A bottle of Alpha-H Advocate Vitamin A Serum with 0,5% Retinol, lime green, standing in front of a dark background with white flowers.
24 März 2026 Skincare Comment

Retinol vs Retinal: Alpha-H Advocate Vitamin A Serum for Aging 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   Retinol or retinal — which one actually makes sense for your skin, especially as it changes with age? In this review of the Alpha-H Advocate Vitamin A Serum with 0.5% retinol, we’ll take a closer look at one of the most common questions in skincare: Is a “stronger” retinoid automatically the better choice?     Because while retinal is often presented…

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EADEM Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum standing in front of a dark background with white flowers.
19 März 2026 Skincare Comment

EADEM Milk Marvel Review: Gentle Dark Spot Serum or Too Weak? | 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 tried to treat hyperpigmentation without irritating your skin, you’ll know how difficult that balance can be. Some dark spot serums promise fast results, but often come at the price of redness, dryness and in the end even more pigmentation as a result.     In this EADEM Milk Marvel Review, we take a closer look at whether this…

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Hyperpigmentation treatment: laser vs skincare
13 März 2026 Skincare Comment

When does hyperpigmentation treatment move from skincare to laser? | 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   Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns I see people struggle with — and also one of the most confusing. Dark spots, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or sun spots can be stubborn, slow to fade, and often seem to come back just when you thought you had them under control. If you have already tried different skincare products without seeing…

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A bottle of Medik8 C-Tetra Advanced 20% Vitamin C Gel Serum standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
25 Feb. 2026 Skincare 1 comment

Medik8 C-Tetra Advanced Review: 20% THD vs Ascorbic Acid for Aging 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   This is a review of the new Medik8 C-Tetra Advanced Gel Serum — but it’s not just about this. It’s about why ‘20% vitamin C’ on a label should make you take a closer look, so you know exactly what you are getting before you purchase. Especially at 85 €.     Because 20% tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is not the same thing…

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Tone Up Sunscreen SPF 50 PA ++++
12 Feb. 2026 Skincare Comment

SKIN1004 Tone-Up Sunscreen Review: Brightening or Ghostly? | 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   Tone-up sunscreens like the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Tone-Up Sunscreen are having a moment — especially those that promise brightening, evening out, and healthy-looking skin without the need for foundation. And on paper, that sounds almost perfect: sun protection, skincare benefits, and a more rested look, all in one step.     But in real life, especially on mature or…

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Holy grail skincare routine 2025
05 Feb. 2026 Hair Comment

Holy Grail Skincare – My favorites for 2025 | 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   Imagine waking up tomorrow and every skincare and haircare product you own is gone. No backups. No half-used favourites. Just a blank slate — and the question of what’s actually worth buying again.     I test a lot of products, but very few earn a permanent place in my routine. So today I’ll show you exactly what I’d repurchase if I…

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Beauty Empties 2025
13 Jan. 2026 Hair Comment

One year of empties 2025 – everything I finished in skincare, hair care and makeup | 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   It’s the end of the year, which means I finally open my own personal Bag of Holding — aka the oversized tote where I stash every skincare, hair care and makeup empty I finish — and take stock of everything I used up in 2025.     I also spend a great deal of this review process complaining about all that…

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A tube of The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
29 Dez. 2025 Skincare 1 comment

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser Review: Gentle Balm 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 I admit I was really excited when I got my hands on my first bottle of The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser. It had been out for some time already when I tried it (the video below is from April 2023, which gives you an idea of how much of a backlog I have with posting on here) and by then I had read…

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A bottle of The Inkey List Hydrating Cream to Milk Cleanser standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
25 Dez. 2025 Skincare 1 comment

The Inkey List Hydrating Cream to Milk Cleanser Review: What ‘NEA-Accepted’ Really Means | 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   The Inkey List Hydrating Cream To Milk Cleanser says it’s accepted by the National Eczema Association (NEA) on the brand website. But what is the NEA? And what does accepted by them even mean?     We will take a look at that and discuss if  you should care even if you don’t suffer from eczema.      What The…

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A bottle of Geek and Gorgeous Cheer Up Liquid Exfoliant standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
16 Dez. 2025 Skincare Comment

Geek & Gorgeous Cheer Up Liquid Exfoliant Review: Gentle Daily Exfoliation or Too Weak? | 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 call their Cheer Up Liquid Exfoliant a regular strength exfoliant, but at the same time claim it can be used up to twice a day. So how strong is it really? Can it be used with sensitive skin? And if it is gentle enough for daily use, will it give you the results you are looking for?  …

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