Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 In 1 Mask Review

This is my newest favourite mask! I love that it has 3 uses wash, scrub and mask. It is really great for someone who loves to travel like me to save space on luggage.

I have used it for almost 3 weeks and I like its effect to my face. After one wash you can already see the difference. My face looks brighter and brighter everyday. The only downside for this is I don't think it has a brightening effect on my dark spots but it does brighten my whole face. It doesn't say that it would brighten my dark spots anyway but it does made my blackheads less visible. I like that it has done a good job on removing blackheads on my nose.

Overall, I like what it is doing to my face so I'll keep on using it and will buy another one when it runs out.

My skin condition changes I am one of those women who if I have not been sleeping or eating well / partying / stressed you can see it on my face. Lucky for me though BR gave me the opportunity to review this product. I had actually tried it once or twice before as my younger teen age sister uses it. Apparently oil & Dirt make pores look larger but I think people just genetically have more visible or bigger pores than others. The good things about this product are: Charcoal. tthis can help sooth irratated itchy skin. This helps remove and grab out sebum/oil/impurities from the skin giving a great cleanse and mattifying result ideal for helping control black heads. It also helps to brighten Salicylic acid - this is widely used in skin care targeted at reducing acne. Natural yes natural exfoliating granules. Good for the environment & marine life. Extract of blueberries. An anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, scar reducing, anti-aging vitamin-rich berry promotes good skin cellular support structure, it neautralises free radicals, helps balance oil even out skin tone and improves skin elasticity as well as treating acne. Kaolin. A clay that exfoliates, polishes and has various properties depending on the type it is such as anti-aging oil & acne control. I called up Garnier to find out but have not heard back yet I will update when I do. These things may be a little off putting. Too much use of this product will dry out skin and or over stimulate it so more oil will be produced. The colour of the product - you would not want to get this on your clothing. Very sensitive people might react to the product and it is not ideal for dry skin. You must ensure you wash this off very well not just because of the colour but because the small exfoliating granules could become trapped in pores which could actually cause acne and blackheads. When I first used this my skin was a bit sore as I had been absent minded and put some of my shower gel on my face before I remembered I had this product to trail. Next time I had no irritation at all and it removed oil and. foundation it left skin feeling nice and soft. Ensure you moisturize after using this as it can be drying and some times you may feel you want to use a little more as this product provides quite a deep cleanse as well as exfoliation which prepares the skin to absorb your skin care products better than just using a regular cleanser. I like how this product is multipurpose so saves time space and money and I had fun giving my boyfriend a fright when using it as a mask. I would re buy this but It is not ideal to use everyday on my skin a few times a week is enough.

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!

My first impression of the mask was that it smelled really good considering it was charcoal based. To me it had that typical Garnier skincare product smell. I also thought that the colour of the mask was awesome, that dark grey colour gave it a level of excitement.

When first applying the mask, I found that it had a semi thick texture and it was very easy to apply. Due to the reviewing process, I used it as a wash, scrub and mask as it says it can be used for. However, I did prefer using it as a mask only. This was mainly due to already having a holy grail cleanser and scrub.

Once the mask was fully applied to my face, I found that it had a nice cooling feeling on the skin. Although, when drying it has a slight heating sensation on the skin. I was worried about this, but it never escalated into discomfort or a rash.

I noticed that after about 10 minutes the mask was fully dry with slight cracks appearing. I then used a damp facecloth to remove it and this method worked a treat. This also enabled a slight exfoliation from the particles in the formula.

I really liked this mask as it didn’t break me out any further and kept any pimples I had at bay. I didn’t find it to remove them any faster than other products, but this didn’t bother me that much. It kept my skin super smooth. I would definitely recommend this mask, especially for people with oily skin.

I primarily used this product as a face wash every day in the morning. Initially I found that it tingled a bit on first application, which was a slight concern as my skin can be a bit sensitive sometimes, however that mostly went away after a few uses and I didn’t experience any irritation. While it was an effective morning cleanser, if a little drying, I found that it didn’t do an amazing job removing make-up at night.

As a scrub I found this gentle enough for every day use, and as a mask it did a reasonable job of pulling out the excess oil which was nice!

After using this every day for a couple of weeks, I noticed that my skin was a little bit less oily than usual, however I haven’t noticed any visible reduction in stubborn blackheads yet. Overall this is a nice product for reducing oil, however if you have combo skin like me, make sure to use a decent moisturiser on your drier areas when you hop out of the shower!

First of all, this product claims to be for people with oily skin that is prone to pimples and blackheads, as it will help reduce them and prevent reoccurrence. I have oily skin that is prone to both, and I definitely found that both pimples and blackheads became much less frequent as I kept using it. It didn't do anything in terms of reducing oiliness, but it seems to be more focused on reducing breakouts.

The packaging is fairly standard, the exact same as some other Garnier scrubs and masks. You get heaps of product for the price, so it is definitely worth it.

In terms of consistency, it is quite thick and the charcoal in it makes it stain face cloths, so be careful if using one to remove it. You don't need too much product when using it as a wash or scrub, but I found I needed a little more when applying it as a mask. It also took a little longer than 5 minutes to dry so I tended to leave it on for a little longer.

The fragrance is quite strong but it's hard to describe, maybe almost a little like aftershave. I found it to be a little off-putting the first few times I used it, but I got used to it.

Overall, although it has a couple downsides, like the staining and the fragrance, I think the fact that it does what it says, and the fact you get so much product for quite a low price, it is most definitely worth it. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone with oily skin that is prone to pimples and blackheads.

I don’t use this for any other purpose but a scrub. As much as I love a mask etc I would rather use a separate mask product as I don’t want my skin drying out too much at the moment. So a scrub was enough for me. I still really liked this.

It was a good scrub. Much cheaper than my previous one and easier to get my hands on. Which is also what made me use this. For the price it’s been great. I use 2-3x a week as an exfoliant. I love the feeling it leaves my skin in. It feels so smooth and clean. Exactly what I needed to help shed those loose skin cells.

I admit the blueberry appealed to me also.. but It definitely doesn’t have a fruity smell. It’s hard to describe maybe slightly masculine.

It exfoliates but doesn’t leave you red and raw it’s a pretty acceptable level of exfoliation. Not too harsh.

As I said I’ve only used as a scrub but if you have dry skin I think this would be quite drying on you so don’t leave for too long. My combo skin gets away with using it quickly and I’m pretty happy with that.

This is a really interesting product from Garnier, so naturally it caught my eye. It can be used as a wash, a scrub and a mask.

What particularly interested me was that it had Salicylic Acid in it, which for particularly stubborn pimples can be handy.

I tend to automatically use this as a mask, but the fact that it's multipurpose is a great advantage when you're travelling and can only pack minimal products.

It does leave the skin smooth and gives blackheads a nudge, but don't expect it to work miracles.

All in all, it's a handy multipurpose product for keeping your skin as clean and clear as you can. I tend to use it more when my skin needs attention as oppose to everyday (I prefer natural skincare for everyday use). But when I need a little extra attention for my skin, this product is great to have on hand.

i have sensitive and oily acne prone skin ,bought this for a mask ,but found its very good to be used as a daily scrub , the scrub beads are a liitle bit rough ,but it wont cause irritation to my skin , cleans pores very well and absorbs oil very well as well .spots were calmed down instantly after using this .