Garnier is a skin and body care brand used and trusted by many. Their products are available everywhere, massive variety of different creams, serums, masks and body products. Price point? Varies. Not the cheapest of brands but definitely not the most expensive. And if you shop around, you can grab Garnier products at affordable prices, depending on where bought and the promotions at the time. One of their newer products that has been released on the market, and available from the high street is their Sorbet Creams. So what are these?
What’s a sorbet cream?
Garnier’s Sorbet Creams are designed to be hydrating but light weight thanks to it’s unusual texture. Sinks into the skin quickly and easily and not greasy, oily or heavy in feel or look on the skin.
Different versions?
This cream comes in three different versons:
Vitamin C Fresh & Bright
Contains niacinamide and Vitamin C, which helps brighten the skin and improve and even out skin tone.
Hyaluron Fresh & Plump
Contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which hydrates the skin and locks the hydration into it.
Salicylic Fresh & Matte
Contains, salicylic acid, niacinamide and centella asiatica. These ingredients help to combat oiliness, blemishes, keeps skin hydrated and soothe if irritated.
Packaging
Each formulation comes in a small, brightly coloured plastic pot. Each colour helping the customer to recognise what range these products belong in e.g Vitamin C sorbet slots into the Vitamin C range. Very modern, very simple and very different from their usual packaging of products. They stand out on the shelf.
Price
These sorbet creams can be found in most places on the high street with slightly varying price. Currently in Home Bargains for £4.99 and Superdrug for £5.00. Everywhere else is priced at £7.50 (50ml).
Thoughts?
The everyday price for the products is fair, although £4.99 even better! I like the fact there are 3 different formulations for different skin concerns. But I don’t feel these cover all skin types or problems. So clearly this product is for a more specific group of people and not for everyone. I like the sound of texture of this product. But reading reviews about these being fragranced, having them being called a ‘sorbet’, personally I find off putting. If this was for the body, I would be more than happy. For the face? No. Having a fragrance free version might change my mind but then it wouldn’t fall into the ‘sorbet’ camp would it?
Would I purchase any of these products? No. How these look and are marketed is so left field from Garnier. As a brand, are they taking too much inspiration (not necessarily in a good way) from more modern, ‘trendy’ brands? There will be lots of people who will love these sorbets (probably under the age of 30), but not for me.
