ScarAway Scar Gel for acne-prone skin
Silicone
DimethiconeCaution
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for acne-prone skin; the serums alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate scar treatment for your combination skin due to polysiloxanes and silicone dioxide, which hydrate and protect scar tissue but do not offer specialized ingredients to target acne concerns.
- The emollient action of these ingredients provides some balance for combination skin, though it lacks sufficient humectant or seboregulating properties.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine and start 3x/week before working up to daily use.
- Apply this treatment after cleansing and toner, and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the product on clean, dry skin to help manage your breakouts safely.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 5.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users report this silicone gel is effective at softening and flattening raised scars, though consistent, long-term use is needed for changes in color and texture. Many appreciate its quick-drying, non-greasy formula, while a significant number of customers are frustrated with the rollerball applicator and the small quantity of product.
Highlights
Effective on surgical scars Often Mentioned
- “Scars from chest surgery are noticeably softer”
- “Incision from cancer removal is fairly smooth”
- “C-section scar looks much better”
- “Knee replacement scar improved quickly”
Excellent cosmetic elegance Often Mentioned
- “Not messy, no odor”
- “Dries quickly, not sticky”
- “Can wear makeup/sunscreen over it”
- “Non-greasy formula”
Faulty rollerball applicator Often Mentioned
- “Roller ball doesn't work/spin”
- “Feels like nothing comes out”
- “Had to cut tube open”
- “Hard to get gel out”
Efficient usage Sometimes Noted
- “A little dab goes a long way”
- “Pea-sized amount lasts months”
- “Tube lasts nearly 3 months”
Improves scar texture Sometimes Noted
- “Hard thick ridges are softer”
- “Helped reduce raised scars”
- “Flattened out lumpy scar”
- “Softens the edges of scars”
Poor value/quantity Sometimes Noted
- “Tube seems empty/mostly air”
- “Very small tube for the price”
- “Expensive for the amount”
- “Lasted only a few weeks”
Slow or no results Sometimes Noted
- “Used religiously but did nothing”
- “Takes months to see difference”
- “Keloids are taking longer”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Caused redness and burning”
- “Looked like incision was on fire”
- “Irritated my sensitive skin”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with ScarAway Scar Gel for acne-prone skin?
Lovi advises caution because ScarAway Scar Gel lacks specialized ingredients to target acne concerns and does not provide enough moisture-holding or oil-controlling properties for your skin. A product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA that tackle breakouts while keeping combination skin balanced and calm.
Which ingredients make this gel a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
Polysiloxanes and silicone dioxide make this gel a poor fit because they hydrate and protect scar tissue rather than targeting acne concerns. A product for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, and zinc PCA to provide balance and control oiliness.
What do Silicones do for acne-prone skin?
Silicones help keep acne-prone skin smooth and protected without feeling heavy or greasy. They also reduce skin irritation associated with acne treatments by helping maintain skin barrier integrity.
What does Dimethicone do for acne-prone skin?
Dimethicone creates a breathable barrier on acne-prone skin that helps lock in hydration without clogging pores. Because it has a lightweight and non-greasy feel, it is unlikely to trigger breakouts while keeping your face feeling smooth and protected.
Where does this gel go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in your evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. Acne-prone skin needs a product that includes ingredients to target blemishes and clear pores, alongside light hydration.
Can I use this gel with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this gel in your evening routine after your retinol and moisturizer have fully absorbed into the skin. This product protects scar tissue with silicone ingredients, but acne-prone skin needs products with specialized ingredients to target breakouts and balance oil.
How often should I use this gel?
This gel is a poor match for your acne-prone skin, so you should use it cautiously or avoid it. A product of this type needs acne-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing hydrators to properly care for acne-prone skin.
Can this gel clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This gel is a poor match for acne-prone skin because it focuses only on protecting and hydrating scars while lacking the ingredients needed to clear breakouts. A product for this skin needs oil-balancing and pore-clearing properties to stay calm and smooth.
What the research says
Topical silicone gel significantly reduced scar pigmentation, height, and pliability scores postoperatively compared with placebos or no treatment in patients, while showing comparable efficacy to silicone gel sheets and other non-silicone topical treatments.
International Wound Journal, 2020Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018Silicone gel sheeting may result in a slight reduction in pain compared with no treatment and a slight reduction in scar severity compared with topical onion extract in people with hypertrophic scars, but the certainty of evidence is low to very low.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2021Silicone gel applied to median sternotomy wounds significantly reduced scar pigmentation, vascularity, pliability, height, pain, and itchiness compared to control wounds at three months postoperatively in 50 patients.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Ingredients
Polysiloxanes, Silicone Dioxide
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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