# Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream 40g: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream 40g with supported home markets.

Exact item: Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream; regular 40g jar; Japan JAN 4901301236210; Japanese quasi-drug; regional formulas and labels disclosed

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-19. FX capture: 2026-08-19T00:02:31Z. FX is informational and comes from [Exchange Rate API](https://www.exchangerate-api.com).

## Price comparisons

### Japan vs South Korea

- Japan price in KRW: ₩26,268
- Japan source price: JP¥2,970; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.cosme.com/products/detail.php?product_id=30638)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥126
- Japan source price: JP¥2,970; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.cosme.com/products/detail.php?product_id=30638)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Result: 45% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: TWD
- Japan expected checkout: NT$594 (JP¥2,970 tax-included source price; In stock)
- Taiwan expected checkout: NT$1,080 (NT$1,080 listed price; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Taiwan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.cosme.com/products/detail.php?product_id=30638)
- [Taiwan price source](https://www.watsons.com.tw/%E7%8F%82%E6%BD%A4%E6%BD%A4%E6%B5%B8%E4%BF%9D%E6%BF%95%E6%B7%B1%E5%B1%A4%E4%B9%B3%E9%9C%9C40g/p/BP_204656)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 31% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $18.61 (JP¥2,970 tax-included source price; In stock)
- United States expected checkout: $27.10 ($25.20 listed price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.cosme.com/products/detail.php?product_id=30638)
- [United States price source](https://us.curel.com/products/curel-facecare-intensive-moisture-facial-cream)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Result: 8% more expensive in Japan
- Headline currency: HKD
- Japan expected checkout: HK$146 (JP¥2,970 tax-included source price; In stock)
- Hong Kong expected checkout: HK$135 (HK$135 sale price, tax included; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Hong Kong price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.cosme.com/products/detail.php?product_id=30638)
- [Hong Kong price source](https://www.watsons.com.hk/en/curel-intensive-moisture-cream-40g/p/BP_221702)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$26.37
- Japan source price: JP¥2,970; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.cosme.com/products/detail.php?product_id=30638)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$23.82
- Japan source price: JP¥2,970; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.cosme.com/products/detail.php?product_id=30638)

## Stores checked

### AU

- [Yuki House](https://shop.yukihouse.com.au/store/default/product-details/curel-intensive-moisture-facial-cream-40g/functions-207/hydration-261): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Displayed Australian price is converted from NZD and only Japan warehouse stock is available

### CN

- [Kao China](https://www.kao.com/cn/products/curel/crl_facecream_00/): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Official page confirms the regional 40g cosmetic but shows no current price or stock

### HK

- [Watsons Hong Kong](https://www.watsons.com.hk/en/curel-intensive-moisture-cream-40g/p/BP_221702): HK$135; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Hong Kong 40g Japan-origin cosmetic equivalent without visible JAN or full formula

### JP

- [@cosme Shopping](https://www.cosme.com/products/detail.php?product_id=30638): JP¥2,970; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact 40g Japanese quasi-drug with JAN 4901301236210; sold and shipped by @cosme

### KR

- [NANA MALL Korea](https://www.nanamall.com/ko-kr/collections/japan/products/curel-intensive-moisture-cream-40g-for-dry-sensitive-skin-type): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. The 40g offer was sold out and retailer authorization was not established

### SG

- [Watsons Singapore](https://www.watsons.com.sg/curel-intensive-moisture-facial-cream-40g/p/BP_42121): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. The current S$20.80 sale is a regional formula and the page shows Notify Me instead of Add to cart

### TW

- [Watsons Taiwan](https://www.watsons.com.tw/%E7%8F%82%E6%BD%A4%E6%BD%A4%E6%B5%B8%E4%BF%9D%E6%BF%95%E6%B7%B1%E5%B1%A4%E4%B9%B3%E9%9C%9C40g/p/BP_204656): NT$1,080; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Taiwan 40g Japan-origin cosmetic equivalent; formula label and barcode can differ

### US

- [Curél USA](https://us.curel.com/products/curel-facecare-intensive-moisture-facial-cream): $25.20; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. US regional 1.4oz 40g cosmetic formula differs from the Japanese quasi-drug

## Important notes

Japan is the 40g quasi-drug. US, Taiwan, and Hong Kong listings are regional cosmetic versions, so ingredients and labels can differ.

Japan tax-free eligibility, actual local sales tax, daily FX, shipping, card fees, warranty, and import charges can change the final cost.