Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Nude Review

I'm not a big wearer of foundation so prefer BB creams like this for their lighter feel and more natural look.

I was a little skeptical about its claims to match your skin tone as I had recently returned from a holiday in Bali so had a slight tan. I was worried that the cream might make me look washed out compared to the rest of my skin, but it didn't. No need to try a bunch of testers on your hand now to find one that matches! It does it for you!

I hadn't read things in too much detail before applying it so I got a bit of a surprise when it was white when it came out of the tube! Straight away it starts to change colour though, even in your hands.

The cream instantly looked natural and I don't feel like I look like I'm wearing foundation. But my usual shininess is replaced with a natural looking matte finish. My blemishes and imperfections aren't totally covered but they are minimised. And I prefer that to looking overly made up. It's so quick to apply too. No need for fancy sponges, applicators or brushes.

My skin also has a tendency to dry out when I use foundations and that just highlights the fact that I'm wearing it! So it felt great to use a cream that didn't look like my skin had cracked like Thing from the Avengers! Because I'm paranoid about that, I always use a BB cream after my usual skincare routine, just to make sure.

The final thing it has in its favour is it didn't rub off all over the place on clothes or even my motorbike helmet. I'm a fan!

To start off, I like the simple packaging of this product. As nice as weighty frosted glass and fancy packaging can be, I think when it comes to BB cream style products, a nice squeezey tube like this one is perfect. It’s easy to dispense product and light and sturdy enough to just chuck in your bag and go. Upon opening this product and trying some on the back of my hand, the first thing I noticed (aside from being absolutely SHOOK at how it changed colour - my inner child was very excited about this..) was the smell. Boy does it have a strong scent! A very clinical skincare type of smell, not bad but definitely strong, however I did notice that once I applied it and it settled into my skin the smell wasn’t as noticeable - but the fragrance could be more of an issue for sensitive skin types.

As I said, the colour changing magic of this BB cream had me shook. I was pretty sceptical about it adjusting to my actual skin colour and not just turning into a pale pink tone but I was pleasantly surprised. I applied this BB cream with my fingers and it blended in seamlessly without catching on any dry areas, even with my skin not being prepped. It adjusted perfectly to my skin tone, had the perfect amount of coverage and just looked like my skin but better! My skin felt moisturised but not oily, and the finish was a natural semi-matte. My skin is overall on the drier side but gets oily in the T zone throughout the day and I found I didn’t need to set this foundation for my usual day to day, however if it was hotter weather it would probably be worth it. I’m seriously impressed by this product - I will 100% be finishing the bottle and will likely repurchase more, it’s just such a simple and effective product and not having to stress about matching foundation shades is a god send!

I would also be very interested to see how this product works on darker skin tones.

I like to wear a little something-something on my skin if I'm leaving the house on non-makeup days, I usually go for a tinted moisturiser.

I found this BB cream a bit of a revelation! It is so light and feels like an invisible veil on the face. It definitely feels more like a lotion than a bb cream or coverage product.

It evens out blemishes and definitely smooths my skin. It adds a bit of colour, without being heavy. And it neutralises red skin amazinngly!

Really recommend.

Well they weren't lying when they called it a 'skin perfector'!

When using this BB cream my skin looks and feels amazing. I don't have particularly bad skin, its just a little sallow, and if I don't use a light base product, I look, well, a bit like a corpse.

This starts off white, then turns, dare I say it, a bit orangey. But fear not - it will blend to match your skin tone!

It's so light, yet leaves skin glowy and healthy looking.

I think for the price you'd be hard pushed to find a better BB Cream!

I see this has mixed reviews and as I have used the SPF50 Garnier BB cream and didn't like it, I wasn't expecting much from this one when I was sent it. I was very pleasantly surprised though. It went on very quickly applied using fingers just like I would a moisturiser. It actually worked perfectly tone wise and didn't look like I was actually wearing makeup at all. I don't have any scarring or acne or rosacea so a light coverage just to even skin tone and give me a wee tan is all I need on an everyday basis.

This bb cream is a great everyday product. Has just enough coverage for a light makeup look. Skin still looks like healthy glowing skin. I do get a bit shiney after a few hours but not as bad if is set with a powder. I like how it has a bit of spf in it. Colour matched my skin well. Applies nicely with a brush or even with your fingers if no brush available. Easy to use packaging and great price. I have repurchased this product a few times.

I use BB Cream everyday, however this one shockec me at first, when you first get it out of the tube it's white but then as soon as you start rubbing it in it changes to an orange colour, seeing this color I thought I would end up looking like a carrot, however that couldn't be further from the truth, it blended perfectly into my skin and you could hardly tell it was there. While it doesn't offer as much coverage as some others I have tried it looks much more natural and just evens your skin tone and minimises redness. What I like most about it is that it doesn't settle in to your fine lines like others sometimes do so you can use this without a primer making it a good choice when you just want a quick easy choice in the morning.

I was so excited to try a new Garnier BB product as Garnier BB cream is my favourite every day light cover. I really wasn't sure what to expect and it still surprised me when I opened the tube to find the cream is white! I wasn't sure how it was going to work but applied it as I would a regular BB cream, rubbing it into my hands a little first then spreading it out across my face and blending down onto my neck as I would any moisturiser. It went on super smoothly and evenly. Instantly I could see my skin transform and begin to glow! As I rinsed my hands off under the tap I saw the water turn an orange-brown colour! "What is this sorcery?!" I thought to myself and had to have another go, applying the cream to my hands so I could watch it change. Somehow, like 24 carat magic, it changes from pure white to a glowing apricot shade and it really does "blur" my skin to give a smoother, brighter appearance. It gives just a light coverage, enough to blur imperfections but not completely hide them. So it is perfect for at home with the SPF 15, for the gym, or general days when I don't want to wear make up but still want my skin looking fresh and smooth. It definitely doesn't give me as much coverage as the regular Garnier BB cream but I found I could build it up, the same I do sometimes with regular BB cream, to add a little more coverage. Just pop on a little concealer if you're feeling a bit extra! It smells nice, not overpowering, just a really light, subtle apricot scent and makes my skin feel really soft. So it has the bonus effect of being really good for your skin with the added benefits of vitamin c and apricot oil and the SPF as I mentioned before. When I look at my skin wearing this in the sunlight, it gives me a real glow, as if I have a great highlighter on. I also tried it underneath foundation and found it worked well to keep my skin hydrated and added extra glow to that too! Personally most days I want a bit more coverage but it did help for days when I don't want to "do makeup". It blurred freckles and sunspots and the darker patches I have around my cheeks and eyes since having children were blurred and glowing. It seems to reflect the light so as to give the appearance of smooth, even skin and that glow.

So I wasn't expecting to love this, but I do! For me it was super moisturizing and muted the red tones on my face really well. The sent was also quite pleasant, kind of smelled of oranges to me lol

I ordered this product from the rewards vault after reading reviews - they werent fabulous reviews however my skin tone leans towards yellow/orange so thought it could possibly work. And it does - its PERFECT. I dont know if theres any other orange godesses out there but if there is you will know the struggle is real! I’ve never tried any of the BB or CC creams so was stoked to try and use this product to see what the fuss is about. It doesnt provide a huge amount of coverage but its a nice alternative for around home or even under foundation. I love the smell of it, easy to apply and super lightweight wear. I wouldnt recommend to anyone with pink toned skin.