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Say Goodbye to Acne Spots With These Serums!

5 products · Nov 5, 2025 · Watch on YouTube ↗

  1. charissedaily mentioning SKIN1004 Madagascar Centellatone Brightening Capsule Ampoule at 02:15 in their YouTube video
    • I love this one because it's super gentle and doesn't sting even on active pimples2:07
    • The texture of this ampule is like a watery gel with little white capsules that melt into the skin2:14
    • This one absorbs quickly and instantly
    • You might feel a little stickiness on initial application, but that fades away super quickly2:23
    • For me, this instantly calm my mild redness
    • This is amazing for calming skin after breakouts and it's also helpful when you have active breakouts because it also calms my skin2:51
    • I find it too mild for deep hyperpigmentation3:04
    • In terms of new red marks, this is amazing in fading them3:07
    • Think of this as your first step serum3:13
    • It helps prevent new marks and gently fades new PIE3:16
    • I think that this is great for people who are acne prone, who's also sensitive or who has reactive skin that can't handle strong actives3:20
    • The only downside for this ampule is that it works slowly on old marks3:32
    • You'll need consistency and patience3:38
  2. charissedaily mentioning HARU HARU WONDER Tranexamic Acid Serum at 03:50 in their YouTube video
    • This is like the quiet achiever
    • The texture is lightweight. It's almost like a watery gel, and it's perfect for layering3:46
    • It's also fragrance-free and non-sticky3:55
    • That's why I really love this during daytime use3:58
    • I find that this can help brighten overall tone and reduce stubborn PIH without irritation4:18
    • I also think that it's a great budget dupe for high-end TXA serums4:25
    • I think that this is great for those with brown or dark marks or PIH who want gentle brightening without purging4:32
    • The only downside for this serum is that it can feel too mild for people who expect fast visible fading in one to two weeks4:43
    • It's a gradual consistent fade serum4:53
    • You may see improvement sooner around the 4 week mark while deeper or more significant marks may take longer to fade from 8 to 12 weeks4:56
  3. charissedaily mentioning NUMBUZIN No.5 Serum at 05:15 in their YouTube video
    numbuzin$26.00
    • This one I find is a community favorite
    • The texture of this is slightly viscous but it absorbs well and layers beautifully under my moisturizer5:11
    • It's known as a brightening cocktail because it's loaded with ingredients that target both PIE and PIH5:20
    • I find that this serum can give you a glow up over two to three weeks of use, especially improving overall clarity and the tone of your skin5:47
    • This one can cause minor purging if your skin is not used to multiple brighteners, especially if your skin can't handle niacinamide and vitamin C derivatives together5:55
    • I think that this is great for people who have both red and brown marks and want an allrounder serum6:11
    • The only downside that I find with this serum is that it's not ideal if your skin is extremely sensitive or currently breaking out badly6:19
  4. charissedaily mentioning BENTON Vitamin C Serum at 06:40 in their YouTube video
    Benton$42.30
    • This is actually my favorite vitamin C serum6:34
    • This one is potent because it has pure ascorbic acid as its star ingredient6:40
    • The texture of this serum is like a moisturizer with a slightly sticky finish that fades once it sets6:47
    • This is a reliable vitamin C for me that doesn't break me out like others7:18
    • This is a potent type of vitamin C. So I would not suggest this for beginners with vitamin C7:23
    • It really faded my stubborn dark pimple marks and it did not cause me to break out7:57
    • I think that this is great for people struggling with deep old brown marks or dull tone8:06
    • If you have reactive or acne prone skin and you're actively breaking out, you just have to be cautious because it can sting on open spots8:13
  5. charissedaily mentioning ANUA Azelaic Acid 10% Serum at 08:37 in their YouTube video
    Anua$24.00
    • I actually prefer this one over the TXA serum, which broke me out8:30
    • This one feels very lightweight and it's slightly mattifying9:26
    • I find that this one helps control oil and even out texture
    • I love how this gradually smooths your skin's texture and reduce both redness and brown spots over time, especially PIE to PIH transitions9:06
    • I think that this is great for acne prone, oily, and combination skin types, especially because it is slightly mattifying9:17
    • Because it's mattifying, it can cause mild dryness, especially if you're very dry or it might cause peeling under your makeup9:29
    • It's best to use this at night or over hydrating serums and moisturizers9:40

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