FANCL skincare

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

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

FANCL is loved for its thoughtful makeup removers and gentle exfoliants, all crafted from pure, effective formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and normal skin types best, offering mild care without harsh irritations. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Facial Washing Powder, while the Mild Cleansing Oil is ideal for skin with dark spots. The brand continues to provide reliable daily solutions for maintaining balanced skin.

This page covers some of the most popular FANCL products; for the whole FANCL range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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Questions and answers

Is FANCL worth it?

FANCL is worth it because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The FANCL products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are FANCL's best products?

FANCL offers Mild Cleansing Oil and Facial Washing Powder as its key products. Lovi rates Mild Cleansing Oil Superior for dry skin, and Facial Washing Powder Superior for sensitive skin. Both of the FANCL products on this page list no fragrance.

Does FANCL cause breakouts?

FANCL is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin High for Mild Cleansing Oil and Facial Washing Powder. The FANCL products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Is FANCL fragrance-free?

Yes, every product from the FANCL products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in FANCL products?

The FANCL products on this page list ingredients such as glycerin, tocopherol, and allantoin, which help keep skin smooth and calm. Glycerin supports skin hydration, while tocopherol provides antioxidant benefits. Lovi rates the FANCL-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

How do I build a FANCL skincare routine?

To build a FANCL skincare routine, start by removing makeup with Mild Cleansing Oil and follow with Facial Washing Powder to exfoliate and cleanse the skin. Lovi rates the FANCL-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Where can I buy FANCL, and how much does it cost?

FANCL products are available in stores in Ireland. Prices on the page range from €42.16 to €42.16.

What are good alternatives to FANCL?

Good alternatives to FANCL include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC, which also have dedicated pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the FANCL-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High ratings for Biore-focused routines across those same skin types.

FANCL vs Biore: which is better?

FANCL is better because Lovi rates the FANCL-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High for the Biore-focused routine.

Who owns FANCL, and where is it from?

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

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Is FANCL cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list FANCL as cruelty-free.

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Research behind FANCL's key ingredients

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
Tocopherol, Tocopherol vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
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
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
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
Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol
Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013

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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
Sodium cocoyl isethionate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007

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Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist