

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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Sep 14, 2021 • 43min
Ep. 336: Pits-and-Bits Bathing Strategies & The Week’s Beauty News
Discussion on bathing less frequently and strategies for washing without disrupting our microbiomes; News on Chanel buying jasmine fields, Amanda Gorman's partnership with Estée Lauder, return of Fashion Fair, and Miley Cyrus's campaign for customizable skincare brand Hers; Conversation on "euphoric" functional beverages and excellent news from Charlotte Tilbury; Debate on showering frequency and its impact on skin health; Recommendations for gentle cleansers and bathing strategies from dermatologists.

Sep 10, 2021 • 42min
Ep. 335: Secrets of a Braider with Kamilah, aka @mshairandhumor
New York City-based hair stylist and braider Kamilah, aka @mshairandhumor, reveals how she makes the braiding experience better, her favorite products and hair-care tips, and some thoughts on how to improve the licensing process for cosmetologists. The interview originally aired in 2019, but we've included a new intro with updates from Kamilah. We'll be back next week with all new episodes! - 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 7, 2021 • 41min
Ep. 334: Disrupting the Manicure with Sarah Gibson Tuttle (replay)
Olive & June CEO and founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle offers invaluable advice to budding entrepreneurs, explains how to find an ethical nail salon, and shares her tricks for DIY manicures. FYI: This episode features a new introduction, but the interview previously aired in July, 2019. We'll be back next week with all new episodes! -- 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 3, 2021 • 41min
Ep. 333: Talking Self-Care with Lana Condor
Actress Lana Condor, star of Netflix’s “To All the Boys” trilogy, opens up about how she learned to prioritize her mental health and the internal work that keeps her feeling good. Plus, we talk about the power of a gratitude journal, how she manages stress (the Olly ambassador says wellness supplements have really helped), and some of her favorite drugstore beauty buys. -- 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.

Aug 31, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 332: The Surprising Side Benefits of Cosmetic Injectables & The Week’s Beauty News
Hyaluronic acid fillers (such as Juvéderm) and neuromodulators (such as Botox) have some surprising benefits—other than the usual stuff like a plumper complexion and fewer wrinkles. Jenn just got injected and she’ll tell you all about it, including the explanation her dermatologist gave for the unexpected improvements. We’re also talking about the viral video that proves how well a Peter Thomas Roth eye cream works on under-eye bags and other news: a $45 nail polish; corporate updates at Shiseido Americas and Olaplex; Ariana Grande’s new beauty line; and, in the Science Corner, research showing that odors and fragrances are actually encoded in language (you just have to know how to listen for the clues). -- 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.

Aug 27, 2021 • 33min
Ep. 331: Kindness Matters & The Week’s Beauty News
We’re talking about good news (Beekman 1802, a beauty brand that’s making kindness part of its mission); bad news (schools with discriminatory policies that require gender-conforming haircuts); and everything in between, including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s line, Rose Inc., Iggy Azalea’s line, Totally Plastic, new research showing attractiveness doesn’t matter as much as you think, 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.

Aug 24, 2021 • 54min
Ep. 330: How to Glow with Tanning Expert Jules Von Hep
Celebrity spray tan artist Jules Von Hep shares his tips for getting an amazing fake tan, emphasizes the power of a tan in boosting confidence, and discusses the brand's efforts in challenging beauty standards and celebrating diversity. They also talk about the importance of mental health in the beauty industry and creating a safe space for discussions.

Aug 20, 2021 • 59min
Ep. 329: What Real Inclusivity Looks Like with Sharon Chuter
Uoma Beauty’s self-proclaimed “weirdo in chief” is here to inspire! She shares the rebellious path she took from teenage beauty entrepreneur in Nigeria to head of her own company, and opens up about the difficulties she faced as a Black woman in the corporate world and why she’s doing things differently now that she’s in charge. Plus, Sharon offers her honest take on the beauty industry’s efforts to become more diverse and inclusive over the past 15 months and explains why she'll continue to fight for economic opportunities for Black communities. -- 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.

Aug 17, 2021 • 36min
Ep. 328: Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl & The Week’s Beauty News
We’re back from our break to tackle a tough question: Which over-the-counter retinoid is right for you? We explain how the skincare ingredients retinal, retinol, and retinyl palmitate work; the difference between them; and why product formulation matters (in a segment sponsored by StriVectin). Before that, Jenn & Jess share life updates and chat about blockbuster perfumes, salons that recycle hair clippings to help the environment, vitamin D news, 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.

Aug 12, 2021 • 45min
Ep. 327: Ask the Aesthetician - Renée Rouleau (Replay)
Should you get cosmetic injectables such as Botox or dermal filler? Are at-home skin-devices worth the money? Is it ever okay to pop a pimple? Skincare expert Renée Rouleau answers all those questions and more. We discuss what facials can and can’t do for your complexion, how to find an aesthetician you trust, and which products all her facialist friends swear by. This episode features a new introduction, but the interview previously aired in October, 2019. We'll be back next week with all new episodes! -- 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.