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The science of red light masks

Michelle Wong — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:17:11 +0000

Red light is everywhere – you’ll see it used by celebrities, skincare influencers, and biohackers (not sure why male wellness influencers get their own special name). What does it do, and which products actually work? Let’s dig into the science behind red light therapy, or photobiomodulation. The video version of this post was part of a 3-way collaboration with Becky ...

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Microcurrent Devices: Science and Foreo Bear Review

Michelle Wong — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 12:45:03 +0000

This video is sponsored by Foreo. Microcurrent devices are handheld electronic gadgets that have two metal spheres on them. There are lots of claims about how they tone and contour your face, so here’s the science behind microcurrent, how to use a microcurrent device and the results I’ve gotten after using the Foreo Bear on the right side of my ...

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Body Skincare: Tips, Products & How You Should Shower

Michelle Wong — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:45:52 +0000

Skincare for your body is like skincare for your face in a lot of ways… but also not, in a lot of other ways! I think us skincare fans tend to take really good care of our faces, but then we kind of ignore our bodies. Today I’m going to try to balance that with some of the best tips ...

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I Hate These Skincare Products

Michelle Wong — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 12:45:32 +0000

I haven’t had a good Cranky Old Lady rant in a while, so here’s one today, ranting about products I hate. Honestly, it isn’t even the product most of the time – it’s just the marketing around it that I hate. Video is here on YouTube, keep scrolling for the written version. Coffee Scrubs I’ve ranted about coffee scrubs before ...

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Detangling Brush Comparison: Tangle Teezer vs Lady Jayne

Michelle Wong — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:00:37 +0000

I’ve been really enjoying the Tangle Teezer, a brush with soft bristles designed to minimise breakage. I’ve been using it to quickly but gently detangle my fragile bleached hair, with much less breakage than the wide-toothed comb I was using before. I did need a second portable hairbrush though, and since the Lady Jayne Tanglepro Detangling Brush (RRP $13.99 AUD) ...

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Damaging Reducing Hair Dryer? Panasonic Nanoe EH-NA98

Michelle Wong — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:34:46 +0000

This post is sponsored by Panasonic. I’ve been using Panasonic hair dryers for more than a decade, so I’m super excited to share this review of the Panasonic Nanoe EH-NA98 Moisture Infusing Advanced Hair Dryer that’s just launched in Australia. I’ve been using it for the last 2 months and it’s the best hair dryer I’ve ever tried. As you ...

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DIY Quick-Dry Scrunchable Shower Sponge on a Stick

Michelle Wong — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 21:34:13 +0000

I’ve mentioned before that I love my netting-sponge-on-a-stick – it’s great for washing conditioner off your back, and for reaching your feet when you’re too sore to bend over (thanks, dance comp training). I’ve been using a sponge on a plastic handle from Daiso (which cost a whole $2.80) but recently it looks like they’ve decided to discontinue it, with ...

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Foreo Luna Play Plus Cleansing Tool Review

Michelle Wong — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 20:38:55 +0000

I’ve been asked about Foreo’s sonic cleansing devices more times than I can count, so I’m glad to say I finally have the Foreo Luna Play Plus ($75 AUD) in my hot little hands! I’ve been trying out the Foreo Luna Play Plus in my cleansing routine for the past few weeks. Unlike other vibration-based cleansing brushes, the Foreo tools use ...

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Clarisonic Smart Profile Sonic Skin Cleansing Brush Review

Michelle Wong — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:46:29 +0000

If you’re in the market for a new skin cleansing brush and you like your gadgets, Clarisonic’s Smart Profile may be just the device for you. I’ve tried both the Clarisonic Mia 2 ($219 AUD) and Mia Fit ($315 AUD) before, but the Smart Profile ($349 AUD) really takes the cake in terms of convenience and features. It still has ...

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How do air-activated heat packs and eye masks work?

Michelle Wong — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 01:29:53 +0000

Air-activated heated eye masks like the Kao Megurhythm Steam Hot Eye Mask are awesomely convenient little inventions. They heat up instantly once you open the package, so you don’t have to mess around with hot water or microwaves. Here’s the science behind how they work! Air-activated eye masks work the same way as the air-activated heat packs called kairo that ...

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