# FANCL vs the purest

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FANCL and the purest are two skincare lines celebrated for their gentle, thoughtful formulations and reliable daily care. FANCL is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024, known for makeup removers and gentle exfoliants, while the purest is cherished for its gentle moisturizers. The first brand suits sensitive, dry, and normal skin types best, with the Facial Washing Powder for acne-prone skin and the Mild Cleansing Oil for dark spots, whereas the second suits sensitive, dry, and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their product types and origins, with both earning praise through consistent, understated performance.

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 the purest 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=pgd12b14b12e).

### Popular FANCL vs the purest 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)

#### the purest

- [solutions](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/the-purest/solutions/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### FANCL or the purest: which is better?

FANCL is a better fit because Lovi rates its products on this page as Superior or High across nearly all skin types, whereas the purest solutions moisturizer ranges from High down to Low. Additionally, every FANCL product on this page contains no fragrance, making it a safer bet for sensitive routines.

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

FANCL products on this page list no fragrance and earn mostly Superior or High fit levels across skin types, whereas the purest solutions contains fragrance and gets lower fits for most skin types.

### Which is more affordable, FANCL or the purest?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of either FANCL or the purest, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, FANCL or the purest?

FANCL is a better fit for acne-prone skin, with Lovi fit levels of High and Average, whereas the products on this page from the purest rate as Low for acne-prone skin. Every FANCL product on this page also lists no fragrance.

### Between FANCL and the purest, which brand has been established longer?

FANCL has been established longer, having been founded in 1980 in Japan compared to the purest, which was founded in 2020.

### Do any products from the purest list no fragrance in their ingredients, unlike FANCL?

No, the purest has no products on this page listing no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas every product from FANCL lists no fragrance.

### Which brand offers a product with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin?

FANCL offers products with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin, specifically the Mild Cleansing Oil and Facial Washing Powder. Additionally, every product on this FANCL page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [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
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [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 · Molecules, 2023
- [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
- [Antiaging, Brightening, and Antioxidant Efficacy of Fermented Bilberry Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39064646/) Vaccinium myrtillus · Nutrients, 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
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

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

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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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