Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Garnier Skin Active Clearly Brighter Argan Nut Gently Exfoliating Cleanser
TLDR: Just no, Hate the nut particles and didn't do anything for my skinWell, this product's name is quite the mouthful. I bought this because I was running out of my usual face wash and was looking for something new, and, perfectly, this said new on the bottle. This product claims it "gently polishes to even tone & brighten" and "smoothes & refines pores" and contains vitamin C and a fruit acid blend with an antioxidant complex. I have very oily acne prone skin that is also extremely sensitive and has large pores. This product seems to offer what I am looking for, which is all well and good, but I feel like it does not necessarily accomplish what it promises.
Full Description on Back of Bottle:
"This effective, yet gentle daily exfoliating cleanser works double duty to brighten and deeply cleanse skin. A non-drying formula with finely ground, sustainably sourced Argan Nut shell, Antioxidant Vitamin C and a Multi-Fruit Acid blend helps to refine pores, even skin tone and wash away dirt, oil & makeup in one step"
Instant Results Promised on Back of Bottle:
"Skin looks smoother, radiant with a healthy glow:
- Non-comedogenic/ won't clog pores
- Oil- free
- Dermatologist tested for safety/gentleness
- Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin
- rinses clean "
It also says it has no oil, parabens, plastic micro-beads and to use twice daily by wetting hands and face and gently massaging into skin avoiding eyes followed by a thorough rinse and patted dry. It also directs to follow with the Clearly Brighter moisturizer, but I feel that, if is as gentle as it is suppose to be, I should not be required to follow with a moisturizer as I like to moisturize in the morning due to my acne medication.
My overall findings were that it was way too harsh for my skin. It left red patches from its use on my skin and left dry patches. I have been trying other products since and have determined that this was the bad product that I was using. The nut particles are too large. If it were not for the nut particles, this product might have been good.
My overall findings were that it was way too harsh for my skin. It left red patches from its use on my skin and left dry patches. I have been trying other products since and have determined that this was the bad product that I was using. The nut particles are too large. If it were not for the nut particles, this product might have been good.
Log of Use:
1.14.17- First use. The consistence of this product is strange. The nut skin particles are not what I would call finely ground. While they were not painful to rub on skin, they were not necessarily pleasant, and overall, I did not like the consistence of the product. Skin feels slightly tight/dry, but I want to try it a few more days to see if this is a consistent result. I see some slight flaking on my T zone and left cheek, but I don't see a noticeable difference in skin after first use.
1.15.17- Second time of using was definitely better than the first time. I am still not a fan of the nut pieces in this cleanser, but my face was not as dry after this use. I worked it into my skin more this time and liked the result.
1.16.17- Third time of use. Parts of my skin are soft, but I have a medium size red patch on my right cheek that was not there before use. Again, do not like the nut pieces. I think I notice slightly less black heads on my cheeks but not significant.
1.17.17- I had to take a break from this product. It states to use this everyday, but my skin cannot take it. The red patch on my skin is still there from yesterday. Opted to go with another exfoliator/cleanser combo that I will be writing a post on in the future that was way gentler on my skin.
1.20.17- I have given up on this product. It is too harsh for my skin and is doing more harm than good.
1.15.17- Second time of using was definitely better than the first time. I am still not a fan of the nut pieces in this cleanser, but my face was not as dry after this use. I worked it into my skin more this time and liked the result.
1.16.17- Third time of use. Parts of my skin are soft, but I have a medium size red patch on my right cheek that was not there before use. Again, do not like the nut pieces. I think I notice slightly less black heads on my cheeks but not significant.
1.17.17- I had to take a break from this product. It states to use this everyday, but my skin cannot take it. The red patch on my skin is still there from yesterday. Opted to go with another exfoliator/cleanser combo that I will be writing a post on in the future that was way gentler on my skin.
1.20.17- I have given up on this product. It is too harsh for my skin and is doing more harm than good.
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