Garnier 'Miracle' BB Cream

So last week, I found myself with an empty bottle of BB cream and weeks before I could get a new one seeing as all the brands I wanted aren't available in this country. So, I looked into western brands of BB cream, and taking into account reviews and personal recommendations, I went for the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector Daily All in One BB Cream.

First impressions, its so orange. My Skin 79 one had much more of a cool yellow undertone. Makes sense, I guess, as Garnier is probably marketed at western skin types rather than asian tones. It was also quite thin, and even though that meant a little goes a long way and it spreads and blends out well, I didn't feel that it could give me as much coverage as a slighty thicker formula. Because of this consistancy, I felt that I didn't need to put moisturiser on before putting on the BB cream, like I would do normally, as it made my skin feel unnecessarily heavy and a little too slick. It also had quite a strong, almost floral frangrance. I didn't dislike it, it just took me by surprise a little.

Okay, so I have no idea how to turn this photo around. When I do in my photo viewer thing, it squishes up my face, like the top photo but uglier, and my face looks wonky as it is. So on the left/top is the BB cream, and the right/bottom is make-up free. Not a huge difference.

For me, the coverage is just too light. I feel like I need to wear concealer underneath, and finish with powder, and these are two stages that I never felt like I had to do before just to get an even skin tone.  It does make a difference, it is just a more subtle one than I am used to. It didn't even show up on my lips. On the other hand, I guess this makes it good for summer, for a more natural look, and it certainly feels moisturising.

Would I buy it again? No. Am I going to continue to use this one? Yes ... but I'm praying for a new Asian brand for my birthday, as they have consistantly beaten the western versions out of the water.