innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 2X for skin with dark spots
Super Volcanic Clusters
Kaolin
Glycerin
SilicaLow
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for skin with dark spots; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 normal skin due to volcanic ash and kaolin, which absorb excess sebum and impurities, but lacks specialized ingredients to effectively address your pigmentation concerns.
- While kaolin and bentonite provide mild absorption suitable for normal skin, the formula could benefit from additional humectants like glycerin to enhance hydration.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask once a week to start, and increase frequency only if your skin feels fine.
- Apply the cleansing mask in your weekly routine after the cleanser and enzyme powder, but before the hydrating toner.
- Spread an even layer over your face while carefully avoiding the delicate eye area.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin for the best and most comfortable results.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid combining it with strong acids.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 12.5k+ reviewsIdeally suited for oily and combination skin types, this mask is widely praised for its ability to deep cleanse pores and control sebum without leaving the skin feeling overly stripped or tight. While many users report smoother skin texture and a refreshing cooling sensation, results regarding the removal of stubborn blackheads are mixed. This summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.
Highlights
Deep pore cleansing Mostly Mentioned
- “clears out congested pores”
- “sucks out the gunk”
- “pores look visibly smaller”
- “great for deep cleaning”
Controls oil production Often Mentioned
- “keeps oil at bay”
- “matte finish”
- “controls sebum well”
- “less greasy next day”
Smooths skin texture Often Mentioned
- “skin feels baby soft”
- “smooths out rough texture”
- “gentle exfoliation”
- “face feels polished”
Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
- “feels cooling on skin”
- “refreshing tingle”
- “soothes inflammation”
- “nice cooling effect”
Non-stripping formula Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't dry me out”
- “creamy consistency”
- “no tight feeling”
- “comfortable to wear”
Difficult to rinse Sometimes Noted
- “pain to wash off”
- “takes forever to rinse”
- “leaves residue”
- “messy removal”
Ineffective on blackheads Sometimes Noted
- “didn't remove blackheads”
- “strawberry nose remains”
- “no change in blackheads”
- “pores still clogged”
Can be drying Rarely Noted
- “too drying for me”
- “skin felt tight”
- “caused dry patches”
- “stripped my skin”
Messy jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “hate the jar”
- “gets under fingernails”
- “unsanitary packaging”
- “wish it was a tube”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused redness”
- “broke me out”
- “stinging sensation”
- “irritated my skin”
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Questions and answers
Why is innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 2X a weak match for skin with dark spots?
This mask is a weak match because it focuses on absorbing oil and cleaning pores rather than targeting dark spots, and it could use extra hydrating ingredients like glycerin. A cleansing mask for this skin needs brightening ingredients like niacinamide and gentle exfoliants to help fade dark spots while keeping skin smooth and hydrated.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for skin with dark spots?
This mask is a weak match for dark spots because it lacks specialized brightening ingredients to effectively address your pigmentation concerns. Skin with dark spots needs products featuring effective exfoliating ingredients and brighteners like niacinamide that promote a brighter complexion.
What do Super Volcanic Clusters do for skin with dark spots?
Super Volcanic Clusters are an average fit for skin with dark spots because they absorb excess oil rather than targeting uneven pigment. To truly help fade dark spots, a product of this type needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or exfoliating acids that safely lift away dull skin cells.
What does Volcanic Ash do for skin with dark spots?
Volcanic ash helps absorb excess oil and provides minerals that support clear skin, but it is unlikely to directly fade dark spots on its own. Skincare for dark spots needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or exfoliating acids to help even out skin tone.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This cleansing mask fits into a weekly routine as an extra cleansing step before treatments and moisturizers, though it lacks specialized ingredients to address dark spots. A mask of this type needs targeted brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to help fade dark spots and even out skin tone.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but apply it on different days or times than your retinol to keep your skin calm and avoid irritation. A product for this skin needs targeted brightening ingredients and extra hydrating components to address dark spots while maintaining moisture.
How often should I use it?
This cleansing mask is a weak fit for your skin with dark spots because it lacks targeted brightening ingredients. To care for this skin type, a product of this type needs brightening ingredients and added hydrators like glycerin.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cleansing mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on skin with dark spots because it contains volcanic ash and kaolin to absorb excess oil and impurities. However, it lacks specialized ingredients to help fade dark spots and may feel drying, so skin of this type needs added hydrating ingredients like glycerin.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A 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, 2017Vectorization 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, 2024Twice-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, 2012The 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, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012A functional cosmetic cream containing bioactive materials from Streptomyces sp. T65 embedded in SBA-15 decreased skin roughness by 4.670% and increased skin brightness by 0.472% after 4 weeks of application, while demonstrating antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-aging, and whitening activities.
Antioxidants, 2020Film-forming formulations containing porous silica achieved skin permeation rates comparable to immediate release formulations while confirming prolonged drug availability and causing no skin irritation in healthy volunteers.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017Topical treatment with silica mud and microalgae extracts from the Blue Lagoon improved skin barrier function by inducing epidermal gene expression and reducing transepidermal water loss in healthy humans, while preventing skin aging markers in vitro.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008
Ingredients
Water, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Butylene Glycol, Volcanic Ash, Glycerin, Silica, Trehalose, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Kaolin, Bentonite, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pvp, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Hydrogenated Oil, Xanthan Gum, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Lactic Acid Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Sorbitan Stearate, Zea Mays Starch, Polyacrylate-13, Polysorbate 20, Mannitol, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactic Acid, Polyisobutene, Menthoxypropanediol, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol
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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