innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mousse Mask for dry sensitive skin
Super Volcanic Clusters
Clay
Salicylic Acid- Volcanic Ash
Glycerin
Caution
- CautionDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 pore cleansing for your dry and sensitive skin due to volcanic ash and kaolin, which help absorb excess sebum and impurities, but the presence of alcohol and salicylic acid can be drying.
- The formula provides moderate exfoliation with salicylic acid and lactic acid, which may be too drying for your dry or flaky skin and sensitivity.
How to apply
- Use your cleansing mask PM once a week as part of your weekly routine, and increase to twice a week if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the cleansing mask after cleansing and enzyme powder, but before your hydrating toner, serum, and moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face while gently avoiding any unnecessary rubbing.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin to ensure better comfort for your sensitive skin type.
- Always avoid the eye area and do a patch test before using the cleansing mask for the first time.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers with oily and combination skin appreciate this mask's airy mousse texture, which is easy to apply and effectively absorbs excess sebum, leaving skin feeling soft and refreshed without over-drying. A significant number of users find the pump dispenser messy and difficult to control, leading to product waste.
Highlights
Airy mousse texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Texture is velvety and feels like soft whipped cream”
- “Spreads so much easier than the jar version”
- “Light-as-air mousse”
Effective pore cleaning Often Mentioned
- “Sucks up the oil”
- “Pores look tighter and cleaner”
- “Face felt a whole lot cleaner”
Messy pump Often Mentioned
- “Mousse gets all over the button cap”
- “Tip gets messy if you don't wipe it”
- “Hard to close the cap without a mess”
Non-drying formula Sometimes Noted
- “Doesn't dry down or crack like other clay masks”
- “Skin feels soft, not stripped”
- “Much more moisturizing than the original jar”
Smoother skin feel Sometimes Noted
- “Skin feels like baby skin”
- “Leaves my face feeling soft and smooth”
- “Texture feels refined after rinsing”
Dosage control Sometimes Noted
- “Flows out non-stop if not careful”
- “Hard to control the amount dispensed”
- “Wasted so much product pushing too hard”
Mild scent Rarely Noted
- “Strong clay scent is not pleasant”
- “Has a slight clay-ey fragrance”
- “Smell might irk you a bit”
Packaging durability Rarely Noted
- “Can dent if you drop it”
- “Cap is tricky to put back on”
- “Plastic lid feels flimsy”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mousse Mask for dry sensitive skin?
Lovi advises caution because the alcohol and salicylic acid in this mask can be very drying and irritating for your dry and sensitive skin. A cleansing mask for this skin type needs hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to keep moisture locked in without stripping the skin.
Which ingredients make this clay mask a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
The alcohol and salicylic acid in this mask can be drying and irritating to your dry and sensitive skin. A product of this type needs rich hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin.
What do Super Volcanic Clusters do for dry sensitive skin?
Super Volcanic Clusters are a poor fit for dry sensitive skin because they tend to absorb oil and may cause irritation. This skin type needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and calming emollients to keep the skin barrier smooth and comfortable.
What does clay do for dry sensitive skin?
Using a clay mask on dry sensitive skin can sometimes lead to increased dryness and irritation unless it is formulated to hydrate and soothe. A product of this type needs calming ingredients and gentle moisture-locking agents to keep dry sensitive skin comfortable and soft.
Where does this clay mask go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This mask is a poor match for your dry and sensitive skin because alcohol and salicylic acid can be very drying and irritating. A clay mask for this skin type needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and nourishing plant oils to clear pores without stripping moisture.
Can I use this clay mask with retinol, and in what order?
You should not use this clay mask with retinol on dry sensitive skin, because the alcohol, salicylic acid, and clay together can be far too drying and irritating. This skin needs a nourishing mask with gentle hydrating and soothing ingredients instead.
How often should I use this clay mask?
This mask is a poor match for your dry and sensitive skin because alcohol and salicylic acid can be drying, so you should use it cautiously and very rarely if at all. A product of this type needs soothing and nourishing ingredients like glycerin and gentle clays that absorb impurities without stripping moisture to work well for this skin type.
Can this clay mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores since it contains clay and volcanic ash that help absorb excess oil and impurities. However, the alcohol and salicylic acid in the formula can be drying and irritating for dry and sensitive skin. A product of this type for this skin needs gentle hydrating ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant extracts to keep skin soft without irritation.
Is this clay mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Twice-weekly use of a clay mask over 4 weeks in 75 adults with oily or combination skin improved acne-related outcomes, sebum content, skin evenness, hydration, and reduced dryness and irritation.
Skin Research and Technology, 2023Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012A novel water-in-oil emulsion with a lecithin-modified bentonite prevented epidermal degradation and inflammatory protein secretion induced by urban dust and cedar pollen more effectively than a conventional water-in-oil emulsion in a reconstructed human epidermis model.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Vectorization of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid with clay enabled its penetration into deeper skin layers and led to a significant clinical reduction in fine lines in the crow's feet area compared to placebo after 28 days.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024Quaternized carboxymethyl chitosan/organic montmorillonite nanocomposite demonstrated superior moisture-adsorption and retention compared to hyaluronic acid, good UV-protection ability, negligible dermal irritation, and prominent moisture-retention efficacy on human stratum corneum when formulated into a cosmetic cream.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 2017Barrier emulsions including medical grade carbon and montmorillonite clays effectively adsorbed toxic hydrophilic pesticides and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, showing high binding percentages and low desorption rates to block dermal contact with water-soluble pollutants.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2022Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A 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, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
Ingredients
Water, Silica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Kaolin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Volcanic Ash, Glycerin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Bentonite, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Hydroxypropyl Phosphate Starch, Sorbitan Stearate, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Lactic Acid Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Colloidal Sulfur, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Nitrogen
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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