When is a serum not a serum…? Well, quite often, in our experience – because facial oils often call themselves ‘serums’. This is one of them – and we want to clear that up, because no ACTUAL serum we’ve ever tried has felt as nourishing and replenishing as this does, from first drop.

Formulated by Vanderohe’s Olivia Thorpe to tackle her own sensitivities and severe skin allergies, we can confirm it’s wonderfully gentle on our own somewhat touchy skins. (And it’s good for all ages, we’re finding, from youngest team member Amy upwards).

Vanderohe No.1 Nourishing Face Serum/£88 for 30 ml at vanderohe.com