Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Oil-Free Review

I'm absolutely loving this bb cream so far. It concealed most of my blemishes, smoothed out my skin, covered my redness and made my skin look healthier and it didn't make my skin look like I had put my face in a bowl of oil like my current bb cream does. I didn't even have to moisturise or use a primer before applying the bb cream and I still got wonderful results. Overall I would rate this an 8/10. The reasons why it's only an 8 is because the product is too runny for my liking, as soon as I opened it, it dripped onto some important documents of mine and because it sets too quickly it makes it a lot harder to blend it out properly.. I would recommend that you only apply the bb cream to one area of the face at a time to get the best results.

I really love this product!

Having also previously tried the Garnier BB Cream for Normal skin, I was surprised to see how different the two formulations are.

For a start, the texture is completely different - the Normal formulation is thick and quite gluggy, whereas the Oil-Free formula is very light and goes on much more smoothly. I found that this meant I could put a thin layer all over my face, then build up additional coverage where I needed it, without it getting too orange/patchy/thick looking.

The tone is also quite different - I found I had to be careful with the Normal skin version in 'light' because it actually wasn't that light and could make me look orange if I applied too much. In contrast, the 'light' Oil-Free version is a great colour for my pale freckly skin. It gives me a healthy golden glow without looking fake, and does a great job of covering freckles, redness and that purply translucent skin around the eyes when I'm tired!

And finally the matte finish is very different - the Normal skin version made me look very shiny, whereas the Oil-Free one is great at keeping me shine-free.

I have been wearing this product alone, in place of a foundation, and find it gives plenty of coverage and stays put for a day in the office. I would reapply to go out at night, but I would do that with a foundation anyway, so was really impressed with the coverage and staying power for a lighter product.

Does it do what it says? On the whole, yes. It definitely gives skin an even tone, a healthy glow and a nice matte finish, and the SPF 15 is a good inclusion for NZ too. I'm not 100% convinced that it would reduce the size of pores, that seems like a big claim, but maybe if I keep using it for longer, that will come true... fingers crossed!

Overall, I've found this product really great, and will definitely keep using it, for a fuss-free, oil-free everyday makeup product that is actually doing my skin some good.

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 sampled the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream sensitive, The box it came in looked very busy on the front with a lot of writing, It also didn't stand out very much which I think may cause it to be hard to find on the shop shelves amongst other products. Also opening the box the tube of BB cream was just wobbling around in the box, their was no other inserts holding it in place, while less packaging is great for the environment I think if the box were to get squashed (In a shopping bag for instance) the product may get crushed and leak. Sampling the product was a very pleasurable experience, the tube is a good size and easy to hold in your hand while applying with the other, although the product smelt a bit like dentists room, the smell went once applied. The cream was thin and liquidly, but transformed into a lovely powder finish which felt lovely and light on my skin, gave my skin a really nice even look, fresh and radiant, it never felt gluggy, and stayed on all day no matter what I was doing. Even my Husband said how great my skin was looking without actually knowing I had the BB cream on. In my experience this BB cream is enough to wear without adding foundation or primers etc, I just wore it as is, with a bit of eye shadow and lipstick. After using it a week, my skin has shown no signs of blemishes, dry patches or irritation, I and most inpressed with product and now realize what I have been missing out on by using a cheaper product which did not preform as well. I thing this product is great value for money and have already looked at buying more for when I run out, I don't want to miss a day without it!. my daughter has started using mine, so it won't be that far away I don't think!.

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.

My skin is probably normal/combination, however, it does get oily around my chin. I chose the oily/combination BB crème (in the light shade) as I have found many creams to be too oily on my t-zone. I was pleasantly surprised by the creamy texture and at how easy it was to apply. The BB crème is smooth, light and glides on effortlessly. I used my fingers as I do with pretty much everything I apply. I was worried it might be a little too dry looking as I don’t normally wear anything matte, and I’m 44 so had some concerns about it not being the right one for me. The only thing I would say is that it probably highlighted the fine lines around my eyes a little more than the original garnier BB crème I used when they first came out. I think there were only 2 varieties then (just the two shades). That BB crème was too oily around my chin though and didn’t have any sun protection in it. I really like how it gives a sheer look although it’s matte, you can still see a hint of your skin tone which is why I personally prefer BB crème to foundation. I like a natural look that also provides some coverage. TheBB crème has a mild lotion scent, not very perfumed and not unpleasant either. A little bit really does go a long way, I would envision this lasting me for several months if I wore it daily, probably at least 3 months. This product definitely lives up to my expectations, my t-zone wasn’t oily at all and neither did my skin look dry. It actually feels nice and smooth to touch. It looks great, evens out my skin tone without completely hiding my complexion

Skin Type - Combination which is sometimes prone to breakouts and certain things that should work don't but I haven't had any issues since using the cream. Consistency - I would say watery. It took a little bit of time to get used to it in comparison to my normal moisturiser as it's thicker. Application - easy enough to apply once I got used to it being more like a foundation than a standard moisturiser. Definitely start with less and add instead of lather on like I would normally! Fragrance - doesn't have a noticeable smell to me (that said, I do have a little bit of a cold so my sense of smell could be off) Coverage - good coverage even though it is lighter than a foundation, matte finish which smoothed everything out. Longevity - l felt that it lasted all day Price - it's around about what you would pay for some moisturiers and is probably only a little more expensive than the Neutrogena one I am currently using. Packaging - okay, not overly drawn to it but it is functional with lots of information on it. Results - I was quite happy with the results, skin feels improved and it smoothed out the different shades of my skin. It didn't feel too heavy on my face and I also felt like I wasn't shiny like I can get when I just have moisturiser on. I think that the pores have reduced on my face as well - yay! I would recommend to a friend as it's not too expensive so if it doesn't suit them, they've not invested a lot of cash. I certainly think that it's worth the money and did do as it said it would. I will definitely be continuing use, that's for sure!

I have combination skin which can get a little oily in the Winter, so thought this product would be great for me. It is quite watery in consistency, but goes on beautifully. Its really light and easy to apply. You can use your fingertips for a light cream coverage or a brush for more full coverage. With a primer on underneath it makes a great foundation. It goes matte quickly after application which is great for oily skin, it feels really soft. It does have a bit of an alcohol smell to it - my first thought was hand sanitiser? But I am used to it now and find it quite pleasant. With finishing powder it lasts all day. I would recommend this- I love it. I got it in the light colour even though I'm an 005 in Revlon, which was risky but it blends perfectly. It also suits my sister who is a whole tone lighter.

I have oily skin, and was pleasantly surprised by this BB cream.

Despite it having a runny consistency at first glance, this bb cream seemed to thicken up when applied to my skin, it was easy to apply, and went on smoothly. I wanted to trial this BB cream as effectively as possible, so tried applying it with my fingers, a sponge, and a makeup brush on seperate occasions, it is definitely easier to apply with your fingers and I found that a little goes a long way using it this way, where as a brush or sponge in particular use quite a bit more as they soak up a lot of the make up.

The BB cream offers light coverage & a matte finish, and definitely helped to control my oily skin throughout the day. I have always had a problem with finding a foundation or BB cream that does not 'melt' off my face during the day, I did not have this issue with this particular BB cream at all. I was able to go the whole day with no shine on my skin, and coverage intact!

The packaging was nice and simple, just what you would expect from Garnier, and the smell of the actual make up is pleasant.

The only concern I have, is with the BB cream being a bit runny/watery (before going on your skin and thickening up), this makes it hard to get the right amount out of the tube, so just be careful with that to avoid wastage. The tube is a good size, and should last a long time.

This is definitely value for money, I will definitely be buying it again, and would recommend to everyone who has naturally oily skin.

I was very excited to be part of this trail as I have been using a different BB cream but wasn’t very happy with the results. I found that the Garnier cream was surprisingly runny but I still found it very easy to apply with my fingers and you only needed a small amount, once applied it gave me a lovely even coverage with a matte finish the colour matched my skin perfectly but it didn’t fully cover my pimples but it worked very well with concealer underneath, I also found that I wasn't oily by the end of the day and still felt like I still had a pretty good coverage which I don’t normally get. Overall I really liked this BB cream as it is a good sized tube and you only need such a small amount so it will last quite a while so I will defiantly keep using it. Thank you Garnier!