Lion Pair Acne Cream W 24g | Medicated Spot Treatment – Japanese Acne Care

Lion Pair Acne Cream W, 24 g Overview Pair Acne Cream W is a Japanese class 2 over-the-counter medicine (第2類医薬品) from Lion, made for individual inflamed spots rather than for the whole face. Two actives do two different jobs: ibuprofen piconol at 3% works on the inflammation and on comedo formation, and isopropyl methylphenol at 0.3% is bactericidal against the acne bacteria that make a spot worse. It is weakly acidic, lightly fragranced with a plant scent, and dries transparent, so Lion sells it as a cream you can wear under make-up during the day rather than only at night. See also: Japanese Skincare. Key Benefits ✓ Ibuprofen piconol 3.0 g per 100 g — works on inflammation and on comedo formation ✓ Isopropyl methylphenol 0.3 g per 100 g — bactericidal against acne bacteria ✓ Dries clear, so it can be worn in the morning under make-up as well as overnight ✓ Weakly acidic and lightly plant-fragranced, spreads thinly without a greasy film ✓ A spot treatment, not an all-over cream: the rest of your face is left alone ✓ Also usable on chest and back breakouts ✓ Japanese class 2 OTC medicine, dispensed in Japan and shipped from Kobe Product Details Brand Pair (Lion Corporation) Product name (JP) ペアアクネクリームW Product type Topical medicated cream for spots and acne Regulatory class (Japan) Class 2 OTC medicine (第2類医薬品) Net content 24 g tube Format Cream, dries transparent Actives Ibuprofen piconol 3.0%, isopropyl methylphenol 0.3% Country of origin Japan SKU Pair AcneCreamW24 JAN code Not printed — see the FAQ below Who Is This For? Teenagers and adults with two or three inflamed spots rather than general oiliness People whose cleanser and toner are enough most days and who want something for the days they are not Anyone who needs to leave the house with the treatment on — it dries clear People with chest or back breakouts as well as facial ones Lion allows use by children under the supervision of a parent or guardian; no minimum age is printed on the label How to Use Wash your face with a mild cleanser and pat it dry. Take a small amount on a clean fingertip. Apply a thin layer to the spots themselves, not to the surrounding skin. Let it dry until it turns clear. Apply toner or moisturiser afterwards, around the treated areas rather than over them. Frequency: Several times a day after washing, as printed on the Japanese insert. Full Ingredients Declared amounts per daily serving of 100 g of cream: Ibuprofen piconol 3.0 g Isopropyl methylphenol 0.3 g Excipients: stearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sodium edetate, parabens, diisopropanolamine, octyldodecanol, butylene glycol, carboxyvinyl polymer, fragrance. Approved Japanese indications: 吹き出物 (spots) and ニキビ (acne).Composition and specification as declared by Lion Corporation on the Japanese-market pack and the manufacturer's official product page. Cautions This is a Japanese over-the-counter medicine, not a cosmetic or a supplement. The box and the package insert are in Japanese only. It has not been assessed by the FDA, EMA, MHRA or any regulator outside Japan, and many countries restrict or prohibit the personal import of medicines. Check your own country's rules before you order — a parcel stopped by customs cannot be refunded. Ibuprofen piconol is related to ibuprofen. Do not use if you have ever reacted badly to ibuprofen or to another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. Apply to the affected spots only. This is not an all-over face cream. Do not use on wounds, eczema or severely inflamed skin, and avoid the eyes and mucous membranes. Contains parabens and fragrance — check the list above if you react to either. If you are pregnant, may be pregnant, breastfeeding, under treatment, or already taking other medicines, ask a doctor or pharmacist before use. If there is no improvement after about two weeks of consistent use, stop and see a dermatologist rather than using more. Stop use and seek advice if a rash, redness, swelling, itching or any other reaction appears. Read the Japanese package insert before use and follow the dose printed on it. If symptoms do not improve within the period stated on the pack, stop and see a doctor or pharmacist. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and keep out of reach of children. Package Contents One 24 g tube in its Japanese carton, with the Japanese package insert. Shipping & Store Notes Ships directly from Japan Processing time: 2–6 business days Tracking number provided after dispatch Import duties and taxes may apply depending on destination country Japanese OTC medicine: personal import is restricted in some countries, and opened medicines cannot be returned Authenticity Guarantee Every product at Tsujimoto Market is sourced directly from Japan and verified for authenticity. We never sell fakes or grey-market goods. Each order is carefully packed in Kobe, Japan and dispatched with full tracking. FAQ Why is there no JAN code on this page? Because we could not establish which one belongs to the 24 g tube. Japanese retailers show two different valid barcodes for "Pair Acne Cream W", and one of them is presumably a different pack size. The previous version of this page carried a bracketed editorial to-do note in place of the code, asking whoever wrote it to confirm the JAN from the outer box — an internal note that was visible to customers. An empty row is better than a guessed number. Is it a medicine or a cosmetic? A medicine. In Japan it is class 2, which means it is sold in pharmacies and drugstores without a prescription but is not a cosmetic. Read the Cautions before ordering, particularly if you react to ibuprofen. Can I wear make-up over it? That is the point of the W formulation: it turns transparent as it absorbs and Lion states it can be worn under make-up. Let it dry fully first. Will it help with blackheads and general oiliness? It is aimed at inflamed spots. The approved indications are spots and acne, and the mechanism is anti-inflammatory plus bactericidal. Blackheads and oiliness are a routine question, not a spot-treatment one. How long should I use it? Lion's guidance is that if about two weeks of consistent use has not helped, the answer is a dermatologist rather than more cream. That is a good rule for any topical acne medicine.