Curel Intensive Moisture Care UV Protection Essence SPF 30

Curel Intensive Moisture Care UV Protection Essence SPF 30
6.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
2.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
30
SPF icon
SPF

Review

Results you may expect from using Curel Intensive Moisture Care UV Protection Essence SPF 30:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Curel Intensive Moisture Care UV Protection Essence SPF 30:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.
  • High sun protection for extended outdoor activities and exposure.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Curel Intensive Moisture Care UV Protection Essence SPF 30 has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 2.0 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, due to the high content of Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (est. ≈2.0%), Butylene Glycol (est. ≈2.0%) and Aluminum Hydroxide (est. ≈2.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Sun protection

Curel Intensive Moisture Care UV Protection Essence SPF 30 has an SPF of 30 and provides high sun protection. This level of protection is ideal for activities such as spending time at the beach, outdoor sports, or other activities involving prolonged sun exposure. It's important to apply sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating to maintain effectiveness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
2
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
2
Water
2
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
2
Butylene Glycol
2
C8-9 Isoparaffin
2
Isononyl Isononanoate
2
Tuna Extract
2
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
2
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
2
Dipropylene Glycol
2
Glyceryl Heptanoate
2
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
2
Trisiloxane
2
Sorbitan Stearate
2
Sodium Caprylate
2
Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Decanamide
2
Aluminum Hydroxide
2
Stearic Acid
2
Palmitic Acid
2
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
2
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
2
Eucalyptus Maculata Extract
2
Potassium Hydroxide
2
Sorbitan Distearate
2
Cedrenol
2
C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate
2
Stearyl Alcohol
2
Aminomethyl Propanediol
2
Xylitol
2
Betaine
2
Sorbitan Oleate
0.3
Tetrasodium EDTA
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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Water
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Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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Butylene Glycol
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C8-9 Isoparaffin
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Isononyl Isononanoate
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Tuna Extract
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Isotridecyl Isononanoate
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Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
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Dipropylene Glycol
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Glyceryl Heptanoate
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Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
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Trisiloxane
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Sorbitan Stearate
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Sodium Caprylate
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Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Decanamide
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Aluminum Hydroxide
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Stearic Acid
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Palmitic Acid
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Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
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Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
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Eucalyptus Maculata Extract
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Potassium Hydroxide
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Sorbitan Distearate
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Cedrenol
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C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate
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Stearyl Alcohol
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Aminomethyl Propanediol
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Xylitol
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Betaine
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Sorbitan Oleate
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Tetrasodium EDTA
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Xanthan Gum
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ratings

All humectants
10.0
2
2
2
2
2
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
4.0
2.0
2.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 10 10
10.0
2
2
2
2
2
Occlusivity All occlusives 4.0 20
2.0
2.0
2.0
Moisturizing rating
6.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2
2
2
2
2
All humectants 10 10
10
All humectants
10.0
2
2
2
2
2
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
2
2
All occlusives 4.0 20
2.0
All occlusives
4.0
2.0
2.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
All soothing 2 5 No
All soothing
2
2
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Water
Est. %2
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
C8-9 Isoparaffin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
C8-9 IsoparaffinDescription is coming soon
Isononyl Isononanoate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Isononyl IsononanoateAn ester of a branched fatty acid with a branched fatty alcohol. It is an easily spreadable emollient that has a silky, dry, non-greasy feel on the skin.
Tuna Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Tuna ExtractDescription is coming soon
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Isotridecyl IsononanoateDescription is coming soon
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Neopentyl Glycol DicaprateDescription is coming soon
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Dipropylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
Glyceryl Heptanoate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glyceryl HeptanoateDescription is coming soon
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Neopentyl Glycol DiethylhexanoateNeopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate is a blend of neopentyl glycol, an organic chemical compound used in production of lubricants, and hexanoic fatty acid. The ingredient has similar properties to its brother - Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate. It also serves as an emollient or a formula thickness adjuster.
Trisiloxane
Est. %2
Function
Origin
TrisiloxaneDescription is coming soon
Sorbitan Stearate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sorbitan StearateA vegetable-derived ingredient most commonly used as an emulsifier to stabilize water and oil mixtures.
Sodium Caprylate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sodium CaprylateDescription is coming soon
Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Decanamide
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl DecanamideDescription is coming soon
Aluminum Hydroxide
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Aluminum HydroxideA white mineral powder, also known as alumina, that is derived from aluminum metal. It is frequently used as an abrasive in exfoliating products and as a thickener. Aluminum oxide is also a great opacifier.
Stearic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Palmitic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Palmitic AcidA saturated fatty acid used in skincare as a strongly occlusive moisturizer and barrier repairing, emollient ingredient. It is a waxy-looking, white solid. Palmitic acid can be commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, notably palm oil.
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-PolyhydroxystearateDescription is coming soon
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateA vegetable-based ingredient that stabilizes mixtures of oil and water.
Eucalyptus Maculata Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Eucalyptus Maculata ExtractDescription is coming soon
Potassium Hydroxide
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Potassium HydroxideA very alkaline ingredient, meaning that it has a high pH. Potassium hydroxide is therefore useful in bringing a low pH in a cosmetic product up to a more neutral, skin-safe level.
Sorbitan Distearate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sorbitan DistearateDescription is coming soon
Cedrenol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
CedrenolDescription is coming soon
C4-8 Alkyl Acrylate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
C4-8 Alkyl AcrylateDescription is coming soon
Stearyl Alcohol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Stearyl AlcoholA natural fatty alcohol that thickens, stabilizes, and keeps emulsions a bright white color. It has many uses, the main one being as an emulsifier. It also acts as an opacifying agent and emollient.
Aminomethyl Propanediol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Aminomethyl PropanediolDescription is coming soon
Xylitol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
XylitolAn organic compound that is most well-known for its use as a sweetener that also protects your teeth from cavities. Xylitol is used in skincare as a moisturizing humectant and has been shown to improve the protective barrier function of the skin.
Betaine
Est. %2
Function
Origin
BetaineAn ingredient derived from the sucrose in sugar beets. It has a negative chemical charge and a positive chemical charge on the same molecule. This allows betaine to be hygroscopic or humectant and thus provide moisturization by drawing water to the skin.
Sorbitan Oleate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OleateA vegetable-based ingredient that stabilizes mixtures of oil and water. Sorbitan oleate serves primarily as an emulsifier that produces water-in-oil emulsions.
Tetrasodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrasodium EDTAOne of the most common synthetic chelators. It can reduce the 'hardness' of water and so is often used in rinse-off products.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.