The fight between Garnier’s BB creams, Australia vs Asia, was an interesting one. Asia came up victorious at the end. But Garnier Australia was resilient. Not willing to go down without another fight, they went back, worked hard at it and came up with another version. This time, it’s for combination to oily skin. When it was finally launched in stores, I knew I had to get one to compare the two once again.
Well, what do you know? Garnier has finally gotten it right. In fact, it’s so similar to the Asian version that I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the *ahem* same one (any nicking of ideas and/or ingredients here, I wonder? ;))
Garnier has her smug boots on, so there isn’t going to be a fight this time. No more Australia vs. Asia. Too many similarities to even bother fighting. Aww damn :P.
To compare this list of ingredients to the other 2 BB creams, click here
In terms of texture, the Aussie version is very slightly runnier than the Asian one. The dissimilarity is so subtle that it is barely noticeable.
In terms of colour, the Aussie version has warm undertones (at least, to my observation, that is) and the Asian one cool undertones. Another interesting observation is that both also suit my warm skin. Odd, eh? It’s my skin but heaps better. Again, the Australian version has two shades: Light and Medium, whereas the Asian one only has one shade. If there really was a fight, I’d say Australia is winning here.
Another difference between the Asian and Aussie version this time is the SPF. The Asian version has SPF26 whereas the Aussie one has an SPF of 15.
Both BB creams do not finish matte on the skin, but leaves a slight dewy look on the skin. Just as the Asian version, the Aussie Garnier BB cream does not have full coverage, just a medium. For once, the Aussie version isn’t just a tinted moisturiser like the original one. It’s a BB cream that covers most blemishes if you have decent skin. I mentioned ‘decent skin’ because if you have problems with rosacea, acne or severe redness on the skin, this unfortunately isn’t going to do much for your skin without concealer.
So who’s the winner for this one? Both are, in my book. The Aussie version has an extra shade that will suit darker skin and has more product at 40ml (compared to the Asian version’s 20ml); the Asian version has a higher SPF in comparison to the Aussie one. I’m very glad that Garnier Australia has come up with a winner at last. Oily-combination skin types, rejoice! 😀
Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector for Combination to Oily Skin retails at AU$13.95 for 40ml and is available at Priceline, major supermarkets, selected pharmacies and independent stores nationwide.
What I like about it: Oil-free, decent coverage, very similar to the Asian version that I love, a proper BB cream and not a tinted moisturiser
What I do not like about it: Wish the SPF was higher
wow nice! I was quite surprised the Aussie version indeed has warmer tone! The color looks nice on your swatch!
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Nikki: It’s just like the Asian version, which is great. I didn’t like the original one, but this one ticks all the right boxes 🙂
Oooh.. you’re good at explaining the products and selling them!!
I feel like heading out to my nearest Priceline and buy a bottle to try already!! Lols
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Ahhh looks promising bar the SPF! I think it would be even better if the Asian version upped their SPF to 50 but I think that would definitely make the texture much thicker. Can’t win ’em all – good to know you finally have something local you can pick up in a jiffy!
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Paris B: Exactly what I thought! I had Bea get me two tubes of the Garnier Asian BB cream when she visited Melbourne 😛 But now that Garnier Australia has come out with this, well, happy to say I can pick this up here now 🙂
Speaking of SPF, Australia is finally launching SPF50 soon! Watch this space 😀
spf15 is a bit too low yes? at least an spf30 i think, but maybe like Paris said, the higher the SPF the thicker it is!
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Plue: It is, but it doesn’t really bother me that the SPF is low because I always wear a separate sunscreen anyway 🙂 Funny thing though; I’ve used a lot of sunscreens with SPF30 (the most it’s allowed in Australia at the moment), and most of them are quite light in texture. The only thick ones are the physical sunscreens.
Yay for the Garnier BB Cream! The best part is that I just tried this with Benefit That Gal pink silky primer, and OMG!!! Flawless skin that last 12 hours. My goodness. haha, I think it’s more the Benefit That Gal though… But I do feel that the Garnier BB Cream over a good primer is like a lethal combination because Garnier will cover mild blemishes and even out skin tone.
However, Garnier by itself is no miracle worker. But I still like it because it’s convenient and handy, like the fastfood of cosmetics.
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Here here! I’m with you, I’m so happy with the oil free formula (Aussie version) 🙂
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Kaye: So happy Garnier finally got it right! 😀
I have only one doubt: Are you sure the SPF is 15?
I think the Aussie version is the same that in Europe and there in the package says SPF 20. Well here in Mexico has only came the first one but I’m wishing to get the one for oily skin, because I liked the first although the low SPF and that makes me shine.
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Efrain: Well, that’s what it says on the tube! 🙂 Australia is strict with SPF regulations. If it’s anything lower, they will state it’s lower (even if it is SPF 5, which I have seen on a few products). Different countries have different regulations when it comes to SPF.
yay! this garnier bb is definitely better than the original version =)
thumbs up to garnier for finally getting it right
Pockybean: Hear! Hear! 😀
Excited to try this as I just threw out the original one. It caused major breakouts and the colour was just wrong on me.
Jackie: I did not like the original one at all. It just felt like a tinted moisturiser, barely gave me any coverage and the scent was rather strong I think. This one worked a whole lot better on me. Hope it does on you too 🙂
Excellent post Tine.
I’m going to have to try out the BB creams at Priceline. The shades look like they’d suit Asian skin tones too which is usually hard to come by 🙂
This suits yellow-toned Asians well. At least, it does for me. I have very warm and yellow undertones and this works swell.
Good luck! 🙂
So since I hit puberty, I’ve always had numerous tiny pimples on my forehead – and its because I also have combination skin! They’d come and go in different areas, but I’ve always had them there. Nothing else besides Citrus Clear has EVER cleared my skin. I am 100% pimple free. I suppose all of those acne treatments i used previously were irritating my skin further.
I only use one pump, when I take showers. Furthermore, if I forget to wash my face that day, (I generally only wash my face once a day now) then I STILL don’t usually break out, and I wear face makeup as well!
Good to know! The problem with a lot of acne treatments (e.g. Proactive) is that they’re often too harsh for the skin. It fixes one part but exacerbates the other.