Scarless lists tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a stable vitamin C derivative. Vitamin C is not listed on NewGel+E's US product page.
Comparison
Scarless vs NewGel+E: silicone scar gel comparison
Scarless is a topical silicone scar gel from Goodness Care. NewGel+E is described on the NewGel+ US website as a silicone gel supplied in a tube, and lists vitamin E. Neither is for open wounds. This page compares Scarless with standard NewGel+E, explains how NewGel+UV differs, and does not compare results.
Reviewed by Raed Salah, Pharmacist and Technical DirectorLast reviewed September 2026
The 30-second comparison
- Scarless and NewGel+E are both silicone scar gels in a tube, for healed, closed skin.
- Scarless lists squalane and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a vitamin C derivative; NewGel+E pairs silicone with tocopherol, vitamin E.
- NewGel+UV, a silicone gel with SPF 30, is a separate product in the same range; standard NewGel+E's listed ingredients are silicone and vitamin E.
- Scarless is applied two to three times a day. NewGel+E's product page says twice daily; its instructions for use say two to three times daily.
- Neither vitamin has been shown to make one gel work better than the other: no published study comparing Scarless and NewGel+E directly has been identified.
Quick comparison
| Scarless | NewGel+E | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Format | Silicone gel in a tube | Silicone gel in a tube |
| Formula | ||
| Ingredients listed | Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica, Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Isopropyl Myristate | Polymerized Siloxanes (Silicone Gel), Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
| Silicones listed | Dimethicone, dimethiconol, cyclopentasiloxane, cetyl dimethicone | Polymerized siloxanes (silicone gel) |
| Vitamin C derivative | Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate | Not listed |
| Vitamin E | Not listed | Tocopherol (vitamin E) |
| Squalane | Listed: an olive-derived emollient | Not listed |
| Application | ||
| How it is used | A thin layer, rubbed in gently until it dries | A very small amount on washed, dried skin, in a thin layer, gently massaged |
| How often | Two to three times a day | Product page: twice daily. Instructions for use: two to three times daily, and after bathing, swimming or exercise |
| How long | Two to three months; established scars take longer | Product page: up to 3 months for new scars, up to 6 for older ones. Instructions for use: at least two months, up to six |
| Practical use | ||
| Drying time | A few minutes | Typically 1 to 2 minutes |
| Make-up over it | Yes, once dry | Yes, once dry |
| Sunscreen over it | Yes, over the dried gel | Yes, sunblock over the dried gel |
| Built-in SPF | No | Not stated for NewGel+E |
| Formats and sizes | ||
| Other products in the range | Gel only | The range also includes silicone sheeting and NewGel+UV, a separate gel with SPF 30 |
| Pack sizes | 15 g tube | 15 g and 30 g (United States) |
| Intended use | ||
| Scar types named by the manufacturer | Surgical, C-section, burn, hypertrophic and keloid-type scars | All scar types |
| Open wounds | No. Closed, fully healed skin only | No. Not on any open wound |
| Evidence | ||
| Studies on the product itself | No published study on the finished product identified | No published study on the finished product identified |
What they have in common
Based on each product's own published information:
- Silicone gel in a tube. Both are silicone gels supplied in a tube.
- Closed skin only. Neither is for open wounds.
- Sunscreen and cosmetics. Once dry, both can be covered with sunscreen or cosmetics.
The differences that matter most
A vitamin C derivative or vitamin E. Scarless lists tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a stable vitamin C derivative. NewGel+E lists tocopherol, which is vitamin E. They are different ingredients, and neither has been shown, in these gels, to make one work better than the other.
Formula and squalane. NewGel+E's US product page lists two ingredients: polymerized siloxanes (silicone gel) and tocopherol. Scarless's full list has seven INCI entries: four silicones with silica, plus squalane, an olive-derived emollient, isopropyl myristate and its vitamin C derivative. A short list is not a shortcoming, and a longer one does not show better results.
Routine and range. NewGel+E's product page says twice daily for best results, while its instructions for use say two to three times daily and again after bathing, swimming or exercise; Scarless is applied two to three times a day. NewGel+ is also a wider family, with silicone sheeting, a separate SPF 30 gel and a 30 g size; Scarless is one gel, in a 15 g tube.
Formula compared
Scarless. Its full ingredient list has seven INCI entries: silicones (dimethicone, dimethiconol, cyclopentasiloxane and cetyl dimethicone) with silica, plus squalane, isopropyl myristate and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a vitamin C derivative.
NewGel+E. Its US product page lists two ingredients: polymerized siloxanes (silicone gel) and tocopherol (vitamin E).
Vitamin C derivative and vitamin E. In both gels, silicone is the scar-management technology. Scarless adds a stable vitamin C derivative and squalane, an emollient; NewGel+E adds vitamin E. Neither list shows how much of each is present, and no study has compared the two vitamins in these gels.
More ingredients is not the same as better results. An ingredient list shows what is in a gel, not how the finished formula performs. Research on vitamin C derivatives, squalane and vitamin E looks at the ingredients themselves, not at either finished gel.
Application and daily routine
Each manufacturer's own instructions, side by side:
- How to apply. Scarless: squeeze out a small amount, spread a thin layer over the scar and rub in gently until it dries. NewGel+E, according to its US instructions for use: wash and dry the area before every application, apply a very small amount to make a thin layer over the scar, and gently massage it in.
- How often. Scarless: two to three times a day. NewGel+E: its US product page says twice daily for best results; its instructions for use say two to three times daily, and again after bathing, swimming or exercising. Both sources are current.
- How long. Scarless: two to three months, and longer for established scars. NewGel+E: its product page says up to 3 months on new scars and up to 6 months on older scars; its instructions for use say a minimum of two months, with further improvement possible up to six months.
- Over the dried gel. Scarless can be covered with cosmetics or sunscreen once it has dried. NewGel+E's US instructions for use say that once dry, typically in one to two minutes, it can be covered by clothing, cosmetics, sunblock and bandages. See how to apply Scarless.
NewGel+E and NewGel+UV are different products
NewGel+E is the gel compared on this page: a silicone gel in a tube, sold in the US in 15 g and 30 g sizes. Its listed ingredients are silicone gel and vitamin E; no sunscreen filter is listed.
NewGel+UV is a separate product in the same range: a silicone gel with SPF 30. The SPF belongs to NewGel+UV, not to standard NewGel+E, and nothing in the table above refers to it.
NewGel+ silicone sheeting is a third format in the range, offered as sheets, shapes and strips, with its own instructions.
Scarless is a single gel, in a 15 g tube, with no built-in SPF; sunscreen can be applied over it once it has dried.
Scar types, stages and intended use
- Healed, closed skin only. Scarless is applied once the wound has fully closed and sutures are removed. NewGel+E's US instructions say to begin once the wound has healed or sutures have been removed, and not to use it on any open wound.
- Scar types each one names. Scarless: surgical, C-section, burn, hypertrophic and keloid-type scars. NewGel+E's product page describes it as for all scar types. These are the manufacturers' own descriptions, not an independent comparison of results.
Practical-use considerations
- Drying. NewGel+E typically dries in one to two minutes; Scarless dries to an invisible film in a few minutes. Both can then be covered.
- Sun protection. Scarless has no built-in SPF, and sunscreen can go over it once dry; NewGel+E can likewise be covered with sunblock once dry. For a silicone gel with built-in SPF, the NewGel+ range offers NewGel+UV, a separate product.
What the evidence can and cannot tell us
Silicone as a class. Silicone gels and sheets are widely recommended in scar-management guidance, particularly for hypertrophic scars and keloids. However, systematic reviews have found that the certainty of evidence for some outcomes is low or very low.
NewGel+E itself. No published study of NewGel+E as a finished product has been identified.
Vitamin E as an ingredient. A 2016 systematic review found six small prospective studies of topical vitamin E for scars: three reported improvement (one with vitamin E alone, two in combination), three found none, and two reported side effects such as contact dermatitis. Its authors concluded that the evidence was not yet sufficient to show that vitamin E alone improves scar appearance. The review looks at vitamin E, not at NewGel+E, which combines it with silicone.
The ingredients beyond silicone. The research on squalane and on vitamin C derivatives looks at the ingredients themselves, not at Scarless as a finished product.
Scarless itself. The published research that Goodness Care cites is on silicone, on the individual ingredients and on related formulations, not on Scarless as a finished product.
A direct comparison. No published study comparing Scarless and NewGel+E directly has been identified.
Scarless may help improve the appearance of scars. More on the research, and its limits, is on the published research page.
Which may suit different priorities?
Each has documented features that may matter to different people:
- NewGel+E may suit someone who prefers a silicone gel with vitamin E and a two-ingredient list, a routine its product page puts at twice daily, a gel that typically dries in one to two minutes, or a larger 30 g size. The same range also offers silicone sheeting and, as a separate product, NewGel+UV with SPF 30.
- Scarless may suit someone who wants squalane and a stable vitamin C derivative alongside silicones in one gel, applied two to three times a day, that can be covered with sunscreen or make-up once it has dried.
- If you are not sure which suits your scar, a pharmacist or doctor can advise.
Frequently asked questions
NewGel+E lists tocopherol, which is vitamin E, alongside polymerized siloxanes (silicone gel). Vitamin E is not on Scarless's complete ingredient list.
That cannot be concluded from the evidence. No study has compared the vitamin C derivative in Scarless with the vitamin E in NewGel+E, and research on each looks at the ingredient, not at either finished gel. A 2016 systematic review found the evidence for topical vitamin E alone on scars to be mixed and not yet sufficient.
NewGel+E's US product page says twice daily for best results. Its instructions for use say two to three times daily, and again after bathing, swimming or exercising. Scarless is applied two to three times a day.
NewGel+E's listed ingredients are silicone gel and vitamin E, and no sunscreen filter is listed. The SPF 30 product in the range is NewGel+UV, which is a separate gel. Scarless has no built-in SPF; sunscreen can be applied over either gel once it has dried.
NewGel+UV is a separate product in the NewGel+ range: a silicone gel with SPF 30. It is not the same as NewGel+E, and this page compares Scarless with standard NewGel+E only.
Scarless lists squalane, an olive-derived emollient. Squalane is not listed on NewGel+E's US product page.
Scarless: two to three months, and longer for established scars. NewGel+E: its product page says up to 3 months on new scars and up to 6 months on older scars; its instructions for use say a minimum of two months, with further improvement possible up to six months.
No. Both are for closed skin. Scarless must not be applied to open wounds or unhealed incisions, or before sutures are removed. NewGel+E's US instructions for use say not to use it on any open wound.
No. No published study comparing Scarless and NewGel+E directly has been identified, and no study of either finished gel has been identified, so neither can be said to work better. Silicone gels as a group are widely recommended in scar-management guidance; the research on vitamin E, squalane and vitamin C derivatives looks at the ingredients, not the finished products.
NewGel+E is a trademark of its owner, used here only to identify the product. Goodness Care is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, NewGel+E or its owner.
Sources
- NewGel+ / MyNewGel: NewGel+E Advanced Silicone Gel for Scars (product page: description, instructions, ingredients, sizes) (accessed September 30, 2026)
- NewGel+ / MyNewGel: NewGel+ by MyNewGel (home page) (accessed September 30, 2026)
- NewGel+ / MyNewGel: NewGel+UV Silicone Gel SPF 30 (product page) (accessed September 30, 2026)
- NewGel+ / MyNewGel: Instructions for Use: NewGel+E Advanced Silicone Gel Ointment (English) (accessed September 30, 2026)
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- Scarless: Goodness Care's product information on this site.
This is a topical gel for external use on intact, fully healed skin. Do not apply it to open wounds, unhealed incisions, or infected or irritated skin. It does not replace medical advice: ask a doctor or pharmacist about a scar that is painful, growing, restricting movement, or not improving.
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