

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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Jun 10, 2020 • 53min
Ep. 210: How Stress Affects Your Skin with Dr. Amy Wechsler
Acne, psoriasis, skin picking, wrinkles—all these skin issues have a mental-health component, and Dr. Amy Wechsler, a board-certified psychiatrist and dermatologist, is here to talk about them. She explains how stress affects your body, why humans are hardwired to self-soothe with skincare, and how to help friends and family suffering from mental-heath-related skin issues. Before the interview, Jess & Jenn share new sunscreen news from Neutrogena and discuss the week’s beauty headlines: how the Black Lives Matter movement is reshaping the beauty industry for the better; Burberry’s new global beauty director; a study of Covid-19’s effect on psoriasis patients; Ah-Shí, the first Native American-owned beauty store; and Puig's acquisition of Charlotte Tilbury cosmetics.Want more Fat Mascara?Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a WandInstagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 2020 • 1h 1min
Ep. 209: How Nikki Nelms Creates Hair Magic
Hairstylist Nikki Nelms has worked with Janelle Monáe, Zoë Kravitz, Solange Knowles, Björk, Beyoncé—and so many others. In this episode, she explains her creative process, why there are Home Depot supplies in her kit, how she built her amazing career, and her must-have products. We’re also sharing tips for preventing your makeup from transferring onto your face mask and talking about the latest beauty news: Venus Williams’ new EleVen sunscreen, beauty looks in Ariana Grande's “Rain On Me” video, Nixit period cups, and a spike in DIY beauty searches online.Want more Fat Mascara?Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a WandInstagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2020 • 45min
Ep. 208: How Makeup Artist Jillian Dempsey is Making Beauty Tutorials Better
Makeup Artist Jillian Dempsey—who works with Gwyneth Paltrow and Kristen Stewart—tells about launching her new beauty app, FYFE, in the midst of a pandemic; her wrinkle-smoothing Gold Sculpting Bar; and her favorite beauty finds (you likely haven't heard of these before). Of course, we had to ask her about her days running the legendary Delux salon in L.A., where she met her client-turned-husband, actor Patrick Dempsey. Also in this episode: Jess talks about solutions for bikini line bumps and we discuss the salon experience in a post-pandemic world. Plus, we discuss the week's beauty news, including Johnson & Johnson's plan to stop selling talc-based baby powder in the U.S., Jeffree Star's controversial new makeup line, Kristen Bell's venture into CBD, and more.Want more Fat Mascara?Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a WandInstagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 2020 • 39min
Ep. 207: Supplements, Sustainability, and More
This podcast covers a range of interesting topics such as the closure of a favorite store, effective skincare supplements, beauty headlines, sustainability in the beauty industry, and the correlation between supplements and skin health.

May 13, 2020 • 50min
Ep. 206: Meet the Woman Behind the Beautyblender, Rea Ann Silva
Makeup artist Rea Ann Silva, inventor of the Beautyblender, discusses the shift in makeup application due to HD television and the creation of her million-dollar idea. Also covered are home hair coloring adventures, blue-light protection for skin, and beauty news including the nose-blush trend and Jessica Simpson's response to body-shamers.

May 6, 2020 • 52min
Ep. 205: Zoë Foster Blake is *Not* a Beauty Tragic
Author and entrepreneur Zoë Foster Blake, the founder of Go-To Skin Care, has advice for starting a business, choosing skincare that works, preventing facial redness and mascara smudges—and potty-training your kids (really). Plus, Jenn & Jess discuss color-enhancing shampoos, tips for organizing beauty products, and the week’s beauty headlines (Charlotte Tilbury sales rumors, L’Oréal’s Snap Camera lenses, news about talc in body products, and the “fox eye” trend). Want more Fat Mascara?Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a WandInstagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 2020 • 52min
Ep. 204: Makeup Artist Kristofer Buckle is Back!
By popular demand, celebrity makeup artist Kristofer Buckle returns to the show. He explains why wearing makeup can be a sign of respect, tells us what it’s like in Mariah Carey’s quarantine house, plus shares tips for keeping your job. He also gives amazing beauty tips for tight-lining your upper lash lines, finding the right blush for your skin tone, and updating your makeup as you get older. Plus: Jenn & Jess weigh in on Fat Mascara listeners’ “unpopular beauty opinions" and discuss the week’s beauty headlines (sales numbers for clean beauty and CBD products, news on an animal-testing ban in Brazil, DIY dermatology trends on TikTok, and the launch of Support Creatives, an initiative to support beauty pros during the pandemic). Want more Fat Mascara?Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a WandInstagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 2020 • 37min
Special Episode: How to Build and Evolve a Beauty Brand
Christopher Skinner, founder of School House, discusses the challenges faced by beauty brands during the pandemic, how heritage brands can evolve, and the importance of creating a real community with customers. He also answers listener questions about design, inspiration, and career advice.

Apr 22, 2020 • 43min
Ep. 203: Talking Beauty with YouTuber Kathleen Lights
YouTube star Kathleen Fuentes (aka KathleenLights) shares DIY manicure tricks and her favorite drugstore products and beauty bargains. Plus, she explains how astrology can influence your makeup routine. We’ve also got the week's beauty news (Ulta’s charitable move, celebrities going gray, TikTok influencers launching beauty brands, and new science about how lips age) and help for a listener who gets “strawberry legs” after shaving. Plus, Jenn & Jess wonder: Will the famous Lipstick Index hold in our current economic uncertainty? Want more Fat Mascara?Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a WandInstagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2020 • 41min
Bonus Episode: Hairstylist Chris McMillan for Covid-19 Relief
Celebrity stylist and salon owner Chris McMillan joins us for a bonus podcast dedicated to salon workers and beauty professionals: Revenue from audio sponsorships of this episode will be donated to the Professional Beauty Association’s Covid-19 Relief Fund.* Chris offers tips for cutting off “old energy” (a.k.a., your hair), shares personal stories (and industry gossip!), discusses his collaboration with Drunk Elephant, and talks about how he and his stylists and employees are getting through this time. *Visit probeauty.org to learn more about the fund. Licensed beauty professionals in the U.S.A. can visit www.probeauty.org/pba-charities/covid-19-relief-fund to apply for emergency relief grants.Want more Fat Mascara?Our private Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a WandInstagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


