Kaia Naturals The Bikini Brightening Milk
Works for
Evens skin toneAzelaic acid, Alpha-arbutinWorks well
“This Product Is: a 3-in-1 brightening milk that helps with dark spot pigmentation, razor burn and ingrown hairs on the bikini line and body”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin, azelaic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Azelaic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Azelaic acid, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (azelaic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimMay help
This product contains azelaic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit · GlycerinWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Azelaic acid~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Azelaic acidPropanediol~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylhydroxamic acid~2–2.9%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.65%
Alpha-arbutin~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
More about Alpha-arbutinEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractGlycerin~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Azelaic acid, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Alpha-arbutin, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Glycerin, Xanthan gum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Kaia NaturalsThe Bikini Brightening MilkYOUR PRODUCT | BarefacedBrightening Serum | Platinum Skin CareFade Bright Lightening | Geek GorgeousAAll Clear Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 75% | 73% | 69% |
| Price | $36.00 | $128.00+$92.00 | $48.00+$12.00 | $15.86−$20.14 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Kojic Acid | Niacinamide | Beta-Glucan |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Dermatica Azelaic Acid 20%Proactiv Clean Azelaic Pore Perfector | Dermatologist-developed | Proactiv
Sources cited in this review
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