Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream versus Curel Moisture Facial Milk .
Published on October 08, 2022
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or oils
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, parabens and silicones
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream 19 ingredients
Curel Moisture Facial Milk 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream 19 ingredients
Curel Moisture Facial Milk 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream 19 ingredients
Curel Moisture Facial Milk 19 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
Water • Glycerin • Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide • Dimethicone • Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate • Squalane • Polysorbate 60 • Butylene Glycol • Sorbitan Stearate • Cholesterol • Cholesteryl Isostearate • Allantoin • Cetyl Alcohol • Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate • Stearyl Alcohol • Succinic Acid • Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract • Methylparaben
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCurel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Curel Moisture Facial Milk contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCurel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Curel Moisture Facial Milk contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide.
Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Curel Moisture Facial Milk contains this as ingredient number 3.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneCurel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Curel Moisture Facial Milk contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Curel Moisture Facial Milk contains this as ingredient number 4.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCurel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Curel Moisture Facial Milk contains this as ingredient number 12.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Curel Moisture Facial Milk contains this as ingredient number 8.
Succinic acid is an odorless white powder. It is naturally found in our bodies but can also be derived from living organisms.
Succinic acid is water-soluble. The pH level of this ingredient is between 4.2 and 5.6.
While succinic acid posesses antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, these properties have not been studied in skincare products.
Fun fact: Succinic acid was known as the 'spirit of amber' in the past. This is because it used to be derived from distilling amber.
Learn more about Succinic AcidCurel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Curel Moisture Facial Milk contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane.
Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Curel Moisture Facial Milk contains this as ingredient number 17.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract is a fragrance.
Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Curel Moisture Facial Milk contains this as ingredient number 18.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenCurel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Curel Moisture Facial Milk contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream 19 ingredients
Curel Moisture Facial Milk 19 ingredients
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Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream 19 ingredients
I love this so much! I have sensitive, dry skin (and I'm allergic to limonene and linalool), and this hydrates my face really well. I use it in combination with the water essence and my skin feels nice and plump after it. In intense...
I love this so much! I have sensitive, dry skin (and I'm allergic to limonene and linalool), and this hydrates my face really well. I use it in combination with the water essence and my skin feels nice and plump after it. In intense situations (very cold or very hot weather), I feel I need to apply it more than once in the day, but I do have VERY dry skin.
Very hydrating and mildly plumping. Sinks in well, doesn't sit for long.
Very hydrating and mildly plumping. Sinks in well, doesn't sit for long.
Feels great, broke me out.
I guess it was the silicones?
Feels great, broke me out.
I guess it was the silicones?
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