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 – 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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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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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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The Inkey List Hydrating Cream to Milk Cleanser Review: What ‘NEA-Accepted’ Really Means | 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   The Inkey List Hydrating Cream To Milk Cleanser says it’s accepted by the National Eczema Association (NEA) on the brand website. But what is the NEA? And what does accepted by them even mean?     We will take a look at that and discuss if  you should care even if you don’t suffer from eczema.      What The…

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Geek & Gorgeous Cheer Up Liquid Exfoliant Review: Gentle Daily Exfoliation 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   Geek and Gorgeous call their Cheer Up Liquid Exfoliant a regular strength exfoliant, but at the same time claim it can be used up to twice a day. So how strong is it really? Can it be used with sensitive skin? And if it is gentle enough for daily use, will it give you the results you are looking for?  …

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Skincare Stash and Life Update November 2025 – Drugstore products for everyday use | 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 will be the last of my Skincare Stash and Life Updates for 2025, firstly because I don’t plan to get a lot of new skincare and makeup in the days leading up to the holidays (my money is spend on delicious food and presents for the kids), and second because I have a few other formats planned that will be…

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PDRN treatment for antiaging: The Salmon Sperm Facial explained! | 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   Is someone really injecting salmon sperm into their face? As odd as it may sound,  both yes — and no, not literally. The treatment often called a „salmon sperm facial“ refers to PDRN, or polydeoxyribonucleotide, a fragment of DNA extracted from fish sperm, typically from rainbow trout or chum salmon. Despite its slightly shocking nickname, this ingredient is highly processed and…

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Skincare Stash and Life Update October 2025 – Geek and Gorgeous and Hair Care | 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   Welcome back to the Skincare Stash and Life Update for October, again with very little skincare to show you. I have two things from Geek and Gorgeous, then some hair care from Garnier and body care, again from Garnier. Everything is purchased myself, no PR, which is a relief to be honest. I don’t get around to posting as frequently as…

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My updated skincare routine for fall: Acne, aging and hyperpigmentation | 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   Fall is here with all its good sides like turning leaves and crisp mornings and all the downside like the constant struggle if you will turn on indoor heating in an attempt to stay cozy or hold on a little longer to save some money. It also means that it is time to change up my skincare routine. If you’ve been…

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