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Why “scientific” products don’t always work: mechanistic reasoning

27 February 2024

good bad mechanism outcome

Why “peer reviewed” studies aren’t reliable (especially for beauty science)

27 February 2024

peer review process

Is Batiste dry shampoo ruining your hair? The Science

20 February 2024

Batiste Dry Shampoo Tik Tok

Can you test heat protectants with fire? The Science

19 February 2024

Coco & Eve Heat Protectant Tik Tok

DMDM hydantoin and formaldehyde in haircare

20 January 2024

Tony Youn dmdm hydantoin

The “Everything” Serum: Olay Super Serum

7 January 2024

olay super serum

How to find transfer-proof eyeliner pencils

7 January 2024

smudgeproof eyeliner seal

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

4 January 2024

Red 21 Red 27 colour changing

Ultimate Guide to Drug Retinoids

30 December 2023

drug retinoids thumbnail

Drug, cosmetic or compounded retinoid: Which one should you use?

22 December 2023

drug vs cosmetic retinoids
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Hi! I'm Michelle, chemistry PhD, science educator and cosmetic chemist, and I'm here to help you figure out which beauty products are and aren't worth buying, using science.

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