Topicals Active Scar Primer
This acne scar treatment and makeup primer hybrid works double duty to improve the look of scars immediately and over time. It fills in and smooths out scars with medical grade silicone and is formulated with peptides and retinol to target scars with continued use. “This primer does an impressive job of filling in and smoothing the look of indented acne scars and large pores,” one reviewer wrote. “But what truly sets this primer apart is its long-term benefits. With daily use, I’ve noticed a reduction in the depth of my acne scars.”
- Active Ingredients: Peptides, silicone, retinol
- Benefits: Smoothing, blurring
- Who it’s for: People with indented acne scars; people who want a treatment that doubles as a makeup primer
Kate Somerville D-Scar Scar Diminishing Serum
This serum treatment allows you to target scars directly, thanks to its innovative rollerball applicator that you can use to massage over your skin. The soothing formula contains DS-7, a microencapsulated peptide, to help fade spots. “I have been using this product for about a week, and my acne scars started becoming less visible from the first day I used it,” one reviewer wrote.
- Active Ingredients: Peptides, botanical extracts
- Benefits: Smoothing
- Who it’s for: People who want to spot-target their acne scars and blemishes