CurelJapanese Skin Care Hydrating Water Essence Toner, Water Based Face Moisturizer for Dry Skin, Serum for Face, 5 Oz

For reference, I’m a 45 yr old natural redhead with dry, sometimes oily in the cheek/chin area. I’ve tried high-end skincare, the at home makeup ladies skincare (MK), and anything you can think of in between.This review is about the serum but I wanted to share my experience with the entire line.I received the dry skin sample kit for Christmas and have used it for over a month and I can see a difference. It’s minimized my pores, smoothed my skins texture and tightened my skin. I added this serum as part of my daily routine with the foam wash, makeup gel wash, water essence toner and moisturizer. I love it! The serum and all the products in the line feel very light on my face but also a very powerful moisturizer! I also recently purchased the moisturizer spray since I ran out of cream and it is also AMAZING! My skin is hydrated and very happy!I also purchased the Acne line for my 13 yr old daughter. It has worked VERY WELL for her skin. It’s got some serious oil control! If you are more of an oily person, give it a try!Thank you so much Curel! This is THE BEST skincare line I’ve ever used and I have tried a lot! You have a customer for LIFE!!!

Long Review: At first, I got this to use on my body. I hate slathering lotion on myself - I think I have a weird thing with texture and the texture of lotion on my hands (no matter how "quick absorbing" the lotions claim) bothered me so much that I'd never finish a bottle. But, that resulted in dry, ashy skin that was embarrassing so I'd been looking for a spray type, and after extensive research, this was honestly the only one of its kind I could find that wasn't $$$. I gave it a shot after reading the reviews and knowing that Japanese skincare products are typically very well formulated.I'm happy to report that I'm pretty sure I can't live without it anymore, and I lament that you can't take pressurized cans on flights with you because I have to be without it when I go on vacation.Pros:- You actually don't need to spray a lot. I learned this after my first can because I emptied in 2 weeks. With the next can, I spray a little further away from my body than instructed and only spray where I need and let the residual spray does the rest.- I don't have to touch it. I spray and I'm done. No more lotion texture!- Hydrating. I'm not ashy anymore.- Unscented.- Clean ingredient list - put all ingredients through ChatGPT to make sure there were no harmful chemicals.- Very fine mist which helps cover a large surface area. If they can make a non-aerosol version, I'd love that so that I can take it on planes with me.(Mini) Cons:- If you spray a lot on, you'll feel like you're damp from a shower for a few hours. It's an interesting feeling, and I can see some people really not liking that. However, now that I spray a limited amount, my skin absorbs it fully and I don't feel like that anymore.- Again, depending on how much you spray, you can run out pretty quickly.Like my title, I NEVER believed in what people like to call the "holy grail" of their skincare routine. I've been fooled by that claim too many times and I've never experienced this with any product....until now. Since I had such great results with my body, I read in the reviews that people used it for their face so I decided to give it a try. For context, I struggle with acne in my mid 30s. I've probably tried almost everything under the sun in terms of skincare and nothing has ever worked. Strangely, this product is keeping new breakouts at bay since I've started using it in the AM and PM. Obviously, I'm not claiming that it will be a holy grail for others, but for me, it's really simplified and changed my skincare routine a ton. I am really glad I found this product because there's really nothing else like it on the market for the same price point. Highly recommend trying it, even if you are acne-prone! Finding the right kind of moisturizer is critical for acne and I'm pleasantly surprised to find it in this product.

I have sensitive, acne-prone combination skin that’s frankly really hard to take care of. I’ve been on the seemingly never-ending quest for skincare that works for me for the last several years, jumping from one regimen to another.I study up on products before purchasing them now, using the site INCI Decoder to check ingredients for the comedogenic & irritation potential. I was really impressed to find that this one has really, really low potential for either (photos attached).I have tried many, many moisturizers — this is one of very few I’ve found that actually works for me, and meets all my requirements.Scent: I get headaches easily & my skin is sensitive to fragrance. This doesn’t smell like anything.Texture: I haven’t felt anything like it before. It’s almost like cool whip..? It’s very very lightweight and airy and spreads easily without any pilling. It’s enough to keep away dry patches while using Tretinoin, but it’s not greasy or heavy at all.Effect on skin: I use this at the end of my regimen, after Peach & Lily cleansing gel, Laneige milky moisturizing toner(?), Innisfree Vitamin C serum, and 10-15min after applying Altreno gel (a form of the prescription retinoid Tretinoin), morning & night. It keeps my skin hydrated & moisturized for at least a day without forming any dry or greasy patches, which says a LOT.Value: $20 for a tub is fine. It’s not a ton, the pots are pretty small, but I’m happy to pay for anything that keeps my skin happy.I’m a little bummed it doesn’t come in a tube or pump bottle since pots will collect bacteria from repeatedly dipping your finger(s) in it, but it’s fine.Overall, this is the most pleasant experience I’ve had with a moisturizer. It’s legitimately so neutral that I don’t even have to think about it — it’s just such a seamless part of my skincare routine now. I’ve been using it for over a month now and haven’t had any issues at all with irritation or breakouts or dryness (or anything that can be a sign of a failing lotion).If you haven’t tried this, I definitely recommend it.

This product is ok. It does moisturize, the texture is nice and it hasn’t a scent which is perfect. Super value as I only reach for it if I’m in a hurry. If I used it daily the product would be gone. I have eye creams with more product inside. My only recommendation would be double the amount of product for the current cost and I think this cream would fly off the shelves! It’s sensitive skin friendly that’s a plus!