

Fat Mascara
Jennifer Sullivan & Jessica Matlin
Beauty journalists Jessica Matlin and Jennifer G. Sullivan have insider access to the industry and they’re not gatekeeping. On Wednesdays, they talk candidly about beauty news, cultural trends, and the latest products and treatments. On Fridays, they get their high-profile guests to open up about their relationship to Beauty Culture and the inner workings of the industry. Join the duo that pioneered the beauty podcast for a smart, funny, totally unfiltered discussion of all things beauty on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 29, 2022 • 29min
Ep. 416: Perfume Quizzes, Space-Age Sunscreen & the Week’s Beauty News
Happy summer! This week, we’re talking about the most accurate perfume quiz you'll ever take; the Queen’s makeover (well, haircut); a space-age ingredient that makes sunscreen more powerful; and the best beauty deals for Amazon Prime Days. Plus, Jenn clarifies what’s going on with the GrandeLash-MD story, a listener suggests a fragrance-focused summer read, and we contemplate hiring professional home organizers.Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 416: shopmyshelf.us/collections/56493Episode recap, links, and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2022 • 56min
Ep. 415: Kristin Ess is the Ultimate Hair Educator
This interview with hair stylist and brand founder Kristin Ess is a masterclass in all things beauty and brand building. She gets real about managing business relationships, pulls back the curtain on how celebrity-client partnerships actually work, and shares tips for making your hair work for you, no matter the texture or length. We also chat about some of her favorite beauty products, making pottery, her candle obsession, and the dress that everyone needs in their closet (Kristin has eight of them).Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 415: https://shopmyshelf.us/collections/55922Episode recap, links, and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 2022 • 29min
Ep. 414: Ability-Inclusive Makeup, a Rhode Review & The Week’s Beauty News
After a quick J&J catch-up, we’ve got snow mushroom extract, squalane, and so much more to discuss, including Guide Beauty, a company making cosmetics that are easier to use if you have a disability or health condition that impacts mobility, motor skills, or hand-eye coordination. Plus: Revlon’s bankruptcy filing, the Humanrace sunscreen (available July 14), makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench’s new line (available end of June), and a quickie review of Rhode skincare (recorded before the trademark lawsuit was filed, btw).Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 414: shopmyshelf.us/collections/55611Episode recap, links, and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial links: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 413: Finding Beauty Around the World with Jo Franco
Jo Franco, co-host of World’s Most Amazing Rental Properties on Netflix and host of the podcast Not Your Average Jo, shares tips for packing well and experiencing new cultures to the fullest. They discuss sunscreens, insect repellants, hair tools, and styling products for travel. They also talk about the intersection of beauty and travel, cultural differences in beauty standards, and exploring beauty rituals and cultural norms. The hosts express excitement for future travels and gratitude for the guest's packing strategies.

Jun 16, 2022 • 31min
Ep. 412: Lash Serum Side Effects, Probiotics, Gym Lips & The Week’s Beauty News
An ophthalmologist explains why cosmetic lash serums like Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD may cause drug-like side effects, such as fat loss that leads to a change in eye shape. Before that, Jess recaps the Fragrance Foundation awards and Jenn has thoughts on gym lips and a few other viral beauty trends. Plus, we discuss three beauty brands that are dropping their prices; Dr. Whitney Bowe’s new skincare line; research showing probiotic lotions may be better than benzoyl peroxide for treating acne; and the man who set a world record for the largest collection of perfume factices (they’re on display at an exhibition space in New Jersey, and you can book an appointment to visit).Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 412: shopmyshelf.us/collections/54663Episode recap, links, and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2022 • 34min
Ep. 411: Tracee Ellis Ross On The Power Of Beauty (Replay)
Award-winning actor Tracee Ellis Ross, founder of the haircare line Pattern, gets candid about her hair, your hair, customer reviews, ageism in Hollywood, experiments with DIY waxing, her love of Funyuns and red lipstick, her hatred of flaky hair gels, and her love/hate of home workouts. Plus, she shares behind-the-scenes secrets from Black•ish, Mixed•ish, and The High Note. This interview originally aired in August, 2020. We’ll be back next week with all new episodes!Fat Mascara X Dermalogica Live Podcast Event: Saturday, June 11, 1 - 2 PM ET, 182 Lafayette St., NYCRegister to attend the event (it's free!): eventbrite.com/e/the-dermalogica-exfoliation-affirmation-studio-tickets-343597388037Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 411: shopmyshelf.us/collections/53998Episode recap, links, and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 2022 • 52min
Ep. 410: Makeup Artist Gucci Westman Gets Real (Replay)
We're doing a live mini-podcast in New York City on June 11, and Jenn shares all the details in the episode intro (more info and link to register below). Then we've got a classic interview: Jess and Intern Tiff (remember her?) talk to makeup artist Gucci Westman, who opens up about meditation, makeup school, creating a perfect complexion, and her line, Westman Atelier. This interview originally aired in June, 2019, but we'll be back next week with all new episodes!Fat Mascara X Dermalogica Live Podcast Event: Saturday, June 11, 1 - 2 PM ET, 182 Lafayette St., NYCRegister to attend the event (it's free!): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dermalogica-exfoliation-affirmation-studio-tickets-343597388037Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 410: shopmyshelf.us/collections/53647Episode recap, links, and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 2022 • 52min
Ep. 409: Let’s Talk About Age with Kim France
How do you know when you’ve hit your mid-life? What age does that happen? And do you need to change up your style and your beauty routine when you get there? Journalist and podcaster Kim France, creator of Girls of A Certain Age and co-host of the Everything is Fine podcast (and the founding editor of Lucky magazine) is here to discuss it all with us. We talk about those in-between ages that our culture and mainstream advertising tends to ignore—and why that is. Plus, we discuss sexuality after menopause; why beauty brands have a hard time talking to people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s; gray hair; whether “anti-aging” is a negative term; and so much more.Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 409: shopmyshelf.us/collections/53044Episode recap, links, and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 2022 • 32min
Ep. 408: Jello Skin, Jess’s New Job & The Week’s Beauty News
Do collagen supplements and drinks help you get bouncy, firm, “jello skin”? We’ve got the truth from a dermatologist—and some products and services that will give you a firm and bouncy “skin mattress.” Plus, Jess gives us details on her new job at Moda Operandi, and we talk about Emily Weiss stepping down as Glossier CEO, a new fragrance celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, a study showing how dolphins use coral to help heal their skin (!), and why baths need bubbles. Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 408: shopmyshelf.us/collections/52937Links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 2022 • 49min
Ep. 407: What It’s Really Like to Paint a Celebrity Face with Daniel Kolaric
Daniel Kolaric catapulted into the limelight after doing a gothic makeup look for Julia Fox that went viral. In this episode, the makeup artist and hairstylist tells us what it’s like to have one day’s work judged by millions of strangers, even though you’ve been a hairstylist and makeup artist for years. We also talk about where he finds his inspiration, the difference between editorial and red-carpet makeup, what it’s like being in Pat McGrath’s inner circle, how to adjust your makeup based on your eye shape, and some of Daniel’s favorite products. Plus, he shares behind-the-scenes details of that look Julia wore to Paris Fashion Week (Kanye West had nothing to do with it).Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 407: shopmyshelf.us/collections/51978Links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.