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Naturally, I had to have it.
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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?
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.
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.