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Curél キュレル 潤浸保湿 フェイスクリーム 40g Ad#Cosmetics & Skincare★5.5/7JP¥2,970 Curél キュレル 潤浸保湿 フェイスクリーム 40g Japan price
The math
Japan price incl. taxJP¥2,970
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥2,700
In USD≈ US$17
⚠️ Needs JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day
 Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)
@cosme rating ★ 5.5/7
Pros: Good moisture without greasiness; usable even in summer
Pros: Low irritation; helps keep skin calm when redness flares with the seasons
Pros: Sold almost everywhere; many repurchase it as a go-to rescue cream
Cons: Basic moisturizing only, no extra benefits like anti-aging
Cons: Very dry skin may find it not rich enough
 Pros and cons summarized by us from public reviews

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Curél Intensive Moisture Care Face Cream 40g

キュレル 潤浸保湿 フェイスクリーム 40g

Price JP¥2,970 · tax-free JP¥2,700
Flights Allowed with conditions
Source @cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors) · 10-23
Cosmetics & Skincare

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on @cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors) is JP¥2,970 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21.

Curél's classic moisturizing face cream (quasi-drug), with over 10,000 reviews on @cosme; focused on gentle hydration.

BestJapanBuyData updated 2026-10-23 · sources at the end

Store price (incl. tax) JP¥2,970. At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥2,700 at the register (≈ US$17).Below the threshold on its own: you need JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day to buy tax-free. How the new tax-free refund works ›

Customs rules differ by country and region. Will it work in your country? →

Flights: Allowed with conditions. Liquids/gels: on international flights, carry-on containers must be ≤100ml each, ≤1L total, in one resealable clear bag per person; check anything over 100ml

@cosme rating ★ 5.5/7 (13188 reviews), not our own rating.

Pros: Good moisture without greasiness; usable even in summer; Low irritation; helps keep skin calm when redness flares with the seasons; Sold almost everywhere; many repurchase it as a go-to rescue cream

Cons: Basic moisturizing only, no extra benefits like anti-aging; Very dry skin may find it not rich enough

Good for: Dry, sensitive skin that needs a dependable moisturizing cream | Not for: People wanting firming/anti-aging benefits, or very dry skin that needs a rich cream

Sold at drugstores, cosmetics shops and department store counters in Japan. Find the nearest store.

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Edited 2026-10-23 · prices for reference only · names: Curél Intensive Moisture Care Face Cream 40g / キュレル 潤浸保湿 フェイスクリーム 40g

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Store price
JP¥2,970
Tax-free price
JP¥2,700
In USD (reference)
≈ US$17

Japan price: @cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors), 2026-10-23
Below JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own: combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free
USD rate JP¥1 = US$0.006377 (2026-10-23) · Prices are for reference only; check in store.

How tax-free shopping works

Until Oct 31, 2026: show your passport at a tax-free shop and pay the tax-free price at the register (at least JP¥5,000 excl. tax per store per day).

Calculate the refund · New tax-free rules explained

Specs

BrandCurél / キュレル（花王）
Modelキュレル 潤浸保湿 フェイスクリーム 40g
Released2020
TypeCream
Skin type (per brand)Dry, Sensitive
Skin concern (brand focus)Moisturizing
Volume40mL/g
Quasi-drug (薬用)Yes
Main sales channelDrugstore

Spec sources: Kao Curél official site, @cosme product page

Taking it home: country by country

Customs rules differ by country; check your own customs authority before you travel. Pick your country to put it at the top.

Country / regionResultWhat to know
Mainland China Allowed Cosmetics and skincare: reasonable amounts for personal use can usually be brought in
Hong Kong Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Macao Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Taiwan Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Singapore Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
South Korea Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
United States Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Thailand Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Malaysia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Philippines Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Vietnam Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Indonesia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
India Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Australia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
New Zealand Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Canada Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
United Kingdom Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Germany Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
France Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Italy Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Spain Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.

Flights (all destinations): Allowed with conditions: Liquids/gels: on international flights, carry-on containers must be ≤100ml each, ≤1L total, in one resealable clear bag per person; check anything over 100ml

This model: TBD. Results follow published standards; some buildings or hotels may differ.

Overseas vs Japan-only model

No counterpart model listed yet.

Reviews

Third-party rating: 5.5 / 7 (13188 reviews)
Rating source: @cosme, 2026-10-23
The rating comes from a third-party site and is not our own. Pros and cons are our summary of public reviews.

Pros

  • Good moisture without greasiness; usable even in summer
  • Low irritation; helps keep skin calm when redness flares with the seasons
  • Sold almost everywhere; many repurchase it as a go-to rescue cream

Cons

  • Basic moisturizing only, no extra benefits like anti-aging
  • Very dry skin may find it not rich enough

Where to buy

In Japan

Sold at drugstores, cosmetics shops and department store counters in Japan.

Find the nearest store

Japanese phrases to show staff · Checkout checklist · Calculate the price after refund

Frequently asked questions

Can I take Curél キュレル 潤浸保湿 フェイスクリーム 40g home from Japan?

Of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21. See the table "Taking it home: country by country" on this page for each country and region.

How much is the Curél キュレル 潤浸保湿 フェイスクリーム 40g in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on @cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors) is JP¥2,970 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥2,700. It costs less than JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own, so you need to combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-included price in store and get the tax refunded when you leave Japan (a fee may apply).

Where can I buy the Curél キュレル 潤浸保湿 フェイスクリーム 40g in Japan?

Sold at drugstores, cosmetics shops and department store counters in Japan. The price we list is from @cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors) (2026-10-23); prices in store may differ.

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