Today, I am going to talk about a moisturizing lotion from Garnier, which is light on skin and fast-absorbing. The moisturizer also gives a little brightening effect on the skin. I am talking about Garnier Skin Naturals Sun Control Daily Moisturiser with SPF15 and UVA+ sun protection. Let’s dive into the details straight away.
About Garnier Skin Naturals Sun Control Daily Moisturiser SPF 15 UVA+
The light moisturizer is formulated with Mexoryl SX with Vitamin E and Glycerol & Extracts of Coriander. It basically gives daily moisturization while protecting your skin from UVA & UVB rays, which causes skin darkening and premature skin aging. According to Garnier, Mexoryl SX gives protection from the sun’s harmful rays. Vitamin E protects against free radicals which delay skin aging. Glycerol retails skin moisture and nourishes skin deep inside. It has been tested dermatologically so that it does not cause any skin allergies.
Price
Rs. 185 for 50ml. Buy here.
Ingredients
Packaging
It comes in a white opaque plastic bottle with an orange cap. It has a nozzle at one end to disperse the product. There are eye-catching orange graphics and information printed in the pack. The pack is sleek to carry in your handbag. There is also another version of this daily moisturizer. It also comes in SPF 6 but still gives protection from UVA & UVB rays.
Colour, Texture & Smell
The moisturizer is a lightweight lotion. It is pinkish white lotion. It gets absorbed fast when rubbing onto the skin. There is no stickiness left afterward. The smell of this lotion is mild but powdery sweet. It goes away from the skin pretty soon.
My Skin Type
Oily, sensitive, and acne-prone. It turns combination during winter.
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My Experience
My skin never likes creams. It either breaks out badly as I did from The Face Shop White Seed Moisturiser, or my skin gets suffocated like I get blocked pores from Pond’s White Beauty Day Cream. Hence lightweight moisturizers or serums are a safe bet for my skin. Garnier Sun Control Daily Moisturiser is also a lightweight formula that sinks into my skin within seconds leaving it soft and supple. There is no greasy-ness felt afterward, but the skin is moisturized fully.
There is little pinkish tint in the lotion hence my skin also looks like I have applied Lacto Calamine on my face, little white cast is expected due to the presence of SPF 15. Even that little bit of SPF can give you a white cast. My skin stays moisturized the whole day long, and there are no dry spots or dullness on my face afterward. Since it contains SPF 15, I was a bit hesitant about even using this first but I like to take my chances. It did not break my skin anyhow.
I think it is a basic moisturizer with little sun protection. My all-time favorite Clean n Clear oil-free moisturizer is much cheaper than this one, but then Clean n Clear one, does not contain any sun protection. Garnier Sun Control is more concentrated in consistency than Clean n Clear moisturizer.
Likes
- Lightweight fast-absorbing formula.
- Moisturizes skin very well without making it greasy or oily.
- Gives matte finish with little brightening effect
- Contains SPF15 and gives protection from UVA & UVB rays.
- Does not break out my skin nor does it block pores.
- Dermatologically tested for skin allergies.
- Suits all skin types especially for oily and combination skins.
- Affordable.
- Easily available.
- Sleek and attractive packaging.
Dislikes
- Gives little white cast.
- Can not replace heavy moisturizing cold creams for dry skins. I do not think a product should be named Sun Control if it contains only SPF 15, which is not enough to face the sun the whole day long. You must re-apply the lotion after every few minutes to protect yourself from skin darkening and premature aging.
Summary: 3.5/5
It is a lightweight moisturizing lotion perfect to moisturize normal to oily skins without giving breakouts. It has also added sun protection. But if you have to be out in the sun, do not rely on this moisturizer for sun protection. I take this lotion as a moisturizer only which is affordable and comes in travel-friendly packaging.
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I have been also lately testing out Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturiser which I bought last week. Will be putting up my views on this moisturizer very soon which is already popular among oily to combination skinned girls.
See you real soon, XOXO.
—
Nisha Malik ❤
