This Affordable Japanese Skincare Brand Is Solely Responsible for My Skin's Recent Glow Up

I love a facial milk or milky toner. From the Rhode Glazing Milk to the Byoma Hydrating Milky Toner, I've tried so many of these products, but this Curél one is a firm favourite.

The clever fluid is designed to be used as part of a two-step moisturising method, after applying the Hydrating Water Essence from the brand (more on that later). I love this product as it leaves my skin feeling so soft and looking so glowy without any greasy residue, thanks to the incredibly lightweight texture. Not only that, but it also feels ultra soothing on the skin. I had a facial a few weeks ago that my skin didn't quite agree with, and I applied this in the days after, and it helped keep things calm and under control.

New from the brand is this hydrating cleanser. I have been testing this product for a while and have been seriously impressed with its cleansing abilities.

Working to clean, hydrate and soothe the skin, this formula, like many other products from the brand, has a lightweight, milky texture. It feels incredibly gentle, so I was a little worried that it wouldn't remove my makeup that well at first, but it actually does a great job at cleansing without leaving your skin feeling dry or stripped. The brand does advertise the product as a rinse-free formula (you can just pump it onto a cotton pad and swipe it across the skin), but I like to rinse it with water to get a deeper cleanse.

After double cleansing my skin, I always like to follow with the brand's Hydrating Water Essence. This is such a great product to add to your routine if your skin feels dry or irritated.

It comes in a pump format, and I like to dispense the product into my hands before applying it to my face and neck like a toner. The hydrating formula is infused with eucalyptus extract to soothe and nourish the skin, and it sits so well under my Curél moisturiser. If you like that "glass skin" finish, I highly recommend giving this a go.

One of the brand's most popular products is the Intensive Moisture Facial Cream, and I can totally see why. Dry skin types will love this moisturiser as it has a rich, hydrating texture that is packed with ceramides.

While I wouldn't always use this in my morning skincare routine, I love slathering it on in the evening and waking up to baby-soft skin. The formula has this amazing plumping and smoothing effect, so it's ideal if your complexion is feeling a little lacklustre.

I'm going to be honest here and say that I only really started using eye cream about six to eight months ago. That might be shocking to some, but I just didn't feel like I needed it as part of my routine. Not only that, but the skin around my eyes is so sensitive that I was scared to introduce a new product into my line-up.

However, last winter, the skin around my eyes started to get really dry, so I thought I would try out the Moisture Repair Eye Cream from Curél. Similar to the moisturiser above, this has a very thick consistency, so I like to apply it as part of my evening skincare routine to let it sink in overnight. It always manages to soothe and nourish my dry skin, and amazingly enough, it doesn't seem to irritate my delicate eye area.

This is one of those products that you don't necessarily need in your routine, but once you try it, you'll never want to be without it. The facial spray provides an instant hit of hydration to the skin while also adding a cooling effect.

It's perfect for an on-the-go pick-me-up, as it's packed with ceramides and eucalyptus extract to soothe, nourish and refresh the complexion. The ultra-fine mist never feels too wet or sticky on the skin, so you can easily layer it over or under makeup throughout the day. I like to keep a full-size bottle at my desk and a mini bottle in my bag for whenever I need it.

As mentioned above, I always like to double cleanse my skin, and I like to start with a cleansing oil to remove any dirt or makeup from throughout the day.

Curél's option has a beautifully silky texture that, when mixed with water, transforms into a milky emulsion. Similar to the brand's new cleanser, it feels very gentle while still managing to remove impurities. Plus, it comes with a pump format that makes it easy to apply (unlike most cleansing oils on the market).