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Curology

Overall Rating

4.3

320 Customer Reviews

Summary

Curology is a line of customizable skincare products designed to allegedly help address the skin problems most pressing to you with prescription-strength ingredients.

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4.3 Stars out of 320 Reviews
5 Star:77% 4 Star:3% 3 Star:1% 2 Star:3% 1 Star:14%
81% Recommend This Company
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Posted on Sep 8, 2019

I should have been fine with what I had...

By Rebecca B., Appleton, WI, Verified Reviewer

In June of 2019, I decided to take a leap of faith and join Curology. My acne journey began when I was only 9 years old. I had tried prescription medications for my acne including Isotetroin, Benzoyl Proxide, Retinoids, Salicylic acid, Azelaic acid, and Antibiotic medications. I saw some results from these treatments but nothing to rave about. My acne was still taking over my life and I was running out of time before the damage was irreversible. By my junior year of high school, I had huge purple cysts on my chin and cheeks, deeply scared tissue from years of squeezing and scooping, and pores that were large and in charge. So, I was hopeful after seeing ad after ad about all the people, just like me, who were being bullied by their acne. I had friends who had skin even worse than mine who swore by Curology.

Before I started using Curology, I used Apple Cider Vinegar twice a day while cleansing and moisturizing with Drunk Elephant products. To be completely honest, it worked SUPER well for my skin. For the first time in forever, my skin was glowing, my pores were smaller, my forehead wasn’t a greasy mess, and I could wear a little makeup once and a while without breaking out for 3 weeks after. I regret quitting this regimen for Curology. I still have acne, obviously. I still had pimples and pretty crappy skin compared to 90% of the population. So, I decided to keep the good cards rolling and make my skin even BETTER with Curology. So, with this mindset, I took the short quiz about my skin and I took a few photos. About a day or two later, I was set up with a provider and had personally curated medication on its way to my front door. I was SO excited.

When my Curology package finally came, I was eager to start. I began by using the cleanser and moisturizer 3 times a day and the actual medication every other night. I was told by my provider, who was absolutely lovely and very kind and I do not blame her at ALL for my poor experience, that my skin was in pretty rough shape. She pointed out my damaged pores and hyperpigmentation. She also noted that I could see major benefits with Curology, but I may want to look into starting Accutane (the strongest acne treatment, like, ever...basically it’s the only "cure" for acne and it’s really hard to get your paws on...it’s expensive and extremely hard on the immune system, but it’s the only thing that will re-set your skin). This was something that I was already thinking about and trying to avoid having to do. I don’t have $600+ laying around to pay for Accutane. So, I knew that realistically, there was a chance that this may not work and that Curology may not be for me.

After a week of using my cream every other night, my skin got to a point that was so alarming and horrifying...I had never seen my skin that bad. I was reassured that this was completely normal and that my skin was "purging." Basically, that’s when skin pushes out all the dead stuff that’s stuffed in its pores so that it can fully absorb the good stuff that’s being introduced. I was told that it was to last 3-8 weeks. So, week after week, I was desperately hoping that my skin would finally stop trying to kill itself. After 7 weeks of this same heartbreak, I was starting to wonder if this was the purging or if the medication just wasn’t working. By week 10, I had 5 deeply rooted pimples that were so painful and tender I couldn’t sleep on my side or stomach because it was so painful for my face to even rest on a pillow. They would be deep red and purple as they just sat and stewed under my skin, full of rage and pressure. I was completely screwed. My skin was PISSED.

So, after 3 mental breakdowns and countless 2-hour-shower-crying sessions, I decided to stop using Curology. I threw away the medication cream and started using my original Drunk Elephant and Apple Cider Vinegar routine and within - I’m not exaggerating - 5 days, my skin was totally calmed down and giving me some hope. Overall, I think Curology is a wonderful brand and has some really talented and skilled employees, but it’s not for people like me, who have stubborn, deep, and aged acne. I would recommend it to an 8th grader who’s battling their first hormonal breakout, which is totally okay and still just as sucky as my acne. I think that it’s meant for people who have pretty surface level acne- maybe a lot of black and white heads and just some pesky pimples after wearing makeup for a few hours. I wouldn’t recommend it for people who have borderline cystic-acne or premature adult acne. My acne is probably a 7 or an 8. I would recommend Curology to someone who is at a 4 or a 5. It’s a great brand with a lot of really inspiring and touching success stories, but I just wanted to make a point that it’s not really meant for serious acne.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Curology Inc.

Sep 9, 2019

Hi Rebecca!

I am so sorry to hear about your experience. While Curology does work for many, I realize it might not be right for every person.

Glad to hear that you have found a treatment working for your skin - wishing you all the best on your journey!

Helpful Review? 15 People Have Voted

Posted on Sep 3, 2019

Curology profiling

By Taylor H., Colonial Beach, VA, Verified Reviewer

Absolutely amazing product, the dermatologist providers matched to you are always helpful and very knowledgeable. They always look for your best interests and concerns. They are willing to reevaluate your fomula even if you have concerns after your first 6 weeks. Thank you so much for giving society a new improved step towards clearer skin!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Sep 2, 2019

AMAZING on my acne-prone, sensitive skin

By Jessie S., Florida, Verified Reviewer

I HIGHLY recommend Curology, I have seen such an amazing improvement in my acne-prone, sensitive skin with the combination of active ingredients the Curology dermatologist has recommended and provided for me. I am 30 years old, have had acne for over 15 years, and have tried many other treatments including in-office dermatology appointments, oral prescriptions, multiple prescription creams, all the over the counter creams, as well as a couple of the other delivery skin care systems, all resulting in no change or increase in acne with lots of skin irritation. Curology has been the only one to give me the results I want...clear, healthy-looking skin. The only reason I'm giving a 9/10 instead of a 10/10 is because the amount of moisturizer and face wash given in each delivery is not equivalent to the amount of treatment. Meaning I run out of the moisturizer and face wash prior to running out of the treatment and have been using my own moisturizer and face wash until my next delivery. I will continue to use Curology and recommend this system to anyone needing personal skincare for any reason.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Sep 2, 2019

It actually works!

By Cally E., Orlando, FL, Verified Reviewer

I’ve been very pleased with the results I have received from using Curology. I was beginning to feel like there was nothing that was going to work for my skin like there was just no hope for me, but that’s when I found this actual "cure." I’m so happy with my results so far and look forward to makeup-free skin!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 31, 2019

Skin is definitely clearer

By Cheriee N., Verified Reviewer

My breakouts are less often and less severe, even my cystic acne is a lot better. I still get a breakout around "that time of the month" but nowhere near as bad. I'm happy with the results overall. My only complaint is I wish the bottles were bigger for the price, I ran out of my serum before the 2 months was up.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 31, 2019

Absolute BEST acne product out thee!

By Kathryn G., Buffalo, NY, Verified Reviewer

Amazing product! My horrible acne cleared up more than it ever has with any product, even prescription creams and medication. Would recommend to anyone with skin imperfections. Even using the face wash on my back helped!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 29, 2019

Frustrating

By Amelia L., California, Verified Reviewer

I used Curology for many months with high hopes. I switched to the $40 bottle and was receiving it all the time. I felt it might have been fixing my skin for a month, but soon turned back to how my skin was before. I kept up with it hoping it would only take time for it to work. Months go by and money is taken as nothing seems to change. The only change I notice is the face that my skincare provider changes multiple times. This frustrates me as many different people now have seen these pictures of me and my information without me having a say. I then have a change of circumstance and have less to spend on medication. I postpone the shipment and my skin remains the same. After a few postponing sessions, I realize my skin is clearer after stopping Curology. That is when I receive a text that my shipment of $40 has been completed and I had a tracking number. I was so upset and distraught over this as I had received no warning at all prior to this. $40 is nothing to laugh about for a product I WILL NOT USE! I contacted Curology and they did nothing to help me, other than to postpone my NEXT shipment. I told them I am disgusted and will not be returning at any point in the future. This has been a waste of my money, time, and skincare. You can have better results with a drugstore brand cleanser.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 7 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 26, 2019

Love Curology!

By Amanda C., Colorado, Verified Reviewer

Curology has been nothing but awesome to me - especially this past month, when I moved and thought I had changed all of my addresses accordingly. Apparently, I hadn't, and my old apartment complex would do nothing to help when I realized my Curology product went to the wrong place. I reached out to Curology to see if anything could be done. They got back to me the same day with a solution - and now I have my product on it's way to me! Amazing customer service, I couldn't be happier.

I am SO glad they did and that I have my product on the way - this product is so incredibly wonderful for my skin and has done nothing but wonders - I can' t imagine having to lose out on two month's worth. Would definitely recommend!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 20, 2019

Best thing ever

By K B., Los Angeles, CA, Verified Reviewer

When I first began to break out with acne on my skin I begin to use Proactiv. Then over time as I used Proactiv I really didn’t see a change in my skin (Proactiv also contains bleach in their face wash), so I switched to Curology because a lot of my friends recommended it to me and their skin has drastically changed over time with great results as they used your product. Now that I use Curology it has really changed the appearance and texture of my face and my breakouts are clearing up. Curology truly worked for me and it is super gentle on the skin which is something I love about it. I would recommend this product to anybody who’s looking for fast results towards clear skin.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 17, 2019

Awesome acne care

By Melissa M., Colorado, Verified Reviewer

Curology has helped my daughter's face IMMENSELY! We have tried sooooo many products and lotions and harsh acne things and nothing worked. Most made it worse and her face was so sensitive and red and irritated. I love that we send in pics and she has a physician she can ask to talk to and get feedback. Thank you!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 16, 2019

So glad I tried it!

By Chelsea P., Maine, Verified Reviewer

Before I tried Curology, I was skeptical, but I kept seeing the ads for it everywhere, and as nothing else I was doing was helping my acne, I said screw it and signed up for the free trial, and boy, am I glad I did. My acne before may not have looked too bad, but I never left the house without at least concealer on. If I didn't have any red pimples at a given time, I ALWAYS had dozens of tiny little bumps all over my forehead, and I very often would wake up with one or two giant cystic pimples sprouted on my forehead. Within 3 weeks of starting Curology, my acne was completely gone. I had a few new pimples within the first two weeks, but after that, it all disappeared! No more big red bumps or small ones under the skin. I'm so happy to be able to leave the house without an ounce of makeup on without worrying that people will stare at my forehead. For someone with moderate acne, I would definitely recommend Curology!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted
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