How do you use the Garnier 3 in 1 charcoal mask?

This innovative formula can be used as a wash, scrub and mask to visibly reduce even the most resistant blackheads and help to prevent their reappearance.

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Product Information
Ingredients
Cruelty free status
Can Garnier 3 in 1 be used everyday?
Does Garnier charcoal mask remove blackheads?
How many times we can use Garnier charcoal mask?
Is Garnier charcoal face mask good?

1. Wash: concentrated in active Salicylic Acid it purifies skin intensely and removes dirt and impurities.
2. Scrub: it contains natural exfoliating particles to unclog pores and visibly reduce resistant blackheads.
3. Mask: enriched in ultra-absorbing vegetal charcoal and blueberry extract to neutralise shine while leaving skin comfortable and smooth.

BENEFITS
• Salicylic Acid purifies skin intensely and removes dirt and impurities
• Contains natural exfoliating particles to unclog pores and visibly reduce resistant blackheads.
• Enriched in ultra-absorbing vegetal charcoal and blueberry extract to neutralise shine while leaving skin comfortable and smooth.

*2 weeks persistent effect after 4 weeks of use. **Self-assessment, 51 subjects, 4 weeks.

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Product Information

Enriched with clay and mineral zinc, Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1 Wash, Scrub & Mask’s anti-bacterial formula works as a daily cleanser, scrub and mattifying clay mask for oily skin to visibly reduce impurities and help prevent their reappearance.

As a wash: It deeply cleanses to remove excess oil and purify skin.
As a scrub: It exfoliates dead skin cells and unclogs pores to dislodge blackheads.
As a clay mask to visibly reduce blemishes: It helps eliminate excess sebum and mattifies the skin.
Dermatologically tested.

BENEFITS
• Enriched with clay and mineral zinc
• Visibly reduces impurities and help prevent their reappearance.
• Dermatologically tested.

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How To Use

Daily Wash: Apply daily to wet face. Massage then rinse off with water.

Daily Scrub: Apply daily, massaging product in circular motions, concentrating on the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin). Rinse off with water.

Clay Mask for Blemishes: Apply to face 2 to 3 times per week. Allow to dry for 3 minutes. Rinse off with water.

Ingredients

Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use.

967010 52 - Ingredients: Aqua / Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Zea Mays Starch /Corn Starch, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Decyl Glucoside, Perlite, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Carrageenan, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Ci 42090 / Blue 1, Ci 77007 / Ultramarines, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Pumice, Salicylic Acid, Silica, Smithsonite Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Edta, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate, Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L B226951/1).

Cruelty free status

Is Pure Active 3 in 1 Wash, Scrub & Mask cruelty free?

Yes - all Garnier products are officially approved by Cruelty Free International. Since 1989, Garnier has been committed to a world without animal testing.

Hey guys, a while ago I received a little package from Garnier with their new Pure Active Charcoal 3-in-1 products! I was very excited to try it because I had seen the products before and was curious to try them.

The package was very lovely. It contained the Pure Active Charcoal 3-in-1, the Pure Active Intensive cleanser, the Skin Active sheet mask, a matching black washcloth and a black face cloth. I’m mainly going to talk about the Charcoal 3-in-1 and the cleanser. I haven’t tried out the sheet mask yet but if you’d like a review on that, let me know!

THE PURE ACTIVE CHARCOAL 3-IN-1

The Pure Active Charcoal is a 3-in-1 product. It’s a black clay-ish product with little pieces to exfoliate. The formula contains charcoal and salicylic acid. I personally love to use the Pure Active Charcoal 3-in-1 as a mask because it dries so fast, making it quick and easy to combine it with my busy life. Furthermore, I love to use the exfoliating function it has when I am rinsing my mask off. By making circular motions when I am washing the product off of my face, my skin also gets exfoliated. Win-win! There are 3 different ways you can use the Pure Active Charcoal 3-in1 to clean and clear your face:

cleanser

It’s very easy to use it as a cleanser: just apply a little bit of product (a little goes a long way) on a wet face and rub it in lightly. Then rinse it off. It really leaves the skin fresh, soft and clean. The only negative point would be that after rinsing it off, some of the scrub parts are still there but that is not a problem in my opinion as I can just wipe it off later.

Scrub

You can use this product as a scrub as well to exfoliate your face. It’s very easy to use. Just rub it into the skin, make circular motions with your fingers and then rinse it off. I think this scrub is not too harsh for the skin. The scrub parts are really small which is important because you don’t want to bring more damage to your skin (hard and big scrub parts can cause micro tears which causes more breakouts and premature wrinkles).

Mask

It’s very quick and easy to use this as a mask. Just apply it on your face (you don’t need a lot, a little goes a long way), let it sit for 5 minutes and rinse off. I love using the Pure Active Charcoal like this. I apply it just a few minutes before I hit the shower so I can rinse the product off thoroughly. My skin feels really nice after a shower like that.

What I really like about this product is that it contains charcoal and salicylic acid. Charcoal has been known to treat acne, detoxify skin, unclog pores, and more. Salicylic acid is known for opening unclogged pores, fighting acne and exfoliating skin.

Now, I don’t really have acne but this product is specially designed for an ‘oily skin with imperfections’. I do have a combination skin, meaning that I have an oily T-zone and the rest of my face is normal. The product is also anti-blackheads and I believe that it does help to dissolve them because of the salicylic acid inside.

The product smells nice as well. It has a very fresh scent. You can definitely smell the salicylic acid it contains (I have another product that pretty much only contains salicylic acid and it smells the same). There is no alcohol in the ingredient list which is good because it really dries out the skin, and if you have oily skin, you should moisturize your skin, not dry it out.

The Pure Active Charcoal 3-in-1 is definitely approved by me and I would recommend it to anyone that struggles with ‘oily skin with imperfections’. The price is €8,99 which makes it a very affordable product as well. The bottle contains 150 ml and will probably last very long since you don’t need a lot of product when using it.

THE PURE ACTIVE INTENSIVE CLEANSER

The Pure Active Intensive Cleanser is a cleansing creme that exfoliates the skin. It contains blueberry extract and salicylic acid. We’ve already seen the benefits of salicylic acid in this blogpost so there’s no need to go over that again.

It’s really nice that there is blueberry extract in the cleanser. Blueberry extract is full of vitamin A, C and E, which all work to promote cell turnover, firm and tighten, and soothe the skin. It also contains resveratrol, which can help keep acne at bay while preventing sun damage and subsequent premature aging. Blueberries are also rich in something called anthocyanin, an antioxidant-like substance that repairs damaged skin and promotes positive growth, and Gallic acid, which can help reduce existing sun damage, including dryness and wrinkles (source: The Klog).

Once again, I use this product when I am taking a shower. I simply wet my face, apply the product while making circular motions and then rinse off. My face feels really nice afterwards and smells good. After the shower, I apply some moisturizer and then I am good to go!

The Pure Active Intensive cleanser is available online and in stores for a price around €5,00, which again is a great price considering the fact you get a bottle of 150 ml.

As you can probably tell, I am impressed by both products and would recommend them, especially to those who have oily skin. They are affordable and you get a big amount of product for the price you pay so it’s student budget friendly!

What’s your favorite cleanser? Would you try the Pure Active 3-in-1 Charcoal? Let me know in the comments down below!

FTC: the products that were reviewed in this article were gifted to me by Garnier for reviewing purposes. All opinions expressed in this blogpost are all of my own and 100% honest. I did not get paid to write this blogpost. For more questions, feel free to send an email to

Can Garnier 3 in 1 be used everyday?

Use Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Mask as a cleanser, a scrub or also as a mask. Use daily as a Cleanser. Apply over wet skin, and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Use twice a week as a Scrub.

Does Garnier charcoal mask remove blackheads?

At Garnier we know that the Pure Active Charcoal Anti Blackhead Peel-Off Mask is an effective way to remove blackheads from your T-Zone (nose, chin and forehead).

How many times we can use Garnier charcoal mask?

The Garnier Pure Charcoal Black Serum Sheet Mask is dermatologically tested and is suitable for all skin types. Depending on your skin type and needs, you can use the charcoal face mask sheet between one to three times a week.

Is Garnier charcoal face mask good?

It effectively keeps skin hydrated. Now, as far as its claims of tightening pores is concerned, it actually helps in that aspect as well and clears them out. Overall, I really liked Garnier Pure Charcoal Black Serum Mask and it is an effective purifying and hydrating treatment for the skin.