# FANCL skincare

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

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

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=pg6613f9c0ab).

### Other FANCL products

#### Other products

- [Facial Washing Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/fancl/facial-washing-powder/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [£22.24 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01KTJXVI4?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Mild Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/fancl/mild-cleansing-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit

## Questions and answers

### Is FANCL worth it?

FANCL is worth considering because Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are FANCL's best products?

FANCL's best products are Mild Cleansing Oil and Facial Washing Powder, which both provide top-tier care across a wide range of skin types. Lovi rates Mild Cleansing Oil Superior for dry skin, while Facial Washing Powder rates Superior for sensitive skin and oily skin. Every product from FANCL on this page is free from added fragrance.

### Does FANCL cause breakouts?

FANCL is unlikely to cause breakouts because its acne-prone skin products on this page help care for skin gently. Lovi rates the FANCL-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

### Is FANCL fragrance-free?

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

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

FANCL products contain key ingredients such as [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycerin), which helps hydrate dry skin, and [vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/vitamin-e) (tocopherol), which provides antioxidant benefits.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/)

### 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 and impurities, and follow with the Facial Washing Powder to smooth and cleanse the 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 the United Kingdom shown on this page. Prices for the FANCL products on this page are around twenty-two pounds and twenty-four pence.

### What are good alternatives to FANCL?

Good alternatives to FANCL include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. Among these, Biore offers routines that Lovi rates High for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin, and Superior for sensitive and combination skin.

### FANCL vs Biore: which is better?

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

### 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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- [Good Molecules vs FANCL](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/compare/good-molecules-vs-fancl)

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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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