

Fat Mascara
Jessica Matlin
Fat Mascara has been leading the conversation about beauty and beyond since 2016. Join veteran journalist and retail insider Jessica Matlin (of Harper’s Bazaar, Teen Vogue, W, Moda Operandi) as she sits down with celebrities, artists, executives, doctors, perfumers, writers, and more, allowing these experts to share their insider knowledge, but also express themselves in ways never heard before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 28, 2021 • 29min
Ep. 340: Dry Skin vs. Dehydrated Skin & The Latest Beauty News
You can have oily skin that’s dehydrated, but you can have dry skin that’s not dehydrated. Confused? You’re not alone! We’ll explain and help you find products that help with both issues. Before that, let’s talk about Patrick Starr’s fashion line, Chrissy Teigen’s buccal fat removal, how Facebook makes body image worse for teen girls, updates to the animal-testing laws in Europe, and more.. -- For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 2021 • 27min
Ep. 339: Ageless Beauty with Maye Musk (Replay)
Model and nutritionist Maye Musk opens up about ageism in the fashion industry, the evolution of her modeling career, motherhood (and divorce), why it's never too late to prevent sun damage, embracing gray hair, and more. This podcast features a new introduction, but the interview originally aired in January, 2020. (We had planned to release a new interview this week but, as Maye would say, "n boer maak 'n plan." Listen to the episode and that will make sense!) We'll be back to our regular schedule next week. -- For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 2021 • 42min
Ep. 338: The Fall Candle Drop & The Week’s Beauty News
Nothing says change of season like…new candles! We’ve got scents of granola, chestnuts, apple crisp, and cardamom; some of our listeners’ favorite wicks; and a deep, nerd-level dive into why humans are so drawn to scented candles. Before that, we discuss surgically implanted hair chains; a TerraCycle lawsuit; Met Gala and New York Fashion Week looks; Jennifer Aniston’s new hair line; and the scientist at Nissan known as the “nose” of new car smell. -- For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 2021 • 51min
Ep. 337: Meet Perfume’s Biggest Fan, Mona Kattan
Mona Kattan is the founder of Kayali Fragrances, and she’s on a quest to build the largest perfume collection in the world. Listen in as she shares the beautiful cultural history of perfume in the Middle East, explains why oud is so enticing (and expensive!), walks us through her private collection, and tells us how she built her brand and found the passion and “founder juice” to make it a success. -- For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2021 • 43min
Ep. 336: Pits-and-Bits Bathing Strategies & The Week’s Beauty News
Discussion on bathing less frequently and strategies for washing without disrupting our microbiomes; News on Chanel buying jasmine fields, Amanda Gorman's partnership with Estée Lauder, return of Fashion Fair, and Miley Cyrus's campaign for customizable skincare brand Hers; Conversation on "euphoric" functional beverages and excellent news from Charlotte Tilbury; Debate on showering frequency and its impact on skin health; Recommendations for gentle cleansers and bathing strategies from dermatologists.

Sep 10, 2021 • 42min
Ep. 335: Secrets of a Braider with Kamilah, aka @mshairandhumor
New York City-based hair stylist and braider Kamilah, aka @mshairandhumor, reveals how she makes the braiding experience better, her favorite products and hair-care tips, and some thoughts on how to improve the licensing process for cosmetologists. The interview originally aired in 2019, but we've included a new intro with updates from Kamilah. We'll be back next week with all new episodes! - For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2021 • 41min
Ep. 334: Disrupting the Manicure with Sarah Gibson Tuttle (replay)
Olive & June CEO and founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle offers invaluable advice to budding entrepreneurs, explains how to find an ethical nail salon, and shares her tricks for DIY manicures. FYI: This episode features a new introduction, but the interview previously aired in July, 2019. We'll be back next week with all new episodes! -- For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 3, 2021 • 41min
Ep. 333: Talking Self-Care with Lana Condor
Actress Lana Condor, star of Netflix’s “To All the Boys” trilogy, opens up about how she learned to prioritize her mental health and the internal work that keeps her feeling good. Plus, we talk about the power of a gratitude journal, how she manages stress (the Olly ambassador says wellness supplements have really helped), and some of her favorite drugstore beauty buys. -- For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 332: The Surprising Side Benefits of Cosmetic Injectables & The Week’s Beauty News
Hyaluronic acid fillers (such as Juvéderm) and neuromodulators (such as Botox) have some surprising benefits—other than the usual stuff like a plumper complexion and fewer wrinkles. Jenn just got injected and she’ll tell you all about it, including the explanation her dermatologist gave for the unexpected improvements. We’re also talking about the viral video that proves how well a Peter Thomas Roth eye cream works on under-eye bags and other news: a $45 nail polish; corporate updates at Shiseido Americas and Olaplex; Ariana Grande’s new beauty line; and, in the Science Corner, research showing that odors and fragrances are actually encoded in language (you just have to know how to listen for the clues). -- For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 2021 • 33min
Ep. 331: Kindness Matters & The Week’s Beauty News
We’re talking about good news (Beekman 1802, a beauty brand that’s making kindness part of its mission); bad news (schools with discriminatory policies that require gender-conforming haircuts); and everything in between, including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s line, Rose Inc., Iggy Azalea’s line, Totally Plastic, new research showing attractiveness doesn’t matter as much as you think, and more. -- For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


