Garnier Pure Active Charcoal Gel Wash Reviews

I have mixed feelings about this facewash.

On one hand it makes my skin feel wonderful. I really like how it foams up and doesn't feel harsh on your skin at all. It's also not overly drying which I think is great cause other charcoal products I've used have left my skin feeling really dry. Definitely noticed less blackheads after using it for a few days.

But on the other had a really dislike the smell of it. It's much too strong and unpleasant.

Would the smell stop me from buying it in the future? Possibly. As much as I like the actual product and think that it does exactly what it says it does I can't get past the smell.

This cleanser is another great product from the Garnier charcoal line. I enjoyed using this as it didn't leave my skin irritated at all. It is a very refreshing cleanser as it leaves the skin with a cooling sensation.

I think it'll take a few more weeks to see if it prevents the reappearance of blackheads but so far it seems to be doing a very good job at reducing shine without making my skin feel dry and tight. I will say that I still prefer the 3in1 cleanser, scrub and mask from this line as it saves time. But this cleanser is still very good for everyday use and removes all the makeup that hadn't been removed with my makeup remover.

Overall this is an amazing product and I highly recommend. It's perfect for those with oily to combination skin types who are prone to blackheads.

I have used Garnier products off and on for the last few years with moderate effects. This new product sounded very interesting in tackling a big issue with my skin - blackheads!

The packaging itself is pretty standard, with a lot product. It is going to last me a long while! The formula is a black gel that turns into a white foam. The texture is thick so I need a full pump at least for my whole face. When applied to a wet face it foams and works well into the skin. I have found that it not only gets that last little bits of makeup off (I use a cleanser/micellar water first) it also works well in releasing and clearing oil. I find that my skin is plump and not as oily, yet still has moisture.

It has quite a strong smell, almost like Lynx body spray. I don't mind it, but I could imagine it might put some people off.

Over the last week of using this product I have noticed that my blackheads are less prominent, smaller; and overall my skin has cleared up quickly. I will definitely continue to use this product and see how my skin continues to clear up!

I was lucky enough to receive the gel wash through beauty review to test out. I think this was because I was also a tester for the Garnier Pure Active Charcoal 3 in 1 mask. The two had quite a few similarities as they were from the same line I’m pretty sure. The packaging of the gel was nice and simplistic with a black bottle which worked as the main ingredient was charcoal. I did like that it includes salicylic acid, my current natural cleanser doesn’t.

It has the typical smell of Garnier products; pretty sure it was the same or very similar to the mask. The formula was a runny gel but as soon as you put it on your face or rub it together it foams up really easily. However, this increased the smell and it was very strong. I am sensitive to strong smells, so I didn’t really like this. It was really easy to apply though. At first, I would use a couple of pumps foam It in my hands and then rub it over my face. However, as I tried it out over a few days I changed to apply a pea-sized amount to each area of my face and then rub it over once applied. I found that this was the best method to apply it.

The gel felt really hot on my face and tingled sometimes, I wasn’t used to this as before this I was using a natural cleanser (herbalism by lush). I did like that it washed off easy with splashes of water. Once out of the shower and my face was dry, my face felt really dry and tingly for about an hour and I did not like that, it felt really uncomfortable.

In regard to the results, it does help, I found that it brought my acne out the first couple of days and I did notice my skin visibly improving quite quickly. It reduced my active acne and I don’t know to what extent, but I think it reduced my skin redness and scaring visibility too.

Overall, I would keep using the gel until it runs out. However, I’m not sure if I would repurchase it but it would depend on if I get used to the smell/feel once it’s dry. My current cleanser is lush herbalism, so I would need to keep using the charcoal gel wash to be able to compare how both products help me and then make a decision from there.

This cleanser has a thick consistency and effectivly washes away the day & night's grime. The gel is dark grey but as it lathers it turns white which is fun! The product claims to specifically target blackheads but unfortunately I have not noticed any improvement to mine. Perhaps in conjunction with pore strips or scrub this product may eliminate/prevent blackheads from reforming. I wouldn't reccomend it as an effective blackhead eliminating cleanser. The bottle is very pretty and the size is great! I also love that it's a pump top because it makes it so easy to get the right amount of product out.

This is a thick gel texture, and you need 2-3 pumps to properly clean your face, especially if you're wearing makeup! Despite having salicylic acid, it's not too intense and doesn't burn your skin. It cleans it thoroughly but not harshly. I used this as a wash daily, some days I wouldn't take my makeup off beforehand. It does a great job of taking makeup off! Don't use it near the eyes though, your eyes will probably get quite dry and will bun a bit. I have oily skin with very small blackheads and a small amount of acne that make it less smooth when applying makeup. I didn't see any extra pimples form while using this except for in the first few days (my skin may have been purging??) so this face wash definitely helped smooth out my skin, and I have noticed that my face is actually a bit less oily!! Amazing! This wash is aimed at people with blackheads, but I think it worked better at clearing acne than it did at clearing blackheads. When you use this, you can tell it is not a gentle cleanser, the active ingredients are quite intense, but it definitely doesn't feel harsh or drying. In fact, when you dry your face after washing it, your skin feels really smooth and soft which is amazing! Definitely recommend this to people with oily and acne/blackhead prone skin!!

I was initially excited when I received the Garnier Pure active charcoal gel wash as I have a crazy amount of blackheads and have been looking for a solution. I've only been using it for ten days but I must say I am quite impressed. Theres a tingling sensation as I apply the liquid to my face but I know it's working. I love that it comes out black but when you put it on your face it lathers up and almost goes clear. The packaging is so awesome with it being black, it looks fierce. My skin felt so soft after using this too! Garnier is an affordable but great brand and I love buying from them so I'd recommend overall.

The black colour was a little off putting at first and kinda scary but I thoroughly enjoyed it! It wasn’t actually black and I found that it tightened up my entire face and was so good for my oily skin. I’m not entirely sure how much it helps with my black heads because I do have quite a few and I don’t think it makes a big difference. I usually find salycilic acid good for my skin as it helps with the acne but anyone who doesn’t have heaps of acne might not find it to be too pleasant.

Firstly, I really like the packaging, simple and the pump top makes things much easier to use. The first thing I noticed when using this product was the smell... Very chemically and artificial. It foams well on the face and does feel like your skin is getting a good clean. It left my skin feeling tingly and cool afterwards which felt like I had washed my face with peppermint or something! Very interesting. Overall, I didn't notice a change in my blackheads. I wouldn't buy this again as I feel it didn't do what it said it would and smelt way to chemically for me.

So I was abit apprehensive with using this to begin with because I usually like to keep away from products that have salicylic acid in it, but I gave it a go and I absolutely love it! Unlike other cleansers I have used, this cleanser doesn't leave my skin feeling dry and tight right after washing. My usual pimple spots have been pretty empty since using this for a week. On else I run out of this bottle I will definitely repurchase.