Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask Review, Swatches

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Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask Review, Swatches: Hey guys, so I have combination skin. Therefore clay masks are my best friends forever. Love trying out new ones. I am specially drawn towards korean skin care these days because hello! glass skin! Of late, many K beauty brands have become readily available in India. Today I am going to talk about this clay mask from Innisfree. Initially when I got this, I was wondering, what is so special about “volcanic clay”. So I did a little research, I will talk more about this below.

Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask Review, Swatches

What is Volcanic Clay?

Volcanic clay is Sodium Bentonite. So when volcanoes erupt, there are ashes thrown up in the sky besides lava from the crater. These ashes, slowly settle down. Once these ashes combine with salt water, there is chemical reaction and sodium bentonite clay is formed. This clay has excellent absorption as well as anti inflammatory properties. That is why, since its discovery, it has been extensively used in skin care. Because of its amazing absorption capability, it is said to absorb all the gunk from the pores. Also, it effectively exfoliates the skin. That is why, sodium bentonite clay masks are often names as pore cleansing or pore refining masks.

About Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

  • Tightens pores + Removes sebum + Exfoliates dead skin cells + Offers deep cleansing + Enhances skin tone + Provides cooling effects
  • This clay mask with its super volcanic cluster capsules powerfully absorbs sebum to intensively resolve pore concerns.
  • What is the Super volcanic pore mask
  • Jeju volcanic clay is made from minerals released by volcanic explosions in Jeju. It’s categorized as a preserved alkaline resource and is effective in removing sebum and other impurities.
  • Contains 6,020 mg of Jeju volcanic clay)
  • Strong removal of sebum thanks to the Super volcanic capsules
  • As the capsule bursts, the mask exfoliates and removes dead skin cells. The AHA ingredient chemically exfoliates and smoothes out skin.
  • Clear, Contracted, and Refreshed Pores!
  • The strong absorption of sebum and cooling effect of the clay refreshes the skin and contracts pores

How to Use Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

  1. After cleansing, apply skin toner to refine skin texture and gently smooth over entire face, avoiding the eye and lip area.
  2. After 10 minutes, gently roll using fingertips to rinse off with lukewarm water.

Ingredients in Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

Water titanium dioxide, butylene glycol, volcanic ash, glycerin, silica, trehalose, kaolin, bentonite, polyvinyl alcohol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, zinc oxide (cl 77947), glyceryl sterate, cetearyl alcohol, juglans regia (walnut) shell power, camelllia sinensis leaf extract, citurs unshiu peel extract, opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, orchid extract, camellia japonia leaf extract, pvp, peg-100 stearate, polysorbate 60, stearic acid, palmitic acid, hydrogenated vegetable oil, xanthan gum, iron oxides (cl 77499), zea mays (corn) starch, sorbitan stearate, polyacrylate-13, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, lactic acid, polyisobutene, menthoxypropanediol, ethylhexylglycerin, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, polysorbate 20, iron oxides (cl 77491), disodium edta, phenoxyethanol

Price of Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

₹ 1100.00 for 100 mL

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In Detail Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask Review, Swatches and My Experience

The product comes in a lovely deep amber colour plastic tub with an aluminium screw lid. When you open the lid, there is an additional plastic lid inside. All the information about the product are mentioned in detail over the outer carton box. The product tub itself only has the necessary details about the product. Packaging wise, nothing to complain except that i’d have really appreciated if they included a spatula as well.

The product looks gray in colour. The consistency of the product is super thick. Its so thick, that it becomes almost very difficult to apply it on the skin. If you use it as it is, you will be able to use it but you will need to make an extra effort and spend additional couple of minutes than the time you’d spend applying any average clay mask. However, an easy hack is, you can add a few drops of rose water to improve the consistency.

It smells like a clay mask would do with some freshness in it. I know a lot of people describe the smell as floral or herbal, but I am sorry, I definitely do not get floral or herbal hints at all. If you’re someone who is used to using clay masks, you’ll know what I am talking about once you smell this. It smell like a normal clay mask would do with an added fresh element.

How I Use it

First, I wash my face with my face wash and then I was my hands with my antiseptic hand soap. I then use my fingers to apply it straight from the tub on my skin. No I do not mix it with rose water because I have become used to its consistency. So although it takes a little longer, I am able to apply it as it is. I also do not use a spatula or a spoon because I always wash my hands before applying anything on my face. Also, clean hands are as good as a clean spoon.

Immediately after application, I get a cooling minty sensation on my skin which is very welcome in this season. The cooling sensation does last for a while as the mask begins to dry on my skin. It takes about 10 minutes on my skin for the mask to dry properly in an air conditioned environment. The mask may take slightly longer or less time to dry depending on the environment and your skin type. Upon drying, it does not give a super dry and stretchy feeling, but still you can feel the mask has dried on you. Then I wash it off with normal temperature water.

Effects

So after washing it off, I definitely see a brightening effect on my skin. My skin actually feels like its calm as well as smooth. It also reduces redness around my nose area. I can see the pores around my nose shrink slightly, but this effect lasts only for about 2 to 3 hours. However the best effect of this face mask is the way it controls the oils on my face. Whenever I use it in the morning, the oily areas on my face do not get greasy or shiny for the entire day. This is the reason why I love using this before I put on makeup for an occasion.

On the downside, the oil-control effect lasts only for about a day. So I have to use it again the next day if I want the same results.

Overall Verdict

The effects of this face mask though temporary, are pretty impressive. That is why this is one of my favourite face masks to use. Regular application of this mask definitely helps pores stay clean and nice. However do not expect this to remove existing blackheads or whiteheads. I specially advise ladies with oily, combination and normal skin types to try this out. Dry skin beauties definitely should try it as well, however not sure how its oil controlling properties will behave on dry skin beauties. Therefore if you have dry skin, definitely moisturise well after using any clay based mask.

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PROs of Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

1. Like the packaging, its travel friendly and informative.
2. Love the cooling sensation it gives upon application.
3. Controls oils on my face amazingly for an entire day.
4. Slightly reduces the size of the pores for a few hours.
5. Contains lactic acid as the AHA. So it is able to exfoliate the skin as well.
6. Does not take too long to dry and does not make the skin feel too stretchy when dry.

CONs of Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

1. Lots of chemicals in the ingredients list.
2. I wish the effects were even more long lasting.
3. The thick consistency may be a problem for some.
4. No effects on existing breakouts. My Mario Badescu drying lotion is my HG for that purpose.
5. Does not 100% deep clean all the pores entirely.

MBF Advises

1. Always moisturise your face after using any face mask specially clay based masks. Use a moisturiser according to your skin type. Apply a sunscreen as well if you’re going to be out in the sun.
2. Always wash your skin before applying any mask. Also, wash your hands properly if you are going to use your fingers like I do.
3. Keep the tub tightly shut to prevent drying of the mask.

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MBF Rating

4/5

1 thought on “Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask Review, Swatches”

  1. Exactly this smells like clay masks. I don’t smell floral too ? I don’t know how people smell floral in this ? it has Menthol and that’s why it smells minty and gives cooling feeling

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