It has ingredients that are good for brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

It doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones

Fun facts

Curel is from Japan. This product is used in 4 routines created by our community.

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Ingredient List (18)

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Ppg-4 Lauryl Ether, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Zinc Chloride, Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Eucalyptus Maculata Extract, Malic Acid, Acrylamide, Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Pyrrolidonylmethyl Dimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate

You should know

Here's our breakdown of the notable ingredients, benefits, and concerns we determined from the ingredients in this product. Click any item to learn more.

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

Ingredients Overview

Here's our quick-to-read summary of the ingredients in this product. Keep scrolling if you'd like to learn more about what each ingredient does!

Ingredient

Com. / Irr. Rating

Features

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Cleansing, Foaming

0 / 0

Cleansing

Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Buffering

Soothing

Skin Conditioning

Buffering

Emollient

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1 / 0

Masking, Preservative

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 18 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.

Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.

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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

What it does: Cleansing, Foaming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be bad for dry skin and cause irritation.

C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside

What it does: Cleansing

We don't have a description for C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside.

Lauryl Hydroxysultaine

What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lauryl Hydroxysultaine.

Ppg-4 Lauryl Ether

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ppg-4 Lauryl Ether.

Alcohol Denat.

What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Zinc Chloride

What it does: Soothing

We don't have a description for Zinc Chloride.

Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride

What it does:

We don't have a description for Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride.

Methylglucoside Phosphate

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Methylglucoside Phosphate.

Eucalyptus Maculata Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Eucalyptus Maculata Extract.

Malic Acid

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

Malic Acid is an AHA derived from unripe fruit. The word "Malic" comes from the word "Malum". In Latin, "Malum" means apple.

Malic Acid has both AHA and BHA properties, but is considered an AHA because its AHA properties are stronger. Like other AHAs, it removes the top layer of old and dead skin to reveal the newer layer underneath. It also helps with improving fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone, skin texture, and acne blemishes.

Due to its exfoliating properties, you should wear SPF when using Malic Acid.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Acrylamide

What it does:

We don't have a description for Acrylamide.

Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate

What it does: Emollient

We don't have a description for Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate.

Cetyl Pyrrolidonylmethyl Dimonium Chloride

What it does:

We don't have a description for Cetyl Pyrrolidonylmethyl Dimonium Chloride.

Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Here's what our community thinks of the 18 ingredients in this product ✨

11% are loved or liked

17% have mixed ratings

17% are disliked or very disliked

56% have no rating yet

When to use

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

Directions

1. Take 1-2 pumps (about 2 ml) of the product on your palm.
2. Spread it over the body and gently glide the hands over your skin to cleanse.
3. Rinse until the skin feels fresh.

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Reviews

5.0 /5

from 1 rating

Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)

valentinesday

14 days ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

A potential holy grail for those with temperamental, sensitive skin. This creamy body wash is perfectly rich and soothing, making it suited to...

A potential holy grail for those with temperamental, sensitive skin. This creamy body wash is perfectly rich and soothing, making it suited to managing eczema and chronically dry skin without leaving residue. Simultaneously, the ingredients won't risk a breakout for those with seborrhea or fungal acne.

It is worth noting that this wash does contain ammonium lauryl sulfate. Anecdotally, I have found ALS to be mercifully non-reactive with my skin. It offers the textural joy of a silky, gentle foam, and hits the cleansing sweet spot between "no residue" and "not stripping". Your mileage may vary if your skin prefers little-to-no cleansers in a wash - but that does not include me.
In a formulation like this, these positives are balanced exceptionally well. The ALS is a great dry skin alternative to SLS's cleaning power and suds. It makes the body wash an enjoyable experience in addition to being effective.