Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Serum Cream SPF15

First impression: Great packaging as it has a lock pump and not glass so it is travel friendly. It smells fresh and clean with a hint of pineapple. The texture is a non-greasy cream that is not too thick or runny.

Application: I use two pumps and that about does my face and neck. I apply it after cleansing and until my skin is dry. It is very smooth on application and absorbs nicely without feeling greasy / heavy. I had no issues with applying makeup on afterwards and that was without a primer. If you want you can add more of your own higher spf on as this is not a replacement for sunscreen.

Result: after applying, it never left a white-cast which I am always hesitant about in spf products. It made my skin look hydrated with a healthy sheen and made me feel fresh and put together. My skin felt good and not dry during the day, with or without makeup. Overall I liked this product especially as it is a 3-in-1, so it cut out steps in my routine which in result made me more motivated to do my skincare. It is great for those like me who are fussy with serum textures as some can feel greasy, oily or almost sticky. Having a serum cream is a great option.

If you are new to serums and skin care routines or if you just wanted to simplify your routine to save time and use less products this one if for you. This cream combines a vitamin c serum with a moisturiser and sunscreen so it covers off a few steps with one simple product. I did find when applying this went on quite white and has to be worked in a little, but it doesn't take long to sink into the skin and then you are ready to either put on make up on top or just rock the day with only this cream. This cream leaves me feeling glowy and bright and my skin looks and feels really fresh after each use. I feel like I do need to use this for longer to be able to see the full effects and how this will benefit my skin over time. It does have a slight fragrance to it, but this is quite pleasant and not overpowering. This has been a great addition to my morning routine, perfect for everyday use.

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 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.

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.

This product comes in a mint green bottle with a white pump lid which you can twist left or right to open and close the product. Gariner claims this product is a serum, a cream, and a sunscreen in an all in one lightweight product. I wasn’t too sure when I read this. It sounded too good to be true. However I was happily surprised. I found this serum to be very lightweight, I thought since it contains sunscreen I would be heavy and sticky but this isn’t the case. It also doesn’t have that common sunscreen smell. I couldn’t smell any pineapple either. I’m not sure if it’s helped brightened my skin during the last 1-2 weeks. So I think more time is needed to see if this is a fair claim. But I have got lots of compliments about my skin so I think this serum is doing something right! I found a little bit of product goes a long way which helps make this serum value of money.

Firstly the idea of having a serum, moisturiser AND sunscreen all in one is amazing! I always try to have in my routine the three but to have to put 3 different products on one after each other becomes a bit of a drag especially when you are pressed for time so usually the serum will drop off when I'm in a rush so the fact this product does all 3 has been a huge bonus in my routine. The Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Serum Cream SPF15 has a pleasant pineapple/tropical smell and a nice light creaminess that doesn't feel too thick or heavy (which is refreshing since most sunscreen products can feel heavy) which makes it easy to go on and not feel like it weighs you down, it has made mornings so much easier. I haven't seen any major difference to my skin as of yet but these things usually take a month or 2 so will see how I go.

I've been using this SPF moisturiser for about 2 and a half weeks now. When I first tested the moisturiser on the back of my hand I found that the SPF smell really stayed on the skin, and I couldn't smell the pineapple. Upon applying it to the face I was pleasantly surprised. The sunscreen smell didn't really bother me after I applied my foundation, and I could actually smell the pineapple. The product did leave a slight white cast, as do a-lot of other SPF products. There was nothing out of the ordinary around the "24 hour" moisture claim, my face wasn't more or less moisturised than normal. The product sat fairly well underneath my make up. I have not noticed any "brightening effects" as of yet, but I probably need to use it for 2-3 months before i see those results. Overall, decently good product. I would probably take this product away with me as i really enjoy the lockable pump, great feature!

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