Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Routine

These two Garnier products claim to brighten your skin, effectively cleanse your skin, and be soft a gentle. I found these two products do work well together and it’s great for a basic skincare routine. The pineapple scent in these products is subtle and it is something a little different to what other products are offering. The serum is more beneficial for me as it contains sunblock so it’s likely I will be repurchasing this. I found these products are great for my sensitive skin but overall they aren’t more effective compared to other products similar on the market for sale.

The packaging for both products is simple, functional and cohesive with the products sharing a similar scent that is fruity and a bit overpowering. I used the serum cream daily after rinsing my face with warm water every morning followed by a slathering of SPF. The cream felt light, sunk into the skin beautifully but I can’t say I really noticed a difference to the brightness or texture of my skin, maybe the additional SPF I used may have hindered my results but I wasn’t willing to risk sun damage to find out. The cleanser I used every second night (rotated with my usual Sukin cleansing cream) due to finding every night a bit drying on my skin. I absolutely loved the texture, it felt very lubricating almost like silk on the skin and definitely left me with a lovely glow. I’d probably skip the serum cream, it would be good for someone else who likes things a bit more simple and maybe aren’t as fussed about brightening and texture. The cleanser I think I will repurchase, it’s a supermarket hidden gem that definitely delivers!

I really enjoyed the Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Brightening Gel Cleanser. It was light on the skin, removed make up and didn't leave my skin dry and tight. It is also a very reasonable price. I did also enjoy the Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Brightening Serum Cream, but not as much as the cleanser. I think I will need to use the cream a little longer to see if the serum aspect of the product makes a difference. At the moment this product acts just like any other SPF moisturiser on my skin. Would recommend the cleanser to anyone with uneven skin. If you currently dont have an SPF moisturiser, this cream does the job.

Both products have a lovely light scent that doesn't linger too long. I also love that both products are cruelty free and the packaging is taking steps in the right direction to be environmentally friendly. These products do compliment each other very well and are a wonderful refreshing way to begin the day. Both products individually left my skin refreshed however when used together my skin was so soft and smooth, I was constantly touching my own face. I only noticed the brightening effect as I have a dark eczema patch above my eyebrow which became less noticeable when using the cleanser and moisturiser together. As I much as I loved this routine though, I was disappointed to notice large blackheads in areas that I've never had blackheads before. While the cleanser and moisturiser did make my skin brighter as described, it seems it came at the sacrifice of clear skin. I would recommend this as a routine to anyone who needs a refreshing boost in the morning that doesn't need to worry about blackheads or clearing their skin.

First impression: Great packaging as the cream serum has a lock pump and the cleanser has a stand up squeeze tube which is easy to use. The scent is the same, fresh, clean with a hint of pineapple. The cleanser smells more on the soapy side. Both textures are great, easy to apply, not too thick or too runny. I also love that these products are more environmentally with their packaging and especially the cleanser with its vegan formula.

Application: I’ve used these products separately, but mainly together in this trial to see how they both work together. Applying the gel cleanser is very refreshing, easy to apply / rinse off and a little goes a long way. I would use a pea size amount and that would do my face and neck easily. The formula is good for sensitive skin as my face never stung in my dry/cracked patches. When applying the cream serum, I would apply soon after cleansing and patting dry to ensure efficient absorption I would use 2-2.5 pumps in order to fully moisturise my face and neck. As it is an SPF product I was unsure as sometimes those products can leave a white cast, but this product did not. I enjoyed using the cream serum as it is a 3-in-1 so it took up less steps in my morning skincare routine which I like. But I feel that I would use the 72ml up quickly.

Result: Using both together in my routine, I did notice my skin look brighter and feeling refreshed. Using separately I found the cream serum made my skin look and feel hydrated with a healthy glow. I have combination skin and the cream serum lasted me the whole day with or without makeup. Whether I used the gel cleanser with or without the serum, I found that after using it my skin felt dry like I needed to apply moisture quickly. It also accentuated my dry spots with flaking around the edges. So for this reason I would purchase the cream serum but I would not use this cleanser again as I don’t like that. Overall I feel if you had normal to oily skin this duo would be great for your routine as it did brighten my skin. Using them together I would opt for a smaller cleanser or larger cream serum as the serum would run out a lot quicker than the cleanser.

I do think I noticed the benefits of this combo- however it was a little bit irritating for my skin even though it was gentle. The face wash was cleansing but also quite drying and when putting the moisturiser straight onto that dry skin I found it irritated rather than brought relief to the dryness. I did seem to have a more even skin tone even after just a few uses though- unfortunately for me I would rather have non irritated skin. I also like the sunscreen factor, that’s always a good idea.

I wouldn't really recommend this routine as I did not see any improvement "revealing bright, glowing skin." However, I would recommend the routine for those looking for the gentle wash with great pineapple smell, or someone who is looking for a light cream with SPF 15 for everyday light use.

The Garnier Brightening Gel Cleanser and Garnier Green Brightening Serum Cream have worked wonders on my skin. After using these products for a week, my skin feels super hydrated and soft. I have not noticed much change in my uneven skin; however, my fine lines appear to have reduced. I absolutely love that the packaging is made from recycled materials.

The Garnier Brightening Gel Cleanser has a runny formula which makes it quickly foam up when massaging on wet skin. It has a very subtle smell of pineapple which is ideal as I do not typically like strongly scented products. After washing my face, my skin felt smooth and clean.

The Garnier Green Brightening Serum Cream is a thicker textured moisturiser that also works as a base for makeup. I only needed to apply one pump of the serum for the product to leave my skin feeling super soft and hydrated. Like the gel cleanser, the serum has the same lovely subtle pineapple smell. I don't wear makeup as often however, I did wear foundation for a few days to try it over the serum. My makeup stayed on all day and my face remained soft and hydrated.

Overall, I am super happy with both of these products. They have definitely become a permanent part of my daily routine.

I Loved this product!, The packaging is simple which i like, i love that both the Serum and Gel wash are very very light weight so a little does go a long way with both of these & anything with Sunscreen is a win for me. The also like the smell on both of these. I think they definitely do as they say, my skin is more bright and looking good at the moment after looking very dull and bland and i think this also makes my make up go on better and look a lot nicer. I will definitely continue to purchase this