KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser for combination skin
Greek Yogurt
Probiotics
Prebiotics
Lactic Acid
Glycerin
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other cleansers fit it better.
- The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Highly suitable for your combination skin, lactic acid and citric acid offer mild exfoliation and pH modulation to support your skin's natural balance, while glycerin and saccharide isomerate provide hydration beneficial for oily shine.
- Sodium cocoyl alaninate and sodium cocoyl isethionate offer moderate cleansing, gently lifting impurities to support your combination skin.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM as part of your daily routine. Start 3×/week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your skin using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- For the best results , apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin to help lift away excess oil.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly favored by individuals with sensitive, dry, or acne-prone skin for its ability to provide a deep, comfortable clean without causing tightness or irritation. Users consistently report that it effectively removes makeup and impurities while soothing redness and maintaining the skin's natural moisture barrier.
Highlights
Non-stripping formula Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft”
- “No tightness”
- “Doesn't dry out”
Creamy, rich texture Often Mentioned
- “Luxurious foam”
- “Feels like moisturizer”
- “Velvety feel”
Gentle on sensitivity Often Mentioned
- “Calms redness”
- “No irritation”
Effective makeup removal Sometimes Noted
- “Melts away makeup”
- “Removes mascara”
- “No double cleanse”
Packaging inconvenient Sometimes Noted
- “Needs a pump”
- “Twist top annoying”
- “Hard to use”
Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “Scent not for everyone”
- “Contains perfume”
- “Irritated eyes”
Price point Rarely Noted
- “Expensive for cleanser”
- “Pricey for size”
- “Worth the cost”
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Questions and answers
How well does Korres Foaming Cream Cleanser work for combination skin?
This cleanser works for combination skin, though other products fit it better because it may not fully address all concerns in the oilier zones. Cleansers of this type need a balance of moisturizing agents to maintain hydration while effectively cleansing without stripping moisture, along with ingredients that manage oily shine.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
This cleanser suits combination skin thanks to lactic acid and citric acid for gentle exfoliation and pH balance, glycerin and saccharide isomerate for hydration, and mild cleansers like sodium cocoyl alaninate and sodium cocoyl isethionate. However, a cleanser for this skin also needs more comprehensive moisturizing agents and barrier-supporting extracts to properly manage both oily and dry zones without leaving gaps.
What does Greek Yogurt do for combination skin?
Greek Yogurt helps keep combination skin balanced by supporting moisture and keeping the surface calm. This type of skin needs gentle hydration and ingredients that support the skin barrier without feeling heavy or oily.
International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, 2008American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003
What do Probiotics do for combination skin?
Probiotics help keep combination skin calm and balanced by supporting the skin barrier and reducing irritation across oily and dry areas. They may also improve skin moisture while helping to keep pores clear and skin smooth.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Experimental Dermatology, 2019
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine after any makeup remover and before your toner and moisturizer. A daily routine with a gentle cleanser helps keep your skin balanced and clean without stripping away needed moisture.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol by applying it as your first step to gently lift impurities without irritating your skin. This cleanser needs mild exfoliating ingredients like lactic acid and hydrating agents like glycerin to help balance your combination skin.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Using a mild cleanser daily helps lift impurities and maintain your skin's natural balance.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it contains gentle cleansing agents and safe ingredients that do not irritate. A product for this skin type needs mild cleansers like sodium cocoyl isethionate, along with hydrating ingredients like glycerin and soothing lactic acid to keep the skin balanced without heavy oils.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser can be used on the body and around the eyes, though the thin skin on the eyelids may be more sensitive than the skin on your body.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A novel moisturizer containing saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier recovery, improves hydration, reduces erythema, and alleviates discomfort compared to a control moisturizer following intense pulsed light treatment in subjects with skin aging.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Sodium cocoyl isethionate micelles are too large to penetrate stratum corneum aqueous pores, resulting in significant steric hindrance that prevents skin barrier perturbation and explains its skin mildness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007Facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP) increased moisture, decreased transepidermal water loss, and maintained elasticity compared to control regions on the forehead, cheek, and chin.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Ingredients
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lactic Acid, Lactis Proteinum Whey Protéine Du Lait Protein, Lactobacillus, Lactose, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Maltodextrin, Maris Aqua Sea Water Eau De Mer, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Saccharide Isomerate, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Phytate, Titanium Dioxide, Yogurt, Yogurt Powder, Zea Mays Starch
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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