I was introduced to this product over a year ago and have not used anything else since. I have oily, acne-prone skin and other face washes tend to make it worse or dry out my skin. The Garnier 3 in 1 however brought the perfect balance, my skin feels a lot softer and I have less break outs. I use it as a mask about once a week and I can definitely see and feel a difference. You do not need to use a lot of product therefore it does last longer and is reasonably priced.

Whenever I have a breakout then i always use this because it helps with my breakouts, it keeps my face clean and feeling soft and healthy.

if any product lists multiple uses like face wash and mask all in one, chances are that it is bad for your skin. i had the worst break out and it started burning my face :(

This face wash is my holy grail, fun enough my husband is the one who bought for me. I'm currently using it daily as I recently had a breakout and I must say, it's doing wonders to my skin. I've been using it for three days and my acne has almost completely cleared up.

I have re purchased this over and over which explains to you how good it is...a little does a long way so this product last very long and it's effective

I have been using this product for the pass 2 weeks.i have been loving the way my skin feels and also i love the fact that it is a 3 in 1.great product

As someome tha has acne prone skin, it's sometimes difficult finding products that react well on your skin. The Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1 is one of my favourite go to's when it comes to removing blemishes.

As soon as my face breaks out I use it as a mask. It dries out my pimples and leaves my face with no marks. I use it about twice a week and I've been doing something for about a year now.

The price is quite fair and I always make use of the the Clicks Buy 2 and get the cheapest free special to purchase other Pure Active Garnier products. I would definitely recommend this to anyone with acne prone skin.

I've been using this for a number of years and it leaves my skin feeling super fresh and clean! I love how it is so refreshing after a long day. It even removes the toughest, waterpoof make up!

I've been using this product for about a year and a half now. The results are pretty pleasing as my skin reacted well to the product. My face is clear and I don't get so many break-outs anymore.

Worked perfectly on my skin. I recommended to family and friends. My skin's best friend.

The product didn't really do well with skin, left me with red patches & left my skin pretty dry. I think it's because my skin was super sensitive nevertheless, it seemed to work for everybody else around me.

I love this product and how its works on my skin, I tend to break out if I use a product consecutively but my skin doesn't break out when using this product consecutively. I honestly love this product.

I love using Garnier pure Active 3 in 1. This is by far the best because I get to use it in 3 different ways. My skin tends to break a lot but now that I've actually found this product it's so much better. This is truly the best and I 100% recommend it to any one of you ladies?

Garnier Pure Active 3in1 has to be up there with the best on the market for gentle exfoliation, whilst scrubbing away dead skin cells and penetrating my pores. The creamy lather moisturizing and cleaning away grime and makeup soothes as you massage into the skin. The mask when left to cake on works fast and effectively so much so that you feel the skin tightening. Simply love this product.

Back in the time when I was in high school, I remember that cleanser was the first skin care product that I have ever bought. I had very oily skin at that time. And I was eager to clean it and keep pimples away as much as possible. However, hormones at that age played a big role in bringing more and more pimples to my face, ah! Therefore, from now and then, I had to visit my dermatologist.

My first cleanser was from Neutrogena. It was perfect for my oily skin, and it helped wash away oil and keep my skin shine-free.

By the time, my skin started to change from very oily to combination skin type, and my cheeks started to dry fast when using facial cleansers for oily skin. Therefore, I needed a product that can penetrate into my pores, dissolves oil and dirt, and still does not irritate the rest of my face.

One day, when I was visiting a local pharmacy, I asked the pharmacist for a gentle yet effective cleanser. She handed me a few products, and Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1 was one of them.

What got my attention first was that it is 3 in 1, and for a busy mom and blogger like me, that seemed a good choice. I also noticed a few ingredients that convinced me to buy it, including:

Salicylic acid, which is one of the most effective antibacterial & exfoliating agents as it helps to purify skin deeply, getting rid of excess sebum and dead cells.
Zinc, which helps reducing inflammation.
Clay, which is good for getting rid of extra sebum.

While Garnier official site describes this product as ” Pure genius“, I was not expecting a miracle, just looking for the clean skin!

Description on the official site states

“Garnier blends more of nature’s best in this triple-tasking solution for oily skin prone to imperfections. Proven effective in dermatologist tests, it’s enriched with active ingredients like natural clay and zinc to absorb oil and improve skin tone. Whether you use it daily as a wash and scrub or weekly as a mask, you’ll call it Pure genius!”

How do I use Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1?
The product has a light texture that dissolves easily in water when you wash it away. You can see the tiny blue particles in the picture below that makes this Garnier product suitable for scrubbing your face gently.

Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1 Wash-Scrub-Mask

Using it as a wash and a scrub can be misleading ( see the instructions in the photo below), since when you either wash or scrub your face you will massage using a circular motion. Either in using it as a wash or scrub, I wet my face with warm water to open the pores (I sometimes do that while I am in the shower since the steam will help open the pores). Then I apply a small amount to my whole face, massage gently for about 30 seconds, and then rinse with warm water and finish with cold water. I use it this way for 2-3 times a week.

I use Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1 as a mask once a week, I wet my face with warm water, apply Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1, use my fingers to massage in circular motion for few seconds and leave it on for around 3 minutes (less or more depending on the weather). Then I rinse with cool water.

Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1 instructions Wash-Scrub-Mask

What do I like about Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1?
No irritation; I have never encountered any skin problems due to using it, even when used on a daily basis. Sometimes my cheeks get a little bit dry after cleansing my face with Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1, but that is normal when you use an exfoliator, and the best solution ever; is always moisturize after exfoliation.
Gentle exfoliating agent, using pumice particles that are tiny have never irritated my skin. Yet, I avoid using it on a daily basis; I usually skip 2-3 times a week and use one of my DIY masks like yoghurt mask or green tea, mint and honey mask.
I need about half a teaspoon of Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1 to exfoliate my face and neck, so it lasts for a long time, and for R102,00 I believe it is a good bargain.
It feels very refreshing when you wash it away since it contains menthol. And I like that refreshing feeling afterwards.
My overall experience
Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1 helps eliminate excess oil, reduces pimples appearing on my face, and cleans my pores

I've been using this as a mask and as a scrub for a while now in combination with Micellar water. It's really good for exfoliation as it helps removing dead skin cells and unclog pores.

This product is good for combo-oily skin and gives you a mattified effect after use . Skin feels supple and fresh , no matter how you use it . i purchased mine months ago and still have left so its a good affordable investment and lasts long

This is a product that every girl needs.
I works especially for girls with problem skin removes skin impurities and imperfections , all you need at the end of a long day.

I love this multi-tasking product - I've used it in all three ways and its STILL lasting me months!
Its a good mechanical exfoliator and I would definitely recommend.
I wouldn't repurchase because I've since moved on to chemical exfoliators but still a very nice product.
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This product works well on oily problematic skin. It minimizes blackheads and breakouts really well and when used as a mask it also absorbs excess oil on the skin.

I found it tends to be a bit harsh for daily usage so I mainly use it once a week as a mask and it leaves my skin with a more matte finish.

Works perfectly for oily skins, gets rid of all the dead skin cells and exfoliates well. Use it at least twice a week

I have a very simple skincare routine and it consists mostly of cetaphil products due to post acne treatment. My boyfriend had been nagging me to try this wash out because he absolutely loves it. I gave in and I am a lover as well! It leaves my face feeling so fresh and cool - I especially like using it after I remove my makeup because I get a mini-exfoliation in the process.

I have stopped using this product ,i started breaking out with pimples and rash on my noise and chin.It also leaves me dry.Along with the lemon face cream from Garnier.I have had a horrible experience and have tried giving it a chance again but it doesnt do it for me

This product!!!! Guys, I love Garnier, but what makes me love this product even more is that you can use it in different ways. I use it as a facewash two/ three times a week and every second week I apply it as a face mash, leave it in and then wet it to turn it into a scrub. This is so amazing. It mattifies oily skin without drying it out too much. Get it already!!

I used this product for a few months and I did like it - it helped keep my black heads at bay, and also kept my skin feeling smooth and bump free. After changing my skincare products to try something different I usually end up coming back to this product, because I know it works well. I especially love the mask and scrub, they really help to clear out your pores. I did find that I had to change my moisturizer though, as this product did dry my skin out quite a bit.

i have been using Garnier pure active 3 in 1 for over a week now and i went from wanting to maintain my skin to having big , fat pimples on my skin since using Garnier , i am really scared and frustrated as to what is happening to my skin and dont know what to do , i regret using this product , Is anyone experiencing this problem and i need help as i only used this product and now i dont know how am i going to get my skin back to normal. all i wanted for my skin to be more soother and maintain its beauty instead i look like a freddie kruger in a scary movie i have taken pictures and everyday my face looks worse, i am going to stop using this product ...what is going on???????

This is another Garnier product that I have been using for many years, and will always repurchase. I especially love it as a mask, because my skin feels so smooth and cleansed afterwards. It unclogs pores and purifies my skin, and isn't too drying. Its fairly gentle. and the 150ml of product lasts SOOO long. I think if you use it regularly, it might last you the entire year, because a little product goes a long way. With prolonged use, it really does help to fade dark marks and imperfections from the skin, especially acne scars. It absorbs all the oiliness and leaves skin feeling very matte and smooth, with being dry. For the amount of product and the effectiveness, definitely a favourite for a clay mask.

I just bought this product yesterday and used it last night as a scrub. I dont like to write a review so soon after not fully trying a product but I just had such a good experience that I had to mention how amazing I think this product is.

It smells amazing and the little balls in the scrub are just rough enough to give a gentle scrub. I have sensitive skin that goes very red if I use abusive products and this product just left my skin very clear and smooth.

I will be using this product to wash and remove my make up at night, and in the morning I wash my face with the Lipidol Cleansing Face Oil and I find these two just compliment each other so well. Im very excited to carry on using it and seeing its amazing results.

Amazing product!
It cleanses thoroughly, leaves my face feeling incredibly soft & smooth, & has actually evened out my skin tone, somewhat - something that every other product I have used has failed to do.

tried it and loved it. Thanks Garnier for beautiful skin.

I cannot praise this product enough but I will try. This nifty 3 in 1 gem from Garnier is so amazing that I wonder why I haven't used it sooner . It's cleansing action is amazing . I use it daily as a wash and twice a week as a scrub. It exfoliates wonderfully. The mask I use once a week and it freshens and brightens my skin . I would highly recommended this to you girls

i love this product and i think its cost effective to have a product that does three things and does it effectively. my skin looks great it cleans skin properly, provides great oil free skin .

It really does make your skin feel clean and blackhead free.The only thing negative I have to say is that it makes skin dry if used everyday or continually.It made my skin a bit itchy and red.

I believe if used twice a week and applied moisturizer afterwords will work perfectly.
Without moisturizer can be too abrasive for the skin.

I love this product. It makes my skin feel fresh and pure. The mask also makes my skin smoother and brighter while the exfoliatior removes all my dead skin and makes my skin feel amazing. The best part of the product is that it smells great and doesn't have a harsh chemical smell. The product is also gentle enough for any skin and keeps skin feeling amazing

Overall impression – great for oily or combination skin (in case you don’t want to read the whole review).
I used it for about a week now as a face wash and it seems to dry my skin out a little bit (but then my skin is very sensitive and not very oily lately). I used to have combination skin, so I can see it working very well for that purpose. Just one BUT: I think it is a bit harsh for everyday use. It has small particles which help scrub your skin while you wash and I think that it could aggravate your skin if you insist on everyday use (unless you really like your skin being scrubbed and polished). However, for occasional use, it should work perfectly.
It also has a very nice, subtle smell (although slightly too sweet for my liking) and one of the ingredients is Salicylic Acid which is apparently great for problematic skin. Another great thing about it is that it really leaves your skin feeling clean and fresh. In my case, it also kept it that way for the rest of the day too. It furthermore helps to dry out pimples, which is always a bonus for oily skin. In terms of blackheads – I didn’t notice a big difference, but the white clay does help make them a bit less visible.
My rating - about 4 out of 5. For oily skin I think it could be 5/5.