The boys and I went to London to visit the Queen. Not she of stamps and Royal duties, far more exciting than that, we were fortunate enough to have a private audience with Bharti Vyas. Queen of skincare and renowned holistic and well-being beauty expert.

Bharti greeted me with a glass of champagne and a hug, one of those magic hugs that makes you want to smile and sob simultaneously. She has the aura and voice of a woman you instantly want as your best friend, and not just because her products are guaranteed to leave you feeling fabulous.

I first became aware of Bharti a few years ago when a London paper voted her the best facialist in town. I carried a scrap of paper with her name on around for months, until a friend gave me a set of mini goodies so I could sample her lotions and potions. I cut the tops off and scraped out every last drop!

Bharti has been working with Tesco and her revamped Skin Wisdom range is now available. An age indicator takes the guesswork out of choosing your product prescription from the 34 items in the range.

As a new Mum desperately in need of sleep I was guided toward the instant beauty boosters; the balms and serums and eye creams and lip shines that help me bluff my way to wide awake with minimal effort and time

Every girl knows the excitement that comes with a new bag of beauty buys, the hope that you can be transformed with one stroke, smudge or rub of your new- found elixir. Well girls, I can honestly say that the Skin Wisdom range won’t disappoint. The products feel a lot more luxurious than the price tag would suggest, which means you can afford to put a little treat in the trolley for you next time you are stocking up on nappies!