LuLuLun Cleansing Balm: Black vs White vs Red vs Blue Compared

LuLuLun Cleansing Toning Balm (ルルルンクレンジング トーニングバーム) is LuLuLun’s makeup-removing cleansing balm, made to both remove makeup and condition skin. It comes in four types for different skin concerns: CLEAR BLACK for blackheads and visible pores, HYDRATE WHITE for dryness-related dullness, SMOOTH RED for dullness and roughness from old dead skin cells, and MILD BLUE for sensitive, easily irritated skin. Each is a 90 g jar for ¥2,420 on LuLuLun’s official Japanese shop, and LuLuLun says you don’t need to double cleanse afterwards. This guide compares all four, based on LuLuLun’s official Japanese pages.

What you’ll learn in this article:

• What LuLuLun Cleansing Toning Balm is, and what all four types share
• CLEAR BLACK, HYDRATE WHITE, SMOOTH RED and MILD BLUE compared
• The full ingredient list of each balm
• How to use a LuLuLun cleansing balm step by step
• How to buy LuLuLun cleansing balm from Japan

What Is LuLuLun Cleansing Toning Balm?

LuLuLun Cleansing Toning Balm is a solid cleansing balm that melts at body temperature into a thick, melty texture, which LuLuLun says lifts away makeup and dirt while cushioning the skin against friction. LuLuLun calls it a “toning” balm because each type combines cleansing ingredients with conditioning ingredients for one skin concern. LuLuLun also says it emulsifies faster than its previous balm, so the whole cleanse takes less time, and that no double cleanse is needed.

Japanese name	ルルルンクレンジング トーニングバーム
Name on the jar	LuLuLun Cleansing Toning Balm
Types	CLEAR BLACK, HYDRATE WHITE, SMOOTH RED, MILD BLUE
Price in Japan	¥2,420 per 90 g jar on LuLuLun’s official shop
Comes with	Spatula
Double cleanse	Not needed (LuLuLun)
Scent	Fragranced; each type has its own scent (see comparison)
pH	Not published by LuLuLun

Specs from LuLuLun’s official Japanese product pages (as of October 2026).

LuLuLun Cleansing Balm: All 4 Types Compared

Choose CLEAR BLACK for blackheads, visible pores and shine; HYDRATE WHITE if your skin feels dry or tight after cleansing; SMOOTH RED for dullness and roughness from build-up of old dead skin cells; and MILD BLUE if your skin is sensitive or prone to irritation.

From LuLuLun’s official Japanese product pages, with scent and after-wash feel from LuLuLun’s own column on the balms (as of October 2026). LuLuLun lists the charcoal, enzymes, lactic acid and lava powder as skin-conditioning ingredients in cleansing, and its blackhead and dullness claims refer to old dead skin cells and dryness.

LuLuLun Cleansing Balm CLEAR BLACK: For Blackheads and Visible Pores

CLEAR BLACK (the black jar) is the balm for blackheads caused by old dead skin cells, visible pores and oily shine. LuLuLun says its charcoal adsorbs makeup and sebum, and its two enzymes, protease and lipase, break down the sebum plugs in pores. It also contains azelaic acid, a vitamin C derivative (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) that LuLuLun lists as a tightening ingredient, and soy seed extract, which LuLuLun says condition skin with visible pores and leave it feeling smooth.

Full ingredients (CLEAR BLACK): Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Rice Bran Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Diethylhexyl Sebacate, Sunflower Seed Wax, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Azelaic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Protease, Lipase, Charcoal, Montmorillonite, Soybean Seed Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Maltodextrin, Fragrance, Tocopherol.

LuLuLun Cleansing Balm HYDRATE WHITE: For Dryness and Dullness

HYDRATE WHITE (the white jar) is the moisturising balm for dullness caused by dryness and excess dead skin, and for skin that feels dry or tight after cleansing. Its AHA, lactic acid (listed by LuLuLun as a skin-conditioning ingredient), gently lifts away sebum and clogged pore plugs, according to LuLuLun, while retinyl palmitate (a vitamin A derivative), three plant butters (cacao, shea and murumuru), horse chestnut seed extract, hydrolyzed collagen and sodium hyaluronate condition and moisturise.

Full ingredients (HYDRATE WHITE): Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Rice Bran Oil, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa(Hydroxystearate/Stearate/Rosinate), PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Diethylhexyl Sebacate, Sunflower Seed Wax, Silica, Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Horse Chestnut Seed Extract, Water, Corn Oil, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Fragrance, Tocopherol.

LuLuLun Cleansing Balm SMOOTH RED: For Dullness and Roughness

SMOOTH RED (the red jar) is the balm for what LuLuLun calls ageing signs: a build-up of dullness and roughness from old dead skin cells. It uses lava powder, which LuLuLun calls “mud”, to adsorb dirt from pores, plus the same protease and lipase enzymes as CLEAR BLACK. For conditioning, it contains royal jelly peptide (hydrolyzed royal jelly protein), niacinamide and cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12).

Full ingredients (SMOOTH RED): Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Rice Bran Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Sunflower Seed Wax, Diethylhexyl Sebacate, Sunflower Seed Oil, C10-18 Triglycerides, Diisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Niacinamide, Cyanocobalamin, Protease, Lipase, Lava Powder, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, Castor Oil, Maltodextrin, Water, Glycerin, Shea Butter, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides.

LuLuLun Cleansing Balm MILD BLUE: For Sensitive Skin

MILD BLUE (the blue jar) is the gentlest balm, for skin that feels easily irritated because of dryness or external stress. It cleanses with human-type ceramides (NP, NG and AP), which LuLuLun says remove makeup mildly and leave skin moist, and conditions with guaiazulene (azulene), panthenol, ectoin and a Lactobacillus ferment, which LuLuLun lists as skin-conditioning ingredients that help prevent rough skin.

Full ingredients (MILD BLUE): Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Rice Bran Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Sunflower Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Diethylhexyl Sebacate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide NG, Ceramide AP, Guaiazulene, Panthenol, Ectoin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Castor Oil, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Maltodextrin, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Water, Kaolin, Sunflower Seed Oil, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Phytosterols, Propanediol, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Ultramarines.

Ingredient lists as published by LuLuLun (checked October 2026). The English names are our translations of LuLuLun’s Japanese labelling names. Formulas can change, so always check the package.

How to Use LuLuLun Cleansing Balm

Use LuLuLun Cleansing Toning Balm on a dry face with dry hands, massage it over your makeup, then add a little water until it turns milky white and rinse it off. LuLuLun says no double cleanse is needed.

1. With dry hands and a dry face, scoop a suitable amount with the spatula.
2. Break the balm up a little with your fingertips to soften it.
3. Spread it over your whole face, working it into your makeup in small circles.
4. Around the sides of your nose, use your fingertips in smaller circles.
5. Add a little water or lukewarm water and blend until the balm turns white; this means it has emulsified.
6. Rinse thoroughly. There’s no need to wash your face again.

LuLuLun notes that the surface of the balm may crack, which doesn’t affect quality. Keep water out of the jar, close the lid firmly after use, and keep the spatula clean.

Where to Buy LuLuLun Cleansing Balm

The easiest way to get LuLuLun Cleansing Toning Balm outside Japan is to order it from Japan through kachicollect. Buy from the kachicollect catalog with no proxy fees, and if you can’t find the type you want there, search Japanese stores or marketplaces for its Japanese name, such as ルルルンクレンジング トーニングバーム CLEAR BLACK, and paste the product URL into kachicollect for an instant quote, with no request fee. Duties are shown in your total before you pay, and orders ship worldwide with tracking in about 7 to 14 days.

LuLuLun’s official Japanese shop doesn’t ship overseas or accept credit cards issued outside Japan, according to its FAQ. On marketplaces such as eBay, check the colour name and the 90 g size.

Proxy services that buy from Japanese stores on your behalf are another option, but the service fee they advertise is only the starting point, and various other charges are added on top by the time you check out.

For every LuLuLun series in one place, from daily masks to the cleansing balm, see our LuLuLun guide.

LuLuLun Cleansing Balm FAQ

Which LuLuLun cleansing balm is best for blackheads?

CLEAR BLACK, which LuLuLun made for blackheads from old dead skin cells, visible pores and shine, with charcoal and protease and lipase enzymes.

Which LuLuLun cleansing balm is best for sensitive skin?

MILD BLUE, which LuLuLun made for skin that feels easily irritated, with human-type ceramides and guaiazulene. Like the others, it contains fragrance, so patch-test it on the inside of your arm first if your skin is sensitive.

Do I need to double cleanse after LuLuLun cleansing balm?

No. LuLuLun says a double cleanse isn’t needed after its Cleansing Toning Balm.

Can I use LuLuLun cleansing balm with eyelash extensions?

LuLuLun’s official column says CLEAR BLACK, HYDRATE WHITE and SMOOTH RED can be used with eyelash extensions attached with standard cyanoacrylate-based glue. We couldn’t find the same statement for MILD BLUE, and if your lash artist used a different glue, check with them first.

Can I use LuLuLun CLEAR BLACK on days without makeup?

Yes. LuLuLun’s official column suggests CLEAR BLACK can also be used on bare skin in place of a face wash.

Can I use LuLuLun cleansing balm with wet hands?

No. LuLuLun says to use it with a dry face and dry hands, and to add water only at the end to emulsify it.

Is LuLuLun cleansing balm fragrance-free?

No. All four types list fragrance in their ingredients, and each has its own scent: citrus green (CLEAR BLACK), flower musk (HYDRATE WHITE), red berry (SMOOTH RED) and eucalyptus mint (MILD BLUE), according to LuLuLun’s official column.

Why is my LuLuLun cleansing balm cracked?

LuLuLun says cracks on the surface of the balm can happen and don’t affect its quality.

Conclusion: Which LuLuLun Cleansing Balm to Choose

Choose CLEAR BLACK for blackheads and visible pores, HYDRATE WHITE if cleansing leaves your skin dry, SMOOTH RED for dullness and roughness from build-up, or MILD BLUE for sensitive skin. All four melt into a thick balm, emulsify quickly and need no double cleanse. Follow it with one of LuLuLun’s daily lotion masks, such as Pure Everys or Precious, or see all the LuLuLun Hydra masks compared.

The simplest way to get it outside Japan is kachicollect: buy from the catalog with no proxy fees, or paste a Japanese store URL for an instant quote. You pay the item price plus shipping, and duties are shown before you pay.