Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Review

I've tried several different BB creams and I have to say this one doesn't stand out above the others. That being said, it does have it's benefits. Firstly, it's nice and light - perfect for a summer day at the beach (also because the 'light' shade is a bit dark, for me anyway) and it is very hydrating. Unfortunately it has minimal coverage and so it can only really be used on good skin days! Applying 2 layers after waiting a few minutes in between boosts the coverage but seeing as its so minimal to start with, even the built up final look isn't great. It also has a shiny finish, much like a tinted moisturizer. This BB cream is a step up from the anti-aging one that was released a while ago but still not as good as the 'combo/oily skin' one in a skinny tube. Would recommend to all the lucky ladies with clear skin who are looking for a moisture boost. I would say the price is reasonable, is anything a little overpriced. The scent of the cream is not at all unpleasant and the packaging is practical and easy to carry around.

The BB Cream I received was in the shade light/clair. I am very fair and normally would be a light shade however I found this to be a little dark for me.My skin type is usually normal, but can get a little dry, I found with this they say to use it instead of moisturiser however I tried it both ways and it worked best with moisturiser underneath it. The product comes out quite thick but it as you apply it (I just used my fingers which worked well) it smooths out very easily, and you don't need as much product as you would think. Applies very much the same as a moisturiser and doesn't need as much blending as foundation. The BB cream smells like other Garnier products, a very pleasant, fresh smell however you can't smell it once you've applied all of your makeup. It is quite a sheer coverage, it definitely makes the skin look a little covered, however I still used concealer for blemishes and undereye circles. I have used this product everyday for work and loved it as I get a more natural looking face. I didn't like the product when I used foundation over top of it. I found that it just made my face feel thick and cakey. I did need powder to set the BB cream because it had a very shiny looking finish to it, when I like to have quite a matte face. I haven't tried many BB creams but for the price I would probably not recommend this product to anyone or repurchase it myself, I would like to try other BB creams of a similar price range because I think there would be a better product on the market. The packaging is very good, it looks fresh and simple, it is easy to get the product out because you just squeeze how much you want and since it has a thick texture there's no danger of accidentally taking too much product out. Overall I think this product doesn't really do what it says because it didn't help to blur and blemishes and only slightly evened out my skin tone, however with a little help from concealer it does give a nice natural look when you don't want to have a full face.

This BB cream went on really well, smelt nice and was a good consistency. I think I used it too thickly as I felt it was quite greasy on my face. I would recommend using a small amount rather than slapping it on like moisturiser :-). Very easy to apply and good coverage.

My skin is usually quite normal apart from the occasional very slight redness on my cheeks. It is also more dry in the Winter around my nose. I would consider the consistency of this product to be light. You can't feel it when it's on your skin which is great! I applied this product like it was a moisturiser with my hands. I found it easy to apply and it was very smooth with no patchy bits. I didn't really notice a smell. I suppose it is a little fruity. Very pleasant smelling, not too overpowering. I didn't notice a smell after it was applied to my skin. I consider it to be quite a sheer coverage BB Cream and the finish made your skin very glowy. I wore this product on it's own for a day and found my skin almost looked a little greasy and too shiny. It says this product is hydrating and gives you glowy skin and I would agree with this. However I prefer a matte finish so I wore this BB Cream with my usual foundation and powder and found I loved the look a whole lot more. I guess it all comes down to personal preference. I found this product wore off my forehead halfway through the day which wasn't ideal. I believe this product is a decent drugstore BB Cream although I would love it a lot more if the finish was more matte. If you like a light dewy skin finish then this is perfect for you. I love the packaging as its easy to get out and you don't waste any product. The packaging looks clean and fresh. I believe this product does what it says in the aspect that it is hydrating and your skin looks healthy and glowing but I disagree that your skin will look flawless as it didn't completely cover my few freckles on my nose and I felt like I could only apply a thin layer as otherwise my skin would have looked extremely greasy by the end of the day which is odd as I've always had normal to dry skin. I would recommend to a friend if they wanted a light coverage BB Cream with a glowing skin finish.

I've been using this as a base before I apply my foundation for the past 5 days aswell as using it as just a simple add of colour to my face when I don't feel like using heavy weight foundation ect, my skin type is normal so it didn't react or go blotchy.

I applied this using a smaller flat top foundation brush and a buffer brush to add the foundation after, the consistency was almost like mouse but very easily applied.

I would recommend this to woman that aren't quite keen on caking on foundation but are still wanting that lasting effect of the same shade skin and any red blemishes covered up.

First impressions- the packaging of this product is sturdy, good for travelling, hygienic in the squeezy tube. I'm not a fan of dipping my fingers into products that come in pots. I liked the consistency of the product, it was just right for blending and the smell for the product didn't bother me at all. I found that the product did deliver a hydrating feeling for most of the day, the downside of this is it did leave a oily sheen to my skin. This did settle with some matte powder applied over the top. Coverage wise, it definitely smoothed out my complexion but I prefer CC creams for evening out my rather blotchy skin tone. The light colour of the product is actually a little too dark for my liking but overall I'm happy to wear this product on the weekend around home but prefer something with more coverage if I'm going out. I think this product would be excellent for teenagers just starting to get into makeup without committing to full-on foundation or those ladies lucky enough to have a fairly even complexion to begin with. Overall a good product, just not suited to my skin needs.