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How Curology’s Personalized Skincare Completely Changed My Skin (& a GIVEAWAY!)

Skincare has just been elevated to a whole new level.

Last Updated on February 24, 2019 by Natalie - Loyola University Chicago
This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you purchase through our links. Please read our full disclosure here.

We’ve all had our fair share of skin issues in the past, but I’m sure most of you can relate to one of the peskiest problems of all: acne. Yup, it’s not just for teenagers. College girls get acne too, and let me tell you, this girl is sick of having to deal with acne in her 20s.

Fortunately, brands today have come up with some incredible treatments that can go up against acne and win! I was given the chance to test out what is honestly one of the most personalized acne treatments out there today: Curology! 

Curology is a brand that provides personalized treatments to people struggling with skin issues like acne, blackheads, whiteheads, cystic acne, and more. 

What does “personalized” mean exactly? How about customized ingredients specifically tailored to your skin? What about a medical provider available for you at the touch of a button that responds to your every question and concern? The list goes on. 

I’ve been testing out this service for a full month to give you guys the scoop. Keep reading to see what my experience was like and if I’d recommend giving this a try!

Meeting My Specialist 

Laura’s profile

The first step in this process was getting in touch with my specialist, Laura. I completed a survey and sent in photos of my face, then I was matched with Laura, who analyzed this info and formulated the best possible treatment for my skin. The survey was incredibly quick and painless, and Laura emailed incredibly useful information explaining the function of each ingredient in my custom formula. 

Ingredient Selection

Speaking of ingredients, I mentioned how Curology is incredibly personalized, and this is where that factor comes into play. Laura took my photos and survey answers to create a specific treatment from a list of six potential ingredients. Each of these has a unique function, and they’re explained incredibly well on their website. 

Here’s my prescription below:

My Curology prescription

Application instructions

My Curology Bottle

Application can vary based on skin issues, but for my skin, Laura recommended only applying once at night before my moisturizer. Super easy!

Week 1 Face

My first week was relatively uneventful. I compared my progress in the following weeks to this week simply because I wanted my skin to adjust to this new treatment. Some people experience “purging” where their acne flares up during in the first week of starting treatment (because new cell turnover is happening to clean out pores), but luckily that didn’t happen here.

The biggest immediate change was in skin texture. My skin felt incredibly smooth! I really wasn’t expecting that from an acne treatment. It was definitely a pleasant surprise.

Week 2 Face

On to Week 2! This week, my skin began noticeably improving on the acne front. From the photos, you can really tell just how different my skin looks within the span of a week. Redness and acne levels went down considerably, so I was floating on cloud nine. 

Week 3 Face

Week 3 hit, and my skin had a minor setback. Despite the success I had last week, this week was a downhill turn where my acne and redness came back. To be fair, I don’t think the treatment is entirely to blame. My acne can be triggered by stress and hormonal changes, so it’s entirely possible this impacted the effectiveness of my treatment. 

One positive however, is that the acne scars on my lower cheeks started to fade this week. I’ve had those for YEARS, so the fact this treatment was able to somewhat quickly reduce their appearance is fantastic!

Week 4 Face

And here we are with Week 4! This was where my skin fully adjusted to my new regimen. I had less flare-ups (like in week 3), and my minor breakouts were noticeably smaller than normal. Granted, treatments like this take time to be completely effective, so time will tell whether the long-term changes in my skin stick for good!

Overall Verdict

Curology is one of the most highly personalized treatment systems out there for skin problems, and that alone makes it stand out as a brand. It’s highly impressive, and makes me feel better knowing that my formula can be changed to accommodate the changing state of my skin. That’s what I believe is key to an effective long-term skin treatment.

I’d recommend this to anyone looking for something new! The gentle, non-irritating nature of the formula makes it a wonderful option for people with sensitive skin, and the texture itself leaves the face feeling like a dream. Plus, you get a great and responsive support system during your journey.

Curology

Curology offers great value to those looking for expert care and customized formulas. Curology is about $20 per month, which comes out to be less than going to a dermatologist and getting a prescription topical, which can be hundreds of dollars. So while $20/month can be a lot for some of us, if you’re looking for a skincare regimen that’s tailor-made for you, I’d highly encourage you to give this a shot! 

If you want more info on Curology, be sure to visit their website to sign up for a free trial and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

GIVEAWAY: Try Curology for Yourself – Free!

If you want to give Curology a shot, we’ve teamed up with them to offer one CF reader a 6-month free membership! All you have to do is enter the giveaway using the widget below. (Click here for full Official Rules.)

Best of luck to all of you, and if you win, be sure to let us know how Curology works for your skin!

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Curology and a free membership was provided for review purposes. The opinions, as always, are our own. For more information, please see our Disclosure page.

Tags : acne, Giveaway, Skincare, Sponsored

31 Comments
Originally published on October 23, 2017
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Comments

  1. Rachel E says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Would love to try

    Reply
  2. Lucy says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    This looks really interesting! Personalized skincare/beauty is such an amazing development 🙂

    Reply
  3. Hannah McGowen says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Would really like to try it out!

    Reply
  4. fallandlove says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Curology would be great for my redness and sensitive skin issues

    Reply
  5. Lindsey Krueger says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I really hope I win! Would love to avoid a trip to the dermatologist!

    Reply
  6. melanie h says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I have breakouts and uneven skin tone.

    Reply
  7. Danielle says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I’d love to try this! I’ve always struggled with acne prone/sensitive skin

    Reply
  8. Lulu Rainbow says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I need to try lol

    Reply
  9. Donna says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I would really like to address my fine lines and wrinkles as well as acne!

    Reply
  10. Emily Plunkett says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I’ve recently had problems with dry skin so this would be really cool

    Reply
  11. shsc82 says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    I have dry and dull patches of skin

    Reply
  12. Caitlin says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I would love curology because it could help get rid of my acne scarring and prevent break outs my body has become prone too with hormone changes!

    Reply
  13. EN says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I would love to try this! I’ve always been insecure about my skin, from acne to redness to sensitivity. I think a personalized regime would sincerely help!

    Reply
  14. Michelle Feng says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    My skin is very dry so that gives me some problems with breakouts. This personalized skincare program sounds amazing!

    Reply
  15. Lisa S. says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I have had acne for ~10 years. I also get very red, dry and have awful under eye bags.

    Reply
  16. Julie says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I’d really like to address my acne

    Reply
  17. Naomi T says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I would like to address acne and enlarged pores.

    Reply
  18. Renee says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Would love to try this!

    Reply
  19. Akaleistar says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I feel like my skin needs help with a little bit of everything. Lol.

    Reply
  20. helvi says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    i’m 25 and just started having problems with acne

    Reply
  21. Taryn says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Thanks for hosting such a wonderful giveaway. My biggest skin concern is twofold: at twenty eight, I have begun to notice creasing and fine lines yet still experience monthly hormonal breakouts. I’m at a loss for how to combat my acne (and resultant hyper-pigmentation) without over-drying my not-getting-any-younger skin.

    Reply
  22. Linda says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    acne and hyperpigmentation are big for me!

    Reply
  23. Julie says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    Struggling with milia, acne and hyperpigmentation

    Reply
  24. Sert says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I’m battling with acne!

    Reply
  25. Caity Hoyle says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I struggle with redness, some breakouts and basically dealing with having combination skin. I definitely feel like they could help me a lot!

    Reply
  26. Gigi says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I struggle with breakout and loos of firmness. Love to try new recommendations.

    Reply
  27. Gigi says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    Loss of firmness and breakout are main concerns

    Reply
  28. Elaina K says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Breakouts are my only problem, but a big problem.

    Reply
  29. Michel J. says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:55 am

    I’d really love this to address my acne concerns

    Reply
  30. Kelly M. says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:55 am

    I have uneven skin that I would love to address!

    Reply
  31. emily__lynn says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:55 am

    I have small little bumps along my forehead!

    Reply

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