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product_id: 151301207
title: "CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum For Post Acne Marks, Formulated With Licorice Root Extract & Niacinamide, Brightening Serum & Pore Minimizer For Face, Post Acne Skin Barrier Repair, Non-Comedogenic"
brand: "cerave"
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# Licorice Root Extract - natural brightening power Encapsulated Retinol 0.3% - targeted skin resurfacing 3 Essential Ceramides - skin barrier repair & hydration CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum For Post Acne Marks, Formulated With Licorice Root Extract & Niacinamide, Brightening Serum & Pore Minimizer For Face, Post Acne Skin Barrier Repair, Non-Comedogenic

**Brand:** cerave
**Price:** $40.47
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Glow Beyond Acne: Resurface, Repair, Radiate! ✨

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum For Post Acne Marks, Formulated With Licorice Root Extract & Niacinamide, Brightening Serum & Pore Minimizer For Face, Post Acne Skin Barrier Repair, Non-Comedogenic by cerave
- **How much does it cost?** $40.47 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/151301207-cerave-resurfacing-retinol-serum-for-post-acne-marks-formulated-licorice)

## Best For

- cerave enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cerave brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Brighten & Calm Complex:** Licorice root and niacinamide team up to brighten skin tone and soothe irritation.
- • **Barrier-Boosting Formula:** Infused with ceramides to restore and maintain your skin’s natural defense.
- • **Pore-Minimizing Powerhouse:** Refines and tightens pores, delivering a polished, photo-ready complexion.
- • **Post-Acne Texture Transformer:** Smooths skin and visibly reduces post-acne marks for a flawless finish.
- • **Dermatologist-Developed Confidence:** Clinically backed, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic for sensitive, acne-prone skin.

## Overview

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum is a dermatologist-developed, lightweight formula combining encapsulated retinol, licorice root extract, niacinamide, and three essential ceramides. It targets post-acne marks, minimizes pores, brightens skin tone, and repairs the skin barrier with 24-hour hydration technology — all while being fragrance-free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic, making it ideal for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

## Description

"Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum for post-acne marks and pores, this gentle yet effective formula - with three essential ceramides, soothing niacinamide, encapsulated retinol, and licorice root extract - helps smooth skin's texture by reducing the appearance of post-acne marks and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, minimizing the look of pores and improving your skin’s surface. This lightweight pore refiner and fast-absorbing resurfacing serum for acne helps restore even skin tone and promote a healthy-looking complexion.•Fragrance-free •Paraben-free •Non-comedogenic Key Ingredients: •Encapsulated retinol: Helps resurface skin texture •Licorice root extract for skin: Known to help brighten the appearance of skin •Niacinamide: Helps calm the skin •Ceramides: Essential for healthy skin, ceramides help restore and maintain the skin’s natural barrier •MVE Technology: This patented delivery system continually releases moisturizing ingredients for 24-hour hydration"

Review: Great Serum! My Skin feels Softer & More Even - I started using this retinol serum a few months ago and I’m really happy with how gentle it feels on my skin. It’s super lightweight and absorbs fast, there is no heavy or greasy feel, which makes it easy to layer under moisturizer and sunscreen. What’s surprised me the most is how my skin tone seems more even and those annoying redness in my face is slowly fading. My skin also feels smoother and softer, and makeup glides on so much nicer now. I appreciate that it’s fragrance‑free and doesn’t clog my pores and a big plus for my sensitive, acne‑prone skin. If you want a serum that helps even out texture, fade marks, and doesn’t feel harsh, this one’s a great pick in my book. Totally worth the price!
Review: Works right away UPDATE! - Updated review: People of EVERY age need this product! I've officially been using it for three months, and not only did it literally erase the freckles off of my face, but I no longer have the deep 11 lines between my eyes anymore. Not to mention that when I started using this product, I had terrible breakouts of acne in my T-zone due to hormonal changes related to peri-menopause and for at least the last month, I have not had a single pimple or blackhead anywhere on my face despite having made no changes to my diet, activity level, medications, etc. Acne was the reason I started using it, but getting rid of wrinkles is an absolutely acceptable side effect! All that said, I did have a long purge period (about 6 weeks), where I had to use blotting papers every couple of hours due to shine, and my breakouts were worse in the first couple of weeks of use. When I first reviewed it, the breakouts hadn't started yet. I didn't know what I was in for. I would wager it's not suitable to those who are sensitive to retinol. But, if you're willing to tough it out, you WILL be rewarded with smooth, acne-free, less wrinkled, even-toned skin. While it is heavy duty stuff, the formulation is not painful and does not burn or aggravate on contact. It's actually kinda silky. It isn't sticky or oily at all, and soaks in fairly quickly. I would highly suggest an oil-free moisturizer though, because as I said, the purging of oils is fairly extreme, but you need to moisturize or you'll have dry spots/textured areas and redness. I would also suggest washing your face twice a day - when you wake up and before bed. Also, try to avoid getting it in the under eye area, because it's probably too harsh for that area (though I have accidently got it there and nothing happened, but the skin in that area is likely too sensitive for something this strong being frequently applied). No exaggeration, the skin on my face is so smooth that after my routine, I have to use setting powder on my forehead because it is SO shiny! It's not oil, though; it's just that smooth. I also no longer have freckles on my face. If you can handle acne issues getting worse before they get better and you stick with it, you won't be sorry. My skin looks better than it has since before puberty, and I'm almost 42. This serum is definitely under-rated considering its price and effectiveness. Everyone needs to know about this stuff!! Don't forget the foaming acne face wash, and I would also recommend a benzoyl peroxide spot treatment for those early weeks, but definitely not absolutely necessary, because I no longer need one. It will eventually improve just by using this product. Unless you already have perfect skin, you definitely need this serum! Original review: I paired this with the Cerave foaming acne cleanser. I have very oily skin - especially since peri-menopause has kicked in, and just washing my face twice daily isn't enough to keep it smooth and clean...until now. These two products used together are my new twice daily ritual. I could probably even get away with just using them once a day, and may do that if they become drying or irritating, but so far, after three days, this has been the perfect combination for my face. Now, if I can only find an under eye serum, my entire facial routine will be all set. lol

## Features

- [ POST ACNE RETINOL SERUM FOR FACE ] With encapsulated retinol, this facial serum helps skin look smoother and more even-toned. Pore minimizer helps refine skin’s texture & helps visibly reduce the appearance of post-acne marks and blemishes.
- [ SKIN BARRIER REPAIR ] This retinol face serum smooths skin texture, reduces acne marks, and brightens skin. Reducing the look of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation while repairing the skin's barrier.
- [ BRIGHTENING SERUM ] Formulated with licorice root extract helps to brighten the appearance of skin and niacinamide helps to calm skin. Fragrance free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic. Pore reducer for face.
- [ 3 ESSENTIAL CERAMIDES ] Ceramides are found naturally in the skin and make up 50% of the lipids in the skin barrier. All CeraVe products, formulated with three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II)to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier.
- [ DEVELOPED WITH DERMATOLOGISTS ] CeraVe Skincare is developed with dermatologists and has products suitable for dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, acne-prone, and more.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B07VWSN95S |
| Best Sellers Rank | #272 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #13 in Facial Serums |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (54,748) |
| Item model number  | B07VWSN95S |
| Manufacturer  | CeraVe |
| Product Dimensions  | 1.18 x 1.18 x 4.33 inches; 1.06 ounces |

## Product Details

- **Product Benefits:** Refining
- **Scent:** Fragrance Free
- **Skin Type:** Acne Prone
- **Special Ingredients:** Retinol
- **Use for:** Face

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What percentage of retino? Is it for ex. 1.00, 0.50, 0.25?**
A: The website Beautypedia estimates that the retinol in this product is probably around 0.01% . You can tell because ingredients are listed in order of largest to smallest quantity and certain ingredients like some preservatives are known to be used at a certain percentage so you can figure out what the other ingredients quantity may be relative to those known quantity ingredients in the list. Check out the Beautypedia review. They give it 5 stars and they also note that while this is a lower strength retinol it can still be very effective for skin texture and everything else the product claims. It just won't work well on deep wrinkles and more major issues that would need a higher strength retinol, but the product does not make those claims. Personally this is good for me, I cannot use much higher or mid-strength retinols. Do note the ingredient RETINOL (over-the-counter ingredient) is not the same as prescription (tretinoin/retin-A) so the percentages are not comparable.

**Q: What’s the difference between this serum and the Skin Renewing retinol?**
A: Hi there, thanks for reaching out to us. Our Resurfacing Retinol Serum reduces the appearance of post-acne marks and pores and helps restore the protective skin barrier. Our Skin Renewing Retinol Serum reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improves skin texture and radiance. We hope this information was helpful!

**Q: Do i wash it off?**
A: Hello! Thank you for inquiring about CeraVe Retinol Serum for Post-Acne Marks and Skin Texture | Pore Refining, Resurfacing, Brightening Facial Serum with Retinol | 1 Oz! No, you do not wash the serum off. Allow the product to absorb into the skin and you will apply your moisturizer over top of the serum.

**Q: Should I use this in my 20s?**
A: I wish I had used it in my 20s! I HIGHLY recommend. What’s your reason for wanting to use this?

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Serum! My Skin feels Softer & More Even
*by S***A on December 10, 2025*

I started using this retinol serum a few months ago and I’m really happy with how gentle it feels on my skin. It’s super lightweight and absorbs fast, there is no heavy or greasy feel, which makes it easy to layer under moisturizer and sunscreen. What’s surprised me the most is how my skin tone seems more even and those annoying redness in my face is slowly fading. My skin also feels smoother and softer, and makeup glides on so much nicer now. I appreciate that it’s fragrance‑free and doesn’t clog my pores and a big plus for my sensitive, acne‑prone skin. If you want a serum that helps even out texture, fade marks, and doesn’t feel harsh, this one’s a great pick in my book. Totally worth the price!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works right away UPDATE!
*by D***A on September 4, 2024*

Updated review: People of EVERY age need this product! I've officially been using it for three months, and not only did it literally erase the freckles off of my face, but I no longer have the deep 11 lines between my eyes anymore. Not to mention that when I started using this product, I had terrible breakouts of acne in my T-zone due to hormonal changes related to peri-menopause and for at least the last month, I have not had a single pimple or blackhead anywhere on my face despite having made no changes to my diet, activity level, medications, etc. Acne was the reason I started using it, but getting rid of wrinkles is an absolutely acceptable side effect! All that said, I did have a long purge period (about 6 weeks), where I had to use blotting papers every couple of hours due to shine, and my breakouts were worse in the first couple of weeks of use. When I first reviewed it, the breakouts hadn't started yet. I didn't know what I was in for. I would wager it's not suitable to those who are sensitive to retinol. But, if you're willing to tough it out, you WILL be rewarded with smooth, acne-free, less wrinkled, even-toned skin. While it is heavy duty stuff, the formulation is not painful and does not burn or aggravate on contact. It's actually kinda silky. It isn't sticky or oily at all, and soaks in fairly quickly. I would highly suggest an oil-free moisturizer though, because as I said, the purging of oils is fairly extreme, but you need to moisturize or you'll have dry spots/textured areas and redness. I would also suggest washing your face twice a day - when you wake up and before bed. Also, try to avoid getting it in the under eye area, because it's probably too harsh for that area (though I have accidently got it there and nothing happened, but the skin in that area is likely too sensitive for something this strong being frequently applied). No exaggeration, the skin on my face is so smooth that after my routine, I have to use setting powder on my forehead because it is SO shiny! It's not oil, though; it's just that smooth. I also no longer have freckles on my face. If you can handle acne issues getting worse before they get better and you stick with it, you won't be sorry. My skin looks better than it has since before puberty, and I'm almost 42. This serum is definitely under-rated considering its price and effectiveness. Everyone needs to know about this stuff!! Don't forget the foaming acne face wash, and I would also recommend a benzoyl peroxide spot treatment for those early weeks, but definitely not absolutely necessary, because I no longer need one. It will eventually improve just by using this product. Unless you already have perfect skin, you definitely need this serum! Original review: I paired this with the Cerave foaming acne cleanser. I have very oily skin - especially since peri-menopause has kicked in, and just washing my face twice daily isn't enough to keep it smooth and clean...until now. These two products used together are my new twice daily ritual. I could probably even get away with just using them once a day, and may do that if they become drying or irritating, but so far, after three days, this has been the perfect combination for my face. Now, if I can only find an under eye serum, my entire facial routine will be all set. lol

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEST KEPT SECRET
*by L***S on January 7, 2026*

Best kept secret! Excellent product, consistency and feel. Totally unexpected at this price point! Bought 2 in November for my daughter and I, couple of weeks later gave mine to my teenage son for his acne spots and just ordered 2 more tubes. LOVE IT. I may need to transition to Tret eventually, but this is a great warm up. I could feel results after 2 days...and overnight visual improvement of acne.

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