I'll be reviewing the Volcanic set that i got from Innisfree a while back. I've been using this for the past 1 - 2 months actively and i can finally draw some conclusions to these products. I've combination skin, oily at the T zone and normal at my U zone.
Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam
This cleansing foam claims to purify pores and cleanse dull looking skin by attaching to sebum with its Jeju volcanic clusters inside.
My first impression, after sniffing it, was that it smelled like a drugstore cleanser which you could purchase from a supermarket (reminded me of the UV cleanser by Follow Me especially). The frangance was light and pleasant, but i wasn't particularly pleased the artificial smell, since added fragance is not good for the skin. Unless you tell me volcanic clusters should have a floral scent.
Squeezing it out, i noticed a few specks of brown, which are probably the volcanic clusters. Each squeeze contains a reasonable amount of them (maybe 5-8) so i guess that's quite generous considering the whole tube is 150ml.
The product foams up relatively easy so i wouldn't suggest using too much. However, it'll leave your skin feeling stripped of moisture and a little tight after washing. I attribute that to the fact that they said the product is supposed to latch onto sebums and remove them, so it'll naturally be dry afterwards. However, i may be wrong.
Conclusion: I did notice my skin was a tiny bit more matte overall throughout the day. My pores weren't particularly cleaner and i did notice that I've pimples popping up more frequently compared to when i used their bija trouble care cleansing foam. Personally, i would not buy this again.
Volcanic Clay Mask
It doesn't have a particular smell and it has a balmy texture — not a soft cream you might expect. I chill it in the fridge everytime before using it with a small eyeshadow brush (recommended for an even spread. brush w bristles at the tip, not sponge. haha clarification).
I recommend you to apply on at least 2-3 layers as i found out that that gives me the most result compared to a thin, one layer spread. It dries down in 10 - 15 minutes to a comfortable solid that's not very stiff. It also has a slight cooling effect, which is nice on a hot day (I've used it without chilling it in the fridge before). To wash it off, I splash water on the mask first to soften, then use a damp face towel to clean it off gently.
The results? Smooth complexion and soft skin that really surprised me! I read that clay masks usually dry out your skin, however my face felt relatively supple afterwards and it also felt cleaner. I definitely will buy this over and over again.
Color Clay Masks
These came with the promotion set and i got the choice of swapping out whatever i didn't want to those that i would prefer to have, since they have a wide range of color masks aimed to cater to specific concerns. I picked the hydrating, brightening and refining. Although they're aimed at certain concerns, their main description were to purify pores and absorb sebum.
I've used only the hydrating and refining masks so far, although sometimes i prefer to use the hydrating mask only. Some of the color masks have different formula, and the hydrating one is more on the liquid side which dries down quickly while the refining one is a lot more viscous.
After using, i only feel a slight difference. After a month of using, i didn't notice any significant improvement with my skin's condition, however i do notice that my u zone is not as dry as it used to be. My pores however, still remained the same size and do still get whiteheads. I would not buy this again, and i suggest getting the capsule masks they have instead as I've heard good reviews about them from my friend.
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That's all from the review. I tried my best to give my honest opinions and real experiences so that it would be concise and reliable. Thank you for reading ❤
