Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Serum Cream SPF15

This completely exceeded my expectations! Let me start by saying my skin has a mind of its own - some days it is really sensitive, others dry, others completely normal. And because of this, I really haven't had much luck with your more mainstream, supermarket-stocked brands. So I was intrigued to be sent this to see how it went.

And I love it!

The big wins for me: 1. Sunscreen! I try to wear it everyday, but lets face it - most mornings I am in a hurry and just forget. This chucks everything I need in one product. Of course, I wouldn't rely solely on this for a day at the beach - it is a low SPF by NZ standards. But for everyday, it is a total win.

2. Didn't irritate my skin or leave it greasy as some SPF products do. This made it suitable for non-makeup and makeup days.

3. Smells refreshing and summery without being over powering.

4. The packaging - A small pump bottle is perfect convenience-wise. Non-messy, fits easily on the shelf, and actually looks and feels quite premium (matte-ish texture, not overly branded).

The downsides: 1. Honestly, none really come to mind that are deal breakers - I would love a higher SPF - especially for this NZ sun. That would be my only wish-list product!

Overall, definitely recommend a try!

This is my first time using a serum and I have been pleasantly surprised with Garniers Green Labs Pinea-C Serum with SPF 15. The serum did a great job at keeping my face moisturised yet wasn’t too heavy and didn’t give my face an oily feel. The product left my face looking fresh and vibrant and the added SPF15 was fantastic as I spend a lot of time outdoors in my job. I’m not usually a fan of fragrances in my products however I didn’t find this was an issue with this product.

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

I am such a fan of this garnier green labs pinea-C serum cream. It is SPF15 so i put it on in the morning before i go out for the day, so i know i'm protected from the sun. My face always feels smooth after. It has a pleasant smell. i have sensitive skin and it works well! Would highly recommend to anyone.

This serum cream has a (mildly chemical) scent of pineapple, but thankfully not too overpowering. I'm not sure if I like the added SPF - on one hand, it's handy to use during winter for a bit of sun protection. On the other hand, it makes the texture of the cream more like sunscreen, and in summer I would use a much higher SPF anyway making it redundant. I didn't have any adverse reactions with my sensitive skin which was a big plus! After a week or so of use I think it's too early to tell if there are any long term "brightening" effects. Garnier is always quite affordable and easy to find in stores which I love. Overall a decent final layer that I will definitely continue to use throughout the winter

I didn't think me or my skin would like this quite so much, but I was mistaken. A thinnish white lotion that comes in a pump system bottle, three pumps is enough to cover my face and neck. Sinks in well, leaving my skin feeling moisturised and pleasantly plumped out. Although it has a built in serum, I still use a separate c serum beforehand. I wouldn't rely on the spf factor alone in the Spring or Summer, but not too worried in Winter. If I'm going out for a walk during the day, I apply a separate spf on top.

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 have been using this products for Just under a week now, in conjunction with the cleanser in this range. overall it has been really nice to use, but more as a general moisturiser. 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 this product 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 this product as is contains vitamin c which is good for brightening pigmentation.

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. Ir felt more like a moisturiser though than a serum. 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. However, I have not seen any difference to the appearance of my skin as it’s too early to get results. But as a general face product and moisturiser I think it’s really good, so I hope to see some results soon.

I really like that this product is affordable and it’s also vegan!

I will continue to use this product to see if my skin brightens over time

Gorgeous modern exterior packaging that really has a greeny eco feel to it. It comes with a pump which I personally love as it allows you to control the amount youre using. This product smells divine and feels luxurious on the skin. I found it slightly oily but that may be due to my skin type. I used it under my makeup for a few days, and found my makeup was slipping a bit at the end of the day. If this was going to be used barefaced with nothing ontop, it would be the perfect product.

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.