Curél's skin care system begins with a double cleanse, which has been practiced in Japan for centuries. The first step of a double cleansing routine usually consists of an oil-based cleanser that removes makeup and other unwanted elements from the surface of the skin. For dry &Use throughout the day to give your skin a boost of hydration. Can be used on top of makeup. Double cleansing can help to ensure complete removal of sebum, dirt, makeup, sunscreen and other debris," says Dr. Rebecca Marcus, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Maei MD. "However, it’s important to make sure not to over-cleanse the skin, as stripping it of its natural oils can cause a rebound effect in which the sebaceous glands are stimulated to produce more oil." Water/aqua, 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.

Curél follows its double cleansing system with double moisturizing too. This first moisturizing step is called a lotion or essence in Japan and it is super lightweight. "We actually would lump Japanese essences and toners in a similar category," say Fu and Lu. "They often come with water-loving hydrators called humectants like glycerin and glycols to add some base-level hydration for skin." In the first step, a softening lotion preps the skin to better absorb the moisturiser. In the second step, a rich, yet light feeling moisturiser is applied to the skin. For dry skin, use with Curél Facial Milk and for extra dry skin, use with Curél Intensive Moisture Cream. For the body, it gives a light layer of moisture that might be enough in the more humid months, but doesn’t feel rich enough for my desperately dry winter skin. What it is: A soothing first step moisturising liquid that enhances the effect of subsequent moisturiser. Before long, I finally got my hands on Curél. The first product that I tried was the foaming facial wash. After that, Curel gained a loyal customer up until this day. To prove that, here’s a picture of the current products I’m using. Curél Deep Moisture Spray Product FeaturesTo be honest, the price is high. But, I don’t wanna say that being expensive is a problem because so far, all the Curél products that I’ve tried were all worthy of the price. One example is this spray. So, NONE. I started using this about two months ago and here are the good things and the bad things about this product. Pros CALM CLEANSED SKIN: Relieve tightness and calm cleansed skin with this face moisturiser for dry skin. Curél is a brand of Kao Corporation whose goal is to help people with sensitive skin. They’d launched various types of products that proved reliable making it the number one skincare brand for sensitive skin. And just last April of this year, a flagship was launched. The Deep Moisture Spray. How I Started Using Curél Products? Moisturising face and body spray with ceramides that instantly hydrate skin leaving it replenished and soft.

It moisturizes my dry skin intensely. When I spray it at night after taking a bath, I feel refreshed in the morning because my skin is moisturized. The before photo shows my veins rather obvious and the skin has no glow. In the after photo, the veins are concealed a little and the skin glows. Cons In times when I’m lazy to put moisturizer on my face, I just use this spray. It keeps my face moisturized all day long.My skin reacts to strong chemicals. When red spots appear on the first application, that’s when I know that a product contains them. The good news is, I’ve never experienced allergic reactions with Curél’s products. This is not a sponsored content, so believe me when I say that I love Curél. I highly recommend this brand and this product to everyone whose skin is sensitive. Satisfaction is 10/10. The Moisture Facial Milk is one of two second-step moisturizers Curél offers. It has a serum-like texture — not as watery as a toner, not as dense as a cream — that feels soothing and light. A great option for those who only need light hydration, the Moisture Facial Milk contains plenty of hydrating ingredients that can make it stand up to heavier moisturizers. In fact, it shares many of the same ingredients as the Intensive Moisture Facial Cream. "We spot helpful barrier-helping ingredients like cetyl-PG hydroxyethyl palmitamide, cholesterol and soothing active allantoin," Fu and Lu share. "Of course, glycerin hanging out at the second position for both these products adds a solid bit of hydration too." Designed specifically for dry, sensitive skin, this daily face moisturiser is free of drying alcohols, fragrance, and colourants, and is pH balanced, making it the perfect addition to any dry, sensitive skin care routine. Curél moisturisers follow the traditional two step moisturising process uniquely practiced by women in Japan called double moisturisation. Since I broke the rules on the double moisturizing and began using the Water Essence in the morning, I decided to substitute the Facial Milk in as a first moisturizer before the Intensive Moisture Facial Cream — and I'm glad I did. Since I have true combination skin, my cheeks get quite dry, especially during the winter. Doubling up the Facial Milk and face cream helped replenish my skin, and I actually noticed a difference in how soft and supple my cheeks became after a couple weeks of using both. Thankfully, Marcus confirmed that this is perfectly fine, especially for parched skin. "Using extra moisturizer can be beneficial when skin is extra dry, especially in winter months," Marcus says. "As long as it’s not an occlusive product that clogs pores, feel free to use as much moisturizer as you need to help your skin feel adequately quenched." I’ve been using Curél’s skin care for two months and it’s helped my skin weather the transition to winter weather tremendously. Like many, dryness is a main skin concern in the colder months. I am 25 years old and have normal to combination skin. Although my T-zone gets oily, I can experience severe dryness on my cheeks. Using Curél’s gentle cleansers and double moisturizing method has kept any tightness or flaking from occurring.

STEP 1 OF DOUBLE MOISTURIZING: Use with Curél Moisture Facial Milk or Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream to complete the Japanese two-step moisturising method. Even if it is also good for children, do not spray it directly to their faces. As parents, you should spray it on your palm first before applying to your children. Formulated specifically for those with dry, sensitive skin, Curél’s facial care line is made without irritating factors like fragrance, artificial colorants or drying alcohols. It also follows Japanese skin care’s nourishing philosophy of double cleansing and double moisturizing, and consists of four daily products. Compared to the 10-step routine popularized by Korean skin care, this was a welcome change. Read on to discover my favorite products from the line, which ones to skip and how it compares to other simplified skin care.Water/Aqua, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-32, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Succinic Acid, Arginine, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Methylparaben. Curél's Hydrating Water Essence features glycerin and hydrogenated castor oil, which help with keeping skin plump and nourished. As a humectant, glycerin "draws moisture into the superficial layers of the skin from the outside environment and from deeper layers of the skin," while hydrogenated castor oil "functions as both a humectant and an emollient, which means that it both draws moisture into the skin and traps it there by occlusion, preventing evaporation of moisture from the skin," explains Marcus. This ultra-fine spray will give you an instant boost of hydration on your face or body, whenever needed. Warning: Pressurised container: May burst if heated. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C. Avoid spraying in eyes. Keep out of reach of children. 0.002% by mass of the contents are flammable. Ingredients The Foaming Facial Wash is Curél's second cleansing step, and it converted me into a foam cleanser stan. I've been a double cleanser for years but have always opted for a gel cleanser as my second face wash. Those would sometimes leave my face feeling tight afterward, which indicates dryness. This cleanser, however, features pillowy soft foam that stays plush and light as you lather it on and leaves skin feeling refreshed and hydrated when you rinse it off.

The Intensive Moisture Facial Cream features the same benefits as the Moisture Facial Milk but in a cream formula. It's lightweight and nongreasy, yet it grips the skin in a way that feels nourishing. I loved that it dries down but still feel like a veil of moisture on the skin. I use it in the morning, before applying SPF, and at night as the last step in my routine.FOR DRY, SENSITIVE SKIN: This water-based daily face moisturiser is specifically formulated to be super hydrating for dry, sensitive skin. FRAGRANCE FREE, pH BALANCED, COLOURANT FREE: A water moisturizer specially formulated without drying alcohols for dry, sensitive skin.