

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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Oct 19, 2021 • 35min
Ep. 346: Relearning Beauty Etiquette, Listener Favorites for Sensitive Skin & The Week’s Beauty News
They discuss rusty social skills and how to comment on someone’s appearance, made a DIY linen spray, have three “Raise A Wand” suggestions for sensitive skin, and chat about beauty news: the future of fragrance, Tula Skincare’s campaign, and changes to California’s training requirements for beauty professionals.

Oct 15, 2021 • 47min
Ep. 345: Dr. Harvey Karp Has Good Advice for Tired and Overwhelmed Parents
Harvey Karp, MD, is a rock star pediatrician and child-development expert. In this episode, Jess interviews Dr. Karp, the CEO of the smart-tech company Happiest Baby and the creator of the Snoo, a crib designed to keep babies safe and help parents and infants get more sleep. They have a frank conversation about parenting and the exhaustion that comes with it, how today's social structure and the loss of “the village” has changed the way we raise children, postpartum depression, self care, and how new parents can build confidence in their parenting skills. -- Links and sponsors: fatmascara.com/blog; Shop the products mentioned on this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Social media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 344: Teeth Whitening for Sensitive Teeth & The Week’s Beauty News
How do you get a brighter smile if you have really sensitive teeth? We share answers from dentist Lisa Creaven and tell you which tooth-whitening products won’t leave you drooling everywhere in pain. Before that, let’s dig into the beauty news: Ellen DeGeneres’ skincare line; Goop’s supplement to “support women’s sexual desire”; By Kilian’s perfume collab with French Montana; the perfect candle for tailgating; and, in Jess’s Animal House, details on two cruelty-free beauty companies that came together to save rabbits from animal testing. -- Links and sponsors: fatmascara.com/blog; Shop the products mentioned on this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Social media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2021 • 59min
Ep. 343: How to Be a Beauty Flexitarian with Jessica Richards
Boutique owner Jessica Richards shares her strategy for discovering the new beauty products you won’t be able to live without. Some are “clean,” some are traditional, and many are sustainable, but they’re all must-haves, like the natural bug spray that actually works, the revolutionary hairbrush designed for post-chemo patients, and the women’s “pleasure serum” that she can’t keep in stock at her shop, Shen Beauty. Plus, Jessica discusses the retail trends shaping the beauty industry and offers excellent advice for small-business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone thinking of starting their own wellness, sexual health, cosmetics, hair, or skincare line. -- Links and sponsors: fatmascara.com/blog; Shop the products mentioned on this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Social media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2021 • 40min
Ep. 342: Buccal Fat Removal, CoolSculpting, Aesthetic Choices & The Week’s Beauty News
Like it or not, when celebrities talk about getting cosmetic procedures, they get attention. This week, we discuss the impulse to judge (and danger of judging!) others’ aesthetic choices, and share straightforward information on two procedures that have been in the spotlight: buccal fat removal and CoolSculpting. Plus, Doja Cat’s entrée into beauty; perfumes inspired by video games; a Sour Patch Kids makeup-setting spray (?!); TLC’s medical dermatology show Dr. Mercy; and the surprising evolutionary advantage of having a beard. -- For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2021 • 36min
Ep. 341: The Truth About Sensitive Skin with Dr. Mona Gohara
Dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD, is here to talk about sensitive skin. In this special episode, brought to you ad-free by our friends at Avène, you’ll learn how to determine if you have sensitive skin and/or skin allergies; when to see a doctor for help; how to prevent flare-ups; what products can help reduce skin sensitivity and improve your barrier function; why fragrance can be problematic for some skin types; and more about Avène and its Tolérance Control collection for hypersensitive skin. For a list of products mentioned in this episode, visit fatmascara.com/blog. -- This episode is brought to by our sponsor Avène. To learn more about the brand and its Tolerance Control collection, visit aveneusa.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sep 28, 2021 • 29min
Ep. 340: Dry Skin vs. Dehydrated Skin & The Latest Beauty News
You can have oily skin that’s dehydrated, but you can have dry skin that’s not dehydrated. Confused? You’re not alone! We’ll explain and help you find products that help with both issues. Before that, let’s talk about Patrick Starr’s fashion line, Chrissy Teigen’s buccal fat removal, how Facebook makes body image worse for teen girls, updates to the animal-testing laws in Europe, and more.. -- For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 2021 • 27min
Ep. 339: Ageless Beauty with Maye Musk (Replay)
Model and nutritionist Maye Musk opens up about ageism in the fashion industry, the evolution of her modeling career, motherhood (and divorce), why it's never too late to prevent sun damage, embracing gray hair, and more. This podcast features a new introduction, but the interview originally aired in January, 2020. (We had planned to release a new interview this week but, as Maye would say, "n boer maak 'n plan." Listen to the episode and that will make sense!) We'll be back to our regular schedule next week. -- For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 2021 • 42min
Ep. 338: The Fall Candle Drop & The Week’s Beauty News
Nothing says change of season like…new candles! We’ve got scents of granola, chestnuts, apple crisp, and cardamom; some of our listeners’ favorite wicks; and a deep, nerd-level dive into why humans are so drawn to scented candles. Before that, we discuss surgically implanted hair chains; a TerraCycle lawsuit; Met Gala and New York Fashion Week looks; Jennifer Aniston’s new hair line; and the scientist at Nissan known as the “nose” of new car smell. -- For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 2021 • 51min
Ep. 337: Meet Perfume’s Biggest Fan, Mona Kattan
Mona Kattan is the founder of Kayali Fragrances, and she’s on a quest to build the largest perfume collection in the world. Listen in as she shares the beautiful cultural history of perfume in the Middle East, explains why oud is so enticing (and expensive!), walks us through her private collection, and tells us how she built her brand and found the passion and “founder juice” to make it a success. -- For links and sponsors mentioned in this episode: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop the products: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.