Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Oil-Free Review

I have to admit that going into this trial I was sceptical about the value of BB creams for my skin. I'd tried another brand before and found it really lacking. But after using the Garnier Oil-Free BB cream, and following the helpful guidelines on BR, I'm a convert and finally understand why people rave about them.

First up, the cream is fairly loose and more 'liquidy' than I expected but so long as you're careful getting it out of the tube, you'll be fine. It spread really nicely onto my skin, but only after I'd moisturised and primed my face. I made the rookie mistake of using it on clean, dry, un-moisturised skin on my first go and it didn't spread evenly plus caused large dry patches on my cheeks.

But on a prepared face it spreads nicely and feels really light and 'non-cloggy'. On my first go I tried applying it to only one side of my face so I could really see the difference and although its quite a light coverage it was really noticeable which side of my face had the cream applied. It didn't cover all my small red marks and blemishes but sort of blurred them out. Instead of a heavy foundation effect, it was more of a smoothing and veiling effect, which I was actually pretty happy with.

For work, I apply a light covering of foundation over the top, only needing to use a small fraction of what I would normally use. I would even feel brave enough to use the BB cream on it's own on the weekend as it's perfect for that 'no makeup' feeling but still leaving your skin looking more even and bright. It also lasts really well all day, even on oily skin. I'm a convert!

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 was really looking forward to trying this out as I was looking for a light everyday BB cream that works well for my oily skin. So I had high hopes for this Oil-free product.

First of all I have Oily-Combo skin, so even after powder finish most I still get very shiny and oily skin after a few hours of wear.

The packaging is sleek and easy to use BUT the consistency of the BB cream was really runny, so it was quite a mess when I used it for the first time. I made the mistake of squeezing it and it went everywhere. So the next time I used it, I had to be careful and hold the tube upright.

With the runny consistency it made the application really easy and smooth. I applied it when my fingers and then buffed it into my skin with a brush. And I am pleased with the finish and coverage. However it was very dewy and felt quite 'wet'. So I had to use powder to set it in place.

The scent of the product is quite subtle and nice, but the product did not last very long. After about 4 hours into the day, my face started to get very shiny and I could feel it slip and slide everywhere.

Although it has a very dewy finish so it gives your skin a healthy glow, it was still too oily for me which I didn't enjoy. Which means I have to regularly touch it up with powder to avoid looking like a greasy ball.

Another minor point was the colour, I asked for the colour medium because from the swatches online the light colour seemed too pale for me. The shade medium was way too dark and orange for me but I used it anyway because I want to test it out. It would be great if Garnier could bring out more colours.

Overall, I think this is a genuinely good product. It might suit other people who prefers the dewy finish makeup look. The price and quality of the product is acceptable, I would use this sometimes but it would not suit as an everyday BB cream for me.

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

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 have combination skin and found the oil-free really great, gave me a matte finish and kept my face shine free all day. I didn't have many blemishes to cover up but I suspect this is a sheer BB cream, it did however even out my skin tone which is exactly what I need from any foundation. It has a slightly watery consistency so I found applying it with a makeup brush was quite good, I also set it with a light powder and some blush. It smells like face cream so it was pleasant. It doesn't last all day but I've never experienced any BB cream that does so I'm still pleased and I will most likely purchase this product once the sample runs out. It is definitely a really good option for an everyday look that is good for your skin so you're not clogging it up with thick foundations.

First of all, I asked for medium and I received medium, which was fantastic (thanks BR!), but it was totally NOT my colour! It made me look quite orange, because of this I don't know how long the product lasts (I took it off!). Even so, the product did most of what it said it would.

My skin type is usually quite oily and shiny and this product seemed to soak up any excess oils nicely. I have a lot of freckles, and you could still see them when the BB was applied, so this is definitely a sheer BB. The fragrance however was too strong for me. It made my eyes water a little bit and it just didn't smell nice. The box (very pretty might I add) also stated that pores would appear smaller. This didn't really work for me, but I think that if I used it more often it might! I would purchase this product again, but definitely not in medium shade! I would recommend to a friend too.

I tried this product as part of the invited trial. I find I have been wearing less makeup as I have aged as I see too many older women over applying it. However I have now tested this product for the last 8 days and I really like it. It goes on really smoothly, and covers small blemishes (a couple of tiny veins, a bit of redness in my cheeks) well, without looking cakey. However you do need to keep it clear of wrinkles! All it needed was a light dusting of powder. I found I didn't need to reapply it during the day, and it came off easily with cleanser at night. Possibly in the heat and humidity of summer it might need another application. I really liked its lightness.

I have been using Garnier Miracle skin perfection for a week now and is totally awesome, the colour is perfect and covers very well. With the slightly runnier texture of BB Cream i tend to use a sponge to help apply to help with coverage as I also like to use it with my thin lizzy light and works out it is a perfect combination. I have only had to apply once daily with no touch ups during the day as it definitely a product that stays on. I didnt find it to have a strong fragrance smell to it which I really enjoyed. Would really recommend this product to anyone that wanted or needed a light easy full coverage foundation.

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.