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Curology Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) vs Curology Custom RX Azelaic acid 8% Tranexamic acid 5% Niacinamide 4%

Comparing Curology Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) versus Curology Custom RX Azelaic acid 8% Tranexamic acid 5% Niacinamide 4% — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.

Comparison Overview

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Shared Ingredients

2

Unique to Curology Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%)

4

Unique to Curology Custom RX Azelaic acid 8% Tranexamic acid 5% Niacinamide 4%

Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. Curology Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 8 ingredients in common. Curology Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) has 2 unique ingredients while Curology Custom RX Azelaic acid 8% Tranexamic acid 5% Niacinamide 4% has 4.

Skin Safety Profile

Product Benefits & Effects

Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely

Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) Benefits

Has skin-brightening properties!May Worsen Oily Skin for some skin types

Custom RX Azelaic acid 8% Tranexamic acid 5% Niacinamide 4% Benefits

Good For Oily SkinAcne FightingHas skin-brightening propertiesReduces dark spots!May Worsen Oily Skin for some skin typesRedness Reducing

Ingredient Analysis Matrix

⇄ Swap Positions
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
1

Ingredients — Unique to Curology Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%)

2

Ingredients — Unique to Curology Custom RX Azelaic acid 8% Tranexamic acid 5% Niacinamide 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curology Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) better than Curology Custom RX Azelaic acid 8% Tranexamic acid 5% Niacinamide 4% for sensitive skin?

By comparing Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) and Custom RX Azelaic acid 8% Tranexamic acid 5% Niacinamide 4% side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.

Which product, Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) or Custom RX Azelaic acid 8% Tranexamic acid 5% Niacinamide 4%, is safer for acne-prone skin?

The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) and Custom RX Azelaic acid 8% Tranexamic acid 5% Niacinamide 4%. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.

Do Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) and Custom RX Azelaic acid 8% Tranexamic acid 5% Niacinamide 4% share any ingredients?

Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) or Custom RX Azelaic acid 8% Tranexamic acid 5% Niacinamide 4%.

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