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

Very nice and helpful

The Curology Success Team responded as fast as possible to help me with a situation with my account and handled the issue smoothly. They were such a big help!

April 22, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charges you automatically and doesn't tell you until it's too late to cancel

I signed up for their trial box on sale for $5. the NEXT box they charged me for automatically and charged me OVER $100 FOR, and I was not made aware it was being sent to me or that they would charge me that much until after it had already been shipped. Their refund policy; no refunds or cancellations after the product has been shipped (again, I wasn't made aware of this charge until after it was too late for a refund.).

Calling their customer service number gives you an error message. You can only text their customer service number, and it makes you talk to a robot. Requested talking to an actual person and it took them 3 days to get back to me. The person was unable to help and just kept repeating the policy to me.

Terrible communication and no real option for refunds. do not recommend. Also, I did not notice any changes to my skin while using their products. Conviently, "it takes up to 8 weeks to notice changes" which is longer than the length of their trial box, so you don't actually know if it works before they bill you absurd costs.

April 21, 2025
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Reply from Curology

Hi Livy,

I am so sorry to hear about your less-than-stellar experience. This certainly isn't the experience we wish to provide, and I'd like to further clarify why this second shipment processed.

Your trial is meant to last for the first 30 days of your ongoing subscription. After this 30 day trial, your first full-sized shipment will process and bill. We processed your shipment based on the subscription plan that was chosen during signup. As explained in our Terms of Service​, Curology is a subscription service with shipments that go out every 60 days. You can always view when your next shipment is scheduled to go out by visiting your Subscription​​ page.

We completely understand that unexpected charges can be frustrating, and we truly want to make things as clear and supportive as possible. To help with that, we sent an email prior to your first full-sized shipment including your next shipment date. In that email, you can find a link to adjust your subscription, and a direct link to contact our team for support to ensure no unwanted shipments process.

While we do not have a phone line, feel free to reach out to us at 415-200-2060 or hello@curology.com, and we'd be happy to look into this further to see how we can further assist. I hope to hear from you soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took my money and I never receive any product

After receiving the first trial, I ordered the recommended product. Curology Took my money, send me a USPS tracking which forever said “packing on it way”. I never received any product and it’s impossible to get help. The online consultant sent generic verbiage for me to check wirh USPS, which said they have not received package from shipper. When I contacted, Curology automatic agent is a joke. I don’t have time so I gave up and lost my $59 or something . Now that I’m writing this review it make me want to go dispute with my credit card company. It’s been a few months now but still make me upset that there is not an actual person to help a customer. Lesson learn for me. Much easier to go see a dermatologist in person so do yourself a favor, do not order from this company

February 28, 2025
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Reply from Curology

Hi Phuong! I'm so sorry to hear you haven't received your latest shipment--this certainly isn't the experience we'd like to provide.

We are always happy to provide a replacement if a shipment is lost or otherwise not received, and encourage you to reach out again as you have not provided your contact information via Trustpilot.

We can be reached via email at hello@curology.com and via text: 415-200-2060. You're welcome to ask for a live agent to ensure you are connected with a member of our team.

I look forward to hearing from you soon and resolving your concern!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam, Unethical Company

Curology claims they’ll send a product every 60 days and check in to see how it’s working beforehand, as they send a fake prescription. Instead, they ship it 30 days early without warning. When you cancel, they dangle a $25 discount. When you reach out to tell them that you don’t want it, they’ll ship AFTERWARDS.
I will never buy another Curology product, and I plan to flood the internet with honest reviews about their shady practices. Their responses to complaints only prove they don’t care, and they’d seem more ethical if they just stayed silent. At this point, they might as well replace their response team with AI, because they’re wasting money on responses that make them look worse.
I know 4 people that were waiting to order to see how my experience went, and they are all boycotting the company entirely.

March 24, 2025
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Reply from Curology

Hi there! I'm so sorry to hear about your less-than-stellar experience--this certainly isn't the experience we wish to provide. Please know that our trial is meant to last for the first 30 days of your subscription. After that, your full-sized shipment will process & bill by your chosen box.

As your Curology formula is customized for your skin’s unique type, we do ask that that if any shipments need to be canceled or postponed, you reach out to us no later than 2 business days before your next scheduled shipment. Nonetheless, I've passed along your feedback to our team. We appreciate you for taking the time to reach out and share your thoughts; we're always looking for new ways to improve our service to best meet the needs of our members.

We wish you the best as you continue your skincare journey!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not worth the money

I literally got better results from using baby wipes, drug store moisturiser, and spf than the formula they gave me. We tried reformulating twice. Neither time did I see any changes even after using it for months consistently and as directed. Not worth the $60 when I get similar results for a third of the price.

It is also an absolutely nightmare to actually cancel your subscription. I had to confirm that I wanted to cancel 4-5 times.

February 28, 2025
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Reply from Curology

Hi there! I'm so sorry to hear about your less-than-stellar experience. Kindly note that it can take some time to see results with any prescription treatment. However, we also understand everyone's skin is different.

We wish you the best as you continue your skincare journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great team!

Usually gets back in a quick manner. Their AI system is a great help if they are able to resolves the issue. Very kind employees.

February 20, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not purchase from this company

I’ve been a curology customer for like five years. I used to tell everyone I knew about how curology had done wonders for my skin. But their predatory business practices have completely turned me off from the company. I’d be willing to spend more money somewhere else just to avoid the distasteful behavior I’ve seen from this company. I found a charge on my account for $105. This is due to the subscription I’ve had set up. But I’ve never ever paid over 100. I had been skipping the custom prescription part because it did literally nothing for me. But I enjoyed the cleanser and moisturizer they have. And this month it suddenly wasn’t skipping anymore? Anyway, so I see this charge because they don’t let you know before they process. I immediately messages every customer service number I could find for them. They don’t have a phone number you can call for a customer service representative. I send multiple messages and I don’t get a response until 24 hours later. In that time between messaging the company and getting a response I got an email notifying me of my box being shipped from their facility. When the customer service representative finally got back to me they refused to give me a refund because the package had already been shipped. Apparently they have a no refund policy even when they still have the product in their possession. I shouldn’t be held accountable for their lack of a reasonable response time. I spoke with the representative and escalated the situation to the manager. They offered nothing to make it better. At this point I want a refund and to cancel my subscription for good. They continue to refuse. I’ve had this issue before and someone told me they could let me know before they process my payment. Nobody ever did. Do not purchase ANYTHING from these people. They do not care about their customers. They just want your money. Their products are not good enough to warrant their treatment of their customers.

February 18, 2025
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Reply from Curology

Hi there, I am so sorry to hear you’ve had a less-than-stellar experience! Please know your Custom Formula must be manually skipped before each shipment if you opt to not receive this item. If any shipments need to be canceled or postponed, we kindly ask that you reach out to us no later than 2 business days before your next scheduled shipment so we have the ability to process your request.

We'd be happy to look into this further for you. You can always contact us here at success (hello@curology.com) or text us directly at (415) 200-2060 at any time!

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