INNISFREE Volcanic Calming Pore Clay Mask for oily skin
Volcanic Clay
Madecassoside
Aha
Pha
Lactic AcidAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other cleansing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 benefits for oily shine and pores due to the presence of kaolin and volcanic ash, which cleanse and absorb excess oil, making it suitable for your oily skin.
- The inclusion of madecassoside and tocopherol provides soothing effects, further enhancing its compatibility with your skin.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of beneficial components.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask PM as part of your weekly routine, starting 1×/week and working up if tolerated.
- Apply this cleansing mask after your cleanser and enzyme powder, and before applying your hydrating toner.
- Smooth an even layer over your face using clean fingers, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply this cleansing mask on clean, dry skin to help control excess oil effectively.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and always do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsUsers find this mask to be a gentle, creamy option that effectively cleanses pores and soothes sensitive, dry, or acne-prone skin without stripping moisture. While many appreciate its quick application and pore-refining results, some users seeking deeper pore cleansing for stubborn blackheads found it too mild. A few reviewers noted a thinner consistency than expected and wished for a larger product size for the price.
Highlights
Gentle & non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “skin didn't feel stripped”
- “no aggressive cracking”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
- “hydrating finish”
Creamy texture Often Mentioned
- “glides on like a dream”
- “smooth like butter”
- “soft whipped texture”
- “easy to spread”
Soothing for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “calmed my redness”
- “didn't irritate my acne”
- “safe for sensitive skin”
- “contains madecassoside”
Effective pore maintenance Sometimes Noted
- “pores looked tighter”
- “skin felt softer”
- “removed excess oil”
- “smoothens skin texture”
Quick & convenient Sometimes Noted
- “only takes 5 minutes”
- “washes off easily”
- “great for busy mornings”
- “fast drying”
Too mild for deep cleaning Sometimes Noted
- “results are subtle”
- “didn't clear blackheads”
- “prefer the Super version”
- “too gentle for deep clogs”
Price per volume Rarely Noted
- “finished it quickly”
- “small tube”
- “expensive for amount”
- “wish it was bigger”
Residue Rarely Noted
- “takes time to rinse”
- “left a film”
- “needed a washcloth”
- “clings to hairline”
Runny consistency Rarely Noted
- “a bit watery”
- “comes out too fast”
- “thinner than clay jars”
- “messy tube”
Scent Rarely Noted
- “earthy smell”
- “weird scent”
- “smells like clay”
- “fragrance was off”
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Questions and answers
How well does Innisfree Volcanic Calming Pore Clay Mask work for oily skin?
This mask works well enough for oily skin because volcanic clay and kaolin help soak up extra shine and clean out pores. However, an oily skin type needs products with salicylic acid, zinc oxide, or niacinamide to better control oil and keep the complexion clear.
Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily skin?
This mask is a moderate fit for oily skin because volcanic clay and kaolin help absorb excess oil and purify pores, while madecassoside and tocopherol provide a calm feel. To fit oily skin even better, a mask of this type needs purifying ingredients like salicylic acid or zinc oxide for deeper oil control and texture refinement.
Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
What does Volcanic Clay do for oily skin?
Volcanic clay helps absorb excess oil and clears out pores, making it a great match for keeping oily skin balanced and shine-free. Because this type of clay can sometimes feel drying, oily skin benefits most from formulas that also include gentle hydrators to keep your face feeling smooth and comfortable.
What does Madecassoside do for oily skin?
Madecassoside helps soothe oily skin by calming redness and keeping it balanced without feeling heavy. It may also help reduce breakouts and improve the skin barrier, which keeps moisture locked in properly.
Molecules, 2023Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2021
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This mask goes in your weekly routine after cleansing and an enzyme powder, and before a hydrating toner, treatment, and moisturizer. Oily skin typically needs a cleansing mask with clay or volcanic ash to soak up excess oil and clear pores, alongside soothing ingredients like madecassoside.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your weekly routine, but avoid applying it on the same nights you use retinol to prevent irritation. Instead, use this cleansing mask on a separate evening, following up with a gentle moisturizer to keep your skin calm and soft.
How often should I use this mask?
This cleansing mask works once a week as part of your weekly routine for oily skin. Oily skin of this type needs volcanic clay and kaolin to clean and absorb excess shine, along with soothing ingredients like madecassoside.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it contains kaolin and volcanic ash to absorb excess oil and clean pores safely without harsh ingredients. Oily skin often benefits from products of this type that also include soothing ingredients like madecassoside and exfoliating acids to keep pores clear and skin calm.
Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Quaternized 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, 2017Bentonite 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 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Glycerin, Bentonite, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, 1,2-Hexanediol, Volcanic Ash, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Onsen-Sui, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Propanediol, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Gluconolactone, Madecassoside, Lactic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, 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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