Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%)
Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

Curology Custom Formula (Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 9%) Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

This acne treatment is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.

Prescription
Facial Treatment
American United States
French France

What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Tretinoin 0.009%

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Clindamycin 1%

Azelaic Acid

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Azelaic Acid IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Skin Texture Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Tretinoin 0.009%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid, BHT

Water

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconMay worsen Keratosis Pilaris IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Glycolic Acid

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AHA IconExfoliant IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning
Good for Barrier Repair Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

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PPG-26-Buteth-26

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

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Citric Acid

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AHA IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate

Emulsifying
Coconut Derived IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconMay worsen Keratosis Pilaris IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Exfoliating
Exfoliant IconHelps fight Acne IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Maltodextrin

Absorbent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phytic Acid

AHA IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Polyquaternium-10

Parfum

Masking
Synthetic Fragrance IconFragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconMay worsen Keratosis Pilaris IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Citric Acid, PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Maltodextrin, Phytic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum

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