I'm a beauty and skincare fanatic with dozens of different brands piled high in my bathroom cabinet, however despite hearing great things about Medik8, I'd never used any of their products. This was until a beauty box arrived on my doorstep and hidden inside was the brand's .

Medik8 recently launched a , with up to 40% off selected products. Unfortunately the isn't included, but you can get your hands on a variety of other best-sellers, including the which is now £47, down from £59. There's also the for £44, and the is now £18.

Medik8's is priced at £32 which is slightly more than I'd usually spend on a toner, however it comes in a large 200ml bottle that'll last a long time. After using it for a month, I think it's worth every penny.

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The product is 'clinically proven to deliver glowing skin in just four weeks', so I was intrigued to see if it could make my dull skin look refreshed throughout the dark winter months. is fragrance-free and aims to gently remove dead surface skin cells to reveal a 'smoother skin texture' with a 'noticeable everyday glow'.

The brand says that, over time, the toner will help to create a 'visibly perfected skin surface' which is better at absorbing active ingredients like vitamin C and A. It's also recommended for creating a smoother base for makeup.

The toner is gentle enough to be used twice daily, even on sensitive skin, as it's formulated using polyhydroxy acid gluconolactone which isn't drying on the skin like traditional PHAs can be. After the Face The Future box arrived, I was so excited to try that I used it that evening after washing and cleansing my face.

I love the design of the bottle; you open it by twisting the lid then place a facial pad over the top and firmly press down a few times. The toner comes out of three tiny holes and instantly absorbs into the pad.

I swept it over my face and I did experience some stinging, however I expected this as my skin can be quite sensitive when I use a new product. The toner absorbed instantly, leaving my face looking refreshed and my skin feeling smooth. It had also removed tiny traces of makeup leftover after cleansing.

Considering every toner I have used in the past has made my skin feel so dry and tight that I have reached for my moisturiser right away, I was really impressed that didn't have this effect. I had to doublecheck that I hadn't already applied my night time moisturiser afterwards without thinking, as the toner had made my skin super soft with no dryness whatsoever.

When I woke up the next morning, my skin didn't look as bright or feel as soft, but as soon as I applied after my morning shower, my skin was alive again. It continued to sting when I applied it for about a week, which is worth noting if you have sensitive skin, but now that I've been using it for a month, I don't feel a thing.

I've definitely seen and felt a difference in my skin. I had a break from using the toner when I recently went on holiday and took a travel-sized alternative with me, and my skin looked duller. This suggests Medik8's toner definitely works, but also that results are only seen and felt while using the product; it's not a long term solution unless you continue using it every day.

I'm not the only person who adores Medik8's Press & Glow toner, as it boasts a fabulous score of . Over 1,200 shoppers have reviewed the product to date, with one saying: "I was pleasantly surprised by the difference I noticed after just a few days of using this product. It really seems to enhance the effects of my moisturisers and serums."

A second wrote: "I use this daily after cleansing my skin, it leaves my skin feeling fresh, smooth and glowing. This is one of the most important parts of my skincare routine, as I feel like it creates the perfect base for a serum."

While the majority of reviewers have rated , unfortunately one customer wasn't impressed, as they explained: "Sadly it's not for me. I was hoping this would give a glow to my dull, mature, dry skin, but no. It just made my face very dry and tight feeling."

Fancy adding the Press & Glow toner to your skincare routine? Buy it for £32. You can shop Medik8's winter sale .

If you'd like to browse other toners, LookFantastic has priced at £11.50. Boots is selling the for £18.