Product of the moment....

Clinique Moisture Surge 'extended thirst relief' 

I've recently gone back to this product, as I was finding regular moisturisers too heavy and I was breaking out loads. I sampled the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel and found that it gave my skin the moisture it needed, without being greasy. I usually think that my skin is really dry, so I need heavier lotions, but I really do think that Gel is the way forward as within about two days of sampling this I noticed a difference in the condition of my skin and my break outs. 


I'm currently ordering some Clinique products from work, and while waiting, I've been using the Moisture surge in place of the DDM Gel and it's working really well! My skin is super smooth and hydrated, make up goes on really well and doesn't get as greasy throughout the day. 


I used to think that this could only be used on my skin after a different moisturiser, for added hydration, but my skin has been more combination dry, with a tendency to get oily, so this moisturiser is great on its own before make up and also before bed.


This product retails at £30 on the highstreet, which is pretty pricey! I got mine in a set with the face spray and eye cream and it was under £30 from Duty Free at Manchester Airport. I would say though, that the only product I actually use from this set is the Moisture Surge itself, the others are just extras that I don't really need\remember to use. The eye gel might come in handy after heavy nights though, but we'll see.


Really recommend this product for all skin types, it's an excellent primer for the face and all round hydrator.

Garnier Nutritioniste Moisture Rescue
refreshing gel cream

I've seen that Garnier have come out with a gel moisturiser which looks interesting, so I might try that on pay day :)




Thanks for reading! :D Lucy x

Garnier bb cream review 13.10.2011

I've been using this for a few weeks now and I've got a pretty good idea of what it's like, and if it's any good. Even though I really want full coverage most of the time, I don't like plastering my face with heavy make up, so I reached for this to offer my skin a bit of a break from all the clogging that comes with some foundations. I have done a review of Clinique Moisture Surge tinted moisturiser previously, and I have to say I've not used it much at all, it's far too greasy for me, even though it claims to be oil free! You can have a read of this review <<here>>

What does Garnier BB Cream claim to do?
(taken from www.boots.com)

Garnier bb cream in 'light'

"It’s your latest beauty secret….. An all in one, super dooper, anytime, anywhere skincare solution for perfected skin.

Use it on its own, use it as a primer, when you get up, after the gym, a post-work touch up, pre-date beautifier… the list is endless.

Discover the 2 little letters that are driving beauty editors into a frenzy.…..B.B. has arrived!

Feel the sensation of the light texture that instantly melts into your skin

The formula with mineral pigments gives an instantly ‘perfect’ skin. The result? Sheer coverage; imperfections look blurred, lines softened. Your skin looks luminous, smoother and more even. See the B.B. difference

24hr hydration. Skin feels more supple, smoother, softer. Feel the B.B. difference

UV protection: SPF15 to help protect the skin.

Go B.B! In just one step, even, cover, hydrate, illuminate and help protect your skin."

Initial thoughts....

After using other tinted moisturisers, I was expecting this to be quite thin and easy to blend. However, this it much thicker and I found that I had to use more product than expected, which is a little disappointing as it's quite expensive for a 30ml tube (I got mine for £7.99 at Superdrug) The normal retail is £9.99 I think, and I've seen it more recently for £7 in Asda, so if you want to try it, it's worth looking around first for the best price!

Anyway.... as it's thicker, I do find that it's a much better coverage than I expected, at first I was trying to use it under foundation, but this results in a GREASE-FEST! Definitely not recommended. I have really quite bad skin, and bare skin for me means acne, redness, general paleness and just looking unwell really....(haha!) This stuff really is good enough to use on its own, with a touch of concealer and some powder to set it. ..

I showed my flatmate the result (prior to concealer and powder) and she said it definitely gives a glowing effect, which is great! I'm really loving this BB cream for everyday use, nipping to the shop, going shopping etc, but I still use heavier foundations for going to work and nights out etc, as I don't want a finish as natural as this. I really do think that this cream enhances the skin you already have, it just makes your skin appear better, basically just toning down any imperfections or redness. It's really great, and I can see this being great in the summer months when you're staying away from heavy foundation!

Oh I forgot to mention, I have this cream in 'Light' and it goes on a bit orangey (and scary looking!), but just blend it in and it looks really natural :)

Garnier bb cream in 'light'

Overall thoughts on Garnier BB Cream 

- really like it!

- a bit pricey but as it works for me, I can look past the price for something that works! 

If you've used this or are thinking of trying it and have anything to say about it then please feel free to leave a comment :) Lucy x