Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Gel Cleanser

I think this is a pretty good cleanser option that you can pick up from the supermarket without breaking the bank.

First of all, I was really happy to read Garnier is certified cruelty free. There really is no excuse for testing on animals in 2022, so this is super good news.

This cleanser comes in a tube with a flip top cap. The packaging is relatively sleek, but the busyness of the packaging makes it look a bit less luxurious.

The cleanser itself is good. It has a slightly sweet fragrance but it didn’t linger. The product easily spreads on damp skin. I felt that it did cleanse my skin, but didn’t leave my face feeling tight or stripped.

I think it has made my skin slightly more radiant/less dull. I can’t say it’s removed my impurities or smoothed my skin, but maybe I need to use it longer to see those benefits.

Personally, I prefer a foaming cleanser and something that can remove my eye makeup. I would use this cleanser as a second cleanse, or a cleanser in the morning rather than a product to remove makeup.

Overall, it might not be perfect for my needs given I prefer a cleanser that is foaming and is a bit more eye safe to remove eye makeup, but it is a good cleanser and I will use it up!

I was interested to trial this cleanser- not only is it paraben and sulfate free, but it’s made with pineapple extract and vitamin C!

I love that the packaging is 100% made from recycled plastic. The squeeze style bottle was clear, green and white. The lid clicked open/close easily and there was a small opening where the cleaner came out of. The consistency of the cleanser is quite runny, so I thought the inside of the lid might get messy or that it would come out too quickly, however because the opening is really small, it really only comes out when the tube is squeezed! It wasn’t messy at all and really easy to control how much product came out.

The cleanser itself is a very light green/almost clear gel. It was really smooth and lathered a little bit when on the skin. It was really easy to massage into my face and was quite creamy when it lathered, very easy to work in. It smelt sort of sweet (like the pineapple ingredients) and wasn’t too strong. I wouldn’t say it was a ‘nice’ smell, however I didn’t hate it and didn’t mind it.

My skin is dry and sensitive with some uneven skin tone. This cleanser was absolutely fine with my sensitive skin- no reaction at all! My skin didn’t feel tight or stripped or dried out after use as well, which is definitely something I look for in a cleanser. My skin did feel clean after using it. I haven’t noticed a huge difference in my skin, (in terms of brightness or dullness as it claims to help improve) perhaps it is a bit brighter- it’s really hard to tell! More time will tell, as a week may not be long enough to tell a true difference.

Overall, I did like this cleanser! It felt really nice to use on my face and worked well with my sensitive and dry skin type. I will continue to use it over time and see if the brightness and skin tone does improve.

I really love gel cleansers at the moment so was excited to try this one. I was expecting more of a pineapple smell, so was suprised it didn't however still quite pleasant.

The gel is a nice consistency, not too heavy or sticky and lathers quite nicely on a damp face. I found it to be quite gentle and soft yet felt like I had a really good clean that wasn't too drying either.

I havent noticed brighter skin yet but hoping with time I might see the benefits

This cleanser is a clear gel with a runny consistency. It lathers lightly and has a slippery texture. It does have a significant pineapple fragrance (perfume) that I enjoy but others may find strong.

I can’t comment on its makeup removing abilities because I have not worn a full face of makeup in a while, but it does remove light concealer and brow powder easily. It didn’t sting my eyes and it rinses away leaving skin feeling fresh.

I have dry skin and didn’t feel like I had to rush to moisturise my skin straight after using this cleanser - it did not leave me with a stripped feeling (but definitely still need to moisturise).

I can’t tell if this cleanser has made my skin brighter at all - I haven’t been using it for long enough, and it’s unlikely that a cleanser would be able to have significant brightening effects due to the low concentration of actives and little time it is on the skin.

I do enjoy using it and don’t see anything wrong with it, but will probably purchase other cleansers over this when it runs out.

This product is a good size, and comes in a fresh looking tube. It doesn't have a pump dispenser (which I am used to using in a cleanser), and it doesn't give you a recommended amount of product to use, means that it is hard to estimate how much product you should be using each time.

It has a really nice fresh scent, it smells of pineapple and lemongrass, which helps in leaving my face feeling refreshed and energised. It promises that it removes makeup and brightens skin. I would still use an oil cleanser first to remove eye makeup and heavier foundation, but this does an adequate job in removing the rest.

This product is not very viscous, and quite 'watery' in texture. This combined with lack of pump means that you can easily use a lot of this product each time.

Overall, a good choice and definitely worth trying if you want a lightweight, fresh feeling cleanser.

The Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Brightening Gel Cleanser has a pretty standard texture for gel cleansers and has a light, fruity scent that is noticeableduring application but doesn't linger once you've washed it off. It was a refreshing start to my morning routine and was quite gentle on my skin and I noticed that it did not dry my already super dry skin out, however, I did notice blackheads on my cheek which is incredibly uncommon for me, I only ever get blackheads on my nose, chin and occasionally my forehead, I also noticed that the blackheads on my nose became much larger and noticeable. It could be a coincidence, however I did cease using the cleanser for a couple of days and the blackheads didn't come back. Unfortunately I wouldn't use this cleanser again based on the blackhead situation but I did find that it was a nice refreshing start to my morning routine and would recommend it it to people who don't have issues with blackheads but who suffer with dry skin.

A summary in one line: It isn't bad, but it didn't do anything good either.

What I liked: 1. A gel formula - this is the first gel cleanser I have used and it was great that it didn't dry my skin out! 2. The scent was really summer-y - this is a double-edged sword but it was a really feminine, summer scent 3. Removed makeup to an acceptable level - there was still some residue but for the most part it did a pretty good job!

What I didn't like: 1. The scent - I told you, double-edged sword - It was quite overpowering and quite artificial smelling 2. It didn't really do anything - although it didn't negatively impact my sensitive skin, it didn't really do anything positive for it; it didn't feel any better, look any better, etc.

Overall, I wouldn't buy it again - but I won't be throwing out the product either. It did the cleanser basics for me, but I would prefer to put that money towards something else that worked for me a bit better.

I have been using this product for Just under a week now and overall it’s a really nice cleaner to use. However, after only a week I have not noticed any change to my skin. My skin does appear to be brighter or less dull. So I will need to continue to use this product to see if I can see long term results.

My skin: I have combination oily skin, with redness and acne scars that I would like to brighten and reduce the appearance of. I was excited to try these products as they contain vitamin c which is good for brightening pigmentation.

Cleanser: this cleanser was a gel texture, on the thinner side. I could definitely smell the pineapple in this product. The product foams up well and feels quite gentle on your skin. The bottle was easy to squeeze and get the desired amount of product out. I also have sensitive skin and found tim his to be quite gentle. It didn’t leave my skin feeling right afterwards. My skin felt soft and smooth afterwards, similar feeling to my normal cream cleanser. However as mentioned I have not noticed a difference to the appearance in my skin yet.

I also like that is product is really affordable. It’s also vegan!

I will continue to use this product to see if my skin brightens over time

Beauty vault purchase. Gentle cleanser non drying. Being a gel cleanser a little goes a long way. Expect this to last atleast 4 months. It doesn't stand out to me, not a holy grail but nothing wrong with it either. Won't need a new one for some but would repurchase if needed.