innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask for acne-prone skin
Super Volcanic Clusters
Kaolin
Bentonite
GlycerinLow
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A weak match for acne-prone skin; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 impurity absorption for your combination skin, primarily due to volcanic ash and kaolin, which help manage excess sebum.
- While the formulation is generally safe and free from harsh irritants, the physical exfoliation from juglans regia shell powder may be too abrasive for active blemishes.
- The overall safety profile is good, with tocopherol providing antioxidant benefits and no harsh ingredients identified for your acne-prone skin.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask during your PM weekly routine. Start 1x/week and increase if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this cleansing mask after using your pre-cleanser and cleanser , and before your hydrating toner.
- Spread an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face , avoiding any rubbing to protect your skin.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin to help clear up your blemishes effectively.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
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
Why is innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask a weak match for acne-prone skin?
This product is a weak match because the physical exfoliation from walnut shell powder may be too abrasive for active blemishes. A cleansing mask for acne-prone skin needs effective acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and zinc oxide or niacinamide to treat blemishes while posing no risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
The physical exfoliation from walnut shell powder may be too abrasive for active blemishes. A cleansing mask for this skin needs high-quality ingredients like salicylic acid and zinc oxide to treat acne effectively without irritation.
What do Super Volcanic Clusters do for acne-prone skin?
Super Volcanic Clusters help soak up excess oil and clear out deep dirt in acne-prone skin, making breakouts less likely. This ingredient is unlikely to irritate dry areas when used as directed.
What does Volcanic Ash do for acne-prone skin?
Volcanic Ash helps absorb excess oil and clear out pores, which is great for keeping acne-prone skin clean and balanced. It may also help remove dead skin cells gently, though sensitive skin types should use it carefully to avoid dryness.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This mask goes into a weekly routine for acne-prone skin, used after cleansing and before toning and moisturizing. Because this product is a weak match for this skin due to abrasive walnut shell powder that may irritate active blemishes, acne-prone skin needs a gentle clay mask with soothing and balancing ingredients like niacinamide or gentle acids.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
It is best to avoid using this mask on the same nights as retinol, because the physical scrub particles and clays may irritate delicate skin already dealing with breakouts. A mask for this skin needs gentle soothing ingredients and chemical exfoliants that clear pores without harsh rubbing.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because the walnut shell powder may be too rough on active blemishes. Acne-prone skin needs gentle clay masks with kaolin and volcanic ash used only once a week to help absorb excess oil without causing irritation.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores, but the walnut shell powder in it may be too rough and irritating for active blemishes on acne-prone skin. A product for this skin needs gentle clay and soothing ingredients to clean pores without harsh scrubbing.
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
Vectorization 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, 2012Quaternized 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 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 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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