treatments for dark acne spots

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for treatments for dark acne spots.

Dark spots are a common problem for people of all ages. They can be caused by a number of factors, including sun damage, age, and genetics. If you're dealing with dark spots on your skin, there are ways to lighten them up.

$28.00

Great for those sudden acne spots that you gotta get rid of quick!!...Great at clearing up acne spots....Great Acne Treatment...Helps to clear up spots

What it is: Medical-grade spot treatment clinically proven to improve breakouts in one hour. Clears blemishes, reduces redness and prevents future breakouts.      


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Blemishes, Pores, Oiliness


Formulation: Mask


Highlighted Ingredients:

- 10% Sulfur: Reduces and prevents breakouts. 

- BHA Salicylic Acid: Visibly minimizes and unclogs pores.

-  Zinc Oxide: Helps absorb excess oil.

$30.00

This really targets breakouts and helps reduce post-acne spots. Gifted by SkinFix....My Holy Grail for acne spot treatment....My Holy Grail for acne spot treatment!!! This reduced redness on and around the area of my acne.

What it is: A clinical-strength, rapid-acting acne treatment that visibly reduces blemish size and redness plus helps prevent new acne pimples from forming.

Skin Type:
Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Acne/Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Salicylic Acid: Decongests pores to help eliminate excess oil and surface debris.
- 10% Azelaic Acid: Helps fade the look of post-acne hyperpigmentation (acne marks/scars) while visibly improving uneven skin tone.
- 2% Niacinamide: Helps minimize the appearance of pores and regulate sebum.

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

$65.00

And I love how it helps with my acne and acne spots to help fade it away. Something. ...I use retinol on alternate nights, followed by a moisturizer. This treatment has significantly lightened some of my acne spots and has improved my skin texture overall.

What it is: An advanced 1% retinol formula with skin-supportive peptides and vitamin C, smooths wrinkles and firms skin to reduce visible signs of aging.   


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity


Formulation: Lightweight Cream


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinol (Vitamin A) 1%: A potent, slow-release concentration that visibly improves signs of aging.

$55.00

My skin feels hydrated, and my dark spots have faded....The formula in these products work really well for me, it's brightening and helped a lot with relatively new dark spots. My old dark spots that's been with me for more than a decade are slowly fading away too but obviously it'll take more time.

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

$65.00

I don't have dark spots, but I do have a few acne spots buy shine me so for keep up wite aning to ave toy routine! ...I love Peter Thomas Roth products and love their Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration treatment. I have acne spots & discoloration so I love to use this in the night time for rejuvenate skin in the morning.

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

The INKEY ListMandelic Acid Treatment

ITEM: 2530731

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL

280 Reviews

$13.00

Saw a major difference in my acne spots within a month. I recommend taking a bit on your finger and dabbing it on to the scar instead of just putting it on the scar. ...I used this product over a week and it definitely lightened dark acne spots. Results take about a 3 or more days to fully show.

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.

$110.00

After using this for a few weeks now I've noticed a huge improvement in my skin's texture and my acne spots. The formula is very lightweight and absorbs into the skin very quickly. ...This retinoid helps to improve my post acne scars. Plus I mentioned that the dark spots become less visible and wrinkles are fading.

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

$42.00

Dennis Gross’s Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Perfectly Dosed Retinol Treatment is a skincare game-changer. LAfter four weeks, I noticed reduced dark spots, smoother texture, and increased radiance. ...Wow! This retinol treatment is a game-changer. My fine lines and dark spots are visibly reduced, and my skin texture is smoother.

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.

$68.00

I saw an improvement in my fine lines and dark spots too! I was gifted by facegym....This is just a tip because it's so precious you don't want to miss any spot during the application. Definitely a great treatment!

What it is: A first-to-market vegan-collagen formula plus a mini hydrating serum for visibly smooth, radiant, youthful skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sh-Polypeptide-123: Visibly minimizes fine lines and wrinkles for smoother-, firmer-looking skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Improves skin's overall appearance by boosting visible radiance and moisture levels.

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

$34.00

I liked the product too much. when i use it my skin feels smooth and clean. and the acne spots have faded a bit. I absolutely love scrubbing clothes. ...The product leaves your skin feeling silky smooth! I have acne prone skin with dark spots and this seems to have improved the spots thus far!

What it is: This one minute 10% AHA treatment clarifies, purifies, brightens and smooths skin by gently clearing dull surface cells to even texture over time.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture


Formulation: Liquid

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