Garnier Skin Active Vitamin C Serum Cream

I was pleasantly surprised by this product - the smell and texture is divine! More of a cream texture than a serum texture. This feels like a great lightweight day cream that has benefits of Vitamin C as well as SPF - however, it only has SPF15 so you need to apply a stronger SPF over the serum cream. This brand has surprised me with this product and I think it is great value for money too!

It doesn’t make my skin feel greasy, but in turn it feels potent enough to nourish my skin. I didn’t notice an immediate improvement in my blemishes - but I have only been using this for the past two weeks. This is definitely a product to consider if you are wanting to expand your daily skincare routine to include a Vitamin C serum on a budget!

The serum feels like a moisturiser. It appears nicely and doesn’t leave a sticky residue on my face like I expected as it contains sunblock. It also didn’t leave my face appearing with a white cask like some sunblock does. The serum is a slightly yellow colour which I believe helps skin / face appears brighter. I have previously used the Gariner Green Labs range which includes products that appear similar, if not identical to this serum also by Gariner, just in a new range.

I'm on the fence with this one! I can't say that I have noticed any major difference in my skin after using this, however I have really enjoyed the feel it gives my skin when I am using it. This wears really well under my makeup and doesn't get greasy throughout the day which is always a big tick of approval for me! I find it melts in to the skin really well, so looks and feels good even when worn alone, however I wouldn't say it really gives me that "brightened" look.

Loved this product, found that it really brightened my complexion and absorbed into my skin easily, it also has a very pleasant subtle scent. It works effortlessly under make up and provides a perfectly hydrated base. My only flaw with this product is that I’m not sure if I like the combined serum/cream scenario and think I would rather use two seperate products. Aside from that loved it!

This is a 2 in 1 serum cream with 20% vitamin C and SPF 15 cream. Vitamin C is an antioxidant helping boost the brightness in skin and SPF helping to protect your skin from the sun and sun damaged spots. These two work hand in hand.

I haven’t quite seen a serum cream like it before which I found really cool. It has a really nice light scent- not overly florally or sunscreeny.

The packaging is a pump bottle, which works great for a serum - not so much a cream, which kind of makes pumping out the product hard, it’s fine for the first pump, but with SPF you need to get good coverage so sometimes it can get stuck after the second pump as it’s thick. After initial use you get that glowy look without being oily, and it dries down beautifully. Make up goes on fine over it as well, no piling.

I would definitely say after using it consistently my skin isn’t looking so dull and even has a slight glow to it without makeup.

I would definitely recommend this product for someone on the go who doesn’t have time to layer up their products.

I recently gave the Garnier Skin Active Vitamin C Brightening Serum Cream with SPF15 a try, and here's my take on it:

Pros: Lightweight texture, easy to apply. Noticed a subtle improvement in skin radiance. Convenient sun protection with SPF15. Pleasant citrus scent during application. Suitable for combination skin types.

Cons: Left a slightly tacky feeling on the skin. SPF15 might be insufficient for extended sun exposure. Hydration level was average, not ideal for dry skin. Didn't address specific skin concerns like redness.

Overall Impression: The Garnier Skin Active Vitamin C Brightening Serum Cream with SPF15 is an average product that delivers on some claims. It's a decent option for those seeking basic skincare and sun protection in one step. While it may not be a game-changer, it's a straightforward choice for everyday use, particularly for those with less complex skin needs.

I was lucky enough to trial this product. I love the fact that it has a sunscreen in it, and it's a thicker cream rather than liquid. To be completely honest, after using it for one/two times a day for a week, I didn't see any change with my skin at all. I have gifted the bottle to a friend and will update with her review :)

This is the best serum I have ever used. I love that this is not just a serum, it is a serum cream. It is so thick and creamy and feels so nice and soft on my skin. It makes my skin so soft and absorbs so nicely, it doesn’t leave a sticky residue like other normal serums do. I love that this also has a small spf in it. I have only been using it for a week but my skin does look brighter. It has a great unisex smell and this is a product I will continue to use and add to my beauty routine