# FANCL vs Rilastil

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FANCL and Rilastil are esteemed skincare names valued for thoughtful compositions that restore daily comfort. The Japanese brand, founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024, is loved for gentle makeup removers, exfoliants, and formulas like the Mild Cleansing Oil for dark spots or the Facial Washing Powder for acne. Meanwhile, the Italian counterpart is warmly known for targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) and balanced treatments such as Acnestil for acne-prone skin. Both brands suit sensitive and dry skin types best, though they differ as the former offers mild daily care while the latter provides deeply nourishing resilience for mature skin.

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)

This page compares some of the most popular FANCL and Rilastil 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=pg1b027d7f1b).

### Popular FANCL vs Rilastil products

#### FANCL

- [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)
- [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)

#### Rilastil

- [Acnestil](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/rilastil/acnestil/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### FANCL or Rilastil: which is better?

FANCL is generally better for most skin types, as Lovi rates its products on this page as Superior or High for nearly every skin type, whereas Rilastil reaches only Average fit at best.

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

FANCL products on this page achieve a Superior or High Lovi fit across nearly all skin types, whereas Rilastil products show lower fits, ranging from Average to Caution.

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

This page does not provide pricing information for either FANCL or Rilastil, so affordability cannot be determined.

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

FANCL achieves a Superior fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page, while Rilastil is only an Average fit, making FANCL the better choice to help prevent breakouts.

### How do the founding years and parent companies of FANCL and Rilastil compare?

FANCL was founded in Japan in 1980 and has been owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024, whereas Rilastil was founded earlier in 1972 and is owned by Istituto Ganassini.

### Which FANCL products are best suited for dry sensitive skin according to their Lovi fit levels?

Both the Mild Cleansing Oil and the Facial Washing Powder are rated as a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin among the products on this page.

### Do any of the listed products from FANCL or Rilastil contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page from both FANCL and Rilastil lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## Research behind their 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
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705755/) Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018
- [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
- [Randomized prospective study of low-dose isotretinoin alone and combination with salicylic acid and mandelic peel against acne tarda](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35388606/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [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

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [FANCL](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/fancl)
- Skincare: [Rilastil](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/rilastil)

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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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