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Curel Intensive Moisture Care Base Milk SPF 24 PA++
SPF 24 · PA++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Alcohol- and fragrance-free tinted mineral milk with ceramide-mimetic and licorice; methylparaben slightly trims health score.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
67.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1007 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol- and fragrance-free tinted mineral milk with ceramide-mimetic and licorice; methylparaben slightly trims health score.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A tinted mineral makeup base from Curel's ceramide-mimetic line, using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in an alcohol- and fragrance-free silicone milk with iron oxides for tone. SPF 24 limits it to a primer role rather than standalone sun protection.
Pros
- Alcohol-free and fragrance-free mineral tinted base
- Iron oxides help mask the mineral cast
- Ceramide-mimetic Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide supports the barrier
- Silicone milk texture spreads thin under makeup
- Eucalyptus and hinoki extracts add light botanical comfort
Cons
- SPF 24 PA++ is below daily-driver protection levels
- Contains methylparaben, which some buyers avoid
- Tint shade range is limited to one neutral cast
- Mineral base can still chalk on warmer undertones
Who it's for: Dry or sensitive skin wanting a tinted mineral primer layered under another SPF or makeup, where comfort and barrier care matter more than peak UV numbers.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Milk
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.
Yes
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) 25 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 1
Water·Cyclopentasiloxane·Dimethicone· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Cetyl-pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Peg-12 Dimethicone·Polysilicone-9·Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract· Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Butylene Glycol·Magnesium Sulfate·Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone·Dextrin Palmitate·Phenoxyethanol· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Iron Oxides·Alumina·Silica·Mica·Methicone·Aluminum Hydroxide
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
10 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.