Shiseido - White Lucent - Brightening Moisturising Emulsion
I quite liked this, the sample even came in a glass bottle, which was really nice.
The scent it faint and almost soapy, but not unpleasant.
It leaves the skin looking really nice.
If I had the money for this I would buy it again.
Price: 1/5 (~$90 for 74mL)
Scent: 4/5
Effectiveness: 4/5
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Masquerade! - Dr. Jart+ - Brightening Solution
Aeroplane mask!
This is a microfiber sheet mask, with a backing sheet, and a faint vitamin-like scent.
Masquerade! - Shining Nature Purity - Diamond Brightening Ampoule Mask
Aeroplane mask!
This is a thin sheet mask that smells like nectarines! :D
The Body Shop - Drops of Light - Pure Healthy Brightening Serum
This is like water!
It isn't sticky or viscous.
It absorbs so quickly and has a soft, subtle green scent.
Because it is so subtle, you almost think it may just be water.
But my skin is brighter and more evenly toned.
The packaging is really nice.
The glass bottle gives it a good weight, the glass dropper is great and the all white packaging is a nice presentation.
Price: 2/5 ($49.95 for 30mL)
Scent: 4.5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5
Garnier - Light Complete - White Speed - Multi-Action Brightening Scrub
As you may be able to guess by the product name, I picked this up at The Reject Shop.
It isn't normally available in the market here.
It contains pure lemon essence (I love citrus) and microbeads (which I am not so fond of, they are not biodegradable).
It claims to make you 'one tone fairer in one wash' which is absolute bulls**t.
The scent is a mix of lemon and banana (why they bring this noise?!).
It cleans well and is a good exfoliate.
But given the banana scent and plastic microbeads, I won't be getting this again.
Price: 5/5 ($2.50 for 100mL)
Scent: 2/5
Effectiveness: 3.5/5
The Body Shop - Drops of Light - Pure Healthy Brightening Day Cream
I loved using this, although to be fair, I used it as a night cream.
It has a fresh, clean scent and absorbs well.
It doesn't feel to heavy, so you can wear at during the day.
I love how this made my skin look!
The packaging is sleek and has a nice weight (the jar is made of glass)
Price: 3/5 (RRP $42.95 for 50mL)
Scent: 4.5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5
Masquerade! - Sephora - Pearl Mask
This fibre mask claims to be perfecting (Pfft, I'm already perfect!) and brightening.
It smells kind of oceanic and acidic, and there was a good amount of serum.
I quite like this one :)
Avon - Anew - 10% Vitamin C Serum
I loved this!
I got so many comments while using this ("Are you ok? You look pale." = brighter skin) and I could see the improvement.
It smells citrus, oily, and slightly nutty. It soaks in well and skin immediately feel softer.
Just remember to use it at night, as it may make your skin more sensitive to light.
Price: 2/5 ($35 for 30mL)
Scent: 4/5
Effectiveness: 5/5
Masquerade! - Etude House I Need You, Mugwort
This mask is meant to be soothing and brightening, with mugwort, honeysuckle, peach and ginkgo biloba. I really liked this one! My skin felt lovely afterwards :)
