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Curel Intensive Moisture Care UV Protection Essence SPF 30 PA++
SPF 30 · PA++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Curel quasi-drug essence: dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, mineral filters, no alcohol/fragrance; lightweight but possible mineral cast.
△ 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).
68.1
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #966 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Curel quasi-drug essence: dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, mineral filters, no alcohol/fragrance; lightweight but possible mineral cast.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A Curel quasi-drug essence centered on dipotassium glycyrrhizate with a titanium dioxide system, alcohol-free and fragrance-free. Light on the skin, but SPF 30 PA++ caps it as a low-exposure daily option.
Pros
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizate is an established soothing active
- Alcohol-free and fragrance-free formula
- Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide reinforces the barrier
- Hinoki and eucalyptus extracts add light botanical comfort
- Xylitol and betaine contribute humectant feel
Cons
- SPF 30 PA++ is modest for outdoor or summer use
- TiO2-only filter system can chalk on deeper tones
- Polymer load may pill under layered makeup
- No iron oxide tint to mask the mineral cast
Who it's for: Reactive or eczema-prone skin seeking a calming mineral essence for indoor and brief outdoor days, willing to swap up for stronger UV needs.
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.
No
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) 35 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Water· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Butylene Glycol·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Isononyl Isononanoate·Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract·Isotridecyl Isononanoate·Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate·Dipropylene Glycol·Triethylhexanoin·Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate·Trisiloxane·Polysorbate 60·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Cetyl-pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid·Dextrin Palmitate·Dipentaerythrityl Tri-polyhydroxystearate·Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate· Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Potassium Hydroxide·Sorbitan Distearate·Cetyl Alcohol·Acrylates Copolymer·Stearyl Alcohol·Aminomethyl Propanediol·Xylitol·Betaine·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Sorbitan Oleate·Edta·Xanthan Gum·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
15 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
22 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.