For around the same price, you can get a good-quality Korean BB Cream that is better both in value and quality. I would really rate this a 3.5/5, but decided to be reaaally generous and round up--for a cheap drugstore item, it's not too bad.
Here's why I don't love it:
-GREASY: Even if you have dry skin, you'll just look greasy until it dries (which takes forever). I hate when hair sticks to my face. A finishing powder would be great, but the point of me using this was not to wear more product.
-NOT GOOD FOR SKIN: I'd call this a tinted moisturizer, **NOT** a BB cream. For a couple weeks, this was the only thing I used on my face except for moisturizer. The texture/quality of my skin got worse--something that wouldn't necessarily happen with a true BB cream unless you were allergic to something. This never happened with my Skin79 BB cream. It's not like there's any regulation on what companies can call a BB cream; I mean, Garnier could come out with a face scrub and slap on the label "BB Cream".
-EMPHASIZES LINES: If you can't tell from the pics I posted, my hands are pretty wrinkly up close--this emphasized all the lines. I'm young so my face doesn't have wrinkles, but if it did I would definitely not use this.
-LOOKS CAKEY: I have a few small bumps on my skin, and some patches of dryness--this just looked really bad over them. That being said, it's not noticeable unless you look at my face from like a foot away.
-FEELS CHALKY: Not the same as looking chalky--this isn't something many people would have a complaint with. You know how most cheap sunscreens and some 'moisturizers' don't quench dry skin, so even if it's wet it feels chalky? This is just like that.
Here are some rewarding properties:
-NO YELLOW UNDERTONES: These aren't made specifically for Asian skin.
-GREAT COVERAGE: Especially for a tinted moisturizer, the coverage is pretty great.
-FEELS LIGHT: I can feel when there's product all over my face, and it feels uncomfortable--that's why I don't use liquid foundation. This stuff feels very light.
-CHEAP: Hey, thirteen bucks isn't bad.
-SPF 15: If you don't wear sunscreen on your face, you'll have some sort of UV protection.
-NOT THE WORST: Ehh, it's not a bad product. It's cheap, covers your skin, isn't super heavy, has sunscreen, etc. But I would never describe this as "great" or "amazing" or "perfect".
Just a warning--I have medium skin and this fit me perfectly, so I would NOT recommend this for light skin.
If you have pale skin without intensely pink undertones: get a Skin79 or other Korean BB cream (they have different formulas for different concerns)--they feel amazing.
If you have more money to spend: Dr. Jart has great BB creams. Apparently the Too Faced one has good coverage.
If you have medium skin and don't want to spend a lot on the BB cream fad: This is a decent alternative, but L'oreal and Maybelline are also coming out with 'BB creams'--you could try those as well.
Being medium-skinned, my 'Oriental Gold' Skin79 cream didn't match my skin well (but feels amazing! I mix it w/moisturizer so it's not as light). This Garnier Fructis product perfectly matched my skin tone as well as my sister's (who is a few shades lighter), but the quality was somewhat inferior.
(note: I don't think GF ever made any reference to this *improving* your actual skin, which is what real BB creams do--it just says it 'instantly improves' when you put it on, which any foundation will do. careful wording!)
Garnier is incomparable to the BB creams on the Asian market. I got this product on sale for $7.49 at my local drugstore and Thank God they accept returns on cosmetics. Its not a horrible product for those who want a nice tinted moisturizer & have a hard time finding deeper colors but it did not meet my expectations of what a BB cream should be.It might be a good starter BB cream for those with extremely dry skin or a teen/tween wanting to get a tinted moisturizer with decent coverage.
Pros:
Relatively Cheap & Generous amount
Available in deeper skin colors than traditional BB creams (Huge plus)
Readily available at most/major drugstores/walmart/target (No shipping!)
Silky texture going on, blends nicely
Cons:
Greasy/Suncreen-y look (I was shiny all day)
No skin improvement (I actually broke out a little)
Wipes off easily (I hadn't noticed this with other BB creams)
Cakey & does not leave skin looking "perfect" or Improved in any way. ( I could see all my wrinkles & pores)
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This is a great product for people with dry skin.
In recent years my skin has changed and become DRY. After makeup application I looked pasty! I'm glad I found this BB cream No more pasty looking skin Alleluia! Used with a bit of concealer this product gives me an even, moist looking finish.
APPLICATION:
I put some product on the back of my hand. I dip a "stipple brush" evenly & LIGHTLY into the product. I "stipple" (dot) it on my skin, let it dry and then buff it a bit (you can use whatever method you like to apply it.)I am VERY happy with the natural looking results AND the SPF protection.
COLOR/Scent:
I have light olive skin and I use the medium-deep. Pleasant scent is so light, it's barely there.
I have researched a few of the ingredients of this product. Hope it helps :)
INGREDIENT INFORMATION:
Isononyl Isononanoate:
A skin conditioning emollient that leaves a silky feeling on the skin.
Isohexadecane:
High purity. Although it is colorless & odorless it creates a very creamy, thick formula. However, for all of its rich texture, it leaves a non-greasy, light and silky feeling on the skin.
Linalool:
A component of many essential oils, including orange, lavender, rose, rosewood, and coriander. (Isn't that awesome?)
Cetyl palmitate:
A naturally occurring fatty acid.
Limonene:
A scent ingredient and solvent naturally ocurring in the rind of citrus fruit.
***UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2012****
*Talk about value! I am STILL using the same tube I began in MARCH. A little goes a long way.
*I still love this product and highly recommend for anyone with dry skin.
God bless :)
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At first I really liked this product. It felt really smooth and creamy, and I liked the way it applied to my skin. After a few hours, however, it seemed to oxidize and turn a bit orangey (I am quite fair so this may not be a problem for everyone). I also have pretty clear skin given I keep up with my cleansing routine, but this stuff broke me out. I used it 3 times, 3 days in a row, for only half a day each time, because after a few hours my skin became so heavy and oily feeling that I had to wash it off. I began to break out after the second day of using this product. It's been about a week since I stopped using it and the break out is almost completely gone. I would not recommend this to anyone, and I've heard it's a joke compared to real BB creams.
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I have to say I was somewhat skeptical, okay, really skeptical, about this BB Cream obsession.But, nevertheless, being the beauty product junky I am, I had to try it.I went with the Garnier BB Cream because it's fairly inexpensive compared to the Dior and MAC BB creams, my go to skincare and cosmetic brands.I was anxious to receive the product so when it came I tried it right away.I was first pleasantly surprised by the fragrance.Now, I'm not huge on strong smelling products (I have a VERY sensitive sense of smell) but this one has a nice clean, floral fragrance that I have to admit what most people would consider strong, but it is VERY tolerable.After I applied the cream I realized that I didn't need nearly as much as I put on, which is great! Less product used, less money spent on product!The package claims the cream "renew, hydrate, evens, protects, and brightens."Done, done, done, done, and done.I still needed a little concealer on some breakouts but I'm pretty sure that once all clears up I won't need anything more than the BB cream for good coverage.Bottom line, I would recommend purchasing this product if you're curious about BB cream and want to try an inexpensive version first. :)
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I have exceptionally sensitive skin (even baby products are often too harsh for my skin). But my aesthetician recommended La Roche's Sunscreen Milk and it has been just amazing! It doesn't make my face break out, it lasts for ages, my makeup goes smoothly on top, and (most importantly) no burning sensation on my skin. I would highly recommend this product for anyone whose skin is a tad sensitive and who would like the added sunscreen protection.
