Amore Lee Cosmetics - Immortelle 3-1 Anti-Aging Facial Serum - Lavender Scented

This is actually the old formula, the new formula is opaque, it changed in 2018.
There was a choice of unscented or lavender, I of course chose the lavender scent and it smells so lovely!

In my bottle there is a (majority) oil layer and a small aqueous layer. This aqueous layer can become sticky when dried on the skin. The oil layer is great, not sticky and leaves my skin looking nice the day after (I use it at night).

This is a really nice facial oil and I would love to try the new formula at some point in the future!

Price:  3/5 ($43.01 for 60mL)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 4.5/5

Körner - Prove Real - Serum

This serum pills, smells like moist towelettes and just annoys me.
It does moisturise the skin, but the part of it always pills off.

I really wanted to like this :(

Price: 1/5 ($54.69 for 30mL)
Scent: 2/5
Effectiveness: 1/5

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

Revitanail - Keratin Strengthening Serum

This is another item I tried after seeing my bff using it.

And while Revitanail is a good brand, I don't think this had any real benefit.

My nails aren't any stronger after extended use and I think it is making hangnails more frequent. :(

I think it may have also contributed to some of my nails developing onycholysis D:

My bff hasn't noticed much improvement either (and she has significantly weaker nails than me naturally).

Price: 2/5 ($19.99 for 30mL)
Scent: 2.5/5 (very faint, clean scent)
Effectiveness: 0/5

The Body Shop - Moisture White - Shiso Overnight Triple Boost Serum

I got this on sale because they are changing/ they changed the packaging.

I applied it at night, after cleansing but before moisturising.
It was lightweight, absorbed quickly, has a very slight shimmer, and has a clean/ fresh scent.

And you KNOW how I feel about shimmer!

My skin was RADIANT after using this for a week!
Noticeably radiant!
I used it leading up to going overseas (so I felt like a damn queen!)


Price: 2/5 (RRP $49.95 for 30mL, now Drops of Light serum)
Scent: 4/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

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! - My Scheming 2 in 1 Neroli Mask

I LOVE NEROLI! 
A cirtus-floral scent? Sign me up!
This came with a serum to put on afterward, which was fun, and they do give you a generous amount.