Lab Muffin Beauty Science

The science of beauty, skincare, makeup and nails

  • Home
  • Science
  • Browse
    • Archives
    • Reviews by Brand
    • Random Post
  • About
    • About Michelle
    • Site Policies
    • Follow
  • Shop
    • Shop
    • Skincare eBook
  • FREE Exfoliation Guide!

All About Cleansing & How to Choose a Gentle Cleanser

June 21, 2016 By Michelle 40 Comments

All About Cleansing & How to Choose a Gentle Cleanser

Gone are the days of harsh cleansers that dried out your skin – everyone’s getting into gentle cleansers! What’s the science behind gentle cleansing, and how do you pick a gentle cleanser? Here’s the scientific background behind this skin-loving trend! Want more about the science behind choosing and using the right cleansers, moisturiser and sunscreen…

Read More »

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • Google
  • More
  • Tumblr

Filed Under: Review, Science, Skincare Tagged With: active ingredients, Antipodes, chemical, cleanser, cleansing, Dove, Nivea, QV, review, science, skincare

End-of-Year Empties

December 28, 2015 By Michelle 1 Comment

End-of-Year Empties

I really didn’t get through as many products as I’d hoped to this year – I’m hoping 2016 will be better! Here are my final empties for the year: Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar – I used this for my Aztec Secret clay masks, but I’ve switched to citric acid instead to avoid the vinegar stink….

Read More »

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • Google
  • More
  • Tumblr

Filed Under: Empties, Fragrance, Hair, Make-Up, Review, Skincare Tagged With: Appelles, Banila Co, Biore, Crop, Dove, empties, Enbacci, hair, Marc Jacobs, Models Prefer, Nivea, Sephora, skincare, Soap & Glory, Urban Skincare Co

Gradual Tanners: Bondi Sands, Dove, Fake Bake & St Tropez review

December 23, 2015 By Michelle 8 Comments

Gradual Tanners: Bondi Sands, Dove, Fake Bake & St Tropez review

You can’t tan without exposing yourself to wrinkles and melanoma, so fake tan is the way to go if you want to go brown. I’ve recently tried 4 gradual tanners widely available in Australia: Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk Dove Summer Glow Gradual Self Tan Body Lotion (Fair to Medium) St Tropez Gradual Tan…

Read More »

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • Google
  • More
  • Tumblr

Filed Under: Review, Skincare Tagged With: body, Bondi Sands, Dove, Fake Bake, moisturiser, review, skincare, St Tropez, tan

Sunsilk and Dove: My Favourite Drugstore Shampoos

October 14, 2015 By Michelle 7 Comments

Sunsilk and Dove: My Favourite Drugstore Shampoos

My hair has semi-fancy taste – it’s OK with some drugstore shampoos and conditioners, but some will make my scalp scabby and disgusting for no apparent reason. I’ve never gone wrong with Sunsilk or Dove though. Here are my current favourite types: Sunsilk Perfect Straight (shampoo and conditoner both $4.79 for 200 mL) was designed in…

Read More »

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • Google
  • More
  • Tumblr

Filed Under: Hair, Review Tagged With: budget-friendly, Dove, hair, review, Sunsilk

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »
Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter RSS YouTube

Michelle
Hi! I'm Michelle, chemistry PhD and science educator, and I'm here to help you figure out which beauty products are worth buying, and which ones aren't using science!

New Posts Straight to Your Inbox!

https://labmuffin.com/signup-confirmation/

skincare guide skincare guide

Popular Posts

  • My Current Evening Skincare Routine
  • Purging vs Breakouts: When to Ditch Your Skincare
  • How Does Olaplex Hair Treatment Work?
  • Don't Use Lemon Juice on Your Skin
  • Easy (5 Minute) DIY Vitamin C Serum Recipe
  • My Routine for Starting on Tretinoin (Retin-A) Cream

Copyright © 2021 Lab Muffin
 · Foodie Pro Theme On Genesis Framework · Privacy Policy · WordPress · Log in

All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the author, except for brief quotations when accompanied by a citation and link.

Get Lab Muffin updates (comes with a FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation!)
Your information will be stored to send you emails. For more information see Privacy Policy.