What it is:A moisturizer that hydrates the skin and preserves its youthfulness. What it is formulated to do:This moisturizer's velvety-soft texture instantly melts into the skin to deliver natural, skin perfecting minerals to create a flawless complexion on application. What else you need to know:Dior Gardens, a collection of dedicated plots of land throughout the world, produce incomparable plant ingredients for this product. A powerful concentration of mallow extract joins a unique combination of jisten, centella, and black rose. These ingredients help to even skin's texture, refine pores, and regulate sebum production while significantly hydrating the skin and preserving its youthfulness.

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Questions & Answers for Dior Skin Perfect Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer

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Do you need a primer when using this?

I have oily skin and large pores. I was wondering do I still need to use a primer after I put this on to help my makeup last longer and control the oily-ness?

asked 2 years ago

drbecks

(Los Angeles, CA)

on Skin Perfect Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer

7 answers

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answer 1

Yes you need a primer with this. If you where using a BB cream that would be different.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

kweezie

(Green, oH)

answer 2

yes. you always should use a moisturizer then a primer before you put on foundation

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

zinni

(Mississauga, ON)

answer 3

I don't think you NEED a primer when using this. Try it without and see what you think...

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

mheg

(New York, NY)

answer 4

no need to use primer

answered 2 years ago

samui1004

(New York, NY)

answer 5

This definitely reduces the need for a primer. This mattifies skin without making it dry. Great for combination skin!

answered 2 years ago

longtimevib

(All over - Plano, TX and Norfolk, VA)

answer 6

It's not a primer, and it's not tinted, it's a moisturizer. However, it does extend my primer and foundation so that I use a lot less of it, and it goes on smoothly. I am using just Smashbox's bronzing primer right now, and my skin looks great with just there 2 products.

answered 2 years ago

naughtyaudi

(Augusta GA)

answer 7

I wouldn't think so. It seems to work like a primer/moisturizer in one application.

answered 2 years ago

mine23

(Central US)

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Does SPF sunscreen go under or over this?

I like this moisturizer but it contains no SPF. Does anyone use this as well as a separate sunscreen lotion? If so, which one do you apply first and which one goes on top?

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

kristen23

(New York)

on Skin Perfect Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer

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answer 1

Either is fine - I usually put sunscreen on last but if you are using this as a primer, use a sunscreen first.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

mheg

(New York, NY)

answer 2

I add the Shiseido Urban Environment Protection Cream, SPF 30++ AFTER this product. I figure this product nourishes so it goes on first. The SPF protects, so it goes on last. I only wait about 3-4 minutes before applying the SPF.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

lyjano

(New York, NY)

answer 3

when I put my sunscreen on, i generally put it on after, but it doesn't really make a difference

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

zinni

(Mississauga, ON)

answer 4

It goes over this. I use this at night and I use my moisturizer with SPF in the morning. SPF is needed to protect your skin against the sun.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

tknight

(New York, NY)

answer 5

As you mentioned this product does not have any SPF to it. I use a separate sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) on top of this product. My dermatologist always recommends/reminds me to use one (SPF 30 or higher), even with products that contain a lower amount of SPF in it. Other moisturizers I've used in the past usually say a SPF-15 and I wear a separate sunscreen on top of it.

To use a separate sunscreen, put it on over your moisturizer, that way the moisturizer can absorb into your skin and do what it's supposed to do. If you put the sunscreen on first, the moisturizer has a barrier between your skin and can't do what it's supposed to.

I hope this makes sense.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

snseol

(Blue Springs, MO)

answer 6

We recommend applying sunscreen on top of the moisturizer.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

Question

I am 16 years old and I was wondering if I am too young to use 'Skin Perfect - Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer'?

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

ela123

(Sheffeild)

on Skin Perfect Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer

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answer 1

It's NEVER too early to start taking good care of your skin. IF you have the money, I'd say sure, try it out because this moisturizer is good for young skin. However, you can find SO many other GREAT products that are way less expensive IF money is a concern.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

sadcatdm

(San Jose, CA)

answer 2

not at all its just going to refine texture hydrate while regulating sebum and perfect your skin to maintain its youthfulness

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

laurendarling

(Boomingdale, IL)

answer 3

No I don't think so - if you want a pore-refining moisturizer and you want something that is mattifying than use it - I wouldn't about your age.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

mheg

(New York, NY)

answer 4

I don't see why not, as long as it's reasonable for your budget. Try to use an SPF with it too, like the Shiseido one I mentioned in my post. I'm 27 and I used to tan all the time when I was your age. I have to get a chemical peel to get rid of damaged skin cells!

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

lyjano

(New York, NY)

answer 5

Yes maam! Start with a sephora brand moisturizer you shouldn't have to use a high dollar Dior cream at your age.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

wtxtumbleweed

(West BFE Texas)

answer 6

To ensure all of your concerns are addressed, we recommend calling us at 1-877-SEPHORA for a skincare consultation by phone. Thanks!

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

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Scented

Is this heavily scented? My throat closes up with scented moisturizers, please share if you can!!

asked 1 year, 9 months ago

evieeve

(denver, co)

on Skin Perfect Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer

5 answers

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answer 1

It smells like vodka. I'm not sensitive to smells, but this makes me want to gag. I don't think I've ever used something that smelled to strongly of alcohol.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

maryalida

(Salinas, CA)

answer 2

Yes, it is highly scented, which I personally enjoy. But I can understand some may not like this element to it.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

sadcatdm

(San Jose, CA)

answer 3

I didn't think it was heavily scented at all.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

mheg

(New York, NY)

answer 4

It does not have a strong scent at ALL - just light and clean and goes away within a couple of minutes. If you react badly just return it - Sephora has a VERY generous return policy.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

lisalee114

(Charlotte, NC)

answer 5

No, this product is not heavily-scented. It has a very light scent that I think smells like baby powder. But it is not overpowering at all. If you are very sensitive to smells, try going to your Sephora store and asking for a sample. If you don't have a store near you, Sephora has an excellent return policy. I would say to try it, and if you don't like it you can always return it. Hope this helps!

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

nueseyrn

(TX)

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Is this really a moisturizer or a serum?

I have a friend working for Dior in Taiwan. She told me this is actually a serum, not quite a moisturizer. She said even the official translation for this is "pore perfecting serum". And it should be used "AFTER" daily lotion, which I am really confused about (doesn't make any sense to me) She said this is somewhat like the Clinique Moisture surge which you use after all your other skincare products. But if this really works as a serum, wouldn't it be best to use it before lotion/cream? And if this isn't a moisturizer, we would need to know which serum to use first (my other Lancome serum is used for brightening and giving more even complexion) If they were used in the wrong order, then I would not get the benefits from one of them...

asked 1 year, 7 months ago

icedmochi

(NJ)

on Skin Perfect Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer

5 answers

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answer 1

Not sure if this helps - but my derm. has me put my retinol product on after my lotion - it helps be less harsh on the skin and it absorbs better somehow. I used this as a lotion in the fall and it worked fine for me, but in the winter when I needed a more intense lotion it didn't work. What you are saying makes sense to me now. It actually made my skin itchy and irritated when it hadn't before.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

whatnnisleft

(Seattle, WA)

answer 2

Your question is great. I would say that this is a mattifying serum, just from having used it. If you have oily skin like I sometimes do, this would be more of a moisturizer, because adding anything else would give TOO MUCH moisture. And yes, serums should be added before a moisturizer/spf, so the woman at the Dior counter was incorrect.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

maryalida

(Salinas, CA)

answer 3

This is a Moisturizor, so it needs to be applied EVERY time you wash your face -strip your face of its natural oils. Therefore you'll need to replenish it back with moisture. So this should usually be the last product to be applied to your face.
1.cleanser
2. toner (if you really nead it)
3. serum or corrective cream
4. moisturizure

It does have a "feel" to it as some corrective serums/creams leave, but it's moisturizing. So you may be adding 2 moisturizors to your face.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

sadcatdm

(San Jose, CA)

answer 4

i know 2 dior reps and they said this is in fact a moisturizer and this is your last step before makeup

they also said you can cut out ur primer with this product because it creates a smooth canvas

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

laurendarling

(Boomingdale, IL)

answer 5

I think it depends on your skin type. I have oily/combination skin. I use it as a moisturizer and serum. I cleanse, tone, and then put this on, and then use my spf powder makeup. I find that this gives me the right amount of moisture that I need. I would try it alone and see how your skin does--if it feels dry, I would add a moisturizer. I'm not sure when I put the moisturizer on because this really does act as a great makeup primer so maybe after a moisturizer.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

Jenni

(McMinnville, OR)

Question

How old do you have to be to start using 'Skin Perfect - Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer'?

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

Anonymous

(Sheffeild)

on Skin Perfect Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer

5 answers

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answer 1

Any age! "Age-defying" or "restoring" products help to keep the skin looking youthful and fresh in the future. Many of these products have special proteins, enzymes, and vitamins that will help to keep skin looking younger for longer in the future. This particular product is for minimizing pores (although it's not that spectacular at that), but there is no age minimum for wanting pretty skin.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

maryalida

(Salinas, CA)

answer 2

theres really no age limit if you feel you have rough texture, large pores, and combination or oily skin then this is the moisturizer for you

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

laurendarling

(Boomingdale, IL)

answer 3

Age doesn't matter - shop by your skincare concern.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

mheg

(New York, NY)

answer 4

You can use it at whatever age you like. Just be sure to make sure it suits your skin type

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

zinni

(Mississauga, ON)

answer 5

Any age! I wondered the same thing at first. Thought that I may be a bit too young to use this product, i'm 29. But my skin has improved dramatically!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

tknight

(New York, NY)

Question

When, and what with

I just wanted to ask if I'm using this product correctly. I wash my face, use toner, apply this, then SPF15 moisturizer and make up in the morning.

What about night time? wash my face, toner, this, and night mask,,,? or I don't need this product at night time?

asked 1 year, 7 months ago

manica

(Las Vegas NV)

on Skin Perfect Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer

4 answers

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answer 1

This is correct! You would only use this in the morning, and before a moisturizer with spf (like a serum), and then makeup if desired.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

maryalida

(Salinas, CA)

answer 2

I use this product EVERY time I wash my face -strip my face of all its natural oils. Therefore I need to replenish it back with moisturizure. So for you, it sounds lik both morning and night. however this should usually be the last product to be applied to your face.
1.cleanser
2. toner (if you really nead it)
3. serum or corrective cream
4. moisturizure
So yes, do apply this both in the morning and at night

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

sadcatdm

(San Jose, CA)

answer 3

yes if you feel you need the extra hydration with this product then you are using it correctly

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

laurendarling

(Boomingdale, IL)

answer 4

You got it. definitely use at night! My skin looks supple and fresh in the morning after I exfoliate and use this product

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

balison

(Fresno, CA)

Question

ingredient list

I have sensitive skin prone to breakouts and i need to know the ingredients prior to trying thanks

asked 2 years, 1 month ago

Anonymous

(ohio)

on Skin Perfect Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer

3 answers

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answer 1

The information packet inside doesn't seem to list all the ingredients. It says it is made from plant extracts, specifically Jisten, Centella and Black Rose plant extracts.

I don't think they're going to give out the list of ingredients because that's intellectual property.

I can tell you that I have allergies and sensitive skin, and this product does not bother me. (When a product does bother me, I take 1 Zyrtec and the reaction is much less severe.)

If you buy it at Sephora and you have a reaction, you can always get your money back!

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

lyjano

(New York, NY)

answer 2

I don't have a list of ingredients, but my skin breaks out quite a bit and this stuff hasn't made me break out at all. I always had a problem trying to find a moisturizer that won't contribute to my skin breaking out. This stuff doesn't even feel like lotion. It's so light and it really does melt into your skin. I love it.

answered 2 years ago

victoria6

(Pocono, PA)

answer 3

Wouldn't try this one after my experience if you have sensitive skin. Something was an irritant in this.

answered 2 years ago

mine23

(Central US)

Question

Reduce sebum

Does this product really reduce sebum in your pores?

asked 2 years, 1 month ago

Anonymous

(California)

on Skin Perfect Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer

3 answers

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answer 1

It absolutely reduced sebum on my face. In turn, the removal of that top layer of sebum made my pores more accessible - so all of my other skin care products became more effective. I was able to get rid of ALL my blackheads by using this product in combination with the Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Correction Pads (PTR pads are *great* for oily skin - my boyfriend has very oily skin and it has cleared up tremendously).

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

lyjano

(New York, NY)

answer 2

I'm REALLY oily. I've been using for about a month now, and I see no reduction at all in oil production. However, I have seen a reduction in pores, and my skin is surprisingly more even toned and firm. Best part is that it hasn't broke me out at all. I wasn't going to buy it (I got it as a deluxe sample), but that is what I am here to do tonight. I really like it now that I have been using it for awhile, but if you are looking for oil reduction, forget it.

answered 2 years ago

naughtyaudi

(Augusta GA)

answer 3

I wouldn't think so. It seems to work like a primer/moisturizer in one application.

answered 2 years ago

mine23

(Central US)

Question

Oil?

Is this moisturizer oil free? I hope it is, because i just bought it today. But i cant tell by the ingredients.

asked 1 year, 8 months ago

adamavalon

(Wichita, KS)

on Skin Perfect Pore Refining Perfecting Moisturizer

3 answers

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answer 1

This is not an oily moisturizer. It's refining and tightening, which tend to be no-greasy. LOVE THIS STUFF!

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

sadcatdm

(San Jose, CA)

answer 2

yes

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

laurendarling

(Boomingdale, IL)

answer 3

YES! I have oily skin and it is the perfect hydrator. not greasy at all and disappears into skin

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

balison

(Fresno, CA)

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