Innisfree Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask for dry skin
Volcanic Clay
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Orchid Extract
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Willow Bark Extract
Caution
- CautionDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for dry skin; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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 exfoliation for your dry or flaky skin due to the presence of lactic acid and volcanic ash, which provide gentle resurfacing. However, the formulation is unsuitable for your dry skin due to the inclusion of alcohol and silica, which can be drying, and a lack of humectant and emollient ingredients to support your skin barrier.
- While the kaolin and volcanic ash offer excellent pore cleansing by absorbing excess sebum and impurities, the overall drying effect of the ingredients makes it a poor match for your dry skin type.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask PM as part of your weekly routine, starting 1x/week and increasing slowly if needed. Always follow with a rich moisturizer to prevent dryness.
- Apply the cleansing mask after using your cleanser and enzyme powder, but before your hydrating toner and moisturizer. This ensures the mask works effectively on your dry skin.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face while avoiding any rubbing. Let it sit for the recommended time before gently rinsing it off.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean, dry skin for the best comfort. Since your skin is dry, this method helps prevent any potential irritation.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin tolerates the product well.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers with oily and combination skin frequently praise this mask for its airy mousse texture that spreads easily and effectively cleans pores, reducing sebum without over-stripping the skin. Some users with dry skin still report a dehydrating effect.
Highlights
Deep pore cleansing Mostly Mentioned
- “pores look smaller”
- “removes excess oil”
- “skin feels detoxed”
- “clears blackheads”
Easy application Often Mentioned
- “glides on smoothly”
- “creamy mousse texture”
- “easier than jar”
- “spreads evenly”
Messy dispenser Often Mentioned
- “nozzle gets clogged”
- “dispenses too much”
- “cap gets dirty”
- “hard to control”
Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
- “refreshing feel”
- “cools down skin”
- “soothing effect”
- “tingles pleasantly”
Hygienic packaging Sometimes Noted
- “sanitary pump”
- “no dipping fingers”
- “keeps product fresh”
- “convenient dispenser”
Non-drying formula Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't crack”
- “less drying than original”
- “comfortable on skin”
- “skin feels soft”
Drying for some Sometimes Noted
- “too dry for dry skin”
- “left skin tight”
- “emphasized dry patches”
- “need moisturizer after”
Strong scent Rarely Noted
- “earthy smell”
- “clay fragrance”
- “smell is strong”
- “scent lingers”
Temporary white cast Rarely Noted
- “leaves white residue”
- “ghostly face”
- “hard to rinse”
- “pale film”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Innisfree Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask for dry skin?
This cleansing mask is a poor match for your dry skin because it contains alcohol and silica, which can dry out your skin, and lacks enough hydrating and softening ingredients to support your skin barrier. To work well for dry skin, a product of this type needs essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and other rich hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients to maintain moisture and protect skin health.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for dry skin?
This mask is a poor match for dry skin due to alcohol and silica, which can be drying, along with a lack of hydrating and soothing ingredients to support the skin barrier. To suit dry skin, a product of this type needs essential ceramides, sodium hyaluronate, and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin.
What does Volcanic Clay do for dry skin?
Volcanic clay is generally too drying for dry skin because it draws out natural oils. Skin of this type needs gentle, hydrating ingredients like glycerin or hyaluronic acid to stay soft and smooth instead.
What does Mandarin Orange Peel Extract do for dry skin?
Mandarin Orange Peel Extract helps dry skin by boosting hydration channels in the skin cells to keep them plump and moisturized. This ingredient also provides antioxidants that protect dry and sensitive skin from everyday stress.
Molecular Biology Reports, 2022Journal of Food Science, 2008
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This mask is a poor match for your dry skin because alcohol and silica can leave it too dry, and it lacks rich hydrators and moisturizers to protect your skin barrier. When dry skin does use a clay mask, it needs nourishing oils, butters, and hydrating ingredients like glycerin or hyaluronic acid to keep the skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You should exercise caution using this clay mask if you have dry skin, as its drying ingredients may easily leave your skin feeling uncomfortably tight and flaky when combined with retinol. To care for dry skin properly, this type of routine needs nourishing masks with gentle hydrating and smoothing ingredients that protect your skin barrier.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask is a poor match for your dry skin because it contains drying alcohol and silica without enough hydrating and softening ingredients. A product of this type needs nourishing ingredients and moisture-locking barriers to keep dry skin soft, smooth, and comfortable.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores since it uses volcanic ash and kaolin to absorb excess oil and impurities, but it may leave dry skin feeling even drier due to alcohol and silica. A product for this skin needs rich moisturizers like glycerin or hyaluronic acid to protect the skin barrier while cleansing.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Bentonite paste provides complete protection against +RNA viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and improves skin condition when used for dermal sanitization compared to alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
ACS Chemical Neuroscience, 2020A 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, 2020Bentonite nanoparticles and honey co-administration improved skin wound healing in BALB/c mice by reducing inflammatory cell infiltration and increasing fibroblastosis, new epithelium thickness, granulation area, and collagen density compared to the untreated control group.
The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2025Topical application of Citrus reticulata fruit extract provided instant relief from lactic acid-induced skin discomfort and increased skin tolerance by inhibiting TRPV1 activation and expression.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Fermented Citrus unshiu peel extract inhibited MMP-1 expression and decreased SA-beta-gal positive cells by approximately 45% at 0.1% concentration in ultraviolet-A-irradiated human dermal fibroblasts compared to untreated irradiated cells.
Phytotherapy Research, 2012Phalaenopsis orchid flower water extract attenuated high glucose-induced cellular senescence, reactive oxygen species production, cell cycle arrest, and matrix metalloproteinase-1 expression in human dermal fibroblasts via Nrf2/HO-1 activation and senescence marker protein-30 restoration.
Cellular and Molecular Biology, 2025Camellia oleifera Abel shell 1,3-butanediol extract decreased facial melanin levels by 59% from baseline at 6 weeks compared to a placebo group showing no effect in 30 female subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007Camellia japonica placenta extract treatment upregulated hair growth marker genes in human follicle dermal papilla cells in vitro and improved scalp moisture, sebum, keratin, and erythema in 42 adult female participants in vivo.
FEBS Open Bio, 2021A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Bioactive lipid nanocarriers co-loaded with willow bark or ivy leaf extracts and UV-filters provided pronounced UVA photoprotection up to an SPF-equivalent value of 13 and a maximum in vivo skin hydration effect of 97% when prepared with pomegranate oil.
Nanomaterials, 2022A topical serum containing 0.5% salicin applied twice daily reduced visible signs of skin aging, including wrinkles and tactile roughness, in 30 female subjects over 12 weeks compared to baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
Ingredients
Water, Kaolin, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Volcanic Ash, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Alcohol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Palmitic Acid, Bentonite, Cyclohexasiloxane, Willow Bark Extract, Lactic Acid, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Orchid Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mannitol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zea Mays Starch, Xanthan Gum, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, 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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