

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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Feb 9, 2022 • 28min
Ep. 376: Aromatherapy, Freudenfreude & The Week’s Beauty News
We’re finding joy everywhere: in the scent that makes middle school students feel less anxious, in new upcycled skincare ingredients, and, most importantly, we’re finding joy in the good fortune of others! Plus, we salute a new campaign to raise awareness for the CROWN Act, and then talk about Martha Stewart’s TikTok debut, the face tint that’s like a filter in a bottle, and a French pharmacy exfoliator that feels like a delicious face cream.Episode recap and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: https://shopmyshelf.us/collections/36005Private 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.

Feb 4, 2022 • 43min
Ep. 375: Boy Smells' Matthew Herman is Breaking the Fragrance Binary
Matthew Herman talks with Jess about what inspired him and co-founder David Kien to create Boy Smells, a buzzy brand that makes "genderful" candles, perfumes, and underwear. Matthew, a former fashion designer for brands like Proenza Schouler and Nasty Gal, shares the story of his fragrance company’s mega-rise during the pandemic, tells us about the time collaborator Kacey Musgraves popped up in his DMs, and explains why beauty is embracing gender inclusivity better than the fashion industry.Episode recap and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/collections/35177Private 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.

Feb 2, 2022 • 39min
Ep. 374: The Legacy of Angel Perfume & The Week’s Beauty News
We share the story behind Angel perfume and discuss the influence it still has on today’s fragrances, in memory of Thierry Mugler. Before that: Emma Thompson on nudity in her 60s and plastic surgery; Julia Fox’s eyeliner; Tessa Thompson's Armani campaign; schmancy household cleaners from Courtney Cox; and why we’re all worried about body odor and bad breath. Plus, a listener shares the vitamin C serum that’s actually a joy to use, and we raise a wand to a purse-worthy vegan hand cream and a hair oil that makes Jenn feel like an Olsen sister.Episode recap and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/collections/34695Private 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.

Jan 28, 2022 • 42min
Ep. 373: Hot Girl Hair with Jenna Perry
Colorist Jenna Perry, known for working with celebrity clients like Emily Ratajkowski and Rosie Huntington-Whitely, shares her techniques for creating 'hot girl hair'. She discusses trends like 'expensive brunette' and 'mushroom blonde' and recommends the best places in NYC for beauty services including lash lifts, facials, lymphatic massage, Botox, and brows.

Jan 26, 2022 • 46min
Ep. 372: Varicose Vein Treatment, Desk Lipsticks & The Week’s Beauty News
In this episode, they discuss varicose vein treatment, desk lipsticks, and the week's beauty news, including price increases at The Ordinary and asbestos contamination in talc-based products. They also share their personal experience shadowing their brother on a movie set and reveal a comfortable and supportive bra for hot summer days. Don't miss the discussion on insurance coverage for varicose vein treatment and the different treatment options available.

Jan 21, 2022 • 51min
Ep. 371: How Makeup Changed the Face of American History with Ilise S. Carter
Author (and sideshow performer!) Ilise S. Cater shares the fascinating history of makeup in the U.S.A., from Martha Washington’s multipurpose rouge made with whale earwax to the “Because You’re Worth It” era of the 1970s, when “makeup learned to talk feminism.” Along the way, we’ll meet the first celebrity influencer, find out if the suffragettes actually wore red lipstick, learn how Hollywood—and film itself—influenced the beauty landscape, and hear the rags-to-riches tales of some of America’s pioneering beauty entrepreneurs. Ilise S. Carter's book: The Red Menace: How Lipstick Changed the Face of American HistoryEpisode recap and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/collections/33235Private 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.

Jan 19, 2022 • 32min
Ep. 370: Dyeing Your Hairline, Makeup for Accutane Side Effects & The Week’s Beauty News
Jenn had an at-home hair color breakthrough, Jess talked to Cher (!), and there's so much more to chat about, including industry news, Kate Hudson’s foray into skincare, and Neen, a subscription-model makeup line from Jeanine Lobell, the founder of Stila. Plus, we Raise A Wand to a foundation that covers the flaky side effects of Accutane (isotretinoin), the German pharmacy foot cream that heals super-dry feet, and the only moisturizer that works when your rosacea is flaring and even water stings.Episode recap and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: shopmyshelf.us/collections/32857Private 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.

Jan 12, 2022 • 49min
Ep. 369: How Josie Maran Became Beauty’s “Rebel-Rascal” CEO
Josie Maran is the only CEO we know who rode a horse bareback (while naked) for work, started a band with Nicole Richie, starred in a vampire movie, and created a multimillion-dollar beauty business after a chance encounter with a dewy-skinned septuagenarian in Saint-Tropez. She’s here to share those stories and more, including how she cured her stepdaughter’s eczema without pharmaceuticals and why she appointed her mom Chief Aesthetic Officer of her company (cheesecake may have something to do with it).Episode recap and sponsor promo codes: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: https://shopmyshelf.us/collections/32300Private 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.

Jan 11, 2022 • 30min
Ep. 368: New Beauty Tech, Skin-Cell Bandages & The Week’s Beauty News
Welcome to the future! We’re talking about the most promising beauty finds at the Consumer Electronics Show, including a gadget to make at-home hair coloring easier, a smart fragrance device that packs 100 possible perfumes into one bottle, and a toothbrush with a camera (do we really need that?). Plus, there’s lots of news to catch up on, including a law that requires Tennessee salon workers to get domestic violence training; Chanel's new (more sustainable) beauty line; and, in Jenn's Science Corner, astronauts making bandages out of their own skin cells.Links and sponsors: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: https://shopmyshelf.us/collections/31880Private 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.

Jan 7, 2022 • 47min
Ep. 367: Retinoids, Peptides, Acids, and Antioxidants with Dr. Dendy Engelman (Replay)
Dermatological surgeon Dr. Dendy Engelman is here to demystify topical anti-agers and explain how retinoids, peptides, antioxidants, and acids work. Plus, she offers real talk on which ingredients are truly, scientifically harmful and which are simply vilified by the interwebs. This episode features a new introduction but the interview originally aired in 2018. We’ll be back January 11 with all new episodes!Links and sponsors: fatmascara.com/blogShop the products mentioned on this episode: https://shopmyshelf.us/collections/public/31423Private 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.