20 Best Serums For Hyperpigmentation And Acne Scars (2023 Updated)

I’ve had a hyperpigmentation/brown spot on my upper cheek for a few months that’s really been bothering me. I’ve been using a Rx product from my doctor that also helps with hyperpigmentation/brown spots, but its main function is to clear my face from acne.

I can’t say what it is because of Ulta’s filters, but it works, just not a fast fix. I saw this product from Good Molecules and had to try it, especially at its price and short list of ingredients. With skin care, most of the time less is more.

The most interesting ingredient is Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate. I researched this ingredient and only saw positive things. I’ve only been using this for about two weeks, twice a day, along with the Niacinamide Brightening Toner.

I’ve had excellent results. The hyperpigmentation/brown spot is completely gone. Also, my pores and skin tone look better. When I first started using these two together, I did slightly break out, but I think that’s because of the Rx I’m using.

I have to be very careful and there are very few things I can use with it. The small breakout went away within a couple of days, so if you get a breakout, try it for 4 or 5 days and see how it goes for your skin.

This isn’t a hydrating serum, so you’ll want to use a moisturizer once it’s soaked in fully, and if you’re going outside, make sure to use SPF. Overall, very happy with my purchase.

It’s such a pleasure to share the newer version of Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum. Good molecules is one of the skincare brand that I began my journey fighting against melasma with and have had thoroughly enjoyed using their products for their quality and choice of highly effective and safe ingredients.

Two of my most loved products that always have a spot on my vanity are the Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner and the Squalane Oil. I used the older version too and really enjoyed using that but this newer version is a game changer.

It has 4% Niacinamide and 3% Tranexamic Acid that helps lighten discoloration, hyperpigmentation, blemish scars and melasma. It can be applied AM/PM. I have been using it for the past two weeks and am really enjoying the results.

The proof is in the pudding you can see how radiant and smoother the texture of my skin looks. Really happy with the results and recommend this serum to all of you who are struggling with a dull and uneven skin tone.

I bought this product at Ulta on a whim after seeing the Good Molecules display. I had heard great things about the brand and wanted to try something out. I picked this product in particular in hopes of lightening up some post acne marks that I have seriously been struggling with, and brightening my overall skin tone.

2 things that I have yet to find a good solution for! The price for this was so great I had very little hope/expectations that it would work… After just a few days of using this, I ACTUALLY NOTICED it WORKING!! I kept myself quiet though because I didn’t want to be super hopeful, almost thought I was crazy.

But after a week, my mom started commenting on my spots lightening up and my face looking brighter. She didn’t even know I bought this! It’s been about 2 weeks now and I am continuing to use this every morning and night and the results are just incredible.

The actual product feels super good on the skin, it feels kind of silky and not oily OR drying at all. I keep my bottle in the box because I think you’re supposed to protect it from light. At this price point, you should definitely give it a try for yourself.

I’m so excited about what this is doing for my skin and I highly recommend picking it up!!.

This is a Vitamin C its base is ascorbyl glucoside. Honestly the packaging looks so luxurious! It’s comes with three items a mask a spot serum and of course the actual Vitamin C in a glass clear tinted bottle which honestly is so pretty! I have used many vitamin C before but I think this will be my new favourite! It’s lightweight and absorb so well into the skin.

I love the glow it gives me after the application! Add this to you collection I highly recommend it!.

I used to get such great lightening results from kojic acid, but I ran out and then just didn’t replenish it for a couple of years. I since became a Soko Glam addict (bummed that they don’t sell kojic!), and when I saw this natural lightener and the great reviews, I was excited to get back on a lightening routine and try it.

Unfortunately, I didn’t see any improvement in my hyperpigmentation at all. I’ve got plenty of it, so I was hopeful it would work on some level, but it literally didn’t budge it at all. So bummed. I gave it two stars because it made my skin feel nice, but I can spend less money and get lightening results AND nice-feeling skin.

I had so many dark spots from acne caused by wearing masks all the time. Vitamin C serums normally dry my skin, but this one did not. It cleared most of my dark spots and I noticed my skin had an overall even tone.

I have brown south asian skin prone to hyperpigmentation and can recommend this to anyone struggling with dark spots. Furthermore it was not reactive with the other products I used in my skincare routine.

Love this product!.

Hyper! Skin Brightening Dark Spot Vitamin C serum dramatically battles hyperpigmentation and and signs of aging with 15% Vitamin C. This serum is also formulated with ingredients that will help combat acne scars and work to heal and prevent future breakouts.

Key Ingredients: – Vitamin C helps repair damaged skin cells and reduce dark spots – Vitamin E antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental stressors – Turmeric anti-inflammatory and helps reduce dark spots – Kojic Acid exfoliates, reduces dark spots – Alpha Arbutin evens complexion and helps with sun protection – Aloe helps calm and soothe skin – Apple Enzymes gently exfoliates while brightening the skin This has a lightweight serum gel-like texture that is transparent with a slight orange tint.

I do not detect a scent with this, if there is one it’s extremely light. This serum sinks into the skin easily and quickly without leaving a sticky residue behind. Works amazing with other products and caused no irritation to my skin or breakouts.

I bought this because I love supporting women owned businesses and after reading amazing reviews. This stuff is hands down my favorite Vitamin C serum at the moment. I saw huge changes within the first 2 weeks.

Complexion looked more even and brighter, redness was reduce significantly, old acne scars were already less noticeable and my skin had a beautiful glow to it. It’s affordable and one or two pumps is more than enough to cover my entire face, so it lasts.

I would recommend for all skin types! PROS: ✅ Caused no irritation or breakouts ✅ Lightweight and absorbs easily ✅ Doesn’t leave behind a sticky residue ✅ Complexion visibly more even ✅ Complexion is brighter ✅ Has helped reduce redness ✅ Faded new old acne scars in 2-3 weeks CONS: ❌ None.

This is an amazing Vitamin C Serum!.

I have tried countless Vitamin C serums and didn’t fall in love with any until I tried Hyper’s. I try all vitamin C serum for at least two months before making my evaluation so I can give the product time to work.

I will never purchase another vitamin C serum again! This has has made the biggest difference in my hyperpigmentation. I also have have fading acne scars and and the occasional hormonal breakout. My acne scars have been significantly reduced and my hyperpigmentation is fading.

I don’t have any pilling issues when using this. My skin is glowing and I rarely get a breakout!! Hyper has become a staple in my skincare routine. I love the price as I’ve spent well over $150 on vitamin C serums that didn’t make a noticeable difference.

Consistency is key! I didn’t notice a huge change until the third week. I’m on my 5th bottle. I love this product, use it every day without fail, and highly recommend this to anyone looking to have dramatically healthier, happier looking skin!.

Got this as part of a sample and I thought that out of all the items I got, even other products I purchased to correct hyperpigmentation from acne scarring, this seemed to work the best. For me, it felt best while using this to moisturize a lot, as I felt that it does feel a bit drying and like others have said, sticky.

This is the first VitC serum I’ve used, so I imagine this is just how they work. It felt kind of tight on my skin as it dried/absorbed, but it didn’t give me any problems. It instructs you to only put it on right away in the morning.

In my experience I found that a little goes a long way, so in my opinion you don’t need to slather this on your face. The tiny sample size lasted me 3 applications, but I was also spot treating on my cheeks where I have pretty severe hyperpigmentation from months of maskne.

Only reason it’s not 5 stars is because I haven’t used it long enough to know for sure if there is long term improvement but I am considering purchasing a larger bottle to test this!.

This is a lightweight serum that you use a couple of drops of AM and PM, before your moisturizer. It contains a fair amount of alcohol and not a great deal in the way of effective lightening ingredients to fade dark spots.

I counted Vit C, E (both destroyed by the oxidizing see-through bottle packaging), a couple of plant extracts, an AHA (Citric acid) and a BHA (Salicylic acid) and that’s about it! The rest were humectants and binding ingredients.

With the right packaging and a few tweaks to the ingredients list I’m sure this could be a great product. As it is, I just didn’t find it all that effective. and whatever is in there is not at the concentration it should be.

I used this on one area – my chin as this is where my marks show up the most frequently, and in the time I used it, I saw only a minor difference in the color of the marks, it was barely even noticeable.

What I appreciated about it on the other hand is that it didn’t cause any adverse reactions (it’s fragrance, silicone & paraben-free) and it helped keep my chin area blemish-free, most likely down to the AHA & BHA content.

However I wouldn’t go out and repurchase for that effect alone as I have other products that take care of that, and at a much lower price point. -> My ‘Ulta Beauty Top 7 must-have list’ (My 7 favorite beauty products of all time, focusing mainly on my purchases at Ulta) < - < 1.

Hair Loss Treatment: Divine Herbal Hair Oil < 2. Eye Cream: Clinique All about eyes < 3. Lip Gloss: Clarins Lip Comfort Oil < 4. Makeup Remover: Lancome Bi Facil < 5. Pigmentation + Anti-Aging Serum: Divine Herbal Facial Treatment Serum < 6.

Eyeliner: Ulta Beauty Gel Eyeliner Pencil < 7. Moisturizer: 'Lush' - Enzymion.

I used this product for three months in an effort to reduce the hyper-pigmentation and bags under my eyes. Prior to that, I was going through the a number of mixtures , tinctures, serums , etc. to address the issue to and I saw no improvement.

The skin under my eyes was so much darker than the rest of my skin, that it was difficult disguise even with concealer and foundation because I would still end up with two different colors in that area, with the under eye area appearing “chalky”.

I have been using Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution for about three months and CANNOT believe how well it has worked. The results were hardly overnight, but after consistent use, the area under my eyes is approaching its previous hue! I applied Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution to the area under my eyes and in general, on my entire face after cleansing and before completing the rest of my regular skincare routine.

Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution did NOT in any way irritate my super-sensitive skin. My skin is beginning to have a pore-less appearance. The affected area also, does not look bleached or lighter than it originally was.

Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution quite literally is Corrective. The relief is unbelievable. No more mixing concealers and highlighters (that would later settle into folds and small wrinkles in the skin, crease, or give me an oily look).

No more constant blotting. The solution did not negatively react with any of the other skincare products I use and the overall condition of my skin has improved. I didn’t think it could happen.

Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution is a treatment for discoloration and dark spots. It can also help visibly correct uneven skin tone and help the appearance of any skin texture. It doesn’t have an overpowering scent , rather it has a lovely light airy floral scent which was very nice.

I loved how smooth and silky the solution felt as soon as it touched my face! I have sensitive skin and braced myself for any light discomfort or irritation that most treatments of the same kind I have tried in the past usually gave me.

I was pleasantly surprised that there was not a moment of discomfort and how gentle it was! It absorbed quite quickly but still left a lingering smooth feeling on my skin. I used this product for well over a week and am still using it, and so far not only has it delivered on its promises of clearing up dark spots and uneven skin tone but my acne I was experiencing cleared up, which was definitely the icing on the correcting treatment cake! In comparison, the other treatments I have tried in the past were too harsh on my skin, has an overpowering scent that never dissipated, made my complexion look ruddy, and definitely didn’t have the bonus of clearing up my acne, let alone my dark spots and uneven tone! My skin now feels smooth and looks great and I don’t even have to use my blurring face primer anymore! I will definitely purchase this again when I run out.

I can’t live without this amazing antioxidant serum (well, I certainly don’t want to!) I use this serum every morning on the lower half of my face where I struggle with hormonal acne. The Pro Heal Serum can absolutely be used on your entire face (and is formulated for the whole face) but my favorite way to use it is in combination with the famous Skinceuticals CE Ferulic which I use on the top half of my face where my skin is clear/normal.

If I didn’t get a sizable Skinceuticals discount through my work, I would be more than satisfied to simply use this serum alone in the AM. The texture is wonderfully spreadable (as are the majority of iS Clinical products!), hydrating, and luxurious.

This product is perfect for anyone with problematic skin (be it rosacea, serious sensitivities, and/or acne). The Pro Heal is also a great choice for someone with “normal” skin who might be anxious about using a potent Vitamin C.

The Pro Heal offers all the benefits of powerful, high-dose antioxidants/Vitamin C (brightening, healing, tone evening) but WITHOUT the irritation that so often ensues. I love that this serum breaks the “rules” of traditional skincare because it includes both retinol and vitamin C in the same formula! For first timers, I HIGHLY recommend purchasing the $49 iS Clinical Essential Starter Kit via Skinstore or Dermstore online; the starter kit includes a generous sample size of the Pro Heal so you can try it for a while before fully Skinvesting! What a soothing, healing, and efficacious piece of skin happiness this product is!!!! I can’t think of anyone in my life who wouldn’t benefit from this product.

I have seen my face become a beautiful glazed looking donut after I use this product!!!!!! I saw that the medical spa that I go for facials put this on after my facial was done, and it felt soooo good.

I couldn’t wait any longer to get it. Only downside is the price, I am a Nursing student ON A BUDGET! It took me a while to realize that it had retinol in it, so I was putting 5 drops on my face, don’t do that.

It dried my mouth area out (that is where I was putting the most). Use about only 3 drops of this and you should be good. The vitamin C is so refreshing, this is the first thing that I put on after washing & drying my face in my morning skincare routine.

The only reason that I do not use this at night is because I have a Rx for Retin-A from my dermatologist because I used to have cystic acne, and it would be too much for my skin. Save that money honey and get this product, trust me!.

I bought this because of all the good reviews and that it said it was a healing serum for acne / rosacea prone skin. I have sensitive, rosacea and acne prone skin. I thought this would be a great addition to my regimen based on all the great reviews.

I was wrong. First, it burned my skin upon application. Second, it was like water not a serum at all. Third, it smelled like chemicals really bad. Super strong chemical smell. I’m not sure if I received a bad batch or if my skin couldn’t handle the 15% vitamin C or the retinol.

I gave it a 2 star because I’m sure this is a great serum if you aren’t sensitive. But it just wasn’t for me and my skin type.

I came here to write a rave review, but was shocked to learn this is a dark spot serum!? I was recommended this product by a sephora rep who also has bad dry skin like me. OMG it is SO GOOD! I have horrible dry skin, especially in the winter.

This serum helped me FLAWLESSLY SURVIVE BOSTON WINTER this past year! I will say, I use several drops each use and therefore the bottle only lasts me about 1. 5-2months, but personally, the money spent is worth it because I have never found a product that kept my skin so hydrated as this one.

and I am still going to buy 2 more right now, even after learning its main focus isnt hydration!? Its taken me years to accomplish some form of survival with my dry skin on my face. Using oil based makeup remover plus a milky cleaner and then THIS serum, all at night, has been a life changer for me.

I also really love The Ordinary Marine Hylaronics! I will also periodically pair with different face masks before bed, but more often than not a cheaper hydrating sheet mask from amazon suffices. Again, i use 2-4 drops of this on my face by pressing all over.

I often do 1-2 more drops in the morning before makeup. Sale rep who initially introduced me to this said product should last 6 months– that is nowhere the case for me, but the extra drops/running out before a 2 month mark, is my survival goal, so! (Also- a good primer, beauty blender and MAC’s water weight foundation also really help my dry skin during/after makeup application this past winter.

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I really enjoy this product. I have been using this product since it was a Sephora birthday gift (will assume 5+ years now and more). I am aware that they changed their formula recently so I was a little concerned about whether it was still a good product for my skin, but after trying the new formulation, no issue here.

Overall, I find this serum great for giving you that even toned, glowy skin from within. I have on occasion noticed that it had helped with some new blemishes I get on my skin but for the old ones that I have it did not change much.

With that being said though, I have sensitive, combination and eczema skin and for a long time I wasn’t able to get anything onto my skin without getting some sort of reaction, so this product really changed my skin care game, and was really the beginning for me.

Though I really enjoy this product and stand behind the 5 stars, I would say that price for the amount you get isn’t a lot and often wished that I could get a larger size of this. In addition, because of the texture of the product, to get the remaining few drops out can take some work but I hate to waste so I make do the best I can.

I have over the years tried to replace this product with other products to see if I could go cheaper but in the end, I still end up coming back to this product.

I’ve had deep pitted acne scars from adolescence that I’ve never been able to hide on both cheeks. I use great products for my overall skin health but nothing ever improves these and no foundation camouflages them.

This product is amazing. I read people say you have to keep using it because it’s not a permanent fix and I really don’t care! It does take time for full results and i imagine it would take more than a day or two of disuse for scars to return if they actually do.

This is a safe-at-home, effective product and really it’s not that pricey for the results you get. I think I’ve been using this most days, morning and night, for two weeks. The applicator is awesome as you can really control its use and not waste product.

One side of my face the pits are level with my skin (i. e. Gone) and the other side that had deeper pits is close to clear. Also the dark pigmentation is gone with it. At this point only I know where the scars would be because no one else can see them! Thanks Kate Somerville! When I run out I’ll buy it again! I finally found something that gets rid of the one thing I could never fix.

Phenomenal!.

Since there’s lots of mixed reviews and concerns, this should help you decide. I had some recent acne and one that has the potential to leave a scar as it heals (dried up and no longer inflamed). I immediately put this on twice a day For the last week and any dents or redness is all gone.

In fact it’s getting hard to see where it was. same with my other ones. This usually doesn’t happen this fast as the discolouration can last months. Now the caveat to this is, I know that you have to use a good exfoliator before this and wash and hydrate your face first so that this product can penetrate easier.

I did not put makeup on right after. It really let it sit on for as long as possible and have even used it 3 times in a day but not everyday. Now as far as the roller ball on the head, I agree with the other reviewer this is not sanitary as dead skin cells dust and debris can get into the tube and neutralize the ingredients or make it go bad faster.

You actually do not need to roller ball to move to get the product out. All you do is gently squeeze the tube and you’ll see the cream come out around the roller ball. Take a freshly washed sanitized finger to wipe it off to then dab on the scar.

, rinse your finger, and repeat if needed. Turn the twist top over the arrow that says closed and the other way to open. This tells me the product inside is air sensitive with all these closing measures.

The silver cap needs to be pushed down harder till you hear a click indicating it’s air tight closed. With anything including skincare you have to use it for at least 2months to start seeing results.

Hope this helps!.

Using since 1/21/21. Today is 4/17/21. On second tube and it’s helping. I do see a big difference from when I started BUT you do have to have a regimen of other products to get the better results. I did that with the help from an acne scar article I found.

Daily:Salicylic acid face wash. Aha toner. Dscar 2x daily. Retinol. Silicone scar sheet for a few hours a day inbetween product use. Exfoliating scrub 2-3 times a week. Once a week:vitamin c peel. Microneedling about every 2 weeks.

Adding all the extras in has made a big difference from how bad the scar was because it was decently big and deep to where I am now which is the missing skin is almost very close to being filled back in and very close to flush with my skin and closer to normal.

I waited this whole time before posting this review. Does this product work? I believe it has helped some but once I found that acne scar article and introduced the other products in and had a sort of system going is when it got so much better with time and patience and a lot closer back to normal.

I’m going to keep doing it my way and will soon be adding in the use of a neutrogena light therapy device because after looking into it the blue and red light therapy from that type of device also helps in reducing scarring.

And if what I’m left with is a much minor scar then I found the best thing to help conceal it is the nyx pore filler primer. Yes I found that in another great article and tried it already. I hope this review is helpful.

Non-comedogenic 10% Niacinamide and Azelaic Acid Serum for all skin types. It comes in bottle with dropper. It has clear lightweight formula, it’s fragrance free. As I really love Niacinamide, personally I’ve never tried Azelaic Acid.

That serum first applied feels a bit sticky but it disappeared as soon as serum is absorbed. I really love this serum because it provides nice results. My complexion is more even out and plump, it contains salicylic acid to gently exfoliates skin, thanks to hyaluronic acid restores moisture.

Niacinamide helps to keep my skin blemish free and controls sebum production. Azelaic Acid is derived from wheat, rye and barley, which can diminish the appearance of blemishes such as post-breakout marks and other discolourations.

This ingredient also has skin-soothing benefits and can even reduce sensitivity that leads to redness.

I have used this for 3 weeks now. I am nearly 30, I have combination to oily skin, open pores with congestion, lines starting to appear on my forehead and around my eyes. I have lots of freckles, and a dark pigmentation mark under one eye.

I went against advice and used this product every night and then applied my night cream. The only night I have not used it is when exfoliating. I have noticed a little tiny bit of sensitivity, but I have been using it every night! My pores are smaller, not gone but smaller.

I have also started to notice my lines are a little less noticeable too. The pigmentation mark under my eye is nearly gone! My skin looks brighter and clearer than before. I usually get a few breakouts when I start using new products but not with this one.

I am very happy with this and will continue to use it!.

I’ve been using this product for about 6 weeks alongside a homemade skin lightening/brightening serum. In that time I’ve managed to achieve a uniform colour to my skin which I’ve only managed to achieve with hydroquinone.

However with hydroquinone my skin was very pale and washed out. This product makes my skin glow. However it is difficult to say whether it is this product or a combination of this and my homemade serum.

I still have hyperpigmentation marks from breakouts that haven’t yet gone completely but there’s a difference in the darkness, some of the newer spots are almost completely faded. It also has a very nice consistency, not at all greasy, but moisturising.

I use it after washing my face, then apply my homemade serum.

This is an update to my review in August. My first bottle was purchased in June of 2021. I had EXTREMELY bad hyperpigmentation. When I used the combo of the Niacinamide toner and this serum, in 6-8 weeks, my skin was completely cleared up.

After the serum was gone, I used the toner a few times a week, because it was all I needed with my clear skin. I’m a picker when I’m under stress, so I purchased another set last month and I knew after a few weeks, something was definitely different.

The results weren’t the same. I know this formula has changed. I’m sure you don’t care, but this was the first serum that I found that worked for African American dark skin. Reading some of the reviews, I’m quite sure that you don’t listen to your customers, as I see plenty have stated that they’ve experienced minimal results and you haven’t changed it back to the original formula.

Although the claim by the company is that you’ve improved the formula, you didn’t. Sometimes, stronger isn’t better, especially when there’s a breakdown in the quality of this new formulation. I won’t be purchasing anymore of your products.

Okay so I have VERY sensitive skin and when I say sensitive I don’t mean it reacts a lot, but I mean that my scars stay for a long time to the point my leg still has a scratch on it from when I was 7 from a big bite and I’m 20 now… yeah.

I’ve found that this serum has slightly faded my scars, and to be honest I’ve only had it for a month and am okay with that. It has DRASTICALLY improved my skin texture and all my little tiny hard bumps J used to get are gone, now when i use makeup my skin looks so smooth it’s crazy.

Also J found that it makes me skin plump and encourages the skin to not peel, but rather shed. Like when i wash my face dead skin willl come off and so that is what helps my scars fade so i know that over time it will get better.

I used to break out a lot on my cheeks and it really upset me but now they’re both super smooth and the scars are faded. I also got really bad hyperpigmentation during 2020-2021 because I was inside a lot, but this serum also made my skin tone as a black woman a much more consistent and my foundation actually matches my whole face again hahaha.

Overall I’d say this is great for helping with hyperpigmentation, rough skin textures that want to be smooth, hydration (makes my face feel plump), and those who genuinely want help with fading scars but don’t wanna use harsh chemicals for spot treatments that just end up discoloring your face even more.

This serum is a game changer. I use it in conjunction with the stamp. I typically put a few drops on my face to prep my skin, needle, then apply more serum. This has been the biggest game changer in my acne scars which are deeper in my skin from an aesthetician who scarred my face during an extraction.

I get PRP facials but I use this in the meantime to maintain, and it’s gotten me farther than the professional facials because of the frequency that I can use it. If I have an important date I make sure to stamp and use Vitam C serum with Vitamin C moisturizer over it to ensure a plump glow the following day.

I’ve used lots of different brands of Vitamin C but Banish is the clearest, which means it’s pure. The only thing to consider is that you need to sleep on your back after using this serum because it remains tacky until the following morning, but it’s so worth it (I also find sleeping on my side makes my scars look worse so it’s kind of helpful in that way too).

If you have acne scars or want glowing skin, use this serum!.

This vitamin C serum is different from any I’ve used, and I’m now convinced the quality makes a difference. It feels light and dewy when I put it on, and after just a few weeks I’m already seeing actual changes in my skin.

I don’t know anything about skincare, but for the past few years I’ve struggled with adult acne, cystic acne, and severe acne scarring/hyperpigmentation. (I have brown skin and am of mixed Indian descent.

) I’ve felt chronically self-conscious, but I’m feeling some emerging hope and confidence since I began using Banish products. It’s no overnight “fix,” but using this vitamin C serum + the fighter gel + pumpkin enzyme mask + the banisher for a few weeks, I can see my stubborn dark spots are fading, my skin is smoother and more even textured, and I’m having fewer breakouts.

Although I don’t (yet) have perfectly clear skin, my skin just looks so much healthier and has a natural glow that has me feeling more confident. If you’re like me and you’ve tried *everything* to manage adult acne and dark spots, I wholeheartedly recommend giving Banish products a try!.

Murad is my favorite skin care brand hands down. The very first high end product I’ve ever purchased was Murad Hydro-Dynamic(R) Quenching Essence 1 oz and I immediately fell in love with the product and the brand, and gradually have accumulated multiple Murad serums and moisturizers, eye creams etc.

Murads InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment is a lightweight lotion/serum that is made to treat scarring from acne. It treats ice pick or pitted scars as well as any discoloration as well. As a teen I did suffer from cystic acne and was also diagnosed with rosacea.

However, I did get both under control rather quickly I’ve never had bad acne to the point that I ended up with pitted scars, but I did have some reddish discoloration on my chin area or PIE (Post Inflammatory Erthemya).

This formula has BHA (Salicylic acid) which is an exfoiilant and also used to treat acne, as well as a Vitamin C which brightens and lightens scars, promotes collagen production. As well as Centella Asiatica aka Tiger grass which is known to encourage new skin growth and is one of the best ingredients to treat redness.

All these ingredients put together not only completely faded the red discoloration on my chin area but also made my skin tone more even and radiant. This is a great serum to use even if you don’t have scars.

Lightly exfoliates to get rid of dead skin cells plus brightens the skin and gets rid of discoloration. All around my skin looks healthier, younger , and brighter :).

I’ve been using this product for 2/3 weeks daily before I go to bed. I was left with really deep pitted scaring all over my cheeks after experiencing nodular cystic acne. The pitted scars now do not appear as deep and in fact look like they’re closing up.

It’s certainly minimised the appearance of how deep and wide they were previously and I’m hoping with continued use they will completely close. The texture of the product itself is so silky and leaves the skin feeling very smooth.

It’s worked wonders for my self esteem too! Please note I’m also using this in conjunction with a azealic acid nightly to also reduce dark pigmentation from scarring and prevent any new acne from occurring.

It’s the best combination of I’ve put together to eliminate as much pitted scarring and discolouration as I can!.

Works great! Definitely give it a few weeks before making a judgement. I get random flare-ups or hormonal acne that attacks my entire jawline/cheeks and leaves awful scarring. Within 3 weeks, over half of the scars are gone, and all of them are faded.

It feels greasy, and I was worried that it was going to make me break out more, but it absorbs into the skins pretty well. I wash my face with Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser, then I use a generous amount of Origins Super Spot Remover™ Acne Treatment Gel (which has worked wonders the past 3 weeks to clear up my break up as well!), then I apply Murad InvisiScar Post-Acne Resurfacing Treatment, and then I finish with Dr.

Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion and Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Boost 360° Brightening Eye Cream. Its incredible how much better my face looks after starting this new routine!.

I am a medium/deep brown skin woman and I struggle with hormonal breakouts, acne blemishes which results in hyper pigmentation and dark marks. I started using this product in combination with the day cream and the extreme carrot soap.

When I tell you that my skin started to break out less, and my dark marks was fading! Fading like some areas you couldnt tell there was a dark mark. After using the products for about 4 weeks I went to get micro needling done on my face smh.

My expectations were to help spread up the healing process. It destroyed my face! I am now dealing with clogged pores and dark marks E V E R Y W H E R E! I continue to use the Makari but it has not been effective with helping the texture or the hyper pigmentation on my face.

I will say the products work to lighten the skin well because my dark spots were exploited while using the serum while the rest of my face got lighter.

I wish I could post pics of before and after. The serum is not the only makarI product am using, I use the toning cream, lotion,soap,glycerine of the extreme carrot range. I had acne plus pigmentation, dry skin, ringworm patches, I visited the best of dermatologist here in Dallas to no avail, I bought anything in the hope it works but my face and skin only got worst.

My boyfriend became a shame to go out with me. I felt so inferior. Then a friend in Charlotte told me about makari, first I looked up and thought it was expensive being am just a cashier. I saved up on both the whole range, it was like a miracle, just 4days my face was cleared, all acne gone, from dry skin to smooth skin, I smile all day when customers tell me how beautiful I look without make up, it’s been 3years since someone last appreciated my skin.

I highly recommend if u there’s anyway I can put pics to show you all the magic on my face and skin I will. can’t wait to hit the beach this summer.

I have been using the skin repairing clarifying serum for over a year. All I can say is there is nothing like it in the market! Period!! My skin is glowing, no acne marks or dark circle around my eyes.

This is the best of the best and you have to get one! If you are getting ready for that birthday, wedding, party. and you don’t have much time, use this serum. It gets you fast result and your skin will look youthful, soft, spotless, and beautiful.

if you just want to look your best at all times then look no further because you have found the serum that will get you the best skin you desire. My friends and family have joined me and they always say girl!! you did us the best favor by telling us your beauty secrets! We all go out with confidence radiating nothing but pure beauty and gorgeously glowing skin.

Trust me it works like magic!.

I’ve had acne for 20 years and have recently decided to try to clear my face once and for all. I am currently using Differin gel every third night and this azalaic acid on the other two nights inbetween.

This has really been helping me. The Differin gel alone was doing its job but I was experiencing a mild-moderate ‘purge’ and started to get flashbacks to the days when my acne was really active. For this reason I nearly stopped the Differin altogether.

I had been using the azalaic acid before I started Differin (I was advised to stop it when I started the retinoid by my prescriber) and remembered how much it calmed my skin down and stopped the inflammation.

It was at that point that I started using it alongside the Differin – applying the azalaic acid for two nights and then the Differin on the third. Since starting this (5 weeks ago) my skin looks visibly better every day.

I’m still experiencing a very mild purge on the night that I use the Differin, but after putting on the azalaic acid the next night, the spots are significantly less angry (and in the case of the smaller ones, disappear completely) and my hyperpigmentation from previous spots is visibly brighter the next day.

I was originally planning on trying to build up my retinoid to every night and getting a stronger percentage of azalaic acid; however, this is going so well, I think I’m going to leave things as they are.

If the rate of improvement continues, I think that my skin will be completely clear and most of the scars will be gone in the next 3-6 months. I’m so glad I found this – especially at such a great price! If anyone using it experiences dryness or irritation, I recommend using it over a light moisturiser.

This is what I do (sensitive skin) and it has stopped the small amount of dryness I was experiencing but is no less effective on the acne!.

So far so good. Heard wonderful things about alpha-arbutin from professional YouTube creators. This is known to help with hyperpigmentation. This product also includes HA, which is a good form of hydration and skin moisturizing benefits.

Recommend still using a moisturizer on top to seal in the HA. I have not used it long enough to notice a permanent reduction in dark spots, however I do like that my skin looks very hydrated and dewy after applying.

Will repurchase. Also this product can be layered with other actives, however seek professional advice before doing so. I am doing a total revamp of my skin care products, started because I was running low, ran out, or products expired, which is great because I was using products that were not great for my skin type and had harsh ingredients and scents.

Also since watching and researching skin care it is now more important to me then ever. My prior skin care products I purchased from esthetician’s, and with me not being properly educated in what my skin truly needs (especially for skin of color which is way more sensitive) I was using products I had high sensitivity too or again that were to harsh for my skin type.

I also started reading the inky list (ingredients) myself. As someone who developed acne at 29 years old, I have no prior knowledge. I’m truly learning as if I am a teenager. I forgot how sensitive my skin used to be, but thinking because now I’m acne prone that my skin sensitivity just went away.

I will officially have a skin analysis from a dermatologist, I do believe I am “combination leaning towards oily, acne and hormonal prone, with sensitivity. Regardless I want to treat my skin as if it were sensitive, one reason being I am highly sensitive to many popular skin care ingredients, for example Niacinamide.

Never cared really for Glycolic Acid, come to find out it can be very harsh for skin of color. Needless to say this product did not cause any irritation therefore we already starting off well.

Having never purchased this before, I had no issue with my bottle being peach in color and tried it straight away. I’m pretty fair skinned but olive complexion, and for the past decade have been developing dark “staining” on my cheeks and forehead, I assume from sun damage.

I would not have cared so much had it not been for one bright white line going through one cheek, like someone had dragged an eraser through the staining. It was just way too noticeable. My skin is incredibly dry, and I use both oils and lotions every day.

I opted to try this product on its own the first day to test for reactions. I’m not sure why so many people are saying this is moisturizing, because my skin was screaming for moisture for the first few hours but eventually leveled out.

But that was the only negative for me. With reading the reviews, I completely expected to be using this for at least a month before noticing any difference. But that was not the case at all. I noticed the bright white line softened and darkness around it lightened the very next morning.

I layered it under sea buckhorn oil the next morning, which is something my skin loves. They worked very well together, but the AA somehow made the oil less oily and more absorbent. It’s been a week of applying under the oil every morning and again at night (over the oil applied in the morning, without washing my face as I don’t wear makeup) and the staining is about 50% gone.

I’m both shocked and amazed and wish I had searched for this product sooner.

Pros: – Ingredients – I absolutely love the combination of ingredients. – Shape of Container: 1-2 pumps are enough for the entire face. – Application: Not only is the application smooth but it absorbs very quickly into my face.

Cons: – Price: Although I have used expensive products before, I tend to gravitate towards cheaper, more effective products cause continuous use of this would rack up a lot of money. – Side Effects: Not only does it burn but it made my upper neck dark! I’ve noticed, a few times in the last 6 weeks that I used this product, that my face will burn 10 mins after application, which is right before I put on the moisturizer or immediately after putting on the moisturizer.

I don’t know if it’s cause it’s too strong (I have never used tranexamic acid before, and my face is iffy with glycolic acid (GA). All GA are not created equal (trust me on that). PC’s GA works well for me but the others I have tried did not.

So, I’m not sure if that is why, but those moments when it burned or tinkled was NOT FUN! Since I am trying to find out what products work best, I have been taking pics regularly to see the progress of my face.

That’s how I noticed that my neck was getting dark. Normally, I only add moisturizer to my neck. but this product said to include it on my neck as well, so I did. Big mistake. I’ve stop using this product 3wks now, so my neck is slowly returning to its normal color.

Indifferent: – Scent: It’s not that bad. I know others complained but I’m not bothered by it. If you’ve used non-scented skincare products before, you will know what it smells like. Verdict: While it has great ingredients and the application is smooth, I wouldn’t repurchase.

For the price I paid, and the ingredients present, I expected more of a difference in my skin (I am using something now which is better, and it is more than 50% less than this price). The face burning and the residual darkness on my neck is a no.

Product is okay but not great; so, 3 stars.

It’s shocking to me to see 3. 8 stars on this product. I feel like a lot of products are extremely over rated and ratings are based off of people using one or 2 products to compare another to and it just doesn’t give a good idea of how a product really works so lm tell you a bit about my skin.

I’m 35 years old, I’m female, I have combo skin, very reactive and I’ve had severe acne since I was a kid and had to eventually go on accutain. I havnt broke out like that in years due to proactiv but I started using tretinoin so I can’t use my proactiv any longer.

Every couple of weeks I get an small pimple that results in a horrible dark spot and I’ve tried hydroquinone from my dermatologist, ordinary niacinimide, agency’s dark spot serum rx, alpha arbutin and azaleic acid from the ordinary… even with Tretinoin none of these things seem to be working.

I also use vitamin c…. I used this 4 times and after ONE use my spots have lightened at least 50% no axageration. This is some serious stuff. It has everything in it! So I don’t need to play chemistry and to be honest I don’t want to! I’m relieved I don’t have to keep looking for products and I’m stunned that this is working way better than hydroquinone with no irritation to my skin whatsoever and I have sensitized skin from Tretinoin.

All I can say is give it a try. You can return products you don’t like at many places but I don’t see anyone not having instant results from this serum. This is the type of product that truly deserves 5 stars.

I really wish there were a different way of rating products based on what you have already tried… but take it from me I’ve tried so many things I can’t even got them all here and I’m done looking thank goodness!.

Okay, I wanted to wait a while before writing a review to see if this product actually worked or not. The verdict is in…… *DrUm RoLl*…… YeS! The majority of my night routine are Peace Out products (the balm, serum and moisturizer) and since the other products work so well for me I decided to try this.

I believe that the formulation has a great amount of brightening ingredients and it’s gentle; not strong at all. I believe it will fit well in someone’s routine even if the other products that they are using aren’t Peace Out.

A few blemishes that usually would take a few months to lighten up are drastically lighter in just a few weeks. I will say I use it as a spot treatment; I don’t put all over my face and seems to be working well that way.

The price point for this product I think is decent since it actually works. The only real complaint I have is the smell, it’s definitely not unbearable but it does have an off putting smell… however the smell will fade away in a short period of time.

I’ve actually written a review about the dark spots remover on here before. At the time, I had just purchased this product for the first time and had used it only for a little while. It hadn’t noticed much of a difference quite yet.

Within 1 to 2 months of using it everyday, I started noticing that my melasma was fading in certain areas. And now, after 3+ months, it has faded so much that I wouldn’t even call them “dark spots” anymore; they are a lot lighter and look more like my natural skin tone.

There is still a shadow; it hasn’t completely gone away, but it has improved dramatically, over 50% (and I am being conservative with my rating). That’s a pretty dramatic change for just 3 months of usage.

The dark spot remover is definitely a keeper!.

An ingredient in this product is Carrageenan. Carrageenan is linked to large bowel ulceration and ulcerative colitis, fetal toxicity and birth defects, colorectal and liver cancer, and glucose intolerance and insulin resistance.

anything w spit on our skin is immediately absorbed into our body to be processed through the liver. I’m sorely disappointed 100% Pure has deemed this a necessary ingredient and I’m very disappointed in this finding.

I love 100% Pure products, but unfortunately, this product has a 100% purely bad ingredient.

There was a massive difference in the two bottles I have ordered. Granted they were ordered several months apart, but the smell was completely and drastically different as was the color. The first bottle definitely “worked” better.

I say “worked” because neither did ANYTHING for my dark spots on my face, AT ALL. However, my lipstasche it either bleached or lightened the skin which, I do like and is why it got 2 stars.

Serum is a decent product. The smell is ok. The texture is good and absorbs fast and well. I have not seen any results in terms of lightening dark spots, but then again nothing has ever worked for me in that respect.

I’m a long-time licensed medical Aesthetician and have used about every professional therapeutic skin brand known to man; some costing hundreds of dollars per ounce. Honestly, the expensive age-spot serums don’t do any better of a job than ‘NOW Foods Dark Spot Serum’ does for a fraction of the cost.

How this company manages to consistently offer such HIGH QUALITY products to the general public at a reasonable cost is amazing to me. This product feels exquisite on your skin and works over time to lighten age spots with consistent use.

NOW Foods has also made a commitment to using NON-Gmo or organic ingredients which I support 100%!.

I LOVE IS Clinical products and the Super Serum is one of my favorites. I’ve tried all of the major Vitamin C serums with no luck, so I was so happy to have found this. I have sensitive, combination, acne prone skin for reference and this has never irritated my skin or broken me out.

They make two Vitamin C serums and the Pro Heal is also wonderful, but it is aimed more at anti-aging and geared more towards normal- dry skin, so if you have oily- combination skin then the Super Serum is for you.

I definitely noticed a visible brightening and more even skin tone after about a week, but really noticed it a month in to using. My skin is glowing and I get compliments a lot now. I’m on my third bottle and I don’t see changing.

Highly recommend this or the Pro Heal if you have drier skin.

This is my favorite Vitamin C serum. I prefer it to the other popular and more expensive C, E and Ferulic serum you see everywhere. Love the copper peptides. Keeps things clear and glowy. Never sticky and never pills under makeup.

I use only during the day before moisturizing. It helps slightly with pigmentation, but it’s not working miracles for dark spots. A few drops a day lasts me about 2 months with daily morning application.

Use for at least a month to really see a difference!.

Love this stuff! I received a sample from LovelySkin and have been sold on it ever since. It’s perfect for day or night, with or without makeup. It definitely tightens up my skin, brightens the tone, and improves the appearance of fine lines.

My skin is oily and this definitely fits the bill for non clogging, non greasy, shine reducing moisturizer. I use it daily on my face and neck.

I’ve only used it tonight for the first time & I couldn’t quite believe my eyes, after about 10 mins my whole face looked slightly lighter & the melasma mask-like patches on my forehead & under my eyes less intense & brown.

I’ve tried I feel everything from vit c to retinol to glycolic & lactic acids to peels, micro needling & an led face therapy mask with barely any success, and with the intense sun this summer in the uk, even using spf 30+ everyday it’s still found a way to increase.

It’s fair to say I’m grinning from ear to ear, thank you the Inkey List 🙏💗 I also left it a good 30mins or so before applying my night cream like they say. First gel serum I’ve ever used & I was pleasantly surprised at how silky it was to apply.

I can’t wait to apply abit more tomorrow morning. For anyone with stubborn Melasma (mines been there for 2-3 years now, due to medication & hormones) I can’t recommend this product enough! Inkey List please never stop making this & at such an affordable price 🙏😽🎉🤗.

I never EVER leave reviews but I thought I’d write this one cause I struggled REALLY badly with hyperpigmentation for about 2 or 3 years and this has reallyyyy helped with my skin. Within a couple weeks I started seeing a difference.

After months of using this product my skin is so much clearer and brighter. This product is really good and I’d 100% recommend and it’s the only product I’ve tried that didn’t cause me to have breakouts so I was able to get rid of the hyperpigmentation without worrying about getting more spots which would always interrupt the process.

As I said, I literally NEVER leave reviews lol but if this will help someone like me save their skin then I’m happy to help. I use this product every night and my skin hasn’t been this clear in yearsss.

Goodluck 🙂 also if this doesn’t work for you, don’t lose hope. Eventually you’re skin will get better and you’re breautiful regardless!.

I get hyperpigmentation easily from breakouts, and for years I’ve used products and ingredients to help fade marks. Retinol, AHA, Vitamin C, niacinamide, alpha arbutin, you name it. If it’s known to fight marks I’ve used it! I’d recently heard of tranexamic acid and thought I’d give it, and this brand, a shot.

Whoa. I used it at night and woke up and my face was. pale! That’s the best way I can describe it. Like there was a clarity I haven’t seen in I don’t know how long. Nothing has had impact this quickly.

It can’t be a fluke, right? Now, I still have a couple stubborn marks I’ve been working on with the old ingredients I’m used to, but they were improved. The impressive part was just the tone of my entire face.

I looked at myself a long while, wondering where literally all my subtle discoloration went? I looked, dare I say, younger? Brighter? Weird, right? How is this possible? Color me impressed. I’m going to continue with this, and if anything changes I’ll be back to update!.