I'm a beauty expert, here's why M&S's skincare products are seriously underrated

This creamy, smoothing, buttery soft moisturiser has fast become my go-to, and I've tested hundreds of products over the years a beauty journalist. It's the perfect balance between creamy and nourishing but not too heavy, rich or greasy for my combination skin. It takes seconds to massage in, doesn't leave any unwanted shine and left my skin hydrated. If you try anything from the Formula range, make it this, there's a reason it's a bestseller.

While I tried the newer Light Sleep Cream, if you have a drier skin type, the original version (Sleep and Replenish Ultimate Sleep Cream, £22.50) would most probably be the best fit for you. 

If you struggle with dry skin then you need to try this face oil. Not only does it smell fantastic, it takes just days to see results from daily use. I typically get patches of dryness around my nostrils and on my cheeks and I found a couple drops of this every evening made them go away. It's brilliant for improving texture and adding suppleness.

I also love how well the pipette bottle picks up product, without it leaking or dripping down the side.

While I'm the first to say an eye cream isn't essential, I really enjoyed using this pot from the Formula line. It both soothed my tired under eyes first thing in the morning, but also was a lovely, hydrating base to apply make-up on top off, especially concealer. It's a very lightweight, creamy texture that doesn't leave your skin feeling weighed down, no matter how much I applied. Thanks to a formula rich in shea butter and marula oil, it would be perfect if you have dry under eyes, too. 

This is a cream-based cleanser that can be used first thing in the morning on bare skin, or to remove make-up before bed. I loved how it was equally efficient at both, leaving skin super soft and smooth after every use. 

The formula is rich in squalane, marula oil and a retinol complex, which combined, work together to soothe dryness and ageing. While I can't speak to the latter after only a few weeks of use, I did see a big improvement immediately in texture around my nose and on my cheeks. For £15, this definitely feels much more luxurious - I've used cleansers from pricer brands that weren't as good as both cleansing skin and removing make-up in one go. 

I love a body scrub. It's a great addition to your shower routine because it keeps ingrown hairs on your legs at bay, is the quickest way to smoother skin and get off dead skin cells. However, I'm a firm believer that a body scrub shouldn't cost a fortune. 

This cherry scented scrub ticks every box. It's less than a tenner, is a decent size tub that fits on the side of my bath without falling off, smells delicious and leaves skin silky soft. For £8, you can't go wrong. 

Filled with a range of sought-after brands like Clinique, REN, L’Occitane and more, this lavish beauty bag, complete with a reusable cosmetic bag, can be yours for £30 when you spend £35 on clothing, home or beauty in-store or online.