Fat Mascara
662 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsBeauty journalists (and friends!) Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Sullivan bring you the big, juicy world of beauty twice a week. On Wednesdays, they share their insider access to the industry, discuss news and culture through the lens of beauty, and talk about their beauty adventures as well as their favorite fragrances, skincare, and makeup. On Fridays, they interview their favorite people in the business, including celebrities, makeup artists, perfumers, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and more. Delivered with a heavy dose of fun, Fat Mascara is where beauty obsessives can get their fix.
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Ep. 527: Hypochlorous Acid (Take Two), Trump Perfume & The Week’s Beauty News
April 10, 2024 19:12 - 1 hour - 100 MBJenn welcomes guest co-host Angelo Landriscina, MD (aka @dermangelo), to talk about junk science, Andrew Huberman, dermfluencers, the “Wild West” of cosmetic surgery, perfumes that smell like sunscreen, the difference between retinol and retinal, and whether or not she will actually receive the $99 Trump Victory47 cologne she ordered. Plus, Angelo explains how hypochlorous acid really works and we Raise a Wand to the Hugimals World Heart to Hug Pillow, a calming weighted pillow that delivers ...
Best of FM: Makeup Artist Dick Page
April 05, 2024 19:00 - 49 minutes - 73.3 MBMakeup artist Dick Page has been playing with color and painting faces (Bella Hadid, Christy Turlington, and so many others!) for more than 30 years. In this interview—one of our most popular episodes from 2022—he talks to Jess about his career, the disappearing art of subtlety, how the way we view images today has changed the way we think about beauty, and the not-so-secret trick for achieving one of his signature looks: dewy, balmy, glowing cheeks. Products mentioned in this episode: shopm...
Ep. 526: Skincare Age Restrictions, Butt Wellness & The Latest Beauty News
April 03, 2024 19:00 - 53 minutes - 83.1 MBGuest co-host Alexandra Pauly, the beauty editor of Highsnobiety, chats with Jenn about retailers that are banning sales of anti-aging skincare to children, a new line of products for butts, and the state of fragrance today. Plus: why toddlers smell like flowers and teens smell like goats; a perfume for horse girls; the best places to shop for beauty in NYC; and the sunscreen-primer-foundation recipe that will keep your face perfected for eight hours straight, even if you have oily skin. Pr...
Nostalgic Fragrances & Olfactive Experiences with Carlos Huber
March 29, 2024 19:00 - 57 minutes - 83.7 MBFragrance developer Carlos Huber chats with Jess and Jenn about how perfume can be a way to experience a specific moment in time. He shares the history of patchouli; why fragrances after World War II smelled like smoke and flowers; how his brand, Arquiste Parfumeur, captures evocative moments and historical sites; and how he works with perfumers and clients (Vacation Inc., Trudon, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, J. Crew) to create fragrances with a deep sense of nostalgia. Products mentioned in ...
Ep. 525: Hypochlorous Acid, Broccoli Freckles & The Week’s Beauty News
March 27, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes - 87.7 MBCharisse Kenion, host of BeautyMe podcast, joins Jenn to talk about supermodels, changes at British Vogue, YouTube AI disclosures, France’s proposed “sin tax” on fast fashion, more diversity in dermatology photos, and broccoli freckles, the latest ridiculous micro-trend on TikTok. Listen until the end for our revelation: Hypochlorous acid is a wonder ingredient for every skin type! We raise our wands high to products featuring it: Prequel Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray, Clinisept+ and ...
Guido Palau Talks Hair
March 22, 2024 19:00 - 38 minutes - 46.6 MBLegendary hairstylist Guido Palau, who developed the new Zara Hair line and worked on Edward Enninful’s final cover for British Vogue, has done runway hair for pretty much every fashion label (Prada, Valentino, Marc Jacobs) and cut the hair of all the top models (Kaia Gerber included). He’s here to tell us about his career path in the fashion industry, share his creative process, and talk about some of the products he’s created for brands like Redken. This was Guido’s first podcast interview...
Ep. 524: Cosmetic Injectables, David Beckham’s Nipples & The Week’s Beauty News
March 20, 2024 19:48 - 55 minutes - 128 MBGuest co-host Garrett Munce, author of Self-Care for Men, gives Jenn his honest opinion on her Botox and filler, and then there’s much more to cover: why men want David Beckham’s nipples; the popularity of facelifts; how people would rather look healthy than be healthy; the success of Black-founded beauty brands; which beauty companies do the best merch; and a candle that smells like dirt after the rain. Plus, a cursory acknowledgement of Bella Hadid’s Ôrebella line and Kylie Jenner’s new per...
Smell & Tell with Perfume Room's Emma Vernon
March 15, 2024 19:00 - 44 minutes - 65.9 MBIn honor of Fragrance Day, we joined up with Emma Vernon, host of the podcast Perfume Room, to talk about fragrance trends, the language we use to discuss perfume, and the scents of everything from orris and carnations to egg creams and dust bunnies. Listen in as we work our way through a “smell & tell” session featuring some of Emma’s favorite scents of the season. Perfumes mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/438253 Episode recap with links (including Emma's live event March ...
Ep. 523: Ugly Standards, Influencer Trips & The Week’s Beauty News
March 13, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes - 71.7 MBGuest co-host Anita Bhagwandas, author of Ugly: Giving Us Back our Beauty Standards and the Substack newsletter The Powder Room, joins Jenn to talk about pretty privilege, whether influencer trips are still a smart marketing tactic, if wearing makeup while you exercise is really that bad, discontinued products, and why Anita likes to decant her makeup into vintage pill boxes. Plus, we recommend body exfoliators for last week’s guest co-host, and raise our wands to a witchy candle, an appropri...
Why Sunscreen Regulation Is So Messy with Dr. Julian Sass
March 08, 2024 20:00 - 57 minutes - 88.7 MBAre you breaking the law when you buy sunscreen from other countries? Why is U.S. sunscreen innovation so slow? What are the real differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens? Which sunscreens have been tested on animals and why? We get into all of it with Julian Sass, PhD, a cosmetic formulator, industry consultant, and creator of an extensive sunscreen database (click on the episode recap below for a link to it). Plus: He shares his favorite sunscreens, and we discuss cosmetic regula...
Ep. 522: Big Hair, Boba, Dry Brushing & The Beauty News
March 06, 2024 20:00 - 51 minutes - 78 MBGuest co-host Courtney Shields, the founder of DIBS Beauty and host of the Courtside with Courtney podcast, joins Jenn to talk about the Texas/NYC aesthetic, men getting makeovers before their Lunar New Year blind dates, the resurgence of big hair, children’s eyeglasses that are supposed to ward off head lice, dry-brushing your body, Dyson tools, DIBS Beauty blush toppers, HigherDOSE mats…and so much more. Plus, we found a sheer mineral sunscreen for last week’s guest co-host, Julee, and have...
The Everything Guide to Lasers with Dr. Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae
March 01, 2024 20:00 - 49 minutes - 77.4 MBDermatologist Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae, MD, explains all the ways lasers can improve your skin. We talk about AviClear, Fraxel, and the latest laser and light advancements; how to prevent and reduce scars; lasers that treat acne, rosacea, tattoos, and unsightly veins; and laser hair removal. Plus: How can blue LED light be beneficial if blue light from screens is supposed to be damaging? Dr. Bae has the answers! Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/419083 Episode recap with l...
Ep. 521: Thoughts on Beyoncé’s Hair Line, Welcome to Legal Corner & The Week’s Beauty News
February 28, 2024 21:30 - 48 minutes - 75.4 MBGuest co-host Julee Wilson, beauty editor-at-large at Cosmopolitan, joins Jenn to offer her take on the new hair line Cécred and discuss Girl Scouts beauty collabs, fragranced offices, and the most luxurious cleansing balm. Plus, welcome to the Legal Corner (it’s new!), where we’re talking about what the National Advertising Division of the BBB National Programs thinks of Dr. Squatch’s “natural” marketing claims. All that, plus trinket-y beauty items, sexy long johns, and a candle celebrating...
Special Ep: Potential Has No Age (Live!) with Veronica Webb and Dr. Mamina Turegano
February 26, 2024 18:00 - 36 minutes - 60.5 MBSupermodel Veronica Webb and dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano joined us for a live version of the podcast, where we talked about taboos surrounding aging, how your skin changes in your 40s and 50s, and the skincare and habits that help you age well. This episode is brought to you by Shiseido in celebration of its new Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream. Visit Shiseido.com and follow @shiseido on social channels for more information. Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and ...
Ep. 520: Celebrity Beauty Paychecks, a Sun-In Comeback & Beauty News
February 21, 2024 20:00 - 44 minutes - 66.8 MBGuest co-host Emily Sundberg, author of the Substack newsletter Feed Me, joins Jenn in the studio to make sense of the Super Bowl’s beauty moment, discuss Alix Earle, talk about an introduction to perfumery course, and consider how trendy nicotine pouches could affect your skin. Plus, we have concealer help for our allergy sufferer and some new homework: Tell us about your favorite trinket-y beauty items (lip balm phone cases, gloss rings, solid perfumes, etc., are welcome!). Products menti...
Best of FM: Silicones, Sulfates & Scalp Stuff with Dr. Caroline Robinson
February 16, 2024 20:00 - 44 minutes - 72.1 MBIf you have scalp issues, or you’re just curious why your hair “hurts” when it gets oily, this episode with Caroline Robinson, MD, is for you. In our interview (originally aired in 2022), Dr. Robinson explains how hair follicles work, how to treat conditions like dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, and shares the truth about controversial shampoo and styling ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and castor oil. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/398574 Episode re...
Best of FM: The History of Red Lipstick
February 14, 2024 20:00 - 34 minutes - 43.6 MBRachel Felder, author of Red Lipstick: Ode to a Beauty Icon, shares the fascinating story of the world's most talked-about lip color. In this interview (originally aired in 2019), she tells us about the ingredients Egyptians used to redden their mouths, how red lips and story of feminism are intertwined, the Lipstick Wars of the 20th century, and the true story behind MAC's Russian Red. Happy Valentine's Day, Fam! Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/396901 Episode reca...
Can Beauty Retail Shape Society?
February 09, 2024 20:00 - 40 minutes - 60.5 MBJess talks to Michelle Crossan-Matos, chief marketing officer of Ulta Beauty, about what a company can achieve beyond selling product. Since joining Ulta Beauty, the Glaswegian executive has worked on initiatives like The Joy Project with motivational speaker Mel Robbins, thinking about the responsibility a retailer holds when it comes to younger customers as well as its own employees. In this interview, she shares her approach to leadership, why she’s interested in the philosophy of stoicism...
Can Beauty Retail Shape Society? with Michelle Crossan-Matos
February 09, 2024 20:00 - 40 minutes - 60.5 MBJess talks to Michelle Crossan-Matos, chief marketing officer of Ulta Beauty, about what a company can achieve beyond selling product. Since joining Ulta Beauty, the Glaswegian executive has worked on initiatives like The Joy Project with motivational speaker Mel Robbins, thinking about the responsibility a retailer holds when it comes to younger customers as well as its own employees. In this interview, she shares her approach to leadership, why she’s interested in the philosophy of stoicism...
Ep. 519: Dimpleplasty, Justice for a Beauty Crime & The Week’s Beauty News
February 07, 2024 20:00 - 35 minutes - 54.2 MBDid you hear about the great perfume heist of 2016? Justice has finally been served, and we’ll tell you all about it. Before that: the rise of dimple surgery; celebrities on hair-dye boxes; supermodel offspring in the new Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild campaign; and Cardi B’s first beauty contract. Plus, let’s Raise a Wand to a moisture mask that’s almost as good as SK-II and help one listener find a longwear concealer that will hide her allergy symptoms. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.u...
The Scent of the Harlem Renaissance with Teri Johnson
February 02, 2024 20:00 - 46 minutes - 70.6 MBWorld-traveling polymath Teri Johnson takes us on a journey through her life, but also back in time to the Harlem Renaissance, the era that inspires her company, Harlem Candle Co. She tells us about the famous personalities she’s captured in scent—Billie Holiday, Josephine Baker, Langston Hughes, and more—as well as her travels, her favorite products, and the story behind the brand she built. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/381169 Episode recap with links: fatmasca...
Ep. 518: Dollar General Finds, Setting Boundaries & The Week’s Beauty News
January 31, 2024 20:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBIf you put a barefaced woman in a field we will want what she’s selling—that’s what we’ve learned from Pamela Anderson’s latest beauty endeavor. We’re also chatting about little wellness habits that help us create boundaries; Charlotte Tilbury’s big-budget lipstick launch; Dollar General candles from a surprisingly luxe manufacturer; highlights from a new Gen-Z State of Beauty report; SK-II dupes; more perfumes for our June Bride; and the fancy countertop spray that makes household #closingdu...
Hot Takes with Annie & Nick of Eyewitness Beauty
January 26, 2024 20:00 - 52 minutes - 78.8 MBWelcome to the ultimate beauty group chat, with Nick Axelrod and Annie Kreighbaum, hosts of the podcast Eyewitness Beauty. We're sharing our unfiltered thoughts on the beauty and wellness world, including celebrity brands, microtrends, Midjourney mistakes, Stanley cups, Ozempic, poor product design, and so much more. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/369078 Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/eyewitness-beauty Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.co...
Ep. 517: Baby Beauty Editor Faves, a Skin Cancer Innovation & The Week’s Beauty News
January 24, 2024 20:00 - 43 minutes - 66.5 MBWe’re revisiting cult-favorite beauty products from the 2000s and wondering, “Where are they now?” But first: the FDA clears a new skin-cancer diagnostic tool; Striiike beauty studio debuts a pigment removal service for previously microbladed brows; and we begrudgingly discuss Kim Kardashian’s tanning bed. The Fam also has suggestions for our June bride who wants a white floral fragrance, and we have new homework for everyone: How do you get the results of a SK-II Treatment Mask for less? P...
The Next Wave of Beauty Tech with Guive Balooch
January 19, 2024 20:40 - 48 minutes - 70.8 MBCan technology help make the beauty industry greener? How do brands innovate without over-engineering? What are some practical ways Big Beauty can use artificial intelligence? We’re talking with Guive Balooch, L’Oréal’s Global Managing Director: Augmented Beauty and Open Innovation, about all that and more. You’ll hear about a speedy hair dryer that causes less damage and can save you almost $400 on your yearly electric bill; a gadget with oscillating bristles that makes at-home hair dyeing e...
Ep. 516: Lip Plumpers, More Gummies & The Week’s Beauty News
January 17, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes - 49 MBYes, we’re still talking about the “Sephora Girls”—this story about Gen Alpha taking over beauty stores just gives and gives and gives. But there’s lots more to discuss, including the new wave of lip plumpers and NYX’s plans for the Super Bowl; gynecologists who are unhappy with the latest beauty supplement, a gummy for vaginal health; and (in Science Corner!) research showing women’s tears lower aggression in men. We’re also changing up Raise A Wand: We want you to help our listener, June Br...
Jamie Greenberg Is Everybody’s Personal Makeup Artist
January 12, 2024 20:00 - 49 minutes - 73.3 MBShe may be a celebrity makeup artist (Quinta Brunson, Kaley Cuoco, Rashida Jones), but Jamie Greenberg is not gatekeeping her secrets. She shares her tricks for hooded eyelids, creasing concealer, and runner’s rash. Plus, we talk to the mom of three about a timely topic: How young is too young for makeup and skincare? How can parents encourage self expression without glorifying consumerism? Should adults talk to kids about the downsides of plastic surgery and photo filters? Let’s get into it....
Ep. 515: Wolf Spiders, World Records & The Week’s Beauty News
January 10, 2024 20:00 - 40 minutes - 61.7 MBWe’re jumping into 2024 with some new candles, and lots of news: Business moves for Jaclyn Hill, Dr. Dennis Gross, K18, and others; our thoughts on a new crop of celebrity spokespeople in beauty and fashion (hi, Jermey Allen White!); the truth about wolf spiders and Sol de Janeiro body cream; and a beauty world record attempt in Ghana. Plus, we want you to call (646-481-8182) or email us ([email protected]) to suggest the next Raise A Wand homework: Tell us what specific type of product you...
Best of FM: The Truth About “Active” Skincare with Cosmetic Chemist Victoria Fu
January 05, 2024 20:00 - 47 minutes - 76.3 MBWhat makes a skincare ingredient “active”? How do you decode a cosmetic ingredient list? How are researchers using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve our complexions? Which beauty ingredients are completely pointless? In this interview (our second most popular episode of 2023) Victoria Fu, the co-founder of Chemist Confessions, is here to answer all those questions and more. Plus, she tells us about an AI-discovered molecule that improves skin elasticity and explains how the digital era...
Best of FM: Glowstopping Skin Tips with Lord Gavin
January 03, 2024 20:00 - 56 minutes - 83.1 MBCelebrity facial masseur Gavin McLeod-Valentine leads us through the face-massage technique he uses to prep clients like Cate Blanchett, Zoe Saldana, Maya Rudolph, and Lourdes Leon for the red carpet. In this episode (our most popular interview of 2023!) He shares the movie-ready story of his life and how he went from actor to publicist to unexpectedly giving Halle Berry an oxygen facial and finding his calling. We also talk about Madonna’s face, buccal-fat removal, cryo-sticks, LED lights, P...
The Annual Naughty & Nice (& Neutral!?) Special
December 27, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 88.7 MBWe reveal the year’s biggest moments in beauty culture, and what we loved, hated, and (in some cases) still aren’t sure about. Let’s discuss how beauty influencers affect girlhood, the age of Ozempic, celebrities without makeup, the year of fragrance, stunt perfumes, Barbie-mania, the slowdown of VC funding in beauty, brands that are getting weird, people who leave mean product reviews, the real cost of doing beauty work, and so much more. Happy New Year, everyone! Products mentioned in thi...
Perfumer Jérôme Epinette on the Secret to His Success
December 22, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutes - 48.5 MBFragrances for Harry Styles and Selena Gomez, Byredo best sellers, a signature scent for Chloë Sevigny, the iconic aroma of Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream—Jérôme Epinette, a perfumer for Robertet Group, has done it all. In this revealing interview, he shares what it’s like to develop perfumes for celebrities, how his creative process works, his favorite accords and notes, and the story behind some of his biggest career hits. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/...
Ep. 514: Meet Our Intern Emma, The New Way to Find Dupes & The Latest Beauty News
December 20, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 63 MBOur intern, Emma, takes a closer look at the Gen-Z obsession with skincare, and her on-the-ground reporting may surprise you. Before that, Jess identifies a white space in the fragrance industry; Google makes finding beauty dupes easier; and we question Pantone’s 2024 color of the year and discuss when (if ever) red lipstick isn’t appropriate. Plus, Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty launches fragrance; the FM Fam keeps zhuzhing, Jess tries a “lip water,” and Jenn tells you how to smell like a rich I...
Call Him Derm Daddy with Dr. Angelo Landriscina
December 15, 2023 20:00 - 55 minutes - 92 MBWe’re turning our parasocial relationship with dermatologist Angelo Landriscina, MD, into an actual relationship! The Derm Daddy, aka @dermangelo, holds forth on the state of skincare content on social media, his favorite products of the year, acne shaming, hair loss, adjusting to retinol, dank fragrances, and skin devices that aren’t worth your money. Enjoy! Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/332007 Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/dermangelo Sponsor l...
Ep. 513: Festive Scents, Easy Press-On Lashes & The Week’s Beauty News
December 13, 2023 20:00 - 44 minutes - 66.6 MBWe recap a holiday party we attended, where Jenn encountered Jeremy Fragrance and Jess thought she walked in on a couple in flagrante delicto. After that: the top TikTok of the year involves makeup; the hottest holiday beauty gifts; hairdressers in West Africa are offering clients mental-health help; there's news on an acne vaccine; and we Raise A Wand to more “zhuz” products. Plus, we talk to beauty expert Janene Mascarella about easy press-on lashes that work for everyone from beginners to...
Women’s Media and Beauty Standards with Mia Freedman
December 08, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 75.3 MBPlastic-surgery shaming, the ways celebrities gaslight us, cancel culture—Mia Freedman, co-founder of the Australian media network Mamamia, is here to talk about all of it. We chat with the writer and podcaster about beauty standards; how the evolution of media has affected women; being a “skincare slut”; lip stains that actually last; the hot holiday gifts this year; and so much more. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/326304 Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com...
Ep. 512: Unhinged Perfume Reviews, “Zhuzh” Products & The Week’s Beauty News
December 06, 2023 20:00 - 44 minutes - 67 MBTell us about the product you only pull out for holiday parties—we’re calling these special-occasion items our zhuzh (or “jeuje” or “zhoosh”?) beauty products. Before that, we chat about Guido Palau’s new hair line for Zara; Jennifer Lawrence and Kylie Jenner discussing how makeup can make it seem like you had plastic surgery; Gen-X and Boomer (and Gen Alpha!) influencers; a collection of fantastically unhinged Fragrantica reviews; the powder palette that makes everyone’s skin look better; a...
How the Skincare Industry Really Works with Liah Yoo
December 01, 2023 20:00 - 45 minutes - 64.8 MBWhen content creator Liah Yoo started a skincare brand, her goal was to fix problems she saw with the Beauty Industrial Complex™ and its traditional business models. She’s here to explain how she’s doing that with Krave Beauty. We talk about how SPF testing works, ethical ingredient sourcing, the pressure retailers and investors put on brand founders, sustainability issues, and coping with negative social-media comments—plus the joys of Selling Sunset, Sun Chips, and laser hair removal! Pro...
Ep. 511: Advent Calendars, Looksmaxxing & The Week’s Beauty News
November 29, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutes - 50.8 MBTis the season of beauty advent calendars, and we found out which ones give you the most value for your money. We’re also talking about the #looksmaxxing community, its sketchy roots, and its interest in skincare and mewing. Plus: Javier Milei’s wolverine hair; gendered grooming rules in elementary schools (we’re looking at you, Girard, Kansas); health concerns associated with scented candles; and the book Eyeliner: A Cultural History. Plus, we raise wands to lip balms, a candle that smells ...
Alicia Keys Talks Soul Care, Skin, and Song
November 24, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 66.1 MBSinger-songwriter Alicia Keys discusses her evolving relationship with self care, from her decision to go makeup-free in 2016 to the daily affirmations that are part of her skincare ritual today. We also talk about her new musical, Hell’s Kitchen; her line, Keys Soulcare; the ways she uses crystals and fragrance for inspiration; and how we can all make affirmations part of our self-care routines without feeling weird about it. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/312596 ...
Ep. 510: Scenting the Streets, Adele Enters Beauty(?) & The Week’s Beauty News
November 22, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 59.5 MBJess is back from her travels to tell us about her favorite beauty boutique in Amsterdam and an unbelievable spa in London’s Old War Office. Plus: Rumour Has It (LOL) Adele is starting a beauty line; 5th Avenue in New York City is getting a fragrance makeover; Harry Style’s knows how to name a perfume; e.l.f. Cosmetics makes its debut on Roblox; Sephora is locking up its fragrances; you can take a Jo Malone fragrance masterclass; and we obsess over Lisa Eldridge’s line (both our Raise A Wand...
The Future of Makeup with 3D Makeup Artist Ines Alpha
November 17, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 65.6 MBDigital artist Ines Alpha is pushing the boundaries of how we think about makeup—and beauty. She tells us about her creative process and explains how she brings elects of fantasy and enchantment to human faces in video post-production and augmented reality. We discuss what the future of makeup could look like (IRL, in the metaverse, and using VR glasses and headsets); the psychological effects of face filters; how she uses artificial intelligence in her art; and what she does as the global c...
Treatments for Pelvic Floors, Vulvas & Vaginas with Vspot’s Cindy Barshop
November 15, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 49.6 MBCindy Barshop, the founder of Vspot Medi Spa—and a Real Housewives of New York alumna—is here to share important information about all the treatments and services available to improve women’s sex lives. In this intimate (and sometimes hilarious) conversation, which originally aired in 2019, we’re talking about the O-Shot, the FemiLift laser, labiaplasty, intimate skin lightening, vaginal tightening, help for incontinence and pelvic floor issues, anal bleaching, and more. Products mentioned ...
Super Modeling with Linda Evangelista
November 10, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutes - 41.6 MBWe’re revisiting our chat with model Linda Evangelista—something we’ve wanted to do since Apple TV’s The Super Models documentary came out earlier this fall. In this interview (originally recorded in 2017), she tells us about the power of the shabath (that’s a shower-bath for the uninitiated) and shares stories of her work with Gianni Versace, George Michael, and hairstylists Julien d’Ys and Garren. Plus, we discuss Dashing Diva manicures, facials with Georgia Louise, micro-current devices, a...
Ep. 509: The Week’s Beauty News with Guest Co-Host Pamela Edwards Christiani
November 08, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes - 64.4 MBJenn welcomes multi-hyphenate beauty guru Pamela Edwards Christiani, a journalist (formerly Essence & People), astrologer, and aspiring voice actor, as her guest co-host while Jess has the week off. On deck for discussion: pre-teen skincare routines; Bath & Body Works' ridiculous lineup of holiday scents; the FBI warning that hackers are targeting plastic surgeon’s offices (Pamela says Pluto's upcoming transit in Aquarius may cause all sorts of digital upheaval); how the FDA’s proposed ban o...
The Art of Natural Perfumery with Mandy Aftel
November 03, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 77.6 MB“Every culture in history has used natural scented materials for the most important things in life—eating, praying, making love, being buried,” says psychotherapist turned natural perfumer Mandy Aftel, in this fascinating interview. The founder of the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents, in Berkley, California, is here to celebrate the release of her latest book, The Museum of Scent, by sharing a few of her stories. She tells us about the time she taught Apple’s Jony Ive natural perfumery; how s...
Ep. 508: The Lip Gloss Overture, California’s Cosmetics Chemicals Ban & The Week’s Beauty News
November 01, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutes - 49.8 MBJenn is looking for lip balms that actually last more than an hour, so call the hotline to share your favorites: 646-481-8182! Then, we have lots to cover this week: a moisturizing side benefit of lip filler; trouble for spa brands like Decléor; how social media stars go viral by applying lip gloss while talking; Beyonce’s new perfume, Cé Noir; a closer look at G Spot drinks; California’s banning of 26 chemicals found in cosmetics; and a proposed FDA ban of formaldehyde in hair relaxers. Plu...
How Fischersund Bottled The Scent of Iceland
October 27, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 36.1 MBJónsi Birgisson and Lilja Birgisdóttir are taking Jess (and you!) on a journey to Iceland—through their perfume and their art. Listen in as they talk about Fischersund, their family-run perfumery and art collective, their artistic influences, and how music and Iceland’s natural wonders inspire everything they do. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/284968 Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/fischersund Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors...
Ep. 507: Goop for the Masses, Priscilla & The Week’s Beauty News
October 25, 2023 20:45 - 35 minutes - 53 MBHas beauty culture come to a stand still? A recent New York Times article lamenting the current lack of cultural innovation got us thinking. We’re also chatting about the Goop line for Target; why red is trending (and Poppy King’s new lipstick); the genius of the Tampon Tax Back Coalition; how excited we are for Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla (and the adjacent Half Magic makeup set); and the potential downside of (supposedly) libido-boosting products for women. Plus, bargains from listeners and a ...
The Everything Guide to Lasers with Dr. Robert Anolik
October 20, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 48.1 MBWhat’s the difference between lasers and LED (light emitting diodes), IPL (intense pulsed light), RF (radiofrequency), and all the other professional therapies and devices out there? In this interview (previously aired), dermatologist Robert Anolik, MD, explains it all: Which lasers (Q-Switched, Vbeam, Excel V, Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant) help with which skin concerns? What’s the difference between a drive-by “laser facial” and the treatment you’ll get in a doctor’s office? What’s the best la...