The 12 Best Treatments for Acne Scars In 2021

If you have deep scarring that's too stubborn for other products, Murad's targeted treatment is proven to minimize the scars' depth and discoloration in just two months using BHAs and Vitamin C.  

Cloudberries, the Finnish export you've probably never heard of, are a potent source of vitamin C. This night cream will help lift dark spots and hydrate textured skin while you snooze. 

Differin's retinoid is the over the counter go-to for derms everywhere. and the brand's dark spot serum another anti-aging all-star. It contains hydroquinone, which lifts melasma, age spots, and dark spots caused by scarring to even tone.  

Retinol is king when it comes to reversing signs of aging and skin damage, and we love a steal. L'Oréal Paris' serum will perk up skin overnight without breaking the bank. 

Sometimes, swiping a serum on your whole face just won't cut it. Targeted treatments can help treat those extra stubborn spots, and dabbing this licorice and turmeric-infused formula on twice a day can clear a discolored complexion. 

Bakuchiol is an all-star natural alternative for retinol, and this silky serum combines it with hemp-derived cannabinoids and fatty acids to treat uneven tone and sooth the skin at the same time. 

Cleansing offers another opportunity to lift spots and exfoliate scarring. This cleanser offers a potent combo of surface buffing AHAs and pore clearing BHAs. 

You know that annoying red spot that lingers after a pimple heals? A potent spot treatment like this one can target the inflammation that's causes it. Dab a little on and watch that stubborn spot fade away. 

Sweeping a pad over your face and seeing all that gunk on it afterward? There's almost nothing more satisfying. Glycolic acid give these pads an exfoliating kick that improves texture in acne-prone complexions. 

Creamy cleansers give skin a thorough clean without that uncomfortable tightening sensation, and the fruit acids inside this formula exfoliate away dead skin cells for a lit-from-within glow. 

Texture can make scars more noticeable, so smoothing them out can make a big difference—even underneath your makeup. SkinCeutical's lightweight serum contains kombucha and hyaluronic acid to keep skin bouncy while it works its magic. 

Lifting dark spots and smoothing scars takes time, but for a quick dose of brightness before a night out, layer on this  pretty purple mask.