KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer for combination skin
Black Pine Extract
4d Bio-Shapelift
Squalane
Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Yam Root Extract
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
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
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your combination skin due to Glycerin and Squalane, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, but lacks stronger seboregulating ingredients to fully address oily shine.
- Salicylic Acid provides keratolytic action for mild exfoliation, while Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment offers some antioxidant benefits, contributing to overall skin health.
- The product 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 moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.1Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with mature or dry skin frequently praise this moisturizer for its ability to visibly plump and firm the skin, often describing a "bouncy" effect that diminishes fine lines. While the rich yet lightweight texture is a major hit, the product's distinct fragrance is a polarizing feature that some find delightful and others find overpowering or irritating.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
- “extremely moisturizing”
- “feels very hydrating”
- “relieves dry, tight skin”
- “restores plump hydration”
- “skin looks and feels amazing”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “rich... without being greasy”
- “absorbs well”
- “no sticky aftermath”
- “feels nice and light”
- “texture... is very light”
Visibly firms skin Often Mentioned
- “brings bounce back”
- “firms, moisturizes, plumps”
- “diminishes wrinkles”
- “tightened the appearance”
- “saw firmer skin”
Improves mature skin Sometimes Noted
- “great for mature skin”
- “helps fine lines”
- “restores elasticity”
- “youthful glow”
- “gives... young fresh look”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “scent seems to be stronger”
- “tutti frutti type of fragrance”
- “prefer it to be unscented”
- “makes my eyes water”
- “scent... might be too strong”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “expensive”
- “higher price point”
- “investment”
- “pricy”
- “expensive for what it is”
Skin sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “burns sensitive skin”
- “makes my eyes water”
- “not great for sensitive skin”
- “irritates eyes”
- “caused watering eyes”
Too rich/heavy Rarely Noted
- “too rich to use at night”
- “too rich for hot weather”
- “save it for... cooler days”
- “too heavy for summer”
- “greasy for some”
Sources: lovi.care, ipsy.com, lovelyskin.com, neversaydiebeauty.com, skinsort.com, ulta.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Korres Bounce Firming Moisturizer work for combination skin?
This moisturizer works reasonably well for combination skin by providing moderate hydration and gentle exfoliation, though it lacks stronger ingredients to fully manage oily shine. A moisturizing treatment for combination skin needs effective brightening and hydrating ingredients that reduce oily shine without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and squalane make this cream a good fit by providing moderate hydration and supporting your skin barrier, while salicylic acid offers mild exfoliation. However, combination skin needs products that also include strong oil-balancing ingredients to reduce shine.
What does Black Pine Extract do for combination skin?
Black Pine Extract helps keep combination skin firm and smooth by supporting elasticity and targeting early signs of aging. Because combination skin needs balanced moisture and firmness without heavy oils, products with this extract work best when they also include lightweight hydrators to keep dry patches soft and oily areas calm.
What does 4d Bio-Shapelift do for combination skin?
4d Bio-Shapelift helps firm combination skin and smooth the look of wrinkles. A product of this type needs volumizing ingredients and moisturizers that lift and plump sagging areas without making the T-zone overly oily.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream goes in the morning and evening routine right after cleansing and toning, and before sunscreen in the morning. Combination skin needs a moisturizer of this type that also includes ingredients to balance oil.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with this moisturizer. This routine helps keep your skin soft and comfortable while minimizing potential dryness from the retinol. To work best for combination skin, a product of this type also needs oil-controlling ingredients to help manage shine.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily, in the morning and evening, as part of your routine. Daily application helps maintain skin moisture and barrier function.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin, as it has a safe formula with no harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation. To fully suit combination skin, a product of this type needs added ingredients that balance oil and control shine.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is safe for your skin, though a product for the eye area or body needs ingredients that target specific thickness and barrier needs.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol and parfum). Oleyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, and behenyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
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, 2017Kombucha-mediated fermentation of aloe vera gel for 10 and 20 days enhanced its phenolic and flavonoid content, antioxidant capacity, cytoprotective effects, enzyme inhibition against collagenase, elastase, and hyaluronidase, and moisturizing properties compared to unfermented gel.
Molecules, 2025Kombucha Yerba Mate ferments after 14 and 21 days of fermentation showed about a 40% inhibition of lipoxygenase, collagenase, and elastase enzymes, long-lasting skin hydration, and increased cell viability on keratinocyte and fibroblast cell lines compared to unfermented extracts.
Scientific Reports, 2021Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Nanostructured lipid carriers prepared with glyceryl distearate and Passiflora edulis seed oil using ultrasonication exhibited superior physicochemical properties, high occlusion, and non-irritant potential in the HET-CAM assay compared to other tested formulations.
Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2020Media-milled nano/submicrometer yam particles increased the contents of bioactive compounds and enhanced collagen secretion while inhibiting MMP-1 in skin fibroblast cells (WS1) compared to unreduced yam and diosgenin.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylic Capric Myristic Stearic Triglyceride, Oleyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Isoamyl Laurate, Cetyl Palmitate, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Olus Huile Oil, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil, Squalane, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, Behenyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Citric Acid, Dextran, Yam Root Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycine Soja Soybean Sterols, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Hexyldecanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Pinus Nigra Bark Extract, Pinus Nigra Needle Extract Bud, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Sodium Citrate, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, 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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