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

Background: I have sensitive skin with an oily t zone and dehydrated areas around my mouth. This was the best face spray I have ever used! I've used all the popular water sprays (Avene, La Roche Posay) and various facial sprays (D'alba, Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerin, and CosRX that worked amazing but discontinued), and Curel has the best out of all of them! It's non fragranced, feels just like water, but I can immediately feel my skin feeling moisturized without feeling any greasiness or film. It feels soothing and immediately relieves skin tightness and I love using this on my face and neck right after showering before the rest of my skincare steps. I haven't tried over makeup yet, but it's already a staple in my nighttime skincare routine!I wish they also had a travel sized one so I could take it with me on the plane!

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!!!

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.

I use this mainly on my face, but it can be used on the whole body as the bottle is actually a decent size and the product itself is very slippery. You don't need a lot when you apply it if you want to say, put some on your arms or legs for some moisture. Just spritz a light mist on and rub it around. It lasts quite a while, too. The only downside I've noticed is that sometimes when I use it on my face, I'll get a couple small red bumps sometimes the next day and it is more likely to occur if I use it regularly. It's kind of a bummer because this is one of the most hydrating and gentle mists I've found. In my case, I've assumed it's some ingredient triggering my rosacea, but it's not as severe of a reaction as some of the other things I've used.

This spray on lotion is very hydrating without a greasy feel. It leaves skin soft and moisturized. It is fragrance free and none irritating. Absorbs quickly into skin. Application is quick and easy since it is a spray.

I can’t say enough good things about the Curel Intensive Moisture Spray. I love that the mist is fine and covers a large area. The spray nozzle is just like an aerosol nozzle so very easy to use. The spray is consistent. I like to apply it to my face throughout the day. I tend to get dry after certain skin treatments and this helps keeps me moisturized. It does not remove my skin tint so I can layer it throughout the day. Initially the spray moisturizer is cool. It dries in about a minute or two so not a huge deal to me (picture 2 initial spray and picture 3 is 2 minutes after spraying). The added bonus is this is a Japanese product so good ingredients. I am so happy I bought this moisturizing spray.

At first I thought this was going to be a good moisturizer but after a while of continuous use, I feel as it’s not really moisturizing but more so sitting on surface level. I don’t feel like it is very effective in moisturizing the skin.