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Curology skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Curology is an American skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Curology, Inc..

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Curology is widely loved for its bespoke formulas featuring custom serums, nourishing moisturizers, and balancing cleansers. Its products suit balanced, oily, dry, and combination skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Liquid Pore Exfoliant for acne-prone skin, the Gel Moisturizer for skin with dark spots, and the Gentle Cleanser for mature skin.

This page covers some of the most popular Curology products; for the whole Curology range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 23.2k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Curology for effective acne improvement, gentle and non-irritating formulas, and lightweight hydration. The most common complaints are initial skin irritation or purging and issues with packaging.

Highlights

  • Skin texture improving serums Mostly Mentioned
    • “Improved some of the texture — Liquid Pore Exfoliant”
    • “Skin has gotten smoother — Formula”
    • “smooths rough patches — Dark Spot Serum”
  • Lightweight moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — Gel Moisturizer”
    • “absorbs quickly — Cream Moisturizer”
  • Softening moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — Gel Moisturizer”
    • “makes skin feel super soft — Cream Moisturizer”
  • Gentle on skin serums Often Mentioned
    • “non-irritating — Dark Spot Serum”
    • “Tolerated well — Liquid Pore Exfoliant”
  • Packaging issues Often Mentioned
    • “Pump stops working — Gel Moisturizer”
    • “hard to get product out — Cream Moisturizer”
    • “Pump stops coming out — Formula”
  • Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough for dry skin — Gel Moisturizer”
    • “didn't have deep moisturizing impact — Cream Moisturizer”
  • Small quantity Sometimes Noted
    • “bottle is on the smaller side — Cream Moisturizer”
    • “Bottle runs out quickly — Gel Moisturizer”

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Questions and answers

Is Curology worth it?

Curology is worth it, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers highlight the brand for its skin texture improving serums and softening, lightweight moisturizers.

What are Curology's best products?

Curology's best products are its Cream Moisturizer for dry skin and its Liquid Pore Exfoliant for combination, oily, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates these products the highest. Reviewers also frequently mention liking the brand's softening moisturizers and gentle serums.

Which Curology moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Curology Cream Moisturizer is the best for dry skin, and the Gel Moisturizer is also a great option.

Does Curology cause breakouts?

Curology is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. The Curology products on this page are fragrance-free.

Is Curology fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Curology products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Curology products?

Curology products feature key ingredients like niacinamide, tretinoin, and hyaluronic acid. Niacinamide helps reduce dark spots and control skin aging, while tretinoin aids in restoring collagen formation. Additionally, hyaluronic acid provides benefits for skin quality and signs of aging.

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How do I build a Curology skincare routine?

To build a Curology skincare routine, start by washing with the Gentle Cleanser and follow with a treatment serum like the Liquid Pore Exfoliant or Dark Spot Serum. Finish by applying either the Gel Moisturizer or Cream Moisturizer to keep skin soft and balanced. Lovi rates the Curology-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Curology?

Good alternatives to Curology with skincare pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Curology vs CeraVe: which is better?

Curology is rated Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, whereas CeraVe is rated High for dry skin and Superior for the others. Reviewers often mention Curology for its gentle serums and softening, lightweight moisturizers.

Who owns Curology, and where is it from?

Curology is an American brand founded in 2014, owned by Curology, Inc..

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Is Curology cruelty-free?

Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Curology as cruelty-free.

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Which Curology cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Gentle Cleanser is the best choice among the cleansers on this page for oily skin, where Lovi rates it Average.

Research behind Curology's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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