Garnier BB Cream - Sensitive Review - Medium

I am a big fan of BB creams and I do have my favourites, which means when trying anything new I am hard to convert. To me this is quite a thicker cream, but it feels nice, as most Garnier products do. I didn't feel I got a heap of amount of coverage - I like this in a BB cream, but it left a nice feel to the skin. Good for someone who maybe doesn't want to spend a heap on BB and wants it to last as I don't think you need to use heaps

Update: i've started using this under my makeup as it is a super good perfector!!

I was so lucky to review this BB Cream. I had previously tried one of their BB Creams but was super excited to try the sensitive one in the range. So what did I think? Here is what I think of this BB Cream:

Packaging - great packaging, easy to get the product out and it doesn't come out until you squeeze it, which is great because you don't want to squeeze too much of the product out of the tube.

Formula - I like the formula, it has a nice creamy consistency and I like that it isn't too thick or watery like some BB creams can be.

Application - The application was really good, The first time I tried it, I added the amount I wanted onto my hand and applied with a stippling brush. I found that it sunk into the skin really nicely. The next time I used it, I tried using it with my fingers and it spread a bit further than it did with the stippling brush, as I found I needed a bit more of the product as it soaked into the brush.

Coverage - I have really flawed skin and to be honest with you, it only slightly covered my skins imperfections (i.e. acne). I wasn't super impressed with it but had to remind myself that this wasn't a full coverage foundation but a tinted moisturiser.

Would I buy again? - If I were to buy it again, it would only be for the purpose of using it as a base or moisturiser and then apply my foundation and concealer over the top.

Recommend? - If you're looking for an amazing product that is going to answer all your dreams of giving you flawless skin (especially if you are acne prone like me, then sadly lovelies I can't recommend it. If you're looking for a base product and are then going to apply makeup over the top for full coverage or you're wanting just a tinted moisturiser, then this is probably going to be your ideal product.

I’ve heard a lot about the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector in the last few weeks and was happy to be picked by beatyreview to review it. I noticed they only have two shades available and being quite fair it was an easy choice to go for the lightest shade in colour “Fair/Light.”

Like a lot of women I'm time poor in the mornings so am always a fan of multi-task products. This BB cream provides light coverage so for some people this can do a 3-fold duty - moisturizer, broad-spectrum sunscreen, and (light) tinted moisturiser.

I love that it has SPF 15 protection which is enough for sitting in the office all day with lunch and breaks outside in the harsh New Zealand sun.

The texture feels light yet creamy on my skin and makes my skin look healthy. If you like a natural look -this might be the product for you. The sheer tint deposits a little bit of colour while still letting my skin tone come through which is a nice touch. It helps to even out your skin tone somewhat which is great since I mainly use it when I just want sheer cover and some SPF protection. I’ve also used it under makeup and found my foundation went on easily over it and lasted just as long as it normally would.

I really liked the squeeze tube, which is convenient, hygienic and easy to get out. The size of the tube makes it super easy to pop into your handbag for touch-up’s, with no concerns about it leaking.

I prefer my Model Co BB cream more but I would consider buying this in the future if I was looking for a product to provide sheer cover on “no makeup, make up days” with some SPF protection.

I really enjoyed this product but my skin has been having a "good" phase at the moment, the coverage is light enough for work that I don't feel caked up all day. The colour is perfect on my skin tone but I can see how it could be too orange for others. I have been applying this with my fingers as it seemed to go onto my skin more evenly than with a brush. I don't know if illuminates the skin, but I am happy that is SPF and it will be good for my holiday, where I want light coverage.

It doesn't hide blemishes but for a light coverage BB cream I wouldn't expect that. For the price it does ok.

Is a great cream. Goes on smoothly. Isn't sticky or messy. I recommend it too others. I'm not much of a makeup kind of girl but I would wear it maybe once a week. It looks and feels like you having nothing on your face at all. People couldn't even tell I makeup on. Great for people with senstive skin.

I liked this product well enough after a week of use but the "miracle perfector" claim is unsurprisingly an exaggeration.

The consistency was light and easy to blend and I found the scent unobtrusive but vaguely reminiscent of sunscreen. This was not at all unpleasant though.

I am definitely prone to red and dry patches and this did an okay but not great job of minimising the appearance of my problem areas, even with two applications. I think the coverage just wasn't quite enough for my taste.

I found I liked this product a lot more when I used it as a primer under my foundation and powder. I applied it after my usual moisturiser as I didn't find it hydrating enough to use as a moisturiser substitute. It was nice and light and my face didn't feel greasy at any point of the day. I did feel like I didn't need to apply my foundation as heavily with this as a base and I didn't need any touch ups.

In summary, this was great supplementary product to my usual base makeup. I wouldn't call it a miracle product that could replace my moisturiser, sunscreen and foundation though as I prefer something more moisturising, with heavier coverage and a higher SPF.

I really liked this product when I first applied it. The consistency was creamy and light, ideal to wear under some powder for a more natural look that isn't too heavy. It had a pleasant smell and wasn't too over-powering that you'd constantly smell it throughout the day. The coverage was nice for a BB cream, it regulated skin tones, toning down redness and giving a nice tint to pale areas. It didn't do much to cover blemishes except from toning down the redness a little. The product lasted throughout the day, without making my skin shiny or oily. The price is good for the product you get as you don't need to use much at a time so your money will go further. The packaging is good for being able to retrieve the right amount of the product that you need; it won't squirt out too much and make a mess. I am prone to dermatitis break outs and although I was initially very pleased with this product, it did give me a rash by the end of the day. This is most likely a reflection of how my skin reacts very easily to certain products rather than of how good the product is. I would advise against using this product only if you have a history of getting dermatitis on your face. I would still recommend this product to people with normal skin or sensitive skin (that isn't prone to dermatitis).

BB creams are the best thing to use when you just want good coverage but you want it to feel light on your skin. I have sensitive skin with pimple scars on my cheeks, so it is a holy grail product I use nearly everyday. My first impression of the BB cream is that it's really creamy, so the consistency is good as it doesn't dry my face out from being to thick or watery which may make your face look oily, which I defintely don't want. All I need is three pumps on both of my finger tips and I start on my cheeks and then work my way under my eyes, chin, neck and last of all on my forehead as that is the place that I don't need much coverage. After using it for a week I feel the coverage isn't the best, at first I would need to put nearly 2 to 3 layers on my checks to cover my scars and that would only last about 3 hours. With the retail price being $17 is very reasonable compared to other leading bb creams. The packaging of the box could be more simple cause when you see it first you are just bombarded with so much information about the bb cream, which is then repeated at the back of the box. The tube on the other hand is elegant and simple. Overall I think the bb cream is worth your money and I would definitely recommend this product to girls with sensitive skin that don't have scars on there face and just need some colour without putting heavy foundation for everyday wear.

This product is perfect for a quick fix on days where you aren't wanting a full face of make up but want to cover your imperfections a little. It goes on smoothly leaving your skin feeling great, and provides a great base for putting thicker make up on top if you wish.

The tube is a convenient size, not too large but as you only need to use a very small amount will still last you a decent amount of time.

The one negative I had was that it smelt of sunscreen. The fact that it is SPF15 is obviously a positive but I was not a fan of the smell.

Overall I found this product satisfactory. I didn't get any tingle of my skin when I put it on - which normally indicates if I will react to a product or not. Definitely suitable for sensitive skin. The cream was light, neutral smelling and easy to rub in, however the first time I used it, I squeezed out way too much and spent quite a while trying to rub in the productevenly. Quite sheer coverage (as to be expected) but I was able to increase the coverage a little by the amount I used. The coverage lasted about half the day, so you would need to apply it several times for a consistent look. It is fine for someone who wants quite sheer coverage, but it definitely does nto 'perfect' your skin. I would use it again during the day, especially when rushed in the morning, but not at night when I would prefer the better coverage and staying power of a foundation.