New in Quarter 1
07 Apr. 2026 Hair Comment

Skincare Stash and Life Update Quarter 1 2026 – Dr. Sam’s, Abib and old favorites | Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   In case you missed the regular skincare stash updates: They aren’t gone completely, I just decided to do them quarterly instead of monthly to adapt to my reduced upload schedule. Which, at least that is what I assumed, would lead to a decrease in products acquired anyway. If I now look at the lineup, I am not sure this assumption held…

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF 50 + PA ++++
30 März 2026 Skincare 1 comment

SKIN1004 Air Fit Suncream Plus Review: How It Looks at Full SPF | Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Finding a sunscreen that offers reliable protection and looks good on the skin is harder than it should be — especially once your skin becomes a little less forgiving. The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus is marketed as a lightweight, non-nano mineral sunscreen with added soothing ingredients and no white cast. On paper, that sounds like a solid everyday option.…

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A bottle of Alpha-H Advocate Vitamin A Serum with 0,5% Retinol, lime green, standing in front of a dark background with white flowers.
24 März 2026 Skincare Comment

Retinol vs Retinal: Alpha-H Advocate Vitamin A Serum for Aging Skin | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Retinol or retinal — which one actually makes sense for your skin, especially as it changes with age? In this review of the Alpha-H Advocate Vitamin A Serum with 0.5% retinol, we’ll take a closer look at one of the most common questions in skincare: Is a “stronger” retinoid automatically the better choice?     Because while retinal is often presented…

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EADEM Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum standing in front of a dark background with white flowers.
19 März 2026 Skincare Comment

EADEM Milk Marvel Review: Gentle Dark Spot Serum or Too Weak? | Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   If you’ve ever tried to treat hyperpigmentation without irritating your skin, you’ll know how difficult that balance can be. Some dark spot serums promise fast results, but often come at the price of redness, dryness and in the end even more pigmentation as a result.     In this EADEM Milk Marvel Review, we take a closer look at whether this…

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Hyperpigmentation treatment: laser vs skincare
13 März 2026 Skincare Comment

When does hyperpigmentation treatment move from skincare to laser? | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns I see people struggle with — and also one of the most confusing. Dark spots, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or sun spots can be stubborn, slow to fade, and often seem to come back just when you thought you had them under control. If you have already tried different skincare products without seeing…

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A bottle of Medik8 C-Tetra Advanced 20% Vitamin C Gel Serum standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
25 Feb. 2026 Skincare 1 comment

Medik8 C-Tetra Advanced Review: 20% THD vs Ascorbic Acid for Aging Skin | Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   This is a review of the new Medik8 C-Tetra Advanced Gel Serum — but it’s not just about this. It’s about why ‘20% vitamin C’ on a label should make you take a closer look, so you know exactly what you are getting before you purchase. Especially at 85 €.     Because 20% tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is not the same thing…

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Tone Up Sunscreen SPF 50 PA ++++
12 Feb. 2026 Skincare Comment

SKIN1004 Tone-Up Sunscreen Review: Brightening or Ghostly? | Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Tone-up sunscreens like the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Tone-Up Sunscreen are having a moment — especially those that promise brightening, evening out, and healthy-looking skin without the need for foundation. And on paper, that sounds almost perfect: sun protection, skincare benefits, and a more rested look, all in one step.     But in real life, especially on mature or…

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Holy grail skincare routine 2025
05 Feb. 2026 Hair Comment

Holy Grail Skincare – My favorites for 2025 | Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Imagine waking up tomorrow and every skincare and haircare product you own is gone. No backups. No half-used favourites. Just a blank slate — and the question of what’s actually worth buying again.     I test a lot of products, but very few earn a permanent place in my routine. So today I’ll show you exactly what I’d repurchase if I…

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Beauty Empties 2025
13 Jan. 2026 Hair Comment

One year of empties 2025 – everything I finished in skincare, hair care and makeup | Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   It’s the end of the year, which means I finally open my own personal Bag of Holding — aka the oversized tote where I stash every skincare, hair care and makeup empty I finish — and take stock of everything I used up in 2025.     I also spend a great deal of this review process complaining about all that…

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A tube of The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
29 Dez. 2025 Skincare 1 comment

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser Review: Gentle Balm or Overhyped? | Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER I admit I was really excited when I got my hands on my first bottle of The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser. It had been out for some time already when I tried it (the video below is from April 2023, which gives you an idea of how much of a backlog I have with posting on here) and by then I had read…

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