EPISODE 20: ALL THE HAIR FEELS

Hairstylist Jon Reyman 

Hairstylist Jon Reyman 

We're back! Did you miss us while we were away? We missed you! In the two weeks since our last hang, there's been a lot of beauty news. So, in this episode, we catch you up on the highlights, including the launch of L'Oréal's Beaumoji keyboard (download it here); the news that Barnes & Noble is getting into the beauty business with retail concept The Glossary; and a recap and chat about Beautycon L.A.. We also discuss a NPD report detailing just how popular skincare devices are, and share some of our favorite gadgets (see below). Plus, the interview this week is with hairstylist Jon Reyman, co-founder of Spoke & Weal salons. If you like what he has to say—or if you don't!—feel free to comment on his Instagram. Here's a list of the products and brands we mentioned in this episode: Illuminate Cosmetics by Ashley Tisdale; Lime Crime Superfoil Shadows; Sofia Vergara's new perfume, Tempting for Women; Clarisonic; Ziip; Ziip Golden Conductive Gel; Iluminage Touch Permanent Hair Reduction System; Aveda Beautifying Composition Oil; Aveda Chakra Sprays; Weleda Deodorant; #RAISEAWAND to... RMS Beauty Eye Polish in Myth and Benefit Ready, Set, Brow 😍

 

 

EPISODE 19: SUCKING AND FILLING

Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank: The coolest dermatologist in NYC?

Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank: The coolest dermatologist in NYC?

We've had a few listeners ask us for our advice on how to deal with cellulite, so we decided to bring in a pro—well the pro—to discuss. Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank is a dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon and the self-proclaimed "fat expert" of NYC. In this episode, he schools us on fat transfer, Cellfina, CoolSculpting, Sculpsure, Fraxel, Ultherapy, microneedling, and Infini. We also discuss our recent travels: Jenn went to Germany to learn about Weleda, and Jess was in L.A., where she got a facial from Sonya Dakar (we are big fans of her Organic Omega Booster oil). After that, we bring things down...way, way down...to a tingly, relaxed place with a discussion of how makeup tutorials—especially those from Lancôme's creative director, makeup artist Lisa Eldridge—can trigger ASMR, an autonomous sensory meridian response. We also take a look at some of the tingle-inducing videos on the iPleasing Instagram feed. Finally, we weigh in on the recent New York Times article "Mom Hair: It Exists. Now What to Do About It." (And if you doubt this hairstyle's existence, please see this SNL sketch.) Our #raiseawand picks this week: Clinique Cream Shaper for Eyes in Chocolate Lustre and It Cosmetics Your Skin Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ … Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream + Anti-Aging Hydrating Serum (yes, it's the longest name ever, but it's 💣).

EPISODE 18: THE WORD NO WOMAN LIKES TO HEAR

Autumn Whitefield-Madrano, author of our new favorite book

Autumn Whitefield-Madrano, author of our new favorite book

We hit lots of hot topics in this week's episode. First up: Halle Berry's undercut tattoo look—and our thoughts on the potential grow-out. If that particular haistyle isn't for you, perhaps you'd be more into a "slick-back," the scraped-back, wet-haired look that all the cool girls have been wearing on the red carpet lately. (Please tweet us some suggested names for this style because we really don't know what to call it.) We also talked about problems with the fast-beauty makeup model, like the subpar Becca X Jaclyn Hill palette and the broken Jeffree Star Skin Frost highlighters. Finally, our producer/test bunny Vicky filled us in on how it's going with her Plume natural lash enhancer. Best of all, we have Autumn Whitefield-Madrano, author of the newly released Face Value: The Hidden Ways Beauty Shapes Women's Lives, on the podcast to talk about about why her book is the next The Beauty Myth (our words, not hers—she's not braggy like that). And in case you weren't taking notes (What, you weren't taking notes?!?), here are the products and places we mentioned during the episode:

Dove Style + Care Nourishing Amplifier Mousse
Black Diamond Lash Sealant
Lash Loft in New York City
Lash Forever in New York City
Benefit They're Real Push-Up Liner in Beyond Purple
Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation
The Kokko foundation-matching app
Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer
Klorane Dry Shampoo
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil
#raiseawand: Aesop Reverence Hand Wash
#raiseawand: Simple Human Wide View Automatic Sensor Mirror

 

 

EPISODE 17: BEAUTY OTAKU

Troysama, Makeup Otaku (Listen to the episode and you'll get it) 

Troysama, Makeup Otaku (Listen to the episode and you'll get it) 

Wow! Guys! FIRST: Thank you so much for sending our little pod straight to No. 1 on the iTunes Fashion & Beauty charts. We are humbled. And psyched. If we could give you all beauty goodie bags, we would.

Onto the show... 

This week, we have makeup genius Troy Surratt on the show. He got his break as the late, great Kevyn Aucoin's assistant, and is now a star in his own right: He works with celebs like Adele and Uma Thurman, and has created the incredible Japanese-inspired line, Surratt Beauty.

Before that, we discuss Jess's visit to the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Boudoir— and the Racked article that's getting Jess into a tizzy. Plus, Jenn basically performed surgery on her cherry angiomas—and didn't end up in the ER.

Finally, we raise a wand to Shea Terra Organics Egyptian Carrot Seed Oil and...well, baths. 

Other products mentioned during the show:

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pillowtalk

Charlotte Tilbury Brow Lift in Brooke S. 

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish

Charlotte Tilbury The Retoucher Pen 

Surratt Beauty Auto-Graphique Eyeliner in Chat Noir

Surratt Beauty Artistique Blush

 

EPISODE 16: LITERALLY A HOT MESS

Writer Virginia Sole-Smith is smiling because she's no longer in cosmetology school.

Writer Virginia Sole-Smith is smiling because she's no longer in cosmetology school.

This week we welcome writer Virginia Sole-Smith to the Fat Mascara studio so she can tell us about her behind-the-scenes experiences in the beauty and health industry—including what it's like to be all up in a stranger's business giving her a Brazilian wax. (Hint: She's thinking about how much her back hurts, not your vulva.) 

We also discuss the Jidue Eye Massager, the new lip filler Juvederm Volbella XC, and what to do about gray hair. The products mentioned include Clairol Natural Instincts semi-permanent hair color and Color Wow Root Cover Up.

Finally, we raise a freakin' want to Waxelene, a non-synthetic petroleum jelly alternative, and YSL Mascara Vinyl Couture in 3 Green.