# FANCL skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/fancl

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Singapore.

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)

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](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pga4d9d418dd).

### Other FANCL products

#### Other products

- [Facial Washing Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/fancl/facial-washing-powder/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [S$22.35 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/fancl-fc-facial-washing-powder-50g/info.html/pid.1033179049?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [Mild Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/fancl/mild-cleansing-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [S$33.67 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/fancl-mild-cleansing-oil-renewed-120ml/info.html/pid.1137434331?curr=SGD&rco=SG)

## Questions and answers

### Is FANCL worth it?

Yes, FANCL is worth considering because Lovi rates the FANCL-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Furthermore, every FANCL product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are FANCL's best products?

FANCL's best products are the Mild Cleansing Oil, which Lovi rates Superior for dry sensitive skin and dry skin, and the Facial Washing Powder, which Lovi rates Superior for sensitive skin, oily skin, skin with dark spots, and several other skin types.

### Does FANCL cause breakouts?

FANCL is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates both Mild Cleansing Oil and Facial Washing Powder High or Superior for acne-prone skin. The FANCL products on this page are fragrance-free.

### Is FANCL fragrance-free?

Yes, every product from the FANCL products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. This helps keep the skin calm and reduces the risk of irritation for sensitive types.

### What are the key ingredients in FANCL products?

FANCL features key ingredients such as [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/glycerin), [tocopherol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/vitamin-e), and sorbitol across its formulations, which help maintain skin hydration and provide antioxidant support. Glycerin is widely supported by clinical studies for improving skin barrier function and hydration.

[Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/)

### How do I build a FANCL skincare routine?

To build a FANCL skincare routine, start by using the Mild Cleansing Oil to gently wash away makeup, followed by the Facial Washing Powder to cleanse and smooth the skin. Every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making them suitable for sensitive skin. Lovi rates the FANCL-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

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

You can buy FANCL at stores in Singapore listed on this page. Prices range from S$22.35 to S$33.67, with most items falling between S$22.35 and S$33.67.

### What are good alternatives to FANCL?

Good alternatives to FANCL with pages on Lovi include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC.

### FANCL vs Biore: which is better?

FANCL is better than Biore for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the FANCL-focused routine Superior for all these skin types, while the Biore-focused routine is rated High.

### Who owns FANCL, and where is it from?

FANCL is a Japanese brand founded in 1980, 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)

### Is FANCL cruelty-free?

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

## 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) 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](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
- [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
- [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

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its 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 these ratings: 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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