Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Review

Unfortunately I am not a fan of really anything about this product. The fragrance was pleasant, but almost a little too floral for my tastes. But Starting with... The Formula: I found this incredibly thick, and I am used to thick BB creams my regular is Lioele Triple, but I found this to have a really strange consistency, it reminded me of Nivea Young's Tinted Moisturiser, while t seemed to blend ok (I used a buffing brush to apply) it just does not sit on the skin well. The Shade: I am generally a pretty tan person, but this colour of the Medium tone is so orange, I had to use a very light powder over top to counteract the orange base. It is not flattering and I cant even picture what sort of skin colour a person would have to have to match with this shade well. As for giving healthy and flawless skin I definitely don't think so. Overall I wouldn't recommend this to another person, the texture of the product alone was enough to put me off, for a product that markets itself as a light touch of make up, it is very heavy and thick feeling, my regular foundation which is a medium coverage feels lighter to wear! Because I don't like to be mean to products I will finish with a positive, and that was the packaging, I really like the compact wee tube!

I've got pretty normal skin. It's not wrinkly, oily, dry or crazily pigmented, it just sits in the middle of the road as we travel together towards 40. So while it's not problematic sometimes I wake up looking like the tired Mum I am and I think I should probably make a bit of an effort and put some make up on for work. I've used BB creams before included L'Oreal's Youth Code and in my make up drawer I currently have 2 products on the go - a Dove tinted moisturiser and a REN organic BB cream from Liberty of London- so a high and low end I guess you could say. To be honest I don't notice an extreme difference with any of them, the Garnier Miracle Skin included. They all do what they say they will initially, they even out the skin and give you a bit of colour.

The Garnier product had the signature Garnier smell, went on smoothly and provided the hint of colour I was looking for. Did it give me miracle skin or make me look younger? No, but I appreciated the SPF - important even in winter.

I don't find the product lasts particularly well, probably hold the initial effect for an hour.

This product is no better or worse than other mainstream BB cream on the market, making me happy to recommend it or any other supermarket BB cream if someone wants an everyday boost at a reasonable price but not enough to make me recommend it as a skin or life changing product.

Not sure if I like this BB cream or not. It's quite thick, almost as thick as a foundation. I did have some nice compliments the night I wore it out at night, so that is a good thing. It has a pleasant fragrance, and I didn't have to use makeup remover on my fingers to get the residue off like I have had to with other brands. With my pale face, I used the light colour for the trial, but for people with extremely pale skin, it would still be too dark. It didn't do a bad job with my 40 year old skin, and it lasted a night out.

I was very excited to try this BB cream, I currently use Lioele Triple as a base when applying foundation to ensure I hide all of my freckles etc. I feel that this BB cream was quite different to others in the sense it held more colour instead of making me super white. The coverage was not the greatest, I would compare it best to tinted moisturisers I have used in the past. I got a Medium shade sample, this was a bit dark for me but I was able to blend it out and make it work for my skin tone with the help of my powder. I did enjoy the moisturising factor of this BB cream, it felt really nice on my skin and has a pleasant scent about it too! I would use this BB cream in future on a day around the house, just so I have something on my skin but as a personal preference I prefer to have full coverage when heading out =)

I love it!! My skin type is usually quite dry and normally things like this would cake up and build up on my dry areas and look awful. This gave me the best coverage and you don't need to use much at all. It doesn't look like you have heavy make-up on, it looks natural and smooth. I like how it was creamy and smelled quite pleasant. So quick and easy to apply. The product seemed to last most the day and made me look fresh and feel 'alive'. I would be happy to pay for it as I can tell it will last me a long time and do the job I want it to do. Packaging was great. Simple, yet elegant and very easy to use without spillage. So I will most definitely continue to use this product and rave about it to my friends. It's easy, does what it says, affordable, efficient and gives great results!

Skin Type: My skin type changes throughout the year from Normal in summer to Slightly dry in winter. I occasionally get the odd breakout but it's never an issue.

Consistency: The BB cream itself is a nice semi-thick cream, not watery or overly thick like some other brands out there. I also found the colour match to be perfect (I have light skin).

Application: I applied this differently over a few days, first with my fingers, then with a sponge and lastly with a foundation brush. I found that it went on best with my fingers, the brush left obvious brush marks on my skin that needed blending out with my fingers or my sponge. The sponge didn't seem to give as nice a finish either and I ended up just blending with my fingers anyway. It glided on nice and smoothly, it is easy to blend out to get the right finish that you are after. I just applied over top of my everyday foundation, I personally don't use primers with BB creams.

Fragrance: The fragrance is hard to describe, it is far from unpleasant, it is almost a cross between floral and something else. It is most noticeable for the first 30mins-1hour after application.

Coverage: I would say that this is a sheer coverage product, however, I have noticed that it is buildable. I found that it covered the slight redness on my cheeks very well and and sat nicely over the dry patch in between my brows, there was no dry/flaky skin to be seen.It has a nice semi-matte finish, it seems to depend on what lighting you're under. Certainly not powdery or oily.

Longevity: I wore this all day, while running errands, going out for a walk, and going to work. It really did last all day, I did not have to touch up at all during the day. It lasts as long as Garnier says it will.

Price: The price I found was reasonable. You don't need much of the product each application, I have a feeling that one tube will last me a few months, making it cost-effective. It is well worth paying a little bit extra for this over say, Maybelline Dream Pure BB, which I found to be quite runny and difficult to apply. The best thing is, is that you can get it from any supermarket, pharmacy or department store.

Packaging: The packaging is pleasing to eye and I feel rather understated for the awesome product it contains. It's simple, looks clean and clearly advertises the product.

Results: I feel the product did what it claimed to, it provided long lasting coverage with a natural 'no make-up' look. I feel it's the right product for me when I'm having a 'no make-up, make-up day'. I noticed that I did not have to touch up over the day nor did I notice any dry patches or oily patches.

Recommendation: I would definitely recommend this BB Cream to all my friends and family or anyone who is looking for a no-fuss good coverage BB cream. It is long-lasting and it glides on like a dream.

I love Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream!!! For me it is an essential in my beauty regime! I have used this before and feel Garnier may have changed the formula slightly. I used to find the scent overpowering, but this has toned down, and is a lovely mild smelling scent. It spreads easily, and leaves skin feeling and looking smooth, even and glowing! Too good to be true. It leaves skin looking great for the morning, but I wouldn't say it lasts all day, and doesn't provide coverage as a foundation would. Great product though!

I've been using this product everyday for over a week and it has now become my favourite item in my make-up bag.

First thing I noticed was the consistency- very creamy so a little goes a long way. It also smells lovely, but the smell does go away quite quickly after application. The coverage is great, it provides just enough to make my skin seem flawless without the heavy caked-on look. I don't need to use a primer or concealer beforehand either which is a bonus! On my skin, it does last a while, but not as long as a regular foundation would. It's not really a problem though, as it's so light,I can top it up whenever necessary.

Overall,I would say it's perfect for a fresh-faced look and it's a great product to swipe on when you're in a rush, which I often am in the morning!

First of all, I'd love to point out that I have been wanting to try a BB cream for a very long time!

What a beautiful product, it smelt fresh and was very moisturizing and glided onto my skin without being sticky. Also you don't have to use much of this product to acheive great results (always a bonus).

It gave an excellent coverage over my skin, lately I have been having issues with my skin so I feel a little self concious about it!

My mum commented on how amazing the product looked on my skin, and for her to say that... well the product must be amazing!!!!

Also the packaging is nice and simple, it points out what the product is and what it does without being to over the top and hey, I would still be very pulled towards it at the supermarket!

Being a student, I am on a budget and I think the price of this product is extremely reasonable as it will last a very long time.