When Garnier brought their skincare into Malaysia a year ago, I would pause by the counter every so often to check it out. The lemony yellow packaging of the Light line was very eye catching in a pharmacy filled with white clinical bottles. I’d sniff the lemon essence and play with the testers but I never got round to trying it. I’d only tried the Garnier tissue mask.
A year later, I was kindly invited by Garnier to the media launch of a new product in the Garnier Light line – the BodyLight Brightening Exfoliating Scrub and BodyLight Whitening Hydrating UV lotion. Yes, Garnier has expanded from face to body. This is so you look even toned all over yes? 🙂
The 3 main ingredients in the Bodylight line are:-
- Lemon Essence – for exfoliating and illuminating the skin
- Mulberry Extract – for suppressing and preventing uneven skin ton
- UV Filters – to protect from the sun and further uneveness
I tested the products in situ and I can tell you that from a first impression, the Bodylight Exfoliating Scrub is simply wonderful! My skin was so smooth after the exfoliation. The body lotion is light and feels refreshing and importantly, sinks right in without feeling sticky! The lemon scent is still very strong and that bugs me a little to be honest but it dissipates after a while.
Garnier says that there will be visible lightening of the skin in 4 weeks with regular usage. They even handed out a ruler that measures the colour of the skin so you can compare. Well, I’m going to put them to the test – give me 4 weeks and I’ll be back to tell you if it really works or not!
Garnier Bodylight Exfoliating Scrub and Whitening Hydrating UV lotion will be available in most pharmacies in Malaysia from mid November 2008.
plue says
November 6, 2008 at 9:07 amgoodie!
i like their brightening face scrub and facial wash right from the beginning!
can’t wait to try!!!
beetrice says
November 6, 2008 at 10:16 amooo…I gotta give this a try – the lemon scent is a plus point for me though…I love lemon!! LOL..
Nikki says
November 6, 2008 at 10:44 amI will be heading to local Watson’s to check these out!!!!
Penelope says
November 6, 2008 at 12:58 pmyippie…definitely a good news for me since i’m using the Garnier Light for my face…love the lemony smell…
Natalie says
November 6, 2008 at 2:07 pmWhitening scrub? sounds promising…:-) I think I need one now. Thanks for recommendation!
rinnah says
November 6, 2008 at 3:08 pmYou’re already very fair to begin with worrr… I’m curious to see how much lighter/brighter your skin will be!
Celine says
November 6, 2008 at 3:10 pmIt has finally reached our shores, I have seen them in Singapore last year I think. Must admit the current Garnier products are either manufactured in China or somewhere unlike the earlier Garnier products which I saw in the stores in UK in 2002. Garnier is part of Loreal hence their range is slightly cheaper but with all the testing done at Loreal’s labs, there must be a certain degree of goodness in them.
Monstro says
November 6, 2008 at 3:43 pmI love body scrubs! I’m there, dude.
ParisB says
November 7, 2008 at 11:03 am@plue : I’m told it’ll be out Mid November. Probably have promotional prices 😉
@beetrice: Lemony scents are nice but in small doses for me 🙂
ParisB says
November 7, 2008 at 11:04 am@Nikki : Let us know if you see it in PH!
@Penelope:Hmm… so many people using the Garnier for face – I should try!
@Natalie: Personally, I’m not expecting too much whitening!
ParisB says
November 7, 2008 at 11:05 am@rinnah : *giggles* Yep! That’s my exact thought haha…
@celine: Yeah I remember seeing them in Singapore too. Garnier in Asia is produced for the Asian market so we aren’t seeing the same products/manufacturers that you see in Europe. I think its a pretty decent brand.
ParisB says
November 7, 2008 at 11:06 am@Monstro : Sniff it first – in case it disagrees with your currently delicate nose 😉
amey says
November 30, 2008 at 3:00 ami have a mere backacne. should i use this product coz i do interested to try them. any suggestion please
ParisB says
November 30, 2008 at 11:19 am@amey : It is not medicated, merely a body scrub. Try products with tea tree oil in them for bacne
mariecruzz says
December 3, 2008 at 3:17 pmi certainly like this body lotion..my hubby like to smell the lemon essence from my skin..
plus my body felt really fresh n ready to be on the spotlight..so, u guys should go n buy it..
Jennifer says
December 6, 2009 at 5:54 pmCan we use the Garnier Light Brightening Scrub Wash every day and night?
I was told by someone that we cant use scrub everyday/
rey samy says
May 28, 2010 at 9:47 pmi live in australia and want to buy the garnier lightening body products online, can you direct me to the website to do this. thanks
zuha seherin says
June 15, 2010 at 3:23 amis this really useful??
ParisB says
June 15, 2010 at 8:59 amyes
ame says
September 19, 2010 at 1:41 amI tried this product and I really love it so much. But to much disappointment, I couldnt get Garnier Body Scrub in Singapore anymore. I searched all Watson, PH islandwide and couldnt get it. Can anyone advise me where to get the Garnier Bodey Scrub? I have seen another scrub but is scrub wash, which I suppose is only meant for face. I am looking for Garnier Body Scrub please.
maya says
January 16, 2011 at 9:12 amdoes anyone know where i can buy this product i have searched everywhere i couldn’t find it. and which one should i get for body lighting .im lil confused or they just all come together? i would love to try it.
thank you