A triple skin care product that will save you precious time

Establishing regular skin care can be overwhelming, not to mention time consuming. We all strive for the perfect complexion, but let's be realistic, it requires a lot of time spent researching, buying and testing each product. With toners, exfoliators, masks, serums, sunscreens, and more on the list, some people just don't have time for trial and error. If you're short on time but don't want to sacrifice the quality of your skin (or skin) routine, choose one product that can provide the benefits of three. Garnier SkinActive 3-in-1 charcoal cleanser, scrub and mask with charcoal can become such a product for you.

Benefits of skin care with charcoal 

Charcoal has made a name for itself in the beauty industry, and for good reason. If you're looking to deep clean your pores, it might be time to add charcoal to your skincare routine. What exactly can charcoal do for your skin? Charcoal is a detoxifier that can remove impurities and dirt from the surface of the skin like a magnet. Because clogged pores can lead to breakouts, using products that contain charcoal can help prevent congestion and keep your skin surface clear. To learn more about the benefits of charcoal for skin, click here!

Garnier SkinActive 3-in-1 Charcoal Wash, Scrub & Mask Overview

Garnier SkinActive 3-in-1 Charcoal Wash, Scrub & Mask deeply cleanses, softens and smoothes skin while reducing excess sebum. It is specially formulated for combination to oily skin and is free of parabens, oil and plastic microbeads. Perhaps the biggest advantage of this product is its versatility. It can be used in three different ways - as a wash, facial scrub and face mask. Not only will this save you time looking for three separate products for these steps, but it will also save you money! Did we mention that this triple product costs less than eight dollars? 

Depending on the result you want, here are three different ways to use the Garnier 3-in-1 Charcoal Wash, Scrub and Mask.  

Like washing your face: Mix a quarter of the formula with water and apply to the palm of your hand and rub in until a lather begins to form. Apply to face and rinse thoroughly.

As a facial scrub: Wet hands and face and squeeze the formula into the palm of your hand. Rub, apply on face and gently massage for a few seconds. Rinse thoroughly.

As a face mask: To use as a mask up to three times a week, all you need to do is apply to the face, leave for five minutes (or until completely dry), and then rinse gently.

My review

I am a big fan of charcoal based skincare so I was excited to add another one to my routine. I decided to try each of the three ways to use this product, starting with washing. I have noticed that the formula lathers easily and helps reduce the appearance of shine on my T-zone. As a scrub, the formula was mild but still effective in removing dirt from the surface of my skin. Finally, as a mask, my skin texture became soft and smooth.

To rate all three, I think my favorite way to use this product is as a mask. I like to let the charcoal stay on my skin for a longer period of time, like when applying a face mask, to provide even more sebum control!

Garnier SkinActive 3 in 1 Charcoal Facial Wash, Scrub & Mask, $7.99MSRP