Fat Mascara
Beauty 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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s...
How to Celebrate Yourself With Model Ashley Graham (Replay)
Model Ashley Graham wants to ban the word “normal” in discussions of body shape and skin and hair type. The author and TV host also explains how to do (realistic!) daily affirmations and shares the things that make her feel good: meditation, prayer, and acupuncture—along with facials, exfoliation, occasional hair removal, and the meticulous application of self-tanner. (If you want to self-tan without looking fake, take notes as she shares her foolproof technique!) This interview originally aired in June 2021, …
Ep. 481: Magnesium Baths, Microcurrent Devices & The Week’s Beauty News
Jess rediscovers the power of Epsom salt baths and her NuFace device, and then tells us about her run-in with legendary actress Isabella Rossellini. Plus: The hair brand that’s giving free haircuts to young adults experiencing homelessness; a new beauty (writing) destination we’re loving; the grant that will help make dermatology more inclusive; and we Raise a Wand to a mascara combo, a rinse-free hand cleanser, and the $13 liquid eyeliner that’s almost perfect.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/135042Episode recap …
Create Your Own Beauty Standards with Sonia Valencia
Content creator, makeup artist, and self-proclaimed “mature lady,” Sonia Valencia is here to offer some real talk (okay, beech?) about makeup and skincare. She tells us how she set her own beauty standard by embracing her gray hair and ignoring the haters, and shares how she went from working in a cannabis-processing center to collaborating with beauty experts like Mario Dedivanovic in just two years. Plus: over-40 makeup tips, creamy concealers, blush placement, 40+ skincare, double cleansing, and how to …
Ep. 480: Fragrance Dupes, Bold Glamour & The Week’s Beauty News
Photo filters can give you the face lift you never asked for—is there anything wrong with that? We talk about why the Bold Glamour effect on TikTok is hitting a nerve. Then, is it okay to buy fragrance dupes and knock-offs? We share some popular ones and what they mean for the fragrance industry. Plus, Jenn read the book Skin Sobering and explains why she’s not buying its “you don’t need skincare” thesis, and we talk about the new brand …
How to Get “Glowstopping” Skin with Lord Gavin
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. 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 buccal-fat removal, cryo-sticks, LED lights, PRP, meditation, and how Augustinus Bader products helped him during his cancer treatment …
Ep. 479: Positive Beauty, Sober Skin & The Week’s Beauty News
Jess has a Fraxel update and makes a case for Positive Beauty while Jenn has “the talk” (about search engines) with her stepson. Plus: the skin-sobering movement is coming; Gucci knows how to cast a fragrance campaign (and throw a dinner party, probably); an encyclopedic app to shop for perfume by your mood; and Madonna’s new face. We’ll also share the best eyeliner for hooded eyelids; how to wake up your face with a dry-yet-creamy, cool-warm-toned blush; and a sandalwood …
Bringing Good Vibes to the Nail Industry with Mazz Hanna
Nail stylist Mazz Hanna wants to improve career opportunities for women working in the nail industry—from the manicurists at your local nail salon to the celebrity nail stylists that her agency, Nailing Hollywood, represents. She talks about that, plus: what it takes to make a mid-life career pivot; why she invented the Crystal Healing Manicure; how to get a better gel manicure; the CBD spray celebrities use before red-carpet events; and her favorite beauty products—including the nail-lacquer system that’s her …
Ep. 478: De-Influencing, Olaplex Issues, and The Week’s Beauty News
The #deinfluencing trend is a way for your favorite beauty gurus to reassert their authority—at least according to researchers at Cardiff University. We’ll explain and share our thoughts on the beauty world’s latest viral conversation. Plus: plaintiffs in a new lawsuit allege that Olaplex causes hair loss; hairstylist Jen Atkin has a new line of hair tools and accessories; Astier de Villatte created historically accurate perfumes with the help of an anthropologist; and Jenn is unsettled by cosmetic dermatology in …
Why Perfume is Art with Alia Raza
Artist and perfume designer Alia Raza, founder of Régime de Fleurs, explains how she went from “broke artist” to “not-broke artistic perfume creator,” in an evolution that continues today. She talks about collaborating with people that inspire her, including actress Chloë Sevigny and perfumer Jérôme Epinette; gets nostalgic about the best-scented beauty products of her youth; and surprises us with the story behind The Gap’s influential ’90s line of perfumes.Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/121722Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsEpisode …
Ep. 477: What “Clean” Means, Laser Facials & The Week’s Beauty News
Jess & Jenn compare their experiences with laser facial treatments (Fraxel, IPL, Nd:Yag, etc). Then: What does “clean” beauty mean? A Sephora lawsuit could change the way brands and retailers talk about natural vs. synthetic ingredients and “no-no” lists. Plus: a Singapore-based hair-removal salon compares women to orangutans; there’s a perfume that smells like WD-40; scientists measure smile attractiveness after orthodontic treatment; and we raise wands to a juicy lipstick, a “Top 10” eye cream, and a new(ish) tubing mascara.Products …