Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 In 1 Mask Review

This is by far the best cleanser I've ever used, I got one in one of the best ever beauty boxes and I've been buying it ever since. Packaging is sleek, the cleanser itself is thick, black and gritty, a little goes a long way. I have oily skin and this dries it out without overdrying and leaves my skin feeling soft and supple. I use it daily as part of my daily skin care routine and even my husband is hooked on it :) It has a lovely smell thats not too overpowering , great price as well!

First of all the size of this product is MASSIVE which I really appreciate. The consistency is very thick and a little goes a long way! I used it as a wash and scrub every morning and night for the past few weeks and did a mask about twice a week. As a face wash it is effective at washing the day's grime off but didnt really remove my concealer without some help from a face brush. Nevertheless my skin always felt smooth and soft after every wash. As a scrub I would not say that it contains enough exfoliating particles to do a thorough job, because we all know how they slip out from under your fingers when you try to scrub your face. Annoying, but can be expected. My favourite step was the mask because I don't usually do masks so it made me feel pretty fancy. It also has a nice bland fragrance so it doesn't annoy you when you do leave it on. I always left it longer than the reccomended 5 mins because it depends on how thick of a layer that you did. For $13.99 I think this product is worth it because you have the 3 in 1 options. Overall I enjoyed using this product but I did not see any changes in my blackheads or pores, and I think that it is just a matter of the amount of exfoliating particles it contains. It is however a very good thick mask.

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.

I really enjoyed this what for it said it did. I certainly minimised the amount of black heads and made them less visible, I cannot fault that. My skin looks really clear without make up, which is an awesome bonus! It has a nice feeling when putting it on and feels really refreshing on the skin. So cool that its a wash, scrub and mask! Awesome to have 3 products in 1

I was excited to try this product and I found it really good for my skin, I noticed the difference after a week of using it, also my 10 year old daughter is using it and likes it. I have tried all 3 steps, and I like the mask because it just washes off, unlike a charcoal mask I have used before and really hurt to peel off. I would recommend this to others that want a good face cleaner, it's easy to use and leaves your face nice and soft. Small negative I didn't find it smelt that great but I love the product.

I was excited for this product as it contains salicylic acid which is known to be good for breakouts and blackheads. My skin is clear with the odd spot here and there. The tube is a generous size and your typical garnier product size tube. The product has a strong sea scent smell, quite similar to men’s products which may be off putting to some. Make sure you kind of mold the tube as the textured scrub parts can sink to the bottom meaning when you’re running low the texture will be almost all liquid. This is definitely a scrub at first glance and dries pretty quickly depending on how much you use. As a mask it is quite dense. I liked this product for its cleansing properties and how it left my skin feeling clean afterwards. I haven’t noticed a huge reduction in pore size but will be keeping an eye out!

I was honestly a bit worried about the colour of this scrub and if it would stain my face because I’m super pale and the scrub is basically black. But it completely washes off which is a relief ;)

It has a really masculine smell to it which I’m on the fence about.

I found that it has improved my skin tone and helped reduce redness using it as a wash and scrub.

When I tried using it as a mask it made my eyes water badly from the smell or something in it so I didn’t like leaving it on for very long. I definitely prefer it as a scrub or wash!

i used to love, love, LOVE clay or charcoal or any sort of drying out masks. but now, my skin is dry and sensitive and cant handle the jandal.

the premise is great, face wash, mask, or scrub. although i count the wash and scrub as one so. yknow. lasted me a looong time cos i only used it once or twice a week if that, my skin couldnt handle it.

results were mixed, i thought it worked great for pimples, like as a spot mask, but at the same time i also felt like it gave me extra pimples or bumps at least, which i wasnt a fan of.

i did enjoy using it as a body scrub though, any stubborn pimples that were hanging around seemed to vanish, which was nice. and it was scrubby so i felt extra clean.

I picked this up in the last vault . I have an obsession with masks and cleansers . I absolutely love them . I enjoy collecting them for different issues in relation to my skin . Which has been temperamental.

Packaging comes in this blue tube . Consistency reminds me of a gritty pastey black mushy sand . Has this Minty / cheap men’s deodorant kind of scent . It’s tolerable .

Application comes out easily . Be careful it can splayed all over the place if your in the shower . Seems to move around quite a bit with the washing off part .

I’ve been using it for a few weeks now daily use . Skin is being cleansed well before and after make up use . Price wise it’s fair . I’m not completely sold on this yet . I think I should keep using it to see how I go .

I have really enjoyed using this product and really like the diversity of it and that it can be used as a wash, exfoliator or mask and it works great as all of these. I have noticed that it has visibly reduced some small blackheads that I had on my chin area and has prevented me from having any breakouts over the time that I have been using it. I have very sensitive combination skin and have been able to use this product without any reaction. I have also noticed my face had dry patches before and these have gone and there has also been a reduction in oiliness. The product has a very fresh smell to it and would be suitable for both men and women. As a wash I found that because it has exfoliating beads in it I felt like I wanted to use it more as an exfoliator. It also works well as a mask and dries quickly. I would highly recommend using this product f you have acne prone or blackhead prone skin and it has been suitable for my sensitive skin also.