Curél Intensive Moisture Care Powder in Balm vs Anua Barrier Reboot Water Gel Cream

Curél

Anua

A face cream built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.

A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid and Ceramide, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face cream

Face moisturizer

21 ingredients

31 ingredients

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Brand price

USD 26.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Zinc Oxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Zinc Oxide
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane

Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Squalane
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Squalane, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc Oxide
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Squalane

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Dextrin Palmitate, Hydroxyundecanoic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sorbitan Olivate, Sphingolipids
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

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Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Silica (in both products)
Abrasive
0-1 / —
Barium Sulfate
Colorant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Squalane (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol (in both products)
Perfuming
0-1 / —

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
0 / —
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Olivate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Silica (in both products)
Abrasive
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
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Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
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Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
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Cholesterol
Light Stabilizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Cholesterol may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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