Skincare Products Blog Posts
Ingredient spotlight: Tretinoin
Do not fear the tret purge! Here’s all you need to know about using tretinoin.
The best of caffeine in skincare
Top picks for skin products to perk your face up, just in time for Daylight Savings.
The two finger rule for sunscreen
This sun protection hack is simple — but does it work?
Ask Curology: My breakouts stopped. What’s next?
What to keep doing for your skin once your acne clears up.
Is Humanrace the future of skincare?
Pharrell Williams’ new brand values sustainability.
Ask Curology: Is it folliculitis?
What causes these tiny bumps, and how can you treat them?
The top 7 face serums of 2020
Serums with vitamin C and other antioxidants to help nourish your skin.
Which Curology products are right for you?
It’s never been easier to build your own custom skincare subscription routine.
Body butter 101
The difference between regular lotion and this extra-creamy body moisturizer
Body butter 101
The difference between regular lotion and this extra-creamy body moisturizer
Ingredient spotlight: Glycerin
Does this hydrator live up to the hype? Here’s what we know.
Hand serums: want or need?
If nothing else, these products may help soothe dry hands.
Double cleansing by skin type
Cleansing oils for oily, sensitive, and dry skin
Skincare in your 40’s (and beyond): Tips from Curology providers
Decoding anti-aging skincare, from wrinkle creams to serums and more.
Why you should add a body lotion with SPF to your skincare routine
Plus the top 5 moisturizing body sunscreens to protect and hydrate your skin
The #60SecondRule: do’s and don’ts
When washing your face for a full minute is doing too much
LED light therapy: fact vs. fiction
The real skin benefits of red and blue light therapy
A Curology medical provider’s skincare routine
We’re trained to give you dermatology advice — but what do we put on our own faces?
Do you need eye cream?
Skincare for your eyes, from creases to dark circles.
20 products our providers love
Skincare product reviews from Curology’s very own team of expert dermatology providers.
10 things to do while wearing a spot patch
Nothing can stop you — not even a sudden spot.
Ask Curology: Can a spot patch get rid of pimples overnight?
The science of hydrocolloid bandages, explained.
Meet Curology’s emergency spot patch
Get to know our dermatologist-designed hydrocolloid bandages — your new favorite backup plan.
5 common face washing mistakes
Is your soap a big nope? Here’s how to tell.
Ask Curology: What’s the difference between body and face acne?
How to treat acne, from head to toe
Meet Curology’s new acne body wash
Our salicylic acid body wash for acne is coming to a shower near you.
The best body lotions
The top 9 full-body moisturizers for dry skin
The best mineral sunscreens
The top 10 sunblocks with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
The best moisturizers for oily skin
Mattifying facial lotions to help control oil
Summer skincare refresh
Plus, essential products to update your routine for heat and humidity
Ask Curology: Should I use a skincare fridge?
Genius skincare storage idea, or waste of space?
Micellar water 101
What it does and how to use it
Non-comedogenic oils: facts vs. fiction
Which facial oils are good for acne-prone skin?
3 skincare routines for minimalists
Simple skin regimens for less than 10 minutes
How to get the most mileage out of your skincare routine
When (and why) you can use the same skincare ingredients for different skin woes
Wrinkles and other signs you’re doing it right
Tips for your most radiant smile lines
What to expect with tranexamic acid
Is this ingredient right for your hyperpigmentation cream?
How to take your Curology selfies like a pro
No facetune required
The best Korean CC creams
A non-comedogenic CC cream for every skin type
Fungal acne: facts vs. fiction
This itchy situation isn’t fun, guys — it might be fungi
The 7 best face masks of luxury skincare
Whether you prefer sheet, charcoal, or mud — these high-end facial masks won’t break you out.
What kind of skincare aficionado are you?
Our new quiz goes Myers-Briggs on your face
Is this ingredient the best blackhead remover?
What causes blackheads and how to get rid of them
Ask Curology: what does vitamin C do for your skin?
How to reap the benefits of topical vitamin C for the skin
Moisturizer ingredients 101: humectants, occlusives, and emollients — oh my!
Just what is an emollient cream, anyway?
Acne on cheeks and what to do about it
5 tips to get rid of cheek acne
How to shrink a cystic pimple
The best home remedies to get rid of that underground zit
The best clay face masks under $15
Before you buy bulk clay, read this.
Winter skin therapy: chapped lips
The reason your lips are so dry and how to treat it
Give the gift of Curology
’Tis the season for custom skincare, made just for you
Winter skin therapy: dry hands
The best hand creams for soothing cracked, chapped skin
Ask Curology: do charcoal masks work?
The real benefits of charcoal, according to medicine.
Beta hydroxy acid vs. alpha hydroxy acid
What’s the difference between BHAs and AHAs? Here’s the scoop.
What’s the deal with Curology?
Does Curology work? Our skincare science, explained.
No more winter skin woes
At last, the best face moisturizer for dry skin in winter.
At last — the best moisturizer for dry, sensitive skin
How this rich moisturizer for extremely dry skin takes hydration to the max
Is your daily moisturizer the best anti-aging cream?
How treating dry skin can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles
How to choose a simple moisturizer
Figuring out the best face moisturizer for you
6 hydrating ingredients that strike it rich
What dermatologists say is best for dry skin
Meet the Curology rich moisturizer
From dry skin to wrinkles, our new rich moisturizer deeply hydrates
3 age-defying serums for fine lines and wrinkles
On the quest for the best anti-aging serum that actually works
9 anti-aging eye creams under $20
Curology finds: the best drugstore eye creams
Oil cleansing for acne-prone skin
Take your skin on a hydration vacation
Face wash for oily, acne-prone skin
How to find the best acne cleanser for your skin type
Face wash for dry, acne-prone skin
How to find the best acne cleanser for your skin type
Transitioning your skin to autumn
Tips for your fall skincare routine
Forehead acne: what’s up with that?
The causes of pimples on the forehead
No-breakout squad up
Our weekly round-up of skincare news
Curology finds: primers under $20
The best drugstore makeup primer = the most bang for your buck
Ask Curology: is my acne face wash making me break out?
Some anti-acne products may make it worse, but don’t worry: it gets better.
Curology finds: sunblock under $20
The best sunscreens at the drugstore
We have 107 years of dermatology experience
…and counting
Rich moisturizers: luxury or need?
Strike it rich with your skincare routine
No-breakout makeup: sunless tanning
How to get a beachy glow — no UV damage necessary
The best summer skincare is always simple
Whatever your skin woes, it’s no sweat with Curology
Is my skin dry or dehydrated?
Let’s get to the facts on moisturizing skin.
Best moisturizers for acne-prone skin
Finding a good moisturizer for acne beyond “non-comedogenic”
What does the #curologyjourney mean?
It’s more than just a hashtag — it’s your portal to a community of supportive (sk)individuals
How to get rid of body acne
Bacne aka back acne, pimples on chest, and more
Skincare trend-busting: Hanacure, probiotics for acne, CBD skincare, and more
The beauty trends that actually work (and some that don’t)
Skincare overload: pilling and other signs you’re overdoing it
How you know it’s time to lay off the products for a while
Skincare don’t: popping pimples
Why not to pop, and how to get rid of pimples instead
How to deal with windburn in winter
Cold weather skincare tips to avoid the winter itch
Best lip balms for chapped lips in the winter months
Winter skin care: lip balms for everyone!
Winter skincare: face oils that won’t clog pores
What face oils are good for your skin, and what to avoid
Skincare routine detox: 6 products to stop using in 2019
How to simplify your routine and refresh your skin in the new year
How to get rid of acne, and how to prevent it
5 simple skincare tips from the acne treatment experts
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Answer a few questions and be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
Why Curology is cruelty-free and vegan-friendly
No animals were harmed in the making of our products!
How simplifying your skincare routine can benefit your skin
Simplicity can save time — and your skin
10 face sunscreens for every skin type
Because yes, you need to wear sunscreen year-round
How to know if any makeup or skincare products might cause acne breakouts
The quick, easy way to avoid pore-clogging products
Routine refresh: the moisturizer by Curology
Give your skin a hydration vacation
Routine refresh: the cleanser by Curology
Everything you need to know about your new skincare routine
Giveaway: win a set of limited-edition pins for you + 2 friends!
Enter to win on Instagram @curology
Giveaway: win a skincare set (stuffed with swag!)
Enter to win and #treatyoskin 🎉
What makes Curology skincare revolutionary
How customization and convenience can change your skin
Team Curology’s Must-Have Skincare Products For Every Skin Type
These are the products we’d take to a 🏝️ deserted island 🏝️
Skincare Myth: “The Burn Means It’s Working!”
If you feel the burn, you’re doing it wrong.
Why Curology Works on Tough Zits
(Especially when drugstore products fail)
Announcing a new (and easier) way to pay
Pay per bottle. It’s that simple!
Welcome to the modern age of skincare
By Dr. David Lortscher | Dermatologist, surfer, co-founder/CEO of Curology