildly acidic care is crucial for these areas.

If you’ve been using regular body soap, now is the perfect time to shift your focus to specialized care. Here are the top-rated intimate washes that won the @cosme Best Cosmetics Award.

Iroha Intimate Wash (foam type) Bergamot and Bitter Orange Fragrance

Iroha aims to create products that are genuinely gentle on women's bodies, with a development team primarily made up of women. Their Intimate Wash is a popular foaming soap designed specifically for the intimate areas.

It’s infused with beautifying and moisturizing ingredients that combat dullness and dryness, all while featuring a sophisticated bergamot and bitter orange scent. Just one pump creates a fine foam that gently and effectively removes dirt.

PH Japan Feminine Wash Shower Splash

PH Japan's Feminine Wash is made from naturally derived ingredients for reliable, comfortable use. This mildly acidic soap, with a pH of 4.5 to 5—matching that of intimate areas—cleanses your entire body while preserving its natural pH balance. It also contains hyaluronic acid, collagen, and five plant extracts for gentle hydration.

Buy body soaps tax-free on WAmazing Shop

We’ve highlighted popular body soaps from Japan, including options from liquid to foam types and those specifically for intimate areas. All of these body soaps are available tax-free on WAmazing Shop. You can easily order them before or during your trip and pick them up at designated airports and major train stations across Japan. Don't forget to explore our other body soap offerings and give them a try.

*The information in this article, such as prices and business hours, was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change. Please refer to the official website(s) for the latest information.