Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Review

Perfect size – for hiding in the handbag or the corner of the vanity, I also like the way it stands, so there is no need to be trying to get the cream to the opening. It seems very thick when it comes out but once applied to the face and heated up it thins out quite a bit, only thing I don’t like about it is it makes me look like an oompa loompa, so I have to put a powder on over top to calm it down a bit, I do like the coverage and it defiantly covers my imperfections. I don’t think I will buy this again though as I prefer a daily cream that I can just slap on and not have to worry about a powder.

I have updated my review. I have given BB cream a second chance and I am starting to like it.

I have never used BB cream so I was really excited and grateful for the chance. The packaging made me a little cautious as all bitsy on the front and looked like you could pull a lable off but you couldn't. I don't want to be rude about the packaging but it looks like when you buy a 'knock off' from certain shops. I expected to find paper instructions inside the packaging but everything is jam packed, printed on the packaging itself. I don't like the lid. It is very messy on the inside after each use. We are all use to our own moisturiser and foundation and for me I found the BB cream very thin when applying but after using for several weeks now, I am getting use to it. The BB Cream went on my face dewy so I found my appearance to be oily/shiny. The BB Cream takes a while to settle in to my face, whic I can find frustrating. I tried with moisturiser, BB then foundation, just BB then foundation and BB on it's own. I do not have a lot of time in the morning to let the BB cream settle in to my face but I am starting to find a routine to allow this to happen. I do like the sweet, fruit fragrance, almost like the smell of Peach Ice tea. During the trial I thought the BB cream did not give me the coverage I expected (impatient expecting miracle in a bottle) straight away. On it's own, I still needed to use concealer or foundation. BB cream did not last on my face all day either. Several weeks laster, I am still working out if BB cream is making a difference under my foundation. I think it is making my appearance look smoother.

This was my first try at using a BB Cream. My skin is quite normal but I have natural red cheeks and freckles. I was hoping for it to cover my red cheeks but it only what I would call dimmed them. The consistency was thicker than what I thought it would be. I just used my fingertips to apply and it was very easy apart from having to wash your hands after. The packaging was a bit stiff to get it out, it took a good squeeze. It does look very pretty tho. I found that it would come off during the day but a lot came off when I washed at night. I think it was good. I don't see how it could be like moisturiser when its so think but that's just me :)

I used my fingertips to apply and found the cream gave good natural even looking coverage. Most of all it didn't block my pores as some creams and foundations do. I did have to re-apply after about 4-5 hours. I didn't notice any scent, which for me is a good thing. I also like the description in the front of the packaging.

When I first opened this product I was so pleased with the smell!! Garnier have such fruity-smelling hair products and I am glad that they transferred the smell to their BB Cream too.

I liked that the texture was not too thick, and not too runny-just right for applying with my fingers in a hurry or being blended into my foundation with a brush. It gave a light to medium coverage, I still used concealer on my bags and a powder over the top.

I have oily skin and found that the finish was very glossy/oily but once I put a matte powder over the top, it was flawless and lasted all day. The colour 'light' was slightly too dark for me (I have incredibly pale skin) but with the help of my regular concealer and powder I managed to tone the colour down to match my face.

I have normal skin with freckles and getting old. I don't put make-up yet, I envy other women with flawless skin. So here comes BB Cream and I love it! It has creamy consistency that was easy to apply. A thin application is fine with me because I just want it to be as natural-looking as possible. I like the smell and it gives a coverage of finish matte. I'm not a regular buyer of beauty products so its hard for me to compare prices. I always wait for for my favourite products on special and buy a spare. The packaging says it all--informative.

I think my skin type is fairly normal, I have some oily and some red/dry patches (particularly in winter). My face is a light olive colour. Garnier BB cream has a soft, light consistency that blends quickly and easily. I haven't got a lot of time to spare in the morning so it is great knowing I can quickly apply this product without worrying about streaks or spots. I used it instead of moisturiser and foundation and applied it with my fingertips. This product provides a light/sheer coverage with a healthy glow as the package suggests. I found the coverage lasted most of the day but around lunchtime I could have done with reapplying on the redder/drier parts of my face. I'm not sure how long the tube would last but I only used about a large pea sized amount each morning. The tube makes it easy to get this amount out and not spill or waste any. Garnier BB cream claims to: 1. Hydrate for 24hrs (I remove my makeup after about 14 hrs anyway but found the winter-cold induced red/dry areas around my nose didn't stay hydrated quite this long). 2. Evens tone (yes! Blends into skin quickly and evened the tone) 3. Corrects blemishes (covers minor blemishes, yet to see what long term use will do for this) 4. Boosts healthy glow (yes, especially loving this aspect since it is winter at the moment) 5. UV Protection SPF 15 (haven't seen a lot of sun since using it and I don't burn easily anyway but nice knowing it has this coverage)

I think Garnier BB cream is worth the price, especially considering it replaces moisturiser and foundation if you are after a light cover. If I was after a fuller coverage I would use this product under my foundation. I have used tinted moisturiser in the past but definitely prefer Garnier BB cream. I would recommend this product to friends and family - it's a nice, easy to use, affordable product.

This product might be good for someone who likes a no-makeup look, however that is not me. I have purchased this in the past, and after trying a second tube I have concluded that I don't get on too well with this product. Firstly, I am fair-skinned and although the product says "light" I am only able to wear this comfortably when I am at my most tanned. The coverage is pretty average considering that the formula is so thick. I found that all of my freckles, spots, even redness would still show through. I might as well have used moisturiser instead - it would have given the same coverage. Furthermore, this product is super oily. I tend towards having normal-dry skin and this made me shiny. It didn't last longer than a few hours on my skin - even with powder. The scent is pretty nice and smells quite floral but it is almost too strong and I can smell it all day. The packaging is bland and is nothing special, however I do like the fact that it is in a tube as that makes it easy to dispense. Overall, I was disappointed by this product.

This is a great product it has a really nice consistency not to thick just right it has a nice smell to it. I have normal to dry skin and this product was perfect for what my skin needs its nice and moisturising and lasts well throughout the day I tried this under make up and on its own and it does both jobs well. I would definitely recommend this to a friend!

I have used a BB cream previously and as expected, it was very easy to apply. It went on smoothly and was absorbed easily. However, I made the mistake of applying this product for the first time on the way to work. I put a dollop on each cheek, rubbed it in, looked in the mirror - and staring back at me was an oompa-loompa! The colour was too orange for my skin tone. Thankfully I had a rag handy and was able to remove most of it.

I did give it a second attempt, applying the tiniest amount (not much is needed anyway) and blending it as much as possible, especially at the edges. It was still a bad colour match for me, unfortunately, but I was able to wear it for the day for testing purposes.

The positives were: - it made my skin tone look more even and consistent. - it was easy to apply. - a little goes a long way, making it last longer. - the fragrance was quite nice. - the product dried quickly on my face.

The negatives:

- it didn't do much to hide the acne spots that I had at the time. - nor did it disguise the dark rings under my eyes. Perhaps I was expecting too much. - by the afternoon my skin had became quite oily, which does not happen when I go make-up free. - the colour seemed to wear off by mid-afternoon.

The bottle is a medium size, so if you carry a decent sized handbag it's probably ok but it's not something you could fit in an evening purse. But hey, it's more of a day product than something to wear out at night anyway.

Overall, I think it did what BB cream's tend to do, which is smooth out your skin tone to make it look more uniform in colour, while providing some moisturising effects. But it doesn't disguise acne or dark circles, so you're better off using a proper foundation if that is your aim. However, as long as you get the right colour, it's ok for giving you some coverage while maintaining a natural look.