Tried and Tested - Best whitening serums

Water-based serums are fast absorbing  serve as essential boosters to our daily skincare regimen. They penetrates fast to target a host of concerns, including dark spots, pigmentation and dullness. Apply before using moisturiser can further enhance results and improve hydration.

I have tested these premium skincare brands and here are my verdict.

SK-II

Whitening Power Spot Specialist 30ml

$176

Beautiful packaging. Within a week, I see already see lightening and brightening of my skintone. I really thought it brightened my skin, but it was all very temporary. And after that I couldn't really see any further improvement. At 30ml , it merely lasted a month. I guess it is too expensive for me to repurchase with little result.

Pros: Hydrating, fast absorbing gel-like consistency, fragrance free

Cons: Expensive, little result

Rating: 3.5/5

DERMEDICS

Meso White Booster - 100ml

$255

This is another wonderful product from Dermedics. At first, I did not see any result. I thought it was a waste of money but i continue to give it more time for it to work. By the third week, my skin is more radiant n glowing and my friends noticed it too. my scars faded quite a bit. This serum is not exactly cheap but still reasonably priced for a large quantity at 100ml and calculated to $67.30 for 30ml.

 Dermedics products ingredients are also backed by clinical studies .

Pros: Thin water-based liquid, fast absorbing, no artificial fragrance, truly made a difference in overall brightening, reasonably priced for 100ml

Cons: Does not have smaller bottle for first trial 

Rating 4.5/5

SHISEIDO 

White Lucent Serum - 30ml

$159

Worst serum ever, clogged my pores and causes breakouts on my 2nd day of application. Not recommended for acne-prone skin.

Pros: Haven't use enough to notice any result

Cons: Causes outbreaks for acne-prone skin

Rating;1/5

 DIOR

Capture Totale One Essential - 30ml

$247

The first thing I didn't like about this product is the smell. It smelt very perfume-like, It absorbs really fast however it does not feel moisturising. I haven't seen any improvement also.

Pros: -

Cons - Too expensive and no visible result. Smells artificial .

Rating: 1/5