Battling acne in your teenage years is one thing, trying to lighten the marks and pigmentation it left behind is another. Pigmentation, uneven skin tone and acne scars are common skin issues many people suffer from. The main cause of these skincare woes is often inflammation, skin damage and overexposure to the sun. The good news? There are plenty of skincare products out there to help you lighten those scars and marks. Scroll through the gallery to see ten of the best products we’ve picked out to help to lighten those marks.
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This intensive anti-spot serum is formulated with its exclusive microtarget and sakuraresist technologies which help diminish the appearance of dark spots and hyper-pigmentation.
This combines a clinical-strength serum, to help diminish the appearance of dark spots and blemishes, and a soothing optimizer that keeps skin calm, helping it resist future darkening.
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Made with a cocktail of ingredients such as vitamins C, B6 and E, this minimises the appearance of pores, treats acne scarring and controls sebum production.
This contains micronised benzoyl peroxide to visibly reduces all types of acne blemishes and penetrates deep into pores to clear blackheads and whiteheads.
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This contains white birch and peony extracts to minimise the appearance of dark spots and even out skin discolouration to achieve a radiant complexion.
This cleanser is specially formulated to help even out skin tone and protect it against environmental pollution to achieve a clearer and more even-looking complexion.
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This features a serum and a tint which contains the brand’s Lightful Radiance Booster to brighten skin and lighten dark spots.
Formulated with alguronic acid, microalgae oil and vitamin C, this reduces the appearance of wrinkles and boosts radiance for a more even complexion.
This oil-free serum improves your overall complexion by boosting radiance and reducing the appearance of existing dark spots and acne marks.
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Besides helping to fade away scars and stretch marks, it also helps to hydrate and improves uneven skin tone.
Text: Sofia Kim, FEMALE / Additional text: Cheryl Lim