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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Skin Hydration 101: How to Prevent Dehydrated Skin and Improve Skin Barrier Function | 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   As soon as the weather gets colder, our skin starts to act up. It gets tight, itchy, looks flaky and dull and maybe even starts to break out more than you are used to. What if I told you that the underlying problem in all of these cases is most likely a change in the skins moisture content aka dehydrated skin?…

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Doctor Anne’s Skincare Stash Update: What’s new in November – Remedy, Qure and winter sunscreens

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 have a new skincare stash update and what can I say – it features no new devices! Which is I admit, a relief, as I already have a huge backlog of face masks waiting for a review. But even without the electronics, there is a ton of good stuff to show. Remedy skincare for example, founded by Dr. Muneeb Shah…

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Restoring Damaged Hair at 45: My Review of the k18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask | 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   Bleaching has done a number on my hair over the years, leaving the ends dry, brittle, and prone to breakage.  And now that I am 45 and experience thinning due to my age on top of that, this damage has become even more noticeable. Enter the k18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask—a product that promises to breathe new life into damaged…

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SKIN1004 Tea-Trica BHA Foam Review: A Gentle Solution for Acne-Prone 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   Is your skin prone to acne, but at the same time sensitive? Are the cleansers marketed at acne-prone or oily skin too harsh for you? Then the SKIN1004 Tea-Trica BHA Foam might be something to look into.     Let’s talk about its performance, why the ingredients are different from your regular cleanser and how it should best be used to…

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If you can’t stop picking your skin: Dermatillomania and Acne excoriee explained | 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   We’ve all been there—standing in front of the mirror, that one pimple staring back at you, practically begging to be picked. You’re just going to „help it along.“ It will make things better. Help it clear faster, right? Wrong. Picking your acne will always make it worse and increase the risk of acne scars and hyperpigmentation. And we all know that.…

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Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Review: The Perfect Foundation for Mature, Combination 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   Longwearing, comfortable, buildable coverage and a natural matte finish? The Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation sounds like it was made specifically for me.     Which it obviously isn’t, it is just made for people like me: Old enough to have a job that requires their foundation to stay on for the full day, old enough to have skin that…

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Should You Try the Banish Pumpkin Enzyme Masque? My Review of TikTok’s Viral Exfoliating Mask | 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   An exfoliating mask trending on TikTok – that statement about the Banish Pumpkin Enzyme Masque had me intrigued. Does trending mean it actually gets recommended? I am not on TikTok that often, but I remember the hype around a similar mask from Peter Thomas Roth a few years ago, praised as effective exfoliation for all skin types. Is the same true…

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Timeless Matrixyl Synthe´6 Serum vs the Matrixyl 3000 HA Serum | 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 you look at the “Bestseller” page on the Timeless skincare website, the Timeless Matrixyl Synthe´6 Serum features prominently. What doesn’t feature is the Timeless Matrixyl 3000 HA Serum, and that made me curious. Why is the Synthe´6 one so much more popular?     Is it because it is directly aimed at more mature skin, a group more interested in…

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Alpha-Arbutin for dark spots: Safe and effective? | 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   Tired of stubborn dark spots that just won’t fade, no matter what you try? Whether it’s melasma, acne scars, or sun damage, hyperpigmentation is an absolute pain in the behind. In your search for the best ingredient to treat that hyperpigmentation, you might have heard about Arbutin, often called the natural alternative to Hydroquinone.     Well, today I’m breaking down…

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