Brand

Curology

Curology was founded in 2014 by board-certified dermatologist Dr. David Lortscher as the first online service for customized prescription skincare. The brand's in-house dermatology team formulates all products, and the company expanded into retail at Target and other retailers in 2023.

In Catalog
5
products reviewed
82/100 Score
No.1
Curology The Cleanser gentle foaming face wash in a minimalist squeeze tube Sensitive Skin Staple
Curology cleanser

The Cleanser

A deliberately gentle, derm-formulated cleanser that prioritizes skin barrier preservation over flashy actives. It won't wow you with dramatic effects, but it quietly does the most important thing a cleanser can do: clean without compromising your skin's ability to handle the treatments that follow.

sensitivenormal Fragrance Free
★★★★★
4.8 (536)
$12.00
78/100 Score
No.2
Curology Emergency Spot Patch hydrocolloid pimple patches in branded packaging Derm-Backed Spot Treatment
Curology treatment

Emergency Spot Patch

A no-frills hydrocolloid pimple patch from a dermatologist-founded brand that does exactly one thing and does it well: absorbs fluid from blemishes while protecting the spot from picking and contamination. It won't revolutionize your acne routine, but it's a reliable overnight spot treatment that works for virtually every skin type.

oilycombination Fragrance Free
★★★★★
4.8 (400)
$9.00
75/100 Score
No.3
Curology Everyday Sunscreen SPF 30 in navy blue squeeze tube with minimalist white branding Acne-Safe Mineral Shield
Curology sunscreen

Sunscreen SPF 30

A thoughtfully designed mineral sunscreen that solves the two biggest problems with zinc oxide formulas — white cast and heavy texture — while adding sophisticated antioxidant support that punches above its price class. Built for the acne-prone and prescription-active audience, but effective for anyone who wants a gentle daily mineral SPF.

sensitivecombination Fragrance Free
★★★★★
4.4 (200)
$17.99
74/100 Score
No.4
Curology Rich Moisturizer in white airless pump bottle with clean minimalist branding Prescription Companion Pick
Curology moisturizer

Rich Moisturizer

A deliberately boring moisturizer — and that is the highest compliment for a product designed to support skin under prescription treatment. The derm-formulated, fragrance-free barrier cream does exactly what it should: hydrate, soothe, and stay out of the way. Just wish the pump worked as reliably as the formula.

drynormal Fragrance Free
★★★★★
4.4 (1,275)
$16.99
74/100 Score
No.5
Curology The Moisturizer gel in navy blue airless pump bottle with minimalist white branding Oil-Free Acne Companion
Curology moisturizer

The Moisturizer

The moisturizer equivalent of a good referee — if you notice it, something has gone wrong. This deliberately invisible gel does exactly one thing brilliantly: hydrate acne-prone, treatment-active skin without causing a single new problem. The pump, however, needs a serious redesign.

oilycombination Fragrance Free
★★★★★
4.7 (1,500)
$15.99
Search