Fat Mascara

Hair-repair treatments are so confusing! In this episode, we break down the differences between K18, Olaplex, bond builders, split-end menders, and other assorted hair damage treatments. We’ll also get you up to speed on the beauty news: the truth about blue-light damage; new CVS research on how we respond to photo retouching; the most-searched skincare brands; changes at Givenchy Beauty; and a perfume that smells like…Van Gogh. -- For a list of most products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Episode recap & full product list: 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: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn more about cold therapy and ice facials with podcaster, blogger, and The Skinny Confidential founder Lauryn Evarts Bosstick. We also discuss her face-rolling technique; why she prefers icy showers and breathing exercises to meditation; the skincare products she can’t live without; her favorite podcast guests; and the best tips from her upcoming book, Get The F*ck Out Of The Sun. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; 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: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn expert tips for applying blush and discover the latest beauty news, including a Google AI-powered skin analysis app, new less-is-more beauty lines, the vegan Miss Universe, a connection between smoking and hair loss, and surprising effects of the Covid-19 vaccine on salon regulations.

Lacy Redway draws inspiration from history, fashion, art, and more when she’s styling the hair of celebrity clients like Tessa Thompson, Priyanka Chopra, Ruth Negga, and Anne Hathaway. Listen in as she explains her creative process; tells us what really happens before (and after) red carpet appearances; and shares how she became a hair stylist, her secrets for healthy hair, and the one thing you better not steal from her kit. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; 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: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video-conferencing can affect the way you feel about your face. In this episode, we discuss how screen time distorts your perception of your looks and share a dermatologist’s tips for making your next Zoom/FaceTime/Google Hangout more positive. There’s also lots of beauty news to get into: a new deodorant for people with visual impairment and motor disabilities; the Urban Decay X Prince makeup collection; Vita Coco’s hair-care range; and more. Plus, in Jenn's Science Corner, we’re going deep on new research that investigates why (and how) some women are embracing their gray hair despite the stigma against it. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; 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.

Body acceptance is great in theory, but how do you actually get there? Katie Sturino can help. In this episode, the style influencer behind The 12ish Style and beauty brand Megababe, and author of the forthcoming book Body Talk, shares her journey to self-acceptance and tips for stopping the negative thought cycle. Plus, she explains why boob sweat, thigh chafe, and a melasma mustache are nothing to be ashamed of. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; 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: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate 300 episodes of their award-winning beauty podcast, Jess and Jenn revisit the launch show where they interviewed each other. In this special podcast, they share real-time commentary and behind-the-scenes details as they update their answers; reveal their favorite beauty products; and share the best (and worst!) beauty treatments, most cringe-worthy moments in their careers, and details of what really happens during their celebrity interviews. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; 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: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shift your self-criticism to self-compassion with the help of Valerie Monroe, creator of the How Not To F*ck Up Your Face newsletter. In this episode, Val discusses the power of de-objectifying your looks (and how she learned to do it); some of her favorite products; how to make skincare and makeup more fun; and a few things she knows for sure after serving as the beauty director of O, The Oprah magazine for almost 16 years. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; To subscribe to Val's newsletter: valeriemonroe.substack.com/welcome; 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.

Before you do any spring cleaning, listen to this! We talked to a cosmetic chemist about how long skincare products are safe and effective, and whether those expiration dates really matter. Before that: Does drinking chlorophyll water help with acne? Plus, lots of news to discuss: the trendy haircut we love (minus the name); why your favorite perfume might smell different next year; a surprising survey about sun-safety knowledge; and more. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; 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: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're so excited to introduce you to the co-author of one of our favorite books, Perfumes: The A–Z Guide. In this interview, Tania Sanchez reveals the hidden love story in her book’s pages, explains how she thinks (and writes) about scent, and tells us about some of her favorite perfumes. Plus, we talk about how to move the fragrance world forward and make the art of perfumery more inclusive and easier to understand and enjoy. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; 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: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.