Garnier SkinActive Pure Charcoal Tissue Mask with Black Algae Review

I absolutely love a tissue mask so I was so excited to get this as a trial! I'm not absolutely sold on some of the things it says it does, especially how it says it refines pores, although I'm not keen to write it off completely as it might take a couple of times and also other products from the same range to help it work!

It did make my skin nice and soft and I did like the look of my skin afterwards, but I can't say it really did anything for my pores. My pores aren't overly large but they are still noticable, especially when wearing makeup, so I didn't notice this change at all with the use of the mask.

The smell was really pleasant and I think that the mask fit my face really well and also stayed in place really nicely, so such a plus there! I find others don't stick as well and tend to slide about. There was a lot of serum in the pouch, so there was plenty left to smother on once I was done with the tissue mask. I also really liked the packaging, it was like a matte sort of texture.

So overall, it was a nice mask to use and I would likely use it again, just not for the sole purpose of the skin texture/pores claim :)

This tissue mask is divine!!

It goes on really wet which in this weather is fabulous! The mask doesn't move once in place, I found it a little fiddly to unfold, but it didn't tear. The mask 'fabric' is much better quality than others I've used!

I used the left-over liquid left in the sachet on my décolletage.

My skin after felt plumped & hydrated.

At this price I’ll be scheduling in one of these babies once a week!

I'm in my late teens with skin prone to blackheads and oil. I have a really basic skin care routine and enjoyed adding in this extra treatment.

The mask is easy to apply, and not as thin as I would have thought! It's quite wet, I was worried it was going to be sliding off my face, but it stayed put!

The serum is cooling and fresh and I could feel it working, but in a comfortable way. Not quite a tingle, but that reassuring feeling you're not looking like a serial killer for no reason!

I found my skin felt and looked smooth. It definitely seemed to remove impurities from my pores. I picked up another one with my shopping this weekend, I'm going to make this a weekly treat for my skin!

I really recommend this as an inexpensive treat for your skin!

I got the pleasure of trying this baby out, thanks BR for the opportunity. The mask comes in a sleek black foil pack that at first didn't remind me of Garnier at all. Garnier is known for the lighter coloured packaging they have. This one was completely black apart from the bits of green and white writing. It sure grabbed my attention that's for sure. You can almost guess that it has charcoal in the make up of it from the packaging alone.

I teared the pack open and was blown away that the actual mask is completely black too. Render my heart happy and my mouth speechless. I read the instructions which say to smooth the mask on to the face and to adjust to the contours of my face. It smooths down nicely. I find it is a very slimy feeling on the fingers as I apply the mask. It's not the nicest feeling, almost like aloe vera on your hands. Nevertheless the mask was fixed to my face and I was described by my 11 year old as having a ninja face mask and only a scream could be uttered by my one year old.

The smell is very refreshing and definitely reminds me of aloe vera. The fact that is has black algae in it was both weird and intriguing. I like that it uses naturally occurring things too. My face is feeling very cooled and relaxed. I definitely feel pampered which is nice. I leave it on for 15 mins as the instructions state. I peel off and massage excess product (which is a gel like substance left from the mask) in to my face. It doesn't really absorb in to my skin like I would like so it dries on my face. What is left behind is a sticky but squeaky residue which feels icky on my fingers. I could do without that feeling but at the same time my face is very refreshed and feeling softer. I wish that I had a few more to give a more in depth review but as it stands I would definitely repurchase. My skin the next day felt far more hydrated and soft to the touch.

Thanks to Beauty Review I've become a bit of a tissue mask fiend. When I opened this mask I was so pleasantly surprised by the quality of the 'tissue'.

It feels thick - I was worried it wouldn't stick to my contours, but it is actually really pliable. You can quite firmly pull and move it in to place, and it does actually have a bit of stretch (I have a big head haha, it needed a bit of extra pulling over the five-head)

You look as daft as ever wearing it, but it's still a lovely feeling to have it on. Cooling and refreshing, and it feels secure, so you really can go about your business, fold the washing, do the dishes etc. Or lay on the couch and relax. Whatever's your masking jam.

It is saturated in serum. I mean you could probably soak two masks with the amount of product in the sachet, but I'd rather that than a stingy amount. I used the excess on my decolletage, neck and hands.

Immediately after use my skin felt very soft, but also very clean and refreshed. The pores on my oil-slick of a chin looked clearer and definitely more refined. I was really impressed!

I would definitely repurchase this, especially for these hot summer days where my skin feels gross after a day in the heat!

I'm hoping for a multi-pack of masks from Garnier - it would be more economical and I'd use them more, meaning my skin would look fab more often!

I really liked this product. I used it after washing my face. It made my skin feel really soft and hydrated. However, I did not find that it helped my pores at all, they seemed exactly the same. Maybe if I used this product more than once I would see results in this area.

Super easy to use, just cleanse your face first, open the packet and open out the mask and pop on your face. Just adjust the mask to fit your face.

Very hydrating feeling. There is a lot of product on the mask so was pretty slippery. Just left it on the 15 minutes and then rubbed the excess into face and down neck.

It felt a little tingly at times but not burning or anything, just a nice tingle. I get quite sensitive skin too so felt good not to have it uncomfortable. Felt very cooling and hydrating. Skin looked clean and clear afterwards. Pore were minimised, and looked refreshed straight after.

I would use it again and would love to try the other ones too.

The only thing I didn't really like was how slippery the mask was, just felt like a bit too much product which felt like could be enough for a couple masks in the packet. I guess it's not a bad thing though because you can use the excess on your neck and across your decolletage.

This is such a nice, refreshing treat for the end of the day! Once a week I like to do a mask and I might put this into my regular rotation. The mask goes on easily and the sheet is sturdy and well coated in serum. It feels lovely and cooling on your face, and you can really feel it soaking in to your skin. As someone with changeable skin I found this really good for detoxing and clarifying my skin. The smell is not offensive and the price makes it affordable for regular use. Overall I really rated this mask, my skin felt clear and refreshed after using and the serum left over soaked in with ease!

My skin has a tendency towards blackheads and looking grimy - while being dry with a slightly oily t-zone - so I was excited to see this mask on the supermarket shelf.

It's a standard sheet mask - in that it's a mask with serum infused. It applied easily and sat well on my face, unlike some masks that require constant negotiation during the sitting time.

I took it off after 20 or so minutes and massaged in the serum leftover on my face. On looking in the mirror I loved how my skin looked. It was clearer, more plumped and glowed. I was worried the charcoal would leave it dry - but that was not the case.

Since that first try I've used this again and again (love the price!) and I'm a fan. Would recommend.

I got this mask in the beautiful Christmas BBBE. I always find tissue masks extraordinary things but I'm getting used to them over time. I thought I'd give this one a shot in honour of the new year.

It comes in a nice big packet, the branding of which is black and green and highly representative of black algae. Once opened, the mask inside looks like a large dead slimey thing. And feels like a large dead squidgy slimy thing. But when I put it on my face, it was very cooling and refreshing. I slapped it on (literally) over my make up - quelle horreur! I figured it might as well prove itself. It was so simple to apply. Then I was watching Made in Chelsea so left it on for around 50 minutes.

When I removed it I rubbed the outside into my face and neck to use up the extra product. Once it dried, my skin felt lovely and clean and soft. And it stayed soft overnight.

And I didn't notice any sensitivity at all.

This is a great tissue mask and I highly recommend it. I'll certainly be using this mask again.