Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Review

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.

I used this product for a full week so far. I added it to my morning routine by replacing my moisturiser with it. I only used a pea sized amount of it and rubbed it over my hands then onto my face. It gave my skin a pretty even tone I was really happy with it. Later in the morning I found that my skin became a little itchy I never got a rash or anything just felt slightly irritated every now and again. The itchy skin kind of put me off this product but I would still use it occasionally when I just want the slight makeup look but otherwise I am going back to my old routine. It did make my face feel moisturised and made my skin look healthy.

I have super pale skin, and found that even the light one was slightly too orange for me. I also found it to be oily, and made me look very shiny, which I'm not used to. I tried applying it different ways, brushes, beauty bleander, finger tips... Nothing seemed to help. It's also very thick, and the smell is strange, like chemically floral or something... Definitely do not need a lot of product! Use a pea sized amount and it goes a long way. I used it in the morning, and found that when I wore it on it's own, not only did it not really cover up freckles or anything, it had mostly come off and become patchy by mid afternoon.