TasTheStuff review for Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

UPDATE November 7, 2024 I’ve already given this a 4/5, and after using it a few times over the last month since I got one, I can firmly stand by that rating. This is one of the better clay masks I’ve used and really works well in removing gunk from the face. Thank you @go.picky, @picky.us, and @ innisfree_official for sending this over in exchange for my honest opinion! Here are some of the reasons why this mask has continued to be a solid choice for me: 🌎 It literally draws out gunk from the pores while minimizing them. I didn’t notice this before, but after a few uses, I’ve seen my pores shrinking on their own. I think it may be due to the hydrating factors that plump up the skin, helping the pores stay smaller. 🌎 This is fun for a girl’s night. I had some friends over, and we used this while watching movies. They all thought it made their skin look amazing afterward, which changed my mindset a bit, especially since no one experienced any sensitivities or allergic reactions. 🌎 I still think the past formulation was a bit better. It dried quicker, and you could feel the mask fully drying before washing it off. With this one, even after quite some time, it didn’t fully dry down for me, and I wondered why. It’s not a bad thing, but I prefer my mask to completely dry before rinsing. I thought I was applying it too thick, but even with a thin layer, it feels the same. Overall, I’d still rate this a 4/5! __________________________________________________ Original September 22, 2024 I didn’t think I’d see this come back into my rotation – this was my holy grail mask during my high school days (around 2015). It’s even more nostalgic knowing that my younger self would’ve been ecstatic to try this as a giveaway win. I loved this mask for many reasons, but with the evolution of skincare products over the years, masks kind of faded into the background, so I didn’t repurchase it. But if there’s one mask you should try, it’s this one. It’s probably the only mask where I notice immediate benefits. Here’s a breakdown of why I’ll be revisiting and reloving my high school holy grail, though I did notice a few changes I’m not thrilled about: 🌋 This stuff literally draws out the gunk from your pores, especially once it dries down. Back in high school, I didn’t want to be the kid with visible blackheads, and this mask really kept that under control. 🌋 I used to believe it was made from volcanic remains, and while I’ve grown older (and hopefully wiser), I can now connect the ingredients with the benefits they bring. Some key examples: - Lactic acid: An exfoliant that helps with removing buildup. - Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract: A powerful antioxidant. I can attest to this because my pores stayed clear after using the mask. - Kaolin: A physical exfoliant that scrubs away blackheads. - Volcanic Ash: I wasn’t imagining it—this really was a key ingredient. 🌋 It’s full of moisturizing ingredients, so it doesn’t dry out your skin. 🌋 I used to have the most sensitive skin in high school, reacting to almost everything, so the fact that this mask didn’t irritate my face made it my first true skincare love. Overall, I’d give this a 4/5. It was much better in the past, and I truly miss those days.