Fancl vs Keana Nadeshiko — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Mild Cleansing Oil
8.8/10 · Fancl
| Mild Cleansing Oil | Baking Soda Foam Wash | |
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| Brand | Fancl | Keana Nadeshiko |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Editor Rating | 8.8/10 ★ | 7.9/10 |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Texture | Lightweight, silky cleansing oil | Dense, fluffy foam dispensed from pump |
| Finish | Clean, softened, not stripped | Squeaky-clean without stripping |
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| Verdict | 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. | Keana Nadeshiko's signature pump-foam cleanser with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) for mild physical-chemical exfoliation. Great as the second step of a double-cleanse — removes leftover sebum, sunscreen, and the morning's oiliness without the harshness of true scrubs. Works particularly well for the T-zone-sensitive combo skin J-beauty is built around. |
