I’d first spotted Skinade on social media platforms like Instagram, where the likes of Millie Mackintosh, Lucy Watson and Jo Whiley have been posting pictures of the supplement and raving about the effects it has had on their skin.

So when the opportunity arose to road-test Skinade, which is available from the House Beauty Spa for £90 for 30 days’ supply, I couldn’t resist and had soon enlisted my mother to join me in trialling this new celebrity essential.

Without getting too specific, I’m in my 30s and my mother is a few years older (don’t worry, mum – that’s all I’m revealing!) I’m hopeful that I’ve inherited my parents’ good genes; my friends have been asking my mother to spill her skincare secrets since we were teens and my father also looks far younger than his years. However, I have noticed those pesky fine lines and signs of sun damage and have been seeking the holy grail of miracle eye creams with increasing enthusiasm ever since my early twenties.

I’m pretty happy with my diet and skincare regime and I exercise regularly and happily sip two litres of water a day, so I wasn’t entirely sure how much difference a supplement would make. However, within a few days of taking Skinade, my skin already felt softer and I could see the fine lines around my eyes beginning to recede (having witnessed this process in reverse ever since my early twenties, this was a very exciting development).

After a month of taking Skinade, my skin was noticeably brighter, softer and fine lines were fading. I also felt that my hair was beginning to look a little fuller and healthier and I’m convinced I’ve also seen an improvement in my energy levels. Devotees of Skinade say I’ll notice even more significant results in the longer term. I’m inclined to believe them and would recommend this product to anyone. It’s not cheap, but it really does deliver.