Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Review

This was my first time using a BB cream. I have fairly normal skin, so chose the normal. I tried this with moisturiser, with primer, on its own, with powder. Also I applied it with my fingers, with a sponge, and with a brush. My favourite was with a primer, using my fingers, and a light dusting of powder to set. It has quite a natural / dewy finish, sometimes I found it wearing off towards the end of the day, but using powder definitely helped with that. It has a light to medium coverage on me, quite natural looking, which is nice for a change as I usually wear a full coverage foundation. The scent is light and fresh. The packaging is very simple, but easy to use. The price seems quite reasonable, I think I will purchase this again.

The Garnier BB cream has a thickish consistency but is extremely spreadable. A small amount will go a long way. I really liked the coverage it provided - during the week I would use it as a primer under my foundation and in the weekend I would use it on it's own for a more natural look. It evened out my skin tone nicely and gave me a slightly tanned glow. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that it made my skin look really shiny and oily (I would consider my skin normal). I have subsequently tried the oil-free version and like it a lot better (see my other review). Packaging is nice and I liked the easy squeeze tube.

My first time using any BB cream and im pleased with the results. The medium shade was a little dark for me but I found it blended easy and smoothly anyway. Nice and light for lazy days, stayed on well for me but found myself putting on a second layer throughout the day. Didnt find it too oily for my skin.

Being a BB cream version, I wasn't sure what to expect. I knew it would be sheer coverage but that was about it. I would say my skin is fairly normal, not dry and not oily. The first time I used this, though the BB cream really irritated my left eye to the point where it was stinging and watering. The next time I used it, I still got a reaction, just not as severe. However I persisted. The consistency is thicker than some of the others I have seen, but it was easy to apply. I used my fingers and it blended well. The colour also seemed quite dark, at least for a light shade, however it matched my skin tone well. I did see a difference when I was wearing it, however sometimes it felt quite clay-ey at times. I think it does do as it says it will. I will move to the sensitive skin one next though due to the reaction I had with the cream.

This product isn't really on my favourites list, I find it too greasy and shiny for my liking. Coverage is light and natural and while the shade is good, it does tend to feel like I want to scrape it off with my nails. Didn't stay on very well either. Not a terrible product for a supermarket brand, but not one I will be likely to try again.

I'm not usually a fan on BB creams, especially at my age as I'm usually looking for a full coverage foundation, however I bit the bullet and gave it a go! It was a mousse like texture which I wasn't at FIRST impressed with (only due to a mousse foundation I tried and disliked) however, after applying the Garnier BB Cream I was surprised at how a little goes a long way! The coverage was great! And also the long lasting wear of the makeup, I usually touch up a few times during the day, where I only touched up once! It wasn't heavy on my face yet I felt covered! Loved the smell, not like most foundations.. I would recommend this on a daily basis however I would still go for my usual brand for night wear or special occasions, where one would opt for a more made up look, but if your not one to wear a lot of make up usually, I recommend this for you. Safe to say I'll be using this brand of BB Cream for my day wear in future and shall be purchasing this for my daughters as opposed to other BB Cream brands! And might I add, my face didn't feel as dry as it can be at times, sometimes I get a little dry around the nose area so extra care is needed in face care, I've found I haven't yet had to pay extra attention to the area since using this foundation so I'm very pleased with that also!

Prior to being selected for this trial, I was already a fan of the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream for Normal skin in a medium shade. Have been using this specifoc product for over half a year now and I honestly swear by it.

I have slight red blemishes on my cheek area from time to time, I blush easily and have a rather large scar on my forehead. This product really does provade a nice and natural coverage of my 'problem' areas. Personally I find that I achieve a really nice complexion a few minutes after application - as I believe the moisturiser in the cream has had time to do its thing.

The formula is not too heavy and the smell isn't too bad in the product I trialled.

Afyer I have applied the BB cream I apply one coat of thin lizzy to really hive a natural look.

If you're looking for an easy fix to a few beauty imperfections then this would be your 'go to' product.

Pleasantly surprised by this product! Never tried a BB cream before so didn't really know what to expect. The texture seems quite thick at first but it applies really smoothly and quite thin. I like that it's so moisturising, and after only a few days of using it my skin already feels healthier. The shade matches me really well, and the coverage is light but buildable. It lasts on me most of the day before I have to top it up with powder. My only problem with it is that it's too dewy for me, but that is easily fixed with powder over the top.

Easy to apply and has an even coverage, very natural looking too which is great especially for a more relaxed weekend look.

First noticed the pleasant smell, most of the other products like this I have tried are not half as pleasant. Think it is maybe a shade too dark for me, but the light coverage doesn't make it look too artificial on my skin.

I would buy this product again, just for how simple it is to apply in a rush or while on the go..

I have fair skin that is relatively normal, but can be prone to dryness and at certain times a bit oily, so I often find it difficult to find skin products that suit my needs completely. Upon trialling this product I noticed it has a very thick consistency, almost like a moisturizing creme and it can feel a bit heavy on the skin. Due to this I found it a little difficult to apply and blend (I used a makeup brush as I don't like the mess of using my fingers) and I felt a bit like the product sat on top of my skin, rather than being absorbed. I must admit, although my skin isn't particularly oily, I do think I prefer the consistency and overall finish of the Garnier oily/combo skin BB. In saying this however, the BB for normal skin did provide a good medium coverage once worked into the skin with a bit of effort. The finish was very dewy and I did quite like this look to give my skin a bit of a boost and radiance for cold winter days - I'm not sure I'd enjoy it for everyday use though. The product didn't have an overpowering or chemically smell and seemed quite neutral. It lasted well, 6-8 hours - which I consider pretty good for something that isn't as thick as a foundation - I did notice it wore a bit quicker around my mouth and chin though. The packaging was attractive and functional (eye-catching and a tube that meant little mess) - although I can see there may be issues down the track with getting the product out when it is running low. I think this product did what it claims - it noticeably improved the appearance of imperfections, evened out my skin tone and hydrated my skin. The only draw back for me was the consistency and the effort to blend, but I didn't feel this was too major. Based on the affordable price and visible results, I would recommend to friends.