pimple spot treatments

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for pimple spot treatments.

Pimple spot treatments are a great way to help clear up blemishes and other skin problems. They can be used on their own or in conjunction with your regular skincare routine. Here are some of the best pimple spot treatments on the market today.

$55.00

Had a huge red mark from a pimple in june, then got too much sun on my face during July and August, used this starting beginning of Sept, and the mark is super faded now, great introduction to the routine....My skin feels hydrated, and my dark spots have faded.

What it is: A dark spot and discoloration-fighting trio, including an AHA mask, brightening serum, and vitamin C moisturizer, for smooth, even, and glowing skin.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Redness, Dullness


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Vitamin C Ester (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate): Brightening agent and antioxidant.

- Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates and promotes smoother skin.

- Alpha Arbutin: Improves the appearance of uneven skin t

$25.00

I purchased the Caudalie spot treatment, along with another brand to compare both by putting them on 2 different pimples. ...Ive tried every product under the sun for spot treatments and this is the only one that works instantly.

What it is: A targeted cream for acne spots that visibly reduces breakout size in as little as one hour.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 100% Natural Salicylic Acid: Naturally exfoliates and visibly refines skin texture.
- Niacinamide: Minimizes the appearance of pores.
- Tea Tree: Purifies the skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: A natural and non-drying purifying cream that targets acne spots fast and reduce breakout size. Use this leave-on cream under makeup to color correct redness with natural green pigments.

$95.00

Pair it with a nice moisturizer too if your skin can get a bit overwhelmed with all the treatments. My skin texture has been great and besides the weird short lived pimple it has been clear and I am just waiting till the Spring sale to buy the full size of the Good Genes, UFO, and A+!...My skin is so smooth & has really helped get rid of dark spots!

What it is: A quick and complete routine that targets blemishes and blackheads with pore-clearing salicylic acid, sulfur, retinoids, and lactic acid.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinoid Complex: Minimizes the look of pores, addresses visible signs of aging, and helps skin appear clear and smooth.
- Salicylic and Lactic Acids: Salicylic acid dissolves sebum buildup, minimizing the appearance of pores and combating breakouts, while lactic acid visibly clarifies the skin, exfoliating away pore-clogging debris that can lead to acne and blackheads.

$110.00

It softens wrinkles and reduces dark spots as well. Skin looks very radiant and healthy....Love using this treatment and I’m truly amazed by the results. This retinol treatment helps to reduce dark spots and fine line and wrinkles.

What it is: A lightweight resurfacing treatment that boosts clarity and helps visibly even skin texture and tone for more balanced skin with a healthy glow.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinoid, Hexylresorcinol, and Niacinamide: A clinically backed blend that visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles and diminishes the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation while being gentle to skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and mineral oil. It is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This fast-absorbing treatment is formulated with a blend of a retinoid, hexylresorcinol, and niacinamide to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles and diminish the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. The formula is ef

$17.00

The gel formulation sat awkwardly for me, and seemed to cause more flaking. This would be a good spot treatment for people with less dry skin with whiteheads/blackheads, but not papule/pimple stage. ...It does reduce the size and appearance of blemishes after 1 treatment, however I would have to use it every night otherwise the pimples would come back.

What it is: An overnight treatment, with its powerful combination of vitamins C and E, that helps reduce bacteria count on your skin to prevent and reduce the appearance of blemishes.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 5% STAY®-C 50: Prevents and reduces the look of blemishes and breakouts.
- 2% Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates, removing dead skin cells and unclogging the appearance of pores.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This is a stable Vitamin C derivative that visibly brightens and evens skin tone.

$42.00

This product changed my skin by improving the texture, fading the scars and dark marks and less pimples! Found the best retinol product...But putting this on I see less pimples. And you can see my face turns more smoothly.

What it is: A targeted, overnight peel treatment to reduce fine lines, improve uneven tone and texture, and restore hydration for a radiant, healthy-looking complexion.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Texture


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Retinol: A vitamin A derivative that supports collagen production while visibly reversing signs of photo-aging, improving fine lines and wrinkles, addressing UV-induced free-radical damage, reducing blemish-causing sebum, and fading dark spots.

$65.00

The formula is best for dark spot and discoloration. THD Ascorbate Vitamin C is a stable form to even out skintone and acne marks. ...i struggle with acne and that in turn means i always get dark spots after my pimples go away. i was looking for a product that would help lighten my dark spots and this works so well!!

What it is: Now with a new look and potent Vitamin C, this is a cult-favorite Niacinamide treatment for expert-level brightening results. 


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture


Formulation: Lightweight Cream


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Brightening Complex 15%: Brightens the look of discoloration, dark spots, and post-acne marks.

- THD Ascorbate Vitamin C: Is an ultra-stable form of vitamin C that boosts the visibly brightening effect.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, fo

$32.00

Then I decided to try the 2% BHA Weightless Body Treatment from Paula’s Choice and after only a few uses, my spots seem so much lighter. ...I will never be without this body treatment, EVER....This treatment is spectacular!!! The dry,scaley brown spots that started showing up on my legs when menopause started are GONE.

What it is: A leave-on body exfoliant, made with two percent BHA, that gently sheds dulling buildup to smooth rough, bumpy textures and reveal soft, glowing skin all over.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Redness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture


Formulation: Lightweight Cream


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Salicylic Acid (BHA) 2%: Exfoliates to diminish buildup and smooth bumpy textures.

- Vitamin E: Visibly softens skin while supporting environmental protection.

- Chamomile and Green Tea: Provide light, lasting hydration while soothing irritation.

The INKEY ListMandelic Acid Treatment

ITEM: 2530731

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL

281 Reviews

$13.00

Noticeable improvement in dark spots and acne scars from pimples immediately after beginning use. ...Heals stubborn popped pimples as if they were never there. Also does fade my dark spots.. but I feel it works better if used while your pimple is healing.

What it is: A clinically shown, fast-acting, targeted formula that reduces the look of hyperpigmentation and discoloration left behind by blemishes.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mandelic Acid 10%: Reduces the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and post-blemish marks.
- Glycerin 2%: Hydrates skin and draws in moisture.
- Encapsulated Retinol 0.1%: Helps fade the appearance of dark spots and discoloration.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

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