FANCL Facial Washing Powder for dry skin
Mannitol
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Allantoin
Tocopherol Vitamin E
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
High
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for dry skin; a few products fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Highly suitable for your dry skin as glycerin and sorbitol provide humectant action to draw moisture into the skin, while allantoin offers soothing effects for dry or flaky skin.
- The cleansing agents, sodium cocoyl isethionate and potassium myristate, effectively remove impurities and excess oil without stripping your skin.
- The formulation is safe for your dry skin, containing soothing ingredients like allantoin and glycerin and lacking harsh or irritating components.
How to apply
- Use your enzyme powder cleanser as part of your PM routine once a week to start. Carefully increase frequency only if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this powder cleanser after your regular pre-cleanser and cleanser steps, but before your toner and moisturizer. Follow the weekly routine order for best results.
- Mix a small amount of the enzyme powder cleanser with water in your hands to create a gentle foam. Gently massage the foam onto your face without harsh rubbing.
- Apply the cleanser to slightly damp skin to help activate the enzyme formula smoothly. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water afterward.
- Avoid the eye area during application and do a patch test before your first use. Always use SPF the next day since exfoliants can make your skin more sensitive to the sun.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsThis powder-to-foam cleanser is highly praised for its ability to deeply cleanse pores and remove blackheads without stripping the skin of moisture, making it a favorite for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin. Users consistently highlight the unique "mochi-like" dense foam it creates, which leaves the face feeling soft, hydrated, and refreshed rather than tight or dry.
Highlights
Gentle deep cleanse Mostly Mentioned
- “pores feel clean”
- “removes blackheads”
- “not tight/stripping”
- “gentle exfoliation”
Rich foam texture Often Mentioned
- “dense mochi foam”
- “cushiony lather”
- “fluffy texture”
- “thick foam”
Travel friendly Often Mentioned
- “no liquid mess”
- “lightweight for travel”
- “easy to pack”
- “great for gym”
Sensitive skin safe Sometimes Noted
- “no irritation”
- “good for sensitive skin”
- “clean ingredients”
- “preservative-free”
Lathering effort Sometimes Noted
- “needs foaming net”
- “messy powder”
- “takes time to lather”
- “hard to use”
Price concerns Sometimes Noted
- “small bottle”
- “expensive for amount”
- “pricey”
- “runs out fast”
Drying potential Rarely Noted
- “squeaky clean feeling”
- “drying if used daily”
- “tightness after wash”
Scent issues Rarely Noted
- “raw smell”
- “earthy scent”
- “smells like yeast”
- “boring scent”
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Questions and answers
What makes FANCL Facial Washing Powder a great fit for dry skin?
FANCL Facial Washing Powder is a great fit because glycerin and sorbitol draw moisture into the skin while allantoin helps soothe dry or flaky skin. Its gentle cleansing agents effectively remove impurities without stripping your skin.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin and sorbitol make this cleanser a great fit for your dry skin by drawing in moisture, while allantoin helps soothe flaky areas. These ingredients help cleanse gently without stripping your skin of essential hydration.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Mannitol do for dry skin?
Mannitol helps improve hydration and makes dry skin feel smoother when used in treatments. It also helps calm irritation and protects against skin damage.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2012International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
What does Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate do for dry skin?
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate helps cleanse dry skin while keeping the skin barrier calm and comfortable with minimal disruption. It is much less likely to dry out or irritate the skin compared to harsher cleansing ingredients.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cleanser is a great fit for dry skin, where it goes in both your morning and evening routines. It helps remove impurities without stripping your skin, while ingredients like glycerin draw in moisture and allantoin soothes flaky areas.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in the evening before your retinol treatment because its gentle cleansing agents and soothing ingredients like glycerin and allantoin help wash away impurities without stripping dry skin. Following up with a moisturizer afterwards helps keep your skin calm and hydrated.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser is a great fit for your dry skin and can be used once a week to start. If your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you may carefully use it more often.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This product is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as its cleansing agents effectively remove impurities without stripping natural moisture. It also contains soothing ingredients like allantoin and glycerin to help keep your face calm and comfortable.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Behenyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Exogenous sorbitol protected epidermal keratinocytes from osmotic toxicity in vitro and significantly improved skin barrier repair and moisturization in individuals in arid environments.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Sodium cocoyl isethionate micelles are too large to penetrate stratum corneum aqueous pores, resulting in significant steric hindrance that prevents skin barrier perturbation and explains its skin mildness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007Combining ectoine and mannitol with UV filters significantly improved protection of squalene oxidation, catalase activity, and trans-UCA compared to UV filters alone in 10 subjects on irradiated areas.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical mannitol cream reduced self-reported pain scores compared to a control cream in 25 adults with capsaicin-induced lip pain.
PM & R, 2015A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract, and mannitol improves inflammatory lesions, Investigator Global Assessment, and seborrhea intensity when added to adapalene 0.1% gel in patients with acne vulgaris.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Mannitol, Sodium Palmoyl Glutamate, Glucose, Potassium, Myristoyl Glutamate, Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Pullulan, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Potassium Myristate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Serine, Allantoin, Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lauramidopropylamine Oxide, Lauric Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Agar, Glycerin, Potassium Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydroxypropyl Phosphate Starch, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Palmitate, Rice Starch, Potassium Palmitate, Talc, Peg-75, Silica, Aminoethanesulfinic Acid, Alpha-Glucan
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score 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.
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