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.
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Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Routine
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Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Brightening Gel Cleanser is a gentle, yet effective, scrub-free gel wash that cleanses skin of impurities and smooths skin texture to reveal brighter, glowing skin. Formulated with Vitamin C and Pineapple extract to wash away dullness for radiant skin. Designed for dull and tired skin.
Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Brightening Serum Cream is 3 products in 1 simple step. With 24hr moisture of a cream, the efficacy of a serum and the protection of broad spectrum SPF15 sunscreen in one lightweight formula. Featuring Vitamin C and Pineapple to reveal bright, glowing skin. Designed for dull and uneven skin.
Reviews
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.
Tips: Wash hands after using serum as it’s an spf product and wouldn’t want to accidentally rub your eyes.
I used both products one after the other as a routine. I had a head start on the cream/serum so actually started to use this a few days earlier! I first used the cleanser gel wash which left my skin feeling moisturised and clean. It didn’t leave a dry feeling at all. After the gel wash I used the cream/serum/sunscreen and would leave this on during the day. It was quite easy to apply make up after using the cream/serum and my skin looked super smooth. I feel like my skin texture has improved significantly after using the regimen as I have quite bumpy textured skin which has started to tame. I found that my skin started to look brighter and fresher looking making me feel more confident!!
One thing about both products I dislike is the fragrance they both have. It’s not a bad smell but I feel is unnecessary on my skin. But saying that it didn’t cause any reactions which is my main concern so can’t really complain!
Using these two products really let my skip steps in my normal regimen. I would cleanse my skin and then apply the cream cleanser straight after which would act as my serum, sunscreen and moisturiser all in one! So actually save time which is definitely a bonus for me. Also having less products definitely saves you money in the long run.
Both products definitely complement each other and I would keen using them together especially since I didn’t get any reactions to them which is quite rare!
Tips: I think both products together work amazingly. But you don’t need to have both products to see the results. You could choose what you want to add to your regime and where it would fit. They both definitely do what they say they would, and if you just want the cream/serum it doesn’t have to be paired with the cleanser, using them together is just an added benefit of using the ingredients in two forms on the skin.
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.
Tips: Sensitive people, take care.
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.
Tips: When using the cleanser, use a facial mash to lather up rather than on your bare hands. When using the cream, make sure to avoid the eye area and do not overdose!
These products together are an absolute dream. I find before I even use the serum the cleanser has already brightened up my skin and given it a youthful and glowing appearance, I struggle a lot with hormonal break outs and after using these products I have found my skin looks a lot clearer, brighter and more “awake”! The cleanser goes so far that you really don’t need a lot to do the trick, smells amazing and gives that real deep clean feeling. I use the serum day and night because I absolutely love the formula of it, not sticky, not too thick, just a really beautiful consistency. It soaks in to the skin super quickly and looks great under make up. I keep getting asked what new foundation im wearing but I haven’t changed my make up routine at all so it’s all thanks to these products that my skin is looking and feeling drastically brighter and smoother!
Tips: Serum has a very intense sunscreen scent, I love this but it may not be for everyone. The cleanser goes really far so I find a pea size amount is enough to cover my whole face and get a really deep clean.
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
Tips: A little goes a long way so you you a very very little amount especially with the Gel Wash
I have been using these products for Just under a week now and overall they have both been really nice to use. However, after only a week I have not noticed any change to my skin. My skin does appear to be brighter or less dull. So I will need to continue to use these products to see if I can see long term results.
My skin: I have combination oily skin, with redness and acne scars that I would like to brighten and reduce the appearance of. I was excited to try these products as they contain vitamin c which is good for brightening pigmentation.
Cleanser: this cleanser was a gel texture, on the thinner side. I could definitely smell the pineapple in this product. The bottle was easy to squeeze and get the desired amount of product out. I also have sensitive skin and found tim his to be quite gentle. It didn’t leave my skin feeling right afterwards. My skin felt soft and smooth afterwards, similar feeling to my normal cream cleanser. However as mentioned I have not noticed a difference to the appearance in my skin yet.
Serum: the texture of the serum was light and absorbed quickly into your skin. I usually use a separate serum (or oil) followed by a moistures and SPF, and I found this serum gave my skin enough hydration. It absorbed quickly and I had no issues with applying makeup on top of it. The packaging is nice and the pump is easy to use. I like how you can can lock the pump too. Again, like the cleaner I have not seen any difference to the appearance of my skin as it’s too early to get results.
I will continue to use both products to see if my skin brightens over time
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.