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The Ordinary vs FANCL

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

The Ordinary and FANCL are distinct skincare houses that cater thoughtfully to varying complexions through targeted, science-backed formulations. The Canadian brand offers serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners built around hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, while the Japanese counterpart is loved for its thoughtful makeup removers and gentle exfoliants crafted from pure, effective formulas. Both brands suit dry and sensitive skin types best, though The Ordinary excels with specialized acid treatments for acne, dark spots, and maturity, whereas FANCL provides reliable daily solutions for maintaining balanced skin without harsh irritations.

The Ordinary is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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

Popular The Ordinary vs FANCL products

Questions and answers

The Ordinary or FANCL: which is better?

The products on this page from The Ordinary provide a wider selection for various skin types and concerns, whereas FANCL offers limited choices. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer, making it a beneficial option found in The Ordinary range.

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What is the difference between The Ordinary and FANCL?

The Ordinary offers a large variety of serums, toners, and moisturizers that Lovi finds fit dry skin best, whereas FANCL features only two cleanser and exfoliant options on this page.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or FANCL?

The products on this page from The Ordinary include affordable and great value serums, making the brand generally more affordable than FANCL.

Which causes fewer breakouts, The Ordinary or FANCL?

Both The Ordinary and FANCL offer products that help with breakouts, and Lovi finds that Mild Cleansing Oil from FANCL and multiple serums from The Ordinary achieve high fit levels for acne-prone skin.

How does the founding year and origin country compare between The Ordinary and FANCL?

The Ordinary was founded in Canada in 2016, while FANCL was founded in Japan in 1980.

Which brand offers more cleanser options according to the page?

The Ordinary offers more cleanser options on this page, providing products like the Squalane Cleanser and Glucoside Foaming Cleanser, whereas FANCL lists only its Mild Cleansing Oil and Facial Washing Powder.

Do either of the brands include fragrance in their products?

Every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients for both The Ordinary and FANCL.

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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