The weather in Seoul has been getting hotter, and my pores have been more noticeable lately. I already have visible pores, but when the air gets warm and my skin starts producing more oil, they look even more obvious by the end of the day.
So I went back to an old classic: the Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask. I remember liking this line maybe ten years ago, so this repurchase felt a little nostalgic. I bought it again with my own money because sometimes the steady-seller is still steady for a reason.
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Buying It from Olive Young
When I checked Olive Young, the Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask was listed at ₩16,000. I wouldn’t treat that as a fixed forever price because Olive Young prices and promotions move around, but it gives you a pretty clear Korea price point.
The more useful thing to know is that not every Olive Young store seems to carry stock of this mask. If you’re visiting Korea and want to pick it up in person, I would check store availability before walking over. Honestly, for this one, ordering online may be easier than hunting through multiple branches.
What This Clay Mask Is For
This is a wash-off clay mask built around Jeju volcanic clusters and AHA. The basic idea is simple: it helps absorb excess sebum and impurities so skin looks less shiny and feels cleaner after rinsing.
I try not to expect pore miracles from a mask. For temporary oil control, smoother texture, and that freshly cleaned feeling, this is exactly the type of product I reach for when my skin feels congested.
In hot weather, basic skincare is still important, but I do think a pore mask once or twice a week helps. Especially if your T-zone gets oily, sunscreen layers up, or your skin just feels a little heavier than usual.
For me, this step is less about making pores vanish and more about resetting the surface. Absorb some extra sebum, clear away that dull feeling, and make the skin texture feel a bit more even. Very unglamorous. Very necessary.
The Texture Is Softer Than It Looks
I’ve tried a lot of pore masks over the years, and this one still has that classic clay-mask feeling I associate with Innisfree. It looks simple, almost old-school, and honestly that is part of the appeal.
The brand talks about strong sebum-absorbing power, including visible sebum reduction after one use. I usually take those claims as a direction, not a promise. What I can say from using it is that my skin does feel less oily after rinsing, especially around the nose and inner cheeks.
At first glance, I expected the texture to be dry and a little stiff. It isn’t. When I scooped it with my finger, it felt much softer and creamier than it looks in the jar.
That matters because some clay masks feel like you’re spreading wet chalk on your face. This one has enough slip to spread comfortably, so I don’t feel like I’m dragging my skin around just to get an even layer.
Cooling, Creamy, and Easy to Spread
On the back of my hand, I felt a cooling sensation almost right away. Not an icy menthol kind of cooling, just that nice fresh feeling where your skin heat seems to calm down a little.
It also didn’t feel as drying as I expected from a clay mask. There was still moisture in the texture, so it felt comfortable going on instead of immediately turning tight.
While spreading it, I could feel tiny volcanic capsules or grains in the formula. They were soft, not scratchy, so it felt more like gentle polishing than harsh scrubbing.
After applying, the mask gives a slight firm feeling, but not that scary clay-mask tightness where you suddenly can’t move your face. It feels more like it is setting on the skin. If your skin is very sensitive, I would still be gentle while massaging and rinsing because there is a little texture to it.
After Ten Minutes
This is what it looked like after exactly ten minutes. The mask had dried down in places, but it didn’t feel painfully dry or uncomfortable on my hand.
After using it a few times on my face, I do have one small tip: don’t apply it too thin. When I spread it too lightly, it can tug a little as it dries. A proper, even layer feels much more comfortable and gives the mask enough product to work with.
Rinsing Takes a Little Patience
You rinse it off with lukewarm water while gently rolling your fingers over the skin. This part is where I have to be honest: it doesn’t wash off as quickly as I thought it would.
You need to keep massaging for a bit, especially around the edges where the clay thins out. The upside is that the rinsing step actually feels like part of the treatment. As it softens with water, those tiny grains help give the skin a smoother feel without making me want to scrub aggressively.
After rinsing, my skin didn’t feel tight or stripped. That surprised me a little because many clay masks leave me immediately reaching for toner like I’m apologizing to my face.
The finish was clean, smoother, and less shiny. On my face, I notice the biggest difference around areas that get oily fast. It doesn’t make my pores disappear, but it does make the skin look calmer and less greasy for a while, which is exactly what I wanted from a summer pore-care mask.
I still moisturize well afterward. I wouldn’t skip moisturizer after this, especially if your skin leans dry. With proper moisturizer after, I can see it working for more skin types than just oily skin.
The Basics
| Brand | Innisfree |
| Product | Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask |
| Volume | 80g / 2.82 oz |
| Type | Wash-off clay mask |
| Main skincare angle | Sebum care, pore-care routine, smoother skin texture |
| Key ingredients mentioned | Jeju volcanic clusters and AHA |
| How often I use it | About 1-2 times a week |
| Best for | Skin that feels oily, congested, or dull in hot weather |
| Caveat | It takes a little patience to rinse off, and I would moisturize well after using it |
Where to Buy
- Olive Young (Korea) — I saw it listed at ₩16,000. Stock can vary by store, so check online before visiting.
- Amazon — the same Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask is available here: Buy on Amazon.
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