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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 13, 2016 • 50min
Ep 33: Self Lovery
Actress Dascha Polanco (Orange Is the New Black, Joy) teaches us how to be more confident, smell delicious, and make our butts look amazing. Before that, Jenn & Jess discuss their wild weekend, lessons from Lauders, why botanical ingredients in skincare are great—but maybe not as miraculous as marketers would have you believe—and the truth about "no-makeup" celebrities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 7, 2016 • 38min
Ep 32: Women Are Kind of Tribal with Moj Mahdara of Beautycon
Baller business tycoon and Beautycon CEO Moj Mahdara tells us why vloggers will rule the world—and what her personal brand is all about. Jess shares Beautycon NYC highlights, Jenn learns to say hello like a European, and the girls discuss trichotillomania (hair-pulling) awareness and beauty sleep rituals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2016 • 41min
Ep 31: Live from Ludlow House: Stealing Beauty
When is borrowing or being influenced by hair and makeup from a culture other than your own okay, and when is it wrong? In their first live recorded episode at Ludlow House in NYC, Jess & Jenn host a roundtable with beauty experts Ursula Stephen, Mally Roncal, and Alicia Yoon to discuss cultural appropriation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2016 • 50min
Ep 30: Bobbi's World
Makeup artist and business wiz Bobbi Brown shares life-changing advice. Discussion on controversial fashion show and social media backlash. Importance of expiration dates on cosmetic products, especially eye creams. Trend of cana mani and favorite fall nail polish brands. Reminiscing about filming videos with Aunt Alice in her kitchen. Creating products based on market demands and staying true to the brand. Experience working in a wellness guru's office, discussing food rules and myths.
Sep 16, 2016 • 46min
Ep 29: Who Doesn't Want to Be a Rainbow?
Cool-girl hair colorist Aura Friedman talks rainbow hair and her tricks for keeping your color intact. Plus, Jess's new job at Teen Vogue, the best beauty at New York Fashion Week (including one NSFW look), fixes for chicken skin, and a debate about "feminine" washes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2016 • 49min
Bonus Ep: Talking Beauty at Strand Bookstore
Listen in as Jenn talks about challenging beauty standards with authors and podcasters Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens, Sooo Many White Guys), Emily Schultz (Truth & Fiction), Georgia Clark, and Autumn Whitefield-Madrano during a panel she moderated for Strand Bookstore in NYC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2016 • 46min
Ep 28: Stick to Red
Christian Louboutin visits the studio to talk about his beauty line, his new fragrances—and what it was like to sneak into the Moulin Rouge (mais oui!). Also: Jess's adventures in wellness, the downside of dry shampoo, and redhead struggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 1, 2016 • 37min
Ep 27: Earth Mother
Chill out with aromatherapist Amy Galper, who explains how you can use scent to help control your mood (really). Before that: The MTV VMA's best beauty looks; our trip to the Indie Beauty Expo; and lipgloss tips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 25, 2016 • 34min
Ep 26: It's Otherworldly
Zanna Roberts Rassi, co-founder of Milk Makeup/stylist/editor/red carpet commentator/Project Runway All Stars mentor, tells us about her insane career and quirky new makeup line. Before that: #FoundationProblems; the skincare product editors are obsessed with; and solutions for women with thinning hair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 18, 2016 • 37min
Ep 25: 6 ft. Barbie
The girls rock out with makeup artist Theo Kogan, founder of Armour Beauty and former front woman of the punk band Lunachicks. Plus, the best beauty looks from the Olympics, help for Jenn's bruises, and some real talk about the difference between cosmetics and drugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
