12
Shared Ingredients
Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%) vs Curology Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide)
Comparing Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%) versus Curology Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide) — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%)
vs
Product 2
Curology Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide)
19
Unique to Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%)
2
Unique to Curology Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide)
Curology Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide) has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%) scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 12 ingredients in common. Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%) has 19 unique ingredients while Curology Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide) has 2.
Skin Safety Profile
6%
Comedogenic
17 rated
90%
Safe
31 rated
24%
Irritant
29 rated
Based on 31 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
7 rated
93%
Safe
14 rated
29%
Irritant
14 rated
Based on 14 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
Custom Formula (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%) Benefits
✓Improves skin texture✓Has Anti-aging properties!May trigger acne for some skin types✓Has skin-brightening properties✓Reduces dark spots!May cause irritation for some skin types✓Redness Reducing!May Worsen Oily Skin for some skin types!May Worsen Eczema
Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide) Benefits
✓Acne Fighting✓Has Anti-aging properties✓Has skin-brightening properties✓Reduces dark spots!May cause irritation for some skin types!May Worsen Oily Skin for some skin types✓Redness Reducing✓Good For Oily Skin
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (12)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%)
Clindamycin Phosphate 1%CSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRIsohexadecaneCSIRIsododecaneCSIRC13-15 AlkaneCSIRGlyceryl StearateCSIRPeg-75 StearateCSIRPolyacrylate-13CSIRPolyisobuteneCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRPolyurethane-39CSIRStearyl BehenateCSIRCetyl AlcoholCSIRAscorbic AcidCSIRSodium BisulfiteCSIRBenzoic Acid 0.09%CSIRSorbic Acid 0.09%CSIRPropanediolCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Curology Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%) better than Curology Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide) for sensitive skin?
By comparing Custom Formula (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%) and Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide) 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 (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%) or Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide), is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Custom Formula (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%) and Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide). Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Custom Formula (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%) and Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide) share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Custom Formula (Tretinoid 0.09%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Azelaic Acid 5%) or Custom Rx (0.02% Tretinoin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide).
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