Biodance Pore Tightening Collagen Cream for oily skin
Collagen
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic AcidLow
- AverageOily Skin Fit
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A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin due to glycerin and niacinamide, which hydrate and help regulate oil production.
- Hyaluronic acid provides additional hydration, but stronger oil-controlling ingredients would be needed for optimal results in managing oily shine.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
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
Why is Biodance Pore Tightening Collagen Cream a weak match for oily skin?
This cream provides some hydration and helps manage oil, but it lacks the stronger oil-controlling ingredients needed for optimal results on oily skin. Oily skin of this type needs products with lightweight textures, ingredients that support the skin barrier, and no heavy oils to avoid adding extra shine or clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks stronger oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine. A moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs effective soothing and hydrating ingredients, peptides, and the absence of heavy oils to keep the skin balanced and clear without feeling greasy.
What does Collagen do for oily skin?
Collagen helps keep oily skin hydrated and balanced without adding heaviness. It improves overall skin condition and helps maintain moisture levels, but an oily skin routine also needs ingredients that control excess oil and clear pores.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024
What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and any cleansing toner, followed by a moisturizer. A product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage oily shine.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream in your evening routine after your retinol treatment to help lock in hydration. For oily skin, this type of product also needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment in the morning or evening as part of your daily routine. Because it is a weak match for oily skin, a product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage oily shine.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream may feel too rich and potentially clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as reviewers note it can be heavy. Oily skin typically needs lighter textures and stronger oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine effectively without heaviness.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on your body and around the eyes, though it is a weak match for oily facial skin. The thin skin in these areas and across the body benefits greatly from gentle moisturizers containing hyaluronic acid and glycerin to keep it smooth and hydrated.
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 oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Collagen, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine
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