Fat Mascara Ep 119: You Only Have One Face
Aug 10, 2018
Aerin Lauder, founder of Aerin, talks about her company and her relationships with Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford, and Michael Kors. The hosts discuss influencers throwing shade, collagen supplements, beauty brands creating scarcity, and the legacy of Estee Lauder.
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Truth About Collagen Supplements
- Collagen supplements break down into amino acids and do not directly increase skin collagen.
- Focus on a balanced diet for collagen building; collagen supplements mainly offer psychological benefits, not proven skin improvements.
Manufactured Scarcity in Beauty
- Many beauty brands create artificial scarcity with hyped-up 'sold out' claims to boost demand.
- The hosts emphasize this is often unethical marketing, urging consumers not to succumb to false scarcity tactics.
Aerin's Early Memories of Estée
- Aerin Lauder recalls her grandmother, Estée Lauder, as a mentor who taught the importance of skincare and makeup.
- Her earliest memory is the fragrance scent that always filled the car when her grandmother was near.