innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask for oily acne-prone skin
Super Volcanic Clusters
Kaolin
Bentonite
GlycerinHigh
- SuperiorOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few cleansing masks fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 and oil absorption for your oily skin, as volcanic ash and kaolin work to draw out impurities and regulate sebum. Lactic acid and glycolic acid provide mild exfoliation to help with breakouts.
- Tocopherol offers antioxidant benefits, supporting overall skin health without exacerbating oiliness.
- The formula is safe for your skin, with no harsh ingredients and a low risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Use your cleansing mask PM as part of your weekly routine. Start 1×/week and increase carefully if your oily skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this step after your enzyme powder and before your hydrating toner. Follow the standard weekly order to keep your skin balanced.
- Spread an even layer of the cleansing mask across your face while avoiding the eye area. Let it sit for the recommended time without rubbing .
- Apply the mask on clean and dry skin for the best purifying effect on your breakouts. Clean skin allows the formula to target blemishes directly.
- Always do a patch test before your first use to check for sensitivity. Avoid combining this mask with strong acids or retinoids in the same routine .
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 15.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this clay mask is widely celebrated by users with oily and combination skin for its ability to deeply cleanse pores and control excess sebum without being overly harsh. While it effectively exfoliates and leaves skin feeling smoother and tighter, individuals with dry or sensitive skin often find it too drying or irritating.
Highlights
Deep pore cleansing Mostly Mentioned
- “My pores shrunk so fast”
- “draws everything out”
- “pores look visibly reduced”
- “clears blackheads on nose”
Oil & sebum control Often Mentioned
- “hempas minyak (removes oil)”
- “absorbs excess sebum”
- “T-zone looks more matte”
- “great for oily skin”
Smoother skin texture Often Mentioned
- “skin feels extra clean and smooth”
- “baby soft afterwards”
- “gentle exfoliation”
- “improves complexion”
Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
- “weirdly cooling in a good way”
- “refreshing tingle”
- “cooling effect”
- “feels soothing”
Drying or stripping Sometimes Noted
- “too drying for dry skin”
- “face felt tight”
- “stripped my skin”
- “not dry girl friendly”
Hard texture Sometimes Noted
- “hard to scoop out”
- “texture is dry and stiff”
- “dried out in the pot”
- “hardens quickly”
Difficult removal Rarely Noted
- “messy to wash off”
- “takes a while to rinse”
- “residue left behind”
- “need a washcloth to remove”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “left my face red”
- “broke me out bad”
- “stinging sensation”
- “inflamed after use”
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Questions and answers
What makes innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask is a great fit because volcanic ash, kaolin, and bentonite absorb excess oil and draw out impurities from pores, while lactic and glycolic acids provide mild exfoliation to help manage breakouts. It has a low risk of irritation and includes tocopherol to support overall skin health without making your face oily.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask is a great fit because volcanic ash and kaolin absorb excess oil and draw out impurities, while lactic acid and glycolic acid gently exfoliate to help with breakouts. Bentonite also helps reduce acne and manage breakouts safely without irritation.
What do Super Volcanic Clusters do for oily acne-prone skin?
Super Volcanic Clusters help absorb excess oil and clear out pores, making them a great fit for oily acne-prone skin. They help control shine and reduce the likelihood of breakouts when used regularly in your routine.
What does Volcanic Ash do for oily acne-prone skin?
Volcanic Ash helps soak up extra oil and clear out pores, which is great for keeping oily and acne-prone skin calm and clear. It may also help gently remove dead skin cells, though a product for this skin type also needs soothing ingredients to prevent redness and dryness.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleansing mask is used once a week as part of your weekly evening routine, right after cleansing and before toning. It helps absorb extra oil and clear out pores without irritating your skin.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but avoid using it on the same nights you apply retinol to prevent excess dryness and irritation. Use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine, and save your retinol for other evenings.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask is a great fit for your oily acne-prone skin and is best used once a week as part of your weekly routine. The formula helps draw out impurities and regulate oil while providing mild exfoliation for breakouts with a low risk of irritation.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, as volcanic ash, kaolin, and bentonite help draw out impurities and regulate oil. It has a low risk of irritation and features mild exfoliating acids to support blemish-prone skin.
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 topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Quaternized 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, 2017A bentonite-based facial mask with Alcea sulphurea extract combined with oral azithromycin significantly reduced total lesion count and acne severity index while enhancing patient satisfaction in patients with moderate acne compared to placebo plus azithromycin over 8 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Vectorization 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, 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, 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, 2025A novel electrospun chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol/montmorillonite clay scaffold proved to be a suitable material for cell proliferation and demonstrated strong antimicrobial and scavenging efficacy for wound healing applications.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 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, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Glycerin, Trehalose, Volcanic Ash, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Kaolin, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pvp, 1,2-Hexanediol, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Hydrogenated Oil, Xanthan Gum, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Sorbitan Stearate, Zea Mays Starch, Polyacrylate-13, Polysorbate 20, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactic Acid, Lactic Acid Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, 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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