Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Serum Cream SPF15

When you hear 3-in-1 serum, cream and sunscreen in one product, it sounds overpromised, and it was indeed. For the record, I did not change my toner (rosewater) just to see the difference, and I did not notice any difference for the "bright glowing skin" I was promised. It was lightweight indeed but it was only SPF15 so if I were thinking of going for a longer walk in the sun, then I felt like I needed more SPF anyways so I had to add extra sunscreen which sorta defeats the purpose of this product. Overall, not recommendable.

I was intrigued to try this product, as I have never seen a serum, moisturiser and sunscreen all in one before! I was keen to see how it went with my skin type (dry, sensitive, and I have some uneven skin tone) and how it would go over consecutive days.

I love the packaging- how it’s made from 100% recycled materials! It’s also great to see the environmental initiative of this range. The colour scheme is green and white, and I liked that it looked bright and clean. It’s a pump style bottle, it also twists and locks so would be really easy to travel with. The pump itself was easy to use (not stiff!) and easy to control the amount of product that came out. I found 1 pump was good for me.

The consistency was a thicker, creamy type texture, more similar to sunscreen. It smelt sweet (sort of like pineapple, as it has the pineapple ingredients in it) and also like the typical sunscreen smell. I didn’t mind the smell, however I didn’t think it was a ‘nice’ smell. It was easy to spread over my face, however it felt like it didn’t fully absorb- it left a bit of a tacky or slippery film, very similar to some sunscreens. Throughout the day, I could feel it on my face.

I do have sensitive skin- and I was really pleased that this did not cause any irritation at all! It claims to be good with sensitive skin, and for my skin it was fine. I also have dry skin - as this is a 3 in 1 product, I wasn’t sure whether this would have enough moisture for me. I didn’t use any of my normal skin care, only some facial spray underneath when using this product. My skin didn’t feel too dry throughout the day, and I didn’t notice any dry patches. However, after using this for consecutive days, I did find that I had more breakouts (chin and forehead area) and also that my skin felt tighter and drier in the evenings after the cleanser. I don’t think this product had enough moisture for me due to this increased dryness in the evenings. I used my normal skincare in the evenings, as this has SPF.

Overall, this product is not for me, as it didn’t provide enough moisture for my skin type. It claims to have 24hr moisture, however not enough for my skin and also cussed some breakouts. Perhaps a skin type that’s more combination or oily, it would work better. It was fine with my sensitive skin though, which was awesome! I unfortunately didn’t notice any difference in the brightness of my skin since using this product.

I was a little bit skeptical, I generally stay away from products like this for a few reasons:- a) they break me out b) I’m a pretty sensitive skin type so I often have reactions. But I gave it a tentative try- I was surprised that it didn’t break me out too badly, but I did have a slight reaction to it around the nose, it stung if putting on after a face cleanse. The sunscreen is good, always should be wearing a sunscreen but I had an issue where it would sort of travel during the day and end up in my eyes, which was stingy. Over all- I’ve definitely tried worse products. But I wouldn’t buy it for myself again. It mainly does what it says it will do, my skin did seem a little more evenly textured, but Weighing it up with the reaction I wouldn’t keep using it.

I used this the way they suggest (in place of my regular serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen) AND applied two pumps and this blended in with no white cast visible. It was also super moisturizing but made my skin look and feel greasy. It initially had a nice finish. I also like how the pump locks. As for the fragrance. It’s vaguely pineapple but it smells like cheap sunscreen and is really strong, to the point where it lingers and I can taste it. It smells like really powdery perfume; not like pineapple at all, in my opinion. The other thing worth noting is that it takes a lot of rubbing in to get it to blend into the skin. Overall, this is something Ill continue to use on days where I need to rush out the door and dont have time for a separate serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen, but I wont be repurchasing because of the strength of the smell

The packaging is simple, a basic pump that dispenses the perfect application amount. It’s small nice size bottle that doesn’t take up much space or shout “look at me!” on my vanity; perfect. The product itself is a lovely lightweight cream, it absorbs beautifully into my skin without feeling greasy or leaving a cast of any sort. I’m not huge on the scent, it’s kind of artificial and chemical smelling, thankfully it dissipates fairly quickly once applied. Does it brighten? Honestly I haven’t noticed a difference though that could be because I haven’t used the product long enough to really see the brightening results. The SPF is a nice touch, I aim for somewhere between SPF30-50 so 15 is a little on the low side. I have continued to use a separate sunscreen so I can’t really speak to the effectiveness of the SPF aspect. I think this would be a pretty good product for someone who doesn’t have super sensitive skin or issues with scented products and is after a simple all in one morning product.

I really love this concept, of the serum, moisturiser and spf being infused together into one product. I dont normally like a SPF in my moisturiser as I dont like they way it sits and feels on my skin - but this cream was so nice! Its so silky, and light and has a really nice unisex smell. Its definitly a great day cream to use in the summer, I do perfer a thicker richer cream during the colder months. I would reccomend this cream/serum as I just love that the serum is infused into the moisturiser - such a time saver and I feel like my skin is getting that little bit extra. Love it

I love how easy the Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Serum Cream SPF15 is! It really is genius to have a one step product that acts as a moisturiser, serum and sunscreen! I really enjoyed the fresh smell of this product and I am glad it wasn't too fruity. The consistency is nice and light, however I did find it a bit greasy, and it does leave a 'sunscreen shine' which I am not a huge fan of. In saying that, a little bit goes a long way so this product will last a while. I do think my face feels soft and looks brighter. Would I recommend to a friend? Yes, for the simple fact that it shortens my morning routine significantly and seems to be a great hybrid product.

This product was nice as a 3-in-1 treatment/moisturiser/sunscreen. It comes in a handy pump bottle that has a lockable pump so it’s good for travelling.

It is a white coloured medium-thickness cream that spreads and rubs in easily. It did not leave any white cast on my NC25 skin. The first thing I noticed was a pretty heavy “sunscreen” tropical scent, but after using the cleanser from the same range I realised it was just the pineapple fragrance that reminded me of sunscreen. The scent does linger for a while so it may not be suitable if you are sensitive to perfume.

This product left my normal/dry skin feeling hydrated and plump with a satin finish. It was not greasy or too watery. I did get a little shiny on the T-zone after a couple of hours.

I wish it was SPF30 but SPF15 is better than nothing. I cannot comment on its ability to fade dark spots as I haven’t used it for long enough but I feel that the combination of vitamin C and sunscreen has the potential to fade and prevent dark spots.

A little goes a long way with this product. I like the easy to use pump style. The bottle looks nice and it smells quite fresh. I made the mistake of rubbing my eyes before washing my hands so got the classic sunscreen in eyes feeling. It absorbs quickly and doesn't feel too heavy on the skin. I used it as a make up base on one of the days and didn't notice anything in terms of separating the foundation or the likes which is good. I noticed some evening out of my skintone but definitely noticed it appeared brighter after application.