Garnier Pure Active Charcoal Gel Wash Reviews

I really appreciate the product comes in a pump. It makes it so easy to use in the shower. But the first thing I notice when I use this product is the fragrance is so strong I have to hold my breath. Not entirely pleasant and I do wish companies just don’t put fragrance in cleansers.

Other than that, it lathers really nicely and you only need half a pump of product to clean your face. It will go a long way.

The biggest thing I noticed about this product was reduction in the appearance of my pores. I mainly tried it to reduce blackheads but pores was the biggest change for me. It did help a little with clearing up my skin but I’m thinking it makes for a better preventative than solution as a week later my current blackheads are still there, just a bit less.

Overall I liked the product. It doesn’t take over as my favourite, but it was still good and I will happily continue to use it.

Have used this for over a week now. It seems to work quite well - my skin is definitely clearing up and my blackheads have decreased in size a little. I only use this once at night time as I feel like it would be too drying for my skin type.

Would recommend if you have oily/combination skin and have blackheads you want to get rid of!

I like how you can just turn the pump on the top to lock the pump, rather than pushing the pump all the way down and then turning it.

It comes out like a grey gel and turns into a white colour foam when you massage it into your skin. It smells exactly like the face scrub version and I feel like my face feels nice and clean afterwards.

I didn’t notice much of a change in the appearance of blackheads or blemishes after using it but there might be if I used it for longer

I absolutely love the consistency of this cleanser, the smell isn't over powering. With every use it has made my skin feel softer, clearer and very very clean. I love to use this after I clean off my makeup to make sure my face is completely clean for bed. I have a few blackheads and have noticed the difference, sone have reduced and some have gone completely. My skin looks so much clearer and glowy! I have also been using garniers charcoal 3 in 1 aloh with this wash and they work wonderfully together. I would definitely use this wash again and I will buy another.

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 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.

First thing that struck me about this product is how big it is! At a huge 200ml and needing only a wee dollop each time, this is going to last a long time. Thankfully due to its gender neutral packaging (black, blue and red) and no feminine scent to it (more a medical type smell), my partner is using this product too.

The product is a smooth black gel. Only foams up only a little bit but applies easily and leaves skin clean and refreshed, and not too dry. Unlike the 3 in 1 charcoal scrub, it doesn't leave black marks all over the shower.

It makes some bold claims about reducing blackheads and imperfections (which is a little generic and vague). Not sure if that has happened for me (yet) but the gel does reduce oil production so it should in theory reduce blackheads.

Overall I prefer the 3 in 1 charcoal scrub because I prefer the grittiness to it, and can get in and give my face a good scrub. But it is a good product as a cleanser for the days I don't want to scrub.