Garnier BB Cream - Sensitive Review - Medium

My skin is normally quite dry after washing it with my daily face wash and I found this added a great amount of moisture, I also have reaction to many moisturizers and found that this one did not cause my skin to become blotchy or have patches of irritation. The smooth texture was easy to apply and blend, leaving a consistent coverage. I did find that I needed to apply my powder foundation afterwards as I was left with a shiny finish. I found the product lasted all day however I did reapply in the evening if I was going out. Having the product in a squeezable tube made it simple to remove the product. Overall I found this product to be a great moisturizing base foundation and made my face feel fresh, even after 16 hours in a plane as this was my foundation/moisturizer of choice for flying from New Zealand to USA

I found this really evened out my skin tone. Although, I didn't have quite enough coverage on red lines and did use my normal foundation over the top in certain areas. This is very good value for money as an every day cream/light foundation and I particularly like the sun screen that this has. For me this works well if I am just looking for something light and easy, say on a weekend morning, and not looking for something to last all day long. I think for me this cream would work better in Summer as I struggle in Winter with dry skin due to the air conditioning at work etc. I would definitely continue to use this & would recommend to anyone who asked my opinion. Thanks for the opportunity to try this out.

First impression the tube was a good size, and dispensed the product well, I was surprised how thick it was, and I thought that would mean it would be quite moisturizing. However, my skin can be quite dry and make up pigment usually dries me out. So I did apply a decent amount of moisturizer first.

When I applied the bb cream on its own over moisturizer and it provided a light and natural looking coverage. I applied it with a sponge and found that helped with a nice even coverage. I prefer bb creams and tinted moisturizer as it evens out my skin without making me look 'made up'. I also used it over a red balancing primer and it looked fantastic, although the other reason I like bb creams is because I can skip some steps in my routine (like primer). Because of the light coverage I still used concealer over my spots.

Didn't appear to have much of a fragrance which is what I typically look for in make up products. I didn't find it irritating to my skin, which can sometimes be temperamental.

It had pretty good staying power, and lasted pretty well during my work day. When I used a primer and finishing powder it lasted even better.

Overall I liked the product and would buy it for myself as it's a pretty reasonable price.

This bb cream went on nice and smoothly and really felt as though I was keeping my skin hydrated and i would definetly recommend to a friend that doesn't like to wear a lot of make up bug just wasn't enough coverage for me. I did find however that it help soothe my skin and definetly helped control the redness. Great for a sensitive skin and the product smelt lovely and fresh. An added bonus is the spf! Packaging was clear easy to read.

As someone with dry skin as a result of office air conditioning I found this to be a great addition to my moisturising routine. I used it instead of my normal primer and it had the same effect. The cream was nice and creamy and quite light. It was easy to apply by hand going on smoothly for full coverage of my face. It smelt very similar to sunblock but the smell didn't linger once covered with makeup. The cream lasted all day under makeup and definitely left my skin feeling hydrated and smooth. Great price for the amount of product you get, I can see this BB cream lasting me for a couple of months. The packaging was nice with a quick run down of how to use the cream and what goodies are in the cream. I definitely felt like my skin was well moisturised after using this cream and after about three days of use I did start to notice some of my redness going down. As someone who is sensitive to a lot of skin products I would definitely recommend this to someone with sensitive skin and even with normal skin.

I tried the anti ageing version of this the day prior, and was not overly sold on the fragrance. I was pleasantly surprised with the lack of fragrance in this one (which would make sense seeing as it is a sensitive skin product) so it already had scored a point with me! It applied smoothly, felt comfortable and gave a nice natural coverage that while not great at covering imperfections, evened out my skin tone nicely and with a bit of concealer around my eye area, was enough for me to step out for the day! By the end of the day, my skin still looked fresh and even and I felt that it obviously had better staying power than the anti ageing one. I think this would be great for any skin type - I'm on the dry side, and this felt comfortable. I think it would probably sit well on all but the oiliest skin too. I will continue to use this on weekends/casual days and would probably re-purchase.

I use a particular moisturiser every morning and when I use anything new my skin reacts and breaks out. I didn't break out and it's been almost a week and no breakouts :) I noticed how smooth it was to apply, just the right consistency and I loved how much more 'awake' I looked.. Not to mention the coverage was awesome. I have noticeable freckles and they were gone after the 2nd application.. I would def be buying more of this.

Skin type - I have combination - oily skin, with a few blemishes and acne spots, and I get a bit of redness on my cheeks. I also have super sensitive skin.

Consistency - This bb cream is like the texture of a moisturiser, but a little thicker. The consistency is quite creamy and easy to blend onto your skin.

Application - I found this bb cream easy to apply and blend. It was very smooth and easy to spread with my fingers. I have olive toned skin and my bb cream is in the shade "light", and was the perfect shade for my skin.

Fragrance - This bb cream didn't really have a strong smell to it, but that's what I would expect from a product designed specifically for sensitive skin. The bb cream has a nice fresh scent to it, and smells like a face moisturiser. I quite like the smell of this bb cream, as some foundations have quite a strong smell which I don't like.

Coverage - It gave light coverage that evened out my skin tone nicely and made my skin look more smooth and flawless. I applied about the size of a pea for my whole face, but you can probably build it up for a medium coverage. I did find that it didn't cover all my blemishes and you could still see my acne spots, but I wouldn't expect a bb cream to cover these as it is a light coverage product. The finish of this bb cream is dewy, but that might be because I have oily skin.

Longevity - I apply my bb cream on in the morning and it lasts for about half a day, when it will start to wear off. I also find that because of my oily skin the bb cream slides off my face quite easily. I also find that during the day my skin will start to feel greasy and appear shiny.

Price - I think the price of this product is really good. It does the same job as my revlon bb cream which I think I got for around $30. So the Garnier one is cheaper and gives me the same results.

Packaging - The bb cream comes in a bottle which is packaged in a black box. For me I'm not really fussed about the packaging, it is appealing to the eye, isn't too fancy and is pretty decent for a cheaper product. I wouldn't expect anything flash or fancy. The bottle itself stand up side down, so it's easy to squeeze the cream out and get the right amount of product you need. The lid on the bottle flicks quite tightly shut, preventing leakage.

Results - My skin quite liked this bb cream, and I didn't get any bad reactions while using it. My skin didn't sting while I applied it and it didn't go red either. As I noted above it didn't cover all my blemishes. The bb cream did smooth and hydrate my skin, but I didn't really notice that my skin was brighter.

Would I recommend it - Yes, I think this is a really good bb cream for the price you pay. It's good for everyday use when you only want a little bit of coverage. It's also easy to apply as you can use your fingers, and is perfect for a girl on the go like me as you can put it on quickly.

I received this to trial and really liked this product. I have sensitive skin but very oily so I was keen to try this as I usually use the oil free version. Its easy to apply, moisturising, and didn't make my skin break out. Even though I got the fair shade it still gave my face a bit of colour. I'm still trying to figure out what to use over top to keep my shine and redness under control as sadly the coverage for me isn't enough.