I really like Garnier BB Creams - I've tried a few, they're reliable, light and so easy to use. The new formulation of the oil-free is no different!
Firstly I LOVE the new cardboard mix packaging - every little helps and this is a huge environmental step. I also love that Garnier are cruelty-free.
The formula of this BB cream is a pleasant mix between cream and lotion, it's not too runny, but equally liquid enough to easily apply and blend.
I was concerned it was quite orange based coming out of the tube, but once applied and blended it's a very natural, even base. Your skin but better.
It's very hydrating and your skin feels lovely when it's on and equally smooth when it has been removed.
I have very oily skin, by T-Zone is an oil-slick by early afternoon - not with this on! It keeps my oil fields matte and shine-free until the end of the day. WINNING!
I really recommend this product!
I was really excited about this product as I have really oily skin and have been trying to get in the habit of wearing spf every morning - but I also hate looking sunscreen shiny!
I really liked the look of the neutral packaging. It's also quite a nice size, easy to use and small enough to keep in your handbag. I didn't notice any fragrance which I good because I can have quite a sensitive nose.
The product itself is smooth and creamy. Application is easy as the lid only allows a small amount of product to come out at a time which is all you need - a little goes a long way. The product goes on smoothly and blends in easily using your fingertips. It mattifies quickly giving you nice easy coverage.
However I found that as the day went on, the mattified look that I started with disappeared into the shiny oily slick - to the point where if I was going out in the evening I would wash it off and redo my morning routine as my fresh face looked nicer than a shiny one, even though it had a little coverage. I also found that throughout the day I would rub the product off as I accidentally touched my face - so it wasn't particularly longwearing on me.
I should note though, that it has been a particularly humid over the week or so that I trialed this product, so maybe under normal conditions the product would cope a bit better!
Tips: Go for a lighter tone than you think you need - I'm glad I got light because medium would have been too dark, even though I'm quite tanned.