Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Anti Ageing Review

The Garnier anti-ageing BB cream has a light, pleasant floral scent that goes away shortly after application. It felt very moisturizing to my dry skin as I applied it, which surprised me as the marketing copy says it is aimed at those with normal to oily skin; however, the moisturizing effect makes good sense for an anti-ageing product as skin tends to get drier as we age. It gave a light coverage and left a dewy finish, which is flattering to mature skin. I tested the "light" shade, which was almost too dark for my skin (MAC NC15-20ish). It also had a pronounced yellow undertone which suited my skin, but I can't imagine that would flatter everyone.

Unfortunately, the Garnier BB cream aggravated the redness in my cheeks each time I applied it and I had to use another product to cover those areas of my face. I later checked the ingredients list, which includes alcohol. Alcohol is drying to skin and can irritate it; this would also explain the slight burning sensation I felt on my cheeks while applying. For this reason, I did not try applying more cream on my cheeks to see if the coverage was buildable.

This aggravation also occurred when I tried the Garnier sensitive skin BB cream last year (my own purchase). In my opinion, alcohol has no place in a sensitive or anti-ageing skin product!

I also discovered in my research that the sensitive skin BB cream contains 25 SPF while the anti-ageing BB cream contains 15 SPF. I would argue that 15 SPF is too low for an anti-ageing BB cream as sun damage is our worst enemy when it comes to the look of our skin, especially here in NZ. Even if I could continue to use this product I would have to apply another product with sunscreen, which negates the advantage of using an "all-in-one" BB cream.

As far as any anti-ageing benefits, I don't feel that a one week trial is long enough to truly test this claim. I did note that the product contains sodium hyaluronate. Hyaluronic acid has been shown to reduce the signs of aging in clinical tests as it holds on to moisture and plumps up the skin, so I can see how it could make wrinkles look less obvious over time.

PROS: Relatively low cost (drugstore brand); light, inoffensive scent that quickly disappears, moisturizing feel and slightly dewy finish.

CONS: Not enough sunscreen for an anti-ageing BB cream. Contains alcohol which can be irritating to skin. May not provide enough coverage for uneven skin tone. Very limited shade range, although this is common for BB creams.

BOTTOM LINE: Because it has an SPF of only 15 and contains alcohol, I cannot recommend this product as an anti-ager. It might suit those with relatively clear skin who prefer a light coverage, but there are other BB creams out there with a higher SPF and without alcohol.

After reading reviews of others I had to try this for myself. So far I have found it great, blends nicely and I love the gentle fragrance it has. It's so light it just feels like a moisturiser. The only thing I have found is it can go a little oily toward the end of the day but I will defiantly continue to us this product.

My skin is quite sensitive so, it is possible that although age appropriate, the anti-aging formula may have not been the most suitable variant of the product for me. The product itself did seem lighter compared to normal foundation and as such spread better also but was still quite heavy compared to my usual mix of normal foundation and moisturizer. The shade did not suit my olive complexion and appeared visibly pink on my skin. With so few shades to choose from I am not confident I could find a matching shade for my skin should I wish to continue using the product beyond the trial sample.

After application I found it exaggerated rather than hid the lines on my face, which I was not particularly thrilled about and I did not notice any skin improvement during the trial period. I do question whether the reported fifty people in the trials stated on the packaging was sufficiently large to constitute a truly representative random sample. The product however did endure well through the day consistently, with no obvious signs of wearing off, for example shine. I found the fragrance too strong and near eyewatering. The product is reasonably priced so nonetheless may be worth considering if one is less sensitive and can find a suitable shade.

I really like this BB, it goes on nicely and has a good even coverage. I used the light version but I think I could have used the darker shade but it should be fine for winter. A great every day BB when you don't want to apply a foundation as well.

As a fulltime working mum with 4 kids I am always on the lookout for things that make my life easier, so when I first heard about BB Cream I was excited to try it, but a little bit sceptical. I absolutely love this cream! The coverage is amazing, the shade fits perfectly, it finds that perfect balance between good coverage yet doesn't feel heavy. I love the fact that it comes in a soft tube so you can squeeze out every last bit. And I definitely love the price tag - this has now become one of my must-have products

I have tried a few of Garniers BB creams before, so thought I would give this one a go, as it was advertised as anti-ageing, & I am definitely ageing! I chose the medium shade as I have an olive complexion. I used a moisturiser first, then the BB cream on top, which worked well & gave my face good coverage. I found it a bit drying without the moisturiser underneath. Gave my face a nice healthy colour, if you want extra coverage, apply extra making sure to blend in well, it didn't really cover blemishes that well. I haven't really noticed that my lines & wrinkles around my eyes & mouth have diminished, but maybe I need to use it for a couple of weeks before I judge it. The SPF15 is a plus, though.

I used this product alone over my primer and I was amazed at how well it blended on my difficult skin. The price is great the product itself is great for uneven skin tone like mIne. I did apply a loose powder over the bb cream an it didn't cake at all. It gives me full coverage for half a day to full day depending on my activities.

I really love Garnier products and the BB cream in particular but what I found with this is is doesn't really perfect my skin like it says in the name and it doesn't last long enough.

I love how light it feels on my skin but light also means not a great coverage of my imperfections. It is a great tinted moisturizer but not as a foundation. It gives a great base for foundation though. There is a slight fragrance which is pleasant for me. The tune is a great size because it fits nicely in my makeup bag without being too bulky.

I really do wish it was more affordable for the size of it though. I can find a good foundation that does all this and more for the same price so I can't justify the cost.

All in all it's just a glorified moisturizer so not really worth my time to use unless I use it as a base under my foundation kinda like a concealer even then there are better options. Not really something I would purchase again.

I love this stuff ! so easy to apply especially when I'm in a hurry and my face needs a quick pick me up . this stuff makes my face look healthy and glowing and doesn't make me look like I'm wearing a tonne of makeup. the only downside to this stuff is that it does transfer a little bit but i just team it up with a translucent powder to help it stay longer. I re purchase this stuff every time i finish a bottle would defiantly recommend :)

I loved using this BB cream, it not only made my skin look dewy and youthful but it did add a bit of coverage AND it smelt sooo good! The price was really afforable. Highly reccommend for people who want to keep it natural, i'm a stay at home mother so this is perfect for my everyday life!