Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Oil-Free Review

I’m a huge BB cream fan and am always trying new brands to find my perfect BB so was excited to be part of the BB cream trial.

I received this in ‘medium’. I have warm-toned skin but I found the colour of this has an orange under-tone which really stood out on my skin. The packaging of the product is lovely and sleek, however since the formula is extremely runny it pays not to open the tube with the cap pointing down unless you want to spill some like I did! I’m not a fan of the smell of the BB cream although it isn’t too noticeable, but giving it a thorough trial I gave it a good sniff and to me it reminded me slightly of paint, not exactly a scent you would want for something you are rubbing into your skin.

I first tried the BB cream by itself as directed on clean skin in place of my moisturiser. I applied it using both a damp Miracle Complexion Sponge and a flat-top foundation brush to compare the difference in application between the two. I used the bouncy side of the sponge to stipple the cream onto one half of my face, then the brush to stipple and buff the BB cream in. I prefer to use the brush to apply it as I found it provided a more even coverage of product and used a less product. I found that one layer of BB cream provided light coverage. This didn’t do much at all to cover my redness or any of my blemishes. I applied a second layer and it did give me a more medium coverage which provided a much more even skintone although didn’t do anything to reduce my pores. My skin did feel hydrated which I didn’t expect from such a runny formula, and the finish was pretty matte but did have a few shiny spots. These increased throughout the day and I found as time went on the BB cream transferred a lot, so this counted this method out for me.

Next I tried the BB cream as I would normally use foundation, after moisturising and applying a tone-adjusting primer. I used my foundation brush to stipple and popped a bit of concealer where I needed it, before setting with powder and a setting spray. This gave the perfect matte finish and a nice medium coverage, and the powder helped adjust the colour of the BB cream so it suited me better yay no more ompa lompah!

I found that by wearing the BB cream with primer and setting using a powder and finishing spray, I actually got 12 hours of wear without touch-ups! Really impressed with this. I have tried it without primer and setting spray, just powder and it does last pretty well throughout the day but I still prefer to use the whole shebang with it.

Although this does look great when applied right, I probably wouldn’t purchase this myself because I do prefer a more creamy consistency in my BB formula as I find this works better with my oily skin. The colour of the BB cream itself is also really different to my own and I would prefer to have a product I can wear alone. I would recommend this to people looking to try a BB cream who likes liquid formulas and has really warm-toned skin.

I have been using this for the past week and have found it to be a great alternative to foundation. It provides great coverage & but is so light compared to normal foundation. I'm looking forward to seeing if this product really does reduce pores and less oily. This is one main problem I have when wearing makeup is the oily sheen towards the end of the day. Hopefully this product will help fix that so I'll keep you posted.

Since receiving my tube of Garnier BB Cream for Oily-Combination skin, I pushed aside my usual routine and decided to give it a good go without priming or setting my face. I received it in the shade 'Light' which I found a little intimidating when first squeezed onto the back of my hand, it isn't the lightest BB cream I've come across and appeared to have an intimidating orange tinge which left me a little anxious I'd be leaving the house looking like I was heading to my job at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory- not a good look!

I chose to apply with my fingers, it went on very smoothly and instantly I could see a difference in where the product had been applied! it just looked like a slightly more flawless, yet orange version of my skin. I chose to buff the product in using a round top kabuki which was really needed as there was a very obvious difference between the colour on my face and my jawline/neck but after a bit of buffing it wasn't as big of an issue. It definitely had a matte finish and although I could feel my face starting to sweat and become clammy, it stayed in place and didn't melt away or become overly shiny. Overall I think this is a great, affordable BB Cream with it's downfall being it's orangey tone that seemed to darken a bit as it oxidised which could be more obvious on my "ivory/NW15" skin tone. I really loved how free from oil my face felt through the day, I think they have that part perfect so if the colouring wasn't off I'd swear by this stuff! I will continue to use what I have as a primer :)

Firstly, This is very runny. I had it kept sideways and it still leaked into the cap a little. Secondly I did like this BB cream (as a sheer foundation, I prefer Asian BB creams for their skincare properties) overall but it didn't seem to dry down to a matte finish on me and was shiny within a few hours. For reference I tend to be on the oily side of normal. The sheer coverage was somewhat buildable up to medium but not likely to do do more than even out skin tone. I didn't find this any more hydrating than a standard foundation and UV protection in cosmetics are usually negligible unless you really pile it on. The scent was inoffensive, somewhere between fresh and alcohol, and is only really noticeable if you sniff it. Unfortunately this BB cream could be rubbed off on a tissue when blotting off oil.

I received the shade light and found that it was quite yellow and (to use MAC's famous system) between NC20 and NC25. At times it did seem like a good match for my NC20, yellow Chinese skin, and at times it seemed a little dark or orange but was sheer enough to not be noticeable.

Overall I found this BB cream to be ideal for days when a quick product is needed or when my skin is fairly even.

This is the first time i have ever used a BB Cream and i love it ! The colour is great for my skin tone and provides a great matte finish, coverage was just right for a light make up day or great for underneath foundation, covers up redness perfectly ! I have noticed improvements in my skin since using this BB cream ! it does everything is says ! I first used this BB Cream on its own for a day to test out its wear and i was pleasantly surprised, although a light coverage it stayed on all day, didnt move off my skin once it was set ( I was worried about the runny texture). When over the next few days i tried this out underneath my regular foundation and it worked amazingly, i found it dramatically improved the length of time my foundation stayed perfect for and just made it look so much better on my skin ! Overall i love this BB Cream will definitely continue use !

I found this product pretty god damn awesome. I really like the long and narrow design of the tube - easy to hold and squeeze - and the nozzle tip made for less mess when I needed to get some BB cream out. I had the shade medium, which was perfect for my skin tone at the moment. I tried this BB cream several different ways - with/without moisturiser underneath and with finger application and foundation brush. I found that while it was great with no moisturiser underneath - it didn't seem drying at all - I do prefer with to use it moisturiser. While using my fingers gave a nice light coverage, using my foundation brush gave me a heavier coverage more to my liking. My face did need the occasional touch up later in the day in my more oil-prone spots (t-zone etc) but my face never looked shiny. The matte finish is great particularly considering I use a moisturiser with sunscreen which tends bring out the shine and even better with the added sunscreen in the BB cream. I really liked the consistency of this BB cream, I felt it made it easier for me to apply evenly - I did find that putting a nice blob on the back on my hand to work from was easier than going straight from my tube to applicator. While it didn't cover all my skin variances, I could still still bumps/freckles, it did cover the redness from a rising pimple. So I do think that if you wanted a really good coverage for skin issues area (pigmentation etc) I'm not sure that this BB cream would give the coverage needed - I would put it like a heavy tinted moisturiser almost/light foundation. I do feel like my skin is nicer in complexion, though I have put more effort in cleansing etc since I started using this BB cream, it would nice to see what my skin is like in a few more weeks and whether my pores/oiliness will have reduced. Overall I think this BB cream has become a must-have for my facial routine.

This BB cream did everything as promised on the packaging it certainly hydrated and gave my skin a matte shine free effect. It had great coverage and felt lovely and light on the skin.I loved too that it still looked good at the end of the day.The only issue I had was its consistency which is very runny.

I was really excited to receive this product! I've been looking for a 'Tinted moisturiser' that actually keeps your skin feeling soft and moist. And sure enough, it worked! I've also noticed over the past week that my skin feels smoother, not irritable and even better no pimples (or maybe i'm having a good week?!). The packaging is great and fits nicely into my make up bag. You really don't need much for your face but beware... it is quite a runny consistency compared to your classic moisturiser or foundation. My warm shade was slightly too light for my skin tone which means it may suit my skin tone later during the winter months or I can easily use a bronzer on top to darken it up a little. Not too sure what the price point is on this product but would be happy to pay $20-30 for it. My recommendation to Garnier: Please bring out another colour shade in a warmer/darker tone.

this is the first time ive used a BB cream the packaging is very simple and easy to use the texture is very smooth and creamy the shade worked great with my skin colour.. i tried the BB cream two ways first being without foundation(i did apply setting powder to set it) its was so light weight and felt like i wasn't wearing anything it stay on for the hole day without touch ups was very impressed then i tried it with foundation the finished look was full/flawless coverage i will now so i love and will not go without BB cream

this bb cream was the first bb cream i had ever tried. I think it worked rather well but sometimes it would make my skin dry out. But to be fair that was only a few times out it, most of the time it was great. Nice light coverage and barely felt like i was wearing anything. My go to replacement for foundation when i wanted to look good but kind of be good to my skin and have a more natural coverage.