Have you ever found yourself in the position you can’t really afford the face serum or any product really you love so you waste a load of money trying to find a less expensive alternative you love maybe not as much but you can live with.

The product, face serum I love is Chantecaille Essense Vital which is a clear serum that hydrates and feels amazing on however at over £100 for a pretty small bottle to be fair it’s just too expensive for me.

As a result I’ve been in search of an alternative for some time and the latest face serum I have tried is Merit Great Skin instant glow serum at £34 for 50ml.

So the price is perfect and the American brand is made in South Korea who are known for great beauty products and lovely skin.

It’s got Hyaluronic Acid in it but you don’t get any tingle or burn which is either good or bad depending on what you like I’ve heard people say they like that tingling feeling when you apply it, like you know it’s doing something. Chantecaille Vital essence doesn’t tingle at all. Niacinamide allegedly helps to visibly brighten skin and refines skin texture and Cacao Seed Extract an antioxidant helps to stimulate blood flow.

I’ve pretty much used the whole bottle and I cannot say it’s done anything but I am in my forties and for me my skincare is more about how it feels than how it looks in reality.

I believe the best thing you can do for your skin is eat healthy and wear some SPF or a hat to protect your face from the sun.

The product is quite thin and watery it doesn’t feel like anything is soaking in really.

It’s not bad, just not wow remembering I am set on something else I can’t afford. Champagne taste on a lemonade budget.

I won’t be buying again that said younger skin might appreciate the lightness and no harsh effects after use.

For me too liquid and a bit messy.

The big plus for me is vegan and cruelty free. The thing I liked the least the texture runniness of the product and left a residue, a bit of stickiness on my skin.