I’m an ambassador for a number of skincare and beauty brands. Part of my role is to continually promote branded products that I feel are a cut above the rest. Yet my most heavily advocated product on social media isn’t tied into an ambassador program at all, nor do I get paid for shouting about it. I recommend it so regularly (at least once a week) because I love it, and because it really has revolutionised my skincare regime; It’s MyChelle’s Advanced Argan Oil.

Since discovering MyChelle Dermaceuticals and their range of beauty journo recommended products, I’ve become a huge fan of the brand; their commendable stance on the environment, cruelty-free promise and commitment to non-toxic 100% natural ingredients chimes solidly with my own skincare ethos. So when I was recently asked if I wanted to try something new, I took the opportunity to trial something I’ve been eying up for a while.

Apple Brightening Serum

The Apple Brightening Serum combines clinically proven ingredients to rapidly diminish the appearance of discolouration and sun-damage. Revolutionary PhytoCellTec™ Apple Stem Cells trigger skin’s natural regenerative process while reducing line depth up to 15% in just 4 weeks, whilst breakthrough Peptide Melanostatine®5 interrupts the reaction that causes hyperpigmentation to deliver a 33% improvement in skin’s tone and clarity.

It’s recommended for skin affected by photo-aging and hyperpigmentation where the sun and other environmental pressures have taken their toll. On the face of it, this might not seem like the best fit for my relatively immature and youthful skin, but in fact I do have some spots of rosacea on my cheeks caused by severe sunburn when I was a teenager. For years, I’ve covered these small superficial dilated blood vessels up with make-up and haven’t made a conscious effort to treat them.

I’ve been using this vegan-friendly and gluten-free serum religiously now for some 3 weeks (in conjunction with a gluten and dairy free diet as part of my Juice Plus+ trial). I didn’t have huge expectations given these burst blood vessels have been with me for some 10+ years now, and I honestly did not know how Mychelle’s Advanced Argan Oil can be bettered in terms of hydration and skin soothing. But once again, I’m hugely impressed.

I’ve been using the serum in the mornings before applying make-up, and it’s great for taking excess oil out of my skin and creating a matt base. Around week 1 my pores began to shrink and areas of dullness looked revitalised. Now, at week 3, my skin is clear, the tone has evened out and my entire complexion has lifted. The elasticity of the skin just above my cheeks (my only problem area) is tighter than it’s been since my teens.

Scentwise, the apple really comes through, and there’s a vaguely medicinal smell too. It’s a fresh and clean scent and not offensive whatsoever.

It’s one of the pricier serums from MyChelle but worth every penny at £38.

Apple Brightening Cream

This luxurious Apple Brightening Cream powered by Apple Plant Stem Cells and Daisy Flower Extract delivers a luminous and even-toned complexion. Rich in Antioxidants to hydrate and plump, your skin will look radiant and healthier.

At night, I’ve been using this moisturiser to hydrate my skin whilst I sleep. It’s rich, mild and soothing to apply and sinks in beautifully. In the winter parts of my complexion suffer from dryness (on my cheeks, around my hairline and in the middle of my forehead) due to radical temperature changes and the reintroduction of central heating. This is improved dramatically by argan oil and intensive nightcreams - yet Mychelle’s apple brightening cream is really holding its own as a standalone solution.

Upon waking, my skin gets its usual deep cleanse and is left far more supple and hydrated than before. Its physical appearance is as described above and has a natural luminosity previously lacking. If I’m staying in for the day, I use this in the mornings and go make-up free. Despite long days sat by radiators and without natural sunlight, my skin stays smooth and firm to the touch, with zero dryness or blemishes. It’s a bit of a miracle.

I also give myself a weekly facial be applying a generous layer of this then popping a warm damp cloth on my face. Much like a spa, this acts to cleanse pores and coax out dirt, old sebum and traces of make-up. It’s like giving your skin a drink of water and flushes out all the usual nasties. For the following few days I really notice how fresh and clean I look and have had a few comments from family and friends.

The scent is very similar to the serum, but with hints of mango and blood orange extract. All for this for a very reasonable £24.50 from MyChelle.

More information

To experience the range for yourself, go to mychelleuk.com or check them out on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube or Instagram.

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