Monoderma Skin Vitamins - Lightening Anti-Aging (C10)

These little capsules in medicine-esque blister packs are quite cute.
When you open a capsule, the serum inside is a cloudy fluid that absorbs super quickly into the skin!
My skin feels so soft after using it!

The serum contains 10% ascorbic acid... and that seems to be the only active ingredient.

There is no real smell but I did accidentally taste it and it was awful! 

Price 1/5 ($49.95 for 28 x 0.5mL capsules)
Scent: 2.5/5 (no real scent)
Effectiveness: 3/5

John Frieda - Go Blonder - In Shower Lightening Treatment

Ok, so being the ham that I am, I didn't take before and after photos...
But I did notice a shade difference before and after!
A noticeable shade lighter.

It was easy to use, smelled like hair bleach, but didn't feel rough on my hair/scalp.

As a once off treatment before an event, this is a good option.
(And at the price it is, you wouldn't want to do it too often)

Price: 1/5 ($14.99 for 34mL, one round)
Scent: 1/5 (don't sniff)
Effectiveness: 3/5

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Shampoo

This is a lightening shampoo that I have used on an off for the past three years or so.
It doesn't upset my scalp, which is nice and is of good shampoo texture (not too thick, definitely not too thin) and lather (nothing annoys me more than a shampoo without lather).

The yellow liquid has a lovely lemon-soap scent and one tube lasts quite a while, even on my long locks.

The down side is the price, which is why I always get it on special (rrp $18)

As far as lightening goes, it is very gradual and if you wanted a faster, gentle lightening, I'd recommend the old lemon juice trick. 
Do not bother with this shampoo unless you are already a dark blonde or lighter, or you will be waiting a loooooooooooooong time.

Even though it is slow, it is a fun little addition to shower time and good things come to those who wait.

Price: 2/5
Odour: 4/5
Efficiency: 3/5