Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Gel Cleanser

I really wanted to like this, it promised to be so good!

Not a fan of this one.

Firstly, the packaging was nice and I quite liked the tiny spout as it let me really control the amount I wanted. The whole package is quite large though.

I liked the texture initially but it did lather too much for my liking. The smell was very overpowering and will be too much for many I think. It didn't totally remove my makeup and needed to double cleanse to remove everything.

I also felt like it left my skin too dry and tight and I really needed to moisturize after.

I wouldn't buy this again and probably will gift it away to someone who isn't sensitive.

This gel wash smells absolutely great and it's perfect for morning, like pineapple but not overpowering. But it dehydrated my skin heavily so I had to limit my use to the evenings only. I usually double cleanse my face with cleansing oil first in the evening and I was nicely surprised that the wash was genuinely gentle but washed everything nice and well. I wasn't sure if it made any progress with my dull and tired skin though.

I'm still trying to finish it so I don't waste it, but my goodness it smells bad. Reminds me of the smell that hospitals have. I prefer the melon one but I won't be buying this one again for sure.

First impression: standard squeeze tube that sits up and is easy to you. Light gel consistency not thick or gluggy. The scent is fresh but I bit soapy.

Application: a little goes a long way with this gel cleanser, I use a pea size amount on an already wet face and it does my face and neck. It glides on as the gel is light in texture and is very refreshing, perfect for the morning. It is easy to wash off and did not sting over my sensitive, dry patches.

Result: after patting my skin dry I felt rejuvenated and clean. I noticed that it made my face feel dry. Not dry to touch, but felt like I needed hydration so I moisturised straight away after using the cleanser. I have combination skin with dryness on my nose / Cupid’s bow and I noticed that my small, dry patches stood out more after using this product as slight flaking would appear around the patches. The flakes could easily be brushed away so it wasn’t cracking or super drying but still accentuated those areas on my face. Overall I did notice a brightening in my skin, enjoyed the application but not the affect it had on my dry patches. I won’t be purchasing this product, but feel it would suit someone with more normal/oily skin and it’s more environmentally friendly.

The smell of this cleanser is frankly way too strong (although I am very sensitive to smells so YMMV). To me it has a strong chemical smell with hints of pineapple. However it does work well as a cleanser and removes makeup with no issue. It also had no adverse effect on my sensitive skin, though I would refrain from using it more than once a day at most. I don't know how effective the vitamin C and pineapple extract would be in a cleanser since it only contacts the skin for a minute or so before being washed away, but they are still nice additions. Overall I would recommend if strong smells aren't an issue

A summary in one line: It isn't bad, but it didn't do anything good either.

What I liked: 1. A gel formula - this is the first gel cleanser I have used and it was great that it didn't dry my skin out! 2. The scent was really summer-y - this is a double-edged sword but it was a really feminine, summer scent 3. Removed makeup to an acceptable level - there was still some residue but for the most part it did a pretty good job!

What I didn't like: 1. The scent - I told you, double-edged sword - It was quite overpowering and quite artificial smelling 2. It didn't really do anything - although it didn't negatively impact my sensitive skin, it didn't really do anything positive for it; it didn't feel any better, look any better, etc.

Overall, I wouldn't buy it again - but I won't be throwing out the product either. It did the cleanser basics for me, but I would prefer to put that money towards something else that worked for me a bit better.

I have been using this product for Just under a week now and overall it’s a really nice cleaner to use. However, after only a week I have not noticed any change to my skin. My skin does appear to be brighter or less dull. So I will need to continue to use this product to see if I can see long term results.

My skin: I have combination oily skin, with redness and acne scars that I would like to brighten and reduce the appearance of. I was excited to try these products as they contain vitamin c which is good for brightening pigmentation.

Cleanser: this cleanser was a gel texture, on the thinner side. I could definitely smell the pineapple in this product. The product foams up well and feels quite gentle on your skin. The bottle was easy to squeeze and get the desired amount of product out. I also have sensitive skin and found tim his to be quite gentle. It didn’t leave my skin feeling right afterwards. My skin felt soft and smooth afterwards, similar feeling to my normal cream cleanser. However as mentioned I have not noticed a difference to the appearance in my skin yet.

I also like that is product is really affordable. It’s also vegan!

I will continue to use this product to see if my skin brightens over time

Beauty vault purchase. Gentle cleanser non drying. Being a gel cleanser a little goes a long way. Expect this to last atleast 4 months. It doesn't stand out to me, not a holy grail but nothing wrong with it either. Won't need a new one for some but would repurchase if needed.

I was interested to trial this cleanser- not only is it paraben and sulfate free, but it’s made with pineapple extract and vitamin C!

I love that the packaging is 100% made from recycled plastic. The squeeze style bottle was clear, green and white. The lid clicked open/close easily and there was a small opening where the cleaner came out of. The consistency of the cleanser is quite runny, so I thought the inside of the lid might get messy or that it would come out too quickly, however because the opening is really small, it really only comes out when the tube is squeezed! It wasn’t messy at all and really easy to control how much product came out.

The cleanser itself is a very light green/almost clear gel. It was really smooth and lathered a little bit when on the skin. It was really easy to massage into my face and was quite creamy when it lathered, very easy to work in. It smelt sort of sweet (like the pineapple ingredients) and wasn’t too strong. I wouldn’t say it was a ‘nice’ smell, however I didn’t hate it and didn’t mind it.

My skin is dry and sensitive with some uneven skin tone. This cleanser was absolutely fine with my sensitive skin- no reaction at all! My skin didn’t feel tight or stripped or dried out after use as well, which is definitely something I look for in a cleanser. My skin did feel clean after using it. I haven’t noticed a huge difference in my skin, (in terms of brightness or dullness as it claims to help improve) perhaps it is a bit brighter- it’s really hard to tell! More time will tell, as a week may not be long enough to tell a true difference.

Overall, I did like this cleanser! It felt really nice to use on my face and worked well with my sensitive and dry skin type. I will continue to use it over time and see if the brightness and skin tone does improve.

I really love gel cleansers at the moment so was excited to try this one. I was expecting more of a pineapple smell, so was suprised it didn't however still quite pleasant.

The gel is a nice consistency, not too heavy or sticky and lathers quite nicely on a damp face. I found it to be quite gentle and soft yet felt like I had a really good clean that wasn't too drying either.

I havent noticed brighter skin yet but hoping with time I might see the benefits