Innisfree Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Oil 150ml
innisfree's Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Oil lists Salicylic Acid alongside Volcanic Ash and Madecassoside, used as a first cleanse to dissolve sunscreen and makeup before a water-based second cleanser.
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- normalcombinationdryoily
- Helps with
- dissolving sunscreen and makeupthe first step of a double cleansea full rinse before the second cleanser
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How it works
Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Oil is a cleansing oil, the first step of a double cleanse. Oil dissolves oil, so it is built to break down sunscreen, makeup and the day's sebum before any water touches the face. Massaged onto completely dry skin and dry hands, it stays an oil until water is added, at which point it emulsifies into a milky texture that rinses clean. It is not the step that finishes a cleanse on its own; a water-based cleanser normally follows it. Used at night, or in the morning if sunscreen was worn the night before, it comes off with warm water before the second cleansing step.
Key benefits
- What it is: a 150ml cleansing oil from innisfree, for the first cleansing step.
- On the ingredient list: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Salicylic Acid, Madecassoside, confirmed on this product's own manufacturer list rather than assumed from the category.
- Fits into the routine: melts sunscreen, sebum and makeup so a water-based cleanser can finish the job.
- Original Korean Formula: the version sold on Korean shelves, not a US reformulation.
Key actives
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oilolive fruit oil, an emollient this line is built around
Position 6 of 35 on this product's own ingredient list, olive fruit oil, an emollient this line is built around.
Salicylic Acida beta hydroxy acid used at cosmetic concentrations for pore-clearing exfoliation
Position 12 of 35 on this product's own ingredient list, a beta hydroxy acid used at cosmetic concentrations for pore-clearing exfoliation.
Madecassosideanother centella-derived triterpene used for its calming reputation
Position 19 of 35 on this product's own ingredient list, another centella-derived triterpene used for its calming reputation.
Tocopherolvitamin E, an antioxidant used to help stabilize a formula
Position 26 of 35 on this product's own ingredient list, vitamin E, an antioxidant used to help stabilize a formula.
Do I use Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Oil on wet or dry skin?
Dry skin and dry hands. Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Oil is an oil cleanser, and adding water first stops it from dissolving sunscreen and makeup the way it is designed to.
Do I still need a second cleanser?
Yes, an oil cleanser is the first half of a double cleanse. A foaming or gel cleanser normally follows it to finish the job. That holds true whichever size or variant of this product you buy, so the same placement in a routine and the same answer apply across the line.
How do I rinse it off?
Add a little water to the face while massaging, which turns the oil milky, then rinse fully with warm water before the second cleansing step. That holds true whichever size or variant of this product you buy, so the same placement in a routine and the same answer apply across the line.
Morning or night?
Mainly night, after sunscreen and makeup have been worn all day. Some people also use it in the morning if their skin feels congested. That holds true whichever size or variant of this product you buy, so the same placement in a routine and the same answer apply across the line.
Will it clog pores?
A cleansing oil is designed to be rinsed off completely rather than left on skin, so it is formulated to wash away rather than sit on the surface. That holds true whichever size or variant of this product you buy, so the same placement in a routine and the same answer apply across the line.
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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.
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How to use
- Apply it to completely dry skin with dry hands, before touching any water, and massage for thirty to sixty seconds to break down makeup and sunscreen. Add a small amount of water to emulsify it into a milky texture, then rinse fully and follow with a water-based cleanser.
Worth knowing
- Apply it to dry skin and dry hands first; adding water too soon stops the oil from breaking down makeup properly.
- Follow it with a water-based cleanser at night rather than relying on it as the single cleansing step after a full day of makeup or sunscreen.
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Korean-market original
Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Oil 150ml from innisfree: a cleansing oil in the Original Korean Formula, not the US-shelf version.
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.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
BHAs like salicylic acid get really deep into the pores, whereas the water-soluble ones don't go as deep.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic Small, preliminary studies suggest that madecassoside can dial down inflammatory cellular messengers called cytokines, including those that are typically turned on during an acne flare.
Whitney Bowe, MDDermatologist, Byrdie
1 more professional perspective
People with dry, flaky skin are more likely to see a benefit from using vitamin E because it enhances moisturization.
Amy Kassouf, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
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