FANCL Acne Care Washing Cream 90g - preservative-free Japanese cleanser for acne-prone skin

FANCL Acne Care Washing Cream 90g

$17.72
$17.72 $20.08
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FANCL Acne Care Washing Cream 90g - preservative-free Japanese cleanser for acne-prone skin
FANCL Acne Care Washing Cream 90g
FANCL

FANCL Acne Care Washing Cream 90g

$17.72
$17.72 $20.08
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  • ✅ Medicated quasi-drug (医薬部外品) acne prevention
  • ✅ Glycyrrhizic Acid 2K targets the root cause of breakouts
  • ✅ Creamy foam — cleans without tightness or over-drying
  • ✅ No antibacterial agents — safe for sensitised adult skin
  • ✅ Non-comedogenic tested, suitable for daily use
  • ✅ Free from preservatives, synthetic fragrance & petroleum surfactants

🛡️ 100% Authentic – Japan domestic version
🚚 Ships from Tokyo
✨ Delivery in 4-6 business days

Description

FANCL Acne Care Washing Cream 90g is a quasi-drug medicated cleanser for oily and adult acne-prone skin — using Glycyrrhizic Acid 2K as the medicated active to prevent breakouts and skin roughness at the cleansing step, without the drying antibacterial ingredients (benzoyl peroxide, triclosan) that worsen barrier function and sensitise adult acne-prone skin over time.

  • Glycyrrhizic Acid 2K (quasi-drug active) — licorice-derived anti-inflammatory that prevents acne formation and skin roughness at source; compatible with daily use without barrier disruption
  • Agar Extract — adsorbs excess sebum into the foam during washing, reducing the oil load that contributes to congestion
  • No antibacterial agents — avoids the sensitisation and resistance risk of antibacterial cleansers
  • Preservative-free (Mutenka) — FANCL's standard zero-preservative formulation
  • Creamy foam texture — less drying than gel or liquid acne cleansers; appropriate for adult acne where barrier preservation is important
  • 90g — approximately 2–3 months of daily use as the primary cleanser

How it works: Adult acne is primarily inflammation-driven rather than bacterial — the same C. acnes bacteria that teenagers have, but in a skin environment that is more reactive to inflammatory triggers. Glycyrrhizic Acid 2K suppresses inflammatory cytokines that cause acne-associated redness and papule formation, addressing the inflammatory trigger without disrupting the barrier the way antibacterial agents do. Agar Extract adsorbs the excess sebum that feeds the inflammatory cycle.

FANCL Acne Care Washing Cream vs Acnes Medicated Fluffy Foam: Acnes uses IPMP (antibacterial) as its medicated active — directly killing bacteria. FANCL uses Glycyrrhizic Acid 2K (anti-inflammatory) — targeting the inflammation that bacteria trigger. For acne that is primarily bacterial and congestion-driven, Acnes' IPMP approach is more direct. For adult acne that is inflammatory and barrier-sensitive, FANCL's anti-inflammatory approach without antibacterial agents is the more appropriate daily formula.

Known in Japan as ファンケル アクネケア 洗顔クリーム〈医薬部外品〉90g.

Key Ingredients
  • Glycyrrhizic Acid 2K (Active Ingredient) — a licorice-derived quasi-drug active that prevents acne and skin roughness; also has calming, anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce redness around breakouts
  • Agar (Kanteン) Extract — FANCL includes this to absorb and remove excess sebum-laden keratin, which contributes to pore blockage
  • Peony Root Extract (芍薬エキス) — traditional Japanese botanical extract with calming and skin-conditioning properties
  • Prune Enzyme Hydrolysate — supports gentle exfoliation of dead skin cells and helps improve skin texture over time

HOW TO USE
  1. Squeeze approximately 2cm of cream onto clean palms.
  2. Add lukewarm water and lather well — use a foam net for denser foam.
  3. Apply foam gently to face without rubbing the cream directly onto skin.
  4. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
  5. Pro tip: FANCL recommends following with the Acne Care Lotion from the same line to reinforce barrier function after cleansing — consistent daily use produces more reliable results than intermittent use.

FAQ

What does 医薬部外品 (quasi-drug) mean?

Quasi-drug is a Japanese regulatory classification between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It means the product contains a registered active ingredient — in this case Glycyrrhizic Acid 2K — that is legally approved to claim acne prevention. Ordinary cosmetics cannot make this claim.

Why no antibacterial agents in an acne wash?

FANCL deliberately omits antibacterial agents (like triclosan) because they can further stress a compromised skin barrier, which is already a contributing factor in adult acne. Their formula focuses on anti-inflammatory care and barrier support rather than bacterial kill.

How long before I see improvement?

Results depend on consistency. Most users in FANCL reviews report noticeable reduction in new breakouts within 4–6 weeks of daily use. The wash is designed to reduce the frequency and severity of breakouts over time, not to clear existing ones overnight.

FANCL Acne Care vs. Senka Perfect Whip Acne Care — which is stronger?

Both are quasi-drug acne washes. FANCL's formula is specifically designed for adult, sensitive, barrier-compromised skin and excludes antibacterial agents for that reason. Senka's version suits those with standard oily/acne-prone skin. FANCL is the gentler, more targeted option for stress-triggered or recurring adult breakouts.

Is this the Japan-domestic version?

Yes. This is the Japan-domestic quasi-drug formula sold at Matsumotokiyoshi and Japanese drugstores. TokyoShelf sources directly from Tokyo — not export versions or gray-market supply.

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