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Naturally, I had to have it.

before and after revlon oil absorbing volcanic face roller

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And I was not disappointed.

“Volcanic stones have little pockets of porous holes to trap oils,” cosmetic chemist Ginger King confirms.

Does that mean the product actually works, though?

woman posing before using revlon volcanic face roller — review

Here’s my skin pre-rollerball. As you can see, my forehead, nose, and cheekbones are most shine-prone.

Much to my surprise, yes.

Here’s my skin pre-rollerball.

As you’re free to see, my forehead, nose, and cheekbones are most shine-prone.

woman posing after using revlon volcanic face roller — review

It’s hard to capture just how much with indirect lighting, but the Volcanic Face Roller does, indeed, soak up oil for a matte finish.

The more you use it, the more frequently you should wash it.

Revlon Oil-Absorbing Volcanic Face Roller on white background