Fat Mascara

The production pace of the beauty and fashion industry is out of control, but what’s the solution? We talk about being more mindful with our fashion and beauty choices, and brands that encourage the same (see: KraveBeauty’s #SlowDownSkincare initiative). As journalists who report on a lot of these new products, we realize we’re part of the problem! But there’s room for nuance in this conversation, so let’s discuss. Also in this episode: Pat McGrath Labs Divine Skin Rose 001; Curlsmith’s acquisition (and the curly-hair soufflé everyone loves); Onda Beauty news; and the intriguing role a Milani concealer palette played in Johnny Depp’s defamation suit against Amber Heard.Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 400: shopmyshelf.us/collections/48349Links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate 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 info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erin Kleinberg, co-founder of Métier Creative and The Coveteur & founder of Sidia, shares tips on upgrading your bathroom, including product organization, towel choices, and better lighting. She also discusses recovering from the “girlboss” era, her brand inspiration, and favorite products. The hosts share their strategies for organizing medicine cabinets and talk about their preferences for fragrance and bathroom rituals. Plus, they discuss catchels, career advice, comfort food movies, and wedding planning sponsors.

Make-up artists Mikayla Nogueira and Mario Dedivanovic discuss the impact of eyebrow length on face shape. The hosts reflect on Olivia Rodrigo's partnership with Glossier and introduce the comfort of Honey Love bras. They highlight the double standards in sexual-health advertising on Facebook and question its criteria for rejecting non-sexual ads. The speakers recommend the Olivia Garden Detangler brush for effortless hair detangling. They describe the fragrance Delina as sweet and girly with rose and fruit notes.

Learn how to prevent scars; manage chemotherapy-related hair loss; draw on missing eyebrows; treat dry skin and lips; deal with the side effects of radiation; and adjust your beauty routine during illness (the advice about fragranced products will surprise you!) during this incredibly helpful interview with beauty director Caitlin Kiernan, the author of Pretty Sick: The Beauty Guide for Women With Cancer. Caitlin is a breast cancer survivor and shares her story and what she learned—plus the products that helped her get through treatment and still help her today.Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 397: shopmyshelf.us/collections/46581Links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate 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 info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about dewy skin tips from Rihanna-approved aesthetician, judgement of celebrities' aesthetic choices, favorite wedding hairstyles, a Nivea moisturizer that cleans the air, beauty campaigns promoting kindness, a $7 dry shampoo dupe, and more in this entertaining podcast.

Celebrity spray tan artist Jules Von Hep has seen hundreds of very famous people very naked, and his career has turned him into an advocate for body acceptance, mental-health awareness, and, of course, gorgeous skin! On today’s episode, the podcaster and founder of Isle of Paradise opens up about his path to self-acceptance, shares excellent advice for consuming social media in a way that’s productive and positive, and gives us his tips for getting an amazing fake tan, no matter your skin tone or body size. FYI: This episode features a new introduction, but the interview previously aired. We’ll be back next week with all new episodes!Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 395: shopmyshelf.us/collections/17599Links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate 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 info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re talking about Octocurl, the heatless curling headband, and Ellacor, a nonsurgical but still kind of intense “microcoring” device that’s FDA-approved to smooth and tighten skin without scarring (we’ll explain). Plus: something interesting we noticed in the new Kendall by Kylie Cosmetics collection; details on defensins, a promising ingredient that may help with melasma and hair loss; the best fragrance writing of the year; a sexy, sexy foot cream; a fancy, fancy lip plumper; and a very random story about gold-medal-winning gymnast Kerri Strug.Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 394: shopmyshelf.us/collections/45268Links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate 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 info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriela Hernandez is a photographer, author, historian, and the founder of Bésame Cosmetics, a line inspired by her personal archive of vintage cosmetics. She shares how she started collecting makeup and the stories behind some of her favorite pieces; explains the history of mascara and how it got its name; tells us how color-changing lipsticks work; and explains how people have been beautifying themselves since the days of Ancient Egypt.Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 393: shopmyshelf.us/fatmascaraLinks and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate 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 info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a Dramatic, Gamine, or Natural? Or maybe an Apple, Pear, or Ruler? Let’s talk about why so many people still love style, body-shape, and color-typing quizzes—and whether they’re actually helpful. But first, the news: how to get a rosacea prescription without a dermatologist; Olaplex’s new hair serum; another beauty NFT; the brain headset that helps you find a perfume; and one last take on the Academy Awards confrontation that put hair loss and alopecia in the spotlight.  Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 392: shopmyshelf.us/fatmascaraLinks and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate 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 info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You will never look at your feet the same way again after listening to our interview with medical pedicurist Marcela Correa, the owner of MediPedi NYC. You’ll learn why water is the enemy of a good pedicure; how to train your toenails to grow straighter; what it really takes to stop nail fungus; why exfoliating foot peels are problematic; the best (and worst) at-home pedicure tools; and how to shop for shoes that won’t hurt your feet. All that, plus Marcela is a blast to hang out with…enjoy!Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 391: shopmy.us/collections/43015Links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate 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 info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.