Review: Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector

I bought this recently, i think it was last week? And i've been using it this throughout this whole week. I'll keep it short and snappy and get right to the details and not go on and on. 

I've never tried a BB Cream ever so this is my first. I'm not 100% sure how BB Creams work, but from what i've read it is a Blemish Balm and also does more than what a foundation does. (I'm so noob at this) 

Garnier says: 

When it comes to the face, women have multiple and specific needs: they want to moisturise, even complexion, correct blemishes, brighten and boost skins glow and protect from the damages of UV.

Australia's 1st BB Cream by Garnier, new Miracle Skin Perfector is the ultimate daily all-in-one solution for instantly flawless, healthy glowing skin.

1 PRODUCT, 5 INSTANT BENEFITS.

Garnier introduces a new generation in skincare that combines the best of skincare with the benefit of make-up in 1 product to deliver 5 instant benefits:

1. Hydrates for 24hrs

2. Evens tone

3. Corrects blemishes

4. Boosts healthy glow

5. UV Protection SPF 15

Blends pretty well imo

My thoughts: 

So i got my BB Cream in Light and for a reference I am a MAC NC25. It's a bit of a love/hate situation. Why? I love how it's so affordable and how it delivers what it says (those 5 points above) but I'm still having mixed thoughts about it. I'm so loyal to my MAC Foundation (which roughly cost nearly $50AUD) yet, I felt like this BB Cream outweighs my MAC at first. But this being only $7.99AUD ($13.99 RRP - but I got it on sale for $7.99) it's pretty good for that price!

Pros: 

• I love how it's lightweight on my face and not heavy unlike my MAC foundations where they feel a bit cakey on my face when i haven't even applied that much foundation! 
• I do believe it DEFINITELY evens the skin tone and does correct blemishes and conceals my dark circles pretty well under my eyes (which surprised me) in which other Foundations wouldn't really do that (hence why it's a BB Cream, i suppose)

Cons: 

• I didn't really notice much of a healthy glow... seemed a bit normal to me. 
• I do feel that overtime this BB Cream makes me look cakey cause of the sweating and... natural flush.  
• During the day, I found that when I wore this BB Cream from 8.30am til 5pm (Mind you, it was 28 degrees in Sydney and i was travelling all day from the City to Home) I literally felt like the BB Cream was melting off my face and also mattified my face in a weird way making my face look just horrible. 
• It tends to make make face really oily (and i have combination type skin)

Overall, I don't think it's that bad of product - unless you use it during Winter. I wouldn't recommend wearing this during where you would be most likely to sweat and get hot (but who can control that?!) and especially in any weather where you would be exposed to the sun for long periods of time.

With all my foundations, I set it with my Australis Pressed Powder or my Translucent Powder which it holds well. Since i'm not the type of person who doesn't constantly reapplies foundation or brings it along with me occasionally (once i leave the house - that's it! I only carry eyeliner and mascara!) I don't think it's nearly as great as my MAC. 

I don't know if this because it is a BB Cream but it's pretty comparable to any foundation on the market. I love how my MAC stays put for longer periods, when this tends to run down my face when it gets hot. Overall, i think it's a great double up to Concealer so i probably be mixing my foundations with this BB Cream. 

I've tried my best with this review since i've never used any BB Cream products ever. So i hope to the best of my ability that this review is somewhat helpful. 

Love, J.

Priceline Haul + Dinner for Two

So i went grocery shopping with my sister earlier and before walking into Coles, I just had to go and check out Priceline. Not only that! But also check out Red Lippies - in which my boyfriend suggested that i should start wearing (because he likes it) and also I wanted to try bold colours on my lips! Yet searching for lippies, i wasn't really satisfied with what i found. So i couldn't help but check out Garnier's BB Cream because i was keen on getting it! 

After receiving my sample sachets from Garnier after months of waiting... finally, yesterday! I got the sample in the 'Light' shade in the mail. I panicked at the fact that it was going to be too light! Because i'm usually a 'Medium' in most foundation make-up brands (and i remember clicking on a Medium shade when putting my details in for the sample online) but instead Light was a perfect match! 

Anywho i also received a $3 off coupon to use at Priceline, hence why i went today and bought the BB Cream (after loving how good it was on my skin! despite having many MAC Foundations that i use daily) 

I'm already in love with it and replacing it with my MAC Studio Fix Fluid. I feel like it's too heavy on my skin yet this BB Cream is great (I will do a review on soon).

Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips - $5.79

Priceline Cucumber Facial Mask - $3.99

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream in Light - $13.99 but on sale for $10.99 (with the complimentary coupon it was down to $7.99, score!)

Biore Triple Action Toner - $8.99 but on sale for $6.79

Garnier Clean Sensitive Make Up Remover - $7.99

Priceline Tweezers - $3.48

So not only did  i grabbed myself that, I mainly got my essentials that i ran out of and also needed. The pore strips was a must need, my blackheads are so stubborn so i'm hoping these will help! The Cucumber Facial Mask (my sister chose that and i think that's hers but i paid for it, so it's mine... LOL and i'm going to use it) - I was glad it was Made in Australia and not from anywhere else (considering how cheap it was) so i know that it will be safe for my skin and also it's from Priceline so we'll see how it goes. 

Also, Biore's Triple Action Toner is wonderful! I ran out of this and finally got around to repurchasing it! Great to refresh the skin and also remove make up if you feel like make up wipes aren't enough. As well as Garnier's Clean Sensitive Make Up Remover, since i'm almost out and it's my favourite make up remover and also i've been using it in my brush cleaning formula i made to clean my make up brushes with! And last but not least, Priceline Tweezers for just some everyday use because i broke my old ones.

So after all shopping and all, i made dinner for my sister and I! I took these really quickly hence why they don't look so pretty, because i was so eager to dig in sooooooo yeah!

I made....

Creamy Pappardelle Pasta with Bacon & Salami 

Topped with grated Parmesan and chopped fresh Parsley 

It was soooo yum!!! 

Tabouleh - with Pearl Couscous and Chopped Parsley, Tomatoes & Red Onion

I added too much Couscous :( But still it was delicious! It was my first time making Tabouleh and also it was soooooo easy to make! Definitely going to make this all the time!

Anyways i shall be back soon! 

Love, J.