Serum Review: innisfree Moisture-Volumizing Serum with Lava Seawater

innisfree Moisture-Volumizing Serum with Lava Seawater

Availability: This retails at $34 for 50 fl oz us.innisfree.com or at any freestanding innisfree store locations along with reputable resellers (I don't have a comprehensive list but if there is a reseller in your area or a website that sells K-beauty that you trust - like yesstyle.com go for it).

Would I buy this?: No.

What is this product designed to address?

According to us.innisfree.com:

Smooth on this water-light serum and instantly feel intense hydration from Jeju volcanic seawater. Packed with precious nutrients, this refreshing formula works in harmony with your skin to help prevent the signs of aging. Lines and wrinkles appear visibly reduced.
Skin looks smoother and firmer.
Surging with up to 18 natural minerals, this serum also helps strengthen skin’s natural moisture barrier to help keep skin looking plumped with moisture.
The Story of Jeju Lava Seawater
After a period of volcanic eruptions on Jeju Island, layers of hardened lava formed a volcanic bedrock, rich with minerals not often found on the earth’s surface like vanadium and germanium. The surrounding seawater filtered through these porous layers and absorbed the rare minerals, giving it the natural ability to heighten skin’s moisture levels and plump the complexion with increased hydration.
Free of parabens, animal products, synthetic colors, mineral oil, imidazolidinyl urea, synthetic fragrance
Formulated With Jeju Lava Seawater

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Sea Water: Rich in minerals that can soothe the skin and be anti-bacterial. Hydrates skin.
Glycerin: Binds moisture from the air and pulls it into the skin.
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract: Has moisturizing properties.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract: Contains high antioxidant levels.
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract: Has brightening and moisturizing properties, helps revitalize dull skin
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract: (Prickly pear) This has anti-inflammatory, brightening, and hydrating properties.
Orchid Extract: Has antioxidant and humectant properties.
Achillea Millefolium Extract: (Yarrow Herb) Hydrates the skin, reduces flakiness.

What is the texture like?

This has a lightweight watery feeling. 

Is it scented?

This has a soft spa-like sea scent.

My overall experience/comments on the product:

I think this smells lovely and feels refreshing but to say that it is hydrating is a bit of a stretch. While it does make my skin feel silky, I prefer something a slight bit more emollient. I feel that if my skin is really dry and tight this would sort of make it feel a bit refreshed but it would be thirsty as well. That said, I think this would be a fantastic serum for someone with oily skin because it will provide hydration while being really lightweight and easily absorbed. It would be fantastic for the summertime too.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: This was a gift with purchase.