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Kao Curel Whitening Care Moisture Facial Milk
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Kao Curel Whitening Care Moisture Facial Milk

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
8 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Curel Whitening Care Moisture Facial Milk”
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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, butylene glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, squalane.

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~0.9–1.35%
CholesterolKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~1.1–1.6%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~1.8–2.7%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4–6%
Neopentyl glycol dicaprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.1–3.1%
Paraffin· OcclusiveEffect: LowPrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency~2.3–3.5%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~3.9–5.8%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.3%
Evens skin tone
1 ingredient credited for this claim
Weak support
What the product description says
“Formula inhibits melanin production to prevent dark spots from forming.”
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

TaurineEffect: LowCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract
Medium risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3.9–5.8%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~2.9–4.4%est.
TaurineCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectivenessMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propylene glycol~3.9–5.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~2.9–4.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Paraffin~2.3–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Neopentyl glycol dicaprate~2.1–3.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dimethicone~1.8–2.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Butylene glycol~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitan stearate~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Bis-3-methoxy long chain dibasic acid propylamide
Not recognized
Sorbitan stearate~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cholesterol~1.1–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Squalane~0.9–1.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Cholesteryl isostearate~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Taurine~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness

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Na
Not recognized
Stearyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Paraffin, Neopentyl glycol dicaprate, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Sorbitan stearate, Unknown, Sorbitan stearate, Cholesterol, Squalane, Cholesteryl isostearate, Taurine, Unknown, Stearyl alcohol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  6. 6
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
Kao Curel Whitening Care Moisture Facial Milk
KaoCurel Whitening Care Moisture Facial Milk
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