Garnier Green Labs Retinol-Berry Serum Cream

I was skeptical I am not going to lie. In my opinion, there were far superior retinol products on the market. But from the very first use, I was surprised. The serum cream glided over my skin and was immediately absorbed. No oily residue, no shiny surface just smooth soft skin. The fact that the serum cream didn't really have a scent bothered me at first - I usually like my night creams to smell nice - but I was not deterred by this after the first use. My skin started to show improvements after the first use. It was softer and less oily but hydrated and nourished. After a week I started to notice that the finer lines under my eyes were reduced and my overall complexion was improved. I have definitely become converted to Garnier's three-in-one serum night cream.

This is a good little serum for those who have sensitive skin, as it is fragrance free and you can use it all over your face including eyes! It's quite a thick formula so I didn't feel the need to moisturise afterwards. It also doesn't absorb into the skin, it kind of just sits on top hence the need to skip moisturising - great for lazy girls like me! It didn't smell like anything, so great for those sensitive to fragrances. When I put the serum on my eyes I didn't have any reactions which is a good sign. I really liked that the bottle felt solid, and doesn't feel flimsy or cheap. It says that fine lines would be visibly reduced and that under eye skin would appear well rested - within a week! If only! I for sure cannot say that this happened to me, in fact, I didn't notice any difference, but I will keep using this and hope it will just take a bit longer for this to reverse the signs of aging :)

I think I was expecting more from this product given its strong claims for noticeably reducing fine lines in one week. It definitely hasn't had any effect on my fine wrinkles yet, maybe with more use it will but it did not live up to that claim. It also hasn't left my skin feeling moisturised as its 24 hour moisture claim would suggest and I have ended up using a night moisturiser after it.

I really wanted to love this but the serum left my face with a tingly sensation and I woke up with dry patches, especially under my eye area. I've used retinol products before so I know this can be expected, but I would not use this again around the eye area. The next time I tried it I deliberately lathered as much moisturiser as I could on top, which did wonders for the dryness in my skin. As far as retinol products go, I think this is an affordable, gentler option. But if you haven't used retinol before, use sparingly to begin with.

Absolutely love this product. I am a first time retinol user and have found this so gentle on my skin even though the bottle said i may experience dry areas as a first time user.

Being a mum of 2 young boys i find my previous skin care routine to time consuming however how easy is this 3 in 1 ! Its really life changing.

And what everyone wants to know! YES YES YES my fine lines in my forehead and frown line and crows feet barely exist anymore .

After using the berry cleanser - this was fun to use! It is apparently a 3 in 1 product (who knows if that’s legit) boasting to be an all over serum, eye and night+ retinol cream all in one product. Here’s the catch: I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how much retinol is in this product. It is probably super important to include this detail due to the impact retinol can have on skin appearance if not gradually built up! Could potentially mean less sales for this product. It claims to be great for first time retinol users so I’m guessing the content is minimal? Garnier also boasts to see decrease in fine lines, eye bags etc over 1 week. Ya girl is over here still holding her gucci bags and sporting fine lines. I have been watching them meticulously due to this claim! Either way… I’d buy this product again but it’s not a life or death holy grail discovery. It really seems like just another brand is jumping on the retinol/ hyaluronic skincare bandwagon due to the cultural shift towards skin over makeup.

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.

I've tried and not liked a lot of serums but this one is great. It's not oily, it's like a water gel, but one that doesn't ooze everywhere. Like the cleanser, the pump works well. It absorbs into my skin easily and doesn't feel greasy while applying or after, it really just sinks in. This is not fragrance free - it definitely has a smell, more so than the cleanser! It's not horrible though. You only need a couple of small pumps - a little goes a long way. It's impossible to see how much is left though, as the bottle is opaque. This seems to be priced around $20 so it's very good value compared to other products. I like the fact its a 3 in one so no more faffing with small tubes of eye cream. I often find eye creams hurt if you get them in your eye, but this doesn't. I'm not sure if I'm imagining it, but I think my crows feet are less visible. It leaves me skin feeling soft and moisturised - even the next morning. I always worry about blemishes when using new products, but I've had none with this. I've pretty much told everyone I know how awesome this is.

Really wasn’t sure what to expect with this product with it being a 3 in 1 but I was pleasantly surprised. I thought it might have been really heavy feeling on the skin with it being a moisturiser AND a night cream but it really wasn’t, it was super lightweight and absorbed into my skin really quickly. I definitely woke up with a brighter complexion. I went a little too hard at the beginning (not following instructions and skipping the ‘every other night’ advice on the box) so will definitely be trialling it a little longer to see if it smooths out my fine lines. At this stage, of 10 days use I would say that I have noticed a whole lot of difference just yet. I did find that it left a slight sticky residue on my face (and hands after applying) but nothing I couldn’t live with. From the packaging you can see that Garnier have stated that they will be taking a commitment towards greener beauty which is a big tick from me. The packaging is simple yet eye catching and really informative. I really liked that the bottle was glass and can hopefully be recycled.