Garnier BB Cream - Sensitive Review - Medium

I just love this stuff. I have been using it ever since it came out. I find it has just enough coverage for my liking. I apply it with my fingers, I just dont have time to muck around with brushes and sponges in the morning. It helps even out my skin tone, makes my skin look dewy and never looks caked on or cracked. I tried it over the new Garnier Blur cream, and oh my goodness, what a gorgeous finish! My skin was like velvet. I will never stop using Garnier BB Cream. A+++ product.

I put this product to the test by using it in every way I could think of. My overall thoughts are that it is a great basic bb cream. It blends easily and you only need a tiny amount to do a whole face. It doesn't oxidize and it does last most of the day as well. It covers basic flaws and redness, if you need more coverage then concealer and foundation can be used also which makes it a very versatile product. My skin is dry and slightly sensitive. This product didn't make my skin break out, rash up or dry out.

Day 1- BB cream by itself. Easy to use with finger application. It didn't cake and lasted well.. I also added mascara and lipstick so my full face was done in about 3 minutes. This is the look I go for most days as it is super easy and looks really natural.

Day 2- BB cream mixed with some ELF shimmering whip and applied after moisterising. These blended together really easily and gave my skin a really nice natural glow without being over the top. It wore well during the day and didn't crack or separate. I also did mascara and lipstick so for a full face it took around 3-4 minutes.

Day 3- I used Loreal Magic Lumi Primer as a base with the bb cream over the top. This also gave me a nice luminous glow and I feel like this helped the bb cream to last longer. I also used mascara, eyebrow palette, blush, bronzer and lipstick so for a full face it took me around 10 minutes to apply. This is a step up from my usual makeup and if I had 10 extra minutes, then I would definitely do this look again.

Day 4- I used ELF green toned primer as a base with the bb cream over the top. This worked really well to cover the redness I get across my nose and cheeks even more. I also added setting powder, mascara and lipstick. This gave me a more matte look. This also wore really well during the day. This took me about 6 minutes for a full face.

Day 5- I used the Real Techniques sponge to apply the bb cream instead of using my fingers like on the other days. I found this gave me a more cleaner, even finish although I still think fingers do a good job too. The only downside for me with this application is that it takes me a lot longer and also uses more product as the sponge does absorb some. I did my brows, and used blush, bronzer, mascara and lipstick. This look was very natural and took me around 10 minutes to do a full face.

Day 6- I used the bb cream as a primer for my Loreal Infallible foundation. I applied the bb cream with my fingers and used a sponge for my foundation. This gave really full coverage and covered my redness, a few blemishes that I have and also really lightened my freckles. I also used concealer, blush, bronzer, highlighter, eyeshadow plus primer, brow palette, mascara, lipstick and setting powder. This is definitely not an everyday look for me. It is a very full face of makeup and took me around 30-35 minutes to do the whole look. I would use this for special occasions though, I went out for the day and it lasted really well.

I feel as if this product is not really for me. if I were to purchase it I would have wanted it so I could just slap it on the days I don't feel like wearing foundation however this just did not work :( it does seem like it is very thick however once applied it is definitely not. I trialled the sensitive version so I am assuming it had no perfume in it so there was no bad scent or anything it smelt fine :)

day 1 - I used just the BB cream on its own with nothing underneath and I felt it looked very oily and washed me out I looked terrible :(

day 2 - I used the BB cream with a primer underneath this seemed to tone down the shine a tad and it did give a more even coverage however did not last the day .. I found it had gotten quite patchy by about 2pm

day 3 - I used the BB cream with a primer underneath and Australis powder over top and it actually looked really nice! it gave me a flawless coverage and ALOT of compliments however as I would not buy BB to have to use primer and powder with it I don't think I would purchase this product again as I use BB cream for the convenience of quick application :)

This stuff is amazing. A great little tube that fits perfectly in any handbag. Squeezy for less mess. Perfect color for my skin. Blends nicely and feels so smooth and silky amd weightless. Not oily amd wears well. I use it on its own on weekends and under a liquid foundation on week days. This is a fabulous product and is now gping to be my go to back up! I will not be without it ;)

This BB cream is fantastic, for someone with sensitive skin the lightness and feel of this product was amazing, even in the heat this product doesn't sweat. Application Is simple with your fingers or brush and it glides on without any clumps, for me it evened out my skin tone and made freckles less obvious, I used it as a base for makeup as well allowing a great finish. Knowing it has sub protection made me feel more confident going without makeup and it's lightness on the skin also gave the whole "no makeup" feel. Price is good for this type as there is many BB creams on the market, product packaging is simple and adequate for what it needs, and is attractive. The squeeze bottle is great for travelling with, meaning easy of application on the go.

I did not have high hopes for this BB cream, as I had not heard a lot about it. The first thing I noticed was that it a little goes a LONG way - you only need a tiny amount to cover your face, which is great because it means it will last longer. It has a slight shimmer to it, and provides a light coverage that does not feel cakey. This is not good for covering blemishes, and I still need to use a lot of concealer for these. However it does even out skin tone over the clear parts of your face. I have had compliments from my boyfriend saying I look glowing (since I started wearing this)!

This was the first BB Cream I have tried , and I have medium/oily skin. I would say it has the coverage of a tinted moisturiser rather than a authentic BB cream! I don't like how it takes ages to set on the skin (doesn't dry fast) and the strong fragrance it has. I would recommend this to people who have dry skin though, it would look fab! and also target this product to girls at school looking for the 'natural' look ;)

I received this in the light colour.

The packaging is pretty normal nothing too fancy. I like that the bottle is an upside down squeeze bottle as it makes it easy to use.

It smells like sunblock for some reason. Maybe because it has spf in it (added bonus) but I didn't notice the smell as much after a couple of minutes.

Formula - I found that the formula felt creamy to me and it glides across your skin. I applied it a few different ways to see if it would make a difference. I first tried with my fingers and it glided on smoothly but I found it was a little patchy and didn't give me the best coverage. I then tried with a foundation brush and found this was better as you could blend it in and get better coverage. A little goes a long way as well which is great. Colour wise it was a shade orange for my skin but nothing too noticeable. I have quite sensitive skin especially my cheeks and under my chin and I had no irritation at all.

Coverage - I found it was good for evening out my skin tone but it didn't cover my blemishes and redness in my skin. I tried applying another layer but it still didn't cover the redness and the formula crumbled a little on my skin when applying a second layer.

Overall - I will use this for days where I am around home and want very light coverage or days that my skin is looking fantastic. Not 100% sure if I would repurchase

I was lucky enough to be sent the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream (Sensitive Skin and colour is Light).

Firstly the packaging is good; nice and clear in describing what the item is for and what it does. The tube is a good size with an easy to use flip lid.

I usually use either plain moisturiser or foundation because my experience with BB Creams/tinted moisturisers have never been that great; too dark, too oily, comes off in flakey bits.... List goes on. I've just had my wisdom teeth removed so I have bruising all over my cheeks; I haven't wanted to wear heavy makeup due to it being painful to apply, so I thought this would be just right for the last few days.

The application was easy and smooth, and a little seems to go a long way. I had trouble with it being too dark but I think it's just because I've been red, bruised and discoloured; so next week It might look better.

The consistency is good, as above it's smooth and you only need a little bit. I didn't try it with any makeup overtop because I didn't need to; I haven't gone out anywhere but the supermarket. But I think if I were to wear makeup overtop I would have to apply it very carefully and naturally; I believe it would rub off into balls and pool into different colours on my skin.

The smell is fresh and clean, and it seems to wear well over the day. Easy to remove with a makeup wipe at the end of it all.

Overall, I wouldn't buy it (or any other BB Cream) again, purely because I don't think I'd wear it very often and I prefer "all or nothing". It didn't add to my skin-confidence and I didn't feel like doing my hair or dressing nicely (which I usually feel like doing when my hair and face is 'done').

I'd say compared to the last Garnier BB Cream I tried, this was marginally nicer. It would suit clear and blemish free skin, better, I believe.

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This is one of the best BB creams I've tried. It's consistency is a lot thicker than the Maybelline BB cream meaning it feels like more than just a tinted moisturiser. my skin is very dry and can be sensitive but I've had no issues with this as it is very hydrating. The coverage is definitely incredibly sheer, and I found I still had a lot of redness showing through after putting it on. I also found I needed to powder after as it definitely leaves a very dewey finish, perhaps a little too dewey for me. I definitely still prefer this to wearing a foundation however as it is not only a sheer coverage makeup (perfect for work), but has helped my skin feel less dry also! win!