Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Sodium lactate + 3 moreWorks well
“At the same time, it soothes angry looking red spots and moisturises.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": lactic acid, sodium lactate.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
ExfoliationBetaine salicylate, Lactic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“As well as preventing in-grown hairs on the legs, face, underarms, bikini line and wherever else you wax - this solution also mildly exfoliates, decongests and smoothes skin.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: betaine salicylate, lactic acid.
Anti-blemishBetaine salicylate, AllantoinMay help
“Containing key ingredients Arnica and Allantoin for soothing angry looking red spots and promoting skin healing this Lycon Ingrown Solution is great for after waxing, shaving, depilatory creams, electrolysis and for regular breakouts and congested skins.”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Lactic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: betaine salicylate, lactic 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-agingSide benefit · Lactic acidMay help
This product contains lactic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.3–11%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Hamamelis virginiana water~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterBetaine salicylate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylateSodium lactate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateTriethanolamine~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineLactic acid~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPanthenol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPpg-26-buteth-26~1–1.5%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAllantoin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinParfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumArnica montana flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractPiroctone olamine~0.15–0.55%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateButylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeLimonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water, Betaine salicylate, Sodium lactate, Triethanolamine, Lactic acid, Panthenol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Allantoin, Parfum, Arnica montana flower extract, Piroctone olamine, Disodium edta, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| LyconIngrown-X-It Solution ForYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXNatural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol - Korean Beauty Store | MedicubeZero Pore Pad 2.0 Trial Size (2 Pads) | NIP+FABVitamin C Tonic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | $29.99 | $14.67−$15.32 | $0.67−$29.32 | $6.49−$23.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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