Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream for oily skin
Glycerin
Squalane
Allantoin
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Ceramides
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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 moderate moisturizing benefits for your oily skin due to glycerin and squalane, but the inclusion of cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone may feel heavy and occlusive, potentially exacerbating oiliness rather than providing seboregulation.
- While the formula provides general hydration, it lacks targeted ingredients to address oily shine, which is your main goal.
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 2.2k+ reviewsIt is praised for its light, whipped texture that absorbs quickly, providing deep hydration and a soothing effect for irritated skin. Some users find the quantity small for the price, and a few experienced breakouts or found it insufficient for extremely dry skin, particularly in winter.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “healed my dry patches”
- “skin feels plump and soft”
- “glowy finish”
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “light as air”
- “sinks in immediately”
- “fluffy and whipped consistency”
- “doesn't feel heavy”
Gentle, non-irritating Often Mentioned
- “no stinging”
- “didn't irritate my sensitive skin”
- “safe for acne-prone skin”
Small quantity Often Mentioned
- “tiny jar”
- “finished in a month”
- “expensive for the amount”
- “wish it came in a bigger size”
Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “makeup sits beautifully”
- “no pilling”
- “smooth canvas”
- “non-sticky finish”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me whiteheads”
- “clogged my pores”
- “caused small bumps”
- “breakouts on forehead”
Jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “hate dipping fingers in”
- “prefer a pump”
- “unhygienic packaging”
- “needs a spatula”
Not rich enough Rarely Noted
- “need to layer it”
- “too light for winter”
- “skin felt dry by morning”
- “needed more moisture”
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Questions and answers
Why is Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream a weak match for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match because its heavy ingredients may feel too thick and make your oily skin even shinier instead of controlling oil. An oily skin moisturizer needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that manage shine without heavy oils or pore-clogging risks.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
Cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone make this cream a weak match because they may feel heavy and contribute to excess oiliness rather than managing shine. A moisturizer for this skin type needs lightweight hydrating agents and peptides that provide moisture without heavy oils or pore-clogging ingredients.
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
What does Squalane do for oily skin?
Squalane helps keep oily skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy, though oxidized forms may sometimes trigger irritation. To work well for oily skin, this type of product needs lightweight, non-clogging ingredients that balance moisture without adding excess grease.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizer goes near the end of your routine, right before sunscreen in the morning and as a final step at night. Because it may feel heavy on oily skin, this type of product needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help manage excess shine.
Can I use it 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 affect your treatment results and may improve your skin's comfort.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this cream twice a day as part of your daily routine, though it may feel heavy on oily skin. Oily skin needs a moisturizer that is lightweight and includes oil-controlling ingredients to keep shine under control.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream may feel heavy on oily skin because it contains silicone ingredients like cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone, which can trap oil and potentially clog pores. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free formulas with targeted ingredients to control shine and keep pores clear.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is suitable for use on the body and the thin skin around the eyes because its hydrating ingredients provide gentle moisture to those areas. Studies on human skin thickness show that regions like the eyelids are significantly thinner than other parts of the body, making gentle moisturizers a safe choice for overall application.
Is it 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, 2017Topical application of a vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate significantly increased epidermal thickness, type III collagen production, and glycosaminoglycans production in human skin explants compared to free vitamin C and vitamin C-palmitate.
Scientific Reports, 2020The 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, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Trisiloxane, Dimethicone, Peg-3 Dimethicone, Allantoin, Magnesium Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Succinic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, 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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