Writer Scott Da Silva-Wells says he wishes he could gate-keep this Garnier buy, but won’t
The festive season isn’t always kind to our skin. Cold weather, cranked-up heating and one too many Christmas parties can leave our complexion looking flat and thirsty. It’s a time when a little extra care in our skincare routine goes a long way in keeping dryness and dullness at bay.
Thankfully, there’s one product that I’m currently using that instantly gives me that everyday glow, and leaves me looking refreshed and ready to seize the day– even if I’m not. That product is Garnier Vitamin C UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF50+.
The lightweight formula comes with a glowy sheer tint, so as you apply it, your skin immediately receives a brightening boost. Almost every time I get complimented on my skin, it’s when I’m wearing this.
It’s not just the added pigment that enhances your skin’s radiance. The formula also includes Vitamin C, an excellent ingredient that promotes your skin’s natural glow. Better yet, it also features SPF50+ to assist in defence against UVB and UVA rays as you go about your day-to-day plans, because yes, you still need to wear SPF in the winter. This also aids in preventing and minimising the appearance of dark spots.
All of these ingredients combine to give a flawless finish, leaving no white residue or greasy feel, no matter the skin type and tone it’s used on.
I apply two fingers’ worth of the product each morning as a daily moisturiser, but it can also be applied over your existing day cream or serum for added hydration and protection. It can be worn under make-up; however, the product on its own works amazingly to lightly conceal and reduce the appearance of tired skin, so you don’t have to feel the need to opt for full coverage foundation all of the time.
Other shoppers have also discovered my secret hero. One writes: “I use this as a tinted moisturiser, it glides on easily and leaves my skin looking so much better – just a hint of colour and a healthy glow.” Another comments: “Applies well, blurs imperfections and I feel protected.”
A third follows with: “Love this product , has a lovely sheer tint , enough to wear on its own to blur imperfections on no make up days and illuminates the skin to give off a healthy glow. I am on my second tube. good UV protection.”
If you’re after more of these kinds of hybrid skincare formulas, we also suggest Charlotte Tilbury’s Unisex Healthy Glow Hydrating Tint, £39. The bronzing pigments effortlessly fade to match your natural skin tone while giving it a burst of hydration. Or, try Collection Cosmetics Skin Tint for £6.99, which is packed with ingredients such as Niacinamide, Vitamin C and Squalane to smooth the skin’s texture, minimise pores and visibly hydrate.
