Curél Deep Moisture Spray for oily skin
Japanese Fine Skin Ceramides
Glycerin
Allantoin
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Cholesterol
Caution
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor 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 moderate moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and cholesterol, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, but lacks specialized ingredients to address oily shine.
- Allantoin and eucalyptus globulus leaf extract provide soothing benefits, though the formula could be improved with ingredients targeting oil control for your specific skin type.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 1000+ reviewsWhile 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
Why does Lovi advise caution with Curél Deep Moisture Spray for oily skin?
Curél Deep Moisture Spray is a poor match for oily skin because it offers only moderate moisture and lacks specialized ingredients to control oily shine. A better moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs a lightweight, non-comedogenic formula with oil-controlling ingredients that hydrate without heaviness or clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this treatment a poor fit for oily skin?
This treatment is a poor fit for oily skin because it lacks specialized ingredients to address oily shine. A product of this type needs lightweight, non-comedogenic ingredients and oil-control components to properly care for oily skin.
What do Ceramides do for oily skin?
Ceramides help balance oily skin by strengthening the protective skin barrier and calming irritation. This type of skin needs lightweight hydration, soothing ingredients, and gentle oils that support barrier recovery without clogging pores.
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 this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine for oily skin, applied after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing. Because this product offers moderate hydration but lacks oil-control ingredients, a moisturizing treatment for this skin type needs oil-absorbing minerals or balancing botanical extracts to help manage excess shine.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol, applying it before your retinol to help calm irritation and keep your skin soft. A product of this type for oily skin needs ingredients that also help control shine.
How often should I use this treatment?
This product is a poor match for your oily skin, so you should use caution. Oily skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that control excess shine without feeling heavy.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This spray is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, though it offers moderate hydration without helping with oily shine. An oily skin type needs lightweight or oil-controlling ingredients such as niacinamide or salicylic acid to help keep shine under control.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This spray is suitable for use on the body and around the eyes, where the skin is particularly thin. Studies show skin thickness varies greatly across the body, making gentle moisturizing treatments generally safe to apply in these areas.
Is this treatment 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, 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, 2012Topical 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, 2002Botulinum 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, 2024Topical 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, 1998Topical 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.
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