Kao Corporation
Japan’s #1 sensitive skin brand. Pseudo-ceramide technology from a pharmaceutical giant.
4
Products
$12–$25
Price range
$17
Avg price
Known for
Curel is what Japanese dermatologists recommend for dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin. Made by Kao Corporation, their proprietary pseudo-ceramide technology mimics the skin’s natural ceramides to repair compromised barriers. The Intensive Moisture Cream and Moisture Face Milk are staples in Japanese households with sensitive skin. It’s clinical, no-nonsense, and backed by Kao’s pharmaceutical research.
Best of Curel

Barrier
Intensive Moisture Cream
$25
vs $34
Dry to very dry sensitive skin. Japan’s #1 sensitive skin brand. Lighter than CeraVe.

Hydrate
Intensive Moisture Spray
$12
vs $28
Dry, sensitive. Japan's ceramide spray for compromised barriers. Instant relief.

Moisturize
Moisture Face Milk
$15
vs $35
Those with sensitive or ceramide-deficient skin who need gentle yet effective barrier repair without irritation or heavy textures.
All products (4)

Dry to very dry sensitive skin.

Dry, sensitive.

Those with sensitive or ceramide-deficient skin who need gentle yet effective barrier repair without irritation or heavy textures..

Those with dry, sensitive skin or eczema who need gentle cleansing without compromising the skin barrier..