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Curél Deep Moisture Spray for acne-prone skin

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Curél Deep Moisture Spray

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate moisturizing for your combination skin, as glycerin and butylene glycol provide humectant action while cholesterol and cetyl-PG hydroxyethyl palmitamide support barrier repair.
  • This formula offers general hydration benefits for your acne-prone skin, with allantoin and eucalyptus globulus leaf extract contributing to soothing effects.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.

How to apply

  • Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
  • Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
  • Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
  • Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 1000+ reviews

While it is highly effective at soothing tightness and reaching difficult areas like the back, some users find it slightly tacky upon application and expensive relative to how quickly the bottle runs out.

Highlights

  • Ultra-fine mist Mostly Mentioned
    • “mist action is super fine – not at all hose-like”
    • “diffuses easily and smoothly without that unwanted splutter”
    • “sprays evenly, doesn't go all over the place”
    • “fog-like mist that feels gentle”
  • Instant hydration Often Mentioned
    • “instant boost of hydration for face and body”
    • “relieves dryness and tightness immediately”
    • “skin feels plump and comfortable”
    • “great for parched winter skin”
  • Soothing for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “calms redness and irritation”
    • “zero irritation on sensitive skin”
  • Versatile and convenient Sometimes Noted
    • “easy to reach my back”
    • “perfect for a quick refresh over makeup”
    • “great for body moisturising when lazy”
    • “use it as a toner step”
  • Price and value Sometimes Noted
    • “expensive for the amount you get”
    • “runs out very quickly”
    • “wish the bottle was bigger”
    • “pricey for a water spray”
  • Eye irritation Rarely Noted
    • “stung my eyes when sprayed on face”
    • “have to be careful around eye area”
    • “caused some eye discomfort”
  • Not enough for dry skin Rarely Noted
    • “need a lotion on top, not enough alone”
    • “hydration doesn't last all day”
    • “too light for very dry patches”
  • Sticky or tacky Rarely Noted
    • “leaves a slight sticky residue”
    • “feels a bit tacky until it dries”
    • “takes a moment to fully absorb”
    • “can feel heavy if you spray too much”

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Questions and answers

How well does Curél Deep Moisture Spray work for acne-prone skin?

Curél Deep Moisture Spray works moderately well for acne-prone skin, providing general hydration and soothing effects through ingredients like glycerin and allantoin. However, a moisturizing treatment for this skin needs to effectively address blemishes and manage oiliness without being overly greasy.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

Which ingredients make this spray a good fit for acne-prone skin?

Allantoin and eucalyptus globulus leaf extract help make this spray a good fit by soothing your acne-prone skin, while glycerin provides general hydration. To fit your skin even better, a moisturizing treatment needs ingredients that actively address breakouts and control excess oil without feeling heavy.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

What do Ceramides do for acne-prone skin?

Ceramides help acne-prone skin by restoring a damaged water barrier, which reduces dryness, redness, and flaking caused by harsh acne treatments. Using ceramides also may lower inflammation and improve overall skin comfort while keeping breakouts in check.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

What does Glycerin do for acne-prone skin?

Glycerin helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and calm without clogging pores or feeling heavy. It supports the skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth while handling everyday treatments.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019

Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This treatment goes in your evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though products for acne-prone skin often work best when they also include oil-balancing and pore-clearing ingredients.

Can I use this spray with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this spray alongside retinol to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. Apply the spray before your retinol treatment to help your skin tolerate the active ingredients better.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use it?

You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily, in the morning and evening, as part of your routine. Daily application helps keep your skin hydrated and supports barrier repair while remaining safe for your skin type.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this spray clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This spray is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for acne-prone skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation. It helps keep skin calm and hydrated, but acne-prone skin often needs a product with targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and lightweight oils that balance oil while maintaining moisture.

Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment safely around your eyes and on your body because its gentle formula contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that may cause irritation. This type of product needs lightweight hydrators like glycerin and calming ingredients like allantoin to keep thin or body skin soft and comfortable.

Is this spray fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001

  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016

  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018

  • Prophylactic application of a topical scar gel containing Allium cepae extract, allantoin, and heparin significantly improves patient-assessed scar color, stiffness, and irregularity compared to no treatment in women following a cesarean section.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014

  • Treatment with a moisturizer containing Eucalyptus extract significantly improved skin conductance and transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects with dry skin, accompanied by an increase in CER [NP] levels.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013

  • Topical and in vitro application of Eucalyptus extract increases ceramide levels and biosynthesis in keratinocytes and human stratum corneum, improving water-holding and barrier functions in dry skin compared to untreated solvent-induced dry skin.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2012

  • Camphor oil treatment achieved complete cure of human facial demodicidosis at concentrations of 100%, 75%, and 50%, and an incomplete cure with a marked drop in infestation density at 25-20% concentrations.

    Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology, 2002

  • Botulinum toxin-A encapsulated in phosphatidylcholine/cholesterol nanoliposomes delivered transdermally achieved a diffusion depth of 380 μm and showed a nonsignificant advantage in relieving post-acne scarring compared to hyaluronic acid hydrogel treatment in 12 facial patients.

    Journal of Materials Science. Materials in Medicine, 2024

  • Topical application of cholesterol sulfate increases stratum corneum thickness and inhibits protease-induced cell dissociation by competitively inhibiting serine proteases in mice and human stratum corneum.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1998

  • Topical lovastatin treatment impairs the recovery of cutaneous permeability barrier function and stratum corneum cholesterol levels after acetone disruption in mice, an effect normalized by simultaneous treatment with mevalonate or cholesterol.

    The Journal of Clinical Investigation, 1990

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Cholesterol, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Adipic Acid, Disodium Edta, Arginine, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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