Garnier Green Labs Retinol-Berry Serum Cream

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.

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 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.

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 .

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.

I love the luxurious glass bottle with pump dispenser of the retinol-berry serum cream. It makes dispensing the right amount of product simple without the waste! I did think however that the box this bottle came in was a bit excessive. I am not sure if it was designed that way to make the product appear larger when purchasing, or in order to fit all of the information attractively on the packaging, but ultimately it actually made me feel a little duped that the product was so much smaller than the box portrayed. That would however be my only negative.

Two to three pumps was enough to provide enough product for good coverage of the face and neck. There is little to no odour which makes for a pleasant experience.

I started using this serum when my skin was at its worst, with breakouts, redness and dryness. The product was not only super gentle on my skin, combined with the retinol-berry cleanser, it noticeably soothed it within a very short period of time.

Combined with the retinol-berry cleanser, I will definitely continue to use this serum! One product to replace three is a win with saving time and money!