Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Nude Review

Was super excited to find out i would be participating in the trial team for this product!! My initial thoughts when i squirted out the BB cream and rubbed it between my fingers for the first time were WOW - this is very thick and creamy, and feels like the consistency of a hydrating night moisturiser, not the type of product i would usually put on my face during the day. It definitely does not feel like any sort of cosmetic product/ foundation upon application, more like skincare. As you rub the product around and it heats up with your body temperature, it begins to change colour from pure white to a 'match' of your skin. I was pleasantly surprised that the BB cream didn't have the classic cheeto-esque orangey look that 99% of other drugstore BB creams do, and (although a tiny bit orange and not perfect) had more of a yellowy undertone.

I have naturally quite oily skin, so i was hesitant to test this out and see how it wore during the day. When i applied it to my skin, it felt super nourishing and gave me a hint of coverage. I thought it looked absolutely fantastic. My skin was glowing, my complexion was evened out, and it looked like i had no makeup on. I totally fell in love, but knew my oily skin would fail me within an hour of having this on. This is not the type of BB cream to use if you want any sort of actual coverage, more so for if you are running errands for the day or going to the beach. As i suspected, after an hour or two i had already turned oily (I did powder by the way) but i still am overall happy with this product. I definitely will be using this again for casual days and days at the beach for when you want your skin to look perfect but not look like you're wearing makeup, but not when i am actually in the mood to apply proper makeup.

I was looking forward to trying the Garnier self-adjusting all-in-1 BB cream as I had read about it and was interested as I use BB cream already. I must admit though it felt strange applying a white textured cream as a foundation, but within seconds it had cleverly adjusted to match my skin tone resulting in it looking very natural. While it is easy to apply you do have to be quick as it absorbs with speed leaving you with a very natural look and I didn't feel as though I was wearing foundation at all. My skin was glowing but also well covered at the same time which is a nice look especially in summer. I like the fact that it contains SPF15 UV protection as well as apricot oil and vitamin C. The words "nude effect" are quite appropriate. I applied a second coat just to try it out and that looked good too and something that I will do again for night wear, and it still felt and looked natural and flexible and I was thrilled with the result.

This product definitely does what it says, with making the skin radiant and glowing. I found when I first applied it, it looked a little orange which concerned me, but after a minute or two, it actually adjusted to my skin tone. It appears to have small shimmers it in, making the skin very glowy. I would absolutely wear this for weekends, to look like I have a natural glow, and a natural amount of coverage too.

I'm really enjoying this BB cream!

It's different to other BB creams in that its a white cream that changes into a tinted cream as you apply it. You don't need to select a shade, as this will somehow (magic maybe?) match your skin tone.

Its similar to other BB creams in that it's lightweight and has a 'your skin but better' result. Its not going to hide massive blemishes, spots or areas of pigmentation, but it will offer a sheer, blurring coverage.

Its very easy to apply, I just used a blending sponge. I found a damp sponge seemed to leave a streakier finish, which is unusual but no drama. You do need to work quite quickly.

Price wise is a little up there for what is essentially a tinted moisturiser, but Garnier is regularly on special so I don't think its going to stop me repurchasing in the future.

The nude Garnier BB cream did what it said- it was very moisturising & provided a VERY natural base! It has a really nice fragrance (I loved it, but if you’re one of those people that prefers their products without fragrance this wouldn’t be for you!). It comes out white, but then blends into a nude colour that matches the skin really nicely!

However, it’s coverage was very minimal, I was having a bad skin week so it really took it for the test, & unfortunately I’d have to say it didn’t really cover my pimples at all. Additionally, the little cover it did offer didn’t last particularly well, I wore it for a whole day over toner & moisturiser without anything else & photographed myself at 3, 6, & 9 hours post-wear & even after 3 hours it had worn off significantly! In saying that, the next day I tested it with concealer over top, powder & make up setting spray & it lasted much better- but personally for me the whole purpose of a BB cream is to not have to wear as much make up- so this method isn’t ideal!

Will I use it again? Yes definitely! Would I buy it again? No, probably not- as I’ve found better BB creams that have offered long lasting coverage & still maintained a natural finish (e.g. dermalogica & Bobbi Brown). Although this is a much cheaper option so that’s great!

Although I've heard great things about BB creams I have personally never tried them so I was really excited to try this product.

The cream comes out white but once applied to your face you can see it magically change colour to suit the shade of your skin. The cream glides on well and although it has a soft fragrance it was quite gentle on my sensitive skin. Although I love full-coverage foundation, this is a great product to wear when racing to the shops, wearing it around the house and during hot summer days  when your skin needs to breath.

I wasn't a fan of this BB cream, even though it says that it matches all shades of skin I found it very orange (similar to the other Garnier BB creams). It also had quite a strong smell, and as I have sensitive skin I prefer cosmetics without fragrances. I also found that it didn't provide much coverage for blemishes etc. I wouldn't really recommend for anyone (unless you're an oompa loompa!)

At first glance, this bb cream looks near on identical to my 'normal' garnier bb cream. When the product comes out there is a big difference. The vream comes out white with tiny balls within. The cream glides effortlessly onto my skin amd seems to soak in to an extent. It doean't leave my skin with a really shiny complexion. I think that you really notice the 'snapchat filter' look q couple of mins later. My skin has a slight sunkissed glow with my freckles and blemishes blurred a bit. I am really happy with the way my skin looks and feels. I do, however, think that reapplication mid afternoon is required during this humid hot weather. All in all, I like that the smell isn't overpowering, my skin looks natural a bit awesome and that a little product goes a long way!

I've used BB creams before so I didn't see any need to read any of the information on the box of my Garnier SkinActive BB cream before I tried it. At first I thought they've sent me moisturiser by mistake and then I freaked out when I saw the cream changing from white to skin tone! How cool is that?! It's such s great idea as you can see where you've put the BB cream on your face and it does blend in really well - I love it. Any facial creams that include SPF get a big thumbs up from me as I'm particularly careful when it comes to sun protection. I'm loving everything about this BB cream - it feels great on my skin, not too thick and it looks really natural. I assumed this was going to be another standard BB cream but it's definitely the best I've used so far. I'll be buying this when it comes out on 1st march.

I was interested to try this new bb cream and compare it to the normal garnier bb cream. This bb cream is different as the original colour of the cream is white but it adjusts and changes colour when you apply it on your skin. You can see the tiny beads of the micro pigments in the cream. Once I applied this to my face it began to darken and although the shade is slightly on the orange side a bit too dark than what my normal shade is its still passable. It just looks like my face has a nice tan. Just a warning too that it does take a while for the bb cream to oxidise, so be aware that it will still keep darkening.

The texture of this bb cream is smooth and light, similar to a moisturiser. This makes it easy to apply and blend on your skin. I've applied this using fingers and a brush (stipple) and find it just as easy to blend using fingers. This bb cream is hydrating as it says. However if you have dry skin I would still apply your normal moisturiser underneath.

The coverage is sheer to light which is what you would expect from a bb cream. It doesn't provide much coverage and you can still see my acne scars underneath. It feels quite light in your skin, like our only wearing moisturiser. It does smooth out my skin tone a bit and gives it more of a fresh look.

I find that this doesn't last long on my face. I do have combination oily skin which might be why it slips off quickly. Even if I set it with powder it will only last half a day at the most.

I love the smell of this bb cream. It has an almost fruity smell which must come from the apricot oil. I also love that this bb cream has SPF.

Overall I have enjoyed using this bb cream. It gives a light overage while also hydrating your skin.