Kao Curel Intensive Moisture Care Moisture Lip Care Cream 4.2g
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Curel Intensive Moisture Care Moisture Lip Care Cream Australia”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane, paraffin.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinatePetrolatum~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumParaffin~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinHydrogenated polybutene~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceresin~2.2–3.3%
Microcrystalline wax~1.8–2.7%
Octyldodecanol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolLauroyl glutamic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilChamomilla recutita extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractSqualane~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneBht~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Petrolatum, Unknown, Paraffin, Hydrogenated polybutene, Ceresin, Microcrystalline wax, Octyldodecanol, Lauroyl glutamic acid, Unknown, Propylene glycol, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Unknown, Chamomilla recutita extract, Squalane, Bht
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| KaoCurel Intensive Moisture Care Moisture Lip Care Cream 4.2gYOUR PRODUCT | KoseCeramiaid Skin Cream | Trish McEvoyEven Skin Vitamin C Cream | Mustela USAStelatopia Emollient Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | $21.15 | $9.81−$11.34 | $77.00+$55.85 | $28.00+$6.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Vitamin C | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Kao - Curel Intensive Moisture Care Moisture Lip Care Cream Australia" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Propylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Petrolatum, squalane, octyldodecanol and paraffin in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 16.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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