ScarAway Scar Gel for oily acne-prone skin
Silicone
DimethiconeCaution
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for oily acne-prone skin; the serums alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin due to polysiloxanes and silicone dioxide, which hydrate and protect scar tissue but do not significantly regulate oil production.
- The formula provides some emollient action suitable for oily skin, but lacks specialized ingredients to directly target acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your PM routine. Start 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply your serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2 to 3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on clean, dry skin to help manage your blemishes safely.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area.
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 oily acne-prone skin?
Lovi advises caution because this treatment hydrates and protects scar tissue with silicone, but it does not regulate oil or target acne and breakouts. A product for this skin needs specialized ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or benzoyl peroxide to control excess oil and treat blemishes.
Which ingredients make this treatment a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Polysiloxanes and silicone dioxide make this treatment a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin because they hydrate and protect scar tissue but do not regulate oil or target breakouts. A product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, benzoyl peroxide, or Vitamin C to control oil and manage acne.
What do Silicones do for oily acne-prone skin?
Silicones create a breathable shield on oily, acne-prone skin that locks in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. This protective layer helps smooth the surface and prevents pores from clogging, though choosing lightweight, non-pore-clogging formulas is key for breakout-prone skin.
What does Dimethicone do for oily acne-prone skin?
Dimethicone helps keep oily acne-prone skin soft and smooth by creating a light, breathable shield that traps moisture without clogging pores. Because it sits gently on the surface, it is unlikely to cause breakouts or make your face feel greasy.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing, but it is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin because it does not control oil or target breakouts. This type of skin needs lightweight ingredients that help clear blemishes and regulate oil production.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol, applying retinol first and following with this treatment in your evening routine. This product helps protect scar tissue, but oily acne-prone skin needs ingredients that directly target breakouts and regulate oil production.
How often should I use ScarAway Scar Gel?
You should apply ScarAway Scar Gel in the evening as part of your routine for oily acne-prone skin. Because it is a poor match for your skin type, this product needs to be paired with oil-regulating and blemish-clearing ingredients to keep breakouts under control.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
ScarAway Scar Gel is unlikely to directly cause purging, but it may clog pores and trigger breakouts on oily acne-prone skin because it lacks oil-regulating or blemish-fighting ingredients. This skin type needs lightweight, non-pore-clogging ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide, or hyaluronic acid to help control excess oil and keep pores clear.
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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