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Subscribers 832K

Videos 452

Views 83.3M

Channels Like Lab Muffin Beauty Science

Lab Muffin Beauty Science covers skincare, beauty products, and chemistry education, helping viewers decide which products are worth buying using science. The channel blends tutorials, explanations of ingredients, and debunking misinformation, with a focus on hair care, skin care, and cosmetics chemistry. It publishes regular content from its Australian host, Michelle, and averages around 889K views per video, with a substantial library of 465 videos since joining YouTube in March 2017.

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We found 48 YouTube channels similar to Lab Muffin Beauty Science

#1

Doctorly view on YouTube ▶

89% relevance

Subscribers 3.5M

Videos 503

Views 1.5B

Appearances 25

SERP 100%

Similarity 81%

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Both channels focus on skincare science and ingredient explanations, ranking highly for 'skincare science' and 'retinol effectiveness' searches (high search and content alignment; Doctorly’s content closely mirrors Lab Muffin’s educational approach on these topics).

#2

Dr Dray view on YouTube ▶

85% relevance

Subscribers 2.6M

Videos 4.9K

Views 731.1M

Appearances 28

SERP 95%

Similarity 78%

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Similar emphasis on skincare ingredients and retinol, plus sunscreen use topics, with strong search overlap and content that mirrors Lab Muffin’s evidence-based style, indicating a closely aligned audience and format.

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#3

Dr. Shereene Idriss view on YouTube ▶

66% relevance

Subscribers 1.7M

Videos 1.9K

Views 510.3M

Appearances 14

SERP 47%

Similarity 78%

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Targets the same skincare-ingredient and retinol topics and sunscreen use; high search overlap exists but Dr. Idriss’ content style diverges somewhat, suggesting a somewhat different delivery while appealing to a similar audience.

#4

Dr. Sam Ellis

62% relevance

Subscribers 798K

Videos 717

Views 130.2M

Appearances 6

SERP 34%

Similarity 81%

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Shared focus on sunscreen usage and beauty product science with Lab Muffin’s audience; moderate search overlap but content differs (science-heavy reviews vs broader beauty education).

#5

April Basi

60% relevance

Subscribers 70.6K

Videos 614

Views 48.9M

Appearances 5

SERP 19%

Similarity 87%

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Covers skincare ingredients and cosmetic formulation basics, aligning with Lab Muffin on foundational chemistry topics, though her style may be more technical/formulation-oriented than Lab Muffin’s explanatory approach.

#6

Dr Sam Bunting

60% relevance

Subscribers 240K

Videos 715

Views 26.4M

Appearances 3

SERP 29%

Similarity 80%

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Discusses retinol effectiveness and vitamin C science, directly matching Lab Muffin’s core skincare chemistry topics and attracting a similar audience interested in evidence-based product science.

Content Landscape

Top competitors: Doctorly (89% match) and Dr Dray (85% match) share overlapping queries such as skincare science, skincare ingredients explained, and retinol effectiveness. Dr. Shereene Idriss (66% match) also overlaps on similar topics. The competitors have larger subscriber bases, with Doctorly at 3.5M and Dr Dray at 2.6M, compared to Lab Muffin Beauty Science’s 850K. All listed competitors engage in skincare science explanations and ingredient discussions, indicating overlap in search terms like sunscreen indoor use and retinol effectiveness, which Lab Muffin also covers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Lab Muffin Beauty Science?

Doctorly — 89% match, 3.5M subscribers; Dr Dray — 85% match, 2.6M subscribers; Dr. Shereene Idriss — 66% match, 1.7M subscribers. They share a focus on skincare science and dermatology-related topics, with emphasis on evidence-based guidance and beauty science.

What type of content does Lab Muffin Beauty Science make?

Lab Muffin Beauty Science creates science-based beauty content, including skincare and haircare topics, product reviews, and debunking myths as shown by video titles like 'Is hydration destroying your hair? The REAL science', 'Debunking the worst haircare advice on TikTok', and 'Products I refuse to use (as a chemist)'. The channel averages about 889K views per video, and the listed videos have views ranging from 1.0M to 1.6M, with frequent uploads indicated by multiple recent high-view videos.

How do we determine which channels are similar to Lab Muffin Beauty Science?

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