Shameless Indulgence

TREAT skin that’s dried out over the summer with Guerlain’s new luxury serum, Double R (now £89.25, johnlewis.com). The two-in-one renew and repair serum has a hefty price tag, but contains Guerlain’s signature royal jelly to help reduce signs of ageing.

This is produced by black bees from the island of Ouessant, Brittany, and it’s thought to be one of the world’s most effective healing substances.

The serum also contains gentle peeling technology to refine skin’s texture and repair fragmented collagen. Apply morning and evening, before your usual moisturiser. Skin should become firm and luminous, with tightened pores and reduced wrinkles.