The Miracle Skin Perfector BB cream by Garnier is a mid-price ranged BB cream that promises to perfect your skin, not just at the time of wearing it but also says that you will see visible differences in your skin within 2 weeks. This all-in-one moisturizing BB cream comes in 2 different shades- medium/light and dark/medium so it should work for a large range of skin tones. However, if you have very fair skin, then this BB cream may not be for you because even the lightest shade will leave you skin with an unwanted orange hue. Sold for only $16CDN, this BB cream is very affordable and appeals to the masses due to Garnier's popularity in the North American beauty market. But does all this hype lead to an end result of a great product?
Breaking down the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream
Pros:
The price is extremely affordable for any women who wants to try using a BB cream for the first time and doesn't want to spend a lot of money on a product she is unsure of and can also be good for people on a budget. The product is very moisturizing and has a smooth-velvety feel that makes it easy to apply to your skin and it instantly sits and blends in with your skin's natural tone. It also gives your complexion a very dewy look which is something that BB creams were originally designed to do. Since this BB cream is very soft, it is not heavy and will not weigh down your skin. It feels light weight-almost as if you are not wearing any makeup at all. Although it does have a pinkish hue when first applied, after leaving it to oxidation for under 10 minutes, it blends in really nicely to give a natural look.
Cons:
The first thing that is noticeable about the Garnier BB cream is that it has a very strong perfumed scent. This might be a bit of a problem for people with sensitive skin-some women have reported having breakouts after letting this product sit on their skin for a few hours. The consistancy of Garnier's Miracle Skin Perfector BB cream is very thick and pasty at first and it is only after considerable blending that the product becomes smooth in consistancy and easier to work with. Since this product becomes so smooth once applied to your skin, it would not be suitable for people with oily skin-if people with oily skin were to use this product, I would recommend not using it alone but applying powder as well to combat the oily and shine that will come out after wearing it for a few hours. Many women have complained that the product is really watery and doesn't give a nice even coverage the way that most other BB creams do. This could be because Garnier has advertised this product as a moisturizer with colour properties and not really as a BB cream.
Overall, Garnier's Miracle Skin Perfector Cream is average. It is an affordable product that provides a basic, but not long-lasting, coverage. Made for people with dry-normal skin, this product has long-term benefits and can help make your skin appear smoother and more flawless after consistant usage and application. We would give this product a 3/5. While the product has a decent coverage and feels smooth after hours of wear, it is not made for all skin types (especially not oily skin) and only comes in shades meant for darker skin. The floral scent of the product can be overpowering, downgrading the product's overall quality for those with sensitive skin (and noses!). It does not cover up blemishes but is made to enhance your skin and create a smooth look for your skin.