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.
Below you’ll find a list of some of the people, topics, and products mentioned in this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi), reach out to us on Instagram or via email (info@fatmascara.com). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).
Val Monroe
Ask Val - her column at O, The Oprah Magazine
How Not to F*ck Up Your Face - Val’s newsletter on Substack
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Moisturizer
“Gone Girl” by Val Monroe
Laura Geller will exclusively use models over 40
“I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman” by Norah Ephron
Lumify Redness Reliever Eye Drops
Upneeq
Latisse
Mirror Meditation- the TEDTalk by Dr. Tara Well of Barnard
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+
Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil Ultra-Fine Shape & Define
Revlon Volume and Length Magnified Mascara
Nivea Vanilla Buttercream Lip Balm Sticks
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm
Hermès Le Jardin de Monsieur Li
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Fragrance
Sun-In Hair Lightener Spray
Symphony No. 1 by Mahler
The Beatles