innisfree Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam 150g

Volcanic foam: distinguish 5,000ppm BHA from 1,073ppm ash.

Best for

You are comparing a BHA-labelled lather wash for oiliness and pore concerns.

Oily
Combination
Pores & sebum

Format

Foam

Contents

1 pcs

₩13,000

Retail price in Korea (KRW) at the time of listing. Actual prices may vary.

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What it is

innisfree Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam is a 150g lather cleanser. Volcanic material and BHA share the product name but remain separate ingredient entries. If pores are your comparison concern, start with the actual label amounts rather than assuming one material explains the other.

Keep the two amounts distinct

Salicylic Acid is listed at 5,000ppm, while Volcanic Ash is 1,073ppm. Kaolin, Silica, Zinc PCA and Madecassoside also appear. Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer remains one copolymer entry; it is not split into independently added free Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid.

Do not enlarge the pore claim

The Korean notice describes a functional cosmetic helping alleviate acne-prone skin. It is not a medicine or a guarantee of acne treatment or pore-size reduction. This is a rinse-off foam, so the extended contact method of a volcanic clay mask does not apply.

Fragrance is listed and particles should be kept out of the eyes. Make lather in the hands and wash gently rather than scrubbing oily areas more strongly. When comparing similar BHA washes, distinguish a disclosed concentration from an undisclosed one instead of assigning the same percentage. Consider any needed moisturizing after rinsing as a separate routine step.

A buying question answered

Salicylic Acid is listed at 5,000ppm and Volcanic Ash at 1,073ppm: separate ingredients and amounts. Volcanic material is not the Salicylic Acid itself. The Korean notice describes acne-prone-skin alleviation functionality, not a treatment medicine. This rinse-off foam is not a clay mask to leave on.

Use and comparison choices

Lather an appropriate amount thoroughly in the hands with water. Wash the face with gentle massage, taking care around the eyes. Rinse clean with lukewarm water.

Dr.G For Men lists Centella with BHA and LHA. A shared BHA search term does not transfer innisfree’s 5,000ppm figure; compare Fragrance and Volcanic Ash as well.

After rinsing, compare S.NATURE Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream for a separate moisturizing step. Choose the amount for areas that feel tight; the pairing does not change the cleanser formula.

References

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This guide covers the Korean listing; localized ingredient names are editorial translations. Check your regional pack.

What works

Salicylic Acid at 5,000ppm, Volcanic Ash at 1,073ppm and Zinc PCA are listed.
150g sales size; compare other sizes and extras separately.

What to watch

Fragrance is listed. Keep particles and cleanser out of the eyes and avoid strong rubbing.

Skip it if

A listed ingredient has caused a reaction, or the area is wounded or reacting.

Key ingredients

Salicylic Acid (BHA)
A BHA associated with willow bark, distinguished by its oil solubility. That property lets it reach into pores filled with sebum, which is the basis for its use in exfoliating and blemish-focused products. Korea lists it as a functional ingredient for acne-prone skin, commonly at 0.5 percent.
Glycerin
The most widely used humectant in skincare, drawing water toward the skin and holding it in the upper layers. Its interaction with the skin's own water channels has been studied for decades, and it is mild enough to appear across a very wide concentration range. At high levels it turns tacky, so formulas usually pair it with lighter humectants.
MadecassosideEWG 1
A saponin from centella, structurally madecassic acid with a sugar attached. Of the cica compounds it has attracted the most research on calming and recovery, and it is widely used in products meant for skin recovering from irritation. It is usually listed together with asiaticoside.

Description

How to use and where it fits

1
Lather an appropriate amount thoroughly in the hands with water.
2
Wash the face with gentle massage, taking care around the eyes.
3
Rinse clean with lukewarm water.

Questions people ask

How do I use it?

Lather an appropriate amount thoroughly in the hands with water. Wash the face with gentle massage, taking care around the eyes. Rinse clean with lukewarm water.

Are the BHA and ash amounts the same figure?

What can I pair with or compare?

Dr.G Red Blemish For Men Gentle Cleansing Foam 150ml: Centella Extract, Madecassoside, Salicylic Acid and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid are listed. Dr.G For Men lists Centella with BHA and LHA. A shared BHA search term does not transfer innisfree’s 5,000ppm figure; compare Fragrance and Volcanic Ash as well. After rinsing, compare S.NATURE Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream for a separate moisturizing step. Choose the amount for areas that feel tight; the pairing does not change the cleanser formula.

Full Ingredients

Water, , Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, , Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Glycol Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-22, Fragrance, , Silica, Thermal Spring Water, Zinc PCA, Volcanic Ash (1,073ppm), Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, , Polyquaternium-10, Ethylhexylglycerin…