skincare reviews

A travel size of the e.l.f. Blemish Breakthrough Triple Acid Resurfacing Serum standing in front of a dark background with white flowers

14 Apr. 2025 Skincare Comment

What 8.5% Acid Really Means: e.l.f. Blemish Breakthrough Serum 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 If you’ve ever struggled with lingering texture or dark spots after a breakout, you’ve likely been tempted by exfoliating serums—especially ones that promise results without irritation. The e.l.f. Blemish Breakthrough Triple-Acid Resurfacing Serum claims to do just that, combining Salicylic, Tranexamic, and Lactobionic Acid in a lightweight, budget-friendly formula. But with no percentage breakdown and a surprisingly gentle feel……

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A bottle of Geek and Gorgeous A-Game 20 standing in front of a dark background with white flowers

28 März 2025 Skincare Comment

New High-Strength Retinal! Geek and Gorgeous A-Game 20 Review vs The Ordinary 0.2% Emulsion | 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 Geek and Gorgeous released their new high strength retinal recently, the Geek and Gorgeous A-Game 20. It is one of the two strongest budget retinal serums available at the moment, with only Medik8 offering a 0.24% concentration at a much higher price point. But is it worth your money, what changed compared to the other A-Game products and how…

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A tube of innisfree Intensive Hydrating Cream with Green Tea Seed, a green pot, standing in front of a dark background with white flowers

10 März 2025 Skincare Comment

innisfree Intensive Hydrating Cream with Green Tea Seed Review: Hydration for Dry 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 You shouldn’t confuse the innisfree Intensive Hydrating Cream with Green Tea Seed and the innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Cream as despite very the similar name, one is made for dry skins and the other is apparently much more lightweight. I have however only tried the Intensive Hydrating Cream with Green Tea Seed, the one made with dry…

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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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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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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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A tube of the Purito B5 Panthenol Re-barrier Cream standing in front of a dark background with white flowers

06 Jan. 2025 Skincare Comment

PURITO B5 Panthenol Re-barrier Cream – Twice as much | 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 It took me a while to understand why the name PURITO B5 Panthenol Re-Barrier Cream rubbed me the wrong way. It isn’t obvious at first glance, but once you know, you can‘t unsee it. Or at least I can‘t. B5 is Panthenol, just in another form of writing, meaning the name of the product is Purito Panthenol Panthenol Re-Barrier…

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16 Dez. 2024 Skincare 1 comment

All The Inkey List products I have tried – Which one is worth your money? | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST WERE PURCHASED MYSELF AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER Knowledge powered skin and hair care, that is how The Inkey List describe themselves, and I have been exploring their range since they released their first products in 2018. Like most brands they do have amazing products as well as some I suggest you skip, and because I don‘t assume you want to scroll your way through 6+ years worth of…

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A bottle of Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe Serum, made from brown frosted glass, tandin gin front of a dark background with white flowers

09 Dez. 2024 Skincare 1 comment

Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe Serum Review: Gentle Vitamin C for Sensitive 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 I love Vitamin C, but I’ve had mixed experiences with the oil-soluble versions that are often recommended for sensitive skin. Stable and less irritating? Sure. But that oily feeling? Not for me. So, I was skeptical about the Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe Vitamin C Serum using an oil-soluble derivative of Ascorbic Acid and not exactly cheap at 82 €. Would…

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