Garnier Instant Fairness BB Moisturizer

Contents: 20ml
Price: HK$69.30
Local of Purchase: Mannings

According to the package:

 

New Garnier Instant Fairness BB moisturizer, The 1st BB moisturizer from Garnier that gives you an amazing fairness with a single gesture, and provides you with a total solution for fair and perfect skin in a flash.

 

Enriched with brightening pure lemon essence acting as a natural exfoliator, its SPF26/PA +++ formula helps to protect skin from daily UVA and UVB rays and covers it with mineral pigments for a nude coverage and long-lasting wear. From 1st minute witness skin looks:

1. More radiant
2. More even-toned
3. With less dark spots
4. With less visible imperfections
5. Reduce redness
6. Smoother
7. More Hydrated
8. With less visible lines
9. With Less visible pores
10. Reveals its healthy glow

The easy spread formula is oil free and fragrance free, it won't clog pores and is suitable fro all skin types and tones.

Usage instructions: Dot a small amount of BB Cream on forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Gently blend outwards.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Ethyhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Disteardimoniumhectorite Dimethicone/ Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Paraben, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates Copolymer, Propylparaben, Tocopherol, Aluminium Hydroxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, PEG-9 Ethylparaben, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Citrus Medica Limonium Extract (Lemon Fruit Extract), Copper Gluconate, [+/- May Contain CI77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI77491, CI77492, CI77499/Iron Oxides]

 

My Opinion:

 

I've always used Asian BB creams, because I've read enough negative reviews about Westerns BB creams being nothing more than a tinted moisturizer.

 

Recently I've noticed alot of bloggers recommending the Garnier BB cream, and since I've really enjoyed the Garnier's products that I've tried before, I've decided to give this a go.

The main reason why I don't favor tinted moisturizer is because they feel heavy on the skin, doesn't give me enough coverage, and for most of the time the shade is just wrong.

Imagine how surprise I was when I've actually liked this product. This feels really light on the skin and it has enough tint to even out my skin tone. I had the Asian version of this BB Cream which only comes in one shade and is oil free, luckily the color was perfect for my skin tone (currently on MAC NC20).

Garnier BB Eye Roll-on

Shade: Medium

Contents: 15ml

Price: HK$90.30

Local of Purchase: Mannings

 

According to the package:

 

The 1st BB eye roll-on that give you an amazing fresh look with a single gesture, and offers you a total solution for a fresh look in a flash.

 

Enriched with brightening pure lemon essence and caffeine, well known for its stimulating properties, its non-creasing formula covers the eye contour skin with mineral pigments for a nude coverage and long-lasting wear. From the first minute, witnes the eye contour area looks:

 

1. Fairer
2. More radiant
3. More evene-toner
4. With less dark circles
5. With less dark spots
6. Fresher
7. Smoother
8. Less tired
9. More hydrated
10. Tighten

The easy spread formula is oil free and fragrance free, it has been tested dermatologically and ophthalmologically, is even suitable for sensitive skin.

 

Usage instruction: Roll-on under eye contour untill enough product is dispensed. Tap gently until product is blended well on skin.

 

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Squalane, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Talc, Nylon-12, Maltitol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Caffeine, Citrus Medica Limonum Extract/Lemon Fruit Extract. May Contain: CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides.

 

My Opinion:

 

This product has been around for quite sometime, but I never had the urge to get it, because I've read lots of people complaining about the lack of pigmentation.

 

Recently, Garnier's products were being discounted, so I though that it was a good time to try it out.

 

After trying it out, I've really regretted not getting it earlier, because OMG this stuff is amazing, I do agree with other reviewers that it doesn't provides much coverage, but I've been using this on top of my concealer as a undereye brighterner and I love the effect.

 

I apply this in a reverse triangle shape under my eyes and it instantly brightens up the whole area, it makes me look really bright and fresh.

Garnier Pure Active Anti-Imperfections Cooling Roll-On

Contents: 15ml
Price: HK$99.00
Local of Purchase: Watsons

 

 

According to the package:

 

Purifying salicylic acid + HerbalRepair

• dries out imperfections
• visibly fades marks

Anti-Imperfections Cooling Roll-On

 

Anti-imperfections action:

Concentrated in Purifying Salicylic acid, its fresh non greasy formula quickly dries out imperfections instantly

 

Anti-marks fading action:

Enriched with HerbaRepair, known for its regenerating and repairing properties, it heps to improve skin, minimise redness and fade out marks.

 

Dermatologically tested on Asian acne-prone skin.

 

Visible efficacy:

In 5 hours, redness is reduced.

In 2 days, imperctions and marks are visibly reduced

 

Usage: Apply directly onto and around imperfections and their marks as soon as they appear. Continued aplications until they have cleared. Avoid eye area

 

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acide, Acrylates/C10-30, Alkylacrylate Crosspolymer, Camphor, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Menthol Sodium Hydroxide, Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract/ Vaccinium Myrtill Us Fruit Extract, Zinc Glucconate, Parfum/Fragrance (F.I.K.B34960/1)

 

My Opinion:

This is an Asia exclusive product for acnes, and I think this is only good for the occasional break outs, not something for those hard to tackle acnes.

 

From my experience this product does work in drying out your acnes without drying out your skin, but this stuffs works really slow, I had this spot on my chin for nearly a week and it has finally started to fade and I've been religiously using this stuff every day and night after cleansing my skin.

 

Overall, this is a really mild product for acne that is convenient to have it at home, but it won't do miracles.

Sample Attack Round III

This is my third article about samples, and I'm not trying to make this into a monthly article, but I've been travelling more frequently than usual, and since I've accumulated a huge amount of samples (gift with purchase), I really need to use them up.

 

Garnier Light Gentle Clarifying Foam - HK$39.90 / 100ml

No. of trials: 8

 

This cleanser smells very fresh (great to wake me up in the morning), it doesn't leave any residue after cleansing but is slightly drying, better suited for the summer or for someone with oily skin (moi). Might consider getting this in full size during Summer.

 

L'oreal Hydrafresh Anti-Shine Fresh Purifying Icy Foam - HK$75.00 / 100ml

No. of trials: 5

 

This is a gel cleanser that leaves a cooling sensation on your skin even after you rinse it off, I think this will be a really fresh cleanser for the hot summer days, but since I had a skin reaction with a similar product before, I wouldn't risk getting this in full size. Please note that I did not have any skin reaction after using this product, but I still think that the Garnier Cleanser is better.

Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo - HK$98.00 / 385ml
No. of trials: 6

This shampoo is really good for dry hair, it left my hair smooth and hydrated, but for some unknown reasons I just can't stand the scent of coconut.

Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer - HK$179.90 / 50ml
No. of trials: 6

I love this moisturizer, it absorbs really fast, it feels light on the skin yet it still moisturizes. Now the question is Why do I keep buying high end skin care products when I almost always like the products that I've tried from Olay?

Nuxe Reve de Miel Hand And Nail Cream

No. of trials: 12

 

This hand cream absorbs really fast and it doesn't leave your hands greasy, actually it feels really matte (I'm not sure if I'm making any sense). However I didn't really like it mainly because of the floral scent. 

 

 

Garnier Aqua Defense Hydrating Eye Roll-On

Contents: 15ml

Price: HK99.00

According to Garnier's webpage:

Product Information:

Garnier Youthful Radiance Caffeine Eye Roll-On is an innovative anti-dark circles and anti-puffiness eye treatment enriched with caffeine and grape anti-oxidants for an instant refreshing effect.

Garnier Youthful Radiance Caffeine Eye Roll-On combines an ultra refreshing massaging roller-ball with the stimulating effects of caffeine to eliminate the appearance of puffiness from tired eyes. The hydrating gel formula also contains grape anti-oxidants to visibly reduce dark-circles and help restore natural radiance to the eye contour area.

Dermatologically tested.

Ophthalmologically tested.

Results:

Day after day, Garnier Youthful Radiance Caffeine Eye Roll-On’s massaging action and natural active ingredients help boost micro-circulation and encourage drainage to reduce the appearance of dark-circles and puffiness.

Visible action, proven effectiveness:

• Instant freshness that relieves the congested appearance of tired, fatigued eyes
• With daily use, the appearance of dark circles and puffiness is visibly reduced*

Ingredients: Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Aluminum hydroxide, Biosaccharide Gum-1, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caffeine, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Escin, Guanosine, Hydroxyproline, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Laureth-7, Methylparaben, Mica, Panthenol, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum.

My Opinion:

This product is commonly known as the garnier eye roller, but while I was researching for this product I've found that it actually has several different names around the world:

• In the US is call Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller
• In the UK is call Garnier Nutritionist Caffeine Eye Roll-On
• In Australia is call Garnier Youth Radiance Caffeine Eye Roll-On
• In HK is call Garnier Aqua Defense Hydrating Eye Roll-On

I'm not sure if they all have the same ingredients, but the ingredients list above is for the HK version.

I've been using this product for over 2 weeks and didn't notice any difference on my undereye area (at least it didn't get worst). When I've initially started to use this, I've noticed a warmth on my undereye area after application, but this feeling was gone after using it for about a week.

I believe that this warmth is suppose to accelarate the blood circulation under your eyes, and by doing so, it was suppose to diminish eye puff, but since I do not have any eye bags (only dark circles), I didn't really notice any improvement on my undereye area.

容量： 15ml

價錢： HK99.00

根據卡尼爾的網頁：

水潤凝護系列 - 密集保濕 Aqua Defense ——持久鎖水保濕 阻擋外界侵襲

卡尼爾水潤凝護多效眼部走珠精華露

• 產品詳情

卡尼爾水潤凝護多效眼部走珠精華露，含咖啡因及維他命原B5，其獨特按摩走珠設計，將按摩技術與咖啡因成分完美結合，達到專業級的護理，更有效舒緩眼袋，改善黑眼圈，滋潤眼周肌膚。

成分 / 容量

成份：咖啡因具有啟動能量，緩解疲勞作用，配以按摩方式，有顯著的促進血液微迴圈的功效。同時配以維他命原B5，能夠充分滋潤眼周肌膚。
容量：15ml

我的意見：

已用了這支走珠精華筆兩星期，初時用發現眼部皮膚會發熱，但用了約一個星期後就再沒有這個感覺。我相信發熱的原理是為了加速眼部的血液循環，這樣就不會再有眼袋，但由於小妹並沒有眼袋（只有黑眼圈）所以用後並沒有發現眼部皮膚有任何改善。