Garnier BB Cream - Sensitive Review - Medium

I have sensitive/combination skin which makes it hard to find the right face products. Garnier BB cream glided on my face - so smooth and the coverage was great although I had to reapply on my chin as it was starting to flake. BB cream did not feel as light as I wish a foundation to be but it was definitely not the worse either. It had no shocking smell :-) Thank goodness. The price and packaging is great - no complaints there :-). I do not wear make up every day therefore I would recommend it to people but for the long term use with the result of nourished skin with reduces redness and even skin tone, I can not comment.

The following are some of the ingredients within Sensitive skin BB cream and possible effects they have in cosmetic products....Information is from The Chemical Maze by Bill Statham, 2011. This book is to be used as a guideline (every person react differently to chemical exposure) from available research at the time of writing.

Propylene glycol may cause eczema. Stearic acid may cause allergic reactions. Glyceryl stearate may also cause allergic reaction. Phenoxyethanol may cause mild irritation on sensitive skin. Methylparaben and Ethylparaben may cause irritation and dermatitis in some people. Aluminium hydroxidehas strong evidence of neuro toxicity and function alterations of the blood-brain barrier they also suspect respiratory toxicity. Disodium EDTA may cause allergic reactions.

At first i was aprehesive as it looks like foundation. But it went on very nicely leaving my skin refreshed. It felt very light on my face and gave me a smooth complexion.

I was very interested to try this BB cream as my skin tends to get a bit fussy during winter. I quite like the packaging and I also like the size of the bottle - as silly as that sounds, its a short bottle so easy to pop in my handbag! The smell is fine, I would have been more alarmed if it was fragrant as this is for sensitive skin after all :) Initially the product looked quite thick but it went on nicely and gave a light, sheer coverage. I did notice it made my skin quite dewy looking! As I prefer slightly more coverage I used it with a light foundation over the top - Combined with foundation, I did notice that throughout the days it seemed to interferre a bit with my eyemake up (liquid eyeliner) and it cracked and started flaking off which I have not experienced before. On the days that I wore it by itself, it made my skin feel very soft and I liked the dewy look of it. I did have to reapply it at lunchtime as it seemed to wear off a bit, which is no problem but just something to note. Overall, I will use again if I need something quick on my face before I go out (i.e. walk) but probably not everyday.

I was keen to try this as my skin as I was aware it was thicker than the normal Garnier BB Cream which I always use. I found it harder to blend in (probably due to its thicker consistency), and therefore didn't look as natural. I decided to stick with my original Garnier BB Cream as I obtain a more natural look.

this is a great product, creamy and good for everyday use, school, work or sports as its not too thick! it doesn't have extremely high coverage either so definitely doesn't look cakey which is a bonus. easy to apply, and made my skin feel really refreshed! only problem is it only comes in 2 colours, light and medium, so for people with different skin colours, the product might not work for them.

Firstly I'm just going to say, I think that the tube is a great size for the price, and the consistency is soooo creamy and pleasantly fragranced! I found this product very easy to apply, very moisturising and didn't provoke any reactions with my sensitive skin. I was a bit disappointed as it claims to correct blemishes and even skin tone, but I found this product to be very very light coverage and therefore most of my deeper acne scars still showed through, and the redness on my cheeks wasn't as toned down as I would have hoped for. Although it is still early days I don't think I will break out any time soon from this product

I received this for the trial in shade light and it's the perfect colour for me. My skins moisture levels are pretty normal but it is sensitive and prone to drying around the eyes and chin and I am mostly concerned with covering up old acne scarring and evening out my skin tone.

I was a bit dubious at trying this bb cream as I tried western bb creams when they began coming out years ago and was disappointed when they seemed just like tinted moisturisers, but I was pleasantly surprised with this one! Consistency wise, it's not as thick as Asian bb creams but it is still thicker than other western options I've tried. It feels nice and creamy going on, leaving a light, hydrated feeling on the skin. It doesn't have any obvious fragrance, only a minor scent of sunscreen, which is good as my eyes are very sensitive to fragrance.

I have worn this by itself, as my foundation and as a primer/base layer under my foundation. I've also applied it three ways- with my fingers, a buffing brush and a beauty blender. I did not enjoy it by itself or applied with my fingers at all. By itself it began to disappear after about three hours, making marks visible and when I applied it with my fingers after moisturising it beaded up into rolls so I had to remove and start over- that's when I discovered my favourite method for applying this, with a buffing brush. The buffing brush and beauty blender both applied the bb cream beautifully, with the blender sheering it out coverage wise whereas with the buffing brush it crated a really lovely coverage similar to a light foundation. With the rat of my makeup over top- liquid foundation or setting powder- the longevity was significantly increased! It lasted all day whilst at work, which in retail is a good achievement. I only needed a slight touch up before going out later that night. I really love this under my makeup as it gives my complexion a really lovely glow whilst moisturising and soothing my skin, so I'll definitely keep using it for that reason. I feel it will be really nice for during summer as well, when you want something lighter on the skin.

I'm not sure if a saw any results from the claims of reducing redness or evening skin tone as I'm using rosehip oil at night to diminish scarring.

I'm still not a western bb cream convert as I find Asian bb creams much more affordable, superb quality and the packaging much nicer. This packaging does nothing for me, it's fairly simple and I really prefer pumps over tubes. It is however a good option for those who want a bb cream that is readily available in the stores here and more than just a tinted moisturiser.

I have very pale skin and upon application for this I had to only apply the smallest amount to ensure I did not turn orange. For a light colour its still quite dark. The scent of the BB cream was fresh and smelt nice. The full coverage lasted for only 2-3 hours and that was even with a powder over top.

I was given the sensitive trial which suits as I have sensitive but also oily/combo skin. I found this was really good as it provided moisture without being too oily and felt like a primer as it glided on when I applied it (with my fingers). It has a nice, subtle fragrance and it lasts quite well probably 6 hours? But while the consistency seemed like it might provide a bit of coverage as it felt similar to my Bobbi Brown BB cream, it provided very sheer coverage, and didn't hide any of my blemish scars or redness. For that reason I feel it doesn't really live up to the miracle skin name, but I would probably still recommend it to a friend looking for a good budget BB cream :)

I enjoyed the consistency of this BB cream not to thick but not to thin either. I used mine underneath a foundation but found my skin became quite oily during the day so wouldnt reccomend to use as a moisturizer under foundation, I then wore it alone and it gave a nice natural glow great for people who dont like a full coverage makeup nice and hydrating :)