2
Shared Ingredients
Curology Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%) vs Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%)
Comparing Curology Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%) versus Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
Curology Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%)
vs
Product 2
Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%)
1
Unique to Curology Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%)
1
Unique to Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%)
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. Both products have a similar irritancy profile (100% of rated ingredients score ≥ 3). Both products share 2 ingredients in common. Curology Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%) has 1 unique ingredient while Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) has 1.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
1 rated
33%
Safe
3 rated
100%
Irritant
3 rated
Based on 3 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
1 rated
33%
Safe
3 rated
100%
Irritant
3 rated
Based on 3 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%) Benefits
✓Reduces dark spots✓Redness Reducing
Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) Benefits
✓Has Anti-aging properties✓Has skin-brightening properties✓Reduces dark spots!May cause irritation for some skin types✓Redness Reducing
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (2)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Curology Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%)
2
Ingredients — Unique to Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Curology Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%) better than Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) for sensitive skin?
By comparing Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%) and Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) 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 (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%) or Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%), is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%) and Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%). Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%) and Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%) or Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%).
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