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KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream for dry sensitive skin

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  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A weak match for dry sensitive skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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

  • Offers moderate suitability for your dry skin due to the humectant action of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which hydrate and plump the skin. Macadamia seed oil and avocado oil are present to provide some emollient and occlusive benefits, though they are not in sufficient concentrations to fully address dryness.
  • The product provides general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, which are supportive for your dry or flaky skin.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry and sensitive skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
  • Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 4.1k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this lightweight gel-cream is highly recommended for oily and combination skin types, effectively controlling shine and providing a matte finish without feeling heavy. Users frequently report softer skin and a smoother complexion, though results for pore reduction are inconsistent, with some noticing significant blurring and others finding the effect minimal. This product is generally well-tolerated by sensitive skin.

Highlights

  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly”
    • “feels like nothing on”
    • “perfect for humid weather”
    • “zero residue left”
  • Controls oil Often Mentioned
    • “kept me matte all day”
    • “controlled my T-zone oil”
    • “no midday shine”
    • “balances sebum production”
  • Smooths skin Often Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft”
    • “velvety finish”
    • “makeup glides on perfectly”
    • “improves skin surface”
  • Not for dry skin Often Mentioned
    • “felt tight after an hour”
    • “need more moisture”
    • “clings to dry patches”
    • “not hydrating enough for winter”
  • Good for sensitive Sometimes Noted
    • “calmed my redness”
    • “gentle on acne-prone skin”
    • “no stinging”
  • Pore reduction subtle Sometimes Noted
    • “didn't erase pores”
    • “pores look the same”
    • “blurring effect is minimal”
    • “expected more pore shrinking”
  • Small for price Sometimes Noted
    • “jar is very small”
    • “expensive for the amount”
    • “ran out too quickly”
    • “pricey for a daily moisturizer”
  • Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
    • “scent is too overpowering”
    • “smells like strong grapes”
    • “fragrance lingered too long”
    • “wish it was unscented”

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Questions and answers

Why is KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream a weak match for dry sensitive skin?

This cream is a weak match for your dry sensitive skin because, although it contains hydrating and soothing ingredients, it lacks sufficient amounts of rich smoothing and sealing oils to fully address dryness. A moisturizing treatment for dry sensitive skin needs rich nourishing ingredients and deep moisture-locking agents to ensure optimal hydration and skin barrier support.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?

This cream is a weak match for dry sensitive skin because it lacks sufficient concentrations of softening and sealing oils to fully address dryness. A product of this type needs rich nourishing ingredients and skin barrier support to provide optimal hydration and relief.

Nanomaterials, 2024

What does Salicylic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?

Salicylic acid is generally a poor fit for dry, sensitive skin because it is designed to clear out pores by removing excess oil, which can easily leave dry skin irritated. A product of this type needs gentle exfoliating helpers paired with rich, soothing moisturizers and barrier-repairing ingredients to keep dry skin calm and comfortable.

What does Santorini Grape Extract do for dry sensitive skin?

Santorini Grape Extract helps calm dry sensitive skin by fighting daily stress and reducing irritation. It also supports skin strength and keeps the surface smooth.

Phytomedicine, 2024Biomolecules, 2021

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?

This cream is a weak match for dry sensitive skin, as it lacks enough softening and sealing ingredients to fully lock in moisture. A product of this type needs richer plant oils and hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to properly soothe and comfort dry skin. It is used as an evening treatment step, applied after cleansing and toning.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cream alongside retinol by applying it as your treatment step in the evening routine before your moisturizer. A product of this type for dry sensitive skin needs richer oils and deeper hydrators to fully soothe and prevent flaking.

How often should I use this cream?

Use this cream in your evening routine, starting once a week and slowly using it more often if your skin tolerates it well. To properly care for dry sensitive skin, a product of this type needs rich oils and butters in high enough amounts to deeply soften the skin and lock in moisture.

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?

This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin because it is free of harsh ingredients, though it may not fully address severe dryness. A product for this skin type needs rich nourishing oils and deep hydrators to lock in moisture and keep flaky skin soft and smooth.

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this cream on your body or around your eyes because it has a very safe profile and is unlikely to cause irritation for dry and sensitive skin. However, since this type of product is a weak match for dry skin, it needs richer oils and butters to deeply soften and smooth dry areas.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).

What the research says

  • A 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, 2017
  • Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.

    Nanomaterials, 2024
  • Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.

    CMAJ, 2010
  • A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.

    BioMed Research International, 2020
  • Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • A combination of Vitis vinifera shoot extract and a biotechnological extract demonstrated significant in vitro and in vivo antioxidant effects and improved clinical signs of photoaged skin in female subjects after a 4-week application.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2007
  • Pre-treatment with Vitis vinifera L. water extract (100 ΓΙg/mL) demonstrated antioxidant and scavenger activity against UV-A radiation and exerted an anti-mutagenic effect by maintaining apoptosis in UV-A and UV-B irradiated human keratinocytes (HaCaT).

    Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2020
  • A water extract from grapevine leaves inhibited proinflammatory-induced interleukin-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor secretion in human keratinocytes compared to untreated challenged cells.

    Antioxidants, 2019
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.

    Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
  • Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.

    Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
  • Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.

    Biomolecules, 2025

Why other moisturizers fit dry sensitive skin better

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Jojoba Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Dicaprylyl Ether, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Macadamia Seed Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Cyclodextrin, Epilobium Fleischeri Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Phytosterols, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Sodium Gluceptate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Troxerutin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum

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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