Garnier Green Labs Retinol-Berry Routine

I've used Cream Cleansers for years and tried high end Retinol products in the past, so super keen to try this Garnier Green Labs duo of Super Berry and Retinol. With Claims including nourished and comforted skin, reduction in fine lines, and reduced dark circles, suitably tested for all skin types including sensitive.

The packaging for both products is green and white in colour with Garnier's typical informational style, with a green colour cream cleanser. Both are pump bottles, making use nice and easy. The Fragrance-Free Serum Cream's key ingredients are Retinol, and Superberry Acai and Schisandra extracts, while the Cream Cleanser is Amino & Super Berry.

With both products, a small amount was all that was needed. Both have lovely, silky textures. The cleanser works super well without drying skin, and does indeed leave it feeling more nourished, with a lovely base for applying the Serum Cream, which absorbs well without any stickiness, and feels lovely and cool. As an eye cream, it doesn't feel too rich at all. I loved that I didn't have to use an additional serum or eye cream. I didn't experience any tingling or redness as Retinol can do. After 2 weeks, my skin feels more nourished, comfortable, and a little patch of dry, flakiness has disappeared. I haven't noticed any reduction in fine lines, however under-eye appears smoother. Skin is nicely hydrated. As a duo, my skin feels and looks more comfortable and nourished, they are both lovely to use.

I have fine lines and I am beginning to get wrinkles, so I am starting to look out for products that have active ingredients like retinol while still being gentle.

I felt like this routine was a great way to introduce retinol into my skincare, and I enjoyed using both products. If I didn’t know they were affordable Garnier products, I would not have guessed! They felt very high end and the serum moisturiser might be the nicest serum I’ve ever used. Both products had a lovely texture, and I found both gentle and hydrating on the skin.

The only (minor) issue I had with the cleanser is that it doesn’t foam, so when I first started using it I felt like I wasn’t getting as much of a thorough cleanse as I am used to. I also wasn’t sure if I was getting all of the cleanser off once I was done. Due to this, on non-make up days/mornings I would use toner and a cotton bud after cleansing and on make up days I would double cleanse and then use toner. Because the cleanser is so gentle, my skin wasn’t left feeling dried out after doing this.

I like that the cleanser bottle is semi clear so that you can see how much you have. I found 3 pumps was a good amount, and I think it is a great price for the amount of product that you get.

I followed the instructions and used the serum moisturiser every second night for the first week – I had absolutely no irritation and my skin felt hydrated after each use. By week two I was using it every night and still no irritation which was awesome.

The packaging says 2 – 3 pumps – the first few nights I was using 3 and it did all soak in, however it was a bit excessive and 2 pumps is actually plenty.

It is awesome that this product replaces my normal night moisturiser, eye cream and serum. I love that by week two, my night routine was nice and quick and I could put some products away in the drawer! It was definitely gentle enough to use on my undereye area as well.

I can’t say that I noticed huge change to the overall look of my skin or its texture, but it certainly left it looking and feeling hydrated. I am sure both products are great for prevention as well as cure when it comes to wrinkles and fine lines. I definitely don’t have more fine lines, and my skin is looking pretty plump.

Neither product made me break out at all either, which I was pleasantly surprised about (got to love fighting fine lines and acne at the same time right…).

I would definitely purchase both products again. They are a great price and are products that make me look forward to going through my skincare routine. I think this would be a great routine to try if you are just getting into anti-aging skincare like I am.

I was excited to be picked to review this as I haven’t been doing any skincare lately and wanted to get back into it. The “super soothing” branding also appealed as I do have sensitive skin.

The cleanser packaging isn’t quite as nice as the serum cream. The cleanser is in a plastic bottle rather than the serum cream in a glass bottle. However the cleanser is incredibly well priced which I suspect has something to do with it. They both have great pumps though which keep things hygienic. I think the packaging is very utilitarian - but not ugly.

The cleanser works really well with the serum cream. I like that the cleanser is a gentle cream which is nice to work with a retinol which can cause some irritation. I did find both products to not cause any irritation on my sensitive skin. Neither product has caused any issues with my skin, but I haven’t noticed any improvement either. However in saying that I have been enjoying the use of each product and will update if I notice anything with further use.

I really appreciate these products as they are at an extremely reasonable price point and are a simple easy to use routine. I think that if you have sensitive skin and aren’t very knowledgeable about skincare this could be a perfect way to introduce skincare into your life.

Liked this skincare mix of a wash and a moisturiser with a serum built in - fewer steps is always good. The bottles are nice and so is the texture of both products. I thought the wash went a long way so you’d get lots of washes out of the bottle. Wasn’t a fan of the smell of either product but the smell disappears pretty quickly. Overall my skin liked it, haven’t seen wrinkles decrease yet but my skin is definitely looking fresher and dewier and it’s a product I’ll keep using.

Overall using these 2 products together my skin is looking really good right now, even with the changing seasons! I liked that the serum performed the role of several different items which makes it a quick and satisfying routine at the end of the day if you're getting short ln time. The cleanser wasn't my favorite, but used with the serum I still got a good result and was happy with my skin condition.

The cleanser was a great texture and easy to do while in the shower it was creamy and lathered well, made my skin feel clean. The cream wasn't heavy like other night creams I have used in the past. It was light feeling and spread around easily, my skin felt smooth and soft.

I have really enjoyed trying these products! The face cream wash is really nice on the skin, I haven't had any issues with dry skin since using these products. The serum cream at night is really good, makes my skin feel real soft when I wake up, and I'm noticing a change in the fine lines. The packaging is really good with great information on how to use them and other tips. Will definitely be buying these products from now on.

Getting started with the cleanser is a good way to start with removing the day of makeup and impurities and resetting the face. A small amount is all that is required. Remember if you are new to retinol your skin could tingle slightly. Next up is the 3 in 1 serum cream. This is great as it combines an eye cream, serum and moisturiser in 1. A small amount is all that is required and avoid eyelids and lips. Again with retinol your skin could tingle. Ensure you remember to wear sun cream daily. Great combo of 4 steps into 2 bottles. Smells OK, nothing too strong.

Great all round cleanser and a retinol cream for nights, but for it to be a complete routine I’d like to see a day cream, specially designed to be used in the mornings after this retinol night cream. High spf and ceramides and peptides to strengthen the skin would be lovely! I just really think this is missing for it to be called a routine. These 2 products are however of great quality, not scented and easy to use, instructions on the retinol cream are clear and easy to follow, packaging designs are best I’ve seen from garnier so far, I hope they keep it up. Price point is still more on the affordable side, although Garnier going cruelty free and more natural we can expect price increases and it’s completely fine in my opinion. Definitely worth a try, I’m glad I could give these products a good go, now I’m just hoping for some long term results for the retinol to kick in and erase my fine lines and wrinkles completely.

I liked those 2 products together to complete a night routine.. Easy to use and effective.. I am still in my second week but definitely will keep using them.