Garnier BB Creams - Review with Photos and Swatches

Hi Guys & Dolls!

If you haven't already noticed, I'm totally loving BB Creams at the minute and in continuing in my series testing out the latest and greatest BB Creams, today I'm bringing you the offerings from Garnier.

The 3 Garnier BB Creams I have been trialing out are:

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector Daily All-In-One B.B. Blemish Balm Cream in Light 50ml

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector Daily All-In-One B.B. Blemish Balm Cream in Medium 50ml

Garnier BB Miracle Skin Perfector Daily All-In-One B.B. Blemish Balm Oil Free Version in Light 40ml

The Garnier offerings are very well priced for B.B Creams - I got mine from http://www.treatyourskin.com/ where they are available a bargainous £6.95 and £7.25.

Plus you can get 10% off your order when you use code "TYSBELLA"

You can view the full range of BB Creams here

Garnier BB Cream in Light:

This BB Cream has a nice, rich, thick consistency. I know that some people have been complaining that they find this too greasy on their skin - however if like me, you have dry skin, I think this just may suit you. The BB Cream is lightly fragranced - it almost smells like a refreshing Green Tea scent. It has an SPF of 15 - not as good as the Asian BB Brands, but SPF15 is better than none at all, so I'm not complaining! On your skin it gives a nice dewy, luminous glow which I love.

Ingredients:

Active: Octinoxate 4%...Purpose: Sunscreen. Inactive: Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Nylon-12, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Stearyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Caprylyl Glycol, Lithum Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Disodium Edta, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Caffeine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Citral, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate. [May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides] F.I.L. B47069/7; G790303.

I found this BB Cream to be very moisturising on my skin, keeping it hydrated all day. I gives medium coverage, however you can build this up to a heavier coverage by applying thin layers if desired.

I did find that throughout the day there was some wearing with this BB Cream, and I needed to top up later on in the day. This isn't a huge issue for me, but it may be a concern for you.

Garnier BB Cream in Medium:

This cream is the exact same as the one above, except in a shade darker, so I'm not going to comment any further one this one.

Ingredients:

Active: Octinoxate 4%...Purpose: Sunscreen. Inactive: Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Nylon-12, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Stearyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Caprylyl Glycol, Lithum Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Disodium Edta, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Caffeine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Citral, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate. [May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides] F.I.L. B47069/7; G790303.

Garnier BB Cream - Oil Free Version - Light

This formula differs from the other two in the sense that it is designed for Oily / Combination skin, whereas the originals are designed for drier skins.

This comes in a different shaped squeezable tube - it's more elongated and slimmer. It also comes in at just 40ml compared to the original versions which come in at 50ml.

This cream gives a matte effect with no shine.

This cream is also scented with a nice, refreshing fragrance - this dissipates once you rub it into your skin though so you're not left with any lingering scents on your face.

"Our Oil Free BB cream blurs pores and imperfections, evens skin tones and boosts your natural glow. Moisturisers and contains SPF 20 for UV protection."

• Ultra-absorbent perlite + mineral pigments
• Non comedogenic
• Oil-free texture
• Dermatologically tested

The Oil Free version comes with a higher SPF rating of 20 as opposed to just SPF15 on the original versions.

This BB Cream has a much runnier and watery consistency compared to the original formulas. I found that it also dries in quicker on your skin, so you need to be quicker when blending in your BB Cream. You have more play time with the original formulas as they're a lot creamier and richer to work with and don't set as fast.

Coverage again was I'd say, medium with this, but you can build this up with thin layers if you want heavier coverage. 

I found the staying power on this BB Cream to be the best out of the 3 I tried - it did not fade or slip throughout the day. It gave a matte effect and no shininess came through.

Due to the fact I have dry skin, I prefer the original version. However, if you do have oily skin, this may be a good choice for you.

Swatches:

Swatches with other BB Creams for comparison:

I got the Garnier BB Creams from Treat Your Skin

They're priced at a very affordable £6.95 (Oil Free Version) and £7.25 (Regular Version)

You can also use code "TYSBELLA" to get an additional 10% off your order.

You can see my other reviews on BB Creams here;

Skin79 VIP Gold

Skin79 Hot Pink 

Maybelline Dream Fresh

Ginvera Nude Cover

I hope this helps you when choosing your next BB Cream! :)

How To Spot FAKE Skin79 BB Creams

Hi Guys,

Today I'm going to show you how to identify fake Skin79 BB Creams.

Unfortunately, due to the growing popularity of Skin79 the counterfeiters have been quick to cash in on the BB Cream phenomena, and as a result there is now a glut of fake Skin79 BB Creams on the market.

Spending your money on counterfeit products is well, money down the drain. You may think you're saving money by getting something that *looks* like the real thing, however the product inside will bear no resemble to the genuine product. I get mine from here

Best case scenario; you'll end up with a cheap, inferior product masquerading as a Skin79 BB Cream - expect a poor formula, different colours, very fragranced products made with cheap synthetic ingredients.

Worst case scenario; you'll receive a product made with potentially harmful chemicals which could cause skin irritations and allergic reactions. There's no governing body to oversee the manufacturing of counterfeit items - they are made illegally, so they can put just about whatever they like into their products. The ingredients you will see listed on the packaging are most likely NOT what are contained within the product.

Personally, I would never use any skincare / cosmetic item which I suspected of being fake. I value my skin and my health too much to take any chances, plus why line the pockets of the counterfeiters who are stealing custom from the genuine manufacturers?

Fortunately, Skin79 have introduced some new security features into the packaging of their products to help you identify the genuine product from a replica. These security features also make it harder for the imitators to copy.

Please buy your Skin79 products from a trusted and reputable seller. I know a lot of people get their Skin79 products from eBay, however personally, I would prefer not to take the chance and would always buy from a well established seller.

I got all of my Skin79 products from http://www.treatyourskin.com/ as I know they only sell genuine and authentic products.

You can use code "TYSBELLA" to get 10% off your order there too which is a nice bonus! :)

You can view the full range of BB Creams here

Have you ever unwittingly purchased a fake product?

Got any trusted Skin79 sellers you'd like to recommend?

If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations in the comments below :)

Skin79 Super+ BB Cream - Hot Pink Label

Hello everyone! :)

Continuing with my BB Cream review series, today I'm going to be reviewing the Skin79 Super+ BB Cream - Hot Pink Label. As a recent convert to the Skin79 range of BB Creams - see my review for the VIP Gold edition here: http://bellemortebeauty.blogspot.ie/2012/08/product-rave-skin79-vip-gold-review.html I was really looking forward to trying this out.

I got the Skin79 Hot Pink BB Cream from http://www.treatyourskin.com/

They ship worldwide and have a great selection of BB Creams all under one roof, so to speak!

You can avail of a 10% discount off your order by using code: "TYSBELLA" too! :D

You can view the full range of BB Creams here

The Skin79 Hot Pink BB cream offers the classic whitening, anti wrinkle and UVA-UVB sun protection (SPF25 PA++) which are now customary amongst Asian BB Creams. It also uses various ingredients to moisturize and revitalize the skin such as tangerine oil, ceraminde 3 and osmopur.

The Skin79 Hot Pink label BB Cream features enhanced sebum control, however it is also suitable for with combination/normal/dry skin.

The Hot Pink Super Plus Beblesh Balm contains Adenoisine and Arbutin which contributes to whitening, wrinkles and elasticity improvement and helps promote brighter [glowing] skin. This version also contains UV A and UV B to protect the skin from ultraviolet rays which causes skin damage and faster aging process. For those who have dry skin, this BB cream is a good choice as it contains Phyto Complex which acts as a moisturizer to keep the skin looking moist and healthy. 

The packaging is superb - the product is housed in a gorgeous hot pink canister with a beautiful silver pump. In fact, the top can even be used as a damn good mirror if needed too! The packaging is extremely durably and looks very classy - this is one BB Cream you definitely won't be ashamed to pull out of your handbag in front of your friends or at a party if you're so inclined ;)

I can envision lots of oooh-ing and aaah-ing when you whip this baby out in front of your friends!

Outer Box:

Ingredients:

Water, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sweet Almond Oil, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Stearate/Rosinate, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Portulaca Oleracea, Trihydroxystearin, Glycosyl Trehalose, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Talc, Methicone, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Zinc Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Propylparaben, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Citrus Unshiu, Schisandra Chinensis, Lycium Chinense, Helianthus Annuus, Ivy Extract, Caviar, Camellia Sinensis, Aloe Barbadensis, Iron Oxides, Peg-8/Smdi Copolymer, Peg-8, Butylparaben, Aluminum Stearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide Iii, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bht, Nelumbo Nucifera, Vinyldimethicone, Adenosine, Triclosan, Phytic Acid, Cholesterol, Ubiquinone, Gold, Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Madecassoside, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract

The bottle features a unique tamper-proof sticker / hallmark of authenticity.

Unfortunately, there is an emergence of fake Skin79 products entering the market, so please be very careful with whom you buy from and always get it from a trusted and reputable seller. I got mine from http://www.treatyourskin.com/ who only sell genuine and authentic products.

The consistency of the BB Cream is very thick and creamy. It is very easy to apply and oxidizes pretty fast in order to blend in and adapt to your skintone. My skin tone about a MAC NW15 at present and this BB cream works very well for me as it adds that a very light hint of pink shade on my skin. My face looks glowing and luminous straight away whilst still providing good coverage.

Application:

• The cream itself is an unattractive pinkish-greyish shade, but should oxidise after it is applied to the face.
• The texture is quite nice, at first it seems it's a bit thick and rich however it feels incredibly lightweight once applied 
• There is a faint perfume scent in the cream, but I didn't find it bothersome.

This BB Cream comes in just the one shade - I found that it adapted to my skintone perfectly and blended in seamlessly, however if you're very dark I'm not sure this would be right for you. Due to the oxidation process it should suit a majority of lighter skinned girls.

I have dry skin and I found that this kept my skin moisturised and hydrated all day long. I get a good 8+ hours whilst wearing this BB Cream so longevity is excellent with no flaking, slipping or sliding throughout the day. I also love the fact that it has a high SPF included as sometimes I can find standalone SPF's very sticky and greasy. The Skin79 Hot Pink BB Cream kept dryness at bay, evened out my complexion and gave me a dewy finish all day long - what more could I ask for?!

BB Cream Swatches for comparison:

So far I've been really impressed by the Skin79 BB Creams I've tried out and can highly recommend them. I was also very impressed by the customer care from http://www.treatyourskin.com/ shipping times were very quick and reasonable and my package came safely packed in a sturdy brown box. They have a fantastic selection of brands and BB Creams available along with lots of skincare treatments. I found it to be a one-stop shop for your skincare needs!

You can see the full range of BB Creams here

You can use code "TYSBELLA" to get a generous 10% off your order there too!

Have you tried any BB Creams before? Got any favourites in particular? If so, I'd love to hear about your experiences and hear how you got on with them! :)

I'll be doing more BB Cream features over the coming week, so if there's anything in particular you'd like to see, please let me know!