Curel Firming Soothing Cream, 50 g.

Image text: Visible redness is quickly improved in 7 days; the skin barrier is repaired in 28 days. Advanced ceramide care cream.

In a skin-sensitivity assessment, the product was described as suitable for sensitive skin. Testing by a cooperating institution reported that after 4 weeks, the mean total score in the lactic-acid stinging test decreased by 55.9%, and the improvement rate for skin repair was 18.76%. Overall skin sensitivity decreased, with improvements in sensitivity signs such as redness, dryness, flaking, and tightness.

Based on nearly 50 years of Kao skin-science research, this formula is developed for dry, sensitive skin. It uses activated ceramide care to help support the skin barrier and protect against external dryness and irritation. A soothing ingredient developed for redness-prone skin helps soothe visible redness and inhibit IL-1α and TNF-α. Ingredient label: allantoin.

Accelerates keratinocyte migration for rapid repair.

The illustration shows fluorescence microscopy images of a scratched area before and after cell culture.

Four botanical extracts.

Dual soothing ingredients: target areas of redness and effectively soothe the skin.

Botanical extracts: Blue Gum Leaf Extract and Japanese Arborvitae Branch Extract.

Dual firming ingredients: help protect skin elasticity and firm the skin.

Participant ratings: 97.56% found it easy to absorb, 95.12% found it non-sticky, 99.99% considered it gentle and non-irritating, and 99.99% considered it helpful for relieving sensitive skin conditions (marked ¹² in the source).

Directions: After toner and essence, apply an appropriate amount of cream to the face. Massage gently from bottom to top, then press the face to promote absorption.

Suitable for use in multiple situations. For seasonal changes, it can help soothe dryness and redness caused by changes in the climate.

Barrier care: Helps care for the skin barrier and address dryness, roughness, redness, and flaking.

Suggested skincare steps:

Daytime: Cleanse, apply softening lotion, use a face mask, apply essence, apply lotion/cream, and use sunscreen.

Nighttime: Remove makeup and cleanse, apply softening lotion, use a face mask, apply essence, and apply lotion/cream.

Tip: When using the product, hold it by the bottle.

Q: Redness associated with dry, sensitive skin is primarily attributed to insufficient ceramides, an essential component of the skin, and a weakened barrier that is less able to resist environmental irritation. This can lead to recurring redness, dryness, and fine lines. For people with young, dry, sensitive skin, using this product set may help improve these concerns and provide skin-barrier care.

Q: What is the difference between Curel Age-Defying Elasticity Soothing Repair Cream and Curel Intensive Moisture Care Moisturizing Cream?

A: Curel Age-Defying Elasticity Soothing Repair Cream addresses recurring redness, dryness, fine lines, and sensitivity. In addition to moisturizing, it focuses on improving the appearance of redness and on firming, with an emphasis on the skin barrier. Curel Intensive Moisture Care Moisturizing Cream addresses dryness and sensitivity, cares for the skin barrier, and moisturizes and soothes the skin.

The product is Curel Age-Defying Elasticity Soothing Repair Cream. The source lists cetyl-PG hydroxyethyl palmitamide (a ceramide-care ingredient), eucalyptus leaf extract, Thujopsis dolabrata branch extract, European horse chestnut seed extract, and 5G ginger-root peptide. It states that these ingredients help support the skin barrier and soothe dryness and sensitivity.

The reported human efficacy evaluation involved 41 Chinese women aged 20–35. After four weeks of use, cheek skin erythema index decreased by 9.87% (p<0.001), stratum corneum moisture increased by 18.76% (p<0.001), epidermal thickness increased by 9.57% (p<0.01), cheek epidermal density increased by 8.60% (p<0.001), and skin firmness improved by 12.44% (p<0.001). The source also states that the product was evaluated in human efficacy and in-vitro tests.

The source lists Chinese invention patent number ZL202228005847.3 and states that the formula can maintain a liquid-crystal structure without adding more aqueous-phase ingredients.