A bottle of SKIN1004 Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
07 März 2025 Skincare Comment

SKIN1004 Tea Trica Relief Ampoule Review: Does It Really Calm Inflammation? | 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   Acne is an inflammatory skin condition, and getting the inflammation down amidst the often irritating treatments we use often doesn’t get the attention it should. In their Tea Trica line SKIN1004 has the SKIN1004 Tea Trica Relief Ampoule that aims to do exactly that: Bring relief to your skin by calming the inflammation.     But does it deliver on that…

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products from The Inkey List, Medik8, ZIIP and byNacht lined up before a dark background with white flowerss
03 März 2025 Makeup Comment

Doctor Anne’s Skincare Stash Update: What’s new in February? The Inkey List, Medik8 and byNacht

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 My birthday is in February and I tend to use the discount codes you get at the various places to get things I have been eyeing for a while, but don’t necessarily need. This month it was the it Cosmetics CC Cream (yes, I have never used it before) and the new release from The Inkey List, their Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum.  …

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A Faradbeauty Luxe Halo LED Mask lying on a marbled surface
28 Feb. 2025 Skincare 1 comment

Faradbeauty LuxeHalo LED Mask Review: Lightweight Innovation 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   After years of testing LED Light Therapy Masks, only the most innovative designs catch my attention. The Faradbeauty LuxeHalo LED Mask though caught my eye immediately due to its interesting design. It is called the “World’s First Ultra-Lightweight LED Therapy Mask” and looks like something a psychopath would wear, especially when it is illuminated in red or, even worse, blue.    …

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A bottle of Vegreen Fragrance-Free Cica Serum (old packaging) standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
24 Feb. 2025 Skincare Comment

Vegreen Fragrance-Free Cica Serum – soothing the 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   In a world full of skincare actives that exfoliate, stimulate and do whatever else we want them to do, one thing often gets overlooked: The power of hydration and soothing for skin that looks (and feels!) its best. The Vegreen Fragrance-Free Cica Serum is one of the products that focuses only on this, not uncommon in Korean skincare brands and essential…

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A tube of Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6, silver and with a pump, standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
21 Feb. 2025 Skincare 1 comment

Medik8 Crystal Retinal Review: Worth the Investment? | 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 remember a time when there was only one brand that offered a Retinaldehyde product, and that brand was Medik8. They weren’t cheap, but if there is no competition, that usually isn’t an issue. With more affordable Retinal products on the market now though, is their Medik8 Crystal Retinal still worth paying for?     Medik8 has six different strengths available,…

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Woman looking shocked with a moon like face
14 Feb. 2025 Lifestyle Comment

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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A bottle of Vegreen Skin Barrier Reishi Serum standing in front of white flowers on a dark background
10 Feb. 2025 Skincare 1 comment

Vegreen Skin Barrier Reishi Serum – so much mushroom | 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   There was a time when mushrooms really had a moment in skincare. And no, I am not talking shrooms here that make you feel more positive about your situation, I am talking actual skincare ingredients like they are present in the Vegreen Skin Barrier Reishi Serum I want to talk about today.     The main claim here is strengthening the…

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A bottle of SKIN1004 Tea-Trica Purifying Toner standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
07 Feb. 2025 Skincare 1 comment

SKIN1004 Tea Trica Purifying Toner Review: A Hydrating Solution for Acne-Prone 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   Acne prone skin is often oily, and the debate if oily skin needs hydration has been going on for as long as I have been on the internet – which is basically since it was made. I have a clear stand on that topic, every skin needs hydration for optimal function – they just might need it in different forms. Which…

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Minoxidil, The Ordinary and elf makeup are new in for January
03 Feb. 2025 Makeup Comment

Doctor Anne’s Skincare Stash Update: What’s new in January? The Ordinary, e.l.f. and Minoxidil

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 started the year slow in terms of new additions to my skincare stash – for several reasons, but mainly because with the reduced frequency I upload, it will take me even longer to actually publish the review of the products I tested (I currently have more than 30 that I finished testing, but haven’t gotten around to posting yet). With…

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A SKINVITY LED face mask lying on a marble surface
31 Jan. 2025 Skincare 1 comment

Does the SKINVITY Silicone LED Mask Deliver Results? Full 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   I had been looking for a dedicated LED bib to treat the sun damage on my décolleté for a while, so I was thrilled when SKINVITY sent over their SKINVITY Silicone LED Face Mask. Surprisingly, the mask also comes with a bib attached—a nice bonus, as it’s not mentioned in the name.     Until then, I had always used my…

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