Mattifying Pore Refining Cream 50 ml

The Mattifying Pore Refining Cream from TEAM DR JOSEPH combines skincare and primer in one – developed for combination, oily and blemish-prone skin, as well as a shiny T-zone. The lightweight cream instantly mattifies, visibly smooths unevenness and makes pores appear finer without depriving the skin of essential moisture.

Finely distributed silica provides an immediate soft-focus effect: It absorbs excess shine and makes the skin’s surface appear more even. At the same time, willowherb and prickly pear support a more balanced complexion, while hyaluronic acid and aloe vera provide moisture.

• Mattifying, pore-refining face cream with an immediate soft-focus effect
• For combination, oily, blemish-prone and normal skin, especially with a shiny T-zone
• Reduces visible shine and immediately makes pores and unevenness appear finer
• Helps balance sebum production and prevent blemishes
• With Kalahari melon seed oil, silica, argan oil, aloe vera, rosehip oil, willowherb, prickly pear and hyaluronic acid
• Lightweight, velvety texture with a matte, even finish
• Ideal as a primer under makeup and may improve its staying power
• ICEA/COSMOS-certified natural cosmetics, 99.68% of natural origin
  

Noteworthy is the lightweight lipid base with Kalahari melon seed oil, argan oil and rosehip oil. It nourishes the skin and leaves it supple without creating a heavy or greasy finish – particularly important for combination skin, which can need moisture despite increased shine.

The velvety cream is very suitable as the final skincare step before makeup: It creates a smoother, matte base and may improve makeup wear. Even without makeup, it immediately provides a calmer-looking, more even finish.

If more persistent blemishes and clogged pores are also a concern alongside shine and visible pores, the cream combines well with the Deep Purifying Serum. You can find more complementary skincare in our selection for blemished skin, pimples & acne.

Since 1986, TEAM DR JOSEPH has combined traditional plant knowledge with modern cosmetic research. For oily and blemish-prone skin, the brand develops lightweight, balancing formulations that regulate sebum and shine without neglecting moisture and skin comfort.

Read more about the brand in our article TEAM DR JOSEPH – 40 years of natural cosmetics from South Tyrol.

Key ingredients

• Silica & willowherb – Silica absorbs excess shine and immediately creates a mattifying soft-focus effect. Alpine willowherb is specifically used for oily, blemish-prone skin and supports more balanced sebum production and a refined complexion.
• Kalahari melon, argan & rosehip oils – The lightweight plant oils provide the skin with valuable lipids and help maintain its suppleness. Kalahari melon seed oil absorbs particularly easily, making it very suitable for skin that needs nourishment but quickly tends to shine.
• Aloe vera, prickly pear & hyaluronic acid – The moisturizing complex helps keep the skin well hydrated and counteracts feelings of tightness. This nourishes oily or blemish-prone skin without further disrupting its balance through unnecessary drying.

How to use

• Apply in the morning and/or as needed to the cleansed and toned face.
• Massage in gently or pat in with your fingertips if you have oily skin.
• For targeted application, the cream can be applied to shiny areas such as the forehead, nose and chin.
• Use as the final skincare step before makeup.
• For an especially even primer finish, the cream can also be applied with a cosmetic brush.
  

Ingredients

Aqua / Water / Eau, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil*, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, C15-19 Alkane, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Coco-Caprylate / Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Myrica Pubescens Fruit Wax, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Epilobium Fleischeri Flower / Leaf / Stem Extract*, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrolyzed Algin, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Levulinic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Phytic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Camphor, Pinene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Zinc Sulfate.

*from controlled organic cultivation

99.68% of the ingredients are of natural origin.

FAQ

What skin type is the Mattifying Pore Refining Cream suitable for?
It is particularly suitable for combination, oily and blemish-prone skin, as well as for a shiny T-zone. TEAM DR JOSEPH also lists normal skin as a suitable skin type.

Does the cream actually shrink pores?
Pores cannot be permanently “closed” or shrunk cosmetically. Through its soft-focus effect, the cream regulates shine and makes pores and unevenness immediately less visible, leaving the complexion looking finer.

Is the Mattifying Pore Refining Cream non-comedogenic?
Yes. In an independent self-assessment study involving 20 participants over 30 days, 75% confirmed its non-comedogenic effect and simultaneously reported fewer skin blemishes.

Can I use the cream as a primer?
Yes. That is one of its strengths. The mattifying soft-focus texture creates a smooth, even base and may improve makeup wear.

What is the difference compared with the Daily Purifying Cream?
The Mattifying Pore Refining Cream focuses more strongly on immediate mattification, the optical refinement of pores and the primer effect. The Daily Purifying Cream is the more classic daily care product for blemished skin and works more specifically with clarifying ingredients such as lichen, rose myrtle, zinc and tea tree oil.

Does the mattifying cream dry out the skin?
The formulation combines mattifying ingredients with aloe vera, hyaluronic acid and lightweight plant oils. This is intended to control excess shine without unnecessarily depriving the skin of moisture.