KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser for oily acne-prone skin
Greek Yogurt
Probiotics
Prebiotics
Lactic Acid
Glycerin
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin as lactic acid and citric acid provide mild exfoliation to help manage impurities, while sodium cocoyl alaninate and sodium cocoyl isethionate gently cleanse without stripping. The absence of harsh ingredients ensures no irritation for your oily skin.
- While the cleansing action is supportive, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts, or to more effectively regulate oiliness.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily to help clear your breakouts.
- Apply this cleanser as the first step in the morning and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow it with your toner and moisturizer.
- Gently massage a small amount of the cleanser onto your face using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help clean deeply and remove excess oil. This works best for oily skin types.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use.
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 oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser offers moderate suitability for oily skin by providing mild exfoliation and gentle cleansing without irritation, though it lacks specialized ingredients to directly target acne or regulate oiliness. Cleansers that fit this skin better need powerful ingredients to address breakouts and control oil production while cleansing effectively.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Lactic acid, citric acid, and gentle cleansers help manage impurities and wash away dirt without irritation on oily skin. This skin type needs products with targeted ingredients to control oil and clear breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
What does Greek Yogurt do for oily acne-prone skin?
Greek Yogurt helps keep oily acne-prone skin calm and clear by providing moisture without feeling heavy. It may gently smooth the skin surface while supporting a balanced feel throughout the day.
What do Probiotics do for oily acne-prone skin?
Probiotics help calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing pimples, decreasing swelling, and balancing the skin bacteria. They may also improve skin barrier function and reduce redness with fewer side effects than traditional treatments.
Journal of Experimental Pharmacology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser fits into both your morning and evening routines as the first step after removing makeup at night. Because it is a gentle wash that lacks specialized blemish-fighting ingredients, an oily acne-prone routine needs added salicylic acid or similar acne-targeted treatments to properly control breakouts and oiliness.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in the same routine as retinol by applying the cleanser first to wash your face, rinsing it off, and then following with your retinol treatment once your skin is dry. This gentle cleansing step is unlikely to cause irritation when paired with retinol.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily as part of your morning and evening routine to gently wash your oily skin. It uses mild ingredients that clean without stripping your skin barrier, though an oily acne-prone skin type also needs targeted breakout-fighting ingredients and oil-regulating components.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause irritation for oily acne-prone skin, as it gently cleanses without harsh ingredients. However, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly target acne or regulate oiliness, which oily acne-prone skin needs.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body and around the eyes because its gentle ingredients are safe for delicate areas. Oily acne-prone skin needs a cleanser that regulates oil and targets blemishes directly.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
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
Sodium 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, 2007Daily treatment with a facial serum containing multiple acids reduced post-inflammatory hyperchromia lesion grade and number by 29.4% at 56 days, and decreased skin oiliness by 30.7% at 7 days in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021A novel composition containing salicylic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, HEPES, glycolic acid, citric acid, and dioic acid showed similar tolerance and efficacy compared with clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in subjects with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013Facial 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, 2020A 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, 2017The 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, 2001
Why other cleansers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Topical 5% tea tree oil gel significantly improved total acne lesions and acne severity index compared to placebo in 60 patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris, showing 3.55 times and 5.75 times greater efficacy respectively.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Tea tree oil gel and face wash significantly reduced total facial acne lesions from 23.7 to 10.7 and improved investigator global assessment scores in 14 participants with mild to moderate facial acne over 12 weeks.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 2017
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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