WHAT skincare to buy? That's the million dollar question, but the truth is, every woman's skin is as different as her personality and what works best would depend on her skin type, genetics, skincare routine, diet and lifestyle. So, really, there isn’t a one-brand-fits-all formula that is guaranteed to work for everyone.

So, what’s a gal to do?

Well, the best thing would be to spend time getting to know your skin and find out what makes it thrive. Over the years, after trying numerous brands, I have found my favourites. However, as I grow older, I notice that what used to work well before may not be as effective now – so I start experimenting all over again.

Some skincare brands understand that women need to do this and offer new customers a starter kit. That way, you’re not stuck with an entire range of skincare that does absolutely nothing for your skin!

While some brands require the customer to buy a product before they can purchase the trial-size kit (which I’ve always thought a peculiar retail approach), there are brands that allow you to take home a cute little set of products to let you find out in your own time if you want to come back for more.