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We’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're looking for, and Jenn, Jess, and the Fam will help you find it. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/352797Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-515Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What 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 has made it harder to separate fact from fiction in the beauty world. We’ll be back with all new episodes next week!Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/345104Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/victoria-fuSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity 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, PRP, meditation, and how Augustinus Bader products helped him during his cancer treatment (one of the reasons he works with the brand). We’ll be back with all-new episodes next week!Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/345095Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/lord-gavinSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We 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 this episode: shopmy.us/collections/340586Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/naughty-nice-2023Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fragrances 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/338118Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/jerome-epinetteSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our 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 Italian.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/336356Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-514Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’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/332007Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/dermangeloSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We 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 experts (in a special segment sponsored by imPRESS Press On Falsies).Get 25% off all imPRESS Falsies products: imPRESSFalsies.com/fatmascaraProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/330165Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-513Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plastic-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/326304Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/mia-freedmanSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tell 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; and cringey TV.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/324549Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-512Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When 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!Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/319704Episode recap with links:  fatmascara.com/blog/liah-yooSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tis 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 like hot cocoa, and a holiday-party mascara.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/317543Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-511Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer-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/312596Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/alicia-keysSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess 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 Wands are from it!).Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/310752Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-510Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital 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 creative e-makeup director for Prada Beauty. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/305510Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ines-alphaSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cindy 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 in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/302832Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/cindy-barshopSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’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, and why she sleeps with stereo humidifiers. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/298704Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/linda-evangelistaSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenn 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 on formaldehyde in hair relaxers may reignite CROWN Act legislation at the federal level; a Glossier-themed bat mitzvah in Los Angeles; and Raise A Wands for amazing lip balms, inclusive TV series, and Dr. Ryan Turner’s TRNR Skin. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/296436Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-509Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 she scented Leonard Cohen’s funeral; why oud is misunderstood; the controversial story of ambergris; the backstory of a rare gardenia extract from Tahiti; and so much more. We’re calling it now: This is a Fat Mascara classic. Enjoy! Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/291217Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/mandy-aftelSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenn 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. Plus, we Raise a Wand to a glycolic serum, a sulfate-free shampoo, and a vegan makeup brush that performs better than traditional animal hair.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/288771Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-508Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jónsi 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/284968Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/fischersundSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has 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 sunscreen with ceramides.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/281825 Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-507Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’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 laser for your money? How do you find a laser expert you trust? And is there anything you can do to improve certain skin issues if you can’t afford a laser treatment?Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/230903Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/everything-guide-to-lasersSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maybe we’re getting into Halloween early, but this week has some ghoulish delights! Listen in to help us solve a crime at a hair salon in Ontario, Canada, and then explore your shadow self with a perfume designed to … Repel? Protect? Confuse? You decide! Plus: Jess has an interesting encounter with Victoria Beckham, “over-producting” your concealer, surprising news about skin cancer, and sustainable scent strips.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/271512Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-506Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rihanna’s go-to makeup artist, Priscilla Ono, is here to talk about her famous clients, her love of clean skin (and a clean kit!), the makeup courses she teaches, her work with Cetaphil, and how her career started with music videos. Plus: The global makeup artist for Fenty Beauty explains how to use blush to detract from under-eye circles, an easier way to clean your makeup brushes, how to get the sharpest winged liner—and the reason she’s never lost her luggage.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/272454Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/priscilla-onoSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did Pamela Anderson’s no-makeup look get so much attention? We have thoughts on that and lots more: The Super Models documentary on Apple TV+; nepomodels; Beckham-inspired fragrances; the death of magazine scent strips (and new research on how people shop for perfume); and Flyte.70’s indie beauty boutique near Boston. Plus, we have new homework for the Fam! We want to know about your favorite beauty brands and products with a soul—the special items on your vanity that tell a story, have a point of view, and aren’t just your everyday workhorses. That’ll make more sense after you listen!Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/270678Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-505Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in to our live-recorded podcast with Marisa Meltzer, the author of Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier. We treated this interview as a book club of sorts, and asked Marisa all of your (and our!) pressing questions. She discusses her interviews with Emily Weiss, the rise (and plateau?) of Glossier, her reporting process for the book, why the #GirlBoss era feels so cringey now, and—most importantly—who should play Emily Weiss when Marisa’s book gets optioned (hopefully!) for a movie. We hope you enjoy this fun and freewheeling conversation, including a special appearance from Marisa’s bulldog, Joan. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/267538Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/marisa-meltzerSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love is not blind, according to a contestant on the new season of Love is Blind who had an issue with his (now ex-) fiancée’s makeup. His comments got us thinking about research that shows how makeup affects a person’s trustworthiness. We also chat about Jess’s vegan keratin treatment, under-eye patches as accessories, a new fragrance atelier in Paris, and grooming standards in the military. Plus, we have a special segment—a live podcast recorded at Givaudan’s What Is Love? immersive experience, in which Givaudan perfumer Christine Hassan and Head of Global Marketing Insight and Image for Fine Fragrance Arnaud Guggenbuhl talk about what love means to Gen Z. -- This special segment is sponsored by Givaudan, a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty that operates in the business-to-business market, researching and creating products for food, beverage, consumer goods, fragrance, and cosmetics companies. Discover more at givaudan.com.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/266321Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-504Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity aesthetician Iván Pol, founder of The Beauty Sandwich, is here to share his story—and his secrets. He and Jess discuss how he started out as a makeup artist and discovered the key to beauty was in the skin. He’ll explain why he loves radiofrequency treatments; how to prevent transepidermal water loss so your skin looks dewier; the at-home laser device he uses all the time; and the backstory of The Beauty Sandwich’s cult-favorite SS01 The Secret Sauce serum.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/261932 Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ivan-polSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you like a doe foot, paddle (beaver tail?), or slant-tip as your lip gloss applicator? Let’s discuss. But first: Hourglass Cosmetics’s work with the Nonhuman Rights Project; the booming resale market for ’90s perfume; Rhode’s Juicy Tube-like launch strategy; the H&M X Raoúl Alejandre makeup collaboration; a very surprising workout hack involving Hermès lipstick; a watermelon shower gel fit for “the little king”; and some 2010s-era nonsense like planking and icing (aka, the Smirnoff Ice drinking game that Jenn incorrectly remembers as a Zima or Four Loko game).Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/260112 Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-503Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexis Androulakis and Christina Basias, the duo behind viral account @thelipsticklesbians and founders of the brand Fempower Beauty, are on a mission to make you a more informed beauty customer! We talked about their relationship, how activism powers their work, and what they want to do with their platform. Plus, they explain how contract manufacturers work; how quickly innovation spreads in the beauty industry; why quality pearl (i.e., shimmer) costs are high and stock packaging costs are low; which luxury products are worth your money; the best bargain dupes; and what sales associates really think when they come into Sephora, Target, or Ulta Beauty to film one of their videos.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/31511Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/lipstick-lesbiansSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re doing a live, virtual book club next week (Sept. 27, at 8 PM ET), and you’re invited! We’ll be discussing Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier with author Marisa Meltzer, and we want you to be there. Get all the details and RSVP at fatmascara.com/bookclub. Now, on to this episode, where we’re chatting about why candles may be better than crossword puzzles (for memory loss); the arrival of “skin booster” injections in the U.S.; the empowerment of models at New York Fashion Week; a perfume that smells like a phonebook; the best concealer for under-eye circles; and so much more.RSVP for our book club with author Marisa Meltzer: fatmascara.com/bookclubProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/255089Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-502Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrities should be grateful that makeup artist Kate Lee did not listen to the school counselor who told her to become an optician. Instead, she enrolled in aesthetician school, started doing editorial and backstage makeup, and then began working with Kate Winslet when the actress was just “a wee child.” Today, the CHANEL makeup artist works regularly with clients such as Keira Knightley, Charlize Theron, and Nicola Peltz Beckham. Listen in as she shares her story, her CHANEL must-haves, and the candle shops she’s obsessed with.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/251213Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/kate-leeSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a grab bag of high-low delights this week: The new François Nars documentary; a product that gets rid of the smell of weed; tips for chapped lips; a South Asian-inspired makeup brand at Sephora; the soon-to-launch Liberty London perfumes; and, yes, the world’s longest mullet. Plus, we raise wands to a sensual and witchy perfume, the drugstore shampoo and conditioner that never fails, and a cream blush stick in a plastic-free (compostable!) container. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/249850Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-501Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Casey Lewis, author of After School, a Substack newsletter about youth culture and Gen Z trends, has made a career of talking to (and about) teens and young adults. She’s here to explain why those ridiculously named beauty trends (pumpkin-spice makeup anyone?) go viral and the larger cultural implications of micro-trends; which brands and products everyone wants this back-to-school season; the speed of today’s trend cycle; how teen media has evolved in the past 20 years; the draw of nostalgia—and the beauty products she’s personally obsessed with. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/246386Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/casey-lewisSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before we get into the news, we share a few highlights from the past 499 episodes, including proud moments, embarrassing stories, and all-time favorite products. Then, let’s talk about skincare for astronauts, Marc Jacobs Beauty, New York Fashion Week, Paco Rabanne’s makeup line, and the backstory of Chanel’s Lucky Chance diner. After that, it’s time to welcome a very special guest (hint: Buckle Up!) to celebrate our milestone episode. Plus, we’ll Raise A Wand and give you some important homework: Tell us about the perfumes you wear when you want to feel more attractive—to others, to yourself, to the universe…whatever that means to you!Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/245052Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-500Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lookism, or looks-based discrimination, doesn’t get society’s attention like sexism and racism, but philosopher Heather Widdows thinks it should. In one of our favorite interviews (originally aired in 2021, presented here with a new September 2023 intro), she explains the ethics of beauty and why beauty companies use moral language (“Be your best self!”) to sell products. This episode will make you rethink the way you talk about (and judge) other people's looks—and reconsider the way you respond when others comment on your appearance.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/241376Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/best-of-fat-mascara/2023/9/heather-widdowsSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hairstylist Garren transformed models into supermodels (Linda Evangelista, Karlie Kloss), helped celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Madonna create their looks, and co-founded the hair line R+Co during his long and legendary career. In this interview, he tells us everything: the guidance counselor who told him he wasn’t allowed to do hair; the photographers he collaborated with (Irving Penn! Richard Avedon!); and all the things he’s learned about people—and their hair—along the way. This interview originally aired in 2019, but we’re presenting it with a new intro. We’ll be back to our regular schedule next week!Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/230913Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/hairstylist-garrenSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bethenny Frankel talks to Jess about the Real Housewives aesthetic (and how it’s changed); how to protect her daughter from the downsides of Beauty Culture; why mocktails are the new margaritas; the beauty brands she’s obsessed with; and the Reality Reckoning. Plus, she names the most iconic Housewives, weighs in on the current RHONY season, and addresses rumors that she’s starting a Bethenny beauty line. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/235989Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/bethenny-frankelSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross opens up about ageism in Hollywood, experiments with DIY waxing, her hair, your hair, flaky hair gels, red lipstick, Funyuns, and more in this fan-favorite interview (presented with a new intro). If you want to bring joy to your beauty routine and learn how to celebrate yourself authentically, this conversation is a must-listen!Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/230004Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/best-of-fat-mascaraSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glamorous? Sometimes. Hilarious? Always. For the first time, Carrie Crecca Maitoza steps out from behind her buzzy meme account, @Miss_PR_Piggy, to talk about the PR world she satirizes. If you work in fashion or beauty (or want to know what goes on behind the scenes), this insider episode helps make sense of the notoriously hierarchical industry where every client wants a placement in the New York Times, every editor wants free clothes, and publicists hardly ever get credit for their efforts.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/229422Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/miss-pr-piggySponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenn’s off to climb a mountain (she’ll explain in the intro), but we still have a great interview for you: Chemist Balanda Atis, whose pioneering research helped make foundation more inclusive for all skin tones. Balanda is currently the assistant vice president of scientific communications for L’Oréal Paris, and in this interview (originally aired in 2019) she shares industry secrets, like why chemists use blue pigment to expand foundation shade ranges, the story behind her patent for fiber mascara, and the reason makeup looks different in the package than it does on your face (it’s NOT oxidation!).  Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/229300Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/balanda-atisSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got a new intro and some behind-the-scenes commentary for this classic interview with Miranda Kerr. The model, mom, and “magic girl” sits down to talk about self-love, smart business, and Kora Organics, the skincare line she founded in 2009—way before every other model and actress got into the beauty game. There will be crystals. There will be noni fruit. And we will be getting choked up as Miranda shares some wisdom on the grieving process that we needed to hear.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/225458Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/best-of-fat-mascaraSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before she stepped down as CEO, before she was a mom, and before she led Glossier through three more rounds of funding and a $1.2 billion valuation, Emily Weiss came to the Fat Mascara studio to talk about a gray logo sweatshirt and her plans for world domination. In this refreshing interview (originally recorded in 2017), she opens up in a way we haven’t seen in a long time, talking about her favorite mascara (perhaps the one that inspired Glossier Lash Slick, which launched in 2018?); the Arm & Hammer deodorant she buys in bulk; and what it was like to turn a scrappy blog into a beauty behemoth. We’re publishing this now, as a “Best of FM” interview, so you can listen before our upcoming interview with Marisa Meltzer, author of the forthcoming Glossier exposé, Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/173924Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/best-of-fat-mascaraSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When did plastic surgery get so trendy? Dr. Jason Diamond, who has been practicing in Beverly Hills for years, is here to discuss it all: the rise of the ethnically ambiguous face; doctors live-streaming their surgeries; the code names he gives his VIP patients; the procedures he won’t perform (hint: thread lifts); and why he’s a fan of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Plus, we try to get him to spill how he developed a serum with bio-identical growth factors that mimics the effects of his famous Diamond InstaFacial and the work he does for celebrity patients like Chrissy Teigen, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Lala Kent, and Kate Upton.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/222527Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/dr-diamondSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get emotional at the end of the episode, thinking about how much our listeners mean to us! But first, how do we balance the contrasting pull of wanting to look youthful while fighting ageism? That theme kept coming up as we discussed RHONY; Dr. Jenn injecting filler; the Barbie scene with the elderly woman; Manchester United’s partnership with Estée Lauder; the TikTok aging filter; Prada hiring an e-makeup artist (@ines.alpha) for its new beauty line; the bullhorn lip lift; a new growth factor serum; and a magical nail polish brand that helps at-risk cats find new homes.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/221414Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-499Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The original celebrity aesthetician has a prescription for better skin that doesn’t require Botox, filler, or lasers: Balance your pH; lean into muscle-stimulating and collagen-boosting therapies (microcurrent, LED); hydrate; and treat your hyperpigmentation. She explains how to do it—and which products to use—in this interview. Plus, she tells us why she helped create Kim Kardashian’s skincare line; shares the backstory of her own line, Joanna Czech Skincare; teaches us to apply products as if our skin were a sponge (“press and release!”); and explains how she went from aspiring doctor in Poland to one of New York City’s premier aestheticians. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/218262Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-498Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We tried a perfume that evokes a horseback ride through the fields and another that smells like the spice-laden cargo hold of a 17th-century galleon. Perfume storytelling has gotten so extra—and we are here for it! After that: Are water filters and other “passive skincare” devices worth the money? Plus, tanning beds make a comeback (!?); the secret ingredient in Beyoncé’s new perfume; a questionable makeup filter for Microsoft Teams; and our final roundup of the best self-tanners.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/216624Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blogSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before we ever interviewed Cindy Crawford, we talked about her on the pod. A lot. You’ve heard us go on about her Meaningful Beauty infomercials and how she made us believe a French melon patch was the secret to he beauty. Well, now she’s in the FM studio to tell us the truth about the melons, and more: how aging has made her a more self-conscious model; how she’s dealt with thinning hair; what it’s like to watch her daughter, Kaia Gerber, on the runways; and some of her favorite products. It’s all here, as a “Best of FM” selection, including a new intro where we share behind-the-scenes secrets. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/180963Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/best-of-fat-mascaraSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrepreneur and cookbook author Ayesha Curry says her love languages are food and beauty. In this episode, the wife of NBA star Stephen Curry talks about working the phones at her mom’s hair salon, being a child model, how she found her signature scent, the muscle-sculpting machine she bought on Amazon, and her favorite hair gels. Plus, we chat about her new line, Sweet July Skin, and how it was influenced by her Jamaican heritage.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/213856Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blogSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.