Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Review

This is the first BB cream that I have used and will probably be the last. It only comes true on one of it's promises in my experience.

I have normal skin, not dry or oily and I am not prone to breakouts. The first day that I used it, I looked oily and shiny. The BB cream did not sit well or stay on my skin unless I put a powder on top, without the powder it would rub off easily.

The cream was a nice thick consistency and was easy to apply however it did not beautify my skin or give a healthy glow; it made my skin shiny and it is a bit too orange in colour for me (I am quite pale) so if I did not wear the powder on top I looked patchy and a tad off colour - not desirable.., it did keep my skin hydrated all day, but the product was too oily and made my skin breakout after a couple of days of continuous use.

There are a few positives - I do like the fact that it does keep your face moisturised all day, has Vitamin C and SPF15 - they are all good factors, it was just the look and feel on my skin which would deter me from using this product again in the future.

BB creams have become famous very quickly in the beauty industry. I mean who wouldn't love them. They are not as heavy as a foundation but provide a decent amount of cover along with the skin benefits. But are they really all they are cracked up to be? Over the past week I have tried out the Garnier Skin Naturals BB cream for normal skin. I have a light complexion so I used the light shade. It comes in a generous 50ml tube and claims to give 24hr hydration, evens complexion, corrects blemishes, gives a health glow and has UV protection. So I put it to the test and here are my thoughts. I didn't have it on my skin for 24 hrs but I did wear it for a good 8 hours, multiple times and I'd have to say that it did keep my skin hydrated for a good part of that time. It evened my skin tone and covered most of the redness however, if you have moderate to sever acne I would not recommend this product for cover. Do keep in mind that this is only a bb cream and not a full coverage foundation. It gave me a dewy finish. I have normal/dry skin and I did feel that by the end of the day I was a little shiny. I wouldn't recommend this specific one for oily skin as it clearly states normal skin type. As far as the UV protection, it's hard to say because of the season we are currently in but I believe the SPF 15 is a good amount as it gives you some protection without giving you that harsh flash back that is commonly talked about with products that have SPF. I believe it is a good product for the price and would recommend to someone that has normal and clear/minor blemish skin. Just one thing to keep in mind is that it does oxidize a little throughout the day which is a con unfortunately. The only other downside to this bb cream is the scent. I have sensitive skin and react to scent. It did irritate my skin just a tad but nothing like I have experienced in the past. If scent doesn't bother you then this would be a good product to try. Plus Garnier is a trusted brand that we all know and love. I would rate this product in total a 4/5. I hope this review was helpful.

I've tried a few bb creams and for each one if I want anything more than a very light cover/ glow then I always apply powder foundation on top. Until now! On first look the Garnier BB cream looked noticibly thicker and more pigmented than any previous BB cream I have tried. After applying a primer I used just my fingertips to smooth on the BB first impression was "oh no it's too orange/dark!" But I had simply not rubbed in enough. It spread really well and did not need very much at all. Once properly rubbed in it gave impressive coverage! It's still a BB so it doesn't cover everything but it provided a decent medium coverage for my skin as well as a healthy glow! Smell is pleasant/ not too "perfumey" or chemical smelling. But wait... Here's the impressive part! It sticks like glue! I put it on in the morning, no touch ups required, and even went to bootcamp that night and sweated my bum off and guess what!? Still on strong- did not run or sweat off!! For a supermarket brand BB cream I would totally recommend!! Tube is a good size that will last you a while! I have normal/ dry skin and found this great; it was perhaps a tad on the oily side so I fear that it may not be 100% suitable for oily skin. But for $17 it's worth a go!

I had heard a lot of positives about various BB creams so it was interesting to test out this one. I didn't have high hopes but I was pleasantly surprised! I took photos before, after one coat and then after a second to see what it was like. I think the two coats looked the best but one would be fine for every day use. It goes on really easily, a bit like a moisturiser. It didn't feel too bad on either. It was even and gave a good cover. It didn't have a strong smell and it lasted well. The packaging was simple and clean looking which I liked. I would definitely consider using this on a regular basis.

I was pleased with the results achieved with the BB cream. The tube is a good size and fits easily into a makeup bag if travelling. The consistency of the BB cream isn't too thick or too thin, and I found the coverage to be good. It applies well to the skin. I applied the cream with both my finger tips and a makeup brush and the results were good with either method. There is a subtle fragrance, not at all overpowering similar to any foundation type product. I found that adding a coating of pressed powder over the cream, took any gloss off your complexion and it was an excellent replacement of foundation for day /work wear. I would definately recommend the Garnier BB Cream for everyday use. It is easy to apply and lasts on the skin well. A big saving when using as a replacement for foundation.

I have tried many BB creams, including another one from Garnier, and I have to admit I was a bit disappointed with this one. I would say I have normal skin, that tends to be slightly dry during winter so for this reason I liked the hydration from this BB cream. My face did keep a healthy glow throughout the entire day which was nice, but it was the only good thing about it unfortunately.

The SPF is too low for me for summer, yet the shade was too dark for someone very fair for winter. I've used tinted moisturisers with better coverage than this BB cream so if you're looking to replace a foundation with something is supposed to be an all in one product this is not the best choice. The explanation of a 'light touch of make up for flawless skin' is generous in my opinion. Most people who don't have "model like" skin will be reaching for a lot of concealer or adding a foundation on top for a flawless finish.

I do like that it appears to have some ingredients that are good for your skin, but the strong scent suggests that there is a perfume added which is a concern for me.

I really didn't like this product. It has a unusual smell and texture. After a few days of use I started to break out, I have semi sensitive skin but I haven't had bad skin like this in forever.I didn't think it made my skin look much different at all.

This is a great product, my daughter tested this and it looked natural. She found it easy to apply for someone who usually doesn't wear makeup had a lot of nice comments from her friends at school. Good colour match for her skin tone. Not to thick it was a nice look for her it didn't look like a cake face. I would buy it for her again nice product.