innisfree Black Volcanic PHA Pore Cleansing Oil 200ml
A 200ml cleansing oil for the first half of an evening double cleanse, aimed at people watching the look of pores on the nose and chin.
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- Suited to
- Normal skinCombination skinOily skinDry skin
- Helps with
- The look of poresRemoving makeup and the day's sunscreenThe first step of a double cleanseThe nose and chin
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How it works
This is step one of an evening cleanse: an oil applied to a dry face that dissolves what a water based cleanser leaves behind. Working on dry skin with dry hands is not a detail, it is how the method works, since water first makes the oil slide rather than dissolve. Adding water at the end turns it milky, and that emulsion is what carries everything off the face down the sink. A foaming cleanser afterwards finishes the job, which is why the two are a pair rather than alternatives. Because the interest here is the nose and chin, the minute of massage is better spent there than spread evenly across the whole face.
Key benefits
- What it is: cleansing oil, 200ml, used the first step of an evening cleanse, on a dry face.
- Texture: an oil that emulsifies with water and rinses clean.
- Aimed at: the look of pores, removing makeup and the day's sunscreen, the first step of a double cleanse.
- Original Korean Formula: the version sold on Korean shelves, not a US reformulation.
How to use
- Start with a dry face and dry hands, which is the condition the whole method depends on.
- Work it over the face for around a minute, concentrating on the nose, jawline and hairline.
- Wet the hands and keep going until the oil turns milky, then rinse it away with lukewarm water.
- Never use it on a wet face, and always follow with a water based cleanser rather than stopping here.
What is the innisfree Black Volcanic PHA Pore Cleansing Oil 200ml?
It is a 200ml cleansing oil, the first step of an evening double cleanse, massaged onto a dry face with dry hands. Water is added at the end to turn it milky so it rinses off cleanly. A water based cleanser follows rather than replacing it.
Do I use the cleansing oil before or after my normal cleanser?
Before. It is the first half of a double cleanse, applied to a dry face to dissolve sunscreen, makeup and the day's oil. A foaming or gel cleanser follows it to handle everything water soluble. Doing it in the other order wastes both.
Will it clog my pores or leave a film?
A film is what happens when an oil is rinsed off without being emulsified first, which is the most common mistake with this format. Add water, keep massaging until it turns milky, then rinse thoroughly and follow with a water based cleanser. Done that way the face should feel clean rather than coated.
Can I use it in the morning too?
Most people do not need to, since there is no makeup or sunscreen to remove after a night's sleep. A splash of water or a gentle cleanser is usually enough in the morning. Keeping the oil for the evening also makes the 200ml last a good deal longer.
Is this the authentic Korean-market formula?
Yes. We stock the version sold on Korean shelves rather than one reworked for US retail, and the 200ml arrives with Korean primary packaging and the barcode intact so you can check it against the brand yourself.
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Orders ship from our California warehouse, dispatched within 2 business days, and arrive in 3 to 5 days. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.
We split shipments free, so one out-of-stock item never holds up the rest of your order.
Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
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Worth knowing
- Emulsify with water before rinsing, or a film is left behind.
- Keep it out of the eyes, and rinse immediately if any gets in.
- Follow it with a water based cleanser rather than stopping at this step.
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Korean-market original
A 200ml cleansing oil for the first step of an evening cleanse, stocked in the Original Korean Formula.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
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What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about skin care, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Your skin barrier is basically your outer layer of the skin.
Melissa Piliang, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Pretty much every step of a Korean skin care routine is going to have some component of hydration.
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