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  • New Garnier’s Sorbet Creams!

    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?

    Garnier’s Sorbet Creams
    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.

    Garnier’s Vitamin C Fresh & Bright Sorbet Cream
    Hyaluron Fresh & Plump

    Contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which hydrates the skin and locks the hydration into it.

    Garnier’s Hyaluron Fresh & Plump Sorbet Cream
    Salicylic Fresh & Matte

    Contains, salicylic acid, niacinamide and centella asiatica. These ingredients help to combat oiliness, blemishes, keeps skin hydrated and soothe if irritated.

    Garnier’s Salicylic Fresh & Matte Sorbet Cream
    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.

  • How Good Is Garnier’s Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream?

    My quest for the perfect eye cream is something I’ve been on for a long time. Life, children, more life, getting older, a little more life, really can take it out on a person. And for me, it shows under my eyes. They’ve always been my weak spot facially which has been made worse by just existing. And this is why I’m always checking out and trying a variety of different eye products. My latest one has been Garnier’s Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream. But is it any good?

    Garnier’s Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream
    Why did I buy it?

    As a brand, Garnier are good at producing high quality skincare products. This particular eye cream I went for because the mix of ingredients was something I hadn’t used before on my under eye area, and hoped it could deliver a result. And it was fairly priced, under £5.00 from Amazon, which was much cheaper than other retailers.

    What is this supposed to do?

    Garnier’s Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream is supposed to help brighten and improve the appearance of tired under eyes. Making dark circles and fine lines look better, and giving the under eyes a brighter, smoother and more even tone than before use.

    Packaging

    This eye cream comes in a plastic tube, with a rubber end that the eye cream comes out of. You need to squeeze the product out to use. This tube comes boxed, with the colours and design mirroring each other.

    Look & consistency

    Don’t be shocked but this eye cream comes out yellow! It has a slight pearlescent look to it and the consistency is cream like, smooth, not solid but not too liquid either. When squeezed out of the tube, it comes out easily and has a light hold to it.

    Ingredients

    Garnier’s Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream contains various ingredients, including:

    Vitamin C – helps to protect the skin from pollution and sun damage. Helps make skin appear smoother and clearer, and can help fade pigmentation.

    Niacinamide – helps reduce the look of lines and wrinkles. Helps keep moisture in the skin and helps to even out skin tone.

    Caffeine – can help reduce puffiness and improve blood circulation.

    Banana Powder – can help skin look brighter, more even in tone and hydrates.

    Fragrance free!

    In use

    I squeezed a small amount of this product onto my finger tips and patted it lightly under my eyes. It didn’t feel heavy, easy to apply and sank in well. It left my under eye area feeling moisturised without being greasy. This feeling lasts a long time. But to look at my eyes I was hoping for them to look a little brighter, maybe the delicate shimmer would take the edge off how tired they looked. But it didn’t. It looked no different than usual. What I would say is although they my under eye area looked normal, and didn’t look dry or feel dry, but there was no visible improvement.

    Recommended?

    I like this eye cream. Its really nice on the skin and very moisturising without making the under eyes feel heavy. And if this was all I wanted then this would be perfect. But what I hoped for was to see a gradual improvement look wise or at least a temporary improvement with an application. So for that, I wouldn’t repurchase this again as it’s not for me. This is a product I’ve used for a few weeks so I’ve given it enough time to work its magic. I’ve used cheaper products that have done the same for my skin in the past. I think what I personally need is a product to help improve the condition of my under eyes but also mask how they look.

    Would I recommend this? I’m not convinced this will help under eyes that look really tired and dark. But if you’re looking for a good eye cream to maintain an already healthy looking under eye, this will do no harm!

    *LINK Garnier’s Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream from Amazon

  • Garnier’s Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Protection Lotion

    Summer in the UK has been very up and down recently. A few days of blistering heat and sun has turned into clouds, dullness, chilly wind and rain. Despite this change, most of us have some form of sun cream or lotion sat on a bathroom shelf waiting to be used. And so does my family. We currently use Garnier‘s Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Advanced Protection Lotion spf50. Bought from ASDA for £8.00 for 175ml. But what is this like?

    Garnier’s Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Advanced Protection Lotion
    What does this product do?

    Garnier’s Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Advanced Protection Lotion is suitable for kids with sensitive skin. Fragrance free, provides UVA and UVB protection. Very resistant against water, salt, chlorine, sand and sweat. Designed not to leave the skin feeling and looking greasy and is supposed to leave no white cast on the skin.

    Packaging

    This product comes in a tube that’s partly made from cardboard. Great for recycling, but does have a different feel to it compared to a plastic tube. It looks appealing, it has all the relevant information you want to know about the lotion on the front which makes purchasing easier.

    Consistency, look & fragrance

    The consistency of this lotion is quite thick and not runny. But fluid enough to use easily. It holds it’s shape when squeezed out. White in colour and no fragrance to it because it’s fragrance free!

    On the skin

    I use this product on myself and my children use this too. From my face to any other areas that’s exposed, I use this daily regardless of weather, temperature or sun. When using any form of sun cream or lotion, it’s one of those products you should be quite generous with and I am with this product. I normally apply this twice on my face because it does need a decent amount of rubbing in. One thick layer would be too much but two thinner layers easier. This leaves a slightly white tint to my skin at first (I am black), but it disappears when rubbed in properly.

    Kids Sensitive Advanced Protection Lotion has such a lovely, moisturising texture to it. Although I put it over a moisturiser I don’t need to. My skin feels hydrated and protected without it feeling heavy, and it doesn’t make my skin look greasy. I don’t need to reapply this regularly because I’m not outside for long periods of time. And it stands up well when I’m feeling hot and perspiring and if it rains.

    Recommended?

    This is the second time I’ve purchased this sun protection product because I’m happy with how it performs. I can use it on my face as well as my body. My skin doesn’t feel dried out, it feels comfortable and moisturised. With a little rubbing in, my skin colour doesn’t change and looks perfectly normal which is important for people with darker skin tones. I like the fact this can be used by everyone in my household and is readily available on the high street, so, yes, recommended!

    Available in travel size at Boots for £5.00 and still only £8.00 for the full size (usually £16.00) at ASDA.

  • Garnier’s SkinActive Moisture Bomb Eye Sheet Mask

    Seasonal weather changes can cause havoc on my skin, especially on my under eye area. I use an eye cream everyday but sometimes I need something to slot into my skincare routine, hoping it will perk up my under eyes. I’ve dragged out of my skincare stash Garnier’s SkinActive Moisture Bomb Eye Sheet Mask bought a few months ago from Home Bargains for 69p to see if this will help. Is this any good?

    Garnier’s SkinActive Moisture Bomb Eye Sheet Mask
    What does this eye mask supposed to do?

    Garnier’s SkinActive Moisture Bomb Eye Mask is to help relieve the look and feel of puffy and tired eyes, keeping them hydrated and appearing and feeling smoother.

    Ingredients

    Some ingredients included in this eye mask are glycerin, coconut water, hyaluronic acid and green tea.

    What does this look like?

    Garnier’s SkinActive Moisture Bomb Eye Sheet Mask is shaped like a full eye mask so comes in one full piece. The mask covers above and below the eye and the bridge of the nose, leaving holes for the eyes. The material is identical to most tissue facial skincare masks on the market.

    How to use

    Place the eye mask over cleansed skin and wear for 15 minutes. Any excess serum dab lightly around the eye area, don’t rinse off. For a more cooling effect place this in the fridge before use.

    In use

    Taking the eye mask out of it’s little packet, it was moist and fully soaked in serum, but not dripping. Very easy to put on and adjust around the eye area. What I loved about this was the instant cooling sensation this gave. My eyes have felt very tired and heavy, especially with the change in weather, and this was bliss! The fact this stayed in place without budging made using this even more easier and enjoyable. Just to add this mask had no scent to it as it was fragrance free.

    I had this eye mask on for around 15 minutes, removed it and found it was still very damp. My eye area still felt very cool and hydrated. I did feel though after awhile my eyes needed more moisture as I could feel it sucked in all of the serum from the eye mask and was still thirsty. But my eyes did look, slightly (just slightly) fresher.

    Recommended?

    What I wanted from this product was for my under eyes to look and feel better. Did they look better? Slightly but barely noticeable, which is fine. I wasn’t expecting miracles. What really impressed me was how this eye mask made my eyes feel. Relaxed, soothed, comforted and cooled. It wasn’t just my under eyes that needed a little help it was also around the eye lids too. And this mask helped, even if it was a temporary fix. So if you want an eye pamper for the whole eye area, because they’re tired and possibly suffering from stress, hay fever or lack of sleep, this needs to be tried! This is one product I will repeat purchase in the future.

    This eye sheet mask is available from most places on the high street, such as Boots, Superdrug and many supermarkets,so good availability, although NOT at the Home Bargains price of 69p unfortunately!