Curél skincare
Curél is an American skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by Kao Corporation since 1998.
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Curél is loved for its gentle moisturizers and cleansers, which feature expertly crafted formulas. Its products suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, providing comforting hydration without heaviness. The standout products for particular concerns include the Deep Moisture Spray for acne-prone skin, the Moisture Facial Milk for skin with dark spots, and the Foaming Facial Wash for mature skin. Through thoughtful formulation, the brand delivers reliable daily care that respects the delicate skin barrier.
This page covers some of the most popular Curél products; for the whole Curél range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 4.2k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Curél for soothing irritation, lightweight texture, and effective hydration. The most common complaints are high price relative to quantity and insufficient moisture for extremely dry skin.
Highlights
Hydrating moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “mist action is super fine – not at all hose-like — Deep Moisture Spray”
- “healed my dry patches — Intensive Moisture Facial Cream”
- “instant boost of hydration for face and body — Deep Moisture Spray”
Soothing moisturizers for sensitive skin Mostly Mentioned
- “calms redness and irritation — Deep Moisture Spray”
- “no stinging — Intensive Moisture Facial Cream”
Lightweight moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “light as air — Intensive Moisture Facial Cream”
- “Absorbs quickly, breathable feel, good under makeup. — Moisture Facial Milk”
Versatile and convenient application Mostly Mentioned
- “easy to reach my back — Deep Moisture Spray”
- “makeup sits beautifully — Intensive Moisture Facial Cream”
- “Contains ceramides, strengthens skin, restores comfort. — Moisture Facial Milk”
High price and small quantity Mostly Mentioned
- “tiny jar — Intensive Moisture Facial Cream”
- “expensive for the amount you get — Deep Moisture Spray”
- “runs out faster than tube cleansers — Foaming Facial Wash”
Insufficient moisture for dry skin Often Mentioned
- “Needs layering, too light for winter, not occlusive enough. — Moisture Facial Milk”
- “need a lotion on top, not enough alone — Deep Moisture Spray”
- “need to layer it — Intensive Moisture Facial Cream”
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Questions and answers
Is Curél good for oily skin?
Curél is generally not ideal for oily skin because Lovi rates most of its moisturizers and cleansers as Low for this skin type. However, the Curél products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Curél worth it?
Curél may be worth it for shoppers seeking hydrating and soothing lightweight moisturizers that help calm sensitive skin, though reviewers often note high prices for small quantities and sometimes insufficient moisture for dry skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, and oily skin, and High for combination skin. The Curél products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are Curél's best products?
Curél's best products for dry skin are the Intensive Moisture Facial Cream and Moisture Facial Milk, which Lovi rates Superior for that skin type. Reviewers often mention them as hydrating and soothing moisturizers that help calm sensitive skin.
Which Curél moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best Curél moisturizer for dry skin is Moisture Facial Milk, which Lovi rates Superior. Intensive Moisture Facial Cream also rates Superior, while Deep Moisture Spray rates High for dry skin.
Does Curél cause breakouts?
Curél is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin Average for the Deep Moisture Spray, Foaming Facial Wash, and Moisture Facial Milk, and Low for the Intensive Moisture Facial Cream. Reviewers mostly mention that these moisturizers are lightweight and hydrating.
Is Curél fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the Cur\u00e9l products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers often mention that these moisturizers help soothe sensitive skin.
What are the key ingredients in Curél products?
Curél formulas feature key ingredients like ceramides and glycerin to help hydrate and repair the skin barrier. Lovi rates the Curél products on this page as fragrance-free.
How do I build a Curél skincare routine?
To build a Curél routine for dry skin in the morning, apply the Foaming Facial Wash, followed by the Intensive Moisture Facial Cream and an SPF. In the evening, repeat the wash and moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your routine.
Where can I buy Curél, and how much does it cost?
Curél products are available on this page from stores in the Netherlands, with prices ranging from €27.00 to €27.00.
What are good alternatives to Curél?
Good alternatives to Curél with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica.
Curél vs CeraVe: which is better?
Curél rates Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, while CeraVe rates High for dry skin and Superior for sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Curél-focused routine Superior for dry skin, compared to High for the CeraVe-focused routine.
Who owns Curél, and where is it from?
Curél is an American brand founded in 1984, owned by Kao Corporation since 1998.
Is Curél cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Curél as cruelty-free.
Is Curél good for dry skin?
Yes, Curél fits dry skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type and highlights moisturizing products like the Intensive Moisture Facial Cream and Moisture Facial Milk. Ceramides and glycerin in the formulations help repair the skin barrier and maintain hydration.
Which Curél cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Foaming Facial Wash is the cleanser on this page for oily skin, where Lovi rates it Low for oily skin. The Curél products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Curél good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Curél is good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for it. Reviewers often mention the soothing moisturizers for sensitive skin, and the Curél products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Curél good for acne-prone skin?
Lovi rates Curél Superior for acne-prone skin when following a Curél routine, while the individual moisturizers and cleansers on the page fit this skin type at an average level. Reviewers often mention that these lightweight and soothing moisturizers help calm sensitive skin, though some note insufficient moisture for very dry areas.
Is Curél good for skin with dark spots?
Curél rates Average for skin with dark spots across most of its moisturizers and cleanser on this page, while the Moisture Facial Milk rates High. Reviewers note that the brand helps keep skin hydrated and calm, though some find the price high.
Is Curél good for mature skin?
Curél rates Average for mature skin with most of its products on the page, while the Moisture Facial Milk rates High. Reviewers note that the brand helps keep skin soft with lightweight and hydrating moisturizers.
Research behind Curél's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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