Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Garnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask versus Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub .
Published on April 09, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, 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
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
Garnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask 32 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub 26 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Garnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask 32 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Garnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask 32 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub 26 ingredients
Water • Kaolin • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Zea Mays Starch • CI 77891 • Decyl Glucoside • Perlite • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Carrageenan • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • CI 42090 • CI 77007 • 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
Water • Kaolin • Glycerin • Zea Mays Starch • Decyl Glucoside • Perlite • CI 77499 • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Zinc Gluconate • Trideceth-6 • Sodium Hydroxide • Pumice • Charcoal Powder • Tetrasodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • Polyglycerin-10 • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Salicylic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGarnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinGarnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGarnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.
Zea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.
The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.
Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.
Learn more about Zea Mays StarchGarnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 4.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.
It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideGarnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Perlite.
Garnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 SulfateGarnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is a synthetic polymer with emulsifying and cleansing properties.
As an emulsifier, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate prevents ingredients such as oils and water from separating. It also helps rinse away oils, dirt, and pollutants from skin.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also dry out skin.
Learn more about Peg-7 Glyceryl CocoateGarnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 9.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Garnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 25.
Pumice is an exfoliant.
Garnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 24.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidGarnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 25.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 24.
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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideGarnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 28.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumGarnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 30.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.
Garnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 31.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Learn more about ParfumGarnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask contains this as ingredient number 32.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Garnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask 32 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub 26 ingredients
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Garnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask 32 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub 26 ingredients
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Garnier PureActive 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask 32 ingredients
Mixie_106
Be carefull
Very harsh on acne prone the skin. Best used as spot treatment for stubborn pimples as it helps to dry them out.
Re_93
Kinda iffy about this product
It's drying even from my oily skin. Not too sure if it made my acne prone skin worse or better? sometimes its clear,...
Kinda iffy about this product
It's drying even from my oily skin. Not too sure if it made my acne prone skin worse or better? sometimes its clear, other times i have breakouts on my chin and cheeks.
Wouldn't really recommend for oily skin and acne prone skin. Its too abrasive.
Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal Blackhead Mask Wash Scrub 26 ingredients
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