Curology

3.2 • 54 Reviews

Curology offers customized and accessible prescription skincare.

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Curology Reviews

6 days ago
4/5

Experience

Curology was such a simple and easy experience for me! It definitely took some purging and some time but it was so worth it. Once the formula started working, my acne cleared up so fast and has stayed clear ever since then with the exception of some straggling acne here and there. I will say the only thing that I do not like is how much product was sent every month. Especially when your formula needs to be changed or updated, the amount of formula that must be thrown feels so wasteful. I have found a formula that works for me now but they send product so much faster than I use it, that I canceled my subscription until I use up the 6 sets of products I have currently sitting in my cabinet. Overall, worth the money, but the amount of product is too much.

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Like I mentioned above, definitely the wastage in product is something that should be changed. Also the shipments come way too fast, so it can become a hassle to remember to reschedule a shipment every few days.

Lovely customer supportWorth the money 💸
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a month ago
4/5

Experience

First off, I'll say that brands like Curology are not for everyone, and definitely don't manage extreme cases of acne. I've been on Accutane four times in my life, so now I only deal with hormonal acne. It should be noted that if I still had severe cystic acne, this would absolutely not work for me. I started using Curology for the hormonal breakouts, and I've been really impressed by the results. The formula they made for me keeps me clear and manages the hormonal stuff. It's essentially the same ingredients I'd get from a dermatologist, but I don't have to deal with the hassle of going in, through insurance, all that. And the ingredients are already combined into a custom topical. Other than the topical product, their other offerings are just simple ingredients that work well together. I've repurchased and will continue to as long as it works for me! I think this product is an especially good fit for women who have been on Accutane or similar products in the past, and now just have the hormonal stuff that Accutane can't permanently fix.

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2 months ago
4/5

Experience

Overall, I had a good experience with Curology. I really loved the personalized care I received and their recommendations really cleared up the texture issues I was having. My only complaint was the amount of product I was received was too much, too often so I ended up cancelling my subscription. It has been 2 years since I quit paying for curology and I’m still using their product in tandem with other products that I have tried since then. You can set how much product you want to receive, but it always comes every 2 months when you are charged for your subscription. I wish there was a way to modify that 2 month schedule to something slower.

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Too much of a great product too often. I couldn’t get through it fast enough without feeling incredibly wasteful.

Lovely customer supportHigh qualityInnovative productWorth the money 💸Amazing websiteLove the brand's mission 💕
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2 months ago
3/5

Experience

I have tried Curology on two separate occasions and unfortunately didn't have success in managing my acne with their products. The process, however, is relatively straight forward and I feel the cost is fair, especially when you consider the cost of a dermatology visit- out of pocket or otherwise. I felt the responses from the dermatology team were pretty canned & impersonal, though I understand they're probably extremely busy. I have friends that have great success so I wouldn't write the brand off completely, it's definitely worth a shot if over-the-counter acne treatments aren't working for you

Cool look & feelFun unboxing 📦
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2 months ago
5/5
💸Received a free product from Curology

Experience

The new products I got are amazing the cleanser is to die for.. gentle to ur skin.. hydrates n clean wow!!! The moisturizer is light.. I love my moisturizer thick but this one was incredible

Feedback

Why the products are not bigger 😭

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Meraris M's review of Curology
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2 months ago
3/5

Experience

I used Curology before I went on Accutane and I had higher expectations for the price. I canceled my subscription after about three months because I figured I could use other products that had the same or greater effect on my skin. Curology is a great idea, but recreating my own skincare routine is more affordable.

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3 months ago
4/5

Experience

This did clear my skin temporarily- I developed adult acne in my early twenties and could not seem to get clear skin. The prescription I received did work for a little yes than a year; than my acne returned.

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Can be helpful for people who can’t afford a dermatologist visit. Keep an eye on your subscription; like all subscription services, you may end up with more bottles than you need.

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4 months ago
5/5

Experience

Was really surprised how well this was working for me. Their branding is simple but comforting. I'm on month 3 and have seen my acne clean up a ton, though it made me get a lot of black heads. Talking to their support team is easy and they were quick to come back with feedback for a stronger formula for my custom formula

Feedback

The spf 30 chap stick sucks. The other one's are great so maybe refine that one more?

High qualityCool look & feelWorth the money 💸Fun unboxing 📦Amazing websiteEco-friendly packagingLove the brand's mission 💕
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5 months ago
3/5

Experience

The onboarding process was very fluid, streamlined, and enjoyable. Communication with the dermatologists was immediate. Delivery came on time and the unboxing experience was nice. The product prescribed to me did dry out my skin a fair bit, and I might've needed a tweak to my prescription after a few weeks of trialing the initial formulation.

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Needing to commit to (buying) a full-sized product means there would be a fair bit of product wastage if I did need to change to another prescription/strength.

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5 months ago
3/5

Experience

Curology helped my acne some, but I feel that after awhile it was ineffective. It also began to get expensive, but it is still cheaper than medications a dermatologist might prescribe. It dried my face out in the beginning, but that's an expected side effect to keep in mind.

Feedback

Maybe a trial program before having to order a whole bottle.

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