FANCL
FANCL FDR Acne Care Essence, 8g
FANCL FDR Acne Care Essence, 8g
@cosme rating: 5.7/7.0
A medicated beauty serum that prevents acne with double active ingredients
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
A beauty serum that provides immediate, intensive care for areas prone to acne. The thick gel quickly blends into problem areas and stays there, while the dual active ingredients of tranexamic acid and licorice derivatives prevent recurring acne from its source.
Ingredients
Tranexamic acid, glycyrrhizinate dipotassium, purified water, BG, ethanol, dimethicone, pentylene glycol, diglycerin, POE sorbitan stearate, betaine, sage extract, plum fruit extract, peony extract, peach kernel extract, perilla extract-1, prune enzyme hydrolyzate, peony extract, sweet pea flower extract, perilla leaf extract, rosemary extract, concentrated glycerin, PEG (400), acrylic acid/alkyl methacrylate copolymer, xanthan gum, dl-camphor, menthol, potassium hydroxide
How to use
[Order of Use] Acne Care Facial Cleansing Cream ⇒ Acne Care Lotion ⇒ Acne Care Essence ⇒ Acne Care Gel Emulsion [Approximate Amount to Use] One grain of rice (per pimple) *Can be used for morning and evening care. [Number of Uses] 8g: Approximately 50 uses (morning and evening use)
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.
It's reassuring to feel the gradual effect on acne on the forehead and face line. It's especially reassuring when my skin is sensitive before my period, and I've noticed a reduction in acne as I've continued to use it. It has a refreshing menthol-like sensation, making it perfect for morning care. It's not sticky and absorbs quickly, and it has no scent, so I can use it without hesitation throughout the day. However, there's only a small amount, and it runs out really quickly... I suddenly realize it's empty, and I'm disappointed, thinking, "Already?" It doesn't seem like a great value for money, but the feel and effectiveness make it hard to give up. It's a bottle I'd like to keep on hand as a rescue item for when I'm concerned about acne.
It's reassuring to feel the gradual effect on acne on the forehead and face line. It's especially reassuring when my skin is sensitive before my period, and I've noticed a reduction in acne as I've continued to use it. It has a refreshing menthol-like sensation, making it perfect for morning care. It's not sticky and absorbs quickly, and it has no scent, so I can use it without hesitation throughout the day. However, there's only a small amount, and it runs out really quickly... I suddenly realize it's empty, and I'm disappointed, thinking, "Already?" It doesn't seem like a great value for money, but the feel and effectiveness make it hard to give up. It's a bottle I'd like to keep on hand as a rescue item for when I'm concerned about acne.
It has a gel-like texture, but is thicker than a lotion. It's for spot application, so I apply multiple layers to problem areas!
When I get a pimple, I apply a thick layer of this at night and it clears up the next day. This is my fifth repurchase.
I'm concerned about acne around my mouth and forehead. I had a skin diagnosis at a Fancl pop-up store and they recommended the Acne Care series, so I decided to buy just this for now. I didn't feel any stinging when I applied it on red acne. The store clerk told me that it's okay to apply another serum after this, so I decided to try it only on days when I was concerned about acne. The day after I applied it, the redness of my acne had decreased and the itching had gone away, which was amazing! I also appreciate that the expiration date is written on the product.