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Kiehl's vs FANCL

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

Kiehl's and FANCL are respected skincare brands that offer thoughtful selections of moisturizers, serums, toners, eye products, makeup removers, and gentle exfoliants. Kiehl's is anchored by nourishing ingredients like glycerin and squalane, while the Japanese brand crafts pure formulas suited for sensitive, dry, and normal skin types. The American brand suits skin with dark spots and dry skin best, addressing concerns through carefully formulated hydration. Ultimately, both brands differ as the former relies on targeted active ingredients for barrier function and hydration, whereas the latter provides mild daily care without harsh irritations.

Kiehl's is an American skincare brand founded in 1851 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000.

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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 Kiehl's and FANCL products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Kiehl's vs FANCL products

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or FANCL: which is better?

Kiehl's and FANCL serve different needs, with Kiehl's offering a wide variety of targeted treatments and cleansers while FANCL focuses on fragrance-free essentials. Lovi rates FANCL's Facial Washing Powder as a Superior fit for sensitive and oily skin.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and FANCL?

Kiehl's offers a wide range of products with varying Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas FANCL provides just two fragrance-free products on this page.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or FANCL?

Reviewers on the Kiehl's page often note a high price point, while the page for FANCL contains no such pricing feedback.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Kiehl's or FANCL?

Reviewers note that Kiehl's products frequently cause breakouts and skin irritation. Conversely, FANCL products on this page list no fragrance and do not carry reports of breakouts.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Kiehl's and FANCL compare?

Kiehl's was founded in 1851 in the United States and has been owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000, whereas FANCL was founded in 1980 in Japan and has been owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024.

Which products from Kiehl's and FANCL achieve a Superior fit level for dry skin or sensitive skin?

For dry skin, Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate achieves a Superior fit level. For sensitive skin, FANCL Facial Washing Powder and Kiehl's Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner and Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner achieve a Superior fit level.

How does the fragrance content differ across the product lineups of Kiehl's and FANCL?

Kiehl's includes fragrance in a small number of the products on this page, while FANCL has no fragrance listed across its entire product lineup.

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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