Fat Mascara

What is UPF clothing and how does it actually protect you from UV rays? So glad you asked! We explain the technology, tell you about some of our favorite brands, and share an easy hack for making your own sun-protective clothing at home. We also chat about #cryptocosmetics from e.l.f. Cosmetics; sunscreen-scented dog-poop bags (?!); a Lisa Frank lawsuit; the Environmental Working Group's product-labeling initiative; Scarlett Johansson's beauty line; and animal-friendly news at major fashion labels, including Canada Goose. Plus, a listener tells us about her must-have eyeshadow and we Raise A Wand to our favorite products of the week.-- Become a Fat Mascara+ member to listen to the podcast without ads: fatmascara.com/member; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; To shop products from this episode: 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.

Professor Lauren Labrecque, PhD, researches how color influences the decisions we make and the culture around us. In this interview, she takes a closer look at the logos and packaging from some of our favorite beauty brands to explain how they influence our purchasing behavior. Plus, we learn about sensory marketing and color psychology; the shade that makes people eat less; the hue sports teams use to influence a game; and the color you should wear if you need roadside assistance (really!). -- Become a Fat Mascara+ member to listen to the podcast without ads: fatmascara.com/member; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; 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.

Do your underarms need a deep cleaning? We take a closer look at armpit detox products to see A) how they work and B) if they’re necessary. Plus, in Jenn’s Science Corner, we dig into new research that found PFAs (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are often referred to as “forever chemicals”) in cosmetics sold in North America and discuss how prevalent the chemicals are, their potential dangers, legislation that could address the issue, and what it means for you. Plus: the elf ear cosmetic surgery trend in China, a new perfume museum, a novel way to make salons healthier, and more. -- Become a Fat Mascara+ member to listen to the podcast without ads: fatmascara.com/member; Episode recap & list of products featured: 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.

Model Cindy Crawford is refreshingly honest about her “age maintenance” and what it’s like to model at 55 during this wide-ranging interview. She shares stories from the set of MTV’s House of Style, explains why she’ll never be able to do makeup as well as Naomi Campbell, and reveals what she said to her daughter, Kaia Gerber, before they walked the Versace runway together. Plus: the real reason she started Meaningful Beauty (her skincare brand, which just expanded with a new haircare range), the makeup products she can’t live without, why she wears bespoke perfume, and the reason she puts lemon on her sushi. -- Become a Fat Mascara+ member to listen to the podcast without ads: fatmascara.com/member; Episode recap & list of products featured: 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.

Jenn is back from her trip to Germany with…a treatment that helps varicose veins! Listen in as she reports from the field (literally) on the benefits of Kneippen (undergoing hydrotherapy). Plus, Michael Edwards’ popular fragrance wheel gets an update, and there's lots of other beauty news to discuss: Sephora will upgrade its clean beauty standards; Paula’s Choice has a new owner; sales of lipstick (especially long-wear formulas) are rising; and more. -- Become a Fat Mascara+ member to listen to the podcast without ads: fatmascara.com/member; Episode recap & list of products featured: 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.

In honor of Acne Awareness Month, we asked dermatologist Dr. Chris Tomassian (who has more than a million followers on TikTok) to answer your acne questions. In this special episode, powered by The INKEY List, we discuss acne types and causes, reveal which foods can make your skin worse, teach you how to tell if your acne is hormonal, and more. Plus, Dr. Tomassian explains the ingredients you can use to help treat pimples, blackheads, and even cystic acne at home. For a list of products featured in this episode, visit fatmascara.com/blog. -- This episode is brought to by The INKEY List, a skincare brand that believes knowledge powers change. If you have a question about your skin or skincare, you can #askINKEY any time! They have dedicated skincare coaches available to answer all your questions 24/7 via live chat on their website (theinkeylist.com) or via social (direct message @theinkeylist). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you trim long brow hairs and clean up the area *above* your eyebrows without messing things up? Jess shares what she learned from Angela Marinescu, the “queen of brows.” Before that, Jenn’s science corner is devoted to the benzene-in-sunscreen controversy. Plus, there’s lots of news to discuss: NFTs (non-fungible tokens) in the beauty world; the rise of waterless beauty products (and a listener review of solid conditioner bars that really work); vegan-friendly news at The Body Shop; and more. -- Episode recap & list of products featured: 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.

Victoria Beckham and Sarah Creal, the co-founders of Victoria Beckham Beauty, chat about their brand, #startuplife, and their take on clean beauty. Also, Victoria opens up about her makeup journey (including those "skinny, skinny eyebrows"), her immutable public image, and her lifelong obsession with beauty products. -- Visit victoriabeckhambeauty.com and use code FATMASCARA at checkout for 10% off; Episode recap & list of products featured: 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.

If you want to remove peach fuzz and unwanted facial hair while gently exfoliating your skin, shaving just might be the answer. Jenn, a longtime face shaver, shares her experience with DIY dermaplaning and offers tips from her dermatologist, Dr. Heidi Waldorf, then she and Jess reveal the best face shavers for women. Before that, get up to speed on the latest in beauty: a review of Huda Beauty's new line, GloWish; skincare by Hyram Yarbo; Harry Styles' beauty line; Ulta’s 15% Pledge; a new color director at Clé de Peau Beauté; and TRESemmé’s PETA-friendly news. -- Episode recap & list of products featured: 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.

Is it time to ban the word “normal” in discussions of body shape and skin and hair type? Yes, says model Ashley Graham. The author and TV host also explains how to do (realistic!) daily affirmations and shares the things that make her feel good: meditation, prayer, and acupuncture—along with facials, exfoliation, occasional hair removal, and the meticulous application of self-tanner. (If you want to self-tan without looking fake, take notes as she shares her foolproof technique!) -- Episode recap & list of products featured: 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: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.