Once the double cleanse is done, Double Moisturising is Curél’s 2-step routine where a pre-moisturising liquid is applied before the main moisturiser. This first moisturising step serves to help hydrate and relieve tightness while preparing it to absorb and retain moisture. You can think about it like the primer for moisturiser.

In fact, it so soft and nourishing, that it feels as luxurious as the first cleanse. Curél Foaming Facial Wash For the body, it gives a light layer of moisture that might be enough in the more humid months, but doesn’t feel rich enough for my desperately dry winter skin.I’ve been using Curél’s skin care for two months and it’s helped my skin weather the transition to winter weather tremendously. Like many, dryness is a main skin concern in the colder months. I am 25 years old and have normal to combination skin. Although my T-zone gets oily, I can experience severe dryness on my cheeks. Using Curél’s gentle cleansers and double moisturizing method has kept any tightness or flaking from occurring. Curél's skin care system begins with a double cleanse, which has been practiced in Japan for centuries. The first step of a double cleansing routine usually consists of an oil-based cleanser that removes makeup and other unwanted elements from the surface of the skin. Curél is a Japanese skincare brand that pioneered some of the first developments in ceramide-based skincare with over thirty years of research.

Double cleansing can help to ensure complete removal of sebum, dirt, makeup, sunscreen and other debris," says Dr. Rebecca Marcus, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Maei MD. "However, it’s important to make sure not to over-cleanse the skin, as stripping it of its natural oils can cause a rebound effect in which the sebaceous glands are stimulated to produce more oil." Since I broke the rules on the double moisturizing and began using the Water Essence in the morning, I decided to substitute the Facial Milk in as a first moisturizer before the Intensive Moisture Facial Cream — and I'm glad I did. Since I have true combination skin, my cheeks get quite dry, especially during the winter. Doubling up the Facial Milk and face cream helped replenish my skin, and I actually noticed a difference in how soft and supple my cheeks became after a couple weeks of using both. Thankfully, Marcus confirmed that this is perfectly fine, especially for parched skin. "Using extra moisturizer can be beneficial when skin is extra dry, especially in winter months," Marcus says. "As long as it’s not an occlusive product that clogs pores, feel free to use as much moisturizer as you need to help your skin feel adequately quenched." This double step is all about ensuring that is the skin is optimally clean without compromising the skin’s all-important barrier. Dispense 4 pumps onto dry hands and gently massage the Cleansing Oil onto dry face, including eyes. Add warm water to transform the oil into a milky lotion, then rinse off.

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For this step we have the Curél Moisture Facial Lotion Enrich. Moisture Facial Lotion Enrich (1st Moisturising Step)

The products are all designed around the concepts of the ancient Japanese tradition of Double Cleansing and Double Moisturising. I shall expand on both of these methods and my product recommendations throughout the course of this post.When it comes to cleansers, the term "oil" might be off-putting or conjure visions of clogged pores and rampant breakouts. The truth is, though, "every skin type can benefit from cleansing oils — even oily," says pro makeup artist Tati Westbrook. It may sound counterintuitive, but this facial cleanser type combines with the oils on your skin and in your makeup, breaking them down so they're actually easier to remove, says cosmetic chemist Perry Romanowski. They created a unique ceramide technology, scientifically proven to strengthen the skin’s protective barrier and increase hydration. A strong and healthy skin barrier is the first and most important goal for any skincare regime. Helping to prevent skin dryness and sensitivity with ceramide based skincare is such a sensible place to start. Curél's Hydrating Water Essence features glycerin and hydrogenated castor oil, which help with keeping skin plump and nourished. As a humectant, glycerin "draws moisture into the superficial layers of the skin from the outside environment and from deeper layers of the skin," while hydrogenated castor oil "functions as both a humectant and an emollient, which means that it both draws moisture into the skin and traps it there by occlusion, preventing evaporation of moisture from the skin," explains Marcus. This is the lightest moisturising option and great for anyone with normal to dry skin types. It has a light milky texture, with ceramide-replenishing power. Curél Moisture Facial Milk