Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Review

Being a BB cream version, I wasn't sure what to expect. I knew it would be sheer coverage but that was about it. I would say my skin is fairly normal, not dry and not oily. The first time I used this, though the BB cream really irritated my left eye to the point where it was stinging and watering. The next time I used it, I still got a reaction, just not as severe. However I persisted. The consistency is thicker than some of the others I have seen, but it was easy to apply. I used my fingers and it blended well. The colour also seemed quite dark, at least for a light shade, however it matched my skin tone well. I did see a difference when I was wearing it, however sometimes it felt quite clay-ey at times. I think it does do as it says it will. I will move to the sensitive skin one next though due to the reaction I had with the cream.

This product isn't really on my favourites list, I find it too greasy and shiny for my liking. Coverage is light and natural and while the shade is good, it does tend to feel like I want to scrape it off with my nails. Didn't stay on very well either. Not a terrible product for a supermarket brand, but not one I will be likely to try again.

I'm not usually a fan on BB creams, especially at my age as I'm usually looking for a full coverage foundation, however I bit the bullet and gave it a go! It was a mousse like texture which I wasn't at FIRST impressed with (only due to a mousse foundation I tried and disliked) however, after applying the Garnier BB Cream I was surprised at how a little goes a long way! The coverage was great! And also the long lasting wear of the makeup, I usually touch up a few times during the day, where I only touched up once! It wasn't heavy on my face yet I felt covered! Loved the smell, not like most foundations.. I would recommend this on a daily basis however I would still go for my usual brand for night wear or special occasions, where one would opt for a more made up look, but if your not one to wear a lot of make up usually, I recommend this for you. Safe to say I'll be using this brand of BB Cream for my day wear in future and shall be purchasing this for my daughters as opposed to other BB Cream brands! And might I add, my face didn't feel as dry as it can be at times, sometimes I get a little dry around the nose area so extra care is needed in face care, I've found I haven't yet had to pay extra attention to the area since using this foundation so I'm very pleased with that also!

Prior to being selected for this trial, I was already a fan of the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream for Normal skin in a medium shade. Have been using this specifoc product for over half a year now and I honestly swear by it.

I have slight red blemishes on my cheek area from time to time, I blush easily and have a rather large scar on my forehead. This product really does provade a nice and natural coverage of my 'problem' areas. Personally I find that I achieve a really nice complexion a few minutes after application - as I believe the moisturiser in the cream has had time to do its thing.

The formula is not too heavy and the smell isn't too bad in the product I trialled.

Afyer I have applied the BB cream I apply one coat of thin lizzy to really hive a natural look.

If you're looking for an easy fix to a few beauty imperfections then this would be your 'go to' product.

Pleasantly surprised by this product! Never tried a BB cream before so didn't really know what to expect. The texture seems quite thick at first but it applies really smoothly and quite thin. I like that it's so moisturising, and after only a few days of using it my skin already feels healthier. The shade matches me really well, and the coverage is light but buildable. It lasts on me most of the day before I have to top it up with powder. My only problem with it is that it's too dewy for me, but that is easily fixed with powder over the top.

Easy to apply and has an even coverage, very natural looking too which is great especially for a more relaxed weekend look.

First noticed the pleasant smell, most of the other products like this I have tried are not half as pleasant. Think it is maybe a shade too dark for me, but the light coverage doesn't make it look too artificial on my skin.

I would buy this product again, just for how simple it is to apply in a rush or while on the go..

I have fair skin that is relatively normal, but can be prone to dryness and at certain times a bit oily, so I often find it difficult to find skin products that suit my needs completely. Upon trialling this product I noticed it has a very thick consistency, almost like a moisturizing creme and it can feel a bit heavy on the skin. Due to this I found it a little difficult to apply and blend (I used a makeup brush as I don't like the mess of using my fingers) and I felt a bit like the product sat on top of my skin, rather than being absorbed. I must admit, although my skin isn't particularly oily, I do think I prefer the consistency and overall finish of the Garnier oily/combo skin BB. In saying this however, the BB for normal skin did provide a good medium coverage once worked into the skin with a bit of effort. The finish was very dewy and I did quite like this look to give my skin a bit of a boost and radiance for cold winter days - I'm not sure I'd enjoy it for everyday use though. The product didn't have an overpowering or chemically smell and seemed quite neutral. It lasted well, 6-8 hours - which I consider pretty good for something that isn't as thick as a foundation - I did notice it wore a bit quicker around my mouth and chin though. The packaging was attractive and functional (eye-catching and a tube that meant little mess) - although I can see there may be issues down the track with getting the product out when it is running low. I think this product did what it claims - it noticeably improved the appearance of imperfections, evened out my skin tone and hydrated my skin. The only draw back for me was the consistency and the effort to blend, but I didn't feel this was too major. Based on the affordable price and visible results, I would recommend to friends.

I did like this product but it is not something I would wear everyday. I found it had a nice even coverage but was a bit tacky for my liking. Especially when you have to apply it more than once. It didn't have a lot of staying power.

I have normal skin type, with no worries.

This product is very light and easy to apply. I applied it with my fingers and it gives a sheer coverage but it gives a shiney finish. It didn't last as long as I would have hoped, I had to reapply it half way through the day. I did find that it is hard to get the right amount out of the tube - I kept getting too much.

Price wise - I think it is probably worth it but it is not a product I will buy again.

The packaging is very pleasing and draws your eye to it.

After using the product for nearly a week I would say it does do what it says. I would recommend it to someone who did not want a full coverage and that did not want to be applying moisturiser and foundation separetely,.

I have always been a fan of the smell of Garnier products. I know that is a big no no for many people and unscented seems to be the way to go these days. But I like a bit of a nice smell and this Garnier product delivers on that. I have tried two other BB Creams and I must say this is probably my least favourite out of the ones I have tried. I really wanted it to be my favourite as it is the cheapest out of the bunch...and it would go with my Garnier mositerisor. But unfortunatly it was just OK for me. Here's why: 1. It was very slippery to put on (sounds silly and not sure if that makes sense!) I found it glided very easily over my skin, but a little too easily as it felt slippery more than moisturizing. 2. It did not provide a great deal of coverage. Now this is not really a big issue because I understand the properties of a BB cream, they are not a foundation so will not cover like one. But due to it being quite slippery (as mentioned before) it felt as if I would blend it in with my fingers...then it was gone, and it didn't take my pesky skin redness with it! 3. It did not last very long. This is likly due to the reasons above, it was a slippery consistency and it did not have much coverage, so therefore it did not last very long. So those are really the only reasons why I feel it did not compare to others I have tried. Yet I will finish the bottle and continue to use it and test it out in different ways. I still like to use it underneth my foundation to give a nice base. But I just can't wear it on its own which is a shame.

I have pretty normal skin, my main concerns when looking for foundations and/or tinted moisturisers are just evening out my skin tone, and giving my face a bit of colour and maybe a bit of 'life' if that makes sense. I'm one of those people that as soon as I get a little bit tired I can look very pale in the face. I tend to go for what I would consider medium coverage, although I think for others it could seem quite light coverage. I found with this product that I could build it up from a sheer coverage to medium which I really liked. The finish was seemingly matte but in the light it seems to have a bit of an ever so light shimmer to it, definitely good for livening up my complexion!

The tube packaging works well for me as it was easy to squeeze out the right amount and also I have an aversion to products that come in jar or tub like containers that you are constantly putting your fingers into, not very hygienic or good for the preservation of the product . This can actually be a deal breaker for me even if the product is great especially if it is an everyday product

The consistency seemed quite thick but creamy and went on easily, I always use my fingers for foundations etc. However one morning I was in a bit of a rush and thought I could get away without using my normal moisturiser first (seeing as one of this product's functions is to moisturise) and I found it a lot harder to spread over my skin, will definitely moisturise in the future

The price is amazing considering its less than half the cost of my normal foundation, yet I have chosen this over my normal foundation even when I went out in the weekend. Great that I can just pick it up during my normal grocery shop too

I tried using this a few ways, just over my moisturiser, which didn't last the whole day for me (for me that is at least twelve hours) but nothing ever has when I do this. I have also treated it like proper foundation and primed and powdered and this lasted really well, better than some foundations I have used I feel that this product looks as good on as my normal foundation but I'm also getting all the benefits of a BB cream which is great. It does all I need from a foundation which is evening out my skin tone and giving me a healthy glow. I will not only finish the sample but will add it to my shopping list!