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, featuring expertly crafted formulas that soothe the complexion. Its products suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, providing a reliable source of daily comfort. 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 steady hydration and balance to the face.
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 the best choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its moisturizers and cleansers as Low for this skin type, although the Curél products on this page list no fragrance. Reviewers note that these lightweight moisturizers may still work for some, but they often lack the oil control needed for oily skin.
Is Curél worth it?
Curél may be worth it for shoppers looking for hydrating and soothing moisturizers, as Lovi rates the brand Superior for dry and sensitive skin. Reviewers appreciate the lightweight feel and convenient application of the products, though some note a high price and small quantity for what you get.
What are Curél's best products?
Curél's best products are Intensive Moisture Facial Cream and Moisture Facial Milk, both rated Superior for dry skin. Lovi also rates Intensive Moisture Facial Cream High for dry sensitive skin.
Which Curél moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best Curél moisturizer for dry skin is the Moisture Facial Milk, followed by the Intensive Moisture Facial Cream and the Deep Moisture Spray. Lovi rates the Moisture Facial Milk and the Intensive Moisture Facial Cream as Superior for dry skin, and the Deep Moisture Spray as High.
Does Curél cause breakouts?
Curél products are unlikely to cause breakouts as they are designed to be lightweight, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. However, certain ingredients like squalane may play a role in inflammatory responses for acne-prone skin.
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 rely on key ingredients such as ceramides, glycerin, and cetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide to help repair the skin barrier and keep dry skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates the Curél-focused routine Superior for dry skin.
How do I build a Curél skincare routine?
To build a Curél routine for dry skin, start your morning by washing with Foaming Facial Wash, applying a hydrating toner, using Intensive Moisture Facial Cream as your moisturizer, and finishing with Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+. In the evening, use Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream as a pre-cleanser, wash again with Foaming Facial Wash, apply a serum or treatment like Glass Skin Refining Serum, and moisturize with Intensive Moisture Facial Cream. Once a week, add a nourishing mask such as Collagen Essential Mask to this evening routine.
Where can I buy Curél, and how much does it cost?
Curél products are available at stores in Singapore listed on this page, with prices ranging from S$31.89 to S$33.41. Most items on the page fall within this same price range.
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. These brands offer similar skincare options for various skin types.
Curél vs CeraVe: which is better?
Curél and CeraVe both perform well, but which is better depends on your skin type. Lovi rates the Curél-focused routine Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin, while the CeraVe-focused routine is rated Superior for acne-prone skin and sensitive skin.
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 for dry skin, as the brand-focused routine rates Superior for this skin type. Lovi rates the Intensive Moisture Facial Cream and Moisture Facial Milk as Superior for dry skin, while the Deep Moisture Spray and Foaming Facial Wash rate High.
Which Curél cleanser is best for oily skin?
Foaming Facial Wash is the best cleanser on this page for oily skin, though Lovi rates its fit as Low.
Is Curél good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Curél is a good choice for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the brand's moisturizers are soothing for sensitive skin, and the Curél products on this page list no fragrance.
Is Curél good for acne-prone skin?
Curél helps keep acne-prone skin balanced, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. The individual moisturizers and cleansers on the page generally rate Average for acne-prone skin, while the Curél products on this page list no fragrance.
Is Curél good for skin with dark spots?
Curél is moderately good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates most of its products on this page Average for this concern. The Moisture Facial Milk is an exception, with Lovi rating it High for skin with dark spots.
Is Curél good for mature skin?
Curél rates Average to High for mature skin, with the Moisture Facial Milk rated High and the Deep Moisture Spray, Intensive Moisture Facial Cream, and Foaming Facial Wash rated Average. The Curél products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
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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