I got a small tube of the Dermalogica multivitamin power recovery mask in my Glossybox a few months ago. I try to use a face mask at least once a week, and this has been the mask I've used for the past three weeks.

The multivitamin power recovery mask is formulated with vitamins A, C, E and F which they say will help skin recover from damage that leads to ageing. It also has 'barrier properties' which will hopefully stop any further damage. I'm 27, so do not have any severe signs of ageing, however I do have a few fine lines which I am conscious of and anything which will prevent them getting worse is worth a try!

The full sized product comes in a silver tube which is a bit of a change from the clinical white and grey that Dermalogica normally package their products in. That said, the sample tube I have is white and grey with a burgundy stripe, but if nothing else the packaging is functional.

The mask should be applied to a cleansed face and throat, avoiding the eye area. The mask is a pale peachy colour and has a faint creamy scent to it, which is so subtle it's barely noticeable really. It looks like a thick cream and smoothes onto the skin very easily, without dragging. I try to only apply a relatively thin layer to make the product go further and the consistency makes this easy to do.

Once it's on, the mask should be left for 10-15 minutes. I always leave it the full 15, my theory being that the longer it's on there, the more chance it has of working! The mask doesn't go tight when it's on the skin - it actually feels quite cooling, but other than that I can barely tell that I'm wearing it, a plus for me as I hate those masks that make you feel as though your face is paralysed!

After the 15 minutes are up, the mask can be rinsed off. I find that by this point it no longer looks like a cream, rather a transparent orangey gel. It rinses off the skin easily with plain warm water. I usually use a face cloth to help the process along, but you need to remember to put it in the wash afterwards as I've found the product can leave an orange stain.

The biggest change I notice to my skin after using this is that it feels much smoother to the touch. This smoothness makes my skin a much better base for make-up and of course looks better too. In fact, after using this, my skin has a bit of a glow to it, as though I've had a good nights sleep or been on a long relaxing break somewhere. Unlike a lot of masks there is no redness after I've used this, so it's perfect for using prior to a night out.

I have not specifically noticed any anti-ageing benefits from the product, although I think that's always a difficult thing to judge anyway. My skin certainly does look better after use, so perhaps that in itself will take the years off.

A 75ml tube of this product costs £28 from LookFantastic.com. I do feel that is on the expensive side, but on a more positive note you should be able to get quite a lot of uses from one tube. Given that my 15ml sample size gave three applications, I calculate that the full size should give around fifteen uses, which perhaps makes it seem a little better value for money.

Overall I do think this is an excellent product and it is one that I would recommend. I am already considering buying it again for using in the run up to my wedding later this year. It's an excellent boost and pick me up for the skin and it's a nice product to use. I don't think it will become a regular addition to my skin care routine because of the high price tag, however it is a great product to keep hold of for special occasions.