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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash versus Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub .

Published on July 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA and exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin and oily skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and sulfates

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Face Cleanser French Brand France
Face Cleanser French Brand France

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

BHA
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (4)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (6)
Eczema (6)

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.

SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.

Learn more about Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.

Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Perlite.

Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.

Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 7.

Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 22.

4
What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.

Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.

Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.

It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.

In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.

While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.

If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.

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Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 24.

Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 24.

5
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 27.

Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.

Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.

Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 28.

Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 16.

7
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 29.

Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.

Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 30.

Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.

9
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 31.

Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 26.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

16% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
65% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash 31 ingredients

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Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub 26 ingredients

1.3 /5
from 3 ratings
JuliaTrancoso_671's avatar

JuliaTrancoso_671

2 years ago · Combination Skin
Review

Never again.
Besides the very strong smell, it left my skin (combination) extremely irritated.

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silverconcept

6 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

absolutely not
Dried my skin and caused breakouts. So much happier after switching.

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