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Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Review

Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream ReviewGarnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Review
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Overall rating from 519 reviews so far:
3.7/5
Would use it again?
3.6/5
Did it do what it said it would?
3.7/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
3.6/5

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Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream - Normal is a new generation of skincare that combines the best of skincare with the benefits of make-up in one single application.

BB Cream delivers a hybrid formula that combines long-lasting 24hr hydrating care with a light touch of make-up for instantly flawless, healthy glowing skin.

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Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Review

Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Review

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Overall rating:
2.0/5
16th October, 2019
1 members found this review useful
Sad but true

I just reviewed another version of this and it was very similar sadly. There are garnier versions I love but the latest 2 I have tried have been a disappointment.

I am mixing this with a sunscreen to get a nice consistency that is light and wearable. The consistently is otherwise their usual quite thick formula but it really causes my skin to break out so I mix to get a lighter cream for my skin.

It’s heavy and thick and the colour is a bit dark for me so it doesn’t blend well, the mixing with my sunscreen helps this. As with another formula of theirs I’ve used it causes this cakey appearance on my skin.. which can then rub off like skin peel it’s very odd. It doesn’t really absorb and cover it sits and covers like icing so isn’t a natural blended look.

Longevity on the skin isn’t great either it’s short lived not dewy or fresh. And definitely dries after time.

Even when I’ve mixed it I’m not 100% happy but its better that’s for sure.

Tips: Mix with sunscreen to lighten formula and use up

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swithlord
22nd December, 2020

The skin-peel effect was something I had an issue with too, it was really strange!!

Overall rating:
5.0/5
14th June, 2014
2 members found this review useful
Excellent base

I had previously never tried a BB cream that was actually for my skin type - I have bought 2 other BB creams, but I accidentally bought the oily skin version, so they dry my skin out like crazy and have therefore been sitting in my drawer wasting away (if anyone wants them, let me know...). My skin is usually normal, can get a bit dry around my nose and forehead and sometimes gets randomly oily on my nose :(

When I got this BB cream, I tried it out in all the ways I could possibly think of to find out how I like it best - as a base for my foundation, on it's own, on it's own with a powder, and I tried it out with different foundations and powders too. By far my favourite way to use this is with my Revlon Colourstay liquid foundation (the one for oily/combination skin again... always read the packaging, girls). Alone the BB cream is quite thick in consistency, and can look a little shiny on it's own, but combined with the matte look that my Colourstay gives, it's awesome! Super easy to apply, just put it on with my fingers (washed hands first, of course!), it has a very light amount of coverage, but because of that, I have found that I am using less foundation. That plus the hydration of the BB cream has stopped my foundation looking heavy and cakey, which is is sometimes prone to doing throughout the day. This means less touch ups for me, and my foundation seems to last a whole lot longer and looks "lit from within" instead of completely matte or dewy.

The packaging is pretty simple, not super cute like some other BB creams I've seen, but definitely not bad looking. The smell is great because it doesn't really smell like anything at all. I think that even if a product smells great, there's always going to be someone who dislikes it, so no smell is better. I think it's definitely worth the price, which is not much at all. It's just great, I love it so much, and it will definitely be my go to base from now on.

Tips: 1. If you're having a good skin day, this will look good on it's own, with maybe a bit of concealer for problem areas (for a dewy look). For a more matte look, try it with a matte powder. 2. If you mix it with your foundation, rather than using it as a base, it will sheer your foundation out a bit, which can be pretty good if the foundation is usually too heavy. 3. If you're using it as a base, be patient and wait until it dries/sets to put your foundation on, otherwise, I've found, it makes it a little harder to blend the foundation

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
18th June, 2014
2 members found this review useful
Normal BB in Light

Lately I've been having good skin days, but I've only had the heavy coverage BB creams and foundations (or oil-free/matte and dried out my skin too much), so I wanted to try a BB cream for normal skin types and Garnier is a safe choice as I always liked their products. I choose the light shade as I use lighter shades in winter and medium in the summer.

The packaging is nice and easy to use, nothing special to say about it, handy squeeze tube, so easy to control how much product I'd like to get out.

I love the consistency, it is very nice and creamy, very hydrating, so no need to use moisturizer underneath, it's the first BB cream I can do this as all the others were just sitting in my fine lines and made me look like a zombie with flaky skin if I tried to use them on their own. So it's definitely a plus. Also, it makes my skin glow very nicely, it doesn't look oily, just nice and dewy fresh-faced upon applying, however a couple of hours later my face turns into an oil-slick.

Its fragrance is nice and flowery, perfume is pretty high on the list, so I wouldn't try it on sensitive skin, but it didn't irritate mine at all and I've been using it for over a week daily.

It didn't clog my pores, didn't cause any breakouts, this is another plus on the list.

Sadly, the coverage is very sheer, I need to apply a second coat to hide some of my redness and scars, so there goes the time saved by skipping moisturizer, not great at all. It is more similar to a tinted moisturizer than a BB cream because of this issue.

It only lasts for a short period of time, at the end of the day I always looked like I'd be bare-faced, no make-up whatsoever, this BB cream just disappeared into thin air!

I will still use it on weekends or when I don't need my "face" to last a long time and on "very good skin days".

Tips: Always finish it off with some powder or it won't last too long and will make your face look oily.

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
23rd June, 2014
2 members found this review useful
Good for on the go one stop light coverage

I tried this product when I was traveling as I wanted a quick one stop coverage product for the morning. I found it to be really easy to apply, blended well and gave light coverage. I was wearing it to start off with in a cold climate and found it to be a little greasy. I have only used it a few times since returning from the trip as I prefer powders and the warmer climate combined with my skin type makes me look really shiny. It's pretty good at correcting stuff ups when applying eye makeup, due to the viscosity of the product it's easily applied as a spot fix and then powdered over - beats using expensive concealer

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
15th June, 2014
3 members found this review useful
Go Garnier!

OK so I have tried several BB creams, avon, maybelline you name it. And always fail to find one that matches my skin. I am pale, but boy oh boy does this cream blend well!

The consistency is just right, it is not too runny nor too thick so it is easily to control on your fingertips. It has a more 'yellow' tone than a 'pink' tone as do most foundations, but suits my skin perfectly.

As far as hiding imperfections it does the trick it even hid my freckles and highlighted my face more. When it first is applied it does have an almost dewy shiny finish however this does settle after a few minutes or so. For those with slightly oilier t-zones you may need to lightly go over the cream with a finishing powder.

It was great it lasted most of the day, and i only had to reapply around the eye area due to being exhausted this week. I will continue to use this in place of my daily foundation as I loved how light it felt on my skin. I've been suffering breakouts from other foundations and have been using this for a week now, and not so much as a pimple! It's ticking all the right boxes!

It is such a generously sized tube and will fit in most peoples hand bags. It doesn't have an over powering smell which is great as this reduces the chance of having skin reactions.

The product lives up to its claims, I think it truly is really knowing your skin type and getting the correct formulation for your skin to get the most out of this product. I love this cream it didn't dry out my skin and I felt hydrated throughout the day.

Tips: Make sure you are on an awesome skincare range and routine to be eligible to use BB creams. There's no point using a BB cream if you are paranoid about pimples as it wont quite give you the same amount of coverage as a concealer would. By having a great base to work with you set yourself up to have awesomely radiant skin thanks to Garnier! :)

Make sure you actually know your skin type rather than guessing, In New Zealand during winter months most skins are indeed dry however most people have a combination skin type.All four types of cream will have slightly different shades and consistencies so it's important to really consider getting to know your skin type. Your local beauty therapist can help with this, either by going in for a facial or most salons just literally do a skin analysis for like twenty bux including product application etc. So don't be afraid to ask questions regarding your skins texture and health ladies :)

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Overall rating:
2.0/5
23rd June, 2014
3 members found this review useful
Unimpresssed

I was quite disappointed with this product from the first moment I put it on my face, it was too dark even though it was in the shade light and I don't consider myself to be very pale.

This is a very thick product, and it left my face feeling sticky thoughout the day, I found this to be very difficult to ignore as I could feel it sitting on my face even when I wasn't touching it with my fingers. I found that way is was packaged to be very easy to use due to its thick consistency and the squeezable tube, as I was able to get exactly the right amount that I wanted. It has quite a pleasant smell although after I had applied it to my face I could no longer smell it.

I have normal skin and this BB cream promised to give me a healthy glow, I found that instead it gave me a sheen that made me look oily/sweaty and unwell. I tried using the product in ways to prevent this instead of using just my fingers like I normally would with a BB cream. I used a foundation sponge (one similar to the beauty blender) this seemed to help stop some of the shine although it did give a more sheer finish. I also tried using powder which worked quite well, although my favorite thing about BB creams is that the are simple, they are something that I like chuck on for an easy everyday look and powder just complicates this simple process, this also helped to prevent some of the sticky feeling.

My Favorite BB cream is the Maybelline pure BB cream, compared to that the Garnier BB cream is just not worth the money, this is not a product I will be purchasing or even finishing.

Tips: If shine is a worry for you and you prefer a matte finish then make sure you finish with a powder.

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Diane
24th June, 2014

I felt the same way about this cream so glad I'm not the only one who didn't really like it!!

courtneytarttelin
24th June, 2014

I said pretty much the exact same thing about this BB cream! I'm glad someone thinks the same - everyone else had such a great experience. The maybelline BB creams are my favourite too :)

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