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FANCL vs MAËLYS

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

FANCL and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines known for distinct approaches, offering thoughtful makeup removers and gentle exfoliants versus targeted serums and advanced formulas. FANCL uses pure, effective formulas suited best for sensitive, dry, and normal skin types, featuring the Facial Washing Powder for acne-prone skin and the Mild Cleansing Oil for skin with dark spots. Meanwhile, MAËLYS delivers specialized solutions suited best for all skin types, with the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots. The brands differ primarily because the Japanese brand provides mild, daily care without harsh irritations, while both offer reliable ways to maintain balanced skin.

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

Popular FANCL vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

FANCL or MAËLYS: which is better?

FANCL is much better than MAËLYS because the products on this page achieve Superior and High Lovi fit levels across nearly all skin types, whereas MAËLYS products mostly rate Low. Additionally, every FANCL product on this page lists no fragrance, helping you avoid potential irritation.

What is the difference between FANCL and MAËLYS?

FANCL products on this page have superior or high Lovi fit levels across nearly all skin types, whereas MAËLYS products range from low to average or caution fit levels. Every FANCL product on this page lists no fragrance, while MAËLYS includes fragrance in RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

Which is more affordable, FANCL or MAËLYS?

I cannot answer that question because the provided page facts and studies do not contain pricing information for either FANCL or MAËLYS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, FANCL or MAËLYS?

FANCL fits acne-prone skin at a High level with Mild Cleansing Oil and a Superior level with Facial Washing Powder, whereas MAËLYS rates Low for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Every FANCL product on this page lists no fragrance, while MAËLYS includes fragrance in one of its two products.

How do the founding years and parent companies of FANCL and MAËLYS compare?

FANCL was founded in 1980 in Japan and has been owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024. In comparison, MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by Barinboim Group.

Which brand has products that are entirely free of fragrance according to their ingredients lists?

FANCL is the brand where every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas MAËLYS has fragrance in one of its two products.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin differ between FANCL's Mild Cleansing Oil and MAËLYS's TOO-FINE serum?

FANCL's Mild Cleansing Oil has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas MAËLYS's TOO-FINE serum has a Low fit level for that skin type.

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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