Vitamin C is considered to be one of the best ingredients for pro-ageing support - and the key to maintaining a smooth, even complexion . Combined with peptides, which are the building blocks of certain proteins needed by the skin, and niacinamide, it helps to achieve a more radiant complexion and reduce breakouts. And although you probably consume all of them in your diet, there's no way of guaranteeing that they go directly into your skin.

Using serums and other topical products is the most direct way to get these benefits . The Olay Super Serum is one of the best on the market, and it has just been reduced from £39.99 to £18.

99 at Amazon - this is cheaper than getting it from Boots (£19.99). Formulated with five potent ingredients, it works to better skin texture, even out skin tone, firm the complexion, smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, and deeply hydrate.

READ MORE: Skincare expert's top tips and products for repairing skin after summer For enhanced results, you can use it alongside the Olay Regenerist Niacinamide Day Cream Face Moisturiser SPF 30 , currently on offer at £18.99 at Amazon. The serum has a 4.

3 rating from across 229 reviews . A very pleased shopper wrote: "This serum has become a staple in my skincare routine, it absorbs quickly, leaving my skin feeling soft, plump, and hydrated. I've noticed a visible improvement in my overall complexion, with a more even tone and reduced fine lines - it's a little luxury that delivers big results .

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