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Elemis vs FANCL

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Elemis and FANCL are established skincare houses, founded respectively in Britain in 1989 and in Japan in 1980, that offer thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, toners, makeup removers, and gentle exfoliants. Elemis harnesses nourishing ingredients like glycerin and shea to best suit mature skin and dry sensitive skin, while FANCL crafts pure, effective formulas that suit sensitive, dry, and normal skin types best without harsh irritations. Ultimately, both brands differ through their distinct product lineups and key components, with the former featuring standout solutions such as the Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment, Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel, and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, and the latter providing the Facial Washing Powder and Mild Cleansing Oil for balanced daily care.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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FANCL is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024.

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This page compares some of the most popular Elemis and FANCL products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Elemis vs FANCL products

Questions and answers

Elemis or FANCL: which is better?

FANCL is better for fragrance-free routines, as every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas Elemis includes fragrance in the majority of its formulations. Additionally, Lovi finds that FANCL products provide Superior fit levels across several skin types with just two items.

What is the difference between Elemis and FANCL?

Elemis is a British brand founded in 1989 that offers 22 scented and unscented products on this page, whereas FANCL is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 that features two completely fragrance-free products. Lovi rates Elemis as a Superior fit for mature skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or FANCL?

Elemis is a higher priced brand, whereas FANCL is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or FANCL?

FANCL may cause fewer breakouts than Elemis because the products on this page list no fragrance, whereas most Elemis products contain fragrance which sometimes notes skin irritation.

Which brand has been around longer and where were they founded, Elemis or FANCL?

FANCL has been around slightly longer, having been founded in Japan in 1980, whereas Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989.

How many products do Elemis and FANCL have that are completely free of fragrance?

Elemis has 4 products on this page that list no fragrance, whereas FANCL has every product completely free of fragrance.

Which Elemis and FANCL products achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Elemis achieves a Superior Lovi fit level with the Pro-Collagen Night Cream, while FANCL achieves it with the Mild Cleansing Oil and the Facial Washing Powder.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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