Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 In 1 Mask Review

First of all, this product claims to be for people with oily skin that is prone to pimples and blackheads, as it will help reduce them and prevent reoccurrence. I have oily skin that is prone to both, and I definitely found that both pimples and blackheads became much less frequent as I kept using it. It didn't do anything in terms of reducing oiliness, but it seems to be more focused on reducing breakouts.

The packaging is fairly standard, the exact same as some other Garnier scrubs and masks. You get heaps of product for the price, so it is definitely worth it.

In terms of consistency, it is quite thick and the charcoal in it makes it stain face cloths, so be careful if using one to remove it. You don't need too much product when using it as a wash or scrub, but I found I needed a little more when applying it as a mask. It also took a little longer than 5 minutes to dry so I tended to leave it on for a little longer.

The fragrance is quite strong but it's hard to describe, maybe almost a little like aftershave. I found it to be a little off-putting the first few times I used it, but I got used to it.

Overall, although it has a couple downsides, like the staining and the fragrance, I think the fact that it does what it says, and the fact you get so much product for quite a low price, it is most definitely worth it. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone with oily skin that is prone to pimples and blackheads.

I don’t use this for any other purpose but a scrub. As much as I love a mask etc I would rather use a separate mask product as I don’t want my skin drying out too much at the moment. So a scrub was enough for me. I still really liked this.

It was a good scrub. Much cheaper than my previous one and easier to get my hands on. Which is also what made me use this. For the price it’s been great. I use 2-3x a week as an exfoliant. I love the feeling it leaves my skin in. It feels so smooth and clean. Exactly what I needed to help shed those loose skin cells.

I admit the blueberry appealed to me also.. but It definitely doesn’t have a fruity smell. It’s hard to describe maybe slightly masculine.

It exfoliates but doesn’t leave you red and raw it’s a pretty acceptable level of exfoliation. Not too harsh.

As I said I’ve only used as a scrub but if you have dry skin I think this would be quite drying on you so don’t leave for too long. My combo skin gets away with using it quickly and I’m pretty happy with that.

This is a really interesting product from Garnier, so naturally it caught my eye. It can be used as a wash, a scrub and a mask.

What particularly interested me was that it had Salicylic Acid in it, which for particularly stubborn pimples can be handy.

I tend to automatically use this as a mask, but the fact that it's multipurpose is a great advantage when you're travelling and can only pack minimal products.

It does leave the skin smooth and gives blackheads a nudge, but don't expect it to work miracles.

All in all, it's a handy multipurpose product for keeping your skin as clean and clear as you can. I tend to use it more when my skin needs attention as oppose to everyday (I prefer natural skincare for everyday use). But when I need a little extra attention for my skin, this product is great to have on hand.

i have sensitive and oily acne prone skin ,bought this for a mask ,but found its very good to be used as a daily scrub , the scrub beads are a liitle bit rough ,but it wont cause irritation to my skin , cleans pores very well and absorbs oil very well as well .spots were calmed down instantly after using this .

Great multi purpose product, easily accessible, affordable and last awhile. Feels lovely on, smells lovely, wouldn’t say it did much to my blackheads compared to a good glycolic peel or wipe but otherwise a nice inbetween treatment.

Liked this product as it lasted a lot longer than expected, and it suited all our skin types! Which was so awesome! My teenage daughter loved it! Will definitely use again x

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.

Background to my skin type - I'm 24 years old with oily/combination skin that is prone to the occasional breakout. I also get breakouts on my chest and back. I get blackheads sometimes, but not often. Before using this product I hoped that it would be able to help with the breakouts I get on my face, chest, and back.

The product is a black-blue colour because it has both charcoal and blueberry extract in it. It has a thick consistency with little natural exfoliating particles in it. It has sort of a manly scent to it, but the smell goes away once you've washed it off. It contains salicylic acid which is good for clearing up pimples.

I've now been using this product daily for around three weeks on my face, chest, and shoulders/back. I have definitely noticed an improvement in my skin. I don't seem to breakout as much as I did prior to using this product. It also controlled a lot of the excess oil I usually get on my face.

This is meant to be a 3 in 1 product, but I think there's 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 way to use this as a wash without it also being a scrub since it has little exfoliants in it.

I've used other face washes before that have said they can also be used as masks, but they've never properly dried down. However the mask aspect of this product was very effective and actually did properly dry down. I would only use this as a mask once a week though, as I didn't want to strip my skin of its natural oils and get too dry.

Overall I really enjoyed this product. I didn't notice any improvements in blackheads, but I'm not really prone to them anyway. I'll definitely continue to use this to prevent breakouts and reduce excess oil.

I really enjoy using this product - but it makes a mess!!

This 3-way gem works as a cleanser, scrub and mask and does all 3 really well. The product itself is a thick charcoal coloured paste, with little gritty bits through it to exfoliate. The scent is almost minty/menthol-ish and feels really refreshing on the skin.

My favourite place to use this is the bath - it makes a mess so it’s not really suitable for normal morning or evening cleansing. You only need a small amount, about the size of a 50c piece (the new one, not the old one). I remove my makeup first and then apply this - I rub it into the skin in circular motions to exfoliate, and then leave it to dry as a mask. As it dries the skin tightens and you can see the sebum spots from you pores.

Washing it off gets even more messy, but the end result is totally worth it.