The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX Versus Curology Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.018%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 8%
Updated on May 31, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe prescription. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX 25 ingredients
Curology Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.018%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 8% 12 ingredients
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The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX 25 ingredients
Curology Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.018%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 8% 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydroquinone 4%
Stabilising
Kojic Acid 4%
Antioxidant
Azelaic Acid 3%
Buffering
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-75 Stearate
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyurethane-39
Stearyl Behenate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid 0.09%
Masking
Sorbic Acid 0.09%
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroquinone 4%, Kojic Acid 4%, Azelaic Acid 3%, Resveratrol, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, C13-15 Alkane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Polyurethane-39, Stearyl Behenate, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Bisulfite, Benzoic Acid 0.09%, Sorbic Acid 0.09%, BHT, Propanediol
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The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX 25 ingredients
Curology Custom Formula Tretinoin 0.018%, Clindamycin 1%, Azelaic Acid 8% 12 ingredients
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