Comparison – Lab Muffin Beauty Science

Ultimate Vitamin C Skincare Guide Part 1: Ascorbic Acid

Michelle Wong — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:00:51 +0000

Vitamin C is one of the most commonly raved about ingredients in skincare, with lots of evidence to back up its effects. But it’s also one of the most confusing. There are just so many different vitamin C ingredients and product types, and this is before you even get to all the different products you can buy! So this is ...

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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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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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Guide to Acne Patches: Hydrocolloid, Treatment, Microneedle (Video)

Michelle Wong — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 20:30:22 +0000

If you’re wondering what the difference is between all of the different acne patches around, and whether they even work, you’re not alone – I get asked this a lot, so I made a video about them! I was also itching for an excuse to use my microscope again, so there are some fun(?) closeups of microneedle patches. I was ...

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Chemical vs Physical Sunscreens: The Science

Michelle Wong — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 20:30:06 +0000

Are chemical or physical sunscreens better? I touched on this in my Sunscreen and Make-up video, but a lot of people have been asking me to talk more about it, so I’ve expanded on the topic in this post, which comes in video form as well! Click here for the video – scroll down for the blog post “summary” version ...

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Bondi Sands Gradual Tan Comparison and Review

Michelle Wong — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 20:14:51 +0000

Bondi Sands make some of my favourite fake tan products. Here in Australia they’re pretty affordable and easy to find. Since I’m pretty slapdash at applying fake tan, I much prefer gradual tan products – that way all my uneven applications can average out over a few days, and no one has to see me as a splotchy oompa loompa (although ...

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Why Make-Up Flashback Happens and How to Avoid It

Michelle Wong — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:55:14 +0000

Ah, the dreaded make-up flashback! Celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman and Miley Cyrus aren’t immune to it, even with their hordes of make-up artists: Embed from Getty Images Here’s the science behind make-up flashback, and how to avoid it. What causes make-up flashback? The harsh white markings are caused by silica, an ingredient in many translucent powders, particularly ...

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Maybelline Color Tattoo Leather swatches and comparison

Michelle Wong — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:20:21 +0000

There are 4 new shades joining the Maybelline EyeStudio Color Tattoo range in Australia in February. 3 of these are matte, and the final shade is a satin with subtle shimmer. They’re neutral colours which will be fantastic for everyday wear. I’ve swatched these next to similar shades in the permanent range, so you can work out if they’re worth ...

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Essence The Gel Top and Base Coat review

Michelle Wong — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 11:50:01 +0000

First off, let’s get things straight – Essence The Gel Top and Base Coat is NOT a gel product. Gel products have small plastic particles called monomers or oligomers, which link together and form a durable coating when a chemical called a photoinitiator is activated by light. There’s a full explanation of the gel polymerisation process here, but in short, ...

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Micellar Water Price Comparison

Michelle Wong — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:19:56 +0000

I’ve put together this price comparison of different micellar waters available in Australia. Keep in mind that they contain different ingredients, and some might be more effective at removing makeup (i.e. you might need to use less), so the Price per mL should only be treated as a rough guide. I hope some of you find it useful!

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