Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Oil-Free Review

I actually liked this product more then I thought I would, which is always a nice surprise! First of all, I quite liked the packaging. Nice and small so it's easy to pop into your handbag and I liked the champagne colour of the tube. The BB cream itself was more runny than I'm used too with my normal BB cream, but when I applied the cream to my face it didn't feel overly runny and it gave really nice coverage. I have quite a bit of redness and like to have something on top of my skin that will actually give me the coverage I need and this product did that. I have oily skin so I still needed to use my powder on top so it would last. I would use this BB cream again. It wasn't overly perfumed and really easy to apply.

My skin type is oily/combination but I think this particular product is too oil free for my complexion. It dried it out and didn't sit in the pores too well.

I am approaching fifty and probably needed the anti-aging version but I don't have many wrinkles around my eyes so applied for the Oil Free product as it seemed more appropriate, my mistake.

On saying that I liked a lot about this product.

It's consistency, which is fluid, is like a mixture between a foundation and moisturiser. This made the application relatively easy, but I needed two layers for it to give complete coverage.

The fragrance wasn't obnoxious thankfully. It lasted fairly well too, for most of the day without needing reapplication.

I have recommended this product to a friend with dry skin issues but suggested she try the one specifically for her skin type.

All in all good value for money and the cardboard packaging is minimal which is a plus point.

I would definitely be open to buying the anti aging product in the line, it would be more appropriate in general for my skin type.

Let's start with some positives. This has great coverage, it's a thicker consistency that I expected, more of a foundation texture. It doesn't have a strong scent. And that's about it. One of the most important qualities of a make-up product is that it is long lasting and comfortable and unfortunately this product fell short on both counts. It transferred quite badly and half-way through a working day all I wanted to do was go home and wash my face. I guess it'll be good for short days (i.e. popping out to the supermarket) and I'll finish the tube, but won't repurchase as I'm willing to spend a bit more for a better BB cream.

I was really hoping this BB cream would be light enough for my NW10 skin but it was a couple of shades too dark and very yellow toned. The product has quite a thin consistency and stayed well on my face all day especially around my nose which often goes patchy. Dried quite quickly once applied (I just applied with fingers) and didn't go oily around my T-zone throughout the day. Smells a bit like sunscreen but it isn't noticeable once applied.

This is a great product which I would definitely recommend to others. It has more of a thin, liquid consistency than I was expecting, so you need to be careful when opening the bottle and squeezing from the tube not to tip it directly down, as too much may run out. Because of its thin consistency it applies easily to your skin, and only a small amount is needed for full coverage. It matched my skin colour well, and had a dewey finish. It was great for a light coverage, but if you have any blemishes etc you want to cover you might want to add more than one layer. It felt nice and light on my skin, and has been improving my complexion over the last few days. My blemishes have been improving and my skin is feeling healthy, though long term results are yet to see! It is great for combination skin, as unlike some heavier creams/foundations it does not feel like there is too much build up on your skin.

This was my first time using the Garnier BB Cream. I was sceptical to begin I must admit because I really just didn't believe the product would work as well as advertised. I was pleasantly surprised. This cream is definitely going to become a handbag essential and is going to be perfect in summer. I love the liquid consistency, its very easy to apply using your fingers but I found application came out smoother and more even using my usual sponge. The oil free was perfect for my skin, I naturally get quite oily through my T-section and chin and find a lot of foundation can make my skin even oilier and shiny. I loved that this gave me a smooth matte look. I wore this on the weekend as my full face cover with a bit of mascara and blush, I loved the fact I felt I had good cover but was not as heavy as my normal foundation and I still felt light and fresh. I also used it as a base coat for work with mineral powder over the top, the mineral powder just allowed a little heavier and longer wearing coverage. Colour worked well for my skin tone which is quite olive. Overall I really enjoyed this product and would not hesitate to invest the money now, I would also recommend it to my girlfriends without hesitation.

This BB cream has a light, watery consistency. I applied it with my fingers, real techniques buffing brush and a beauty blender. It was best applied with fingers. Buffing brush left some streaks and it took longer to buff out, beauty blender just absorbed the product and had to use more product to cover my whole face. I like that this BB cream did provide sheer- light coverage. It does even out my skin, but does not fully cover acne scarring, just blurs them a bit. The finish is a demi-matte - not very flat matte and gave my skin a slight glow. It felt very light on the skin. I can still notice my pores but the bb cream did not accentuate them. I did notice a very faint florally scent but not distracting at all and the smell goes right away. I wore this product everyday for work. It lasted for a good 8 hours (air-conditioned office). At 10 hours, I could really see my blush very patchy and T-zone shiny. I did not wear a primer as I normally wouldn't and I also did not powder. I have had the opportunity to wear the product out while doing errands on the weekend- it lasted 4-6 hours. This product also claims to be hydrating but for me it did not hydrate dry patches on my chin and nose but instead accentuated them more. I always use a separate moisturiser before I use any foundation/ bb cream and usually apply sparingly, but when I noticed dry patches, I applied more moisturiser the next day but the bb cream still did not work for me. I like that the packaging is a squeeze tube and is more hygienic and the lid is secure enough. The product is also small/light enough to just throw in your purse. As for its other claims, in one week, I have not noticed my pores reduced in size, my skin is not less oily either -just the same, and my acne scarring are still the same. I would recommend this to someone who has less imperfections who does not have much to cover. I also would recommend this to someone who has combo/oily skin but does not have a combination of too oily and too dry skin. I got this for free but its RRP is reasonable. For me however, I will not use the product again because I have a bit more to cover and I have some dry skin patches that I don't want accentuated.

I squeezed it lightly for an initial swatch of the product on my hand but heaps of cream just oozed out... spillage aside, everything went ok for the swatching. First impression - nice tone (light) and though the cream is a bit more runny than my liking, I did not dismiss it straight away. I actually liked how it blended really well when I swatched it on my hand. On the face, a slight squeeze again on the tube made a lot of the cream oozed out. I found that I needed to use more in quantity than other BB creams I have tried. It leaves the skin even-toned & oil-free but that did not last long though. After 2 hours I found the skin a bit patchy and the parts I wanted to cover was showing up... I don't usually reapply BB cream half way through the day but I had to because I didn't look like I had anything on my face by midday and some red patches showed through.

I have combination skin, it's oily in the T-zone, and dry around the edges. This makes for a difficult foundation choice. So I always appreciate when companies come out with a 'combination skin' version. I used Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector - Combination to Oily Skin in Light/Clair. I found this BB Cream to be quite good actually. It's thick enough to provide good coverage, but still light enough to feel like you don't have much on. I find the colour blends in well to my skin tone, and I don't get the obvious line between my face and my neck. I do feel that this BB Cream is a bit on the dry side (being oil free), this may be better for ladies with slightly more oily skin than myself. I use quite a thick moisturiser prior to applying the BB Cream to combat this. Overall, this BB Cream is pretty good. It stays on most of the day (may need to reapply if going out at night), and feels light yet provides good coverage. For the price (I think it retails for about $18-20 in the supermarket), it's a really good option for a BB Cream. I would definitely recommend this to friends, who were after a nice light option for foundation!

I was very impressed with the oil free matte finish this gives, super happy to not have shiny patches at all during the day! In my opinion it definitely controls shine, I haven't noticed a reduction in my pores or any correction to my blemishes yet but I will continue to use it and see how it is after the four weeks. I found it did accentuate any dry areas I had which was annoying but as long as I moisturised first and then applied the BB cream they weren't as noticeable, and it reminded me why exfoliation is essential! I got a few comments about how good or nice I looked while wearing it, Im normally just a eyeliner, mascara and lip balm/gloss wearer so felt a bit 'made up' and over the top the first few times I used it and for the kindy and school runs but I liked that it was simple and easy and doesnt require anything other than your fingers to apply. The coverage is average, and if you have troublesome skin then the claim of "instantly perfect skin" is like a dream come true! My skin definitely looks better with this on than without, but if you are expecting huge results then you may be disappointed. As for the product itself I found it quite runny but easy to blend and good coverage without looking too cakey. I used it on its own without anything over top and liked how it evened out my skin. It didnt seem to wear off and I was in and out of the rain without having any streaks or bare patches. The smell is very faint, hardly noticeable at all, and I like the slimline tube it's in, makes it very portable and takes up hardly any space standing on my dresser, in the drawer or by the bathroom sink.

Great value for money and worth a try if you suffer from oily prone skin and prefer a more subtle makeup look