skinfood premium tomato whitening essence

 the packaging: the sample packaging is different from the full size product packaging. the full size is probably in a screw top bottle, probably glass bottle. but the sample is in a plastic bottle with the pump on top. i prefer the pump over the screw top of the emulsion. the pump makes it easier to get the product out.

the smell: err... honestly i can't pick any scent, so i guess it's either odorless or it's very subtle.

the product: it's a clear watery-like substance. not as runny as the water, but not that thick to call it a gel cream either. it's quick to absorb, and it doesn't leave sticky feeling afterwards.

the result: please duly noted that i'm pregnant at the moment i'm trying this essence, so my hormone might messed up with the result. all i know is this essence didn't cause any breakouts, it didn't dry out my skin nor make it oilier.. as for the brightening result, i use it for almost 2-3 weeks, and i use it twice, morning and afternoon. i don't notice instant brightening result. but the picture said otherwise. my skin do look a bit brighter than before. but i'm more home-bound than usual, and it's starting to rain all day or no sun at all, so i spent most of my last couple days at home, without sunshine, so it might mess with the result.

overall, this is probably a promising whitening essence for combination-oily skin. but don't expect instant brightening effect. probably if i'll work outdoor more and need brightening essence again, i'll probably buy this one.