Garnier Green Labs Retinol-Berry Serum Cream

Absolutely love this product. I am a first time retinol user and have found this so gentle on my skin even though the bottle said i may experience dry areas as a first time user.

Being a mum of 2 young boys i find my previous skin care routine to time consuming however how easy is this 3 in 1 ! Its really life changing.

And what everyone wants to know! YES YES YES my fine lines in my forehead and frown line and crows feet barely exist anymore .

Having used higher end Retinol products in the past, I was super keen to see how the Garnier Green Labs more affordable option would stack up. Claims are visibly reduced fine ines starting in just 1 week, nourishes & comforts skin overnight, and visibly reduce dark circles in 1 week, for all skin types.

The packaging is light green and white in colour with Garnier's typical informational style, with a green colour, decent sized 50ml glass pump bottle, with no lid, making it easy to deal with at the end of the day. This Fragrance-Free Cream's key ingredients are Retinol, and Superberry Acai and Schisandra extracts It claims to reduce fine lines and dark circles, make skin appear smooth and radiant.

After cleaning with the matching cleanser, I found a small amount was all that was needed. It's a very silky texture, and absorbs well. I never experienced any tingling or redness as some retinol products can do. After 2 weeks, the texture of my skin, which was a bit flakey-dry, feels more even, and the test was when I wore foundation for the first time in over a year, there was no dragging appearance of pores. I haven't noticed any reduction in fine lines in the short time I've used it, however under-eye area appears more radiant, less dull. Skin is nicely hydrated, and it felt richer than a normal night cream. My dark circles are still visible, but that's more a reflection of insomnia than the cream. I will happy continue using this.

Any product which can do 3 things in 1 and make it easy for me instead of having to use 3 different bottles out and then guess what I’ve applied where (so maybe I leave out or double up on some areas) is a plus. Also did it work - yes I think I’ve seen an improvement in my skin so this is a product I’ll keep using. If there’s a downside it’s that I didn’t particularly like the smell but that could be that I don’t like all the conflicting face wash, body wash, moisturiser smells so I’d prefer not to add scent to my face. My skin definitely felt moisturised after using and it didn’t feel too heavy around my eyes. I’ve asked my 12yo if she thinks my skin is glowing more (and we all know how savage 12 yo girls can be) and she thought it did so - win!

I have been using this product for a couple of weeks now. The first week I used it every night and although my skin has used retinol regularly, I found my skin dried out quite remarkably. I would recommend using it maybe every second day or just 3 times a week to avoid your skin becoming very dry. Otherwise it did reduce the darkness I sometimes get under my eyes and it was a nice product to use, not at all greasy or heavy when you apply it. It did not sting like some other retinal products can and has no overpowering smell.

This is a good little serum for those who have sensitive skin, as it is fragrance free and you can use it all over your face including eyes! It's quite a thick formula so I didn't feel the need to moisturise afterwards. It also doesn't absorb into the skin, it kind of just sits on top hence the need to skip moisturising - great for lazy girls like me! It didn't smell like anything, so great for those sensitive to fragrances. When I put the serum on my eyes I didn't have any reactions which is a good sign. I really liked that the bottle felt solid, and doesn't feel flimsy or cheap. It says that fine lines would be visibly reduced and that under eye skin would appear well rested - within a week! If only! I for sure cannot say that this happened to me, in fact, I didn't notice any difference, but I will keep using this and hope it will just take a bit longer for this to reverse the signs of aging :)

I really wanted to love this but the serum left my face with a tingly sensation and I woke up with dry patches, especially under my eye area. I've used retinol products before so I know this can be expected, but I would not use this again around the eye area. The next time I tried it I deliberately lathered as much moisturiser as I could on top, which did wonders for the dryness in my skin. As far as retinol products go, I think this is an affordable, gentler option. But if you haven't used retinol before, use sparingly to begin with.

Absolutely love the cute, good quality bottle of this face cream, very glad it comes with such a good pump, doesn’t feel cheap and tacky at all! I use a few pumps to cover my whole face, neck and eye area every 2-3 days. Sadly I couldn’t work up my way to everyday use, my skin gets a little sensitive to touch on my cheeks when using this cream, like it’s thinner than normal, not sure how to explain it, but it helps when I leave a day or 2 break between uses. It doesn’t have a scent, which is good for more sensitive skin types too. I have very nice and smooth skin now after starting to use this a few nights a week, but I haven’t seen a big difference in fine lines just yet. I think it’s a great, more affordable retinol cream from garnier, to see if retinol would work for a particular skin type or problem, definitely a good start to see if it’d work or not. My bottle will last me ages too since I can’t use this daily, so I’m very glad that no air or germs can contaminate the product because of the great pump bottle design, that is definitely the best I’ve seen from garnier and I think they should use this bottle design more often. Fingers crossed for long term results soon!

This is such a fabulous multitasking product! Its fantastic that this product is a night cream, a retinol serum and a eye cream in one easy to use product! I'm a busy mum and I don't have much time to spare, this product is time saving and smart which is amazing for someone like me.

When I hear the word serum, I always automatically assume that my face is going to be an oily mess, this is defiantly not the case with this product.

I am brand new to using retinol. This is a great way to introduce it into my skincare routine. I have had no bad reaction to this product, no redness or dryness. I did experience a tingling sensation when I first used it but I am aware that can happen when using retinol for the first time. It has settled down now and I dont have any issues when using it.

I absolutely am In love with this serum cream. I love how there is some natural ingredients in here. It leaves my skin feeling soft and nourished.

I will be repurchasing this, I feel that it has become a permanent product in my night time skin care routine.

I've tried and not liked a lot of serums but this one is great. It's not oily, it's like a water gel, but one that doesn't ooze everywhere. Like the cleanser, the pump works well. It absorbs into my skin easily and doesn't feel greasy while applying or after, it really just sinks in. This is not fragrance free - it definitely has a smell, more so than the cleanser! It's not horrible though. You only need a couple of small pumps - a little goes a long way. It's impossible to see how much is left though, as the bottle is opaque. This seems to be priced around $20 so it's very good value compared to other products. I like the fact its a 3 in one so no more faffing with small tubes of eye cream. I often find eye creams hurt if you get them in your eye, but this doesn't. I'm not sure if I'm imagining it, but I think my crows feet are less visible. It leaves me skin feeling soft and moisturised - even the next morning. I always worry about blemishes when using new products, but I've had none with this. I've pretty much told everyone I know how awesome this is.

Loved this product! I have been trialing this every night and I'm really enjoying it. Great packaging. Very good information, and easy to understand. The bottle with the pump is good, easy to use. Its great that you only need to use one night product that does it all. I used a couple of pumps , it feels a bit wet going on, but within a few seconds, its absorbed in and feels nice and soft. It doesn't have any fragrance. My skin is definitely feeling more softer and radiant! Starting to notice a little difference in my fine lines around my eyes.