Make-Up – Lab Muffin Beauty Science

How to find transfer-proof eyeliner pencils

Michelle Wong — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 11:45:58 +0000

Something that made a big difference to me in 2023: I worked out how to find eyeliner pencils that were transfer-proof even on my oily skin! My eyelids are super oily, so eyeliners always smudge or start transferring after a few hours. Transfer-proof pencils aren’t really that new an innovation, but for the longest time I didn’t really know what ...

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How do colour-changing lipsticks and blushes work? The science

Michelle Wong — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:19:19 +0000

Have you seen colour-changing lipsticks and blushes online? A lot of these claim to “adjust” to your skin’s pH to give a personalised shade… but is it just a gimmick? Here’s the chemistry behind these products. Colour-changing ingredients Red 27 Most colour-changing products – whether lipsticks or blushes – contain an ingredient called Red 27, also listed as CI 45410 ...

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Oily Skin Skincare and Makeup Tips

Michelle Wong — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 13:24:32 +0000

My skin is oily / combo and I complain about it quite a lot, so I often get asked for my best tips for controlling the inevitable flood of oil. I also sweat easily which apparently means I’m fit, but this adds to the oil and I end up a bigger mess. I’ve spent a long time trying to get ...

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Talc and Asbestos in Makeup: Not So Pretty Episode 1

Michelle Wong — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:30:00 +0000

HBO has a new 4 part documentary Not So Pretty which talks about supposedly dangerous beauty products. This kind of documentary comes out every 6 months or so, and everyone panics and throws out their products. Like pretty much everyone I think, I’m concerned about my health, but not so into people trying to exploit this concern for attention, or ...

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Products I Used to Love

Michelle Wong — Mon, 17 May 2021 12:30:28 +0000

I’m a dinosaur in beauty blogger years. I started my blog in December 2011, and in the last 10-ish years, I’ve learned a lot as I’ve read way too deeply into pretty much everything. I recently had the urge to go through some of my older posts, and unsurprisingly, I’ve said quite a few myths in the past (like the ...

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What’s in a Lipstick?

Michelle Wong — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 12:50:19 +0000

Have you ever wondered what’s in a lipstick? Obviously there’s the colouring agents that make it red or pink, but what’s all the other stuff? Let’s talk lipstick science. The video is here on YouTube, scroll down for the blog post version… What makes a good lipstick? First let’s talk about what a lipstick is. I mean, I think we ...

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Breaking Down 5 Minute Crafts “Viral” Beauty Hacks (Video)

Michelle Wong — Sun, 17 May 2020 21:30:02 +0000

I’ve looked at some more 5 Minute Craft beauty hacks – they’re a mixed bag. Some of them are awful, some of them are actually not that bad. This set includes a few beauty hacks I’ve seen around the place: Aspirin for pimples DIY glitter eyeshadow Activated charcoal for teeth Wasabi lip colour Dark circles and tea bags Check it ...

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100K Subscriber Q&A and Get Ready With Me (Video)

Michelle Wong — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 20:30:05 +0000

I made it to 100K subscribers on YouTube!◝(⁰▿⁰)◜ So to celebrate I made this video, where I do my makeup and answer your questions on my other job, how old I am, my education, how long it takes to make a video and lots of random questions about skincare and beauty. Hopefully it’s a nice distraction during this time! Check ...

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Re-explaining 5 Minute Magic’s Beauty Tips (Video)

Michelle Wong — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:30:43 +0000

I watched a 5 Minute Magic video recently, titled “25 THINGS ABOUT COSMETICS YOU NEVER KNOW”. It had a lot of interesting skincare, makeup and haircare demonstrations in it, followed by… random hacks and tips that were completely unrelated to the demonstration, or just completely wrong. So I thought I’d re-explain the science behind the demos, and talk about whether ...

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How Do Make-Up Setting Sprays Work?

Michelle Wong — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:20:57 +0000

If you don’t already use a make-up setting spray in your make-up routine, you’re missing out. They make your make-up look less powdery and more blended, and can act as a shield against sweat and rubbing and general clumping as well. If you’re wondering how they work, or how to find a dupe, I’ve got you covered! Check out the video ...

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