18 Best Tried and True Japanese Bath Milks in 2022 (Curel, Kneipp Japan, and More)

The motto of the Ulmore series is "A mellow beauty bath to moisturize your skin and lift your mood."

We found the moisturizing power to be excellent. Immediately after bathing, skin moisture increased by 20 percent or more! The water is thick and milky white like cream, which adds to the feeling of hydration; it's like bathing in lotion.

The floral aroma is inviting and enjoyable. Overall, this bath milk is functional, feels great, and is well worth a try.

This one comes in a nicely-designed bottle, and that plus its luxurious aroma and feel make it suitable for gift-giving. Or it's also a great way to treat yourself!

The water content of our testers' skin remained at a three-percent increase up to 30 minutes after soaking. The aroma, a combination of delicious florals and relaxing green herbs, made a strong impression on us. Some said they could sit in a bath filled with this scent and just feel themselves healed.

This bath milk contains rice germ oil as an active ingredient to enhance the retention of body heat after bathing.

We found that body temperature rose by 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit or more for 10 minutes after soaking. It's also incredibly moisturizing, with a 19 percent increase in skin hydration in our tests.

The scent is gentle and floral, similar to fabric softener or clean laundry. If you have skin issues or stiff shoulders, we recommend soaking in this medicated bath milk.

With polyquaternium-10 to provide a layer to trap moisture in the skin, this one is a suitable choice for winters or those who suffer from perennially dry skin. Our tests showed a 10-percent increase in skin moisture.

The sweet, soft scent will envelop you as soon as you pour the liquid into the bath. Our female testers in particular were fans and described it as relaxing. It will invite you into a calm bathtime.

Natural vegetable oil and shea butter work to moisturize the skin in this bath milk from Kneipp Japan. In our tests, they increased hydration by about 12 percent.

The "Cotton Milk" scent is gentle, like soap. It's also notable that it can turn into a bubble bath if you aerate it by adding it to the running water when you fill the tub.

Skin moisture increased by 20 percent or more in our test, thanks to the rice bran oil included in this bath milk. We gave it a perfect score on that front.

But when it came to the scent, our evaluators were divided. No one disliked it, but some thought it was too weak. Others said the palmarosa aroma was sweetly floral and refreshing. They described it as "complex and relaxing."

This medicated bath milk's motto is "It penetrates deep into your pores for soft skin." We found moisturizing to be enough, at an increase of about 14 percent.

If you love an aromatic bath, you'll be impressed by the strong flowery smell. It may even be too strong for some.

This medicated bath milk contains ceramides and eucalyptus extract as moisturizing ingredients. These provide a high level of hydration, increasing the skin's water content by about 19 percent in our tests.

However, 10 minutes after our soak, the surface temperature of our testers' feet had dropped, so we can't say the retention of heat is its best feature. The water color is slightly cloudy, and there is zero scent, so it's great for those who are sensitive to fragrances.

This bath liquid from Kao's "Bub" series contains hyaluronic acid and collagen, and we found skin moisture increased by 12 percent. So if you need hydration, it will do the trick.

It's also suitable for those who prefer mild aromas. The scent is gently floral and not overwhelming.