Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Review

I found this product easy to apply with my fingers which is great as I don't have much time in the mornings. It has quite a nice smell. It blended in easily and looked quite natural. The first time I used it I felt like I needed a bit of bronzer over the top to give me some colour but the second time I used a little less and that worked well.

Hmm... pretty disappointed with this BB cream as it's too dark for me. I'm far from porcelain, I tend to get the second lightest shade in foundations that have a broad range. My HG BB cream is Maybelline's Dream Pure BB and Medium is perfect match for me. The Garnier BB in light is darker than the Maybelline medium!! I found the scent very cloying, however I only noticed it for about ten minutes after application. This is very light coverage but imparted a nice dewy finish and lasted for about 4 hours on my normal - dry skin. It was nice to have the SPF 15. I never trust claims of "24hr" ANYTHING let alone hydration, so I used a moisturizer underneath. However the product didn't obviously collect on dry patches over time.

In my opinion this BB cream is very average. I may be slightly bias because i prefer a much higher coverage product, but I feel that this does nothing to improve the look of my skin - in fact it tends to add an unneeded shine to my skin.

The consistency is quite oily and the light colour is actually quite dark on my skin type. It spreads on relatively thin with a foundation brush and would take a lot of building up to get some sort of coverage. I find that even with a really good primer, it doesn't stay on the skin for very long. It seems to rub off within a few hours.

I only really wear this to the gym as I don't need any coverage there. :/

On the positive side - it is reasonably priced and the packaging is fairly nice. It does tend to last a long time, but is just not the product for me!!

I received this product in the Beauty Review trial and I was so excited to try it because I needed a new BB Cream in my life. I got in in Normal Medium, which was much too dark for me although I have a medium, tanned skin. I mixed it with light foundation and the colour was a bit better. After a week’s use my skin got very oily, so maybe next time I will try an oil-free. The lasting power is good for an average day and it is light on your skin, so your skin can still breathe. It doesn’t oxidise much, but allow ten to thirty minutes to see if it’s the right shade. I am fairly happy with this product, but I think I’ll try a couple of other brands before returning to this one.

I have normal skin, rarely ever have a problem with blemishes or skin tone that I need to correct so naturally I tried the normal product - I found it to be quite a watery consistency that spread out easily but did not offer too much in the way of coverage. I tried a few ways of applying but found I had more more control and the best result when I just used my fingers. It has a pleasant smell - Rose I believe - which is nicer than the typical sort of make up smell but not one I like. I found this product made my face feel really oily and heavy - worse than my normal foundation and made my skin look really shiny and like I hadn't washed it for a day or two. I don't really believe that the product does what it says it does but maybe I need to try the oily one to see if it gives me a better overall feel.

I wouldn't recommend this one to anybody - personally I feel like the Maybelline one suits me better so if anything I would recommend that one.

I have been using this one for over a month now, I had purchased it myself then was lucky to get into the trial as well :) The texture is smooth and not too thick, allowing for excellent coverage but lighter then a foundation. I use foundation everyday at work but on casual Fridays and the weekends this is my go to. It's quick and easy and blends in easily. The tone match my skin, even with my slightly rosy cheeks. It smells fresh and lasts all day. I've tried other BB creams and have always come back to garnier, because the coverage and tone and perfect for me. The size of the tube is worth the price and a little does go a long way. I don't put any other cream on, just this one when I'm using it. There has also been a few night when I haven't removed it and my face looks great the next morning (naughty).

My first impression of the BB cream was great, the tube it comes in is pretty and it would appeal to me to pick up in a shop.

Of course the first thing I did when I opened it was try a small amount on the back of my hand and I was quite surprised at the texture being quite thick and was a bit concerned it would be quite heavy, but after rubbing it into my hand it just disappeared into a light, non-greasy finish.

I usually wear a medium coverage, buildable foundation to work Mon-Fri and then lighter on the weekends, Sunday's I allow my skin to breath and wear no makeup at all so I thought I'd give it a shot on Sunday in lieu of sunscreen. I opted for the 'light' version as I'm very pale being from Ireland.

I usually apply my makeup with a beauty blender but wanted to see what the texture was like so just applied it with my fingers, I loved that it was quite a creamy consistency and didn't run. The smell was also quite pleasant and it almost smelled a little bit like tea :-) I applied it over my usual routine of moisturiser and primer and it went on like a dream and instantly absorbed into my skin. I loved that it wasn't greasy and almost dried to a matte finish, I have 'normal' skin and it felt really nice on my face. I wasn't expecting any coverage which was good because I didn't get any, I did however get a more even complexion. My skin is in good condition, I don't often break out so I don't have a lot to hide other than evening out my skin and this is perfect for that. I finished off with some translucent powder and I was ready to go. I love the finish and the best part was that I didn't feel like I was wearing anything at all. It's so lightweight and looking in the mirror - my skin just looked like a better version of itself with no makeup on. Even my Husband commented that my skin looked really good not having known that I had anything on.

I would absolutely wear this again, in fact it will probably be my weekend go to and I imagine in summer it will be great to wear out so I'm looking forward to trying it then. I love that it has UV protection.

The only thing I didn't like is the coverage - I don't know that it would actually correct blemishes, I don't have any at the moment to try it on but it's so light that I have my doubts.

All in all I think it's great, especially for those of us that wear heavier makeup during the week - it's a refreshing change to have something on that makes me feel not so 'naked'

Compared to other BB cremes I have tried Garnier actually takes the top spot. This BB Creme makes my skin look instantly smoother, It feels softer and definitely helps to illimnate any red spots or blemishes I have, As well as making my skin tone more even. It's consistency is quite creamy and smells so fresh! Love this and will definitely be keeping this stocked in my collection.

I have always avoided BB creams as I like quite a full coverage, but I was impressed with this! It felt a lot thicker and creamier than I was expecting, and it had a really pleasant smell. It offered slightly less coverage than I'm used to, but it really did even out my skin tone and left my skin feeling and looking dewy. I found that applying a little pressed powder over the top helped to 'set' the BB cream and gave me a more made up look. It definitely helped me save time in the morning, not having to apply moisturiser, then foundation. I would definitely recommend as a good everyday product.

I didn't have very high hopes for this product as I used the old versions in the past and didn't like them. However there have been some improvements to the formula and it is not as bad as it used to be.

The product is a lot more soft and creamy now and had a slightly silky feel when I applied it to my hand to test for skin reaction.

I tried this product in a few different ways with different brushes and sponges. Normally with BB creams, I apply after moisturiser and primer, before foundation. However I didn't like the product being applied this way, I found it just sat on my skin and left a greasy residue.

I decided to try as a base moisturiser instead and that is where the product shone. Before I applied anything to my face, I applied the Garnier BB Cream with my fingers to my face. This gave me a really moisturised base as well as a bit of coverage to start the rest of my makeup application. I have now been wearing it this way everyday for a week with primer over top and have been really liking the result.

It is not a high coverage BB cream, is more of a tinted moisturiser than anything else. I can not use this instead of foundation like I can with my other BB creams.

It is also slightly orangey even though I chose the lightest colour, would not be recommended to those with pink toned skin as the orange would show up even more.

The scent of the product is very strong and perfumey. I didn't like this aspect of the product, I don't think that much scent is necessary for a skincare product.

I liked the packaging, the product comes out of the tube easily, and you have full control of how much you squeeze out. On a clean face, the product applies smoothly and is easy to blend into the skin.

Overall, I am right in the middle with my opinion on this product. I am happy using it for now while I have it, but probably wouldn't repurchase because like I said before, it really is just a tinted moisturiser. That being said, the price point is a little too high.