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15 Okt 2021 Skincare Comment

How to get rid of dark circles under the eyes | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST MIGHT BE PR (GIFTED) AND LINK USED MIGHT BE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER I recently did a blogpost on the topic of eye creams, discussing whether or not they are needed in a skincare routine (More info: Are eye creams just a waste of money?), and that post prompted a ton of follow up questions specifically about dark circles under the eyes and how to get rid of them. And because…

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11 Okt 2021 Skincare Comment

Vegreen Fragrance-Free Nature Mucin Serum and Toner – Vegan Snail Mucin? | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINK USED MIGHT BE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER I admit I never tried anything containing snail mucin – or snail secretion filtrate, as it is correctly called, so I won’t be able to tell you if the Vegreen Vegan Mucin Toner and Serum, presented as a vegan alternative to popular things like the CosRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Essence do live up to the original. But judging…

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08 Okt 2021 Skincare Comment

Geek and Gorgeous A-Game 5 and 10 – Do I recommend? | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST WERE PURCHASED BY ME, I HAVE SINCE PURCHASING THEM RECEIVED PR FROM GEEK & GORGEOUS. LINK USED MIGHT BE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER I have a problem when it comes to reviewing products like the Geek & Gorgeous A-Game. I have been using Tretinoin for my adult acne for years now, so judging how anything weaker really affects your skin is nearly impossible… if I didn’t have a secret super power! Not a…

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The best skincare routine for hyperpigmentation

01 Okt 2021 Skincare 1 comment

Creating the best hyperpigmentation skincare routine for my sister, with before and after! | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST MIGHT BE PR (GIFTED) AND LINK USED MIGHT BE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER I often get asked about the best skincare routine to fight hyperpigmentation, but while I have some sun damage and some post-inflammatory erythema, it is not my main skincare concern. So to be able to really show you what a skincare routine targeting mainly hyperpigmentation looks like and which effects you are able to get, I roped my baby sister…

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27 Sep 2021 Hair Comment

L‘Oréal Paris Dream Lengths 8 Second Wonder Water – Lamellar Technology? | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST WERE PURCHASED WITH MY OWN MONEY AND LINKs USED MIGHT BE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER Rarely did I get more requests for a review than I did when I showed you my last minute impulse holiday purchase, the L’Oréal Paris Dream Lengths 8 Second Wonder Water on Instagram. The main problem was though that I wasn’t able to judge it fairly, seeing what I put my hair through when I was…

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The Inkey List Alpha Arbutin Serum Review

24 Sep 2021 Skincare Comment

The Inkey List Alpha Arbutin Serum – The secret weapon against hyperpigmentation? | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED WITH MY OWN MONEY. LINKS USED MAY BR AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER Summer is gone and what is left to remind me is the stubborn hyperpigmentation on my temples that keeps reappearing no matter how diligently I apply my sunscreen. And yes, hyperpigmentation is usually not something you get rid of once and for all, no matter how hard you try. Prevention is key here! (More info: What is hyperpigmentation?) What better…

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17 Sep 2021 Skincare Comment

Do you need anti pollution skincare? | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST MIGHT BE PR (GIFTED) AND LINK USED MIGHT BE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER One of the biggest trends over the last few years has been anti pollution skincare, with airborne pollution being held responsible for around 4 Million premature deaths worldwide per year due to its effect on the human body. But what exactly is airborne pollution? How does it affect our skin and how does it interact with UV rays?…

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The Timeless 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum comes highly recommended

10 Sep 2021 Skincare Comment

Is the Timeless 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum worth the hype? | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED WITH MY OWN MONEY. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER Whenever I talk about Vitamin C Serums, there is one that appears as a recommendation in my comments: The Timeless 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid, apparently a cult favorite for many in the US. It is not readily available in Germany, so I had to have it shipped over with my wishtrend order, but you know me – if everyone tells me that something is…

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03 Sep 2021 Skincare Comment

Geek & Gorgeous 101 Stress Less Serum – Best mix ever? | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THIS BLOG POST USES AFFILIATE LINKS AND PR-SAMPLES. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE IT. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER You know I am all about soothing the skin and gentle skincare, especially if you are on prescription acne treatments, and in two of my recent posts I talked about how beneficial Colloidal Oatmeal and Centella Asiatica Extract can be for that. Well, the friendly people at Geek & Gorgeous must have read my mind, as one of their newest releases is the Geek & Gorgeous 101 Stress Less…

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30 Aug 2021 Lifestyle Comment

Summer Favorites 2021 – Skincare and more | Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THIS BLOG POST USES AFFILIATE LINKS AND PR-SAMPLES. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE IT. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER I am outing myself as atypical in the beauty space today, telling you that I am NOT ready to transition from summer to fall already. Honestly, you can spare me your “crisp mornings and golden leafs” Instagram posts, my favorite season is spring, followed closely by summer, and no amount of Pumpkin Spice anything will change my mind. The change of seasons doesn’t care much about my personal…

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