Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream - Germany Versus Lion Pair Acne Cream W

This has been such a game changer in my fight against melasma! It tackles it efficiently and, unlike hydroquinone, can be used year-round since azelaic acid does not increase sun sensitivity. After just a few weeks of use, it delivers visible results.

I’m using this in the morning and adapalene in the evenings. Careful though, as it contains a very high concentration of azelaic acid (20%). A Show more

I don't know how to feel about this product. It made my acne scars less visible after 4 weeks of usage but when I put my moisturizer on top it made my face very red, itchy and it stung very badly. I don't know if I was purging but I noticed small bumps on my forehead after using this.

I have been using this product for 3 months now, since March.
What did this product do?
- when applied directly to spots and emerging breakouts, it immediately reduces their sebum retention and made them stop swelling
- ibroprophen in the product makes swelling from large nasty cysts stop being painful when you touch it within a few hours
- dried out puss and sebum filled spots so they’re Show more

This is the most effective spot treatment I've found.

I waited to try it for a long time as I was put off by the inclusion of fragrance, but I've found it is worth it despite fragrance in the formulation. If your issue with fragrance is just the smell and not any potential sensitization, I don't find this to have any noticeable smell. I do find that if I apply a concentrated dot in the same Show more