Fat Mascara

Jess is back in the studio, and we’re amazed to report that a celebrity beauty line did not launch this week. Instead, we’re talking about a new (and easy!) way to recycle your empty beauty products; progress with the CROWN Act that aims to end race-based hair discrimination in the U.S.; NFTs designed by makeup artist Alex Box; Clinique’s campaign featuring explorers and adventurers; and more. Plus, Jenn Raises a Wand to a new tubing mascara that’s different from the ones you already know and love.Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 390: https://shopmyshelf.us/collections/42476Links 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.

In honor of Retinoid Education Week, we hosted a live podcast with dermatologist Dr. Camille Howard-Verovic, Gloss Angeles co-host Sara Tan, and makeup artist Delina Medhin. In this special podcast, we discuss the acne-fighting power of retinoids, the multi-benefit retinoid ingredient adapalene, and tips for applying retinoids, coping with adult acne, adjusting your makeup application as your skin changes, and more. This episode is brought to you commercial free by Differin. Find Differin products at Differin.com or in the skincare aisles of U.S. stores like Walgreens, Target, CVS, and Walmart. Visit Differin.com and follow @DifferinUS on social channels for more information.Episode recap and links: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit, @dermbeautydoc, @saratan, @delinamedhinSubmit 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.

Priya Rao Healy, executive editor of Glossy.co, discusses the dangers of high mercury levels in skin whitening creams. They also talk about beauty trends, the next big skincare ingredient, and how surgical masks can make people look more attractive. The guest co-host shares her journey in journalism and her experiences with beauty standards. They also discuss affordable gel manicures, haircare routines, and tips for choosing the right foundation shade.

Marianna Hewitt, the co-founder of Summer Fridays and host of the podcast Life With Marianna, opens up about the big business of “influencing.” She talks about parlaying her success on social media into a skincare brand and shares her tips for leading a more productive, creative life. Plus, she and Jess talk about lash lifts, brow lamination, and body rolling—and Marianna's favorite self-tanner, candle, setting powder, and more.Episode links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/fatmascaraPrivate 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.

Topics include a new tubing mascara, Barbie's house scent, Shark Tank makeup investment, Dries Van Noten's beauty collection, and rising perfume costs. There's also discussion on signature looks, a fashion brand's entry into beauty, childhood Barbie dream houses, and a luxurious lipstick called Fido Rouge Shine.

Cosmetic dentist Brian Kantor, DDS, walks us through the most advanced ways to fix a gummy smile, straighten crooked teeth, brighten yellowing enamel, and more. Plus, we talk about potential problems with mail-order braces, how to prevent bad breath, and why your ceramicist matters as much as your dentist if you want veneers that look natural. It’s Cosmetic Dentistry 101—and you’re invited!Episode links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/fatmascaraPrivate 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 can dye your own eyebrows (Jenn tried it), and there’s a new (not FDA-approved, but very promising!) reef-friendly sunscreen ingredient debuting this spring. But the headline that really got us talking: Beauty brand Eos wants you to mail in your pubic hair to help the environment. Let’s discuss that, shall we? We’re also talking about price increases at e.l.f. Cosmetics, Jay-Z getting paid for an (unsuccessful) fragrance launch, and a liquid-gold moisturizer one of our listeners can’t live without.Episode links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products (& get the free eos shave cream & Pubes for the Planet kit):  shopmyshelf.us/collections/39523Private 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.

Dermatologist Dr. Caroline Robinson discusses the importance of scalp health and hair follicles. Topics include treating conditions like dandruff, debunking shampoo ingredient controversies, and why dirty hair can make the scalp hurt. They also touch on the effectiveness of VegaMOR hair products and the myth of castor oil for hair growth.

Do you expect beauty products with French names to be made in France? What about L.A. Looks hair products: Are they created in California? A new lawsuit questions L’Oréal Paris’s provenance and makes us rethink a marketing tactic the beauty industry has relied on for years. Plus: John Paul Mitchell’s new spokesperson, the latest celebrity skincare line, a playlist that lets you experience fragrance through sound, and new research explaining why some languages use the same word for blue and green.Register for our (free!) Fat Mascara X Differin Live (Virtual) Podcast on March 8 at 8 PM EST: retinoidroundtable.comEpisode links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/collections/38583Private 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.

Gwen Stefani reveals that having her family “torn apart” seven years ago led her on a new path and inspired her to create the makeup line, GXVE, which launches March 3. She tells us that her naivety in the ’90s helped her develop her music, and explains how her youth in Anaheim, California, inspired her style (and some of the looks she’s been criticized for); why she thinks there are a lot of women her age who feel ignored by the beauty industry; and why she still believes the magic’s in the makeup. Episode transcript, links, and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogRegister for our (free!) Fat Mascara X Differin Live (Virtual) Podcast on March 8 at 8 PM EST: retinoidroundtable.comShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/collections/37902Private 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.