A travel size tube of the e.l.f. Blemish Breakthrough Blemish Calming Water Cream, green with a white lid, standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
07 Aug 2024 Skincare Comment

e.l.f. Blemish Breakthrough Blemish Calming Water Cream Review: Effective and hydrating? | 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   As someone that struggled with acne for most of my adult life, I know how difficult finding the right moisturizer can be. The e.l.f. Blemish Breakthrough Blemish Calming Water Cream sounds like it could be the one: Hydrating, but not suffocating and heavy, calming to counteract the irritating potential of acne treatments and preventative in itself.     But does it…

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A bottle of Catrice Tinted Serum Foundation, glass with a dropper, standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
05 Aug 2024 Makeup Comment

Is the Catrice Nude Drop Tinted Serum Foundation Good for Mature Skin? | Doctor Anne’s 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 Today I want to talk about the Catrice Nude Drop Tinted Serum Foundation, another of the foundations that promise to be lightweight and hydrating. How did it hold up on my more mature skin?     I didn’t wear much makeup on a day to day basis during the pandemic, as it would have rubbed off to the mask anyway, and after…

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One bottle of innbeauty Project 1% Retinol Remix standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
02 Aug 2024 Skincare Comment

Inn Beauty Project Retinol Remix Review: Effective for 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   Hyperpigmentation is something I get a lot of questions about and I understand that finding the right products to treat it can be a struggle. As the inn beauty project Retinol Remix 1% aims to do exactly that, I wanted to take a closer look at the product, the combination of ingredients and its performance on the skin to answer the…

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products from DermRays, SKINVITY, sundance, ebelin and L'Oréal standing on a marbled surface
31 Jul 2024 Makeup Comment

Doctor Anne’s Skincare Stash Update: What’s new in July – SKINVITY, DermRays, L’Oréal and 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 I was contemplating calling todays post “More, more, more – skincare devices I added to my collection in July”, but you know how much I like sticking to similar titles for recurring posts. Skincare stash Update stayed, even though I just have one skincare item to show you, and that one, the sundance HydroBoost Sun Protection Serum SPF 50+, is very niche.…

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Ultimate beginners guide o How to Self Tan
29 Jul 2024 Lifestyle Comment

Ultimate Beginners Guide on How to Self Tan | 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   How do you feel about having a tan? Because as much as I go on and on about the importance of sun smart behavior, I have a confession to make: I love it when my skin looks tanned. Might be because I grew up in the 80s when being a bronzed beach babe was the look to go for, might be…

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Why fungal acne is not acne
26 Jul 2024 Skincare Comment

Why Fungal Acne Doesn’t Exist: Understanding Malassezia Folliculitis | 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   Let’s talk about why fungal acne does not exist. I hear you, the bumps on your face are very much there and real, but trust me, no matter how many people use the term, fungal acne is not a thing. Malassezia folliculitis on the other hand is, and it is what people mean when they say they have fungal acne.  …

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A travel size of the Purito DermHA-3 Liquid standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
24 Jul 2024 Skincare Comment

PURITO DermHA-3 Liquid Review: A Multi-Purpose Travel Essential | 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   When you go away for the weekend, something like the PURITO DermHA-3 Liquid  is exactly what you want to pack. Weekend trips call for sensible packaging, something that is not my forte when it comes to skincare.     I once brought a whole extra bag with skincare products and devices on a three week summer holiday – in my defense: the…

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A tub of SWEED Miracle Powder in 01 Light, with the turquoise lid open so you can see the mesh that houses the powder
22 Jul 2024 Makeup Comment

SWEED Miracle Powder Foundation: The Perfect Finish for 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 thought, the SWEED Miracle Powder was a setting powder, you would be mistaken. It is a mineral powder foundation, something I haven’t worn since my MAC Mineral Skinfinish days. Now that summer is upon us, I figured it might be time to revisit an old favorite formula to see how it would perform on my much more mature skin.…

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2 year update on skincare devices
19 Jul 2024 Skincare Comment

From LED to Radiofrequency: My Top Skincare Devices After 2 Years | 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   How did 2 years of using skincare devices like LED, microcurrent and readiofrequency change my skin? What do I keep coming back to, which new devices have I added and how would I rank the ones I currently use in terms of convenience and efficacy? Do I have a favorite and which one would I ditch first? Welcome to my two…

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A tube of SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
15 Jul 2024 Skincare Comment

SKIN1004 Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam: Best for Teens and Oily Skin? | 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   The SKIN1004 Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam looks pretty harmless on the outside with its blush pink color blending into the white and silver label. It also looks pretty harmless in texture with its pearly white color. To be honest, it doesn’t even feel as intense when you use it, but wow, was I surprised!     But let’s start right at…

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