Garnier Pure Active 3 In 1 Cleansing Mask Review

As a general rule I love garnier skin products, however this is the exception to that rule.

I had high expectations for this product based on my previous experience with Garnier. This product is advertised as a face wash, scrub and mask.

Face wash: I did not enjoy it for this purpose, the grit makes it too harsh to use twice a day in my opinion and it also strips all the moisture of my skin. It's also difficult to remove which I personally dont like especially of I'm not washing my hair at the same time.

Scrub: I found it to be more effective however would not want to use more than twice a week due to the above drying effects, I have quite oily skin and found it dries it out and because of this my clever skin produces even more oil to compensate which was quite counterproductive!

Mask: No. I did not like this at all. It feels very uncomfortable on the skin when left for more than a few seconds and the smell is overpowering and very chemical smelling. At first whiff I thought it had a cucumber scent but once it was on my face it really bothered me.

Overall, I'm sorry to say I would not reccomend this product, the charcoal version is 100 x better.

Background to my skin type - I am 26 years old with oily/combination/normal skin that is prone to the occasional breakout. I get blackheads in my chin sometimes, but not often.

The product is a white/grey colour with blue bits throughout. It has a thick consistency with little natural exfoliating particles in it. It has a manly/minty scent to it, but the smell goes away once you've washed it off. It contains eucalyptus extract, zinc, and salicylic acid which are all good for clearing up pimples.

I've now been using this product daily for around two weeks on my face, chest, and shoulders. Although I've only used this wash a short amount of time, I have noticed some improvements in my skin since using this product. I seem to have less breakouts recently and my face also seems to be a little less oily. However, my favourite part about this product is how fresh it smells. It's really nice to use on hot days, as it makes my face feel cooler and its great for a deep cleanse.

This is meant to be a 3 in 1 product, but I think that's a bit of a gimmick as there's really only two ways to use it. It's supposed to be used as a wash, scrub, and mask however the wash and scrub method are basically the same thing. There's no real way to only use this as a wash without it also being a scrub, since it's full of little exfoliants.

The mask aspect of this product was very effective and did properly dry down. This could be due to clay component of the mask. I would only use this as a mask once a week though, as I don't want to strip my skin of its natural oils and leave my skin too dry.

Overall I enjoyed this product. I didn't notice any improvements in blackheads, but I only get small amounts of them anyway. I'll definitely continue to use this until the tube is empty. I wouldn't recommend this if you have dry skin, but give it a go if you have combination/oily skin!

I was very impressed with this product! After the first wash my skin felt incredibly clean, with no residue at all left on my skin. My skin is reeeeaalllly oily (especially during the warmer months) but I have to say this product has made a HUGE difference. Normally after a day at uni or work my skin would be an oily mess but not anymore! Also, I have noticed a difference with my spots, they are quickly clearing up. Another bonus is that a little goes a long way with this product, so I suspect it will last a while yet.

This is another 3 in 1 product from the Garnier skincare range and it was a pretty interesting product to try out. I have to say that it wasn't my favourite (the charcoal one is still the best), but it did a good job of cleaning and exfoliating my skin. I prefer to use these types of scrubbing cleansers a few times a week and always after wearing makeup. It's designed for oily to combination skin which helped to make my skin less oily but I didn't see much improvement in the areas of my face with blackheads such as my nose and chin.

Personally I found the clay to be quite thick which made washing the mask off more difficult so I would recommend using a washcloth/face halo or using the mask in the shower when I wash my hair. Overall this product worked great and I would highly recommend it for those with greasy skin and imperfections but I think the scrub might be too harsh for those with very sensitive skin.

This left my skin feeling super tingly and clean, I mainly used it as an exfoliator, which I really liked. It claims to make your skin appear visibly healthier after just 7 days of use but unfortunately I only received it 4 days ago so I have a few days of use yet. My skin is quite problematic, at the moment it seems to have broken my skin out rather than clear it but again, it might be better after a week. It has a lovely cucumber/ eucalyptus scent and definitely feels like it’s going to help. The price is also really fab.

I really like that a little goes a long way - it is great value. Just make sure that you really spend time making sure it is all off, as there is nothing worse than finding a patch of little bits of dry powder near the hairline, and then rubbing it in to your hairline and making it a million times worse (annoying moment I encountered during the trial!) I prefer to use it in the shower, and that way the water pressure really helps make sure it is all off. The scent is a very strong, chemical type smell so I would be wary of trying it if you are sensitive to that.

My favourite way to use the product is to gently rub it in for about 30 seconds, then leave it on for about three minutes. I found that was sufficient time because it would then start heating up on my skin, and I did not want to risk my skin getting irritated. So I would advise to only leave it on as long as the instructions state. I did this every second day. If I was using it daily, I would alternate between leaving it on for three minutes at a time and then the next day removing it almost instantly as again I did not want to irritate my face. It does claim to be a three in one product however I think it works best when you pop it on, lather it in (to exfoliate) then let it sit as a mask for just a few minutes (not using it every day).

My skin did not end up feeling drier or oilier during the experiment, and it did not get red either or break out which I was pleasantly surprised by. I think it helped with mattifying it a little bit, although not in a WOW way. Moisturiser is definitely required after use, or your skin will feel super dry and then probably produce heaps of oil to overcompensate.

I think I will switch back to my normal cleanser now or at least cut down on how much I am using this per week (probably to two or three times a week). My next idea is to try the scrub on my body skin instead. Although my face did not get visibly irritated, I feel like it might be slightly too abrasive for long term use on facial skin. Because it is such good value, I don't feel like using it on my body is a waste so I am keen to give that a go! Overall a decent, cheap option that is pleasant enough to have on rotation - just don't go overboard with the frequency of use.

I absolutely love this as a scrub, it really does make your skin feel so smooth and soft after using it and you don’t feel like it’s too harsh either. I would definitely only use it twice a week though depending on your skin sensitivity but my skin isn’t as sensitive so it can handle quite a lot. Using it as a mask is a bit odd In my opinion, it just feels like you’re leaving a scrub on and so it never really properly dries up compared to a clay mask and mud mask which is what i prefer to use. The scent is quite nice and not too overwhelming, it feels super cleansing and your skin feels clean afterwards. Can’t say it got rid of my blackheads but it also doesn’t feel like it’s clogging up my skin. Overall I’d repurchase this again as a scrub.