Curél Moisture Facial Milk for oily skin
Ceramides
Glycerin
Squalane
Allantoin
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
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- LowOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 excellent moisturizing for your oily skin due to the presence of glycerin and squalane, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, though these emollients may be too heavy for oily skin.
- While the formula is safe and free of harsh ingredients, its primary benefits are general hydration and cleansing, which are not directly targeted at reducing oily shine.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsUsers consistently praise this facial milk for its lightweight, milky texture that effectively hydrates without clogging pores, making it a favorite for sensitive, oily, and combination skin types. While it excels at soothing irritation and repairing the skin barrier with ceramides, those with extremely dry skin often find it requires layering with a heavier cream for sufficient moisture.
Highlights
Effective hydration Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft, plumps skin, eliminates dry patches.”
Lightweight & non-greasy Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly, breathable feel, good under makeup.”
Soothing for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
Barrier repair Sometimes Noted
- “Contains ceramides, strengthens skin, restores comfort.”
Fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
- “No scent, non-irritating, safe for reactive skin.”
Not for dry skin Sometimes Noted
- “Needs layering, too light for winter, not occlusive enough.”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Caused fungal acne, small bumps, clogged pores.”
Price vs. size Rarely Noted
- “Small bottle, expensive for amount, used up quickly.”
Shiny finish Rarely Noted
- “Leaves oily sheen, dewy film, looks greasy on some.”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “Too runny, watery consistency, spills easily.”
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Questions and answers
Why is Curél Moisture Facial Milk a weak match for oily skin?
Curél Moisture Facial Milk is a weak match for your oily skin because its rich emollients like squalane may feel too heavy and it does not target oily shine. A moisturizer for oily skin needs a lightweight texture with peptides or similar hydrating agents, no heavy oils, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without causing excess oiliness or breakouts.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a poor fit for oily skin?
The squalane and glycerin in this moisturizer may be too heavy for oily skin. A moisturizer for oily skin needs a lightweight texture with peptides or similar hydrating agents, no heavy oils, and ingredients that control shine while supporting the skin barrier.
What do Ceramides do for oily skin?
Ceramides help balance and strengthen oily skin by supporting the natural barrier and keeping moisture locked in without feeling heavy. They may also help calm irritation and reduce blemishes when used as part of a regular daily routine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizer goes in the morning and evening routine after cleansing and any serums, but it may feel too heavy on oily skin. Oily skin typically needs a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer with ingredients like niacinamide or hyaluronic acid that hydrate without adding extra shine.
Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help reduce dryness and irritation. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer alongside retinoids is unlikely to interfere with your treatment and helps keep skin comfortable.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizer twice a day to keep your skin hydrated and support your skin barrier. Daily application helps improve skin moisture and keeps your face soft and smooth, though it does not reduce oily shine.
Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe formula free of harsh ingredients, though its heavy ingredients may leave a shiny finish. Oily skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that help control shine.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer around the eyes and on the body, as its safe formula is well-suited for thinner skin areas like the eyelids and various body regions. Oily skin types generally need lighter, oil-controlling ingredients rather than heavy moisturizers.
Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
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, 2017The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Topical 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, 2016A 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, 2020An 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, 2018Treatment 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, 2013Topical 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, 2012Camphor 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
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Allantoin, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Stearyl Alcohol, Succinic Acid, Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Methylparaben
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.
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