Garnier Green Labs Retinol-Berry Serum Cream

This was my first time trying retinol and I was super excited as I'd been wanting to try it for ages. As it says it doesn't over dry your skin which was great. The consistency and texture of the serum are really nice and it absorbs into your skin very nicely. As someone who likes to keep a minimal skin care routine I thought it was great that it incorporated a night cream and eye cream into it. After using it every night for the last 2 weeks I can't say that I've noticed too much difference in the appearance of any fine lines on my face. I will happily continue to use this product to the end of the bottle as I like how it feels on my face but I'm not sure that I would buy it again. I can imagine that it could be a great product to start your retinol journey with to get your face used to it before moving on to other products.

Arriving with a light mint colour, this serum packs a punch in attractive streamline slim bottle, with a generous amount of product. The plunger pump top design makes it easy to dispense the required amount with little chance of a clogged up tip. The bottle is certainly reusable in line with the policy of sustainable product packaging. Taking the advice on the bottle I cleansed first then applied on alternative days, because I have sensitive skin I then moved to every third day until my skin got used to the product, initially I felt a little dried out, and the need for reaching for strong moisturising sunscreen became the normal, with a slight tingle by the second week I was well involved and already showing a improvement on my fine lines crows feet and random lip lines. The serum replaced my other serum and eye cream overnight saving not only time but money also. The redness in my face was starting to even out by the end of this week, and I can see a difference in it already. It is non greasy, lightweight and not a horrible after feel, although it says no fragrance there is a slight smell from the ingredients which is not offensive and in fact very pleasant. overall i am very pleased with this product.

I have been using this product for a couple of weeks now. The first week I used it every night and although my skin has used retinol regularly, I found my skin dried out quite remarkably. I would recommend using it maybe every second day or just 3 times a week to avoid your skin becoming very dry. Otherwise it did reduce the darkness I sometimes get under my eyes and it was a nice product to use, not at all greasy or heavy when you apply it. It did not sting like some other retinal products can and has no overpowering smell.

The formula of this serum is beautiful, it glides on a little goes along way and feels like a very hydrating gel moisturiser. I have been using this now for a couple months and it seems like I can only use this maybe twice a week or it will break me our which is a shame because I love how it makes my skin feel and look at the time of application. I love the packaging on this the cap twists and locks to prevent leakage and the bottle is a thick glass bottle it feels really high quality. I dont know if I see a difference in the quality of my skin as in fine lines and pigmentation from when I do use it (apart from the breakouts) it does hydrate my skin immensely in the morning my skin is not dry at all like when I have used other retinol products. I like this enough just for the hydration alone to want to continue using this.

I was Not Expecting such a nice outcome to be honest.. it is definitely a Game Changer. I love the fact that it is plant and fruit derived. Decent packaging and clean ingredients made me reach for it even more. Has a nice & light texture. Very Gentle formula. my skin is glowing and I think I am hooked ❤

I must admit I was quite wary of trying this product as I have super sensitive skin that reacts to any active ingredients. The first night I tried this, I used a tiny amount, and the following day, my eyelids swelled up, as I expected. However, it only lasted a day, and then my skin calmed down.

On the box, it recommends using every other night in the first week to give your skin an opportunity to adjust to the retinol. Then by the second week, your skin will have adjusted. As my skin is so sensitive, I stuck with using it every other night for the duration of the trial and didn't have any further reactions.

Did I notice any major changes to my skin? No, not really. My skin didn't feel so dry, but I didn't notice any visible reduction in my fine lines or dark circles.

I will keep using up the cream, and I hope to see some more visible changes in my skin over time. As I was only using it every second night it may need some extra time to take effect. However, I am not sure yet if I will buy more when I have run out.

I loved this serum because every night I use moisturizer, serum and eye cream but now it just two pumps and I am done. This is my second week of using this but so far, my face is looking better, younger... But definitely will keep using it now every night so get the best out of it.

Any product which can do 3 things in 1 and make it easy for me instead of having to use 3 different bottles out and then guess what I’ve applied where (so maybe I leave out or double up on some areas) is a plus. Also did it work - yes I think I’ve seen an improvement in my skin so this is a product I’ll keep using. If there’s a downside it’s that I didn’t particularly like the smell but that could be that I don’t like all the conflicting face wash, body wash, moisturiser smells so I’d prefer not to add scent to my face. My skin definitely felt moisturised after using and it didn’t feel too heavy around my eyes. I’ve asked my 12yo if she thinks my skin is glowing more (and we all know how savage 12 yo girls can be) and she thought it did so - win!

I try a lot of skincare products, but this one really stood out for me! I absolutely loved the texture – it was rich and silky, and I loved that it wasn’t runny at all.

I followed the instructions on the packaging and just 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 instructions suggest 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. It really was hydrating enough to not need any other products so by week 2, my night routine was nice and quick and I could put some products away in the drawer! I had no trouble/irritation applying it under my eyes, and it had a nice cooling effect on that area.

I will definitely re-purchase this product. It leaves my skin feeling hydrated without feeling sticky or oily, and it feels like it’s fighting fine lines and the beginning of wrinkles without damaging my skin. Very impressed!

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.