A bottle of Abib Jericho Rose PHA Toner in a light yellow with a list of ingredients written on the bottle is standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
09 Juli 2026 Skincare Comment

Abib Jericho Rose PHA Toner Review: Gentle Exfoliation for Sensitive 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   Today we are doing an Abib Jericho Rose PHA Toner Review — a product that somehow claims to exfoliate, hydrate, firm the skin, reduce wrinkles and still be suitable for sensitive skin. Which immediately makes me suspicious, because usually when skincare tries to do everything, it ends up doing absolutely nothing except adding another layer in your already full routine.  …

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A tube of Real Barrier Intense Moisture Hyaluronic Cream (white and light blue) standing in front of a dark background with white flowers
06 Juli 2026 Skincare Comment

Real Barrier Intense Moisture Hyaluronic Cream Review: Ingredients, Barrier Repair & Real Results | 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’s a very specific kind of skincare frustration that tends to show up somewhere in your 40s: your products aren’t failing exactly, but they’re no longer quite enough. Your skin feels drier, a little more reactive, maybe less resilient than it used to be. And suddenly, words like “barrier repair” and “deep hydration” start sounding a lot more relevant than they did…

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A lot of skincare products along with some skincare devices standing in front of a dark background with white flowers.
01 Juli 2026 Lifestyle Comment

Skincare Stash and Life Update Quarter 2 2026 – Medik8, Geek and Gorgeous, ZIIP and Maysama | 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   Just three months in and I am already regretting moving my regular New In Updates to quarterly. It is quite hard to keep up with what is actually new if you don’t write it down immediately (which I promised myself I’d do, but the life happened), especially since there were some unexpected parcels last quarter. And then there is the need…

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A tube of Geek and Gorgeous Zero Feel SPF 50, white packaging with yellow accents, standing front of a dark background with white flowers.
12 Juni 2026 Skincare 1 comment

Geek & Gorgeous Zero Feel SPF 50 Review: The Best Sunscreen for People Who Hate Sunscreen? | 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 know that wearing sunscreen is the singular most important thing to keep your skin looking its best at any age. And yet you simply can’t bring yourself to do it. Because finding a sunscreen you actually want to wear every day can be surprisingly difficult. Some feel heavy and greasy, others pill underneath makeup, sting the eyes, or leave your…

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Woman with tired and dull looking skin that also has redness around the nose and in the cheeks.
26 Mai 2026 Skincare Comment

How I Adjust My Skincare Routine in Spring for Acne, Redness and Sensitivity (2026) | 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   My skin is currently more reactive, more breakout prone, with redness and that slightly tired look – welcome to spring! If that sounds familiar, I’ll walk you through my current skincare routine, telling you what I changed and why so you can adapt your own skin.     Don’t worry, this is not a 12 step routine and you don’t need…

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A bottle of Dr Sam's Flawless Moisturiser Intense standing in front of a dark backround with white flowers
22 Apr. 2026 Skincare 1 comment

Dr Sam’s Flawless Moisturiser Intense Review: Is NAD+ Skincare More Than Barrier Repair? | 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 your skin has ever felt like it’s one wrong product away from complete rebellion — tight, irritated, and suddenly reacting to everything — then you’ve probably looked for something that actually repairs. And lately, one of the claims I’ve seen pop up additionally in combination with that is this idea of “NAD+ boosting” skincare. So in this Dr Sam’s Flawless Moisturizer…

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New in Quarter 1
07 Apr. 2026 Hair Comment

Skincare Stash and Life Update Quarter 1 2026 – Dr. Sam’s, Abib and old favorites | 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   In case you missed the regular skincare stash updates: They aren’t gone completely, I just decided to do them quarterly instead of monthly to adapt to my reduced upload schedule. Which, at least that is what I assumed, would lead to a decrease in products acquired anyway. If I now look at the lineup, I am not sure this assumption held…

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF 50 + PA ++++
30 März 2026 Skincare 1 comment

SKIN1004 Air Fit Suncream Plus Review: How It Looks at Full SPF | 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   Finding a sunscreen that offers reliable protection and looks good on the skin is harder than it should be — especially once your skin becomes a little less forgiving. The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus is marketed as a lightweight, non-nano mineral sunscreen with added soothing ingredients and no white cast. On paper, that sounds like a solid everyday option.…

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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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