Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 In 1 Mask Review

The first thing that struck me about the Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 In 1 was that it means business. The packaging with its sleek black, blue and red colouring and graphics makes it look more like a prescribed chemist product rather than one you can buy off the supermarket shelf.

I love that it is gender neutral - it is not dressed up with pink colouring and doesn't smell fruity or flowery (smells more earthy) - it's here to do the job, not just sit there looking pretty. Both men and women can feel comfortable purchasing and using it.

The product is black (from the charcoal) and the texture is quite thick and gritty, but not abrasive. You only need a small dollop to wash your face so I can see this bottle lasting a long time - great value for money. The black colouring makes it easy to see if you have washed it off your face (and got out of your nose!), or if you splashed any around the shower (so you can wipe it off - not that I found that it stains).

After using it, it left my skin feeling hydrated and clean, and surprisingly soft. Using it as a mask (once a week) is really easy to use - and also feels my skin feeling clean and soft.

And the best part about this product is it does what it says it will do - I have no blackheads since using it. Hurrah! I would definitely recommend for anyone with oily/combination skin and/or have clogged pores and blackheads.

I found the consistency of this product to be quite thick, in a good way! It provided great coverage, was easy to blend and the exfoliating beads weren’t too rough. It provided a thorough clean and I really felt When used as a face mask it didn’t entirely dry but I did like that, because it meant it was easy to remove. The product was extremely easy to use for all of its three uses; a cleanser, exfoliator and mask. The instructions on the bottle made it very clear how long to use the product for and for what results you wanted to achieve. I also didn't get that '5 o'clock shadow' which i have experienced with other charcoal face products. The fragrance was pleasant, I enjoyed that it didn’t have an overly floral scent like a lot of other products do. Another amazing positive about this product is that it is going to last me FOREVER. You need the smallest pea size amount for any of its three uses; a little goes a very long way. An extremely economical product. The price is one of the many reasons I would repurchase this product or recommend it to others. It’s very reasonably priced, plus, it really saves money given it’s a 3 in 1 and no need to purchase 3 different products. The packaging is nice and simple. The only thing that would make it a little easier to use would be a pump. When you’re all slippery in the shower trying to flip the top of bottles can sometimes be tricky, and given it’s a thick dark product, the current flip-top lid has become a little messy. However, given the consistency of the product I’m unsure whether a pump would be a possibility or not. Initially I did notice my skin began to break out when I started using this product, however after roughly a week all of my spots began to clear and has continued to stay clear with regular use as a cleanser, exfoliator and face mask, following the instructions on the bottle as to how often each should be used. My skin feels great, is very smooth and not dry at all (initially I was hesitant as I felt this could be a drying product). I usually have oily/combination skin, and I feel that if anything this product has made my skin more “normal”. My foundation applies easier and my pores and blackheads on my nose are clearly smaller. I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone having skin troubles, or those who simply want a clearer canvas to apply makeup on to. This product has worked wonders for me and I intend to repurchase when I run out. I’m reluctant to use anything else after seeing how well it has cleared my skin.

This is a bit of a mixed review for me. And I would like to make it clear from the beginning I am reviewing on behalf of myself and my flatmate (who also tried it out).

For me personally, this mask did not agree with my skin. My skin is temperamental at best; sensitive (sometimes more so than others), it can be dry (especially in these colder months) and it often feels tight after some cleansers (which I hate). This product made my skin redder, felt dry and tight and actually made me break out in the following days. Now this isn't necessarily a bad thing as I am aware charcoal can often draw all the nasties out of the skin (so it may have just been doing that). Needless to say, this product was just not for me!

But seeing as we had a few weeks to trial it, I passed it on to my flatmate who has normal skin (lucky one). And I am happy to report she really liked it! She came rushing out of the bathroom after the first use (as a scrub) all excited about how smooth her skin felt! Even her friends thought so (because she made them feel her face as she was so excited). So for everyday, normal skin with no sensitivities, this product could be great! For anyone with sensitivities or skin on the drier side, give this one a miss.

The other I did not like, but my flatmate did not mind, was the scent. I personally found it a little too fragranced for my liking and it became quite sickly. As I said though, this is more a personal annoyance as my flatmate did not mind it at all.

Would I purchase again? Not for me, no. However, my flatmate quite liked it and might buy it again (provided it was on sale). Thus, I rate it in the middle (I can't rate it lower knowing that my skin likes to hate products).

I have been struggling to find a cleanser that gets rid of my makeup as well as scrubbing my pores for that deeper clean. Previous ones have either made my skin too dry or left my face oily after cleansing (I have oily skin already so its annoying). However, this blew my mind.

The Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 in 1 Mask has clay like consistency that it quite messy and gets everywhere (kind of like Fudge Purple Shampoo) but when you put it on your face its amazing. It smells really good. The first thing I noticed was the small scrub particles that weren't too big or too small. They cleaned EVERYTHING out of my face. My forehead had bean prone to rough skin and red pimples but they literally vanished after the first 2 washes. My skin is so clear and healthy, it is the best thing I've ever tried. I used it for 2 weeks daily and have noticed a massive improvement on my skin. Barely ANY pimples, not rough skin, and very smooth. I would still purchase this item even if it was double the price. PLUS you can leave it on for a mask as well. The only downside is the mess it makes from splashes if not contained.

I first trialled this product as a face mask and as I often do, left it on waaay too long. The instructions say to leave it for 5 minutes and I left it on for about 15. It's safe to say that this made my skin very red and quite irritated, and the granules rubbing against my sore skin did not help. I really would not recommend leaving it on for too long! However, when used properly, it leaves your skin feeling smooth and not irritated, but a little bit tight.

I've been using this as a wash as well in the shower and am aware that it does take a while to see results when it comes to blackheads. Over time I've noticed my skin getting softer, and my pores have reduced a little in size. My breakouts are also less ferocious when they happen.

That being said, I have oily skin that normally isn't easily irritated but I find that the exfoliating particles are just too much. I barely scrub my face at all but found it left my skin looking red and feeling dry and sore if I used the scrub everyday. I cut down use to twice a week and this has helped reduce the dryness, but it's also slowed the rate that I see results.

As I have other face washes that also help minimise blackheads without irritating my skin as much, I will probably not repurchase. That being said, it did definitely help improve my skin and at such an affordable price it is definitely worth giving a try.

I think this product would be a lot less harsh without the exfoliating particles as salicylic acid is already a chemical exfoliator, and the combination of the two is what I think irritated my skin. Overall, still a good product but not right for me.

Actually very impresses with this product, I didn't have very high expectations going in as I usually opt for more expensive skin care. I have combination skin with dry cheeks and an oily T-section and a few blackheads on my nose. I also got my boyfriend to use it, he has very oily skin and is prone to quite a lot of breakouts and has a lot of blackheads on his nose. We've been using this as a wash and scrub everyday for the past couple of weeks (and still have some left), we used it as a mask once but didn't get any benefit we weren't already getting from washing with it so didn't bother again. The smell is amazing and it spreads on really easily and the exfoliating bits felt so nice on my skin. It didn't dry out my skin after application either which I find to be a problem with a lot of products and need to slather on moisturiser, it actually felt really nice and only had to apply a light layer.It hasn't really done anything for our blackheads but I wasn't really expecting it to, those suckers are tricky! It has made are skin super soft though and my boyfriend's skin cleared up completely after only a couple of uses. the only thing that is a bit of a bummer and would deter us using this product again is that we prefer to buy cruelty free products which is really disappointing because this product is honestly so good and would probably be a regular in our shopping trolly otherwise.

I can’t seem to find my original review so I’ll try again. I was lucky enough to be picked to trial this product and within the first week I noticed a massive difference in my skin. I tried using this daily but found it was a wee bit drying so I decided to use it 3 x a week and WOW. This 3 in 1 charcoal powerhouse literally halved the amount of blackheads on my face. As soon as I applied it I could feel my skin getting a deep clean and it was left glowing. As a mask it was ideal for those extra oily days (for me once a month) and really did leave my skin feeling squeaky clean. It is a thick charcoal paste with a pleasant earthy smell, easy to apply as it’s really thick and washes off with ease. I love this scrub so much I have given my other almost full scrubs away! It is definitely more suitable for an oily/combination skin tone but could be used by teenagers right through to someone with aging skin. Thanks Beauty Crew I don’t think I’ll ever use pore strips again after trialling this amazing scrub.

This is a very thick and black face wash with fine exfoliating particles that work really well! Despite having salicylic acid, it has a very natural feeling about it, it does seem like charcoal is the main ingredient. I used this as a wash/scrub daily, some days I wouldn't take my makeup off beforehand. It does a great job of taking makeup off! Don't use it near the eyes though, your eyes will probably get quite dry. I have oily skin with very small blackheads that make it less smooth when applying makeup. This face wash definitely helped smooth out my skin, and I have noticed very slightly that my face is a bit less oily. This wash isn't aimed at people with acne, which makes sense, as I often get a few spots and that hasn't really changed due to this wash. When you use this, you can tell it is not a gentle cleanser, the active ingredients are quite intense, but it definitely doesn't feel harsh or drying. In fact, when you dry your face after washing it, your skin feels really smooth and soft which is amazing! It does have a bit of a weird smell but it's not bad enough to not want to use it. Also if you're not washing your hair, don't put it too close to your hairline as it might be a bit hard to wash out if you don't want to get your hair wet.

Charcoal is very on trend at the moment and I’m loving it. I was intrigued to be chosen to be part of the trial team for the Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 in 1 Mask, due to the fact that I haven’t used Garnier products since I was teenager. So, I was very curious to see how well this would work for me as an adult. The Garnier Pure Active Charcoal is a 3 in 1 Mask, which means it’s a facewash, scrub and mask all in one product. I’m not sure if there are ones suited for other skin types, but I received the Oily to Combination Skin Prone to Imperfection and I have oily skin. It comes in a 150ml black tube and costs $13.99, which I reckon is a reasonable price, considering I’ve used it every day for the last 3 weeks and I haven’t even used half the tube yet. The 3 in 1 mask is a thick black consistency, with course particles.

It’s crucial to remove all trace of makeup before applying it, especially the eye area as it’s not pleasant when the product goes into the eyes. Firstly, I used it as a face wash, which essentially is a scrub at the same time. I used a pea size amount and rubbed it on a wet face. My face felt fresh and clean afterwards. As the days went on, I noticed the little blackheads on my nose disappeared and the breakouts I had on my first week of using it, those disappeared as well. I also didn’t have any more breakouts during this whole trial period, which was amazing, because I would get breakouts on a weekly basis otherwise. The down side of it all, which I assume is due to the daily use of a scrub on my face, most of the oil on my face had been stripped off and left dry, flaky skin on my t-zone area. I also hoped that my scars left from previous breakouts would diminish due to the daily use of this product, but it didn’t.

I, then used the mask 2 times a week. It’s important to remove makeup which applying the mask as well and avoid the eyes. I used an almond size to cover my whole face and let it dry for 5 minutes before washing it off as instructed on the tube. I found that the mask didn’t dry out my skin and my face felt a lot fresher and awake. I applied the mask at night, because I was advised during a facial that the best time to rejuvenate the skin is at night because that’s when the skin is repairing itself and working it’s magic.

So, I do believe the Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 in 1 Mask does what it says it would and I think overall it’s a great product. Since it dries out my skins, I won’t use it every day as a face wash, but I’ll use it as a scrub and a mask 2-3 times a week. I recommend this to people who have extreme cases of breakouts and blackheads as I think it will benefit them the most to use it on a daily basis, especially teenagers. I wish I had this when I was a teenager, it would have made my awkward teenage years much easier.