A woman in her 40s says her skin is better than it was 20 years ago - and its all down to simple skincare and one product she swears by. Many people spend years experimenting with different skincare products in search of the one that gives them the most radiant complexion. Skincare enthusiasts are bombarded daily with social media posts advising which products to are a "must" purchase and techniques to use for a flawless look.

However, a skincare expert insists that often keeping it simple can be the best thing for a glowing complexion. Natalie Steinborn, better known as 'The Beauty Recluse' on her website and social media pages, is a huge fan of building easy skincare routines on a budget. She insists that her skin is a lot more healthy now than it was when she was in her 20s.

Read More Related Articles L'Occitane, Aesop and Sol de Janeiro fans snap up Lidl's 'luxury' £2.49 beauty range The expert says it has "taken her years to realise" that the cost of skincare "does not determine how good your skin looks". She believes that some more expensive formulas may work "a tad faster", but glowing skin is all down to routine and results.

Apparently, these can be done with less expensive products. Natalie said: "We do not need to spend a lot of money on skincare to achieve our skin goals. The Nivea moisturiser in the blue tin is almost identical to La Mer and it's brilliant.

"Vaseline is so underrated. What that stuff does for moisture loss is insane. Trust me and try it, you will.