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Curel Intensive Moisture Care Skin Repair UV Protection Serum SPF 50 PA+++
SPF 50+ · PA+++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Pure mineral Curel formula with ceramide-precursor and eucalyptus — fragrance-free, alcohol-free; mineral finish caps elegance slightly.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
83.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #232 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Pure mineral Curel formula with ceramide-precursor and eucalyptus — fragrance-free, alcohol-free; mineral finish caps elegance slightly.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A tinted titanium dioxide essence at SPF 50 PA+++, framed by ceramide-mimetic, camellia extract, and iron oxides for tone correction. Alcohol- and fragrance-free, with the tint helping to offset mineral cast.
Pros
- Tinted iron oxides counter white cast from TiO2
- Alcohol-free and fragrance-free across the formula
- Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide supports the lipid barrier
- Camellia and eucalyptus extracts add botanical comfort
- Lightweight essence finish on a mineral base
Cons
- Single-filter TiO2 system offers limited long-UVA depth
- Tint shade range is narrow
- Contains polysorbate 80, a possible sensitizer for some
- Essence may slip on very oily skin under makeup
Who it's for: Sensitive or barrier-impaired skin wanting a tinted, fragrance-free mineral SPF50 that doubles as a no-makeup tone evener.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Essence
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
Yes
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 37 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Water· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Butylene Glycol·Isohexadecane·Isononyl Isononanoate·Isotridecyl Isononanoate·Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate·Propanediol·Triethylhexanoin·Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate·Cetyl-pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide·Camellia Japonica Branch Extract· Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Polysorbate 60·Glyceryl Behenate·Sorbitan Distearate·Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate·Stearoyl Glutamic Acid·Cetyl Alcohol·Aluminum Hydroxide·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Alumina·Stearic Acid·Arginine·Dextrin Palmitate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Disodium Edta·Tromethamine·Polysorbate 80·Sodium Dehydroacetate·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Phenoxyethanol·Iron Oxides
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
14 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
34 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
35 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer