Saw a comment that made me want to quickly clarify! I realized I forgot to say I was also prescribed .1% tret prior to curology, and I had no irritation with that. I just used .025% the longest so that was stuck in my head 😂 Happy Monday have a great week! ♥️
I honestly love curology and will continue using it. I feel like because of all the ads it’s become gimmicky when in reality I feel like people are not putting enough emphasis on how awesome the ingredients are and the process. When I first ordered curology, I did it because I had never done skin care before and thought it was a cheaper option. Now I can say, my first formula saved my skin, I have sebbhoreic dermatitis on my scalp and with that very dry skin all over, my first formula was focused on dryness. My skin was so dry that the sides of my nose started peeling and bleeding and my first curology bottle completely changed that within a few weeks. I was shocked, that was 4 months ago and I have still not experienced dry skin or bleeding again. Now my formula has trentinoin for dark spots, I’m excited to see if it will help.
@@maxgoldin2001 hii! I still use curology! My formula still has Tretinoin! Have seen some improvement in dark spots but only a little. I reached out to the provider from curology. She said dark spots take months and even a year to improve. But she said consistency is key with dark spots! So what I do now, is I stretch out the curology subscription As long as possible to save money. One bottle could last me 4 months when I apply it only where needed!
I’m using CUROLOGY atm and it is awesome my skin is slowly clearing up I had a lot of dark spots and pimples due to oily skin. Now I only have one pimple that is drying up and my dark spots are fading and the moisturizers aren’t oily love it
The fact that this video is not sponsored by Curology gives you so much more credibility. I appreciate your ethical standards which are not always easily found in the beauty community.
I've been using Curology for about 2 months and I don't think my skin has ever been this consistently clear. I was prescribed the same 3 actives that you were prescribed originally but at much lower strengths. I have not experienced any irritation. I also LOVE the light gel moisturizer that came with my free sample.
I love Curology. It is meant as a program for the long-haul. You see results the longer you use it. I find their customer service is great and it is an affordable way to get tretinoin as insurance in the US doesn't cover that. I started at a very low tretinoin percentage and now I am up to .9. I have only had an excellent experience with Curology and have been using it for more than 2 years. I think it is important to point out that it works if you use it for many months, in a regular skincare routine. It has transformed my skin.
The thing I love about Curology is the flexibility to completely customize percentages & ingredients. Sadly, like any Dermatologist, advice varies from excellent to poor. I've dealt with acne for 30 years & know what works for me so I just ignore their Derm. Their base is totally plain, no emollients. Retin-A creams DO contain emollients. Maybe for some people this increases the possibility of irritation. It can take a LONNNNG time & a LOT of tweaking to get skin to tolerate tretinoin.
I subscribed to curology and it literally cured my face with cystic acne and it went away within 2 weeks and it has not returned. I will forever be a customer
I've been using Curology for 5 months. I haven't had any extreme issues with sensitivity, just minor flaking that was easily fixed with adding a moisturizer. Their customer service is great.
@@Jack-zj1ug when you get your skin acclimated to any face/skin products your body will adapt and then rely on it… for most people who have more serious skin imperfections they usually stick with whatever they find works best for their skin. Personally, I think the beauty industry is like any other industry and is mostly interested in taking your money. If your skin is breaking out or having more serious problems you should look at things like diet and exercise to fix the issue. Water and natural oils do wonders for skin!
This is my prescription too, I have a week before my trial should arrive. I just started to break out insanely after 9+ months of masks. Before I didn't have to really watch what I used. Neutrogena was a safe brand, tea tree oil as an ingredient was a good call for over a decade for me. I even keep face wipes handy at home and work for sweat or just to freshen up. But the last week or two has just been horrible. Like my jaw has given up the ghost now after all this time, since I still work in a building where I have to mask up while I'm inside. Sounds like it might be an uphill battle, but I hope it proves to at least calm it down.
@@nicoleyyyyyyyyyy I will note personally that after some irritation I was told to switch the formula to every other night and to always give a few minutes post wash before putting the creme on. I was bad about just wash, moisturize and put my formula on. Always consult your doctor, but the time after wash seems a standard recommendation and I was told every other night to get my skin to adapt to the treatment and work up. I still break out a bit, but honestly think it's stress, mask wearing and oils from my hair. The breakouts and dark spots I had when I started have reduced a lot. And I'm about 2 months in.
I’ve been using Curology since January of this year and I can already tell the improvements to my skin. My fine lines, my forehead lines, my firmness and overall skin texture has really improved. So excited to keep seeing results. I love their service and think the providers do an excellent job keeping in touch with you and answering any questions. Not expensive and so much nicer then going to the Doctor and going to the pharmacy. The cleanser and moisturizer they sell are amazing. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Curology! I plan to keep using them.
Great review and explanation of the process! I've been using Curology for 8 months and love it! It took a few tweaks to get my formulation just right (I'm 38 with cystic acne and signs of aging), but the process to make changes is very easy. My skin looks better than it has in years!
I currently have .04% Tretinoin, 1% Clindamycin and 7% Azelaic Acid. I am slowly increasing the percentage of Tretinoin and haven't had any irritation. For reference, I put this straight on my skin after cleansing and follow with the DRMTLGY Peptide Night Cream. Best of luck ! 😊
@@erintaylor823 I’m glad to see someone else who was prescribed a low dose or tretinoin. I was prescribed a .01% and I’ve been worried it won’t do anything. Are you still having positive results?
I also really struggle with acne around my jawline and cheeks. It is so frustrating. I'm taking progesterone every day and have been for years. I've re tested them to see if I could stop but they're still low. I just started taking spironolactone. It is an anti androgen and blocks off the male hormone that often produces acne and weight issues in women. So, with that being said, I am about to order my trial and see.
So happy for this review! I have been "on" curology since April. It is definitely a process and you have to find what works best. I am about to start my 3rd formula change, but am improving monthly. So thankful for the tretinoin we can get with them!
I’ve been on Curology for a month, and I absolutely love it. My provider is very attentive to detail and kind. Also, I’ve been seeing results even from the trial bottle. My original formula for my cystic acne was 0.01 percent Tret 4% az acid, and 1% clindamycin. Which has helped, but they bumped up the tret to 0.018 percent, for more results.
This made me feel so much better just the way you talk about the brand Curology made me feel way more comfortable and trustworthy of them. Especially since you said it was not a sponsored video which I highly appreciated. I am always skeptical of sponsored videos because like you said they are received differently since they are literally being paid to talk about the product. But here you are making a sacrifice for us now that's loyalty! So thank you! I saw thousands of people online being happy with their results and finally one day I was like gosh darn it I want that too. I just ordered my free trial sort of on a whim if you will from seeing so many ads about it. So I'm really happy to see that it worked for you! You have earned a new subscriber! 🙌
I’ve had a great experience with Curology! I’ve been using it since the end of February for mild acne and anti-aging. My provider has been amazing..she responds fast and is always very nice and listens to all my rants lol. Recently I had Clindamycin removed for health concerns and since I had just received a new bottle of the old prescription, she immediately sent me out a replacement with a new prescription free of charge. I have 0.05% tret, 4% Niacinamide and 5% TA. Working great! 💗💗💗
I just signed up and it says one of my 3 ingredients on my list has clindamycin - what exactly are the health concerns in relation to clindamycin?? I want to be mindful of what the concerns may be. TIA
I was started on the same formula except tret 0.009 other exact same. I mainly have issue with fine lines and hyperpigmentation. How are you doing with your formula? I’m 36 and just started a skincare routine in the last few months :/
i definitely have to apply on top of moisturizer and apply a TINY bit to avoid irritation! i mean a literal pea-sized amount! but my skin looks so much better since starting on curology and any little break outs i do have (around that time of the month) disappear so much more quickly! great tip about the clindamycin, though. i had no idea you weren't supposed to be on it long-term!
i like that curology has more concentrations of tretinoin to choose from. i have rosacea and can actually tolerate 0.009 % tretinoin whereas 0.025% from the derm would have been way too strong.
I used this brand for about a year while living in Texas, and my face changed when I moved to GA, probably environmental issues, but the consultant was so nice in helping me figure out what was going on and adjusting my formula! I have since stopped using it because my face cleared up, but about to start back up with the lovely maskne 😷
I'm amazed by the pricing of curology. I was on prescribed medicine for about a year, & was paying around $60 a month. I feel like if someone has never used a strong, prescription-grade skin medicine before, then their skin might react in those huge breakouts like people saying because they've never been exposed to it before. Prescription medicine does cause reactions when you first start. If someone's considering curology, maybe start out small at first. Your hair is super lovely by the way, it looks angelic ☺ Random complement
Great video! I literally just got my curology in the post. Same formula as your revised one. Looking forward to seeing the difference in a couple of months. Thanks 😊
I’m going on my third month with Curology. So far I am happy with what it’s done for my skin (Azaleic Acid, Zinc Pyrithione, and Metroziole). I am changing formulas for my third month and incorporating Tretinoin .0125% (so very low %), Azaleic Acid 2%, Niacinamide 4%. I am looking forward to the Tretinoin journey, but will try to listen to my skin and back off as needed.
@Kayla Carpenter It is going very well I had been using the ordinary retinal for 1 year and wanted to up my game. Curology started me out with a very low dose I used it every 3rd day for about a week, then 2 days than everyday to make sure I could tolerate it. Than after about 3 weeks I sent more pictures to show I was doing well with that dose and they upped my dose and I have been using that for about 1 month now and I did the every other day again and built up to everyday. I will be sending in more pictures to have the dose upped again. They start you out low and let you build up to a stronger dose. The working online is easy to do and they answer your questions within a couple of days if you have any. Don’t be scareddd I have been very happy and I am sure you will be too. If it helps I have told several friends about curology and to try it if they want to step up from over the counter retinal. Hope this helps 😉
I have been using Curology for 4 months. My formulation contains tretinoin, azelaic acid and niacinamide. Prior to using curology I used retinol in various over the counter skin care products. I also tried a lot of pricey skin care products by Skin Medica, Sente, Skin Better Science, Osmosis, etc... And I have seen better results in 4 months with Curology than I did with years of using all of those expensive brands! My skin looks amazing! I will definitely keep using Curology!! 💕💕💕
@@codihossley9488 I used that formulation for about a year. Recently my Curology provider switched the azelaic acid to tranexamic acid due to a skin sensitivity I was having. I’m still loving it!! My skin has never looked better!
My first prescription was very drying. I started putting it on every two days but still drying with major flakes. I called and they lowered some of the percentages. I use every other night and my skin has never looked better. My advice is to start low and move up once your skin has accumulated to the product.
I just started mine tonight so I’m happy I stumbled upon your channel, it’s very helpful. It’s the constant masks for me as well being in pharmacy and I’ve never in life had acne. I’m excited to see if Curology is finally the answer I’ve been seeking....
I love curology as well. They’re extremely simple and easy. My whole forehead was covered in hormonal acne and curology was the only thing that helped within 1-2 months. Their cleanser and moisturizer that comes with the formula is also fantastic!
I love this! Such an honest review! I just bought cytology for the first time and I’m hoping it works! I’m going to show the progress on my channel as well! I subscribed right away 🙏🏻❤️
Wow didn’t know it came in .12% Definitely agree when starting or upping your Tret journey the moisturizer sandwich 🥪 method is helpful 👍🏻 Another tip is to avoid nasolabial (👃🏻) folds
I appreciate your videos and sincere feedback! You mention how you had a reaction to the prescription when first starting out and I’d like to know if you figured out a skincare routine to prep for makeup while dealing with the side effects. I also want to mention that thanks to your videos I went out and purchased the Australian Gold Sunscreen and I LOVE IT. Again, thank you for your videos, your insight, the knowledge you share and your sincerity! ☺️💗
i just signed up for my free trial and this video made me feel so much better as i was so nervous! i'm on differn currently and my skin is hell so maybe i'll ask for the smallest amount of tretinoin. also i know a decent amount of skincare in general but less about the more obscure ingredients so the extra info was very helpful
Have been using Curology for almost 3 years now and I never want to be without it! Has totally transformed my horrible, hormonal skin. If you’ve tried a ton of stuff without any help just give it a shot - it’s super easy, customer service is great and you can cancel it whenever with no hassle. Between this and understand/helping rebalance my gut health my skin is completely different from how it was a few years ago.
I personally have had a really good experience with using curology. Before I was getting these really painful breakouts on my chin. It was a combination of the red cystic acne and these tiny red bumps that would just flare up and felt really itchy. I didn’t have major acne issues as a teenager but going into my 20s I would get these really hormonal breakouts around my period and whenever I was stressed. Since using curology I haven’t experienced anything close to those painful breakouts I was getting before. I do get the occasional pimple but it’s generally pretty minor and more on me for when I’m not being as consistent with my skincare. Overall I highly recommend.
I tried it years ago. It was one tiny bottle and I wasn’t a fan but I decided to give it another go because they let you try out a full routine. I’m excited!
I have been using it for about 6 months. I am very happy with my hormonal acne help. Still a pimple here and there. But nothing like prior to using this. I was using a rx from Dermatologist which had other side effects. So, I pick this as an option for me!
Curology says to start using treatment 3X a week, M/W/F - good advice that not everyone follows. Also, if you do run into probs with irritation, you can speak with provider, who will get back within a day or 2. Try getting that from a derm. Yeah, right.
I needed to see this! Im waiting on my prescription to get here. A lot of reviews in you tube are so negative. you helped me to feel optimistic. thank you!!
@@emilyjanneysi I’ve been using it for almost a month. So far, I’ve only had some dryness. My face isn’t as red. And I didn’t break out once until this week (fav time of the month) and they seemed to heal quicker then normal. Good luck to you!!
I was having hormonal adult acne after I got off of birth control and this is the only thing that has helped me! I’m talking really bad cystic acne…. I haven’t broken out since I started!!
I'm so happy to hear you ditched the clindamycin! That stuff is terrible for so many reasons. my family was sick with cdiff for a year. my husband almost died! we even ended up having to declare bankruptcy because of the amount of work he missed and all the debt we accumulated living on credit cards to keep food on the table and a roof for the kids. Clindamycin is the number one offender that causes C diff infections. It caused both mine and my husband's infections and the kids caught it from us having it. The company and the doctors will absolutely refuse to admit that topical clindamycin can cause a cdiff infection but there are six women in my cdiff support group who ended up hospitalized due to the clindamycin in their curology prescriptions :( one of them even went septic from it! There is no amount of acne worth putting your life at risk. hopefully somebody reads this comment takes it to heart and maybe I can help keep somebody from living through that nightmare. I recently stumbled upon your videos during my hair transformation journey during the pandemic ( I had a midlife pandemic crisis and decided to bleach the black dye out of my hair to go purple LOL) anyways I love your videos and I'm really glad to hear that you are not using the clindamycin anymore ❤️
I started with .007 Tret & I got irritation & redness & my neck had red “burn” marks, but I used every day on face & neck, so clearly there’s trial & error with how often to use, where to use, how to use & percentage.
Curology has worked really well on my skin. I use it every other night, but will transition to every night soon. I've experienced no irritation and I apply it before moisturizer directly onto my face as a first step.
I love curology so much. It literally cleared up my face soooo much and now I rarely get the huge volcano pimples I used to get and if I do get a big one it’s gone so quick
I tried Curology for about 6 months and we never got it dialed in. I switched to Vanicream and my skin did so much better. I wish I had an anti-aging product though. I have thought about trying it again, but a little hesitant given my last experience
Thank you for the video. It was informative and now I kind of, know what to expect. Ordering now (well I am at the upload photos portion - had to resume later, lighting in bed, not so great. 😂 I think the price is very fair! No derm co-pay ($30-$50) or appt time away from work (1-2 hrs, $60), no running to my pharmacy (again, time and prescription cost), etc. !!!! And 10+ yrs ago my health ins didn’t like to cover Retin A, of you were over 40 (b/c they covered it for “acne” and decided you shouldn’t have acne after 40 ...bean counters). My doctor would get it through, but again kind of a pain on the process.
I just started Curology. Literally just did my first application on Friday and I’ll do the second tonight. I’m easing into it and buffering with moisturizer. I have a similar prescription but 0.012 tret and 4 percent Azaleaic Acid. I’m a 43 year old male so I’m looking forward to seeing results. My acne hasn’t been awful bymut it has been consistent as an adult but during quarantine my skin has been red irritated more acne, stubborn breakouts and hyperpigmentation and I’ve tried many products and maybe too much. I didn’t think Id care for the cleanser or moisturizer but I’m liking them a lot. The simplicity feels good.
I'm started my month membership lastnight and today. The cleanser is very light, doesn't feel like I have it on until I add water. The moisturizer seems to be good. It's only been two days so I don't have a review yet. I'm trying to get rid of redness under my eyes from my sunglasses
Try using cereve healing ointment on top too. I use mine on top of cereve cream, then the healing ointment on top of that. Really helps with my irritation and also my impaired skin barrier from masks. Unfortunately I am 42 and I still am getting hormonal acne. Maybe I need to contact them again.
i used to think curology was just ingredients mixed up and was just a one big thing but i learned all the ingredients individually and learned HOW CONVIENT this is i am definitly getting thr same ingredients ahahaha
Just got my first box yesterday and I’m excited to see how this works over time. Abby-can you please do an update on what vitamins you take, also? I first found you in March because I was looking for internal adjustments to make to heal my skin, found you, and I loved all the vitamins you recommended. I bought them all and that completely put me on this path to curing my skin. You said in a more recent video you have since adjusted and stopped taking so many. I want to know what you do now! I have used so many of the external products you recommend, but I’m curious about what you now use internally.
I hope it works well for you! I am still taking some of the same vitamins like a multi vitamin & fish oil but am not going to be discussing vitamins anymore because it’s really so dependent on each person’s levels and I don’t want anyone taking something because of me that actually isn’t a good idea for them to take
does curology work with fungal acne? i think i might have that but i’m not too sure. my skin was okay before covid and right after i started breaking out on my chin and cheeks. i want to start curology but the bad reviews are kinda scary lol
I started curology back in 2019 with my prescription being 0.25% zinc, 1% clindamycin, 4% niacimade. My skin reacted well to it and my acne was getting better in a span of 5-6 months but then after 7 months, all of a sudden, I had a really bad allergic reaction. I felt like my face was burning off, it took 2-3 weeks for my skin to get back to normal... I really wished I knew the ingredient in my prescription that caused my allergic reaction because after I stopped using curology my acne is starting to come back.
Did you use your derm prescribed tretinoin with the curology? My formula does not have any tretinoin in it, but I want to start implementing adapalene for anti-aging, but I don’t know if that’s “too much” for my skin.
Niacinamide definitely irritates my skin especially in sunscreen, since that needs to be reapplied. Wish they didn't include it in almost everything nowadays.
Musley VS Curology. Musley wins hands down. Not sponsored either. It's just pricey so I may just try to get a prescription of Retin-A from my Doctor. 😆 I am impressed with Musley. I was previously using ROC retinol along with Hylauronic Acid (micro sculpting cream with peptides and some other skin care. Some cheap and some pricey. Musley is seriously a game changer but I honestly think it's related to the prescription Tretinoin (Retin) Good stuff. You can also get Retin A from your Dr. Get it now. You won't regret it.
I started my free trial today..I'm over 40, have dark spots and hormonal acne around my jaw and cheek at times, I break out with one bump here or there and then it leaves a dark spot...they prescribed Niacinamide Azeliaic Acid and Clindamyacin..prior to, I've been using The Ordibary and my face seems to love retino at nightl and ascorbic acid in the morning, I have Niacinamide and azelaic acid that I rarely use because my skin doesn't seem to like it so we shall see....
I had jawline acne too! All the way down to my neck. I tried curology for a couple years and they totally went away! However now I’m battling dry cracked skin, I wonder if it was from using curology for that long. Now that I think about it sometimes I did use it all over my face even though you probably need to put it only on affected parts.
I have recently been watching your videos and I have just gotten prescribed tretinoin. (I'm in high school) I plan on using a simple skincare routine and I wanted to know your advice on skincare for teens!
i like that your voice is normal. Like. it doesnt sound like a high pitched kardashian voice if you know what i mean. made it much easier to listen lol
Also Greek yogurt helps clear out skin. Try eating 2-3 cups of Greek yogurt daily for a month or two and you will see huge differences in your skin care. Also a huge boost in fatt burning without having to change much besides eating the yogurt
I have user it before in the past I developed a rush everywhere on my face and it was very itchy .... My dermatologist give me an antibiotic clindamycin I think, it it really helped with the itching and the rashes disappeared. but I'm thinking of going back and trying again. Because the first few weeks my skin was very clear and nice
Such a thorough review! How would you compare curology to drmtlgy? Or is curology what you use primarily for the acne and drmtlgy is what you use for the rest of your skincare routine?
Will it help with the tiny bumps on my forehead and a couple black heads on my nose (and this one larger pimple on my chin)? btw im 14 and have normal skin. Im scared cause a lot of ppl say it made their acne worse
Saw a comment that made me want to quickly clarify! I realized I forgot to say I was also prescribed .1% tret prior to curology, and I had no irritation with that. I just used .025% the longest so that was stuck in my head 😂 Happy Monday have a great week! ♥️
I honestly love curology and will continue using it. I feel like because of all the ads it’s become gimmicky when in reality I feel like people are not putting enough emphasis on how awesome the ingredients are and the process. When I first ordered curology, I did it because I had never done skin care before and thought it was a cheaper option. Now I can say, my first formula saved my skin, I have sebbhoreic dermatitis on my scalp and with that very dry skin all over, my first formula was focused on dryness. My skin was so dry that the sides of my nose started peeling and bleeding and my first curology bottle completely changed that within a few weeks. I was shocked, that was 4 months ago and I have still not experienced dry skin or bleeding again. Now my formula has trentinoin for dark spots, I’m excited to see if it will help.
@@nathalyalfaro88 update?
@@maxgoldin2001 hii! I still use curology! My formula still has Tretinoin! Have seen some improvement in dark spots but only a little. I reached out to the provider from curology. She said dark spots take months and even a year to improve. But she said consistency is key with dark spots! So what I do now, is I stretch out the curology subscription As long as possible to save money. One bottle could last me 4 months when I apply it only where needed!
My prescription, first time order, says 0.01% tretinoin. I feel this is a very weird dose. Anyone else have prescribed?
I’m using CUROLOGY atm and it is awesome my skin is slowly clearing up I had a lot of dark spots and pimples due to oily skin. Now I only have one pimple that is drying up and my dark spots are fading and the moisturizers aren’t oily love it
Gets curology ad before watching 😂
Of course 😂😂😂
Me too
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So did I😂
Me too
The fact that this video is not sponsored by Curology gives you so much more credibility. I appreciate your ethical standards which are not always easily found in the beauty community.
That means so much 💕
Ditto! I truly value Abbey's opinion/advice on products. So helpful. 🖤
I've been using Curology for about 2 months and I don't think my skin has ever been this consistently clear. I was prescribed the same 3 actives that you were prescribed originally but at much lower strengths. I have not experienced any irritation. I also LOVE the light gel moisturizer that came with my free sample.
That's amazing!!
What’s your prescription?
I love Curology. It is meant as a program for the long-haul. You see results the longer you use it. I find their customer service is great and it is an affordable way to get tretinoin as insurance in the US doesn't cover that. I started at a very low tretinoin percentage and now I am up to .9. I have only had an excellent experience with Curology and have been using it for more than 2 years. I think it is important to point out that it works if you use it for many months, in a regular skincare routine. It has transformed my skin.
Absolutely!
The thing I love about Curology is the flexibility to completely customize percentages & ingredients. Sadly, like any Dermatologist, advice varies from excellent to poor. I've dealt with acne for 30 years & know what works for me so I just ignore their Derm. Their base is totally plain, no emollients. Retin-A creams DO contain emollients. Maybe for some people this increases the possibility of irritation. It can take a LONNNNG time & a LOT of tweaking to get skin to tolerate tretinoin.
EveryBODY is different 😊
I'm on my second month with Curology. So far I'm happy with the service. They're very responsive and kind.
That’s great 😊
I subscribed to curology and it literally cured my face with cystic acne and it went away within 2 weeks and it has not returned. I will forever be a customer
@@AshleyLamora so when your acne is gone do you continue using the product? or you just leave it alone because i ordered my trial today lol
@@daniielllll975 I keep using mine when I meed it which is maybe once every 2 months so the bottle lasts me a year
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I've been using Curology for 5 months. I haven't had any extreme issues with sensitivity, just minor flaking that was easily fixed with adding a moisturizer. Their customer service is great.
so glad you're having a good experience!
I've used Curology for almost three years and love it! Great for my rosacea and anti-aging! 💗
amazing!
Curious, why have you used it so long? Don't you stop after your skin is clear?
@@Jack-zj1ug nah keep watching your face. As a guy I thought he same thing
@@Jack-zj1ug when you get your skin acclimated to any face/skin products your body will adapt and then rely on it… for most people who have more serious skin imperfections they usually stick with whatever they find works best for their skin.
Personally, I think the beauty industry is like any other industry and is mostly interested in taking your money. If your skin is breaking out or having more serious problems you should look at things like diet and exercise to fix the issue. Water and natural oils do wonders for skin!
@@Jack-zj1ug I am someone who breaks out in the “hormonal” areas as well but when I’m on top of my health and nutrition my skin is at its best.
I initially had an AMAZING response to curology (4% azelaic acid, 1% clincamycin, 0.25% zinc) but then masks entered the chat
hahahaha
That’s literally my exact formula too 😂
This is my prescription too, I have a week before my trial should arrive.
I just started to break out insanely after 9+ months of masks. Before I didn't have to really watch what I used. Neutrogena was a safe brand, tea tree oil as an ingredient was a good call for over a decade for me. I even keep face wipes handy at home and work for sweat or just to freshen up. But the last week or two has just been horrible. Like my jaw has given up the ghost now after all this time, since I still work in a building where I have to mask up while I'm inside. Sounds like it might be an uphill battle, but I hope it proves to at least calm it down.
My treatment is 1% clindamycin 0.25 zinc and 4% niacinamide im nervous af cuz i dont know how my skin is gonna respond 😬
@@nicoleyyyyyyyyyy I will note personally that after some irritation I was told to switch the formula to every other night and to always give a few minutes post wash before putting the creme on.
I was bad about just wash, moisturize and put my formula on. Always consult your doctor, but the time after wash seems a standard recommendation and I was told every other night to get my skin to adapt to the treatment and work up.
I still break out a bit, but honestly think it's stress, mask wearing and oils from my hair. The breakouts and dark spots I had when I started have reduced a lot. And I'm about 2 months in.
I’ve been using Curology since January of this year and I can already tell the improvements to my skin. My fine lines, my forehead lines, my firmness and overall skin texture has really improved. So excited to keep seeing results. I love their service and think the providers do an excellent job keeping in touch with you and answering any questions. Not expensive and so much nicer then going to the Doctor and going to the pharmacy. The cleanser and moisturizer they sell are amazing. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Curology! I plan to keep using them.
Great review and explanation of the process! I've been using Curology for 8 months and love it! It took a few tweaks to get my formulation just right (I'm 38 with cystic acne and signs of aging), but the process to make changes is very easy. My skin looks better than it has in years!
May I ask what formula has been working for you? Just getting mine
I currently have .04% Tretinoin, 1% Clindamycin and 7% Azelaic Acid. I am slowly increasing the percentage of Tretinoin and haven't had any irritation. For reference, I put this straight on my skin after cleansing and follow with the DRMTLGY Peptide Night Cream.
Best of luck ! 😊
yay that's amazing!
You look beautiful!
@@erintaylor823 I’m glad to see someone else who was prescribed a low dose or tretinoin. I was prescribed a .01% and I’ve been worried it won’t do anything. Are you still having positive results?
Thanks for posting. I’m really battling hormonal acne around my chin/mouth/jaw too, and have wondered about Curology.
I also really struggle with acne around my jawline and cheeks. It is so frustrating. I'm taking progesterone every day and have been for years. I've re tested them to see if I could stop but they're still low. I just started taking spironolactone. It is an anti androgen and blocks off the male hormone that often produces acne and weight issues in women. So, with that being said, I am about to order my trial and see.
@@heatherlynn4098 how was your trial? I’m thinking of getting the month trial
So happy for this review! I have been "on" curology since April. It is definitely a process and you have to find what works best. I am about to start my 3rd formula change, but am improving monthly. So thankful for the tretinoin we can get with them!
that's great! yesss to the tret
I’ve been using Curology since December and my skin has never looked better!! 🥰
I’ve been on Curology for a month, and I absolutely love it. My provider is very attentive to detail and kind. Also, I’ve been seeing results even from the trial bottle. My original formula for my cystic acne was 0.01 percent Tret 4% az acid, and 1% clindamycin. Which has helped, but they bumped up the tret to 0.018 percent, for more results.
amazing!
I have the exact same prescription
i have the same prescription ! mine just came in yesterday !
That’s my exact prescription
@@keiana53 how did yours work?
This made me feel so much better just the way you talk about the brand Curology made me feel way more comfortable and trustworthy of them. Especially since you said it was not a sponsored video which I highly appreciated. I am always skeptical of sponsored videos because like you said they are received differently since they are literally being paid to talk about the product. But here you are making a sacrifice for us now that's loyalty! So thank you! I saw thousands of people online being happy with their results and finally one day I was like gosh darn it I want that too. I just ordered my free trial sort of on a whim if you will from seeing so many ads about it. So I'm really happy to see that it worked for you! You have earned a new subscriber! 🙌
Not a doctor, but it seems wild that they almost quintupled your tretinoin strength from .025 to .12
I forgot to say I had also used .1 prior to my curology RX! I was just on .25 the longest.
Thanks for posting this! I actually just signed up for curology yesterday and I’m really excited to try it!
Hope you love it!
Update?
@@mikkey246 Update: Karen got abducted by aliens when the curology arived.
@@8xbyt i thought so
@@mikkey246 lmao
I know this is an older video, just wanted to say that I’ve been using Curology for just over a year and you can call me Benjamin Button.😌
I’ve had a great experience with Curology! I’ve been using it since the end of February for mild acne and anti-aging. My provider has been amazing..she responds fast and is always very nice and listens to all my rants lol. Recently I had Clindamycin removed for health concerns and since I had just received a new bottle of the old prescription, she immediately sent me out a replacement with a new prescription free of charge. I have 0.05% tret, 4% Niacinamide and 5% TA. Working great! 💗💗💗
Amazing!!
I just signed up and it says one of my 3 ingredients on my list has clindamycin - what exactly are the health concerns in relation to clindamycin?? I want to be mindful of what the concerns may be. TIA
I was started on the same formula except tret 0.009 other exact same. I mainly have issue with fine lines and hyperpigmentation. How are you doing with your formula? I’m 36 and just started a skincare routine in the last few months :/
I have been using Curology for 3 years now. Love the product and the service. Over time my formula has changed as it needed to.
That's great!
i definitely have to apply on top of moisturizer and apply a TINY bit to avoid irritation! i mean a literal pea-sized amount! but my skin looks so much better since starting on curology and any little break outs i do have (around that time of the month) disappear so much more quickly!
great tip about the clindamycin, though. i had no idea you weren't supposed to be on it long-term!
yes that's a great approach!! and amazing :)
i like that curology has more concentrations of tretinoin to choose from. i have rosacea and can actually tolerate 0.009 % tretinoin whereas 0.025% from the derm would have been way too strong.
Definitely! That’s super helpful
I have the hormonal acne and cystic acne all on my cheeks I’m trying this today for the first day and I’m going to definitely document my progress
How has it been.
WE NEED FEEDBACK 😂😂 I’m having a puberty breakout
Hey any update?
How has it been.
I used this brand for about a year while living in Texas, and my face changed when I moved to GA, probably environmental issues, but the consultant was so nice in helping me figure out what was going on and adjusting my formula! I have since stopped using it because my face cleared up, but about to start back up with the lovely maskne 😷
You and me both on the maskne 😭
I'm amazed by the pricing of curology. I was on prescribed medicine for about a year, & was paying around $60 a month. I feel like if someone has never used a strong, prescription-grade skin medicine before, then their skin might react in those huge breakouts like people saying because they've never been exposed to it before. Prescription medicine does cause reactions when you first start. If someone's considering curology, maybe start out small at first.
Your hair is super lovely by the way, it looks angelic ☺ Random complement
Thank you! ♥️
You keep reading my mind! New to your channel & keep seeing this advertised & searched it & here you are!
yay!
Great video!
I literally just got my curology in the post. Same formula as your revised one. Looking forward to seeing the difference in a couple of months. Thanks 😊
Of course! Hope you love it
I planned on watching multiple curology videos but your video is all i need!
I've been using Curology for about 3 years and I'm very happy with it.
I am in my 5th month of my Curology journey and I love my skin!
that's amazing!
I’m going on my third month with Curology. So far I am happy with what it’s done for my skin (Azaleic Acid, Zinc Pyrithione, and Metroziole). I am changing formulas for my third month and incorporating Tretinoin .0125% (so very low %), Azaleic Acid 2%, Niacinamide 4%. I am looking forward to the Tretinoin journey, but will try to listen to my skin and back off as needed.
that's great!
I just ordered Curology last week can’t wait to get started. Thank you for your honest opinion
@Kayla Carpenter It is going very well I had been using the ordinary retinal for 1 year and wanted to up my game. Curology started me out with a very low dose I used it every 3rd day for about a week, then 2 days than everyday to make sure I could tolerate it. Than after about 3 weeks I sent more pictures to show I was doing well with that dose and they upped my dose and I have been using that for about 1 month now and I did the every other day again and built up to everyday. I will be sending in more pictures to have the dose upped again. They start you out low and let you build up to a stronger dose. The working online is easy to do and they answer your questions within a couple of days if you have any. Don’t be scareddd I have been very happy and I am sure you will be too. If it helps I have told several friends about curology and to try it if they want to step up from over the counter retinal. Hope this helps 😉
I have been using Curology for 4 months. My formulation contains tretinoin, azelaic acid and niacinamide. Prior to using curology I used retinol in various over the counter skin care products. I also tried a lot of pricey skin care products by Skin Medica, Sente, Skin Better Science, Osmosis, etc... And I have seen better results in 4 months with Curology than I did with years of using all of those expensive brands! My skin looks amazing! I will definitely keep using Curology!! 💕💕💕
Yay so glad it works well for you!
How is it working for you? I was just prescribed the same ingredients.
@@codihossley9488 I used that formulation for about a year. Recently my Curology provider switched the azelaic acid to tranexamic acid due to a skin sensitivity I was having. I’m still loving it!! My skin has never looked better!
Best honest and thorough review of this brand I’ve seen! Great job, and thank you!!
So glad 😊
I love my Curology. But I have to put it ontop of my moisturizer too or I get peeling around my nose and lips.
My first prescription was very drying. I started putting it on every two days but still drying with major flakes. I called and they lowered some of the percentages. I use every other night and my skin has never looked better. My advice is to start low and move up once your skin has accumulated to the product.
It took me about 7 months but Curology is finally working for me.
I just started mine tonight so I’m happy I stumbled upon your channel, it’s very helpful. It’s the constant masks for me as well being in pharmacy and I’ve never in life had acne. I’m excited to see if Curology is finally the answer I’ve been seeking....
I love curology as well. They’re extremely simple and easy. My whole forehead was covered in hormonal acne and curology was the only thing that helped within 1-2 months. Their cleanser and moisturizer that comes with the formula is also fantastic!
So glad it works well for you!!
I love this! Such an honest review! I just bought cytology for the first time and I’m hoping it works! I’m going to show the progress on my channel as well! I subscribed right away 🙏🏻❤️
I’m so glad 😊 and yay! Welcome so happy you are here ♥️
Me too. I hope it's as good as everyone says 🥰😊 how r ur results?
@@stephsunlover4795 it honestly works very well!!! It has helped me maintain acne free skin which is shocking!
Wow didn’t know it came in .12%
Definitely agree when starting or upping your Tret journey the moisturizer sandwich 🥪 method is helpful 👍🏻
Another tip is to avoid nasolabial (👃🏻) folds
Moisturizer Sandwich I love that phrase!
I appreciate your videos and sincere feedback! You mention how you had a reaction to the prescription when first starting out and I’d like to know if you figured out a skincare routine to prep for makeup while dealing with the side effects. I also want to mention that thanks to your videos I went out and purchased the Australian Gold Sunscreen and I LOVE IT. Again, thank you for your videos, your insight, the knowledge you share and your sincerity! ☺️💗
Maybe I can make a video for that! And yay I'm so glad!!
i just signed up for my free trial and this video made me feel so much better as i was so nervous! i'm on differn currently and my skin is hell so maybe i'll ask for the smallest amount of tretinoin. also i know a decent amount of skincare in general but less about the more obscure ingredients so the extra info was very helpful
My son uses curology and loves it! It has been a really smooth process for him.
that's awesome!
I just finally started my trial I’m excited
Amazing! Hope you get the results you’re after 😊
Have been using Curology for almost 3 years now and I never want to be without it! Has totally transformed my horrible, hormonal skin. If you’ve tried a ton of stuff without any help just give it a shot - it’s super easy, customer service is great and you can cancel it whenever with no hassle. Between this and understand/helping rebalance my gut health my skin is completely different from how it was a few years ago.
amazing! so glad it's worked well for you
I personally have had a really good experience with using curology. Before I was getting these really painful breakouts on my chin. It was a combination of the red cystic acne and these tiny red bumps that would just flare up and felt really itchy. I didn’t have major acne issues as a teenager but going into my 20s I would get these really hormonal breakouts around my period and whenever I was stressed. Since using curology I haven’t experienced anything close to those painful breakouts I was getting before. I do get the occasional pimple but it’s generally pretty minor and more on me for when I’m not being as consistent with my skincare. Overall I highly recommend.
I tried it years ago. It was one tiny bottle and I wasn’t a fan but I decided to give it another go because they let you try out a full routine. I’m excited!
You don’t talk too much, people just need to learn how to listen to useful information. Thanks for vid!!
I've been using curology for a bit. It's been decent for me. I'm trying to contact them about my flaking eye brows lol
I have been using it for about 6 months. I am very happy with my hormonal acne help. Still a pimple here and there. But nothing like prior to using this. I was using a rx from Dermatologist which had other side effects. So, I pick this as an option for me!
That’s awesome!
Curology says to start using treatment 3X a week, M/W/F - good advice that not everyone follows. Also, if you do run into probs with irritation, you can speak with provider, who will get back within a day or 2. Try getting that from a derm. Yeah, right.
Absolutely! Less is more in the beginning
I needed to see this! Im waiting on my prescription to get here. A lot of reviews in you tube are so negative. you helped me to feel optimistic. thank you!!
i just ordered my prescription n i’m so scared bc of all the other reviews
@@emilyjanneysi I’ve been using it for almost a month. So far, I’ve only had some dryness. My face isn’t as red. And I didn’t break out once until this week (fav time of the month) and they seemed to heal quicker then normal. Good luck to you!!
I was having hormonal adult acne after I got off of birth control and this is the only thing that has helped me! I’m talking really bad cystic acne…. I haven’t broken out since I started!!
I bought their product and I have regrets. My face is now in pain red and bumps all over. I'm suffering. I regret using curology
Thank you for this video. I ordered my first trial set this morning.
Loved that you shared how to pair Needle-less with Vit C-E, Ferulic. Just what I wanted to know. Thanks
of course!
Thanks, I'm trying to decide if I want to use curology, your review really helped
Love your eye make-up!
Thank you!!
I'm so happy to hear you ditched the clindamycin! That stuff is terrible for so many reasons. my family was sick with cdiff for a year. my husband almost died! we even ended up having to declare bankruptcy because of the amount of work he missed and all the debt we accumulated living on credit cards to keep food on the table and a roof for the kids. Clindamycin is the number one offender that causes C diff infections. It caused both mine and my husband's infections and the kids caught it from us having it. The company and the doctors will absolutely refuse to admit that topical clindamycin can cause a cdiff infection but there are six women in my cdiff support group who ended up hospitalized due to the clindamycin in their curology prescriptions :( one of them even went septic from it! There is no amount of acne worth putting your life at risk. hopefully somebody reads this comment takes it to heart and maybe I can help keep somebody from living through that nightmare. I recently stumbled upon your videos during my hair transformation journey during the pandemic ( I had a midlife pandemic crisis and decided to bleach the black dye out of my hair to go purple LOL) anyways I love your videos and I'm really glad to hear that you are not using the clindamycin anymore ❤️
I just ordered because of this video. Thanks for another great video!
I started with .007 Tret & I got irritation & redness & my neck had red “burn” marks, but I used every day on face & neck, so clearly there’s trial & error with how often to use, where to use, how to use & percentage.
Absolutely!
Thanks for the honest review! Video by video you have been saving my skin and hair!!! Thanks girl!🙏🏽❤️
Curology has worked really well on my skin. I use it every other night, but will transition to every night soon. I've experienced no irritation and I apply it before moisturizer directly onto my face as a first step.
That's great!
Great review! Just got set up with this company. Excited to see how this helps with anti aging :)
Happy for this review!
I'm so glad!
I love curology so much. It literally cleared up my face soooo much and now I rarely get the huge volcano pimples I used to get and if I do get a big one it’s gone so quick
Niacinamide does not work for me at all. Every strength etc. so the fact that people vouch for it so much is kind of annoying
I been in Curology for almost a year and I love it it help me a lot with my acne
That's great!
How about wrinkles?
I tried Curology for about 6 months and we never got it dialed in. I switched to Vanicream and my skin did so much better. I wish I had an anti-aging product though. I have thought about trying it again, but a little hesitant given my last experience
Vanicream is amazing!
I only wish they’d ship internationally but totally understand why it’s not possible.
I didn’t know that! Bummer
Dang, I was wondering if they shipped to Canada but here you need a prescription for retin-a, so I wasn’t hopeful 🥺
Yes I would love it in Canada
i got the free bottle i only have one day using it and so far i am loving it
Thank you for the video. It was informative and now I kind of, know what to expect. Ordering now (well I am at the upload photos portion - had to resume later, lighting in bed, not so great. 😂 I think the price is very fair! No derm co-pay ($30-$50) or appt time away from work (1-2 hrs, $60), no running to my pharmacy (again, time and prescription cost), etc. !!!! And 10+ yrs ago my health ins didn’t like to cover Retin A, of you were over 40 (b/c they covered it for “acne” and decided you shouldn’t have acne after 40 ...bean counters). My doctor would get it through, but again kind of a pain on the process.
so glad to help!
I just started Curology. Literally just did my first application on Friday and I’ll do the second tonight. I’m easing into it and buffering with moisturizer. I have a similar prescription but 0.012 tret and 4 percent Azaleaic Acid. I’m a 43 year old male so I’m looking forward to seeing results. My acne hasn’t been awful bymut it has been consistent as an adult but during quarantine my skin has been red irritated more acne, stubborn breakouts and hyperpigmentation and I’ve tried many products and maybe too much. I didn’t think Id care for the cleanser or moisturizer but I’m liking them a lot. The simplicity feels good.
I hope it works well for you!
I'm started my month membership lastnight and today. The cleanser is very light, doesn't feel like I have it on until I add water. The moisturizer seems to be good. It's only been two days so I don't have a review yet. I'm trying to get rid of redness under my eyes from my sunglasses
we need healthy skin barrier..... if that is compromised we have acne, dry skin and issues.
Try using cereve healing ointment on top too. I use mine on top of cereve cream, then the healing ointment on top of that. Really helps with my irritation and also my impaired skin barrier from masks. Unfortunately I am 42 and I still am getting hormonal acne. Maybe I need to contact them again.
Recently started using that healing ointment and I'm obsessed!
i used to think curology was just ingredients mixed up and was just a one big thing but i learned all the ingredients individually and learned HOW CONVIENT this is i am definitly getting thr same ingredients ahahaha
I use cureology and I have redness and peeling in my trouble spots. I just think this is part of the healing. Of course stop when too aggravating.
Just got my first box yesterday and I’m excited to see how this works over time.
Abby-can you please do an update on what vitamins you take, also? I first found you in March because I was looking for internal adjustments to make to heal my skin, found you, and I loved all the vitamins you recommended. I bought them all and that completely put me on this path to curing my skin. You said in a more recent video you have since adjusted and stopped taking so many. I want to know what you do now! I have used so many of the external products you recommend, but I’m curious about what you now use internally.
I hope it works well for you! I am still taking some of the same vitamins like a multi vitamin & fish oil but am not going to be discussing vitamins anymore because it’s really so dependent on each person’s levels and I don’t want anyone taking something because of me that actually isn’t a good idea for them to take
@@AbbeyYung that makes sense. Thank you for the reply!
People SHOUDL really acknowledge sensitive skin too Bc it’s a very big deal I hope I could get curology products for sensitive skin
does curology work with fungal acne? i think i might have that but i’m not too sure. my skin was okay before covid and right after i started breaking out on my chin and cheeks. i want to start curology but the bad reviews are kinda scary lol
I started curology back in 2019 with my prescription being 0.25% zinc, 1% clindamycin, 4% niacimade. My skin reacted well to it and my acne was getting better in a span of 5-6 months but then after 7 months, all of a sudden, I had a really bad allergic reaction. I felt like my face was burning off, it took 2-3 weeks for my skin to get back to normal... I really wished I knew the ingredient in my prescription that caused my allergic reaction because after I stopped using curology my acne is starting to come back.
i got the exact same actives and i have fungal acne , when you first started using it did you get any break outs ?
@@denisegamboa6036 nope! I didn't experience any purging/breakouts.
Your beautiful glowing in that skin so gald curlogy works for you
I wish retinoic acid didn't cause so many issues with my eyes. I can't even use OTC gentle stuff :(
Bummer 😢
Nice video! I like that you give detailed info of the formulations.
Did you use your derm prescribed tretinoin with the curology? My formula does not have any tretinoin in it, but I want to start implementing adapalene for anti-aging, but I don’t know if that’s “too much” for my skin.
I didn’t! Just switched to curology because it had tret in it
Niacinamide definitely irritates my skin especially in sunscreen, since that needs to be reapplied. Wish they didn't include it in almost everything nowadays.
Musley VS Curology. Musley wins hands down. Not sponsored either. It's just pricey so I may just try to get a prescription of Retin-A from my Doctor. 😆 I am impressed with Musley. I was previously using ROC retinol along with Hylauronic Acid (micro sculpting cream with peptides and some other skin care. Some cheap and some pricey. Musley is seriously a game changer but I honestly think it's related to the prescription Tretinoin (Retin) Good stuff. You can also get Retin A from your Dr. Get it now. You won't regret it.
Your skin is beautiful
I started my free trial today..I'm over 40, have dark spots and hormonal acne around my jaw and cheek at times, I break out with one bump here or there and then it leaves a dark spot...they prescribed Niacinamide Azeliaic Acid and Clindamyacin..prior to, I've been using The Ordibary and my face seems to love retino at nightl and ascorbic acid in the morning, I have Niacinamide and azelaic acid that I rarely use because my skin doesn't seem to like it so we shall see....
I had jawline acne too! All the way down to my neck. I tried curology for a couple years and they totally went away! However now I’m battling dry cracked skin, I wonder if it was from using curology for that long. Now that I think about it sometimes I did use it all over my face even though you probably need to put it only on affected parts.
I have recently been watching your videos and I have just gotten prescribed tretinoin. (I'm in high school) I plan on using a simple skincare routine and I wanted to know your advice on skincare for teens!
i like that your voice is normal. Like. it doesnt sound like a high pitched kardashian voice if you know what i mean. made it much easier to listen lol
😂😂 I’ve always had a deep voice!
Thank you for reviewing! I just started Curology, but my custom formula was different than yours. No irritation as of yet. I love your reviews 🙂
You are so welcome!
Also Greek yogurt helps clear out skin. Try eating 2-3 cups of Greek yogurt daily for a month or two and you will see huge differences in your skin care. Also a huge boost in fatt burning without having to change much besides eating the yogurt
I have user it before in the past I developed a rush everywhere on my face and it was very itchy .... My dermatologist give me an antibiotic clindamycin I think, it it really helped with the itching and the rashes disappeared. but I'm thinking of going back and trying again. Because the first few weeks my skin was very clear and nice
so sorry to hear that! hopefully you have more luck the second time around
Such a thorough review! How would you compare curology to drmtlgy? Or is curology what you use primarily for the acne and drmtlgy is what you use for the rest of your skincare routine?
yes I use curology for acne & anti-aging and DRMTLGY for the rest of my routine
Will it help with the tiny bumps on my forehead and a couple black heads on my nose (and this one larger pimple on my chin)? btw im 14 and have normal skin. Im scared cause a lot of ppl say it made their acne worse