Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Oil-Free Review

So it wasn't perfect - but I did quite like it! I've previously used the 'normal' version of the Garnier BB cream but because my skin is 'combination' thought that the oil-free version might be a better fit for my skin. Apparently that's not necessarily the case. I found that the oil free version if used straight on my cleansed skin (i.e. no base moisturiser) was too drying and gave my skin a dry/flakey look on my dryer areas (cheeks mostly). However - if used over a moisturiser or as a 'topper' over the normal-skin BB cream it had a great mattifying effect. For me it was closer to a foundation than a tinted moisturiser (compared to the 'normal skin' version which I found a lighter covering and closer to a tinted moisturiser). For me personally this will be a fixture in my gym bag - but along side it's 'sister' the normal-skin version and I'll use them both when I want a more covered look. At the price it is, it's still a cheap option even when using both!

This BB Cream was much better than I was expecting. I could replace my foundation with this cream. The coverage was pretty good, although I did find that it didn't cover blemishes on my skin as well as I was expecting. It felt very light on and wasn't greasy at all and definitely helped keep my skin oil free. I would definitely keep using this cream. It's cheaper than foundation as well and feels a lot less "cakey" on which is great.

This great for my oily skin! It gives light coverage but manages to covers up my pores really well, has matte finish and easy to blend and apply. Matches my skin tone really well and feels great on my face like i have nothing on which I love.

The worst thing about this is the packaging. I have to tip the bottle upside down and be very careful when squeezing out the product because it spills everywhere.

I have a combination skin type and I found this product was perfect for my skin. It didn't leave my skin feeling oily, instead it felt smooth. It's a perfect product for daily use. It has great coverage and you only need to use approx a pea sized amount.

I have combination skin, but the majority of it it oily. Usually when I use foundations or BB creams, my skin breaks out a few days later. This was not the case for this cream. I have used a Garnier BB cream before and I expected this one to be the same.

I was wrong.

This cream was more liquid than cream, and I applied it using my beauty blender sponge after I had washed and lightly moisturised my face. I used the light colour because I found that BB creams tend to look a bit 'darker' a little while after application and lets face it, I'm light during summer, so I'm as pasty as paper during winter. It was easy to apply but as it was a liquid I just used a little at a time and built it up if I needed more coverage. It gave a nice light coverage which is exactly what I like, with a matte finish. I don't know if I was just used to looking at it or if it had began to fade a little bit, but I felt it wasn't as covered as I was when I left home 8 hours earlier. However when I took it off that night there was plenty on my make-up wipes. I used this product the first day I received it then waited a few days to see if my skin would react to it. I was very happy to find out that I was not breaking out in my usual places (chin and nose), and my skin still felt nice after using it. Super stoked with this BB cream as with the last one I was using my skin would break out and get oily a few days later.

My only problem with this one was that it got a bit darker about an hour after application, and went a tiny bit orange. It didn't look too strange, luckily, because my arms are tan (only part of my body that will actually tan and hold it!) so I looked normal, but I was not expecting it to get darker. Was a bit disappointed at this because I expected the colour to stay the same or get lighter, but it went the opposite way.

I used the Garnier BB cream for oily/combination skin every day for a week. I have Combination Skin with the occasional blemish around cheeks or chin. I used the medium toned cream. I think it was a little dark but once blended into the skin and wearing other makeup the colour looked fine. The cream was quite runny and dropped out of the tube if I didn't put the lid straight on. The runniness made getting the right amount difficult and sometimes I ended up with too much cream. It came in a tube and was easy to squeeze out and apply. The tube fits nicely in my make up purse making it easy to take with me in my handbag.This BB cream is easy to apply. I used my fingertips and applied it without moisturising first. I got a nice matt finish which left my skin looking fresh without shine. The fragrance was light and I didn't notice it when applying or wearing the cream. It is long lasting and I use it in place of moisturiser, foundation and concealer for everyday wear. For an evening out I would apply two coats. It feels light and doesn't make my skin feel caked like a regular foundation. Most of my blemishes and any large pores are minimised. I'd recommend it for people who don't want a heavy duty cover. This cream seems to do what it says except for the part that says "instantly perfect skin", my skin looked better, not perfect. The cream for combination/oily skin does control shine and has a matte effect and it reduces pores and imperfections. I can use it without moisturising but sometimes my skin feels a little tight and I could do with a moisture boost. The price is good in comparison to other brands I have used. It is possibly better than my expensive Lancôme BB cream so better value for money. My skin looks nice without looking overdone and it feels and looks quite natural. I would definitely recommend buying this cream and would use it again. I'd like to try the light tone to see if it's a better match for my skin.

This is such a lovely product and I was so excited to be given the opportunity to try it.I It is a lovely silky liquid which glides onto my skin. I chose the medium shade which is perfect for my skin tone.It has great coverage and it blends evenly onto my skin.It has a pleasant smell.The packaging is great. It has a smaal nozzle and when you squeeze the tube a small amount comes out easily. This is great as it doesnt squirt out everywhere.This product has a lovely glow It doesnt leave my skin greasy or shiny.Will definitly be adding this product to my makeup bag.Love this product

My first impression of this was 'oh no it's going to be too dark for me!' However I wassurprised when I put it on my face. I left it to settle for a couple of minutes and it seemed to blend in. The oil free formula is really watery, like REALLY watery, not at all what I expected, but it doesn't affect application too much. I have used this on its own, with powder on top, with primer and foundation and I have to say I really like it. It makes my skin feel smooth to the touch and works really well with my Kat von D foundation. I still get oily by the end of the day and need to touch up with powder, but that is like me with most things. It provides enough moisture so I don't need to use anything else. I think the colour could be lighter still as I'm very pale and I felt it was a touch orange, by under my regular foundation that didn't matter. Overall, after testing it out for a week, I like it and would definitely buy it again. Having SPF is really important to me too :)

I have a combination skin type but at 59 find it is getting dryer. I have mild rosacea and of course age spots that I found this BB cream did slightly diminish. As I rarely wear foundation, generally just a tinted moisturiser, I was keen to try this product. Unfortunately even though I have fairish skin I found it a bit light to put on although it did blend in after about 10 minutes. I would like to try a slightly darker shade. It has a good consistency which I applied with my finger and was fairly easy to apply but did need smoothing into the skin. Personally I found it a bit too matt to begin but found that went away after about half an hour. I did mix it with a bit of tinted moisturiser which worked better for me. I apply at about 8am and cannot see it when I am home at 4pm. I haven't bought this type of product before but consider the cost and the amount very reasonable compared to the high end brands. I am happy to say that the writing/colouring on the packaging makes it easy to read and not too small as so many products have, which we "oldies" have trouble reading. I don't think it boosted any "healthy glow" as I found it too matt to do that, however, it did even my skin tone a little. I would recommend it to a friend to try as it is a fair price and easy to use, especially if they have an oily skin.

I was very lucky to be able to trial this BB cream. It is my first time using one and was pleasantly surprised. I have combination skin, usually more hormonal at certain times of the month. Apart from the initial using of the product (it is VERY runny) I got used to getting it out slowly and refraining from squeezing to hard. It was easy to apply and I did this with my fingers as I would my moisturiser. My skin felt great, and I skipped my usual foundation. It felt nice and light and my skin could breathe. It did even out my skin tone to some extent, but there were still a few patches I wished had been covered, It is more a sheer/light coverage and I am used to more a meduim cover with my foundation. The second day I opted for my usual moisturiser first, then BB cream. I also put an extra wee but more over my cheeks that showed the red flaws I was trying to cover. I felt that it was enough to go to work without foundation or concealer. 3rd day and ones there after, I continued to use moisturiser first, then BB cream, then set it with a little powder. I had a small breakout, so also used a little concealer but had to play around to blend it in, as it was quite obvious what I had done! My skin feels and looks better for using the product and I continue to use it to see what happens in 4 weeks time with continued use. As I do not need to be 'made up' for work, this lighter, more sheer coverage is suitable, but if I was going out in the weekend, I would definitely want more coverage, My face did seem to have a more radiant look, and looked shine free for the most part of the day. My skin definitely feels better and softer. It was nice to have the spf added in (my moisturiser does too) and it leaves your face without the shine you can get from spf products. A nice matt coverage. The smell was ok, didn't really notice either way. As I have not used another BB cream, I cannot compare to price. Garnier is a brand I trust and I would have been likely to buy one of their products. I did not really like the box it came in (just didn't appeal) and may not have chosen it over another. I would reccomend this to others for summer time on its own (or when you don't need lots of coverage)- and alongside something else for evenings or when you need more coverage. Overall, quite happy, and look forward to the next three weeks and results they claim will happen! Appreciate the opportunity to trial :-)