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Acne on your chest, back and butt? Here is how to treat body acne! | Ask DoctorAnne

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   Acne on our face is something we talk about a lot. But what about the acne on our body? On our shoulders, back, decollete and even our butt? This post is for those that dread the warmer weather due to the inflamed and red bumps covering their upper body and for those that don‘t know how to sit because right where…

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The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion – for whom? | Doctor 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   It wasn’t that long ago that I stated on here that Retinaldehyde formulas at a drugstore price were lacking. Well, today I present you The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, released in March 2024 and faithfully tested by my husband as I use Tretinoin on my face.     Just as short recap, Retinaldehyde is one step closer to the active form…

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Balea Beauty Expert Glow Toner – it depends | 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   I am actually quite happy with the fact that I didn’t like the Balea Beauty Glow Toner enough to make it a permanent fixture in my regular routine. Because summer is almost here and with the opportunity to show more skin than usual. And while my face has a pretty good routine year round, I sometimes struggle to show my limbs the…

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New in from The Ordinary, Geek and Gorgeous, Alpha-H and many more

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   After a month were I had only makeup to show you it is only skincare this time. And a lot of it! New launches seem to come in waves, and in May exciting new releases from The Ordinary, Geek and Gorgeous and Alpha-H appeared at my doorstep. But that wasn’t everything, no. Alongside those brands that have been shown on here…

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Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Invisible SPF 50+ – Drugstore gems | 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   I often get asked about sunscreen recommendation from the drugstore, and I get that not everyone wants to go through the hassle of ordering online. So today let’s talk about the Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Invisible SPF 50+ that promises lightweight and invisible broad spectrum protection with additional skin benefits.     Garnier has several different sunscreens both…

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Collagen supplements for the skin – Worth your money? | 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   It is no secret that I am not a fan of supplements, at least not the ones you take without having a diagnosed deficiency that needs treatment. But how about oral collagen supplements? What about the powder you stir into your morning brew to reverse skin aging, the liquids you chuck down to keep your skin well hydrated?     There…

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Innbeauty Project Mineral Sun Glow SPF 43: A Comprehensive Review for Oily 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   The best sunscreen is the one you actually wear, which is why I jumped at the opportunity to test the innbeauty Project Mineral Sun Glow Sunscreen SPF 43. If you have been around for a while, you might know that I prefer organic aka chemical sunscreens and am rarely seen wearing less than SPF 50 and that the word “glow” is…

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Alpha-H Dawn to Dusk SPF 50+ Serum – Vampires | 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   I admit I am here for the play of words in the new Alpha-H Dawn to Dusk SPF 50+ Serum name. Even though it means I constantly say Dusk till Dawn when talking about it, but what can I say? I was 17 when that film was released, and boy was I impressed.     Tattooed George Clooney, Salma Hayek with…

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What are exosomes and why are they in my skincare? | 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   What are exosomes and what are they doing in my skincare? That is what we are going to discuss today, alongside the question if they are worth spending as much money as they currently cost.     First of all though, exosomes are a great example for the speed science is developing. Back in my days at uni I already learned…

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The Inkey List 1% Retinol Serum – Scar, Mark and Wrinkle Solution | 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   When launching their Supersolutions, a product line called “highly specialized and clinically proven skincare for people who have a persistent, stubborn skincare challenge”, they also came out with The Inkey List Scar, Mark and Wrinkle Solution, a 1% Retinol serum.     I find the naming a little confusing – I never know if I should call it Scar, mark and…

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