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Kanebo Freeplus Mild Soap A
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
Kanebo

Freeplus Mild Soap A

$18vs $35 Cetaphil

100g

Why this product

Gentle daily cleansing without stripping natural oils

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What it does: pH-balanced solid cleanser for sensitive skin types

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Skin types: sensitive, dry, normal.

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vs Cetaphil: $18 vs $35. Gentler than Cetaphil while providing better cleansing efficacy

Key facts★ r/AsianBeauty Holy Grail
Cost per ml$Infinity/ml
vs Western equivalent49% less
Key activePotassium Palmitate
Community discussions (est.)2,749+
Made byKanebo Cosmetics
Community consensus2,749+ discussions

Consistently rated Holy Grail across an estimated 2,749+ community discussions on r/AsianBeauty. Most common praise: this is the holy grail cleanser for anyone with reactive skin - it's impossible to overuse.

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Why this step exists in K-beauty

Kanebo's Freeplus line embodies the Japanese principle of 'less is more' for sensitive skin care. This soap represents decades of research into creating the gentlest possible cleansing experience while maintaining effectiveness.

How to use

WhenAM/PM
AmountSmall amount
MethodWork into rich lather with wet hands, massage gently onto damp face, rinse thoroughly
Before thisMakeup removal or oil cleansing
After thisToner or essence

Key ingredients

Potassium PalmitateGlycerinSorbitolSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
sulfatessynthetic fragrancesdyesparabensalcohol

Details

pH Level5.5-6.0
TextureSolid soap bar
ScentFragrance-free
Key FeatureHypoallergenic formula
Manufactured byKanebo Cosmetics

Western equivalent

Cetaphil

Gentle Skin Cleanser

$35

Nearly 50% less than comparable Western gentle cleansers

Gentler than Cetaphil while providing better cleansing efficacy

The bottom line

Kanebo Freeplus Mild Soap A is a gentle cleanser that costs $18 for 100g. It has 2,749+ community discussions and Holy Grail status on r/AsianBeauty. The Western equivalent (Cetaphil) runs $35 — you save 49%. Best for sensitive, dry, normal skin.