# FANCL vs A+

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FANCL and A+ are esteemed Asian skincare brands offering pure, gentle, and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. FANCL, founded in Japan in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, is known for its thoughtful makeup removers and gentle exfoliants, while the Indian brand is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers. Both suit sensitive skin best, though the Japanese brand also suits dry and normal skin types, featuring the Facial Washing Powder for acne and the Mild Cleansing Oil for dark spots, compared to the 345 Relief Cream by A+.

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

[fancl.jp](https://www.fancl.jp/en/about/outline/index.html) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FANCL_Corporation) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/40398-22)

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

[pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/554388-85)

This page compares some of the most popular FANCL and A+ products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg83c0bb7306).

### Popular FANCL vs A+ products

#### FANCL

- [Mild Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/fancl/mild-cleansing-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$32.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09NXN33S8?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Facial Washing Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/fancl/facial-washing-powder/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit

#### A+

- [345 Relief Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/a/345-relief-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### FANCL or A+: which is better?

FANCL is better because the products on this page have a superior or high Lovi fit across almost all skin types, whereas A+ fits most skin types only on an average level.

### What is the difference between FANCL and A+?

FANCL products on this page get a Superior or High Lovi fit across nearly all skin types, whereas A+ reaches only Average or Low fits. Furthermore, every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which is more affordable, FANCL or A+?

I cannot answer this question because the provided page facts and studies do not contain pricing or affordability information for FANCL or A+.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, FANCL or A+?

FANCL is a better fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its products on this page as High to Superior for acne-prone skin, while A+ rates as Average.

### Which brand has been around longer, FANCL or A+?

FANCL has been around longer than A+, having been founded in Japan in 1980 compared to A+, which was founded in India in 1990.

### Do any of the products from FANCL or A+ contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both FANCL and A+ lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between FANCL's Mild Cleansing Oil and A+'s 345 Relief Cream?

For dry skin, FANCL's Mild Cleansing Oil has a Superior Lovi fit, whereas A+'s 345 Relief Cream has an Average fit.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol, Tocopherol vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol, Tocopherol vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Clinical, biometric and structural evaluation of the long-term effects of a topical treatment with ascorbic acid and madecassoside in photoaged human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503551/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2008
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Molecules, 2023
- [A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
- [Efficacy and safety of moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese versus 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in decreasing adverse reaction and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing: A split-face, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945430/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752031/) Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [Development of solid lipid microparticles (SLMs) containing asiatic acid for topical treatment of acne: Characterization, stability, in vitro and in vivo anti-acne assessment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460769/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2024
- [Why is sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) mild to the skin barrier? - An in vitro investigation based on the relative sizes of the SCI micelles and the skin aqueous pores](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17598025/) Sodium cocoyl isethionate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [FANCL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/fancl)
- Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/a)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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