3
Shared Ingredients
Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) vs Curology Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 4%
Comparing Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) versus Curology Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 4% — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%)
vs
Product 2
Curology Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 4%
0
Unique to Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%)
10
Unique to Curology Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 4%
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. Curology Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 4% scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 3 ingredients in common. Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) has 0 unique ingredients while Curology Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 4% has 10.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
1 rated
33%
Safe
3 rated
100%
Irritant
3 rated
Based on 3 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
5 rated
85%
Safe
13 rated
31%
Irritant
13 rated
Based on 13 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
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
Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 4% Benefits
✓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
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (3)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%)
All ingredients are shared with Product 2.
2
Ingredients — Unique to Curology Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) better than Curology Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 4% for sensitive skin?
By comparing Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) and Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 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 (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) or Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 4%, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) and Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 4%. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) and Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 4% share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) or Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.01% Clindamycin 1% Azelaic Acid 4%.
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