# FANCL vs Asarai

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FANCL and Asarai are distinct skincare lines offering thoughtful daily solutions for balanced skin. The Japanese brand founded in 1980 is loved for its gentle makeup removers and exfoliating powders that suit sensitive, dry, and normal skin types. Conversely, Asarai is cherished for its nutrient-rich [clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/clay) masks and restorative botanical formulas tailored for balanced, dry, and combination skin. While the former focuses on mild care and targeted cleansing, the latter transforms daily routines into mindful rituals through soothing, purifying ingredients.

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)

This page compares some of the most popular FANCL and Asarai 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=pg27c714c935).

### Popular FANCL vs Asarai products

#### FANCL

- [Mild Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/fancl/mild-cleansing-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [€55.88 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0773Q4M66?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Facial Washing Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/fancl/facial-washing-powder/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [€19.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01KTJXVI4?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### Asarai

- [Earth Tones Face Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/asarai/earth-tones-face-mask/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### FANCL or Asarai: which is better?

FANCL is better for most skin types, as Lovi rates its products on this page as Superior for dry sensitive skin, mature skin, and several others, whereas Asarai only reaches an Average fit across all skin types.

### What is the difference between FANCL and Asarai?

FANCL products on this page generally offer higher Lovi fit levels across various skin types compared to Asarai, with several rated Superior, while Asarai's Earth Tones Face Mask ranks as Average for all listed skin types.

### Which is more affordable, FANCL or Asarai?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either FANCL or Asarai.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, FANCL or Asarai?

FANCL products on this page have a High fit for acne-prone skin and a Superior fit for oily acne-prone skin, whereas Asarai has an Average fit for both skin types.

### When were FANCL and Asarai founded and who owns them?

FANCL was founded in 1980 in Japan and has been owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024. Asarai was founded in 2018 and is owned by Asarai Inc.

### Do FANCL and Asarai products contain any fragrance in their ingredients?

Both FANCL and Asarai products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Which brand offers products with a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin, FANCL or Asarai?

FANCL offers products on this page with a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin, including its Mild Cleansing Oil and Facial Washing Powder. Asarai's Earth Tones Face Mask only achieves an Average fit for this skin type.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952107/) Rice bran oil · Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011
- [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
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [A retrospective assessment and comparison of the effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide; the combination of topical niacinamide, gallic acid, and lauric acid; and the combination of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin in acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32390309/) Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract · Dermatologic Therapy, 2020
- [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
- [Synergetic Effects of Aloe Vera Extract with Trimethylglycine for Targeted Aquaporin 3 Regulation and Long-Term Skin Hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38611819/) Betaine · Molecules, 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
- [The use of different concentrations of betaine as a reducing irritation agent in soaps monitored visually and non-invasively](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12535284/) Betaine · Skin Research and Technology, 2003

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [FANCL](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/fancl)
- Skincare: [Asarai](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/asarai)

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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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