Innisfree

Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask.

Masks & Peels

About this product

A volcanic clay-based pore mask from Innisfree designed to draw out impurities and oil from pores, particularly blackheads.

Full ingredients

Water, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Volcanic Ash, Glycerin, Silica, Trehalose, Kaolin, Bentonite, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Orchid Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Pvp, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Xanthan Gum, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactic Acid, Polyisobutene, Menthoxypropanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Polysorbate 20, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491)

Guru Score

66%

Mixed

3 experts · Moderate agreement

3Gurus

1Yay

1Mixed

1Nay

What the gurus are saying

This mask excels at clearing blackheads and drawing out trapped impurities, with one creator finding it noticeably more effective than other clay masks she tested side-by-side. However, dermatologists note a key trade-off: while it removes oil powerfully, it doesn't address why skin overproduces oil in the first place, so the results don't last without repeated use. It's intense enough that those with sensitive or already-dry skin may want to test it on a small area first and keep applications brief.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take November 2024

Best for

Oily skin Acne-prone skin

Type

Masks & PeelsCream

Key actives

AHA

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Gothamista

684k subs

~Yay

"I always really appreciated that there's something very special and intense about Innisfree's Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask. It's just clearly better at taking out any kind of blackheads or anything stuck in the pores, especially around my nasal area where it's very obvious. It's better at doing that than almost anything else I've tried. I did an experiment once with a couple of my friends where we put the volcanic clay on one side and another clay mask on the other side. Afterwards, the other side was just kind of a typical result where you'd still see some blackheads, whereas this side with the volcanic clay was completely clear. This formula is kind of iconic to me."

Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.72M subs

~Mixed

"This is one by Innisfree. This clay is going to draw up any sort of impurity in your skin and allow your skin to dry out in the process. It is an excellent product for drawing up excessive unwanted oil, but is it slightly overrated in my opinion? Kind of, because it doesn't help to rebalance how you produce oil."

Hyram

4.34M subs

~Nay

"I am not the biggest fan of Innisfree products. I want to enjoy them but they typically load up their products with fragrance. And also, I'm not a big clay mask person. I believe I've used that one before and didn't like it."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Alpha hydroxy acids

Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask?

A volcanic clay-based pore mask from Innisfree designed to draw out impurities and oil from pores, particularly blackheads.

Is Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 66%.

What is Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask's Guru Score?

Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask holds a Guru Score of 66%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.