Ladies, you know the feeling: age and wisdom brings spots and wrinkles, too. While I don’t mind acting my age, I don’t want to look my age!
I’ve dabbled in Botox before, but I’ve been on the hunt for an alternative that isn’t so expensive or invasive. 💉 When I heard about a topical skincare solution that could be a worthy contender, I was all ears (or should I say crows feet and laugh lines?). Enter Agency by Curology: a custom prescription formulated by an actual dermatology provider to address my unique anti-aging concerns.
The real test is whether it can hold a candle to Botox, so I gave Agency a whirl. Here’s why I'm never going back to my old Botox treatments.
1. Agency offers personalized skin care delivered directly to my door
Botox is many things, but “convenient” isn’t one of them. The appointments aren’t long, but it’s the transportation time and setting my calendar to “OOO” that make it a time-consuming process. 🗓️🚗
On the other hand, my experience with Agency was a breeze. The entire process took under 10 minutes! I clicked a few boxes and uploaded some pictures. In return, I received an easy-to-follow, personalized routine, along with an introduction to a licensed dermatology provider who explained the reasons behind their selections.
I communicated to my provider that I was concerned about texture, fine lines, and brightness, so my Future Formula came packed with tretinoin. It’s only been a few weeks, but the change I’ve seen in my skin is impressive—my wrinkles appear smoother and my skin is radiant! ✨
2. I can avoid spending hundreds of dollars on each Botox treatment
Botox isn’t at all cheap—think anywhere from a few hundred to a thousand dollars or more. It’s a big investment! 💰
I did a double-take when I saw Agency’s prices. You get a free trial that just comes with a $4.95 shipping fee, and after that, your Future Formula gets delivered to your door for $40 per month (including shipping)!
Agency also has a custom dark spot treatment for $35/month, and the Cloud Care Duo (a cream oil cleanser plus a whipped moisturizer), is an affordable add-on at $14/month. There’s also no commitment and you can cancel anytime.
3. Agency provides a non-invasive solution to my skincare needs
I’ve seen a fair share of horror stories about Botox, and I’m a little bit needle-averse, too. 😬 Agency isn’t as much of a commitment as it’s all topical skincare, so I don’t have to worry about doctor’s offices, high price tags, and pokes. Personally, I’m scared that my Botox won’t end up looking natural.
Even though Agency isn’t a significant investment, I’ve seen improvements in my skin texture, brightness, and fine lines. Results without the commitment? I’m officially obsessed. 🤩
4. Agency's program adapts and changes with my skin
Something cool about Agency is that your provider will let you know when you can increase the strength of your formula, and they’ll proactively check in to ensure you’re happy with your formula and if you need to make any other adjustments.
I love how personal this experience feels in comparison to my standard Botox appointments!
Agency has my loyalty from here on out.
Whether you’re deciding between the two or are planning to use both, I love the idea of ramping down my use of expensive Botox in favor of Agency. Agency is both easy to use and tailored to my personal anti-aging needs, and it’s been a game changer in my routine so far!
