# FANCL vs Sebamed

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FANCL and Sebamed are renowned skincare brands offering thoughtfully crafted, gentle daily solutions. The Japanese brand is known for its makeup removers and exfoliants that suit sensitive, dry, and normal skin best, while the German brand is celebrated for its moisturizers and cleansers that cater to sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin. They differ primarily in their approach, with the former relying on pure, effective formulas and the latter focusing on skin-neutral pH for barrier health.

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)

Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

[sebamed.ae](https://sebamed.ae/en/article/2/Sebapharma) [sebamed.com](https://sebamed.com/en/info/company/about-us/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebamed) [de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebamed)

This page compares some of the most popular FANCL and Sebamed 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=pg37afd13ec1).

### Popular FANCL vs Sebamed products

#### FANCL

- [Mild Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/fancl/mild-cleansing-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [€54.68 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0773Q4M66?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Facial Washing Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/fancl/facial-washing-powder/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [€19.30 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B01KTJXVI4?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### Sebamed

- [Clear Face Care Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/sebamed/clear-face-care-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [€8.40 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0GWMZBMSY?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/sebamed/facial-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### FANCL or Sebamed: which is better?

FANCL is a better fit for dry and sensitive skin because Lovi rates its Mild Cleansing Oil and Facial Washing Powder as Superior for those skin types, whereas Sebamed products on this page receive only Average ratings there. Furthermore, every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

FANCL is a Japanese brand founded in 1980, whereas Sebamed is a German brand founded in 1967. Every product from the products on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

The products on this page for both FANCL and Sebamed do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability is not available.

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

Both FANCL and Sebamed offer products on this page that help with breakouts. Lovi rates FANCL Facial Washing Powder as a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, while Sebamed Facial Cleanser and Clear Face Care Gel are rated as a High or Average fit.

### Where were FANCL and Sebamed founded and when?

FANCL was founded in Japan in 1980, while Sebamed was founded in Germany in 1967.

### Do FANCL and Sebamed products contain fragrance?

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

### Which FANCL product has a Superior fit level for dry sensitive skin?

Both the Mild Cleansing Oil and the Facial Washing Powder have a Superior fit level for dry sensitive skin, and every product from FANCL on this 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/) Sodium hyaluronate · 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
- [The effects of a topical gel containing chitosan, 0,2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and despanthenol on the wound healing process subsequent to impacted lower third molar extraction](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27475700/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
- [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
- [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 bark extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [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
- [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

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [FANCL](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/fancl)
- German skincare: [Sebamed](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/sebamed)

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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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