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.
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 recommended for oily skin since Lovi rates the oily skin fit as Low for both Intensive Moisture Facial Cream, Foaming Facial Wash, and Moisture Facial Milk, and Caution for Deep Moisture Spray. However, the Curél-focused routine for oily skin achieves a High fit level overall.
Is Curél worth it?
Curél may be worth it for dry and sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the Curél-focused routines Superior for those skin types. Reviewers mention that the brand provides hydrating and soothing moisturizers, though some note a high price and small quantity.
What are Curél's best products?
Curél products that fit best are Intensive Moisture Facial Cream and Moisture Facial Milk, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin. Moisture Facial Milk also rates High for sensitive skin, while Deep Moisture Spray and Foaming Facial Wash rate High for dry sensitive skin.
Which Curél moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best moisturizer for dry skin is Moisture Facial Milk, followed by Intensive Moisture Facial Cream and Deep Moisture Spray, with Lovi rating them Superior, Superior, and High respectively for dry skin.
Does Curél cause breakouts?
Curél is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin Superior for Curél-focused routines. The Curél products on this page list no fragrance, which helps keep sensitive skin calm.
Is Curél fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the Curél products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Curél products?
Curél products feature key ingredients like ceramides and glycerin that help restore the skin barrier and maintain hydration. Lovi rates the Curél products on this page High for dry and sensitive skin, and every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
How do I build a Curél skincare routine?
To build a morning Curél skincare routine, use the Foaming Facial Wash followed by the Intensive Moisture Facial Cream. The Curél products on this page are fragrance-free, and Lovi rates the Curél routine Superior for dry skin.
Where can I buy Curél, and how much does it cost?
Curél products on this page are available at stores in Saudi Arabia. They cost from SAR 86.99 to SAR 114.49, with most falling within this range.
What are good alternatives to Curél?
Good alternatives to Curél include similar brands with dedicated pages on Lovi such as CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These alternative brands offer comparable skincare options and routines that may suit various skin needs.
Curél vs CeraVe: which is better?
Curél rates Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin, while CeraVe rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Curél-focused routine Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin, whereas the CeraVe-focused routine rates Superior across all listed skin types.
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 is a great choice because Lovi rates the Curél-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention that the brand provides hydrating and soothing moisturizers that help calm dry skin, and every Curél product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Which Curél cleanser is best for oily skin?
Foaming Facial Wash is the best cleanser on this page for oily skin, though Lovi rates it Low for that skin type.
Is Curél good for sensitive skin?
Curél is good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the moisturizers are soothing for sensitive skin, and the Curél products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Curél good for acne-prone skin?
Curél is a good match for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers note that the moisturizers are lightweight, and the Curél products on this page list no fragrance.
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 prices high.
Is Curél good for mature skin?
Lovi rates Deep Moisture Spray, Foaming Facial Wash, and Moisture Facial Milk as Average for mature skin, and Intensive Moisture Facial Cream also as Average. Reviewers often mention that some users experience insufficient moisture for dry skin.
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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PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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