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Luckily, I grew up not caring much about my skin (other than the occasional breakout), so I never thought about investing in prescription or custom skin care products. My visits to the dermatologist were always for skin cancer screenings, and I was perfectly happy with over-the-counter products. Then I hit my 30s, had kids, got less sleep (a lot), and started neglecting sunscreen, and now things are a bit different.
It’s only natural. I know it’s foolhardy to try to recreate the skin I had in my teens and twenties, but when the effects of aging, pregnancy hormones, stress, and fatigue started to show in a big way on my face, I knew it was time to overhaul and streamline my entire skincare routine. I could have researched every active ingredient myself or tried every hyped product everyone was raving about, but instead I turned to Agency, an anti-aging-focused skincare brand from Curology that uses licensed dermatologists and clinically proven ingredients to create custom formulas just for you.
Is there a difference between the Agency and Curology brands?
Yes. Agency and Curology share the same network providers and facilities, but are separate brands that focus on different skin concerns. Agency formulas are designed to specifically treat signs of aging, including skin texture, wrinkles, fine lines and dark spots.
How does the agency work?
The first step is a skincare quiz, with questions ranging from determining your skin type to concerns you’d like to address to your medical history (the entire quiz only takes a few minutes). From there, based on your answers, you’ll receive personalized recommendations for a complete skincare routine, including prescription and over-the-counter products, delivered to your home on a regular schedule.
Before each shipment, there’s also a virtual “check-in” with a dermatologist to ensure the product is working as intended and if any changes are needed.
How much does an agency subscription cost?
Try it for free. Your first shipment is a 30-day trial period. You only pay $4.95 for shipping. After the first month, rates vary depending on the products prescribed, but you can add, remove or edit products as needed.
My Products
My issues were wrinkles, dryness, age spots, and a tired, dull complexion, and the dermatologist at Agency shared with me four products she wanted me to try.
My Results
I received my agency products in mid-June and have been using only those, adding only my favorite SPF and must-have face mist. My morning routine was mist, moisturizer, dark spot formula, SPF. My evening steps were cleanse, future formula, moisturizer, dark spot formula. After 30 days of this simple routine, I shook I was amazed at the results, especially as my skin tone became more even and the numerous blemishes and dark spots that dotted my face were visibly lightened.
I’ll be honest, I was a little hesitant to try ingredients like hydroquinone and tretinoin for the first time, but I experienced no irritation whatsoever. In just one month, my skin has become firmer, smoother, visibly more even, and has a more natural glow. It’s the better I’ve looked in years.
And one more thing, I love browsing the treatment plan pages on Agency.com. Agency provides detailed information about the products they’re using, descriptions of all the ingredients in their formulas, and suggestions for changes to make to your products as your skin gets used to them. For the first time, I feel like I truly understand what I’m putting on my skin and how it’s actually going to work.
How to start a plan with your agency
Click here to get started on your personalized skin care journey with Agency by Curology.
