Curél
Essence Hydratante, 150ml
Curél Facial Hydrating Prep Essence is a soothing lotion for dry and sensitive skin. It prepares the skin and helps lock in moisture.
Controversial ingredient
Safety
True or false, at a glance
Free from CMR-classified ingredients?
No
Contains: Méthylparabène
Free from endocrine disruptors?
No
Contains: Méthylparabène
Free from fragrance allergens (Annex III)?
Yes
Fragrance-free?
Yes
Curél Facial Hydrating Prep Essence is a soothing aqueous lotion designed for dry and sensitive skin. It is used as the first step of the double-hydration routine to prepare the skin, relieve feelings of tightness, and lock in skin moisture.
Ingredients
Composition
EauSolventGlycérineSkin conditioningGlycol de butylèneSkin conditioningBétaïneSkin conditioningMéthyl gluceth-20HumectantPEG-32PerfumingDipropylène glycolPerfumingPEG-60 Huile de ricin hydrogénéePerfumingAllantoïneSkin conditioningCétylamide de palmitate hydroxyéthyléSkin conditioningAcide succiniquePerfumingArginineSkin conditioningTaurate de stéaroyle méthyle sodiqueSurfactantExtrait de feuilles d'eucalyptus communSkin conditioningMéthylparabènePerfuming
No contraindication is on record for the ingredients of this product. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Classification CLP (Règl. 1272/2008) — via Méthylparabène | Cancérogène — suspecté |
| Classification CLP (Règl. 1272/2008) — via Méthylparabène | Mutagène — suspecté |
| Classification CLP (Règl. 1272/2008) — via Méthylparabène | Reprotoxique — suspecté |
| ECHA — perturbateur endocrinien (santé humaine) — via Méthylparabène | Perturbateur endocrinien — suspecté |
| ECHA — perturbateur endocrinien (environnement) — via Méthylparabène | Risque environnemental — suspecté |
The brand
Curél
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Factual, sourced information. For your specific case, ask your pharmacist.
Sources
Commission européenne — SCCSEUR-Lex — Commission européenneINERIS — Portail Substances ChimiquesJournal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (ScienceDirect)
SCCS — Opinion on Methylparaben (CAS No. 99-76-3, EC No. 202-785-7), SCCS/1652/23, final 2023
Commission européenne — SCCS ↗
Règlement (CE) n° 1223/2009 du Parlement européen et du Conseil relatif aux produits cosmétiques
EUR-Lex — Commission européenne ↗
Méthyl-paraben (99-76-3) — fiche substance
INERIS — Portail Substances Chimiques ↗
p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Esters as Preservatives: Uses, Antibacterial and Antifungal Studies, Properties and Determination
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (ScienceDirect) ↗
Trust
Transparency & method
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Published on 7/17/2026Updated on 7/17/2026
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