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

FANCL Acne Care Washing Cream 90g

$16.02
$16.02
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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

$16.02
$16.02
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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
✨ Fresh stock
🛍️ Same product sold in Japanese beauty stores

Description

FANCL Acne Care Washing Cream is a medicated quasi-drug face wash (医薬部外品) formulated to prevent adult acne and recurrent breakouts in skin that has been sensitised by stress or barrier disruption. It is built around Glycyrrhizic Acid 2K (甘草成分誘導体) — an anti-inflammatory active derived from licorice — combined with FANCL's Mutenka philosophy: no preservatives, synthetic fragrance, synthetic colorants, petroleum surfactants, or antibacterial agents. Available at Matsumotokiyoshi and Japanese drugstores nationwide.

Glycyrrhizic Acid 2K is the registered quasi-drug active that prevents acne and skin roughness. FANCL's research identified a skin mechanism they call the "Shake Factor" (ゆさぶり因子) — activated in acne-prone skin when the barrier is stressed — and formulated this wash to suppress that factor alongside the active ingredient, targeting the root cause rather than surface symptoms. The creamy soap base is free from antibacterial agents, which FANCL excludes to avoid further stressing sensitised adult skin.

90g tube, approximately 60 uses at 2cm per wash. Suitable for non-comedogenic use (tested). Pairs with the FANCL Acne Care Lotion and Gel Emulsion from the same line.

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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