Fat Mascara

Topics include a new tubing mascara, Barbie's house scent, Shark Tank makeup investment, Dries Van Noten's beauty collection, and rising perfume costs. There's also discussion on signature looks, a fashion brand's entry into beauty, childhood Barbie dream houses, and a luxurious lipstick called Fido Rouge Shine.

Cosmetic dentist Brian Kantor, DDS, walks us through the most advanced ways to fix a gummy smile, straighten crooked teeth, brighten yellowing enamel, and more. Plus, we talk about potential problems with mail-order braces, how to prevent bad breath, and why your ceramicist matters as much as your dentist if you want veneers that look natural. It’s Cosmetic Dentistry 101—and you’re invited!Episode links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/fatmascaraPrivate 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.

You can dye your own eyebrows (Jenn tried it), and there’s a new (not FDA-approved, but very promising!) reef-friendly sunscreen ingredient debuting this spring. But the headline that really got us talking: Beauty brand Eos wants you to mail in your pubic hair to help the environment. Let’s discuss that, shall we? We’re also talking about price increases at e.l.f. Cosmetics, Jay-Z getting paid for an (unsuccessful) fragrance launch, and a liquid-gold moisturizer one of our listeners can’t live without.Episode links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products (& get the free eos shave cream & Pubes for the Planet kit):  shopmyshelf.us/collections/39523Private 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.

Dermatologist Dr. Caroline Robinson discusses the importance of scalp health and hair follicles. Topics include treating conditions like dandruff, debunking shampoo ingredient controversies, and why dirty hair can make the scalp hurt. They also touch on the effectiveness of VegaMOR hair products and the myth of castor oil for hair growth.

Do you expect beauty products with French names to be made in France? What about L.A. Looks hair products: Are they created in California? A new lawsuit questions L’Oréal Paris’s provenance and makes us rethink a marketing tactic the beauty industry has relied on for years. Plus: John Paul Mitchell’s new spokesperson, the latest celebrity skincare line, a playlist that lets you experience fragrance through sound, and new research explaining why some languages use the same word for blue and green.Register for our (free!) Fat Mascara X Differin Live (Virtual) Podcast on March 8 at 8 PM EST: retinoidroundtable.comEpisode links and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/collections/38583Private 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.

Gwen Stefani reveals that having her family “torn apart” seven years ago led her on a new path and inspired her to create the makeup line, GXVE, which launches March 3. She tells us that her naivety in the ’90s helped her develop her music, and explains how her youth in Anaheim, California, inspired her style (and some of the looks she’s been criticized for); why she thinks there are a lot of women her age who feel ignored by the beauty industry; and why she still believes the magic’s in the makeup. Episode transcript, links, and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogRegister for our (free!) Fat Mascara X Differin Live (Virtual) Podcast on March 8 at 8 PM EST: retinoidroundtable.comShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/collections/37902Private 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.

The Ordinary goes pro-sulfate and we discuss: If sulfates aren’t that bad, why have so many companies removed them from their shampoos? Plus, New York Fashion Week beauty trends (are we really doing skinny brows again?); an interesting report from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Donni Davy’s Euphoria-inspired makeup line; perfumes that smell like french fries and Tim Tams; and Jenn tries to get Jess excited about fibroblasts in the Science Corner.Episode recap and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/collections/37660Private 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.

Do scented candles bother dogs? Are essential oils dangerous for cats? And what should you do if your pet has skin, hair, or nail problems? Veterinarian dermatologist Dr. Joya Griffin, the star of National Geographic’s Pop Goes The Vet, tells us what it’s like to treat the skin, hair, and nails of polar bears, pigs, pocket pets, and more. Plus, we talk about Jenn’s hairless dog, Jess’s longhaired cat, some of the medical mysteries Dr. Griffin has solved—and what she really thinks when she sees pets with manicures and dye jobs.Episode recap and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/collections/37021Private 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.

Lots to discuss in the beauty world: America Ferrera’s gorgeous CoverGirl campaign; more fashion labels getting into beauty; and Atelier Cologne hitting pause in the United States. Plus, sales of clinical skincare, fragrance, and cream blush are up, and we have a few recommendations for natural-looking blushes, several of which come from a listener (hey, Whitney!) who also tells us about the best blush brush for liquids and creams.Episode recap and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/collections/36764Private 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.

Why do fake noses win Oscars? Makeup and hair designer Nadia Stacey, who just received an Academy Award nomination for Cruella, has some thoughts! She talks to Jenn about her career and creative influences, her process for designing a character's look, how she does her historical research, her 2022 Oscar predictions—and the reason she thinks she’d be best friends with Caroline Hirons.Episode recap and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/collections/36276Private 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.