Garnier Pure Active Charcoal Peel-Off Reviews

First off packaging is simple squeeze the product out of the tube nothing pretty about the packing which is fine as its about how it works. The smell is odd I don't know how to describe it. Consistency is very thick and hard to apply. Application you have to use a lot of product to apply a thick enough mask to allow easy removal. It recommends 20 to 30 minutes to dry then peel off. The first time I did not apply a thick enough layer and it took so long to remove it and it was painful. It did remove some blackheads and dry skin patches also some fine hairs my face was a little red afterwards. I think I will continue to use it on my nose area only in future as that's the most trouble some area. The price is cheap for the product so it's worth trying out the product won't last too long as it is a small tube. I wouldn't buy it again myself or recommend it to anyone else.

Overall, this is not a bad product, I just expected better results. When removing the mask my skin did look noticeably smoother, cleaner and more matte, which was positive. However, this appearance wouldn't last long, I would wake up the morning after application and my skin would be back to 'normal' (I am very oily). The product was easy enough to apply, but make sure you allow plenty of time for it to properly dry down - I waited around 40mins. The first time I used the mask I didn't use enough product, you really need to put on a thick layer - because of this, the tube wouldn't last long (I'm guessing less than 10 T-zone applications). I also found the product quite hard to remove, it really stuck to my skin!

I found this product really smooth and easy to apply, and not too sticky. The product itself feels cool and pleasant, and not too tingly on the skin! However I did find that this mask took quite a long time to dry down.

While it did tug on the skin a little when removing it (this is to be expected!) it wasn't too bad, and while I found that it left my skin really nice and smooth, I can't honestly say that I saw a huge reduction in blackheads and the size of my pores, particularly on my nose - I think it was effective at removing dead skin, though.

Overall its worth a try, and I certainly liked how smooth my skin was afterwards! I will keep persisting with this product to see if there is more of an effect over multiple weeks/months, though if you're wanting a fast-acting product, this might not be the one for you.

Very messy to apply this face peel and it only removed minimal blackheads. Did leave my skin feeling nice though so was not too bad however I do wish it would've removed more blackheads.

The mask doesn’t smell and is easy to apply but you need to make sure to put plenty on so it dries and peels properly. On my first use, it was too thin and it was hard to get a piece up to peel.

The second time, I put a lot more on and I felt like I used a lot of product. I don’t think it will go super far. When I pulled it off, it was a bit painful and I am not sure how I feel about tugging on the skin on my face.

The mask works and pulled a lot of hair off! But I wouldn’t say it was so miraculous that it’s worth the pain and hassle of applying it. It gets everywhere.

Overall, if you like peel masks, you’ll probably like it. They aren’t my jam, though.

The instructions say to apply generously and you definitely need to, to have enough coverage to be able to peel it off.  The first time I tried it I didn't do enough and it didn't dry properly and pretty much did nothing.  While you need to spread it thickly, I don't think it felt thick or heavy while on my skin drying.  You do use a lot, though if using the recommended 2 times per week it could still last a month.  The consistency isn't gluggy, it's easy to smooth on and when drying and taking off it doesn't seem thick.

You need to wait a minimum 30 minutes, not the 20-30 minutes, in my opinion to be able to pull it off. After using not enough after 20 minutes it wasn't dry at all.   When dry, and you can visibly see when dry, it was able to peel off, though not quite cleanly for me.  My skin felt  smooth and tight after, though I've not yet seen any evidence on it's effectiveness on blackheads, I feel that it must be as while it didn't hurt or anything taking it off, once I did my skin felt sort of "pulled" for a while afterward, like the tightness of the dried mask had definitely pulled at my pores so must have pulled out any impurities. I can't be sure if the charcoal aspect, while used widely in today's products, had any significant impact in this product.

I notice it seems this product is very similar to a 3 in 1 charcoal cleanser/exfoliator and mask from the same brand that I have almost all used up which also is charcoal based and claims to unclog pores fight black heads and acne etc. I then see on the side of the box a picture of then 3 in 1 is printed there as a suggestion for daily use. So putting the mask on my face: the difference I noticed compared to the 3 in 1 is this texture is not gritty it is smooth the other charcoal one has exfoliating granules however it is the same colour and very similar packaging and additives being both charcoal products and having the acne fighting salicylic acid. The anti-black head peel off tube is much smaller sized too and on the back of the tube it says use the mask up to twice a week and to layer it on generously. This product is not only a small size but a little bit no not going to go a long way with you needing a thick layer in order to be able to peel it off in large pieces or as one piece. So you are going to run out of this product quickly especially if you are using it twice a week. I tried a thin layer and peeling it off was fiddly and I had to get a wet face cloth in the end. So about how this product works for black heads and skin: Yes I feel you will be fighting acne, oil and sebum and helping to give pores quite a deep clean because the additives in this are backed by science and clay is quite drying. In saying this you might stimulate your skin to produce more oil by giving it a shock with this product. Your skin will have to get used to it. I have not been able to notice my pores get any smaller - the back of the box says this is proven to occur after 4 weeks and this is the same with reduction of black heads so I cannot personally confirm this. I think by then if you were using the product twice a week you would need to buy or already have had to buy another tube. This product does work like the 3 in 1 charcoal product in the bigger tube that I mentioned earlier in the sense that my skin is tighter, mattified and somewhat dry after use. You might want to skip the exfoliant if you are using this because it could cause over drying. You are supposed to wash your face before using this which makes sense but if you already have a really harsh cleanser I think you are going to dry out your skin / cause it to produce more oil. In summary I would personally prefer the multi use of the other charcoal product - it does the same things this would do and more such as it cleans, fights blemishes exfoliates, you can use as a mask too, you do not need to wait 20-30 minutes for it to dry and you can use much much less product and get the same effects plus you get a bigger tube and it smells exactly the same. All in all I will not buy the mask I would just use the 3 in 1. I would recommend both products to help fight acne and if you have oily skin and are trying to fight blemishes but mostly the 3 in 1 is better this is not really required in my opinion.

I had never tried a peel off charcoal mask prior to using this one. I had definitely seen them online before, but they looked quite painful to remove and I wasn't super keen pay money to be in pain!

I have combination skin. I have an oily t-zone (forehead, nose, chin), while the skin on my cheeks is normal. When I tried this product, I preferred to only use it on my t-zone area as this is where I'm mostly likely to have blocked pores or blackheads.

The product comes in a 50ml plastic tube. The actual product itself is a black liquid with a thick consistency. It has a fresh minty smell. Before applying the product to your face, you need to wash your face thoroughly and dry it. Otherwise the product won't adhere to your face properly and it won't work as well as possible. I preferred to use this product after getting out of the shower as it ensures your face is clean and your pores are open.

When applying the product, you need to get the right balance between applying a layer that is thin enough to dry quickly, but not too thin as it will tear too easily when you remove the mask and it won't get anything out of your pores. The instructions say to remove the mask once it has dried which the bottle recommends to be around 20-30 minutes. However I found that removing it after 30 minutes was never enough time for the mask to dry fully. I would leave it on for at least an hour and then remove it, otherwise it won't feel like it's getting anything out of your pores.

After having the mask on for around 5 minutes your face will feel very cool and fresh, which I think would feel especially nice in summer. When the mask is ready to remove, I scrunch my face up a bit because this detaches some of the mask from my skin and make it easier to peel off. Generally the mask would come off in one piece, with only a little bit left on my face which I would then wipe off with a warm flannel or face wipe. I didn't find the removal to be painful, it felt similar to removing a plaster. However I probably won't use this product if you have sensitive skin, as it may irritate your skin.

Overall the mask does an okay job at removing dirt and sebum from pores. However I don't think it minimised my pores or reduced excess oil. I will continue to use this product, but mostly because it's a fun novelty product that feels nice to apply and remove.

I've never really used peel off masks or the like cause I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to peeling it off! But in saying that I didn't find this too bad. Super satisfying peeling it off and seeing a couple of little blackheads coming with it!

I did find the smell a bit chemically but overall not too bad. It was really easy to apply and didn't get too itchy as it dried. I was a bit unsure about how thick to apply it but it all dried pretty evenly so it didn't matter too much.

I found after using this a couple of times I did notice that I did have fewer blackheads in the areas that I applied it. I think that it did do what it says it does but I'm not sure I would buy it in the future as the smell does put me off a bit.

just to start this review off I need to point out that I don't tend to have overly congested skin. This product did what it said it would do, pulled out any yucky stuff from my face that shouldn't be there. It dried in 30 minutes like it said it would. Didn't have an offensive smell or anything like that. Honestly it just seems like any other peel off mask our there to me. Not over priced or anything, so if you want a smooth base for before applying makeup or whatever then this is good.