
Fat Mascara
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.
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Latest episodes

Sep 18, 2024 • 48min
Ep. 548: Growth Factors, NYFW Gossip & The Week’s Beauty News
Jenn & Julee bring you gossip (and some standout beauty looks) from New York Fashion Week. We’re also talking about a less-expensive alternative to epidermal growth factor serums; a dreamy body glaze (different than an oil!); why every fragrance launch is a “collection”; the best and worst celebrity beauty lines; formaldehyde (still!?) in hair straighteners; and a petty, yet supremely fabulous way to get revenge on a cheating ex-partner: launching a perfume and calling it Divorce. Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-548Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/817481Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlinSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: email info@fatmascara.com or text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara.
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Sep 13, 2024 • 56min
Beauty Prop Styling Secrets with Kounthear Kuch
The perfect serum drizzle, the fluffiest body-cream whip, the straightest arm swatches—prop stylist Kounthear Kuch has done it all. In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of a beauty photo shoot, discusses the latest color and photo trends in beauty, and demystifies the very ASMR world of making beauty products look delicious. Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/kounthear-kuchProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/804168Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlinSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: email info@fatmascara.com or text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara.
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Sep 11, 2024 • 49min
Ep. 547: Neck Facials, the Best Natural Deodorant & the Week’s Beauty News
Jenn & Jess welcome intern Ellie Dixon into the studio to chat about why you may want an aluminum-free deodorant and which ones are best. Plus: students hiring makeup artists for the first day of school; why facialists are focusing more on clients’ necks; organizing tricks; a new chypre scent from Hermès; vanilla perfumes; water-based scents; e.l.f. Beauty’s album; shower caddies; and lots more.Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-547Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/798879Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlinSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: email info@fatmascara.com or text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 38min
Francisco Costa's Next Chapter
Francisco Costa looks at beauty through a different lens. One of the biggest forces in fashion, the former women's creative director of Calvin Klein Collection speaks to Jess about his evolution from designer to beauty founder, with the launch of Costa Brazil, and shares his creative process around product development. He also gets candid about the realities of acquisition: The brand was acquired by biotech firm Amyris in 2021, but it shut down the brand in 2023. Now that Costa bought back the brand—and is back in charge—he's ready to share some hard-won wisdom. Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/francisco-costaProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/784944Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlinSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: email info@fatmascara.com or text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara.
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Sep 4, 2024 • 49min
Ep. 546: Bangs, Soft Baddies & The Week’s Beauty News
Let’s dig into some fall beauty trends, like bow nails, soft baddie and Igari makeup, “fox” hair color—and whether or not Jess should get bangs. Plus: lookism in the news, the couple who pioneered cosmetic Botox, bridal beauty, rediscovering Pillow Talk, and a lip gloss that tastes like Haribo peach gummies. And, in a special segment brought to you by Acast Creative and our sponsor Shiseido Ginza Tokyo, we talk about all the ways eyes change as you age (Jenn’s eyes are getting “cozier,” Jess says her under-eyes are more “chiseled”) and what you can do about it.Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-546Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/779226Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlinSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: email info@fatmascara.com or text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara.
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Aug 30, 2024 • 46min
Skin Barrier Repair & Moisture Sandwiches with Aesthetician Sean Garrette
Get to know Rihanna-approved facialist Sean Garrette. He shares his story, and we talk about skin barrier repair, facial percussion, his favorite at-home skincare devices, the best treatment for keratosis pilaris, why he puts retinol on his hands, and the three things you need for a “moisture sandwich” that will make your skin plumper and more hydrated. This interview originally aired in the summer of 2022, but we’ll have a bunch of fresh content and new interviews as soon as we’re back from the Labor Day long weekend!Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/sean-garretteProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/769456Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlinSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: email info@fatmascara.com or text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara.
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Aug 28, 2024 • 42min
Ep. 545: Our Couples Massage, Funky Fonts & The Week’s Beauty News
Join the hosts as they explore a luxurious NYC head spa experience and share playful stories about celebrity encounters. Discover the rise of quirky fonts in beauty packaging and the latest industry news, including executive changes at Estée Lauder. They also delve into unique products, a laundry list of back-to-school beauty items, and amusing anecdotes surrounding skincare mishaps. With tips on effective makeup removal and sustainable choices, it's a delightful mix of insight and entertainment for beauty enthusiasts.

Aug 23, 2024 • 54min
Non-Surgical vs. Surgical Cosmetic Procedures with Dr. Kimberly Lee
Dr. Kimberly Lee, a renowned plastic surgeon, dives into the world of cosmetic procedures, comparing non-surgical methods like injectables and thread lifts to traditional surgery. She explains the nuances of facial rejuvenation and guides listeners on how to choose the right path for their aesthetic goals. Dr. Lee also discusses the long-term effects of fillers and Botox, while offering practical advice for those who want to maintain their youthful appearance without going under the knife.

Aug 21, 2024 • 47min
Ep. 544: Celebrity Beauty Fads, Perfume for Dogs & The Week’s Beauty News
What ridiculous beauty treatments are celebrities promoting this week? Jenn turns that question into a game for Garrett. Before that, Wolfgang test-drives Dolce & Gabbana’s perfume for dogs; we explain what’s going on with Avon and the talc lawsuits; and we look into the ingredient story behind Dyson’s new hair line. Plus: the beauty and wellness products to buy if you’re visiting Germany and the story behind water-based colognes, including the new alcohol-free Dior Sauvage Eau Forte.Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-544Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/747558Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlinSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: email info@fatmascara.com or text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara.
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Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 3min
How to Make Beauty Culture Better for Girls & Women with Ellen Atlanta
Ellen Atlanta, the author of Pixel Flesh: How Toxic Beauty Culture Harms Women, explains how the digital age has amplified pressure on women, girls, and marginalized genders to meet increasingly unnatural beauty standards. We talk about the cultural phenomenon of the Kardashians, the Love Island aesthetic, whether the body-acceptance movement has stalled, and more. Plus, Ellen, Jess, and Jenn discuss what we can do to help girls and young women navigate beauty culture safely so they feel healthy, respected, and confident as they grow up.Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ellen-atlantaProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/736826Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlinSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: email info@fatmascara.com or text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara.
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