Frudia Blue Grape

Blue grape (Vitis vinifera) extract brings a high concentration of polyphenols - specifically resveratrol, proanthocyanidins, and tannins - that have two complementary actions on oily skin. First, the tannins act as natural astringents: they bind to skin proteins and temporarily tighten the pore walls, reducing the visible diameter of enlarged pores. Second, the polyphenols have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity that targets the sebaceous overactivity that makes pores visible in the first place. Sebum overproduction is often driven by oxidative stress and inflammation in the sebaceous gland - polyphenols interrupt this pathway. The combined effect is a reduction in visible pore size and shine, particularly in the T-zone, with regular use over two to four weeks.

The FRUDIA Blue Grape Scrub Cleansing Foam (145g) combines a foaming cleanser with physical micro-exfoliants for a double-action cleansing step. The foam removes surface sebum and impurities while the scrub particles loosen and lift the keratin plugs and oxidized sebum that form blackheads and visibly enlarged pores. At 145g it is a practical size for daily use. Use it as the second cleanse in a double-cleanse routine - after an oil-based cleanser removes makeup and sunscreen - or as a standalone cleanser on no-makeup days when sebum is the primary cleansing target. Use it two to three times per week if you have sensitive or easily irritated skin; daily use is appropriate for very resilient, oil-prone skin that tolerates regular gentle exfoliation without barrier disruption.

The FRUDIA Blue Grape Pore Control Toner (195ml) is the first active step in the Blue Grape routine, applied immediately after cleansing while the skin is still slightly damp from rinsing. The toner delivers blue grape extract in a liquid that sweeps over the face to tighten pores, remove last traces of cleanser, and set the pH for the serum step that follows. At 195ml it is a generous size - approximately two to four months at once-daily use. Apply with a cotton pad, swiping along the T-zone and any pore-prominent areas, or press directly with clean hands for a gentler application. The astringent quality of the blue grape tannins is noticeable as a light tightening sensation, which many oily skin users find satisfying as a sign of the active working.

The FRUDIA Blue Grape Pore Control Serum (50g) is the concentrated treatment step, applied after the toner and before the cream. At 50g, it is a standard serum size for two to three months of daily use at three to four drops per application. The serum format delivers the blue grape polyphenols at higher concentration than the toner, targeting pore-prone zones - particularly the nose, chin, and forehead - where visible pores are most prominent. Focus the application on these areas rather than the full face, or use the full-face application for overall sebum regulation. The Hurdia Hurdia Blue Grape Pore Control Serum is an alternate version of the same formula, packaged or distributed under the secondary FRUDIA sub-brand naming.

The FRUDIA Blue Grape Nose Pack (60g) is a targeted treatment for the nose - the area where enlarged pores and blackheads are most visible and most resistant to general-routine products. Nose packs are a common Korean skincare format: a clay or gel mask applied specifically to the nose, left to dry or set for 10-20 minutes, then removed with water to pull out loosened sebum plugs. The Blue Grape formula adds polyphenol astringency to the physical pore-clearing action, which helps tighten pores after the sebum plugs are removed. Use it once or twice per week as a dedicated pore treatment step, separate from your daily toner and serum routine. Always follow with toner and serum after the nose pack to prevent the skin from overproducing sebum in response to the extraction.

The FRUDIA Blue Grape Pore Control Cream (55g) closes the daily Blue Grape routine as the moisturizing step. For oily and combination skin, a cream that moisturizes without adding oil is essential - many oily-skin types skip moisturizer on the assumption that their skin does not need it, which typically worsens sebum overproduction as the skin compensates for dehydration. The Blue Grape Cream is formulated as a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer that provides the hydration oily skin needs while the blue grape extract continues its sebum-regulating action through the moisturizing step. Apply after the serum has absorbed, using a small amount spread lightly across the face. In summer or humid climates, a thin application is sufficient.

The FRUDIA Blue Grape Sebum Control Cooling Sun Gel (50g) is the sunscreen in the Blue Grape range - a gel-format SPF designed specifically for oily and combination skin types that find most sunscreens too heavy or shine-inducing. The sebum control positioning means the formula incorporates mattifying and oil-absorbing ingredients alongside the UV filters, extending the routine's pore control benefits into the sun protection step. The cooling sensation on application is from a blend of cooling actives common in Korean sun gels, which makes it particularly pleasant for summer use when heavy SPF feels suffocating. Apply it as the last step in the morning routine, after the Blue Grape Cream. The 50g size provides two to three months of daily face-only application at the correct quarter-teaspoon dose.

A full Blue Grape routine for oily skin: morning - cleanse with the Scrub Cleansing Foam (or a lighter daily cleanser if the scrub is reserved for alternate days), apply the Pore Control Toner with a cotton pad, press in the Pore Control Serum on pore-prone areas, apply the Pore Control Cream, finish with the Sebum Control Cooling Sun Gel. Evening - double-cleanse or use the Scrub Foam as the second cleanse step, apply the toner, serum, and cream. Once or twice weekly, add the Nose Pack as the dedicated nose treatment after cleansing and before toning. This full routine addresses pore control at every layer - the scrub foam clears plugs mechanically, the toner astringes, the serum treats, the cream regulates, and the sun gel protects while controlling midday shine.