skincare reviews

A bottle of Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF 50+, gold with blue writing, standing in front of a dark background with white flowers

23 Mai 2025 Skincare Comment

Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Review: Matte Finish, Strong Protection—But Too Drying? | 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 A lightweight sunscreen with strong UV protection sounds perfect for summer, right? But does the Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen live up to the hype? It’s a hybrid formula, so there is some white cast—but how noticeable is it? I admit I expected a dewy finish. Instead, this one surprised me with a matte result—what else turned out differently…

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A bottle of Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP Wrinkle Reducing Serum standing in front of a dark background with white flowers

09 Mai 2025 Skincare Comment

Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP Serum Review: Do Mini Proteins and Drone Delivery really work? | 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 Peptides, Growth Factors, and so-called ‘Drone Delivery’—Medik8’s reformulated Liquid Peptides Advanced MP promises firmer, plumper skin with cutting-edge technology. But does it actually improve collagen production and fine lines, or is this just an expensive marketing upgrade? As always, let’s look at the science, the texture, and whether it’s worth your money. What the Medik8 Liquid…

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A bottle of The Inkey List Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum standing in front of a dark background with white flowers

02 Mai 2025 Skincare 1 comment

The Inkey List Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum Review: Great for Dehydrated 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 When I first applied The Inkey List Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum, I thought—where’s the hydration? I expected a wave of hydration—the kind that instantly plumps and gives a dewy glow. Instead? Nothing. But as I kept using it, something interesting happened… So, is this a must-have or one to skip? Let’s take a closer look! What The…

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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 1 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 2 comments

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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