From what my gyno said with birth control it can really go either way. The composition varies in a way that can make the brand name better than generic for one person but worse for the next. I've definitely heard people have both experiences. I think unfortunately when it comes tohormones it is totally trial and error.

I started with a generic, which worked perfectly for me. I had horrible acne before staring it, and my face completely cleared up in a year. However, I switched to the BRAND NAME half a year ago, and all hell broke loose. I noticed difference in my skin a month into it, but my doctor said it was impossible that the breakout was caused by the pill. So I stuck with it for another 5 months. I switched back to the generic a week ago, because my face looks like absolute shit. Cysts cover the lower half of my face, and white heads cover my forehead. I don't know how long it will take me get used to generic again, since my hormone was so screwed up by the brand name. Right now I'm just waiting for a miracle to happen. I've been checking my face very costly every morning and every time when I did it, I wanted to smash the mirror.

I'm now having more breakouts on my forehead. I hope it's just initial breakout. Otherwise I don't know what to make of it.