Cleansing Research N: Use Directions and 120g vs 145g

Two official BCL packages: Cleansing Research Wash Cleansing N 120 g and N 145 g extra size. Japan Drugstore Guides
Looking for the green Cleansing Research face wash in a Japanese drugstore? Check for ウォッシュクレンジング N and the pack size. This guide covers N 120g, with a separate note on the 145g bonus-size pack. The useful detail to know before opening it: the manufacturer gives two ways to use it, depending on the purpose.

IreneI’m Irene, a Taiwanese pharmacist working in a Japanese drugstore. Here’s how to read the N label and choose the right set of directions.

Keep these three details on your shopping list

  • Full name: クレンジングリサーチ ウォッシュクレンジング N.
  • 120g is the regular pack; 145g is the increased-size N pack.
  • N contains scrub particles and fragrance. It is not a fragrance-free, scrub-free cleanser.

What is Wash Cleansing N?

BCL describes N as a three-in-one cleanser for makeup removal, face washing and exfoliating care. Its listed exfoliating ingredients include malic acid, papain and synthetic-wax scrub particles; apple juice is listed as a moisturizing ingredient. It has a fresh-apple scent.

The manufacturer’s description explains the product’s intended use. It does not establish that it removes every waterproof cosmetic or suits every skin type. If you use stubborn eye makeup, check that makeup’s removal instructions rather than rubbing harder with this scrub.

Cleansing Research Wash Cleansing N 120g regular pack exterior
N 120g regular pack exterior. Image source: BCL official product page.

Should you lather it first?

The answer depends on what you are using it for. These two routes summarize BCL’s directions for N:

Makeup or thorough dirt removal

Wet your skinApply an appropriate amount without latheringMassage gently in circles, then rinse

Morning wash or second cleanse

Take an appropriate amount in your handAdd water and work into a light latherMassage gently, then rinse

Original guide diagram based on BCL’s N instructions. Choose the route that matches your purpose.

“Without lathering” still means applying to wet skin. The second-cleanse directions are an option for that situation, not a requirement to wash twice every time. Use the appropriate amount indicated on your pack and keep your touch gentle.

N 120g and N 145g: what changes?

120gRegular N pack
Product code 04215

145g

Increased-size N pack
25g more; product code 01376

The official pages list the same ingredients and directions for these two N packs. Both currently show ¥1,100 including tax. BCL describes 145g as a limited-release increased-size pack, so do not assume every store carries it or that it has replaced 120g. Prices and availability can differ by store.

Cleansing Research Wash Cleansing N 145g increased-size pack exterior
N 145g increased-size pack exterior. Image source: BCL official product page.

The other letters are separate products. BCL’s lineup also includes b, C, BLACK, A, AZ and medicated AC. Check the full name rather than borrowing an ingredient or acne-prevention claim from another tube.

Before using a scrub cleanser

Keep it away from your eyes and irritated skin.The N120g listing from retailer Matsukiyo Cocokara, matched by JAN 4515061042150, advises avoiding areas with wounds, swelling or eczema and stopping if redness, itching, irritation or other skin changes occur. If it gets into your eyes, rinse immediately without rubbing. Seek an eye doctor if a foreign-body sensation remains.

Keep it out of children’s reach and away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. Check the warnings on the pack you buy.

For general exfoliation advice, the American Academy of Dermatology notes that scrubs can irritate dry, sensitive or acne-prone skin. Exfoliating alongside topical retinoids, retinol or benzoyl peroxide may also worsen dryness or irritation. Avoid exfoliating sunburned or broken skin, moisturize afterward, and do not keep scrubbing through discomfort. If you are unsure, ask a dermatologist.

This is general skin-care guidance, not a product-specific contraindication list or a reason to stop prescribed treatment. A cleanser’s everyday-use marketing is not a requirement to exfoliate daily.

A simple buying check

Choose this specific tube only after checking N, the pack size, and whether you want a fragranced scrub cleanser. Keep the two use modes in mind. More pressure, more frequent use or a longer massage is not a shortcut to smaller pores.

Sources and scope

Checked November 11, 2026 (Japan). Product details and directions are based on BCL’s official pages. Precautions are separately sourced from Matsukiyo Cocokara’s matching product listing; AAD provides general exfoliation guidance. JAPANKURU’s sponsored article of September 26, 2025 provides Japan-shopping context.

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