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Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe prescription. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Custom FormulaRX (Zinc pyrithione 0.25%, Clindamycin 1%, Niacinamide 4%)
Zinc Pyrithione Antiseborrhoeic, Preservative
Preservative

Zinc Pyrithione is a preservative. It inhibits the multiplying of fungal and bacterial cells.

Clindamycin Phosphate

Clindamycin Phosphate is a perscription ingredient used to treat acne.

Niacinamide Smoothing
Niacinamide  •  6 Benefits

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%)
Azelaic Acid Buffering, Masking
5 Benefits

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid derived from grains. This ingredient is effective in treating acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions.

Clindamycin Phosphate

Clindamycin Phosphate is a perscription ingredient used to treat acne.

Zinc Pyrithione Antiseborrhoeic, Preservative
Preservative

Zinc Pyrithione is a preservative. It inhibits the multiplying of fungal and bacterial cells.

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Antiseborrhoeic, Preservative
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Zinc Pyrithione is a preservative. It inhibits the multiplying of fungal and bacterial cells.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in Malassezia treatments. In the US, this ingredient is most common in anti-dandruff shampoos. However, the European Union has prohibited the use of this ingredient starting in 2022.

Clindamycin Phosphate is a perscription ingredient used to treat acne.

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Custom FormulaRX (Zinc pyrithione 0.25%, Clindamycin 1%, Niacinamide 4%)
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Custom Formula (Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin Phosphate 1%, Zinc Pyrithione 0.25%)
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When to use

22 Routines
18% use in am
82% use in pm
77% use every day
13 Routines
23% use in am
77% use in pm
100% use every day