Biodance Pore Tightening Collagen Cream for dry sensitive skin
Collagen
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic AcidAverage
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other moisturizers 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 moisturizing and pore tightening for your dry and sensitive skin, as glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide hydration and collagen aids in barrier repair.
- While beneficial for general hydration, the formula does not specifically target dryness or flakiness as effectively as a richer emollient cream would.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsUsers frequently praise this cream for providing deep hydration and a desirable 'glass skin' glow, leaving skin feeling plump and smooth. While it effectively enhances skin texture and barrier function, the pore-tightening benefits are often noted as subtle and requiring consistent, long-term use.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves my skin feeling hydrated and soft without any greasiness.”
- “My face looks fuller and younger after using it.”
- “It's incredibly hydrating... makes my skin feel plump and firm.”
- “Hydration lasts quite a while, and the finish looks polished.”
Elegant texture Often Mentioned
- “Texture is delightfully bouncy... absorbs well and isn't too heavy.”
- “Spreads smoothly across my skin with this satisfying, snug feeling.”
- “Absorbs beautifully and feels fresh.”
- “Finishes with a rich, bouncy texture without being too heavy.”
Glass skin glow Often Mentioned
- “It just gives this 'this is my natural glow!' kind of feeling.”
- “Gives you that 'glass-skin' glow that Korean beauty is known to provide.”
- “My skin looks really great, and my makeup applies well.”
- “Beautiful glow it gives is seriously addictive.”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “The price is a bit steep... I wouldn't recommend it unless it's on sale.”
- “A bit expensive... makes me hesitate to buy it.”
- “Not sure if ready to buy it again for this price.”
Smoother skin Sometimes Noted
- “My skin texture evened out and the area around my pores looked noticeably smoother.”
- “Forehead lines are smoother.”
- “Skin feels smooth and soft.”
Subtle pore results Sometimes Noted
- “Pore-minimizing effect isn't dramatic enough that you'd notice it right away.”
- “Didn't notice much effect on wrinkles or pore tightening.”
- “Still testing regarding anti-aging and pore minimizing effect.”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “Containers with a pump usually aren't able to be opened at all [to get the last bit].”
- “The lid is a bit flimsy... tends to pop open if you accidentally bump it.”
- “Can't tell how much is left and it ran out before I could order more.”
Too rich for oily Rarely Noted
- “If you have oily skin, you may want to be cautious as the rich texture might not be ideal.”
- “Seemed to clog pores slightly, causing a few small bumps.”
- “Can feel heavy for oily skin.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Biodance Pore Tightening Collagen Cream work for dry sensitive skin?
Biodance Pore Tightening Collagen Cream works as an average fit for dry sensitive skin, offering moderate hydration and pore tightening while remaining safe and unlikely to cause irritation. Because it does not specifically target dryness as effectively as other options, dry skin needs a richer cream packed with nourishing emollients and humectants to lock in moisture and support the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and collagen make this cream a fit for your skin by providing hydration and helping repair the skin barrier. Because it is an average fit, a product of this type needs richer moisturizing ingredients to better target dry and flaky skin.
What does Collagen do for dry sensitive skin?
Collagen helps dry sensitive skin by improving moisture, hydration, and overall barrier function to keep skin soft and smooth. It may also help reduce water loss and calm irritation as part of your daily routine.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022
What does Niacinamide do for dry sensitive skin?
Niacinamide helps dry sensitive skin by calming irritation and keeping moisture locked in so your face feels soft and smooth. It works to build up your skin barrier and calm redness while being very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2013
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in your evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer. It works for your skin, but a product of this type needs richer nourishing oils or butter to better handle dryness and flakiness.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream in your evening routine after your retinol treatment, as it provides safe hydration without harsh ingredients. To properly care for dry sensitive skin, this type of product needs rich moisturizing ingredients that deeply target dryness and flakiness.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, as treatments fit best there for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. It is safe for your skin with a low risk of irritation, though dry and sensitive skin needs a richer emollient cream with ingredients like shea butter or ceramides to better target dryness and flakiness.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that trigger irritation. It offers moderate hydration, but a product of this type for dry skin needs a richer, heavier cream to truly tackle flaky areas and deeply soften rough spots.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body because its safe formula is unlikely to cause irritation. However, because it only offers moderate hydration, dry skin on the body needs a richer cream with heavier moisturizing oils and butters to stay soft and smooth.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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
Why other moisturizers fit dry sensitive skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Collagen, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine
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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