
Beauty & Style · Skincare
The acne cleared. The marks didn't.
AI identifies your exact scar type — red spots, dark patches, or indented texture — and builds a 12-week fading plan with proven ingredients. Niacinamide, azelaic acid, vitamin C, retinol — matched to YOUR marks, at any budget.
12 weeks
week-by-week plan
The Problem
You won the acne battle but your skin still shows the war.
Red and purple marks that make your face look inflamed even when the acne is gone
PIE marks — damaged blood vessels beneath the surface. They fade on their own but take 6-12 months without treatment.
Dark brown patches where every pimple used to be — especially on deeper skin tones
PIH marks — excess melanin deposited after inflammation. Worse on medium to dark skin. UV exposure makes them darker.
You're using vitamin C for red marks when your marks are brown — wrong ingredient, zero results
PIH and PIE look different AND respond to different actives. Using the wrong treatment wastes months.
You can't find a photo of yourself without a filter because you hate how your skin looks
The acne is gone but the marks make you look like it isn't. You layer concealer. You avoid direct light. You edit every photo.
What You Get
Right type. Right actives. Marks fade.
Scar Type Identifier
PIH, PIE, atrophic, or mix — diagnosed with the glass press test.
Ingredient Match Engine
Each scar type → ranked actives with products and percentages.
12-Week Fading Plan
Week-by-week routine: introduce actives safely, accelerate, intensify.
AM/PM Routine Builder
Layer order, conflicts, synergies — products work together, not against.
Prevention Protocol
Still breaking out? Treat acne AND fade marks at the same time.
Progress Tracker + Pro Guide
Monthly photos, expectations, and when home care isn't enough.
How It Works
From marked to clear in 12 weeks.
1
Identify your scar type — it changes everything
Red marks, brown marks, and indented scars each need completely different ingredients. AI diagnoses yours.

~5 minutes
2
Get your matched actives and weekly routine
Niacinamide, azelaic acid, vitamin C, retinol — ranked for YOUR type, layered in the right order.

~10 minutes
3
Follow the 12-week plan and watch marks fade
Month 1: foundation. Month 2: acceleration. Month 3: results. Monthly photos track what the mirror misses.

12 weeks
50-70%
average mark fading in 12 weeks — because the RIGHT active for YOUR scar type makes all the difference
4 types
diagnosed — each with different treatment
$15-30
monthly routine cost at drugstore
Week 4
first visible fading for most types
Questions
Everything you need to know.
What's the difference between PIH and PIE?
PIH (Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) = flat brown or dark marks caused by excess melanin production after a pimple. More common and more visible on medium to dark skin tones. PIE (Post-Inflammatory Erythema) = flat red or purple marks caused by damaged blood vessels beneath the skin. More visible on fair skin. The glass press test identifies which you have: press a clear glass against the mark. If the red disappears, it's PIE. If the color stays, it's PIH. This distinction determines your entire treatment plan.
How long until I see results?
PIE (red marks): first fading around Week 3-4 with azelaic acid and niacinamide. Significant improvement by Week 8-12. PIH (brown marks): first lightening around Week 4-6 with vitamin C, niacinamide, and azelaic acid. 50-70% improvement by Week 12. Atrophic (indented): minimal visible change in 12 weeks with home care — collagen rebuilding takes 6+ months with retinol, and deep scars may need professional treatment.
Will these products work on dark skin tones?
Yes — and the tool specifically adapts for darker skin tones where PIH is more visible and certain treatments carry risks. Hydroquinone and strong AHAs can cause rebound hyperpigmentation on dark skin if used incorrectly. The Ingredient Match Engine prioritizes azelaic acid, niacinamide, and alpha arbutin for darker tones — effective fading agents with lower irritation risk. Vitamin C is safe for all tones. The plan adjusts concentration and frequency.
I'm still getting new breakouts — can I fade old marks and treat acne at the same time?
Yes — the Prevention Protocol handles exactly this. Several ingredients work double duty: azelaic acid treats active acne AND fades PIH. Niacinamide controls oil AND brightens marks. Retinol prevents breakouts AND builds collagen. The trick is not to overload your skin with too many actives at once. The routine builder staggers introduction so you treat both without irritation overload.
When should I see a dermatologist instead of doing this at home?
The Progress Tracker gives clear guidance: if marks show less than 30% improvement after 12 consistent weeks of correct treatment, professional options may be needed. Deep ice pick scars, very old marks (years), and widespread severe scarring typically respond better to in-office treatments: chemical peels for PIH, laser treatments for PIE, and microneedling or fillers for atrophic scars. The tool explains each option with realistic cost and downtime.
Reviews
Real marks, really fading.
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