Category Beauty & Cosmetics

“My parents are from Suriname, a South American country that used to be a Dutch colony, but I was born and raised in Amsterdam. I studied performing arts and danced professionally, and then I was lured into the modeling world.…

How to cite: Wong M. Benzene in your products, Part 2: The story of Valisure. Lab Muffin Beauty Science. September 28, 2024. Accessed February 14, 2025. Here’s Part 2 of our deep dive into benzene contamination…

“I started dancing when I was two and a half, and when I was 12, I remember watching The Rockettes during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and deciding I wanted to be one of them. It’s now my fourth season…

“I wanted to be a pop star growing up, but that dream was always tied to acting because there was a show in Mexico called Código F.A.M.A. that was a big deal. It was a kid’s singing competition, and afterwards,…

How to cite: Wong M. Cyperus oil for hair removal: Is it safe and effective?. Lab Muffin Beauty Science. October 20, 2024. Accessed February 11, 2025. There’s been a lot of hype around Cyperus oil for…

“Bad Taste started out of a desire to see what I felt was missing in the food world. I burned out working in restaurant kitchens at a really young age. We talk about restaurant kitchen culture because of The Bear…

How to cite: Wong M. Red flags for unreliable sources: a guide. Lab Muffin Beauty Science. October 23, 2024. Accessed February 12, 2025. How do you check if information is reliable? One shortcut that works well…

All great love stories have a great beginning. Mine began with an email. Except, it’s not the kind of love story you’re thinking about. Mine is of great friendship with my best friend, Daniela Morosini, who you might know from…

How to cite: Wong M. How to dry your hair, according to science. Lab Muffin Beauty Science. November 8, 2024. Accessed February 11, 2025. What’s the best way to dry your hair, according to science? Is…

Makeup artist Vincent Oquendo is pretty sure he and hairstylist Marc Mena manifested working with actress Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of this year’s Golden Globe favorite, Emilia Pérez. “Back when Marc and I were working together at the Cannes…