innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.45–0.65%Under-dosed
“What it does This deep-cleansing creamy clay mask is formulated with absorbent Jeju Super Volcanic Clusters and AHA to help clear pores and exfoliate dead skin cells.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.45–0.65%Under-dosed
“This all in one pore-care solution helps minimise the look of pores, absorb excess oil, gently exfoliate, deeply cleanse, even the skin tone and cleanse pollution particles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Trehalose + 9 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, mannitol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Juglans regia shell powder, MenthoxypropanediolMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
User reviews
3 of 3 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Titanium dioxide~7.3–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSilica~3–3.6%
Glycerin~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinTrehalose~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseVolcanic ash~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyvinyl alcohol~1.5–1.9%
Bentonite~1.3–1.6%
Kaolin~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateStearic acid~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetearyl alcohol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPvp~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about Pvp1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.1%
Peg-100 stearate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePolysorbate 60~0.7–1.05%
Iron oxides~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77499~0.6–0.95%
Hydrogenated vegetable oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilXanthan gum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumJuglans regia shell powder~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sorbitan stearate~0.6–0.9%
Zea mays starch~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchPolyacrylate-13~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Polysorbate 20~0.6–0.9%
Iron oxides~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77492~0.5–0.75%
Mannitol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.45–0.7%
Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPolyisobutene~0.45–0.65%
Iron oxides~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Menthoxypropanediol~0.3–0.55%
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateAluminum hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Butylene glycol, Silica, Glycerin, Trehalose, Volcanic ash, Polyvinyl alcohol, Bentonite, Kaolin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Pvp, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-100 stearate, Polysorbate 60, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Hydrogenated vegetable 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/glycolic acid copolymer, Lactic acid, Polyisobutene, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Menthoxypropanediol, Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan isostearate, Aluminum hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol
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| innisfreeSuper Volcanic Pore Clay MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Jan MariniLuminate Face Mask | REVOLUTION SKINCAREx Sali Hughes Better in 5 Express Exfoliating Mask | TypologyCoffret Masque Pores Dilatés et Points Noirs — AHA 10 % + PHA 10 % | |
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| Match | — | 57% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | — | $153.93 | $13.37 | $32.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | A Type Of Green Tea Extract | Gluconolactone | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"innisfree - Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (mannitol 0.45% - 0.70%, trehalose 2.10% - 2.50% and glycerin 2.50% - 3.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
What our users say
Based on 3 reviews 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of three reviewers didn't notice clogged pores after using this sunscreen, but the third reviewer found that it clogged pores.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "innisfree" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails at around 12.06$ in the United States, for 28.18A$ in Australia and for 27.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6
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