As a city dweller, life is always busy and a hectic schedule has taken a toll on my skin, it lacks radiance and friends can often tell I am tired. Luckily as a beauty journalist, I have the chance to try out the latest skincare innovations and I have been testing this for some months.

The skincare brand follows Japan's beauty standard to "heal from within" and this new Smooth Renew Serum from the Aqufons range brings hydration and radiance at the same time with a blend of naturally derived ingredients. The weighted bottle definitely has a luxury feel and I only need two pumps of the serum for my face and neck.

There have been a few new skincare launches including . The Suqqu Smooth Renew Serum features ingredients like Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract to smooth and hydrate, banishing roughness and leaving skin with a smooth feel.

I didn't mind the light citrus, floral and sandalwood fragrance, plus the melted into my skin fast without feeling sticky. These factors all indicated that the serum is perfect to wear under makeup. It's also suitable for acne-prone skin as dipotassium glycyrrhizate and niacinamide team up to create a harmonious skin environment for a beautiful balance.

As I learned from skincare experts, consistency is key when it comes to adapting to a new routine and after using the Suqqu Aqufons Smooth Renew Serum for a few months, the results have been very promising. My skin has become smoother and has more radiance.

It didn't help with lifting deep set wrinkles but my complexion has brightened. Suquu recommends using the Smooth Renew Serum first, then a toner and face cream. Shoppers can buy this product at Liberty for a or a .

, £52, is a more of a skincare-makeup hybrid to prep the skin for radiance before applying makeup. And for those who are looking for anti-wrinkle solutions, targets deep set lines in eight weeks while combining pharmaceutical-grade precision with powerful peptide science.