Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Oil-Free Review

I had high hopes for this as many people have raved about it to me. This is one of a few BB Creams I have tried so was really keen to see how it stacked up. Packaging: Box clearly stated it was for Oily to Combination Skin, that it was Light with SPF 15. However the white printing of the information on the back of the box was awful, with a few lines having no gaps between words. They are trying to cram too much information into a very small space. I got fed up reading the 'How Does it Work' as their bold words caused letters to blend into each other. I like that Garnier states their packaging is from responsible sources.

Product: No discernable fragrance, which I prefer for face products. This was not a cream however. On several occassions using this, if I held it at the wrong angle, the 'cream' would pour out like a liquid. I had to keep the tupe with the lid up. The colour was perfect for my skin as I am fair, so no issue with that. I wasn't that impressed with coverage compared to another BB Cream I have used. I had to apply 2 layers at least in order to get the 'flawless perfect skin' look, and even then I touched up some areas a third time. Once on, it did last all day under normal conditions. As this was for Oily-Combination Skin, I am pleased to note that it did not clog my pores up at all, nor was it drying. My skin felt comfortable, without any shine and had an improved appearance while wearing.

All-in-one: Listed are 6 key benefits as the all-in-one. Shine Control (yes) & Matte Finish (not really) Reduces Pores (appearance of, yes) Corrects Blemishes (appears too, yes) Hydrates (not entirely sold on this) UV protection SPF 15 (I didn't use any other SPF while wearing and found no difference to when I do)

Overall, it is a standard BB 'Cream' which, while doing a fine average job, could do better in a marketplace where other good BB Creams have more aspects to the product.

The actual product was nice. It wasn't greasy or strong in fragrance, but sadly for me, the light colour was far too dark. It left dark orange lines around my chin despite countless attempts at blending. If my skin tone was darker I would consider wearing this.

To be honest, I found this BB cream quite average. The consistency of the cream is quite runny, which while easy to apply, meant that I had to be careful how I held it in one hand while applying with the other (a few drips on the carpet to clean up!). I did like the matte finish that it gave and also it had good longevity. I would apply in the morning and it was still looking even, matte, and glowing at the end of the day. I have a combination skin tone and I found the oil free cream to be suitable to my skin tone. Even with these positives, I still don't know if I would use it again because I prefer another brand of BB that I have been using for a while. The biggest point of difference for me is the runny consistency.

This was one of the first bb creams I tried. Yes it was matte at first and then when your oil comes through it looks glowy and not oily looking. However it did nothing for my skin I have dark spots on one cheek still looks the same.

My skin type is a combination with normal-oily skin and I have quite a pale face but I decided to get the Meduim coverage as I no some BB creams are quite light and to be honest this was the perfect shade for me. It glided on quite nicely and helped me have a blemish free face. My current BB cream I use is Misha and I always wear this product but I know have another favourite the Garnier Miracle BB cream. This product wasn't oily at all as i got the Oil-free BB cream as I have quite an oily T zone, it did however have not a great smell to it. It did exactely what it was meant to do! I blend the BB cream in with my flat top brush and works wonders then I apply my powder over top and seems to last me about 6 hours which is really good. I would love to buy this product again and use it over my face. I remove with Sukin cleanser and it takes the product right off :)

Loved this little tube of wonder it made me feel flawless it blends well and also looks good with powder , its not to heavy like some bb creams are out there, iy was very light and i found that i can build it up or dress it down depending on how much i use, preferably i like to apply bb cream with my fingertips and foundation with a sponge or brush but i found that i got the desired look by blotting a sponge. Its a decent sized tube and a little goes a long way so it will last a while,I'm going to use this till the last drop!

When i first apply this i love the finish! but it is not longwearing at all - it melts off my face even after setting with a powder and oxidises quite orange. Its pretty good for the price, and not the worst BB i have used, but not the best either

BB creams are the best thing to use when you just want good coverage but you want it to feel light on your skin. I have oily skin with pimple scars on my cheeks, so it a holy grail product I use nearly everyday. My first impression of the BB cream is that it's really creamy, so the consistency is good as I won't dry your face out from being to thick or watery which may make your face look oily, which I defintely don't want. All I need is three pumps on my both of my finger tips and I start on my cheeks and then work my way under my eyes, chin, neck and last of all on my forehead as that is the place that I don't need much coverage. After using it for a week I feel the coverage isn't the best, at first I would need to put nearly 2 to 3 layers on my checks to cover my scars and that would only last about 3 hours. With the retail price being $17 is very reasonable compared to other leading bb creams. The packaging of the box could be more simple cause when you see it first you are just bombarded with so much information about the bb cream, which is then repeated at the back of the box. The tube on the other hand is elegant and simple. Overall I think the bb cream is worth your money and I would definitely recommend this product to girls that don't have scars on there face and just need some colour without putting heavy foundations.

The packaging was really packed with information which was was needed as this was my first time using BB cream. Packaging was easy to follow and understand. The shade I received was a bit too light for my complexion and I had to use another concealer to even up the skin tones. What was really great was that I didn't have to apply any mosturiser - just the BB cream. My skin was considerably less oily as no mosturiser was used before hand.