Ceramide rich and ultra hydrating: Soothe irritation with this moisturiser for sensitive skin
Curel's best-selling formula brings relief to easily aggravated skin, clinching it the top spot at this year's Best Beauty Buys for Best Moisturising Cream for Sensitive Skin
By The Singapore Women's Weekly -
For those with dry, sensitive skin, managing unpredictable facial flare-ups can be a struggle. Redness, irritation and inflammation can be triggered by everything from stress and extreme heat from the sun to harsh soaps and formulas.
Enter ceramides – the skincare superhero you never knew you needed. These little molecules make up a whopping 30 to 40 per cent of your skin's composition, acting as the glue that holds your skin cells together and keeping moisture locked in.
Those with sensitive skin often have lower levels of ceramides, leading to a compromised skin barrier and a higher chance of adverse reactions to irritants.
That's where Curel comes in. The brand has been pioneering sensitive skincare since 1999 and dedicated years of research to understanding the power of ceramides.
Its commitment to quality and innovation has led to the development of ceramides that closely mimic the skin's natural protective barrier, incorporating this groundbreaking technology into its products to provide superior support for sensitive skin.
Curel has earned the trust of countless individuals, solidifying its position as Japan's top brand for sensitive skincare over the past nine years (based on INTAGE Inc SRI+ Data, Sensitive Cosmetics, from Jan 1 2015 to Dec 31 2023).
One of Curel's standout products is the Intensive Moisture Care Moisture Facial Cream, which has been crowned the Best Moisturising Cream for Sensitive Skin in the Best Beauty Buys 2024.
This nourishing formula is specially designed for those battling skin sensitivity. It contains a high concentration of ceramides – 320 per cent more* – to visibly soothe and restore sensitised, irritated skin.
But the benefits don't stop there. Through its research of 154 natural ingredients, Curel also discovered that the leaves of the eucalyptus plant can help enhance the skin's ability to produce ceramide.
The Intensive Moisture Care Moisture Facial Cream not only replenishes lost ceramides but uses eucalyptus leaf extract, known for its soothing properties, to stimulate the skin's own ceramide production.
Another perk is that the cream's airy-light texture spreads effortlessly across the face without leaving the skin feeling heavy or greasy.
Best Beauty Buys 2024 judge Vanessa Tai, who has suffered from sensitive skin since she was young, found the cream to be a game-changer. She says: “As someone with easily irritated skin, I'm always cautious about trying new moisturisers. But this one surprised me – it provided intense hydration without causing any redness or discomfort.
“It also helped to plump out the fine lines on my face, leaving my skin noticeably smoother and more supple.”
Designed for twice-daily use after cleansing, it will lock in moisture and fortify the skin's barrier function morning and night.
The Curel Intensive Moisture Care Moisture Facial Cream, $40.60 (40ml), is available at the National Skin Centre, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, selected Watsons stores, Welcia-BHG, Don Don Donki, Fairprice and online on Shopee and Lazada.
*As compared to Curel's Moisture Wrinkle Essence.