“I am all about skincare that works. The frilly things like appearance, smell, texture and packaging bother me far less in making my purchasing decisions. You can probably tell from this: the packaging is very unexciting but it’s basic and functional. Also, the product is brown in colour – it’s not the most glamorous to look at!

“Instead, the beneficial ingredients such as kojic acid, azelaic acid, niacinamide, salicylic acid and alpha arbutin were the main pull factor in trying the product.

“Over the counter skincare can sometimes be a bit hit and miss in delivering results, but this product has certainly helped my skin. The Maintenance Cream has helped even out my skin tone and reduce signs of pigmentation, which is a common issue in darker skin types such as mine.

“It has also helped reduce the appearance of my pore size which has been an ongoing problem over the years with my oily, acneic skin.

“The product does cause mild peeling and I am currently using it two to three times a week. However, it is best tolerated at night. I appreciate it has a hefty price point but I would rather use less, which works, than more on a complex routine which does little.”

Pretty Damn Good: the skincare product a consultant dermatologist relies on when treating hyperpigmentation