Garnier Green Labs Hylu-Melon Routine

I really like the idea of these products, I like the packaging, and I really like the scent of them both, but neither lived up to expectations. I didn't find either product to be particularly hydrating. I actually found the cleanser to be quite drying and it stripped my skin and made it look flaky. Every couple of days I had to break out of this routine just to use a super hydrating product to bring my skin back to life. Cleanser is a gel base so avoid if you have dry or dehydrated skin. Moisturizer is lightweight and doesn't give a white cast from the SPF, however, this product sometimes balls up on your skin after an hour or so of wear.

I think this routine would be best for someone that has super oily skin, perhaps teens. I didn't notice a difference in my fine lines.

I enjoyed trying both these products together - the cleanser every day and night, and the serum cream every morning.

The milky cleanser is really good in cleansing well and not making my skin feel too tight afterwards, my skin did feel smooth and a little plump. I found I didn't need too much of it to turn into the milky consistency when mixed with water, it washed makeup off with no issues.

The serum cream was effective in hydrating my skin but I found the consistency of the texture too thick for my personal preference. However I found the SPF15 worked fine and it did hydrate my skin well. I would probably prefer a higher SPF at my age (30s), but I think this product would be great for anyone on a budget or maybe starting out exploring products with Hyaluronic Acid.

For this routine, I'd choose the cleanser over the cream serum as I found it easy to use and I liked the texture of it. After using both products for two weeks, I found that my skin was hydrated but did not see significant change in fine lines.

A good cleanser and day cream combo but not the best products I've tried from Garnier overall.

I was disappointed with this skincare routine. It promises moisture rich skin and for me it did the exact opposite. It dried my skin out. I found that it made my skin really tight. The serum was more like a sunscreen for me and even then it wasn't enough spf to protect my face. The cleanser had a beautiful smell and a nice consistency but everytime I used it my skin felt so dry. I have combination skin as well which probably doesn't help but it would maybe work better for normal skin. This product was definitely not for me.

Separately I did not love these products, and the same goes for them together. While I certainly did not dislike them, I’m just not sure Garnier have got them quite right. Throughout my trial I used them separately on some days and together on others to see if I could find the pairing they have indicated there is. I could not see that using the cleanser before the serum made any difference to how the serum performed, nor did I find that my face felt any different when the serum was not used. I think these two products do what they say they do on a fundamental level, but I’m not sure they’re game changing as a “routine”. I had hoped, based on the marketing, that these two products would work together to reduce and remove impurities, smooth and plump my skin and increase hydration, while tackling fine lines and unfortunately while it does hit some marks (hydration and plumping) I did not see any difference to impurities , smoothness or fine lines. A good offering for those just delving into skincare routines, but may not satisfy those who need the help with fine lines and other signs of aging,

I was really excited to trial these products, however I was not wowed. The scent was initially pleasant, but after a while became a bit sickly. The products worked, however not as well as the products I already use. All in all I would recommend as a more affordable alternative.

I always thought a cleanser was just a cleanser, removes make up and be done with it. But this actually hydrates your skin, and top it off with the 3n1 serum cream! My skin has never looked so good. My makeup goes on so well, it looks so smooth. I'm absolutely loving this combo!

I really like the green labs concept Garnier has chosen; vegan formulas, tracking the biodegradability and water footprint of their formulas, using recyclable material for their bottles and using renewable energy at the plant that produced the product.

It shows Garnier as a company is taking some environmental and ethical responsibility for the products they produce.

For a consumer like me, who likes to support more ethical and environmentally conscious companies, it makes people like me more likely to pick their product over a similar competitor.

To the regime itself, both products use hyaluronic acid and water melon to target dehydrated skin and fine lines, with the intention of leaving skin bouncier and smoother.

The Smoothing Milky Wash is a gel-like consistency and a milky color. It removes makeup and impurities and leaves the skin feeling fresh and smooth.

The Replumping Serum Cream provides a serum and cream and a sunscreen all in one lightweight formula.

It’s a fast-absorbing, oil free cream that leaves skin feeling moisturized for up to 24 hours.

I can’t say my skin is smoother, but as a face wash and moisturizer with sunscreen, they do a good job of keeping the skin in great shape.

Cleanser: Has an almost gel-like texture, and smells faintly watermelon under the floral. Pleasant without being overbearing.

I use a silicone facial cleansing brush for my face, this cleanser does clean my face well and removes makeup, without leaving me overly dry and tight. My face feels almost plump. The smell doesn't cling to the skin after.

No dramatic difference to fine lines that I can see within the short trial time, though my forehead lines might be a wee bit softer.

Serum: Twist lock on the pump, but it doesn't come with a cap. Serum is a white creamy texture that spreads easily and absorbs fast on clean skin. Smells pleasant.

I love that it has SPF, easy one step in the morning to apply. The smell doesn't linger for too long on the skin and I do feel moisturised after using it.

Routine: The combination of the two products does provide some moisturising, and subtle plumping effects.