Anti-Stretch Mark Starter Kit

Right, I'm telling my story because I think it could help someone. I'm 33, pregnant with baby number 2, and with my first pregnancy I didn't use ANYTHING on my skin. Result: purple stretch marks everywhere on my belly and hips, I was gutted. This time I said never again. I started the kit from the beginning of month 2, every evening after my shower: the oil for massage then the cream on top. In the morning I'd just quickly apply a bit of oil before getting dressed. Honestly the scent is lovely, not sickly at all (important when you've got first trimester nausea!!). I gave birth 3 weeks ago, I gained 17kg during pregnancy... and NOT A SINGLE new stretch mark. My midwife even asked me what I was using. And the bonus I wasn't expecting: my old stretch marks from my first pregnancy have clearly faded, they've gone from purple to very pale pink. My skin is supple, soft, I feel like it's recovered better this time. I've already bought another kit to keep going postpartum. It's my best investment of my entire pregnancy, way ahead of those expensive pharmacy creams I'd tried for my first one.

I'm 31, not pregnant, and I've had white stretch marks on my thighs and belly since my teens (growth spurt). I saw all the positive reviews and let myself be tempted. I've been using it daily now for 2 months, morning and evening. So here's what's true: my skin is much softer and more hydrated, the oil is pleasant and absorbs well, the cream too even if it takes a while to dry. The scent is nice, the formulas are clean, nothing to complain about there. But on my old white stretch marks, the improvement is very slight. You really have to look hard to see any change. I reckon this kit is mainly brilliant for prevention or on recent stretch marks that are still coloured. On marks that have been there for 15 years like mine, don't expect miracles. Still, I'm carrying on because my skin is definitely in better shape and who knows, maybe with a few more months there'll be more improvement.

Right so I'm giving it 3 stars but not because the product is rubbish, quite the opposite! The texture is brilliant, the smell really lovely (not sickly like some oils), and the formula is spot on for pregnant women so that's reassuring.

MY problem: I'm 28, not pregnant but I had some pretty recent purple stretch marks on my thighs from rapid weight gain. I was hoping for quick results given all the reviews... but honestly it took me nearly A MONTH before I saw real change. The first 3 weeks I was a bit disappointed, thinking "it's not working for me" when everyone's talking about results in 2 weeks.

Now after 6 weeks of daily use, YES I can see my stretch marks fading, the colour is less intense and my skin is clearly more supple. But yeah, you really need to be consistent and patient, it's not magic overnight on established stretch marks.

So I'm carrying on because it does eventually work, but if you're expecting miracles in 15 days on old stretch marks, manage your expectations ladies! That said, as prevention during pregnancy I reckon it's perfect.

Used from my 3rd month of pregnancy, oil in the morning and cream at night. Result: no stretch marks even though I gained 15kg and my mum has them everywhere. My skin stayed supple and soft throughout. I'm on my 2nd kit.

Right girls I'm giving my feedback after 6 months of use because honestly this kit SAVED ME!!

Context: I'm 32, it was my first pregnancy and I was TERRIFIED of stretch marks. My mum has them everywhere from her pregnancies, my sister too, so genetically I wasn't blessed... I already had a few little white stretch marks on my hips from my teens.

I started the kit from month 2 of pregnancy, every evening religiously: the oil on belly/hips/thighs, then the cream on top. In the morning just the oil with a quick massage. Honestly the scent is lovely, it becomes a real moment for yourself!

Result: I'm 3 months post-birth, I gained 16kg during pregnancy... and ZERO new stretch marks!! My partner couldn't believe it. Even better: my old white stretch marks on my hips have clearly faded, they're much less visible.

I have friends who used pharmacy oils at £25 a bottle and they're covered in stretch marks. Honestly the value for money here is unbeatable. I've just reordered 2 to keep going, and I gave one to my sister-in-law who's pregnant. If you're hesitating JUST DO IT honestly!!

Started from my 2nd month of pregnancy, oil in the morning and cream in the evening. Result: 9 months, +14kg and NOT ONE stretch mark. My midwife was gobsmacked. On top of that, my old ones on my hips have faded noticeably. I'm on my 2nd kit.

I used it during my pregnancy and I still got stretch marks everywhere. Disappointed. I should've kept my money.

I expected better for the price. The oil is just oil, nothing revolutionary. The cream smells odd. Not convinced.