Elemis - Daily Moisture Boost - Time for Men

This is a lightweight moisturiser that smells like green tea.
It is a product 'for men' and I could see the scent being considered unisex.

It contains Green Tamanu oil, Cactus Cerus flower, citrus oils (doubt it), chestnut, and bamboo.

The packaging says "Time for Men"... which does NOT make me think of Elemis!

Once on, it seems to leave a bit of a sticky residue on the skin (which neither sex wants).

Price: 2/5 ($69.00 for 50mL)
Scent: 4/5
Effectiveness: 2/5

The Body Shop - Peppermint - Reviving Leg Gel

Like the other items in the peppermint range, this has a 'candy sweet' peppermint scent, which is delightful!

It is cooling and surprisingly more viscous than you would predict for a gel.

It leaves a bit of a residue on the skin which can be a bit sticky.

While it smells great, skip this and get the lotion instead.

Price: 1/5 (~$18 for 250mL)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 3/5 

GU:AAM Method - Whitening Serum

This came to me by way of Memebox (before they abandoned their Australian fan base) and I wish I could like it.

It is sticky and pills. It doesn't absorb at all and smells really unimpressive (weak/ slightly gross).
It just feels like putting diluted glue on your face, and feels just as beneficial.

It contains black pearl and conchiolin 35... but it is just a waste of the gem...

"I want a brightening serum that doesn't suck" Solution:

This Avon vitamin c serum is amazing!

Price: 2.5/5 ($30 for 60mL)
Scent: 1/5
Effectiveness: 0/5

Maybelline - Express Remover

I got this for easier nail polish removal while traveling (U.S.A.) and it worked well for that purpose.

I was intitally worried that it would be bad for my fingers (the non-nail side being exposed to nail polish remover) but the formulation isn't harsh.

My three issues with this product:

- It did start to leak after a while.

- The remover evaporated over time (even when closed).

- After a few uses (especially for glittery polishes), the colour builds up and can stain your fingers and make them sticky.

At the end of the day, the foam on the inside just acts as a cotton wool ball you would usually use. And the foam is not biodegradable.

So this is for lazy, littering fools XD

Price: 3/5 (RRP $9.95 for 75mL)
Scent: 0/5 (don't sniff nail polish remover)
Effectiveness: 2.5/5