Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Oil-Free Review

I really liked the nice natural dewy look this product delivered, although if your skin is really oily it might not be what you are looking for as my skin is combination and by the end of the day I have been feeling oilier than normal (which is odd as its an oil free product).

The application can get a little messy as its a very runny formula.

My skin is clearer since I switched from my other products which I put down to this product not clogging my pores.

I happen to have a port wine stain birthmark on my face and usually use a concealer and a foundation. I have heard wonderful things about these BB creams so was eager to give it a try. First off I noticed it is quite thin, and the coverage isn't very good- but- I believe that's how it's meant to be, a light weight make up. Also in regards to my birthmark it certainly couldn't cover it. Even with concealer underneath (or on top) it just didn't have the same good coverage effect as combining my concealer with a foundation. I very seldom get pimples but on day 3 of using this product I developed pimples - on my nose?! Even though it is oil free it must have created a build up of something on my skin that caused me to have a break out. Because of my personal circumstances (namely my birthmark) this BB cream isn't for me!

So, generally I have really oily skin. Foundation almost always makes its way off my face within an hour or two of applying it, and afterwards I am left with a greasy mess of a face. That was before I used this BB cream. This BB cream was lovely and creamy - perhaps a little bit runny as I have to hold the tube upside down whilst applying it, or else it drips out of the tube. Its so simple to apply! It takes me two minutes to put it on in the morning, no brush or sponge needed, just my fingers, which works great for me! There was no noticeable scent to this BB cream, which I really enjoyed, there is nothing more off putting than having a scented foundation. I found this product had an extremely full coverage, it was not sheer at all, and it had a nice matte finish, no more shiny face for me! The other thing that I absolutely love is how long this product lasts. I have used maybe 1/8th of the tube, after applying it every day for a week, and it also lasts all day after one application. Using this BB cream has opened my eyes up to the world of BB creams. I had full coverage, but it was nice and light to apply and it didn't make my face any oiler. I am one happy camper.

Consistency - 4/5, it is a great consistency but I think it needs to be a little thicker Application - 5/5, super easy to apply! Coverage - 5/5, I didn't need to use a foundation at all! This did the job for me! Results - 5/5, really really happy with the results, this product did everything it promised... and more!

For a product that has obviously targets people with oily skin I don't think this product quite delivered. It was quite runny which can make it difficult to apply. It has a solvent-y smell which I guess has something to do with it being oil free or for people prone to oily skin. The coverage wasn't that great, although I wasn't expecting much with it being a BB cream. All these things don't really matter... however, after applying this BB cream my face was so shiny! It's not something I would expect from an oil-free product. I would recommend Garnier BB creams to people in general, but I wouldn't recommend this oil-free product to a person with oily skin.

Firstly I'd like to say that I usually have normal skin but since having my son a month ago I have had oily skin, which is why I opted to test this particular BB cream. I found this BB Cream really nice, easy application(I just rubbed into my face using my hands)it is also a good consistency. Good coverage and even tone Natural look Light feel with a matte look finish (unlike the anti-ageing one which I found really thick) For me, application did not last all day and had to touch up by the afternoon. I like how this product has a twist top lid because if you have it in your handbag the lid won't just pop open like some other types.

I would definitely recommend this to friends as this didn't make my pores feel blocked and I found that it really made my skin less oily then it normally is (somehow!) and I think its really good quality!! :)

I really enjoyed this bb cream. I would definitely buy again. Good coverage and not sticky or too shiny. I have had bb creams before and wasn't too fussed but I will continue to use this and potentially buy it again. I got medium and it was the perfect colour for my beige /yellow skin, LOVE IT! You also don't have to use too much so I think it will last a long time! The packaging looks like other garnier products, and I found there to be no distinctive smell. Was silky on my fingers and didn't leave a lot of mess to wash off afterwards

I don't enjoy writing negative reviews but I have to be honest, the Garnier BB Cream I tried just did not do it for me at all. The mixture is extremely runny. The first time I applied it it looked caked on and horrible. The next time I used it very sparingly and that looked better but I still didn't enjoy the finish. I found it quite drying also. Unfortunately I wouldn't recommend this product.

I have oily/combination skin, and have trouble finding a product that helps combat the oilyness and products that dont make me any more 'shiney'. On first impressions i was pleasantly suprised with the packaging, it was easy to tell what the product was and easy to read. now to the review: The actual cream itself is very runny and if left without the lid on, it leaks everywhere (i didnt really like this about it), but in saying that, it makes it alot easier to apply. (quicker and easier to blend) I wore this 6 different ways so i could get a decent understanding of the product, no primer/with primer with hands, no primer/primer with beauty blender, under foundation, and with setting powder. The best application came with Primer/no primer used with Beauty Blender! flawless finish and had heaps a great compliments. Now, the thing is I have a olivey skin tone and am definatley not a light colour, but the colouring of this (medium) is too dark for me. I had to blend it all the way down my neck so i didnt look funny. I even tried a lesser amount but was still not too happy. That aside, i LOVED the finish, matte and not oily and even ater 12 hours wear under fluro lights and air con, it stayed perfect. It wasnt until about the 10 hour mark that i noticed that i was getting oily. The coverage for me is full, but my skin could still breathe, which for me is fantastic, as a dont like feeling cakey. It also covered my blemishes which was awesome as i didnt need a concealer. The smell is not strong and it doesnt last long at all, Usually smells in makeup make me sneeze all day, but this product didnt, and i didnt find it unpleasent at all. For the price of this product i would purchase for myself most probably in summer when i am darker, or if Garnier bring out a Mid tone shade ie: light/medium, (this was a trial product for BR), So to sum it up, I really liked this product minus the colouring and the consistancy, other than that i would totally reccomend to family and friends but will tell them about my issues with it also.

I was so impressed with this product. I've tried other BB creams and found them more like a tinted moisturiser, but this one had excellent coverage and pigment. I have worn it every day since I got it as think it'll be replaced when it runs out! I lived up to its "skin perfecting" promise - I popped a bit of my usual under eye Concealor on and this was enough for a perfectly made up look. And I was pleasantly surprised with the colour - I usually use L'Oreal true match foundation in golden sand which is a reasonably med-dark shade so wondered if a medium would cut it - but it was perfect. It's a runny consistency but don't let this fool you - it's got great coverage without having to use very much at all. It feels cool when applied as it dries off - seems to have alcohol in it perhaps? I have combination skin with oily tendencies and this was perfect - not a powdery finish but a long lasting wear that hadn't slid off at the end of a long day. Didn't dry my skin out either and I've had no breakouts since using it. Loved it - highly recommend!

It was a pleasure trialing this BB Cream. I have never tried it before and can get nervous trying something for the 1st time. It has a thin watery texture that took a little getting use to applying. It gave a very quick and easy even coverage and I could clearly see if I missed any spots. I chose the medium color which worked in perfectly for my skin color. It gave an even matte finish and kept the oiling look away for the entire day, I'm not one for wearing foundation so this worked perfectly for me. It lasted the distance going from a day in the office under air conditioning and through netball practice that evening with no greasy appearance. Its lasting power was reasonable if I didn't touch my face, but did come off quickly when I blowed my nose or wiped around my eyes so not the best when you are having spats of hay fever which is to be expected.The packaging said it makes pores less visible and imperfections are minimized and It did exactly that. It didn't moisturizes incredibly well in the few areas that are dry, so I defiantly won't be eliminating my moisturizer from my daily to do list. I applied it a few times just using my fingers and it was a bit flaky, I used it will a foundation sponge which made the application so much better. The packaging was well detailed and I thought the recommended age group scale very informative. The tube itself is small enough to pop in your handbag or makeup bag which is great for when you are on the move. One down fall was the lack of information on the tube itself, so if your new to this product you'd need to keep the box handy. All in all it did as it said it would and I'd be happy to recommend it to others to try.