Cleanser Review: GARNIER green labs Brightening Gel Wash Pinea-C

'Ello folksickles. Today's review will be for the GARNIER green labs Brightening Gel Wash Pinea-C.

Availability: This retails anywhere from $7.50 - $10 and can be purchased at  walmart.com along with their physical store locations that carry the brand (you might want to call before showing up there if you really want this specific item) along with garnierusa.com and amazon.com. 

Would I buy this again?: No.

What is this product designed to address?

According to garnierusa.com:

For Dull & Uneven Skin

Removes makeup and impurities and smooths skin texture for brighter, glowing skin

Garnier Green Labs Brightening Gel Wash is a gentle scrub-free facial cleanser. This pure gel formula, with Pineapple and Vitamin C, removes makeup and impurities, and works to improve dull, uneven skin for skin that is smoother, brighter and glowing. This vegan facial cleanser is suitable for all skin types and skin tones, allergy tested & dermatologist tested for safety and suitable for sensitive skin. No sulfates, microbeads, parabens, or dyes.

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Glycerin: Attracts moisture to the skin.

Pineapple Fruit Extract and Papain: Both contain enzymes which gently exfoliate the skin.

Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates the skin, helping create a smoother texture, and brightens the skin.

What is the texture like?

This has a watery gel texture to it. It foams up lightly.

Is it scented?

This has a scent that has just a very tiny hint of pineapple and mostly smells like cleaning product.

 

My overall experience/comments on the product:

I had this on my wish list because as you all know, I love pineapple, I love Vitamin C products (although this doesn't appear to actually contain Vitamin C), and I love anything meant to brighten so this seemed like it was up my alley. Alas, this doesn't foam up a lot, which you all know is a thing that I don't love in cleansers and thus I feel like I have to use more product than I normally would to produce a foam that I like. Generally speaking, it is alright and leaves my skin feeling clean and soft after use but I will not be going out to purchase it again. I also really hate the scent, it's not entirely intolerable but I wish this smelled like pineapple juice, not like something I'd clean the bathroom with.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.