A new affordable all-in-one technology that instantly evens skin tone, blurs lines and imperfections, a boosts healthy glow, offers 24hr moisture and has UV protection of SPF 15. The formula was developed based on Garnier’s skincare philosophy of providing exceptional sensorial quality in richness, pleasurable application, sensations of comfort, fragrance and nourishment.
What we say:
‘If there was ever a product that I could say makes me feel like I’m literally glowing, it would have to be the Garnier BB cream. When I apply a thin layer onto my face using my fingers, it simply glides onto my skin while the pleasant smell makes me feel refreshed. It blends so well into my skin and gives that luminous look. I feel like I can conquer the world!
‘I am not a fan of thicker foundations so this product really is my new favourite. The BB cream, which is actually known as a blemish balm, is used to treat, protect and even skin tones. The Garnier BB cream has an SPF of 15 and offers 24 hours of moisture. My skin never feels dry at the end of the day.’
– Zoe
114 comments
Rosemary Gower
Works perfectly, and is such a time saver, cover and moisturizer in one. What a win!
A C
This is one of the most talked about BB creams on the market, and I had to try it after hearing some of my favourite beauty bloggers mention it repeatedly.
I was quite hesitant to use it seeing that I have combination skin with dry cheeks and a tendency to break out. I hate matte products which make your face look caked and unnatural, so this dewy BB cream sounded like a good fit for me rather than the alternative for oily skins.
Pro’s:
1. Wonderfully natural cover which is light-medium but buildable.
2. Affordable (a fraction of the price of most other BB creams).
3. Available at most pharmacies and even supermarkets.
4. Moisturises without excessive oiliness.
5. SPF 15.
6. Applies wonderfully with fingers or make-up brushes.
Cons:
1. THE SMELL! This really is a big let down, it smells overwhelmingly of apricots… To the degree that it lingers the whole day and makes me feel self conscious!
2. The lightest shade is not very light and has a significant orange tinge, this is however very blendable and I can make it work on my skin.
3. The staying power is not great. It tends to settle in fine lines and touch ups are needed throughout the day.
Carla Breytenbach
Garnier BB Cream for oily/combination skin is a great multi-purpose beauty product. It provides SPF20, an essential ingredient in sunny South Africa.
It is packaged in a thin plastic tube. I was a bit disappointed as some of the product leaked out from the tube into the lid and was a bit messy. The box contains most of the information you need to know about the cream. The cream itself is a bit runny, which works well in preventing you from applying too much and gives you that natural look. For days when I needed a bit more coverage I simply added another layer. This still gave me a flawless finish that blended well with my natural skin tone. It has a very faint, typical foundation smell which doesn’t linger.
The BB Cream lasted me throughout the day, and gave me a lovely matte finish, but not that horrible powdered-face look. I did use a bit of loose powder on my forehead as my forehead is oilier than the rest of my face. My nose is very dry and this product isn’t ideal for dry skin (it says on the packaging it’s for oily skin), but overall I was very happy with it.
Some of my female co-workers did comment on how great my skin looks so clearly there is a noticeable difference since I started using Garnier BB Cream. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a versatile BB Cream that offers great results at an affordable price.
Fatima Bibi Hoosen
I really like this one because I have dry skin. If you have oily skin, I wouldn’t recommend using this one. Garnier has another BB cream specially formulated for oily skin.
It keeps my skin moisturised and glowing all day. It has a good amount of coverage if you aiming for a natural look and just want to even out your skin tone and complexion.
Best BB cream I tried and not going back.
Tracey Appollis
This is such a great product. I’ve stopped using foundation because is just lighter and simpler, not obvious like foundation. It makes your skin look refreshed and beautiful.
charnay pretorius
Not too long ago I got a sample of this product in a magazine and I loved it! A problem that I have always had is that when I wear foundation it’s always super thick and looks super fake. I also have freckles which I’m not overly fond of so I tend too wear foundation often. When I tried Garnier’s B B cream I was so impressed with the results. It’s refreshing, gives a naturally beautiful skin glow and it’s also great for your skin. It’s really a great product, possibly my favourite in this line!
Nicole Pretorius
I found this product to be simply amazing. I hate using foundations and base as they’re ALWAYS thick and I can never find the right shade! Garnier’s BB Cream in the light shade is perfect for fair skinned people. It covers you without feeling like it is clogging your pores and leaves you feeling a lot more confident. I’d recommend this product in a heartbeat! :)
Erika Goeda
It is gentle on the skin. This product is very light and I feel that it suits me very well. Suits me fine, and I feel like it is benefiting my skin. It does cover the blemishes very well and it gives me the confidence to walk with my head up high. I love this product.
Kabelo Marule
Until this product came onto the market I suffered from dull skin that look tired most of the time but now.. My skin has never looked better and the fact that its got SPF already in it makes this a skin care essential!! The product delivers what is promised and I couldn’t be happier!
Eloise Fortune
I absolutely love this BB Cream! It really does what its adverts say it does! I sampled another BB Cream brand and was not happy with it at all! Garnier is velvety and blends so easily and sheer! And my combination skin seems to love it right now. My skin very moisturized. It is going to be interesting during summer though as it may be too oily. I will wait and see!