8 Top-Rated Products to Fade Acne Scars: 24K Reviews

With the New Year in full swing, I thought it would be a good time to tweak my skincare routine by adding this treatment serum from Sunday Riley. I have struggled with acne since I was a tween which has left behind some scars and dark marks. With that in mind, I knew I wanted to find something to add to my routine to help get rid of those spots and bring forward a clearer and more even complexion. I first heard of this product from Tanya Burr, who raved about how much she loved it and how much of a difference it had made in her skin so I decided to give it a try.

This treatment serum contains lactic acid which helps renew the skin and really get rid of the dull top layer to bring forward a brighter complexion. It also contains licorice, squalene, lemongrass, arnica, and yeast extract which help to plump fine lines, fight hyperpigmentation and repair the skin barrier.

I have only been using this for about two or three weeks, but so far I have noticed that my complexion is so much brighter and not as lackluster as it had been in the past. I have also noticed that my acne scars have started to fade quite a bit! I can't wait to see how what this will do to my skin in the long term, and I definitely want to try more products from this line! ...read more

I received this in my Sephora play bag and now I'm in love. Even this small sample I received lasted over a week so I know the full size would last forever. The smallest amount is enough to do the trick! It absorbs easily and quickly without any stickiness and works overnight to improve your skin. I can't believe how much it has improved my dark spots and acne scars! This is very expensive so I'm going to try to find a cheaper replacement but I may have to fork over the cash bc I love this so much! Sephora has a set currently that makes this a little Better of a deal.
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I just bought this yesterday at Sephora and gave it a try last night. I have to say, I didn't expect a ton for an at home peel. But it is FANTASTIC. The first step is gentle but can be built up into a more rigorous exfoliation for more resilient skin. The second step is pretty intense. My skin isn't sensitive but it immediately tingled. I'm a firm believer that if it tingles, it's probably working. And it's true of this product. My acne spots were visibly smaller, lighter, and less texturized after just one go of the 3 step process. There's enough product in each cell to probably last 1.5-2 treatments, so I'll keep that in mind in the future. At $50 for six full treatments, it's unbeatable in comparison with anything else I've ever tried. I will absolutely repurchase this, as a singe treatment gave me better results than hundreds of dollars on other similar products. LOVE this. ...read more

I was skeptical when I first bought the clinique dark spot corrector, but as I started using it, I started to notice gradual changes in my hyperpigmentation. I had extremely dark hyperpigmentation (dark-brown to an almost black colour) from my acne scars, and after a couple of weeks of using the clinique dark spot corrector, I noticed that they were becoming lighter (light brown to a brown colour). The serum also helped clear my complexion & did not dry out my skin. The thing with the dark spot corrector is that it's pricey (almost $70 for 1 oz) & it has to be used for a long period of time in order to notice results (they say to use it for 12 weeks for optimal results). In my experience, to achieve optimal results with the clinique dark spot corrector, it should be used with the clinique liquid facial soap & the clinique clarifying lotion 2. However, the price of the dark spot corrector (+ the clinique products that should be used with it) is still much less than other methods of removing dark spots (such as through laser treatment). ...read more

I have been trying a lot of retinol products, lately. I am in my mid 30's and look young..but I do have some sun damage on my face! (light brown "sun" spots) I also occasionally get acne. I find this to be one of the better retinol products I have tried..now, they have all seemed to work for me, so far.. but this one is mid-price range, (some can be closer to $100+), it doesn't feel AS "greasy" as other retinol creams I have tried, and the scent! It is NOT offensive. I have tried some really awful smelling retinol creams, and this is not one of them. There is a light scent, at first..I find it to be tolerable..and it disappears shortly after application. Overall, I have found this to be one of the better retinol creams I have tried. So much so, that I wrote a review on this product. Apart from my fine lines fading, my comedones are also clearing up, my pores appear smaller, and my skin tone appears brighter & more even. If you are unsure about trying a retinol product (some people can be really sensitive to retinol), you can always tell the beauty advisor (I know that Shoppers Drug Mart beauty boutiques, and Sephora stores are really good about giving out samples) that you would like to try a sample of a retinol cream, before you buy..so that you can test your sensitivity to the product. Sephora will always give out samples, and unless they're "having a bad day" at shoppers drug mart, they will give you a sample. You can also try asking at beauty counters at the Bay, Sears, possibly Holt Renfrew (however, the location that *was* in my city was horrid!), etc. Most people at the beauty counter would love to see someone showing interest, so they can tell you about the products they are selling. They will GLADLY give out samples, they are trying to get customers, after all. If any beauty counter employee is ever unnecessarily rude to you, I strongly suggest letting the company & brand which they are supposed to be representing, know. They are supposed to be friendly, helpful, and represent the product well! ...read more

I began using this because of a dark spot left because of a wax burn. I would apply this every night after cleansing along with the palmers vitamin e oil, and in a month my scar was gone. I would also put this on some old acne scars and those are almost gone too! I love this stuff I don't think I can do with out it in my night time routine. ...read more

I purchased this to help even my skin tone, mainly. i have some pigmentation and a few dark spots from either a blemish mark, or some small sun spots. i noticed a difference in only a week. i apply just a tiny amount only to the spots i want lightened and with time and 2x a day use - this really does lighten those areas. i don't rub it in, i pat it on my skin like i do with other serums/essence/oils. this has helped with texture as well! i was very skeptical buying this product (price) but it's one of the best serums i've ever used. it's recommended to use twice a day for best results, and i think depending on your skin and the problems you have, you can likely only use it once a day and see a change. it's honestly blown my mind how quickly i noticed a difference. i have been using this for 2 wks now and am still loving it.
*edit: at the bottom of my first bottle*
this product takes time to work. i experienced positive results quickly, and while parts of my skin have actually lightened, not all areas have. this is a product you need to use consistently, and probably go through more than 1 bottle to achieve the maximum results. i'm about to purchase my 2nd one and i still think this is an amazing serum... just know not all results are the same. it's not an instant miracle, but i stand by that this product is effective, gentle, and the longer use it, the better the results! ...read more

I love this product!!! It saved my face (and restored my confidence). When I scraped my nose really badly against the bottom of a swimming pool doing tricks, I searched for a scar preventing product immediately. I applied this oil all over my face before I go to bed every day and in two months my nose scar (size of a dime!) is barely noticeable now! On top of that, my acne scars got lighter and now my skin flows naturally. It's not too greasy and absorbs well so I also start putting it on certain spots before applying my foundation and sunblock. Makeup actually stays on better after this! Especially around my smile lines, powder doesn't crease any more! Highly recommend! ...read more