Garnier Pure Active Charcoal Gel Wash Reviews

I like how you can just turn the pump on the top to lock the pump, rather than pushing the pump all the way down and then turning it.

It comes out like a grey gel and turns into a white colour foam when you massage it into your skin. It smells exactly like the face scrub version and I feel like my face feels nice and clean afterwards.

I didn’t notice much of a change in the appearance of blackheads or blemishes after using it but there might be if I used it for longer

I absolutely love the consistency of this cleanser, the smell isn't over powering. With every use it has made my skin feel softer, clearer and very very clean. I love to use this after I clean off my makeup to make sure my face is completely clean for bed. I have a few blackheads and have noticed the difference, sone have reduced and some have gone completely. My skin looks so much clearer and glowy! I have also been using garniers charcoal 3 in 1 aloh with this wash and they work wonderfully together. I would definitely use this wash again and I will buy another.

This cleanser is another great product from the Garnier charcoal line. I enjoyed using this as it didn't leave my skin irritated at all. It is a very refreshing cleanser as it leaves the skin with a cooling sensation.

I think it'll take a few more weeks to see if it prevents the reappearance of blackheads but so far it seems to be doing a very good job at reducing shine without making my skin feel dry and tight. I will say that I still prefer the 3in1 cleanser, scrub and mask from this line as it saves time. But this cleanser is still very good for everyday use and removes all the makeup that hadn't been removed with my makeup remover.

Overall this is an amazing product and I highly recommend. It's perfect for those with oily to combination skin types who are prone to blackheads.

I was initially excited when I received the Garnier Pure active charcoal gel wash as I have a crazy amount of blackheads and have been looking for a solution. I've only been using it for ten days but I must say I am quite impressed. Theres a tingling sensation as I apply the liquid to my face but I know it's working. I love that it comes out black but when you put it on your face it lathers up and almost goes clear. The packaging is so awesome with it being black, it looks fierce. My skin felt so soft after using this too! Garnier is an affordable but great brand and I love buying from them so I'd recommend overall.

The black colour was a little off putting at first and kinda scary but I thoroughly enjoyed it! It wasn’t actually black and I found that it tightened up my entire face and was so good for my oily skin. I’m not entirely sure how much it helps with my black heads because I do have quite a few and I don’t think it makes a big difference. I usually find salycilic acid good for my skin as it helps with the acne but anyone who doesn’t have heaps of acne might not find it to be too pleasant.

First thing that struck me about this product is how big it is! At a huge 200ml and needing only a wee dollop each time, this is going to last a long time. Thankfully due to its gender neutral packaging (black, blue and red) and no feminine scent to it (more a medical type smell), my partner is using this product too.

The product is a smooth black gel. Only foams up only a little bit but applies easily and leaves skin clean and refreshed, and not too dry. Unlike the 3 in 1 charcoal scrub, it doesn't leave black marks all over the shower.

It makes some bold claims about reducing blackheads and imperfections (which is a little generic and vague). Not sure if that has happened for me (yet) but the gel does reduce oil production so it should in theory reduce blackheads.

Overall I prefer the 3 in 1 charcoal scrub because I prefer the grittiness to it, and can get in and give my face a good scrub. But it is a good product as a cleanser for the days I don't want to scrub.

I’ve been using this since I got it which has been about a week now and I can say it a great wash to use, it left my face feeling clean and fresh, it had a minty fresh (cool) feel to my skin after and it smells nice too. The results aren’t immediate and I haven’t seen any improvement to the blackheads them self but the redness around them has reduced, it’s also helping eliminate the excess oils on my face. I did have a small break out but I am due for that time of the month but I’ve had no other irritation from it during other times I’ve washed my face with it. I also have really sensitive skin so I think it’s a pretty good wash for me since I can’t use much, that being said I can’t speak on behalf of all people with sensitive skin as everyone’s skin types are different. Overall I will keep using this however I will not be buying it as garnier tests on animals

I was lucky enough to receive the gel wash through beauty review to test out. I think this was because I was also a tester for the Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 in 1 mask. The two had quite a few similarities as they were from the same line I’m pretty sure. The packaging of the gel was nice and simplistic with a black bottle which worked as the main ingredient was charcoal. I did like that it includes salicylic acid, my current natural cleanser doesn’t.

It has the typical smell of Garnier products; pretty sure it was the same or very similar to the mask. The formula was a runny gel but as soon as you put it on your face or rub it together it foams up really easily. However, this increased the smell and it was very strong. I am sensitive to strong smells, so I didn’t really like this. It was really easy to apply though. At first, I would use a couple of pumps foam It in my hands and then rub it over my face. However, as I tried it out over a few days I changed to apply a pea-sized amount to each area of my face and then rub it over once applied. I found that this was the best method to apply it.

The gel felt really hot on my face and tingled sometimes, I wasn’t used to this as before this I was using a natural cleanser (herbalism by lush). I did like that it washed off easy with splashes of water. Once out of the shower and my face was dry, my face felt really dry and tingly for about an hour and I did not like that, it felt really uncomfortable.

In regard to the results, it does help, I found that it brought my acne out the first couple of days and I did notice my skin visibly improving quite quickly. It reduced my active acne and I don’t know to what extent, but I think it reduced my skin redness and scaring visibility too.

Overall, I would keep using the gel until it runs out. However, I’m not sure if I would repurchase it but it would depend on if I get used to the smell/feel once it’s dry. My current cleanser is lush herbalism, so I would need to keep using the charcoal gel wash to be able to compare how both products help me and then make a decision from there.