The acne cleared. The marks stayed.
And that's what nobody tells you when the bad phase ends: your skin improves, but the trace remains. The dark spots where every breakout was. The pores that look larger than they should. The uneven texture that makes foundation settle in a way you hate. You no longer have active acne — but you still don't have the skin you should have.
You use concealer. You use highlighter. You use filters. You learn to photograph yourself from a specific angle. And somewhere you know you're hiding it, not fixing it.
There's a difference between skin that stopped breaking out and skin that recovered from acne. Most people never reach the second stage because they never found what actually works to get there.
 
CeraVe was developed with dermatologists to address exactly what stays after acne — not during it.
ClearTrace works at the layers where marks formed and where pores lost their definition. Encapsulated retinol — meaning it's released gradually, without the aggression that makes most people quit retinol in the first week — accelerates cell turnover, pushes damaged cells out and leaves new, smooth, even skin in their place.
Within weeks, post-acne marks begin to fade. Pores become visibly tighter. Skin texture changes — not in theory, in photographs, in direct bathroom light.
You stop hiding. You start showing.
 
Four ingredients working together for what others attempt separately — and poorly.
Encapsulated retinol is the difference between results and irritation. Most retinol formulas release the active all at once — and skin reacts with redness, peeling and sensitivity that makes people stop before seeing any result. Encapsulation releases retinol gradually, over hours, when skin is most receptive. Same result. Zero aggression.
Licorice root extract acts directly on post-acne dark marks — it inhibits melanin production in affected areas and progressively fades tone in a consistent, even way, without leaving white patches or colour irregularities.
Niacinamide closes the loop: calms, evens and tightens the pores acne enlarged. Skin doesn't just become mark-free — it develops a texture most people never had.
And ceramides protect the barrier while all of this happens — because retinol without a protected barrier causes more damage than good.
CeraVe. The brand that understands recovered skin is not the same as skin that stopped getting worse.
 
At night. After cleansing. Before moisturiser. Three to four pumps are enough.
Apply to areas with marks and across the whole face if texture and pores are a general concern. Spread with light movements, no pressure, from centre outward. Allow to absorb completely — two to three minutes — before applying moisturiser.
In the first two weeks, use on alternate nights. Skin needs to adapt to retinol even when encapsulated. From week three onwards, use every night. In the morning, SPF is non-negotiable — retinol increases sun sensitivity and without protection, results reverse.
One 30ml bottle lasts between 45 and 60 days of consistent use.
 
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❓ FAQ
1. Can I use it if I still have active acne? Yes — ClearTrace was developed specifically for acne-prone skin. The formula is non-comedogenic, won't clog pores, and encapsulated retinol helps regulate sebum production that feeds acne. Works for both active acne and post-acne marks.
2. Why is encapsulated retinol different from regular retinol? Regular retinol releases all at once — skin reacts with irritation, redness and peeling, and most people quit before seeing results. Encapsulated retinol releases gradually over hours, at the pace skin can absorb. Same outcome, zero aggression, far less chance of reaction.
3. How long until I see results on post-acne marks? Recent marks — under six months old — begin to fade between weeks two and four. Older marks, a year or more, show visible improvement between 6 and 12 weeks of consistent use. Pores and texture improve faster — between two and four weeks.
4. Do I really need SPF in the morning? Yes — and it's non-negotiable. Retinol increases skin sensitivity to UV. Without SPF, sun radiation darkens the marks the serum is fading and reverses results. Minimum SPF 30 every morning regardless of weather.
5. Can sensitive skin use this? Yes, with the adaptation protocol: alternate nights for the first two weeks, then daily use. Encapsulation was specifically designed to reduce the irritation that keeps sensitive skin away from retinol. If any irritation appears, return to alternate nights for another week.
6. Can I use it with other acids in my routine? Don't combine retinol with vitamin C, AHA, or BHA on the same night — the combination can irritate. Use ClearTrace on retinol nights and other acids on alternate nights, or in the morning. Niacinamide and SPF pair perfectly with the serum the following day.
7. What if it doesn't work for me? 90-day guaranteed returns. No hassle, no questions, no risk.