Acne marks and uneven skin tone can be a constant reminder of breakouts even after your acne is under control. An effective way to reduce the appearance of acne marks (also called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) and enlarged pores is to use a gentle effective resurfacing serum that clears your skin without compromising its protective barrier. CeraVe Retinol Defense Serum helps smooth your skin’s texture by reducing the appearance of post-acne marks minimizing the appearance of pores and improving your skin’s surface. Our formula contains encapsulated retinol to help resurface your skin plus licorice root extract to help brighten the appearance of your skin. It also contains 3 essential ceramides that work together to lock in moisture and help restore your skin’s protective barrier with soothing niacinamide. MVI technology encapsulates the ceramides for effectiveness within the skin barrier and slow release over time. Support your skin’s protective barrier long after you’ve finished using it. This lightweight fast-absorbing serum helps repair restore and even out your skin tone promoting healthy-looking skin.* Reduces the appearance of post-acne marks and pores* Helps restore the skin's protective barrier* Improves skin smoothness* Encapsulated Retinol: Helps rejuvenate skin's surface texture*