ETVOS vs Fancl — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Mild Cleansing Oil
8.8/10 · Fancl
| Aze Clear Soap | Mild Cleansing Oil | |
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| Brand | ETVOS | Fancl |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Editor Rating | 8/10 | 8.8/10 ★ |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Texture | Quasi-drug acne soap bar | Lightweight, silky cleansing oil |
| Finish | Clean | Clean, softened, not stripped |
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| Verdict | Etvos's quasi-drug bar with potassium azeloyl diglycinate — the gentle azelaic acid derivative that delivers anti-acne action without the irritation profile of pure azelaic. From Etvos's dermatologist line, this is the sensitive-acne cleanser for clients who can't tolerate harsher BHA cleansers. | Fancl's 40-year-old hero. No preservatives (impossible in most cleansing oils), no fragrance, no additives — just a silky, effective cleansing oil that's been the go-to for reactive skin in Japan for decades. If you react to everything, start here. |
