Intensive Moisture Facial Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Curel
Updated November 10, 2026
Pseudo-ceramide barrier cream for dry, reactive skin; thick, pricey, polarizing.
What the community says
A rich, fragrance-free barrier cream built around Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, glycerin, and allantoin. It suits dry, sensitive skin and layers well after retinoids. The thick finish can feel greasy on oily or clog-prone skin.
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Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream ingredients
Water/Aqua, Glycerin, Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Trisiloxane, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PEG-3 Dimethicone, Allantoin, Magnesium Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Succinic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Methylparaben
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 68 mentions across 28 threads
Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream on Reddit, in one place — 28 threads from r/tretinoin, r/AsianBeauty and 6 more, summarized.
“Soonjung barrier cream and Curel intensive facial cream is heaps better imo.”
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“Curel intensive facial cream”
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“is heaps better imo”
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“Hi there, I really like Curel Kao Intensive Moisture Cream as a heavy moisturiser.”
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“I have repurchased this probably 4-5x.”
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“i’ve tried it and dont really like the smell/price.”
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“The moisturizer is sort of whipped and silky and very effective.”
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“I started on the 3rd June and this is my face on the 14th.”
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“The Curel intensive facial cream is now my HG moisturiser especially in winter time. Saved my face when my skin barrier was messed up from severe wind and sun burn”
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“Maybe try curel intensive moisture cream.”
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“It has a whipped texture that sinks in beautifully, though just as moisturizing as aestura.”
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“It leaves a natural finish, while aestura was more glowy.”
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“the Curel moisturising cream from Japan, this one is very thick so I use in my neck or when my skin is thirsty.”
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“this one is very thick”
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“when my skin is thirsty”
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“Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream”
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“The Curel Moisture Cream is really nice for me personally because I am sensitive to a lot of products and need simple formulas.”
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“This one is simple, effective, lightweight, and also really hydrating which surprised me for how gentle it is.”
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“Perfect for daytime.”
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