If you haven’t heard of La Solution 10 de Chanel, that’s probably because, like all the most sophisticated skincare products, it slips under the radar somewhat. But there’s a reason it’s adored by make-up artists, beauty editors alike, as well as my extremely fussy skincare-obsessed mum alike. It soothes, de-stresses and defends - reinforcing the skin’s barrier function without irritating sensitive skin.

Simply put: it’s both gentle efficacious. It’s considered one of the for out there. It’s non-comedogenic and protects the skin against pollution and other environmental aggressors.

It’s also the perfect product for those who are and for those with temporarily sensitised skin after increased or a non-invasive dermatological procedure. This moisturiser only contains 10 ingredients - no more, no less. It's truly effective without any unnecessary ingredients that might cause irritation.

With such a carefully curated ingredients list, this makes it perfect for super reactive skin. How do I know? My mum has just about the most sensitive skin of anyone I’ve ever met, and the La Solution 10 de Chanel is the only moisturiser she’s used for . It doesn’t cause her rosacea to flare up and there’s none of the dry, itchy flakiness that she typically experiences with just about every other face cream she tries.

Her skin positively glows every time she uses this stuff, so much so that I received many a surprised comment on my Instagram after posting about her 60th b.