Garnier Green Labs Retinol-Berry Serum Cream

Having used higher end Retinol products in the past, I was super keen to see how the Garnier Green Labs more affordable option would stack up. Claims are visibly reduced fine ines starting in just 1 week, nourishes & comforts skin overnight, and visibly reduce dark circles in 1 week, for all skin types.

The packaging is light green and white in colour with Garnier's typical informational style, with a green colour, decent sized 50ml glass pump bottle, with no lid, making it easy to deal with at the end of the day. This Fragrance-Free Cream's key ingredients are Retinol, and Superberry Acai and Schisandra extracts It claims to reduce fine lines and dark circles, make skin appear smooth and radiant.

After cleaning with the matching cleanser, I found a small amount was all that was needed. It's a very silky texture, and absorbs well. I never experienced any tingling or redness as some retinol products can do. After 2 weeks, the texture of my skin, which was a bit flakey-dry, feels more even, and the test was when I wore foundation for the first time in over a year, there was no dragging appearance of pores. I haven't noticed any reduction in fine lines in the short time I've used it, however under-eye area appears more radiant, less dull. Skin is nicely hydrated, and it felt richer than a normal night cream. My dark circles are still visible, but that's more a reflection of insomnia than the cream. I will happy continue using this.

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.

I really enjoyed the packaging of this in the glass bottle. It feels quite sophisticated for the affordable brand of Garnier. The pump works well and I really appreciate not having to stick your fingers into the product. Maybe that is the new world we are in and feeling aware of germs more.

The serum cream is very light feeling and lovely on the skin. I did find it quite tacky on the skin rather than completely sinking in. I liked the instructions on the box of using it initially every other night then nightly once your skin has adjusted due to the retinol in the product. I didn’t find my skin reacted to it at all which is good. I haven’t noticed any good effects of it either to be honest - but I am enjoying using it so I will keep at it.

I really like the way it is marketed as three in one (night cream, serum, and eye cream). Usually I would find that annoying that most products you can do that with. But these days when companies are trying to convince you that you need twenty different things I actually appreciate them being honest that you only need this.

Although I haven’t noticed any major changes in my skin I am enjoying using it. I will update if I see any other changes.

I've never really used a retinol product before so this was new for me. The product was very honest about my skin potentially getting a bit dry when I first started using it - the dryness was disconcerting but because I knew to expect it I stuck out using it. Overall my skin is in better condition now, which is saying a lot given how rough changing seasons generally is on my skin. I'll continue using this happily.

This is a great product, it feels so smooth and creamy , yet absorbs quickly and l have layered it with multiple other skin care products , with out any problems It's a reasonable price for such a versatile product, tried it on my eyes face and neck with good results I definitely recommend it

I bought this from the Beauty Vault just to try it out really, and I was very pleasantly surprised.

The packaging: A hygienic pump on a recycled-glass bottle. Big tick from me.

The texture: Divine. It's a sort of fluid gel consistency that glides on like a dream and immediately makes my dry skin feel quenched and soft.

The formula: It's fragrance-free, but has a natural, almost vanilla cream sort of scent, which doesn't irritate my skin (which can be sensitive at times). I am a retinol user, so the retinol in it doesn't trouble me either. It's just pure comfort, even around the eyes. And it definitely hydrates. I use it at night, and my morning skin still feels hydrated - which is unusual for me - although as we head into colder weather, I'll probably need to layer a moisturiser over the top of it. In terms of smoothing out lines, that's a long-term game, but it's certainly already making my skin look and feel fresher. The fact that it's a 3-in-1 multi-tasker is such a great time-saver too.

My first time using a retinol serum, and what better place to start than a 3 in 1! I started out using it every second day as the directions recommended. It comes in a lovely glass pump bottle giving it a nice hefty feel with the ease of easy dispensing. Just 2 small pumps was enough for my face and neck, it smooths on the skin easily without being too oily which is a concern for me with some serums. It is fragrance free which I love, no concerns about that causing irritation. After approx. 3 applications I did experience some sensitivity on my nose and a little peeling of the skin, but with a gently scrub this was no longer an issue. After a week and half, my skin is feeling more hydrated and perhaps a little firmer. I would expect to see more results after a longer period of use, but a really promising start! Price is very affordable for a 3 in 1 serum, this can vary buy about $10 between retailers, so shop around!

This cream was so light and soft, applied straight after my shower where I had used the cleanser, the cream was easy to apply and I didn't need to use heaps, I could still feel how soft my skin felt the next morning. The was one thing I didn't like and it felt like there was a sticky layer on my fingers after applying it. But did make my skin feel amazing.

Loved this product! I have been trialing this every night and I'm really enjoying it. Great packaging. Very good information, and easy to understand. The bottle with the pump is good, easy to use. Its great that you only need to use one night product that does it all. I used a couple of pumps , it feels a bit wet going on, but within a few seconds, its absorbed in and feels nice and soft. It doesn't have any fragrance. My skin is definitely feeling more softer and radiant! Starting to notice a little difference in my fine lines around my eyes.

Absolutely love the cute, good quality bottle of this face cream, very glad it comes with such a good pump, doesn’t feel cheap and tacky at all! I use a few pumps to cover my whole face, neck and eye area every 2-3 days. Sadly I couldn’t work up my way to everyday use, my skin gets a little sensitive to touch on my cheeks when using this cream, like it’s thinner than normal, not sure how to explain it, but it helps when I leave a day or 2 break between uses. It doesn’t have a scent, which is good for more sensitive skin types too. I have very nice and smooth skin now after starting to use this a few nights a week, but I haven’t seen a big difference in fine lines just yet. I think it’s a great, more affordable retinol cream from garnier, to see if retinol would work for a particular skin type or problem, definitely a good start to see if it’d work or not. My bottle will last me ages too since I can’t use this daily, so I’m very glad that no air or germs can contaminate the product because of the great pump bottle design, that is definitely the best I’ve seen from garnier and I think they should use this bottle design more often. Fingers crossed for long term results soon!