I’M A DERMATOLOGIST and this is what I put on my face

Here’s how skin specialist Dr Alexis Granite, 47, keeps her complexion healthy and youthful looking

Two cleansers

I cleanse twice a day, using a cream-based product in the morning and a gel/foam formula at night. I like Cerave Hydrating Cream-to-foam Cleanser (£12.50, cultbeauty. co.uk) and Bioderma Hydrabio Moisturising Cleansing Milk (£15.05, makeup.uk). In the evening I use Natura Bissé Oxygen Mousse (£49, johnbellcroyden.co.uk). It’s brilliant at removing make-up and oil but isn’t overly stripping.

Vitamin C serum

I always apply an antioxidant serum in the morning and right now I’m using the cult favourite of beauty editors Skinceuticals CE Ferulic (£165, skinceuticals.co.uk). I also like Medik8 Super C Ferulic (£59, medik8.com).

Layered hydration

I prefer a mixture of Tatcha The Dewy Serum (£86, tatcha.co.uk) and Augustinus Bader The Cream (£74, augustinusbader. com). I know they are expensive, but this combination really works for me. The serum gently exfoliates and hydrates and the Bader cream is action-packed with peptides, as well as vitamins A and C. It also sits nicely under make-up.

A prescription cream

I use a prescription-strength retinoid called Ketrel at night, so I make sure not to apply any other actives then. When it comes to trying a retinoid, I suggest my clients start with an over-the-counter product. I always recommend Skinceuticals Retinol 0.3 Refining Night Cream (£80, skinceuticals.co.uk), a concentrated formula for ageing and blemish-prone skin, or Medik8 Intelligent Retinol Supercharged Vitamin A Serum (£37, medik8.com).

Conservative tweakments

I have Botox (from £325) and skin boosters (injectable moisturiser) such as Belotero Revive or Volite (from £1,000) every four to six months. Once a year, I have a tiny bit of filler, which definitely has its place, but I use it very conservatively as you can easily overdo it. To address pigmentation, I’m planning to try the Moxi laser at my clinic (from £700, sarahchapman.com).

Non-negotiable sunscreen

Mesoestetic is a great brand – I really like its Melan 130 Pigment Control SPF (£60.71, efskin.com). I also rate La Roche-posay Anthelios Anti-shine Invisible Fresh Mist SPF 50 (£17.90, laroche-posay.co.uk), which is good for easy reapplication.

Where to spend – and where to save

You can get away with a high-street moisturiser. I rate Avène Hydrance Aqua-gel (£25.25, boots.com) for acneprone skin, La Roche-posay Toleriane Sensitive Cream Moisturiser (£21, laroche-posay. co.uk) for sensitive skin and Beauty Pie Super Healthy Skin Daily Moisture Lotion (£15 for members, beautypie.com) for normal types.

Spend your money on the products containing active ingredients (vitamin C, niacinamide, retinol). In more expensive skincare brands, such as Skinceuticals or Augustinus Bader, these are often at higher percentages, meaning they are more effective.