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Skincare stash and Life Update September 2025 – r.e.m. beauty again | 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 am considering renaming these posts into just Life Update, as there is – again – not much skincare to show here. There is some makeup, again from r.e.m. beauty, but I didn’t buy any new skincare products. For good reason, my drawers are overflowing and I have a backlog of things that need a proper review that is longer than…

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Skincare Stash and Life Update August 2025 – r.e.m. beauty and a lot of sunscreen | 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 am traveling right now, and this post was written in advance, meaning it doesn’t really cover the whole of August. I had to cut it short, otherwise the August update wouldn’t have happened, makign this a short and sweet overview. There is makeup from r.e.m. beauty as well as a whole lot of sunscreen. The majority is old favorites you…

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Skincare Stash and Life Update July 2025 – The Inkey List, Medik8 and new clothes | 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   Did I need a new cleanser? Absolutely not! But did I buy a new cleanser? You bet I did. And a new face mist. And a Vitamin C Serum. And then I got sent anther Vitamin C serum and three different exfoliants, and all that means that I have a lot of stuff to show you. From The Inkey List, Geek…

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Skincare Stash and Life Update for June 2025 – Garnier, Prada and Mallorca | 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 spend half of June away in Mallorca, enjoying the sea, the beach and a lot of leisure time, so this months Skincare Stash Update will be less skincare and more life, although I did some beauty shopping at duty free.     We didn’t fly International, so technically duty-free wasn’t exactly priced different than shopping at a regular store would…

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Doctor Anne’s Skincare Stash Update: What’s new in May? Currentbody, L’Oréal, e.l.f. and Maybelline

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   Something new for todays Skincare Stash Update: In addition to showing you my new skincare device form Currentbody, hair care from L’Oréal and makeup from e.l.f. and Maybelline, I decided to continue with what I started last month and add in a more personal update on what has been going on in my life during May.     No, I have…

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Currentbody LED Mask Series 2 Review: Do You Really Need the Upgrade? | 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   LED face masks are everywhere now—what makes the new Currentbody Series 2 different? More LEDs, a chin strap, and deep infrared light all sound impressive, but do they really translate into better results?     In todays review we’ll break down what changed compared to the series 1, what stayed the same, and whether it’s actually worth the upgrade.   …

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Doctor Anne’s Skincare Stash Update: What’s new in April? Sunday Riley and some makeup

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   Another short skincare stash update from me, with very little I got sent or purchased myself. Some skincare form Sunday Riley and some makeup replacements for things I had run out of, a mascara from L’Oréal and an eye liner from Maybelline. That doesn’t mean I didn’t spend money last month though! We redid my office space/ filming studio with a…

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Does Stress Cause Facial Puffiness? The Truth About Cortisol Face & Moon Face | 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   Have you ever, especially after a particularly stressful time, looked in the mirror and barely recognized your puffy face? TikTok claims chronic stress leads to ‚Cortisol or Moon Face,‘ making facial features appear round and puffy.     But what exactly is Moon Face? How does Cortisol work in the body and should you really be worried? Let’s take a closer…

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Currentbody Infrared Sauna Blanket Review: Recovery, Relaxation, and Results | 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 enjoying the benefits of a sauna without leaving your home—or stripping down in front of strangers. The Currentbody Infrared Sauna Blanket promises all that and more.     Going to the sauna claims several health and wellbeing benefits and is often used by athletes as part of their recovery program. Here in Germany there are quite a few public options…

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How to Start Using Retinol for Beginners: A Complete Guide | 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   You decided you want to start a retinol, but are an absolute beginner and wondering how to best incorporate it in your routine? Or you have tried and failed a few times already due to your skin getting irritated?     Let’s talk about why you want retinol in your anti aging routine and why you need to be armed with…

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