Sonia Ramos, a vibrant content creator known for her skincare and makeup expertise, shares her inspiring journey of embracing aging at 46. She unveils her reasoning behind letting her gray hair grow in and offers game-changing tips on concealer application and blush placement. Ramos emphasizes the importance of a proper skincare routine, including the double cleanse, and provides advice for looking rejuvenated even on the toughest days. Her insights celebrate beauty for all ages, making the conversation both uplifting and relatable.

Get into the holiday spirit as the hosts explore the best botanical oils for different hair types. They touch on Dax Shepard’s baffling question to Cynthia Erivo about her long nails, and discuss the surge in interest for dermatology residencies. Listeners hear about a room spray celebrating African-American family sanctuaries and a hydrating skincare duo perfect for sensitive skin. Plus, they share their favorite holiday candle scents, blending traditional warmth with beauty insights perfect for the season.

Emelia O’Toole, known as @professorperfume, is a content creator with a passion for perfumery and a background in English literature. She shares her insights on the nostalgic connection between scents and memories, exploring how fragrances evoke past emotions tied to literary works. The conversation dives into creating a wedding-themed fragrance, the romance of books, and whimsical scents inspired by games like Clue. Emelia’s expertise reveals the fascinating overlap between storytelling and scent, making for a sensory journey worth savoring.

Dive into the intriguing world of 'doom shopping,' where financial stress drives impulsive purchases. Discover the fascinating history of chypre and amber fragrances from Coty’s perfume historians in Paris. The hosts reflect on the quirky hair freezing contest and the charm of meaningful beauty gifts. They also explore the rise of celebrity lifestyle influencers and the curious trend of using unconventional ingredients in beauty products, all while keeping it light and entertaining.

As the co-founder and general partner of True Beauty Ventures, venture capital investor Cristina Nuñez is an industry talent scout, trend spotter, and brand builder all wrapped into one. Her company's portfolio includes K18, Sofie Pavitt Face, Vacation, Iris&Romeo, and many other beauty brands you know and love. In this interview, she offers amazing career advice and explains how she spots the next big things in beauty, what founders can do to make their brands attractive to investors, and which indie beauty brands she has her eye on. Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/cristina-nunezProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/993962Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjuleeSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email info@fatmascara.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The $42 price tag on Patrick Ta’s new eyeshadow duo annoyed many in the beauty community, and we’re digging into why that might be. Have we been conditioned by the implied value of larger palettes? Is it general inflation anger? Dupe culture? Jenn & Garret discuss. Plus: An unprecedented counterfeit Botox scam; needles for cosmetic injections deform more quickly than providers may realize; and Jess, Jenn, and Garrett share the best facials (and aestheticians) in New York City.  Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-555Products mentioned in this episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/985187Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjuleeSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email info@fatmascara.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re kicking off the holiday season with Tory Burch: entrepreneur, philanthropist, designer (of Kamala Harris’s concession speech suit, FWIW), and an official member of the beauty community since her expansion into fragrance two years ago, when this interview first aired. We talk about how to take the pressure off decorating and planning for the holidays, scent memories, personal style, and why being perfect is never interesting. Enjoy!Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/tory-burchProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/966221Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjuleeSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email info@fatmascara.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a fun and freewheeling episode with Jess & Jenn. The big topic: Why do some beauty brands send their products to D.I.F. (destroy in field) programs? Jess explains and talks about a business model that could be less wasteful. Plus: The succession game is over at Estée Lauder Companies; there's a new Nosferatu perfume; we're contemplating sleep retreats; Jess highlights the best products from EM Cosmetics; Jenn shares a liquid liner for mature and monolid eyes; and we have a heartwarming listener story about a meaningful beauty gift.Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-554Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/960070Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjuleeSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email info@fatmascara.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you aren’t familiar with Ione Gamble and Gina Tonic, then you’re about to meet your British best friends. The hosts of The Polyester Podcast join Jenn and Jess for a fun and wide-ranging chat about the beauty discourse, including makeup microtrends, music fandom, The Real Lives of Mormon Wives, Victoria’s Secret, In Vogue: The 90s, underconsumption, the Y2K revival, pretty privilege, tweakments, treatments, and how TikTok and Twitter influence beauty culture. Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/the-polyester-podcastProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/941924Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjuleeSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email info@fatmascara.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenn and Julee catch up on all the latest in beauty, from hair care for 10-year-old boys to why Jenn’s facial mist is the Nicole Scherzinger of skincare. We’re also talking about beauty brands with questionable influencer-marketing strategies; why Paullie Skin founder Anna Paul is hiding luxury gifts in customer orders; whether celebrity veneers are ruining movies; hair steaming; Haitian vetiver; and (in Science Corner) some evidence that aromatherapy might be effective even if you can’t smell the essential oils used in the treatments (?!?).Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-553Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/935120Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjuleeSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email info@fatmascara.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.