Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector - BB cream review

There has been a lot of talk lately about BB creams. I have been researching them and find them really interesting. When Garnier invited me to an event for the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector - BB cream, I was definitely excited.

A BB cream stands for blemish balm, a soothing cream that was first developed in the 50's and used by dermatologists in Germany to help calm, soothe and heal a patients skin after surgical procedures, treating post laser scars, acne and blemishes.

BB cream's in the last few years have become popular particularly in Asian countries. Garnier are the first brand to release a BB inspired cream in Australia.

Garnier says: Miracle Skin Perfector delivers a hybrid formula that combines long-lasting 24hr hydrating care with a light touch of make-up for instantly flawless, healthy glowing skin.  Its lightweight formula contains a unique mix of active ingredients including vitamin C, SPF15 UV filters and mineral pigments.  Applied daily, Miracle Skin Perfector spreads evenly for a flawless finish without the heaviness of a foundation. Instantly skin is beautified, hydrated and protected.

I have been testing out the Garnier BB cream provided for review, for the last few weeks and am impressed. Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB cream is an all in one product which offers many benefits, all in the one cream!

The five instant benefits it provides are:

1. Hydrate for 24hrs

2. Even tone

3. Correct blemishes

4. Boost healthy glow

5. SPF 15 protection

The Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB cream comes in a 50ml squeeze tube, easy to use and handy to use when travelling. The texture is thick gel-like cream, that is soft, lightweight, easy to blendand soaks into the skin within seconds. It feels very hydrating on the skin, definitely gives a instant dewy glow to the skin, evens out skintone and reduces my redness.

I have combination skin, so depending on my day if my t-zone is oily this can come up shiny on my skin, which I set with a powder (or using less product can reduce the shine). The coverage of the cream is light, so when I have acne or blemishes (particularly around my jawline) I use a concealer or lightly add foundation to cover them up.

This has spf 15 in it, which is great that there is sun protection, as my skin is sensitive to the sun, I put a sunscreen underneath for the added spf. You can also use this as primer under foundation, when needing more coverage.

On the left: A before picture, and On the right: With Garnier BB cream on

You can definitely feel that this cream is great for the skin - hydrating, smooth and soft, with vitamin C as well! It is fantastic that it covers my redness really well. It has a floraly fragrance that is noticeable, but don't smell it once it is applied to the skin. There are two shades to choose from light and medium. I am very fair, so I use the light shade. It is still a tad dark, but if blended really well I can get away with it.

This Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB cream, is a definite must have in my collection. It is great to use on days, when you don't want to wear foundation and just want a light coverage. Also great for those that don't have time to put on moisturiser, sunscreen, foundation separately - this is a all in one and works well with evening out the skintone, reducing redness and hydating the skin. Very affordable at $13.95AUD and available in supermarkets and department stores.

*******************************GIVEAWAY**(CLOSED)

To give you the chance to try this yourself, I have TEN Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB cream packs, which includes a light and medium shade cream, valued at $27.90 to giveaway.

For your chance to win, let me know - what is your must have beauty product? in the comments below.

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3. This giveaway finishes 18th of October 2011 at 10pm. (AEST)
4. Please ensure that I can email you, if you are the winner.
5. Garnier will be sending out the prizes.

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Thanks to everyone who entered!

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Yvette
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Kellie
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