Curology Reviews 1,306

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.7

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Review summary

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Looking at 55 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers are satisfied with the quality of the products, finding that the custom formulas and non-prescription items effectively improve their skin and provide noticeable results. Reviewers often praise the customer service, highlighting instances where representatives were helpful, understanding, and quick to resolve issues, sometimes even going above and beyond expectations. However, a significant number of people express dissatisfaction with the company's refund and return policies, noting that refunds are often denied even for unauthorized or unwanted orders. Some customers also report issues with orders, including missing items, incorrect shipments, or unexpected charges, and find the customer service to be unhelpful or difficult to reach, especially without a phone number option.

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Product

Users describe ambiguous interactions with product, with many reviewers expressing satisfaction, noting that... See more

Customer service

People report ambiguous experiences with customer service, with many praising the helpfulness and efficiency... See more

Refund

Consumers express significant dissatisfaction with the refund process, frequently reporting that companies... See more

Order

Customers consistently note negative experiences with order management, particularly regarding cancellations... See more

Quality

Customers had positive experiences with product quality, with many reporting that their skin has never looked... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have combination skin which means it’s dry and oily at the same time so I wanted to try out curology to see if it could help with my breakouts and combination skin. I like the gentle cleanser and mo... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Update: Customer Service reached out to find a remedy to the problem. It's a shame it took a Trustpilot review to get them to respond, but I appreciate them taking the time to help resolve this.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are always very quick at responding! I have found them all to be very kind and understanding and also personal. I feel like I am really talking to someone and they want to help me; they want to f... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Curology since 2017 and have never had an issue with the company or their customer service. In the 8 years I’ve used their products, only twice have I had to reach out to customer service... See more


Company details

  1. Skin Care Clinic
  2. Pharmacy

Written by the company

Your Curology formula is a unique mix of prescription ingredients you can’t get off the shelf — chosen for your skin by an online dermatology provider. We believe in personal, effective skincare. That’s why we work one-on-one with you to create a custom prescription cream — made to clear anything from acne and blackheads, to fine lines and wrinkles. No drugstore product is this customized. Curology uses your photos, your history, and your goals to pick prescription ingredients just for you — and mail a custom cream to your doorstep. Members can choose the plan that works best for them — just the custom cream, or the full routine, including the cleanser and moisturizer. All Curology products are made in the USA, vegan, and leaping bunny certified. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @curology #curologyjourney


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3.7

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

1K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Curology Helped!

Vrinda was an amazing customer service agent! Prompt, professional, and very helpful!! My shipping problem was solved in no time!

12 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10

10/10, from start to finish, the experience has been seamless. I feel taken care of, more than that I have gotten results! Super easy, pain-free, and even fun! Highly recommend Curology for your skin and hair solutions!

8 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product and customer service

I accidentally duplicated an order and didn't realize until I couldn't cancel it. Brittany from the customer service team helped me resolve that quickly and was very nice. I love the product and reorder it as often as I need it. It's the only thing that has almost fully cleared my skin.

2 July 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Helpful but stressful… Seems like she…

Helpful but stressful… Seems like she wasn’t interested in helping me

26 June 2024
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Reply from Curology

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear your experience was stressful. Please know we're always happy to assist with any questions or concerns you may have. If you reach back out to us, I'd be happy to follow up and review your previous message. Please reach out to us via email: hello@curology.com or via text: 415-200-2060.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't fall for the Skincare Industry

The use of Tretinoin (their new favorite chemical) did so much harm to my skin barrier that was already damaged (which the Curology dermatologists did not diagnose). There is peer reviewed research that links Tretinoin to frequent migraines. After two weeks of use and so many migraines that I could barely read or write, I decided to cut the product and the migraines disappeared. The dermatologists in Curology could not diagnose my damaged skin barrier through pictures and that resulted in poorly developed, EXPENSIVE, skincare. Their marketing does a lot to sneakily avoid lawsuits, while actively propagating their skincare as "personalized" and "professional" but it did not treat my skin, only made it worse.

Don't fall for the mega skincare industry, selling you harsh overpriced chemicals to get rid of your acne. Do your own research WHICH IS FREE, figure out your skin type, try some gentle moisturizers, and some cheap but insanely effective skincare that exists out there. After years of treating my skin with product after product, dermatologist after dermatologist, and even Acutane, nothing has been more effective than my own research and trial and error.

22 February 2024
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Reply from Curology

Hi there! I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience and want to help the best way we can! Please reach out to us via email: hello@curology.com or via text: 415-200-2060. Keep in mind you can message your medical provider directly via the messages page.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I don't recommend curology

I don't recommend curology.
1. Their large product is not that large that it should be charged so much.
2. We can't contact them via call so problems that could be solved right away take a few days and they contact you via SMS or email which is inconvenient. Very unuseful.
3. What the heck is the price?? OMG, why are they charging that much?
4. I saw no improvement in my skin when I used trial products. So, I wanted to cancel my subscription. but I got a notification that my card was debited by $127 by curology. So, I tried to cancel that product. But since there is no phone number for a call. I could not. I sent them msg asking to cancel. I got a reply after 4 days. I DO HAVE NO USE OF $127 PRODUCTS. and on top of that, they don't return products.

I would have given them a negative 10-star review if there was that option.
UNSATISFIED and HORRIBLE experience

1 June 2024
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Reply from Curology

Hi there, I'm so sorry to hear about this less-than-stellar experience! We currently do not have a dedicated phone number. I understand this is frustrating and can assure you that in the future, we will have more convenient ways to communicate with us. Your satisfaction is our priority and we take this feedback seriously.

Kindly note that you are able to adjust your plan to fit your budget best and if you have any concerns about your skin or treatment your medical provider is always happy to help!

As we try our best to reply ASAP, there may be delays if our volume is higher than average. However, I'm more than happy to review your account again. You can always contact us here at success (hello@curology.com) or text us directly at (415) 200-2060.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

I love the products and have used them for years. This is the only time I've had to contact customer support, they were fast and solved my problem. If you've never tried Curology, DO IT

13 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I Love Curology

So far I love everything about Curology. I have been wanting to try tretinoin for years. I went onto their website and read everything. They explain every single thing perfectly. You just have to READ all the information so you are informed. I love my formulation so far and I have contacted customer service a few times with questions and they got back to me quickly and have been super great. They also sent me emails about my customized formula, the ingredients, what to expect and how long you may experience things like possible purging etc. and why.
Also, you can find all of that information on their website as well. It is all there. There have been no surprises for me regarding the products or ordering because it is all clear on the website. If you READ everything, it is all there in black and white. They want you to be informed but if you do not read everything on their website....That is your own fault and not Curology. They want to know how the formula is working for you and will make any changes you may feel you need-if necessary. They check in with us all the time and they are there for us 100%. I am in no way affiliated with them. I am just so happy to get so much detailed information regarding the products and my personalized formula from their emails and from the website. So I have only been using my formula for almost one month but I am very happy so far and I know I can get my formula changed if I want to or need to. My skin is clearing in areas that I have been unable to clear with any other product. We have a personal dermatologist who works with us and we send updated photos to them as well. This is a great company and I am thankful and thrilled to be able to get my formula from them. You can get some of their products at Target like the cleanser and moisturizer but the customized formula made for you according your skin and what you need is from their dermatologist and is only available through their website because only a dermatologist can prescribe it for you. After answering their questions about your skin and sending in your photos they will put together a unique formula just for your skin. After you use it for a while, you let your dermatologist know how it is or is not working and they will work with you until you have a formula that works the best for you. They want you to get the best skin of your life, which is what I am hoping for ! This is a great company. I love it.

12 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammed me out of over $100

Scammed me out of over $100 and refused to refund me. Beware of this company! I only wanted to buy some retinol and they force you to sign up to their subscription. But they don’t tell you that they will be adding lots of random stuff to it. They then will charge you without notice and won’t refund you for unopened products that you didn’t order. Avoid! Would recommend apostrophe which gives much better service

9 June 2024
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Reply from Curology

Hi there, I'm truly sorry for the hassle and frustration this has caused! Kindly note you are able to select the items you want in your trial shipment upon signing up and we guarantee you're free to cancel before the 2nd shipment is processed. You can contact the Success Team by SMS at (415)-549-9548 or by emailing hello@curology.com. We are more than happy to take another look into this for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Curology Support

I love that I was able to get connected with someone over text message instead of having to wait on the phone. It made the experience better with ease knowing I would come back and my issue would be resolved. And that is exactly how it worked out.

11 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm so sick of price gouging

I'm so sick of price gouging! They've raised prices 2yrs in a row. They say "inflation" but don't specify what exactly has increased to justify the ongoing price increases. I guarantee now that inflation is starting to go down they will NEVER decrease their prices. This feels like a last ditch effort to squeeze as much money out of customer's as they can since the economy is leveling back out.

7 June 2024
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Reply from Curology

Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We are more than happy to take a look at your account to see which items may have been increased and provide you with a more detailed reply. You can contact the Success Team by SMS at (415)-549-9548 or by emailing hello@curology.com. We're always looking for new ways to improve our service to best meet the needs of our members.

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