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Friday, June 8, 2012

The Anti-Acne Force: The Garnier Pure Active Range

I don't do many skincare reviews, I don't think I've ever done one! So I think I'll do one on the Garnier Pure Active range that I've been testing out.

Pure Active Range

Remember the ad campaign, Garnier had come out with for their Blackhead Uprooting scrub? It had this guy who was the mafia boss of all blackheads..

So if the acne is the mafia, Garnier Pure Active is obviously the anti-acne patrol! Here's who is on the force:

Officer 1:
Garnier PureActive Blackhead Uprooting Scrub

Job Description:
A white grainy scrub with blue beads, salicylic acid and menthol to remove blackheads and reduce their occurrence, to clear imperfection spots.

Pay:
Rs.79 for 50g
Officer Evaluation Report:
This guy is cool. Seriously cool. He'll make your skin tingle and leave you feeling smooth, soft and clean. If you're a sensitive girl, you may want to keep your distance, he can be rough. For some of you out there like me, he might fool you with his cool ways and end up being a double agent for Don Blackhead up there. Leaving you with more acne than when you started.

I gave him up in a week, made my skin too angry. He's living comfortably in my sister's skincare regime now, she loves him. I hope he won't turn on her too.

Officer 2:
Garnier PureActive Pore Unclogging Wash

Job Description:
Is a clear blue facewash with menthol and salicylic acid.  Deeply purifies pores, removes dirt from within searching for the perfect skin result.

Pay: 
Rs.79 for 50g.
Office Evaluation Report:
his guy's cool too, just not as much as  the Blackhead Uprooting Scrub. He isn't as appealing at first sight but when you get to know him, his menthol scent but gentle ways will win you over. He makes your skin feel happy and clean without being to drying. He makes your pores look smaller and makes your skin feel prettier. Not as popular and showy  as his bro but definitely a keeper! I'll never let him out of my skincare regime!

Officer 3: 
Garnier PureActive Pimple Relief Roll-on
Job Description: 
A gel that can be rolled onto pimples to clear them, especially when they're red and scary! Has a metal roller ball. Reduces redness in 5 hours, imperfections seem clearer in 2 days.

Pay:  
Rs.199 for 10g.
Officer Evaluation Report:
This girl is awesome! Nothing like the incompetent Pure Pimple Control Pen. She's ACTIVE! She does what she says, she works fast and reduces redness in a few hours and definitely helps dry out pimples over 1-2 days.She does sting though, expect to "feel the burn" when she's working. Overall a great addition to the force!

With the exception of Officer 1, who is being replaced by L'Oreal 360 Go Clean, this is a great force battling my skin's enemies everyday, this humid summer!

Have you tried any products from Garnier's PureActive range too? Have any of them worked for you?

Disclaimer: Products were PR samples. Opinions are all honest and 100% mine.