Curology Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) Versus CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser - Canada
Updated on April 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Curology Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) 10 ingredients
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Curology Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) 10 ingredients
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ingredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Curology Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) 10 ingredients
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 27 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Curology Custom Formula (Azaelic acid 8%, Clindamycin 1%, Zinc pyrithione 0.25%) 10 ingredients
azelaic acid is 10% not 8%
It works well for me. My acne spots and fungal acne have gotten a lot better since I’ve started using this a few months ago! I used to use the tretinoin one but this one works better for me.
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 27 ingredients
I had loved this product when i first got it. Then after a few months of use i started getting chemical burns under my eyes, and super dry itchy skin whenever using benzoyl peroxide.
Used this product for a month seeing good reviews for it. I ended up getting horrible cystic acne something I never had in my life. I didn’t know what was causing it until I realized with pictures I take that before the breakout happened I started this product. As soon as I stopped using it I didn’t get any new breakouts but I am still struggling with the scarring it left behind.
