10 Best Tried and True Japanese Makeup Remover Wipes in 2023 (Beauty Expert-Reviewed)

Shiseido's Clé de Peau Beauté LINGETTES DÉMAQUILLANTES VISAGE is able to quickly remove even waterproof make up. It also deep cleanses pores while still leaving the skin moisturized.

These makeup wipes contain argania spinosa kernel oil and camellia seed oil to soften the skin, and trehalose and sodium hyaluronate to moisturize and condition. Testers scored it highly when it came to its gentleness since it was easy to apply and didn't aggravate sensitive skin.

As for removing makeup, it took only one swipe to remove foundation and five rubs to completely remove eye makeup. Testers also commented that the luxurious floral fragrance was also pleasant.

If you like soft makeup remover wipes with added fragrance and moisturizing properties, we recommend this one.

Senka All Clear Sheet is made of 100% natural cotton with extra-fine fibers. To ensure hydration, it's also made with high oil content which isn't very common in makeup remover wipes. You can expect great moisturized skin after using these.

Testers noted that these sheets are rather small and thin. Although it didn't contain many cleansing ingredients, it felt fresh when on the skin and it was easy to use. The ingredients were also gentle, making them suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The product demonstrated high cleansing power, removing foundation and eyeliner with a single swipe. Some stronger mascara left some residue but we were able to remove it by rubbing back and forth a few more times.

These wipes are great for those who want sheets that feel soft against the skin and can quickly remove makeup.

Although just one swipe wasn't enough to fully remove all makeup, after about five swipes, most makeup was gone. The sheets successfully removed grime and even stubborn dark eye makeup.

The sheets are large and thick. Testers found the citrus scent to be refreshing and they were also impressed by the fact that these wipes can be used for any skin type. The moisturizing ingredients include magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and polyquaternium-51, which scored higher points in our ingredient reviews.

These wipes are great for those who want to remove heavy makeup and enjoy refreshing citrus scents in their skincare items.

Dr. Ci:Labo's Cleansing Sheet is a soft-feeling microfiber wipe that removes makeup and sebum without irritating the skin.

In terms of feel, this sheet didn't feel super refreshing, but that wasn't much of an issue when we were only using it for parts of the face. It contains moisturizing ingredients such as water-soluble collagen, sodium hyaluronate, and glycosyl trehalose to hydrate the skin.

The sheet scored high points for its cleansing power. One wipe removed foundation with one swipe and thick makeup with five swipes. This is a cleansing wipe that can handle heavy makeup.

Nice & Quick Botanical Cleansing Sheet is marketed as a time-saving makeup wipe that removes makeup and moisturizes the skin at the same time.

Testers noted that the mesh-like perforations and lower moisture content gave these sheets a harder texture. It also didn’t contain a sufficient amount of cleansing agents which led to a lower score in the ingredients department. With that said, the wipes were easy to use and the gentle ingredients were suitable for those with sensitive skin.

Although it lacked cleansing ingredients, the wipes were still able to remove most makeup. It took only one wipe to remove foundation and five rubs to remove most other forms of makeup. Mascara was the most difficult to remove quickly, but a few extra gentle scrubs did the trick.

The PureVivi Cleansing Sheet markets its ability to remove most makeup, from eyeliners and concealers to lipsticks and mascaras. 

While the wipes are on the thinner side, they contain a decent amount of cleansing ingredients. However, they did feel tougher against the skin due to their firmer texture. Although it didn't contain many moisturizing ingredients, it received high points due to its gentle formula which catered well to sensitive skin.

These wipes had decent cleansing power. Although it didn’t remove all makeup with a single swipe, particularly mascara, it removed most others after five rubs. If you use waterproof mascara or eyeliner, we recommend using an additional makeup remover just for those areas.

MUJI Cleansing Sheets are thin and compact, making them convenient for carrying around.

Much like most MUJI products, these wipes only contain simple ingredients. While they contain gentle ingredients, they do lack moisturizing ones. The sheets were also somewhat hard to the touch and slightly uncomfortable on the skin. That being said, the wipes were quite dense, which helped compensate for the harder surface texture.

In terms of removing makeup, the MUJI sheet received a perfect score for its cleansing power. With a single swipe, foundation was removed with no residue, and eye makeup was removed after five rubs. This wipe is perfect for on-the-go cleansing as it can clearly remove even heavy makeup with a single swipe.

Tokiwa Pharmaceutical's ZuboLabo Night Toning Emulsion Sheet is formulated to remove makeup while moisturizing the skin as if you used a lotion or toner.

The wipes are saturated with an emulsion, sufficiently moisturizing our skin after we wiped our faces. However, since the product is formulated with alcohol, it's best to avoid using these when your skin is irritated.

However, in terms of makeup removal, this product fell a bit short. We were able to remove our base makeup in one fell swoop, but we were unable to remove our eye makeup even after wiping five times. If you want to neatly remove all of your makeup, this might be a bit lacking.