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The Currentbody Series 2 LED Neck and Décolletage Mask laying on a marble surface
26 Sep. 2025 Skincare 1 comment

Currentbody LED Neck & Décolletage Mask Series 2 Review: 8 Weeks of Results on Mature 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   If you’ve diligently cared for your face but largely ignored your neck and chest, you might now see sun damage, fine lines, and that crepey texture creeping in. So if you’re wondering if you can still reverse this, maybe by using something like the Currentbody LED Neck & Décolletage Mask, you have come to the right place.     I certainly…

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19 Sep. 2025 Skincare Comment

Skin Barrier Repair: Do You Really Need It — or Are You Doing Too Much? | 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 picked up a new “barrier repair” product and thought, “I’ll use this, just in case”, this post is for you. These days, everyone’s talking about the skin barrier. But with that awareness comes something else: quiet anxiety. The fear of doing damage. Of missing a step. Of not protecting your skin enough. And so we layer on barrier…

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A bottle of Sunday Riley C.E.O. Serum, orange with golden specks, standing in front of a dark background with white flowers.
12 Sep. 2025 Skincare 1 comment

Sunday Riley C.E.O. Serum Review: Is Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate the best gentle Vitamin C? | 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 felt frustrated by Vitamin C serums—either because they irritate your skin or because you’re unsure if they actually work, you’re not alone in that confusion. The skincare world keeps telling us that L-Ascorbic Acid is the gold standard. But what if your skin can’t tolerate it? Or what if the solution everyone recommends isn’t the right fit for…

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One Currentbody Laser Hair Removal Device complete with plug in and cable lying on a marble surface
05 Sep. 2025 Skincare 1 comment

At-Home Laser Hair Removal: Does the €700 Currentbody Device Work? My 6-Month Test | 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   Maybe you’ve thought, “Should I just invest in one of those at-home laser hair removal devices and be done with shaving”? I surely did when struggling with stubble appearing over night and random chin hairs popping up at inconvenient times – thank hormones. But I didn’t want glossy before-and-afters from an advert, I figured you’d need to see real results before…

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r.e.m. beauty, SKIN1004, Bioré and Beauty of Joseon products standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
01 Sep. 2025 Lifestyle Comment

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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A tube of the La Roche Posay Hyalu B5 Aqua Gel SPF 30 standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
11 Aug. 2025 Skincare 1 comment

Moisturizer or Sunscreen? La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Aqua Gel SPF 30 Review | 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’ve probably seen the La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Aqua Gel SPF 30 on the shelves and wondered — is this a moisturizer with sunscreen, or a sunscreen pretending to be skincare? It promises hydration and UV protection in one — but here’s the catch: the amount you need to apply for proper sun protection is much more than you’d ever use…

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Skincare from The Inkey LIst, Geek and Gorgeous and Medik8 standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
04 Aug. 2025 Lifestyle Comment

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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A bottle of the SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
01 Aug. 2025 Skincare 1 comment

SKIN1004 Centella Asiatica Ampoule Review: Soothing 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   Can a Centella Asiatca Ampoule really calm irritation, layer seamlessly with actives like Tretinoin, and support dehydrated skin without feeling heavy? The SKIN1004 Centella Asiatica Ampoule promises gentle hydration and barrier support — but is it effective enough to make a difference even for dry skin?     Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients, texture, and who it actually…

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A LED Face Mask, a ZIIP Halo, a radiofrequency device and a microneedling device
25 Juli 2025 Skincare Comment

Skincare Devices After 3 Years: Radiofrequency for Skin Tightening, LED Masks & More | 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 was a little over three years ago that I started using my first skincare device, the Currentbody LED Face Mask Series 1, and over time I have added radiofrequency, micro current and (the most recent) micro needling to the things I do on a regular basis.     Time for the yearly check-in: Which devices do I use now, three…

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One bottle of The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toner standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
21 Juli 2025 Skincare 1 comment

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner Review: Face, Feet & Underarms? | 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 Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner — or as long-time fans will remember it, the ‘Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution’ — has been around for years and still sparks heated debate online. Is it meant to help with acne treatment? Is it actually useful for your body? And why are so many people using it on their underarms and even…

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