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Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 In 1 Mask Review

Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 In 1 Mask ReviewGarnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 In 1 Mask Review
Overall rating from 66 reviews so far:
4.0/5
Would use it again?
4.0/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.0/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
3.9/5

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Use Garnier® Pure Active Intensive Charcoal 3-in-1 innovative formula as a wash, scrub and mask to visibly reduce blackheads and prevent their reappearance.
This innovative formula can be used as a wash, scrub and mask to visibly reduce even the most resistant blackheads and help to prevent their reappearance*
1. Wash concentrated in active Salicylic Acid it purifies skin intensely and removes dirt and impurities.
2. Scrub it contains natural exfoliating particles to unclog pores and visibly reduce resistant blackheads.
3. Mask enriched in ultra-absorbing vegetal charcoal and blueberry extract to neutralize shine while leaving skin comfortable and smooth.

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Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 In 1 Mask Review

Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 In 1 Mask Review

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
8th June, 2018
2 members found this review useful
WOW

I was really excited when I was chosen to review this product! I did not have high hopes or expectations though as most of my skincare is way more pricey than this one. I just expected the quality to be far less.

A little backstory. I get hormonal acne around my chin and there is nothing I can do about it during that time of the month. It is SO annoying and frustrating. I constantly am using masks and cleaning religiously to no avail. I’m more on the dry side. If I don’t exfoliate 2-3x a week then my face loses its texture and gets super dull and just gross. But, then when I exfoliate properly, I get oily during the day. My skin is just full of drama and attitude. Just no respect. I started using this product right away when I received it. I LOVE the smell and the exfoliating granules are the perfect size for an everyday exfoliating product. Immediately after washing my face, I had an extra little glow I wasn’t expecting and I was loving it. But, the true test is that during this hormonal time, I usually get breakouts overnight while I sleep so I wanted to see what would happen in the morning. I woke up and not only was I amazed to see my skin had not betrayed me like I was used to, it actually had healed up a lot! Had I finally found something to force my skin to get itself together?! I was excited but figured the wrath would still come later. I’ve been using this now for over a week and I can tell you that I have had no more breakouts! I am honestly amazed and feeling a little mad that I have been spending 800x more money on other products that don’t deliver anything close to this.

I tried this as a mask and I noticed very similar results to using it as a cleanser so I probably won’t do that again. Also, for blackheads it really didn’t do much. I don’t have a huge problem with them but I get a few on my nose and this didn’t touch them at all. I still had to use another product for that but honestly, with the results I had using it as a wash, I will actually keep purchasing for that factor alone. If you have similar issues, just get this because it is actually pretty great!

Thanks BR for making this girl a little less product snobby. My wallet and my skin will be much happier now.

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Overall rating:
2.3/5
15th June, 2018
2 members found this review useful
Nothing remarkable (yet)

I have now used the Garnier pure active charcoal 3 in 1 mask consistently (twice daily) for one week.

In terms of packaging appearance, it is a plastic container (not ideal for the environment) and has a rather busy front label containing many colours and too much writing. The label is trying to sell a science-based product to increase sales. The actual product is a dark grey/black silty like texture. Spreading on face requires careful application as half of it can easily wash down the drain (toothpaste consistency). The wash may also stain the shower wall if you get it elsewhere.

The product can be used as a wash/cleanser, a scrub and a mask. I have tried all 3 methods - I believe washing and scrubbing are basically the same due to the texture of the product, whilst a mask I usually do whilst in the shower.

The product claims to eliminate impurities in 96%, visibly reduce blackheads in 87%, and after the first use removes excess oil in 96% of participants. Has it had this effect on me? No, but I think it's important to keep in mind these statistics were from a small trial (51 subjects) and we have no information on what the participant's skin was like prior to using the product. I also have only used this product for one week which is a small time frame to observe any long-term changes. My skin is a combination, and unfortunately, I rarely have completely clear skin. It is often quite red with blackheads and several random breakout spots.

Positive effects I have observed: - reduced size and number of blackheads around my nose. - a huge increase in softness of face. - reduced redness and more even colour of skin.

I am looking forward to seeing further positive effects continuing to use this product.

I also noted, Garnier claim to use natural ingredients wherever possible (which I am a strong advocate for). The charcoal in this facial wash makes the product feel very natural.

Tips: Be careful with application and getting the product on white shower walls.

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
19th June, 2018
0 members found this review useful
It was nice but not my thing

I really enjoyed this what for it said it did. I certainly minimised the amount of black heads and made them less visible, I cannot fault that. My skin looks really clear without make up, which is an awesome bonus! It has a nice feeling when putting it on and feels really refreshing on the skin. So cool that its a wash, scrub and mask! Awesome to have 3 products in 1

Tips: Use this in conjunction with other products - this made my skin also very dry around my chin and nose and even using a heavy duty moisturiser didn't combat the dry skin.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
20th June, 2018
0 members found this review useful
Handy and multifunctional

I like how you can use this three different ways. As a face wash, scrub and mask. This would make it especially great for travelling with because rather than bringing three products just can just bring the one. I have been using it as a face wash/scrub, and its done a really good job. I get quite dry skin, and this does a good job of exfoliating those dry patches. I didn't make me break out either. I will continue to use it!

Tips: If you're going on holiday and want to pack light, this is the perfect 3-in-1 option!

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
20th June, 2018
0 members found this review useful
Great and affordable

This product is really great and exceeded my expectations. It definitely cleanses well and my skin feels amazing after I’ve used it to wash my face. It’s a 3 in 1 product so is really handy if you are wanting to do a face mask! A much cheaper option especially if you’re a student wanting to save money but also have a good product !!

Tips: Don’t leave the mask on for too long otherwise it will start to burn

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
22nd June, 2018
0 members found this review useful
On The Fence!

I have been using this wash/scrub/mask almost three weeks now and have quite mixed results! Now.. it definitely does what it claims to do which is reduce the appearance of blackheads and remove dirt and impurities, but I found my face started breaking out after using this. This could just be because of using something different on my skin though rather than my usual product.

It is quite a strong smell and the product is dark grey almost black. It gives the face a GREAT clean after using it as a wash or scrub. I would use this after rinsing my face with water then applying all over, especially to blackhead prone areas (nose and chin) then rinsing off. I found my skin was super smooth after using it is a mask, so I would highly recommend trying it as a mask while you have this product.

Tips: Use as a mask at least twice a week for super smooth skin

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
22nd June, 2018
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Garnier Pure Active 3 n 1 mask

I have really enjoyed using this product and really like the diversity of it and that it can be used as a wash, exfoliator or mask and it works great as all of these. I have noticed that it has visibly reduced some small blackheads that I had on my chin area and has prevented me from having any breakouts over the time that I have been using it. I have very sensitive combination skin and have been able to use this product without any reaction. I have also noticed my face had dry patches before and these have gone and there has also been a reduction in oiliness. The product has a very fresh smell to it and would be suitable for both men and women. As a wash I found that because it has exfoliating beads in it I felt like I wanted to use it more as an exfoliator. It also works well as a mask and dries quickly. I would highly recommend using this product f you have acne prone or blackhead prone skin and it has been suitable for my sensitive skin also.

Tips: As the product has charcoal in it, it can be quite messy to clean up. I tried to wash it off in the hand basin and it made a big mess so I would recommend using this product in the shower.

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
23rd June, 2018
0 members found this review useful
Charcoal

I was honestly a bit worried about the colour of this scrub and if it would stain my face because I’m super pale and the scrub is basically black. But it completely washes off which is a relief ;)

It has a really masculine smell to it which I’m on the fence about.

I found that it has improved my skin tone and helped reduce redness using it as a wash and scrub.

When I tried using it as a mask it made my eyes water badly from the smell or something in it so I didn’t like leaving it on for very long. I definitely prefer it as a scrub or wash!

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
23rd June, 2018
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3 in 1 - Not just yet

It was exciting to review this product as I have incredible mix of super oily skin around my T-zone and almost-too-dry around my U-zone area. I gave this product a good nearly 3-weeks trial and following is my observation:

Function as wash I personally prefer those extreme bubbles which I move around my cheek - like my hands rarely touch my face for my U-zone. This is so that I minimise the impact of face-rubbing on stressed out days. For T-zone area, I personally prefer to just set the bubbles for like 5-10 secs and then move around to clean off.

As a wash, there was absolutely no bubbles to my personal taste. However, since this washes off my cleaning oil in previous step, I can safely say that even without my bubbles, it does perform as wash as promised.

Function as scrub I personally prefer smaller scrubs that are not too damaging my skin for U-zone but not extremely small so that it’ll get stuck in my massive pores - like the ones that leaves me with blackhead-looking pores on my nose.

As a scrub, this product really hit my sweet spot. It did exactly as I wanted it to work as and I can feel instant smooth skin after the use. Even my husband started noticing my smooth skin so that should tell you that THIS REALLY WORKS.

Function as mask I personally prefer a mask that won’t be too drying (yes, even if it’s a coal one because that’s just not right) but has enough of oil-control elements that will keep my excess oils away.

As a mask, I found this to be really moisturising (yes I know!) yet my oils were controlled. It did what I hoped it to be but it did feel a bit too ‘minty’ for me and my husband and didn’t leave it for too long (or as it was recommended).

Overall, I would use it again because of the wonders it did as a scrub. But will I recommend this to others? Hmmm really depends on what the others like in their skincare. 3 in 1 skincare seems like a great cost-saving wonder but I am not sure if it actually hits all the sweet spot as wash, scrub or mask.

Tips: If you have a lot of bumps or dead cells on your face - then I strongly recommend this as a scrub. Ensure not to do this for too long - but rather do this on a daily routine and you will really notice the difference.

Also, if you are unsure of trying this product as a mask because you're scared it will dry out your skin - don't. It won't dry out your skin at all! but if you have one of those skins that are super drying but with acnes and want to try badly - try this mask with few drops of rosehip oil (or any other facial oil). And make sure you put generous aloe gel afterwards (and remember to wash off the aloe gel in about 3-5 mins with cool water too!)

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
24th June, 2018
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Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 in 1 Mask

When i first used this product and saw the charcoal colour, i was a bit worried that it may stain my face. This is obviously not the case. The texture isnt thick like a mask, it actually rubs onto your skin quite easily. The smell of the mask is quite refreshing. You wouldnt think there would be any smell to charcoal, but this has a nice clean refreshing smell to it. Easy to use, just squeeze and place on your face. Scrub for a few seconds, then rinse off. I have used this for the past couple weeks and my skin has felt so much healthier and softer. The scrub from the charcoal definitely gets rid of the blackheads. Whenever i use this, my skin feels cleansed and so soft. Definitely a product i will continue using.

Tips: To ensure this goes on smoothly, make sure you damp your face with lukewarm water.

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