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. Here are some of the best treatments for dark acne spots.
$69.00
I’ve been struggling with adult hormonal acne for way too long... and I’ve been using this for 3 days in combination with the spot treatment and I’ve already noticed a huge improvement in the texture and composition of my skin (as well as no new breakouts!). ...I enjoyed this cleanser when i was breaking out because of my birth control. The spot treatment is fantastic from this brand as well.
What it is: A daily foaming acne face wash, formulated with three percent sulfur, that strongly cleanses without irritation or over-drying.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sulfur: Exfoliates, unclogs pores, and targets breakouts.
- Honey and Rice Bran Extracts: Calm and soothe.
- Natural Oat Extract: Reduce, absorb, and balance sebum production.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Kate Somerville’s clinic-perfected cleanser is u
$90.00
I was gifted by biossance to test out their new product for treating dark spots and discoloration. I really enjoy this for acne spots where dark spots were left behind this has helped me feel alot more confident...My skin was dull and I had a few dark acne spots from a few pimples I picked at many years ago.
What it is: A first-of-its-kind blend of 10 percent vitamin C and white shiitake mushroom that starts visibly degrading dark spots on contact and keeps working every day to discourage new ones from appearing.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Lightweight Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C 10%: Acts as a potent antioxidant, visibly brightening and firming skin without causing irritation or losing stability.
- White Shiitake Mushroom Extract: Addresses the look of dark spots and discourages the formation of new ones.
- Licorice Root Extract: Calms the look of discoloration and fights the look of future dark spots
Size: 12 Microneedling Dots·ITEM: 2461986
$38.00
Nice for fading pimple spots...They’re not miracle workers; if you have age spots or a lot of acne spots to fade, nothing will help more than a laser. ...Goodbye Dark Spots!...I suffer from dark acne spots on my chin and forehead and these patches made them disappear as if I never had them!
What it is: A brightening patch formulated with niacinamide and tranexamic-infused microneedles to fade the look of post-breakout dark spots and discolorations.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: A form of vitamin B that supports a more even-looking complexion.
- Tranexamic Acid: An amino acid derivative that visibly softens dark spots.
- Ferulic Acid: A potent antioxidant that helps fade the look of dark spots and visibly improves skin tone.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil,
$48.50
My dark spots are visibly lighter, and my skin feels so much smoother.
What it is: A dark spot corrector facial serum with four percent niacinamide and one percent ethyl vitamin C to visibly reduce dark spots and discoloration to improve skin clarity.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Helps reduce the look of dark spots.
- 1% Ethyl Vitamin C: Helps to visibly improve skin clarity.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan.
ITEM: 2463024
Size: .5 oz/ 15 mL
$52.00
Kiehls clearly corrective dark spot serum...This is the best spot corrector I've ever used.it helped keep my skin clear and appear more bright and glowing.My post acne spots didnt stand a chance against this potent serum.within just a week or so I saw results and used as a spot treatment is also very effective.a little goes a long way as the serum spreads very easily on the skin and doesnt leave a residue feeling after being absorbed.I usually can have post acne spots up to months even after it clearing up,but this serum has changed that completely.Now I will have a completely faded marks in just around a few days and have had significantly less breakouts with this serum too....Noticeably lightened some of my dark acne spots within 3 weeks :)
What it is: A brightening face serum that helps reduce the look of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and post-acne marks.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Activated C (a Potent form of Vitamin C): Reduces the look of dark spots and visibly evens skin tone.
- White Birch Extract: Evens skin tone.
- Peony Extract: Helps protect against oxidative damage.
$20.00
Goodbye acne spots...I really love it. Perfect when I have acne spots and it help to reduces them. BUT, the smell of this product is bad.....I love this product for my acne spots! My go to when I break out
What it is: A non-drying, gentle, and targeted acne treatment that clears acne spots fast while layering under makeup without flaking.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Succinic Acid: Visibly reduces blemish size and absorbs excess oil.
- 2% Sulfur Powder: Absorbs excess oil and unclogs pores for clearer-looking skin—long term.
- 1% Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates the skin, reducing dead-skin cell buildup.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
$79.00
It smells great, goes on well, and i have only one possible side effect of acne, but no change to dark spots at all for me....I absolutely loved the major fade dark spot kit, I honestly used only once and saw a world of difference, I have dark spots and once I finished the products my dark spots super 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
$151.00
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
ITEM: 2734572
Size: 8 Treatments / Pack
$57.00
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.
ITEM: 2545630
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL Refill
$57.00
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
