

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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Dec 22, 2020 • 34min
Ep. 260: The (Free!) Gift to Give Your Hairstylist & The Week’s Beauty News
We’re sharing all the ways you can support the beauty professionals at your local spas and salons this holiday season and recommending our favorite HSA/FSA-eligible sunscreens and skincare to buy with the leftover money in your health savings account (if you have one). Plus, lots of news to discuss: Purito’s sunscreen scandal; *another* celebrity skincare line; makeup artist Sir John’s collaboration with Barbie; Trojan’s fragrance launch; and important info about fragrance allergens and how they might be mislabeled on some products. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 2020 • 36min
Ep. 259: How to Find Your Happy-ish Place with Kristen Bell
Actress Kristen Bell just might be the perfect person to guide us through a holiday season like no other: In this interview, we discuss empathy, antidepressants, hot baths, hot-pink lipstick, and how beauty can boost your mood (and why it’s okay if it doesn’t). Plus, the creator of the CBD line Happy Dance shares the beauty backstories of some of her most iconic characters, including Sarah Marshall, Princess Anna, and Veronica Mars. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 2020 • 35min
Ep. 258: Why Celebrities Don’t Talk About Their Botox & The Week’s Beauty News
Why don’t more celebrities and influencers open up about what it *really* takes to look the way they do? On this episode, we discuss how their honestly could benefit others and why it’s important to remember that “looking good for your age” is a privilege not afforded to everyone. Plus, lots of beauty news to share: the legacy of Benefit Cosmetics co-founder Jane Ford; Jo Malone London’s floral collaboration; the FTC cracking down on razor monopolies; Young King, a new line for boys with textured hair; and the expansion of Martha Stewart’s CBD line. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 2020 • 57min
Ep. 257: Self-Care, Serums, and Shiatsu with the Hosts of Gloss Angeles
Beauty journalists Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan, hosts of the podcast Gloss Angeles, are here to talk about the “West Coast” beauty aesthetic, how their approach to beauty has changed as they’ve gotten older, their self-care strategies, which products they think you don’t need—and which ones you definitely do. It’s a special beauty podcast collaboration, and we’re so excited to welcome Sara & Kirbie to the Fat Mascara Fam! -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2020 • 33min
Ep. 256: Why 1960s Trends Never Get Old & The Week’s Beauty News
We’re going back in time to celebrate '60s beauty trends, like winged eyeliner, the “cut crease,” and almond-shaped nails, and discuss the career of legendary hairstylist “Mr. Kenneth” Battelle. Plus: the surprising reason scented candles are getting bad reviews, makeup artist Monika Blunder line, a few new fragrance collaborations, and news about asbestos-tained talc in cosmetics. Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 2020 • 49min
Ep. 255: How Dorit Kemsley Brings The Glam to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Beverly Beach founder and TV personality Dorit Kemsley shares stories from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills set, her best beauty tips, and her must-have products. Plus, she opens up about how being on the show has changed her and why her husband, PK, and her hairstylist, Justine Marjan, are her most trusted fashion and beauty advisors. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 2020 • 29min
Ep. 254: Air-Drying for Volume & The Week’s Beauty News
Hair help is here! We tested root clips and air-drying methods that add volume without heat, and we’re sharing what really works. Plus, the week’s beauty news: Jennifer Aniston’s new beauty gig; Lush’s Twist and Curl hair collection; Rachel Zoe’s perfume line; and Leonard Lauder’s memoir. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 2020 • 60min
Ep 253: Supermodel Karen Elson Thinks Modeling Needs an Overhaul
Model and musician Karen Elson gets brutally honest about her journey in fashion, and what needs to change. In this interview, Elson talks candidly about the personal challenges she went through with body image and bullying in the press, and where she feels the fashion industry was complicit. She also talks about progress in models' rights and inclusivity, two major areas where the business is beginning to make strides. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 2020 • 38min
Ep. 252: Why Fragrance is Like Wine & The Week’s Beauty News
Find out how perfume ages and why that can change a scent for the better or worse. Plus, we’re sharing our favorite Crabtree & Evelyn products and the story of the brand’s evolution (in a segment sponsored by Crabtree & Evelyn). And, as always, we’ve got lots of news to discuss: a beauty initiative aimed at ending intimate partner violence; the latest celebrity beauty lines (yes, there are more!); and, in Jenn’s science corner, new research about the skin benefits of topical CBD. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 2020 • 44min
Ep. 251: The Mother-Daughter Beauty Bond with Kimora Lee Simmons
The founder of Baby Phat, Kimora Lee Simmons, talks about the beauty collection she created with her daughters, Ming and Aoki; why beauty can be a bonding ritual; her thoughts on tattoos and plastic surgery (especially when it comes to her kids); and how to raise girls in the age of social media. Tune in for an open, honest conversation that’s filled with fabulosity. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode recap, notes, and product links: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


