Acne formula
Nightly gel · compounded
Acne formula is a nightly gel option in our skin care, containing Clindamycin 1% / Tretinoin 0.025% / Niacinamide. It's prescribed only after a licensed physician in your state reviews your health history and decides it's right for you. Because it's compounded, your formula is prepared to order for you by a US-licensed pharmacy.
Quick answer
Clindamycin 1% / Tretinoin 0.025% / Niacinamide. Prescribed by a licensed physician after an online visit and compounded to order. A licensed clinician decides whether this option fits your health. Results vary.
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What you'll pay
- Physician visitPaid when you start; credited in full toward your first order within 30 days.
- $99
- Acne formulaCharged only after your physician approves a prescription.
- From $39/mo
- ShippingFree, discreet packaging with tracking.
- Included
Example. Terms and approval by our financing partner.
Starts with a $99 physician visit, credited in full toward this order when you order within 30 days. Free shipping.
- Strength
- Clindamycin 1% / Tretinoin 0.025% / Niacinamide
- Directions
- Apply a thin layer at night.
- Supply
- 30 g pump
Included
- Physician visit, credited toward your order
- Medication compounded or dispensed to order
- Free, discreet shipping
- Unlimited messaging with your care team
- $99 visit, credited to your first order
- Licensed physicians in all 50 states
- Verra+ members save 20%
- Free, discreet shipping
- Pay over time on eligible plans
- Cancel anytime
How it works
How Acne formula works.
Tretinoin: It normalizes skin cell turnover and boosts collagen over time.
Your physician sets the strength and schedule based on your answers, and can adjust it as you go. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality.
From visit to doorstep.
- 01
Online visit
About five minutes. Tell us your goals and health history.
- 02
Physician review
A licensed physician in your state responds within 24 hours.
- 03
Prepared for you
Acne formula is prepared to order and checked for quality.
- 04
Shipped free
Discreet packaging, tracked to your door.
Is it right for me?
Often a good fit for
- Adults seeking an evaluation for skin concerns
- People whose health history and current medicines have been reviewed
- People able to follow the care plan and attend any required follow-up
Talk to your physician first if you have
- Tretinoin: Pregnant or breastfeeding people, or those with eczema on the area.
Your physician makes the final call based on your health history and answers.
How to use Acne formula
Check your label
Confirm the medicine, strength and directions. If anything differs from your care plan, ask the pharmacy before using it.
Follow your prescribed directions
Apply a thin layer at night.
Check in with your care team
Track changes and side effects. Keep the medicine as labeled, away from children. Ask before changing the dose or adding another medicine.
Your prescription label takes priority over general guidance. For tests and devices, follow the supplied collection or fitting instructions.
What to expect.
Before you start
Your clinician reviews your goals, history and whether this option is suitable.
Once approved
Confirm the care plan and pharmacy or kit instructions. Shipping and preparation times can vary.
Early follow-up
Track symptoms, comfort and side effects. Ask your care team when to expect a useful change; results vary.
Ongoing review
Your clinician decides whether to continue, adjust or stop. Tests and devices follow their own review schedule.
Typical experience. Individual results vary.
Safety
Possible side effects
- Tretinoin: Dryness, peeling, redness and stinging, usually improving over weeks.
This is not a complete list. Your pharmacy label and clinician explain risks for your exact prescription. Seek urgent care for severe symptoms.
From our physicians
Tips for the best start
- Follow the supplied label or instructions, not a general online schedule
- Review medicines, supplements and allergies with your care team
- Ask about storage, missed doses or device problems before you start
- Report new symptoms and keep the recommended follow-up
Compare skin options.
| Treatment | Form | Strength | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom anti-aging cream | Nightly cream | Tretinoin 0.025% / Niacinamide 4% / Azelaic 10% | $39/mo |
| Acne formula | Nightly gel | Clindamycin 1% / Tretinoin 0.025% / Niacinamide | $39/mo |
| Dark spot cream | Nightly cream | Hydroquinone 4% / Tretinoin 0.05% / HC 1% | $49/mo |
| Rosacea cream | Daily cream | Ivermectin 1% / Metronidazole 1% | $45/mo |
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Licensed physicians
In all 50 states
US-licensed pharmacy
Prepared to order
Free shipping
Discreet packaging
Unlimited messaging
With your care team
Acne formula questions.
What is the dose of Acne formula nightly gel?
Use Acne formula exactly as your prescribing physician directs and as written on your pharmacy label. Typical directions are to apply a thin layer at night. The gel contains clindamycin 1% and tretinoin 0.025%, plus niacinamide. Do not change how much or how often you use it without guidance.
How should I apply Acne formula as part of my nighttime skin routine?
Apply Acne formula to clean, dry skin, following your prescribing physician’s instructions and pharmacy label. Typical directions call for a thin layer at night. Keep it away from your eyes, lips, and broken skin. Use a gentle cleanser, and ask your physician how to fit moisturizer into your routine.
What should I do if I miss a nightly dose of Acne formula?
If you miss Acne formula, follow the missed-dose directions on your pharmacy label or ask your pharmacist. If it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your prescribed schedule. Do not apply extra gel or use two doses to make up for it.
What side effects can Acne formula cause?
Acne formula can cause dryness, redness, peeling, stinging, or burning. Tretinoin can also make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Contact your physician for severe or lasting irritation. Stop using it and seek medical advice for severe diarrhea; seek emergency care for trouble breathing or swelling of your face or throat.
Can I use Acne formula with other acne products or medicines?
Check with your prescribing physician before combining Acne formula with other acne treatments. Retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and drying products can add irritation. Benzoyl peroxide may need a separate schedule. Share all medicines and skin products you use so your physician can check for interactions and overlapping ingredients.
How should I store my compounded Acne formula gel?
Store Acne formula exactly as directed on your pharmacy label. Compounded gels may have specific temperature and light limits, so do not assume refrigeration is needed. Keep the container closed and out of reach of children and pets. Do not use it past the pharmacy’s labeled beyond-use date.
How long might Acne formula take to improve acne?
Acne formula is not an overnight treatment. Tretinoin-based acne treatment often takes several weeks, and fuller improvement may take a few months. Results vary. Your physician can set a review timeline for your skin. Do not apply more gel to speed things up, and report worsening or painful acne.
Can I stop using Acne formula once my skin looks clearer?
Talk with your prescribing physician before stopping Acne formula or changing your schedule. Acne may return after treatment stops. Results vary. Because the gel contains clindamycin, ask how long the antibiotic should remain part of your plan. Severe side effects may require stopping promptly and seeking medical advice.
How do I switch from another acne treatment to Acne formula?
Ask your prescribing physician for a switch plan before starting Acne formula. Share your current products, strengths, and last use, including any oral acne medicines. You may need to stop overlapping treatments or allow irritated skin to settle. Follow the new prescription label rather than carrying over your old routine.
What does Acne formula cost, and which payment plans are available?
The current Acne formula price is shown on the treatment page. Options are monthly, a 3-month plan with 15% off billed monthly, or a 6-month plan with 25% off billed monthly. The visit fee is separate, and medication is charged only after a physician approves treatment.
Is there a member price for Acne formula?
Members of Verra+ receive 20% off medications. Check the Acne formula treatment page for the current price. Membership costs $29 monthly or $249 annually, and online visits are included. Member video visits cost $49. Do not assume the membership discount combines with plan discounts; confirm before ordering.
How is Acne formula prepared and shipped after approval?
After a licensed physician approves Acne formula, a partner pharmacy prepares the compounded gel for you and ships it to your address. Check your order information for shipping details rather than assuming an arrival date. Expedited shipping is $20. Medication is charged only after physician approval.
People also ask
About Acne formula online
Looking for acne formula online? Verra makes it simple to get evaluated by a licensed physician from home. You answer a short set of health questions, share anything your physician should know, and get a response within 24 hours. If Acne formula is right for you, your prescription is sent straight to our partner pharmacy.
Acne formula is an option in skin care. Its role depends on the exact ingredients or device and the reason for treatment. Read the linked medication or condition guide for the plain-English explanation. Your clinician explains which evidence applies to this option; evidence for one formulation does not prove benefits for another.
Every Verra plan includes your physician visit (credited toward your first order), medication prepared to order, free discreet shipping and unlimited messaging with your care team. Prices are shown up front with no insurance paperwork, and you can change, pause or cancel your plan anytime.
Acne formula is one of several skin options we offer. If it isn't the best fit, your physician may suggest another treatment that better matches your goals, health history and budget.
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