Ep. 481: Magnesium Baths, Microcurrent Devices & The Week’s Beauty News

Jess rediscovers the power of Epsom salt baths and her NuFace device, and then tells us about her run-in with legendary actress Isabella Rossellini. Plus: The hair brand that’s giving free haircuts to young adults experiencing homelessness; a new beauty (writing) destination we’re loving; the grant that will help make dermatology more inclusive; and we Raise a Wand to a mascara combo, a rinse-free hand cleanser, and the $13 liquid eyeliner that’s almost perfect.

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 TikTok 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).

Intro:
Paul Labrecque Salon & Skincare Spa
Biologique Recherche Huile Sous-Ombilicale
Biologique Recherche Huile Jambes Lourdes
Dr Teal's Soothe & Sleep with Lavender Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution
Isabella Rossellini

Beauty News:
Graydon Carter and Linda Wells Launch Air Mail Beauty Title
Mouthing Off - Danielle Pergament’s article
Nuface Optimizing Mist
Nuface Trinity Facial Toning Device
Nuface’s 5 minute facial lift video
Dwayne Lankford
This New Hair-Care Brand Is Offering Free Haircut Services for Unhoused Youths
StandUp for Kids
L’Oréal puts $100k towards dermatology research for skins of colour

Raise A Wand:
Listener Heather: Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara
Too Faced Better than Sex Mascara
Jess: 70% Alcohol Hand Cleanser (Pack of 4)
Jenn: Honest Beauty Liquid Eyeliner

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Create Your Own Beauty Standards with Sonia Valencia

Content creator, makeup artist, and self-proclaimed “mature lady,” Sonia Valencia is here to offer some real talk (okay, beech?) about makeup and skincare. She tells us how she set her own beauty standard by embracing her gray hair and ignoring the haters and shares how she went from working in a cannabis-processing center to creating content and collaborating with beauty experts like Mario Dedivanovic in just two years. Plus: over-40 makeup tips, creamy concealers, blush placement, double cleansing, hydration, and how to wake up your face when you’re looking “busted and crusted.”

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 TikTok 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).

Sonia Valencia’s concealer hack
Mario Dedivanovic

Skincare:
Vaseline Original Pure Petroleum Jelly
Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C Lactic 15% Firm & Bright Serum
Shani Darden Cleansing Serum
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream
Tatcha the Water Cream
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
Dermalogica Precleanse

Makeup:
Kvd Vegan Beauty Good Apple Full-Coverage Transfer-Proof Vegan Serum Foundation
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24h Long Lasting Foundation
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Serum Foundation
Makeup by Mario Surrealskin Liquid Foundation
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation with Fermented Arnica
Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation
Kulfi Beauty Main Match Crease-Proof Long-Wear Hydrating Concealer
Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Camouflage Concealer

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Ep. 480: Fragrance Dupes, Bold Glamour & The Week’s Beauty News

Photo filters can give you the face lift you never asked for—is there anything wrong with that? We talk about why the Bold Glamour effect on TikTok is hitting a nerve. Then, is it okay to buy fragrance dupes and knock-offs? We share some popular ones and what they mean for the fragrance industry. Plus, Jenn read the book Skin Sobering and explains why she’s not buying its “you don’t need skincare” thesis, and we talk about the new brand Perfumehead; Ulta Beauty’s sustainability play; 3D bio-printed skin from Chanel; an overhyped candle that’s worth the hype; Jess’s new favorite concealer; and the $5 lip gloss you’ll want in every color.

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 TikTok 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).

Intro:
Our Private Facebook Group
Perfumehead
Perfumehead Alone Together Extrait De Parfum

Beauty News:
Why Everyone Is Obsessed With the ‘Bold Glamour’ Filter - Business of Fashion article by Rachel Strugatz
Skin Sobering: 99% of Products Age and Harm Your Skin
Inside the Complex World of Fragrance Dupes - Allure article by Emily Jensen
Dossier Woody Sandalwood
Le Labo Santal 33 Eau De Parfum
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau De Parfum
Zara Gardenia 30 Ml
The Sustainability Consortium Welcomes Ulta Beauty in Efforts to Develop Climate Goals, Deepen Impact
Chanel and LabSkin create 3D bioprinted skin with pigmentation spots

Raise A Wand:
Listener Rosana: Nyx Professional Makeup Butter Gloss - Strawberry Cheesecake
Nyx Professional Makeup Butter Gloss - Summer Fruit
Jess: Monika Blunder Blunder Cover
Also mentioned: Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer, Glossier Stretch Concealer
Jenn: D.S. & Durga Pasta Water Candle

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How to Get “Glowstopping” Skin with Lord Gavin

Celebrity facial masseur Gavin McLeod-Valentine leads us through the face-massage technique he uses to prep clients like Cate Blanchett, Zoe Saldana, Maya Rudolph, and Lourdes Leon for the red carpet. He shares the movie-ready story of his life and how he went from actor to publicist to unexpectedly giving Halle Berry an oxygen facial and finding his calling. We also talk about Madonna’s face, buccal-fat removal, cryo-sticks, LED lights, PRP, meditation, and how Augustinus Bader products helped him during his cancer treatment (one of the reasons he works with the brand). Plus: why you can’t play Phoebe Bridgers music when you’re massaging Phoebe Bridgers.

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 TikTok 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).

Gavin McLeod Valentine
Castillo Bataille - Halle’s hairstylist
Joanna Czech
Shani Darden
Joanna Vargas
Iván Pol

Products Gavin enjoys:
Opatra London facial devices
Angela Caglia Skincare Gold Cryo Facial Set
Georgia Louise Cryo Freeze Tools
Augustinus Bader the Rich Cream
Augustinus Bader the Cream
Augustinus Bader the Body Cream
Augustinus Bader the Cream Cleansing Gel
Augustinus Bader the Essence Exfoliating Toner
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Spf 40
Mecca Cosmeticato Save Face Spf50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula
Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Dew Complexion Drops
Kinetic Skin Toning Device
Higherdose Red Light Led Face Mask
Omnilux Contour Face Led Mask
Dr. Dennis Gross Drx Spectralite Faceware Pro
Higherdose Infrared Pemf Mat
Armani Acqua Di Giò Pour Homme

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Ep. 479: Positive Beauty, Sober Skin & The Week’s Beauty News

Jess has a Fraxel update and makes a case for Positive Beauty while Jenn has “the talk” (about search engines) with her stepson. Plus: the skin-sobering movement is coming; Gucci knows how to cast a fragrance campaign (and throw a dinner party, probably); an encyclopedic app to shop for perfume by your mood; and Madonna’s new face. We’ll also share the best eyeliner for hooded eyelids; how to wake up your face with a dry-yet-creamy, cool-warm-toned blush; and a sandalwood body oil that will make any perfume you own more sensual.

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 TikTok 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).

Intro:
Fraxel
Clear & Brilliant

Beauty News:
A$AP Rocky, Julia Garner, Elliot Page to Front Gucci Guilty Fragrances’ New Campaign
Tmall Joins Forces with Puig to Launch Scent Visualizer in China
Vintner’s Daughter Vida Stories
Vintner's Daughter Active Renewal Cleanser
Skin Sobering: 99% of Products Age and Harm Your Skin
Madonna Shows Off 'Cute' Face After Grammys Backlash: 'Swelling Went Down'

Raise A Wand:
Leah: Flowfushi UZU Eye Opening Liner
Katie Jane Hughes’s Tutorial for Applying Eyeliner on Hooded Eyes
Jess: Violette_fr Bisou Blush in Inès
Jenn: Uma Santal Silk Body Oil

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Bringing Good Vibes to the Nail Industry with Mazz Hanna

Nail stylist Mazz Hanna wants to improve career opportunities for women working in the nail industry—from the manicurists at your local nail salon to the celebrity nail stylists that her agency, Nailing Hollywood, represents. She talks about that, plus: what it takes to make a mid-life career pivot; why she invented the Crystal Healing Manicure; how to get a better gel manicure; the CBD spray celebrities use before red-carpet events; and her favorite beauty products—including the nail-lacquer system that’s her secret to a no-chip manicure.

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 TikTok 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).

Mazz Hanna Magic Mist: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1121360
Orly Easy-Off Gel Basecoat: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1121416
Dazzle Dry Mini Kit: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1121328
Marvis Classic Strong Mint Toothpaste: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1120613
Compagnie De Provence Liquid Marseille Soap: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1121340
Ceremonia Mini Aceite De Moska Bestsellers Hair Set: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1120608
Ranavat Botanics Mighty Majesty Fortifying Hair Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1120617
fig.1 Even Tone Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1121347
Bioseaweed Gel Polish: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1121294
Grace Crystal Deodorant: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1121353
Dr. Hauschka Revitalizing Leg & Arm Tonic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1121356
Naturopathica Gotu Kola Intense Repair Balm: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1121363
Naturopathica Manuka Honey Hydrating Gel Mask: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1121364
Naturopathica Carrot Seed Soothing Facial Oil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1121367
Aether Beauty Rose Quartz Crystal Gemstone Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1121375
Kin Spritz: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1121400

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Ep. 478: De-Influencing, Olaplex Issues, and The Week’s Beauty News

The #deinfluencing trend is a way for your favorite beauty gurus to reassert their authority—at least according to researchers at Cardiff University. We’ll explain and share our thoughts on the beauty world’s latest viral conversation. Plus: plaintiffs in a new lawsuit allege that Olaplex causes hair loss; hairstylist Jen Atkin has a new line of hair tools and accessories; Astier de Villatte created historically accurate perfumes with the help of an anthropologist; and Jenn is unsettled by cosmetic dermatology in the metaverse and Microsoft’s eerie Bing AI chatbot. Then, let’s Raise a Wand to Pedestrian Project’s ($12!) foot cream, a Creamsicle-flavored lip balm, and a luxurious, oil-infused body-care line from British Columbia.

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 TikTok 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).

Intro:
De-influencing: how online beauty gurus get followers to trust them by posting negative reviews

Beauty News:
Women claim in a lawsuit they lost hair after using Olaplex
Jen Atkin Releases Hot Tools as Part of New Brand
Mane by Mane Addicts Triple Ripple Jumbo Hair Waver
Mane by Mae Addicts Zig Zag Headband
Girl Talk game
Astier de Villatte revives the perfumes of ancient Egypt and Rome
Astier De Villatte Artaban, Le Die Bleu, and Les Nuits
Cosmetic dermatology: Metaverse a ‘highly effective environment'
Why a Conversation With Bing’s Chatbot Left Me Deeply Unsettled - NY Times

Raise A Wand:
Listener Micole (Jenn’s sister-in-law!):
Pedestrian Project Walker's Cream
Pedestrian Project Cracked Heel Repair
Jenn: Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment
Jess: Sangre De Fruta Garden of Earthly Delights Botanical Hand Wash
Sangre De Fruta Head of Roses Botanical Shampoo

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Why Perfume is Art with Alia Raza

Artist and perfume designer Alia Raza, founder of Régime de Fleurs, explains how she went from “broke artist” to “not-broke artistic perfume creator,” in an evolution that continues today. She talks about collaborating with people that inspire her, including actress Chloë Sevigny and perfumer Dominique Ropion; gets nostalgic about the best-scented beauty products of her youth; and surprises us with the real story behind The Gap’s influential ’90s line of perfumes.

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 TikTok 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).

Alia Raza
Régime de Fleurs
Régime Des Fleurs X Chloe Sevigny Little Flower Eau De Parfum
Régime De Fleurs Jade Vines
Mugler Angel Eau De Parfum
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 Eau De Toilette
Givenchy Amarige Eau De Toilette
Robert Piguet Fracas Eau De Parfum
Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser: 
Noxzema Classic Clean Moisturizing Cleansing Cream
Finesse Restore + Strengthen Moisturizing Shampoo
Revlon Flex Normal to Dry Body Building Protein Shampoo 

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Ep. 477: What “Clean” Means, Laser Facials & The Week’s Beauty News

Jess & Jenn compare their experiences with laser facial treatments (Fraxel, IPL, Nd:Yag, etc). Then: What does “clean” beauty mean? A Sephora lawsuit could change the way brands and retailers talk about natural vs. synthetic ingredients and “no-no” lists. Plus: a Singapore-based hair-removal salon compares women to orangutans; there’s a perfume that smells like WD-40; scientists measure smile attractiveness after orthodontic treatment; and we raise wands to a juicy lipstick, a “Top 10” eye cream, and a new(ish) tubing mascara.

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 TikTok 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).

Intro:
Fraxel
Lumecca (IPL) 
ND:Yag Laser Treatment

Beauty News:
Sephora Angling for Dismissal in False Ad Lawsuit Over “Clean” Products
Saie Mascara
Now You Can Finally Smell Like WD-40
MSCHF
‘What’s wrong with being hairy?’: beauty salon ad in China comparing women with body hair to orangutans enrages social media
The effect of orthodontic treatment on smile attractiveness: a systematic review

Raise A Wand:
Listener Claire: Beauty Pie Futurelipstick in Baby Berry
Jess: Dieux Auracle Reviving Eye Gel
Jenn: Caliray Come Hell or High Water Volumizing Tubing Mascara

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How to Get Your Best Hair Color, with Colorist Genna Still

This is a masterclass in getting the hair color you want and keeping it that way! Spoke & Weal color specialist Genna Still will explain why tweaking the tone and saturation of your hair color affects the way you look; how to tell the difference between new hair growth and broken hairs; why hair can look brassy and what to do about it; how to make DIY root concealer; why most colorists don’t like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) but have no issues with silicones; how to find a color-safe shampoo that’s also volumizing; what to do if your brows or pubic hair (yes, really) are going gray; and so much more.

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 TikTok 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).

Genna Still
Spoke & Weal
Aveda
Color Wow Root Cover up
Matrix Biolage Colorbalm Color Depositing Conditioner  
Davines Alchemic Copper Conditioner
Christophe Robin Cleansing Volumizing Paste with Rose Extracts
Harklinikken Stabilizing Shampoo
Just for Men Mustache & Beard - the Best Dye for Eyebrows!
Overtone Haircare Semi-Permanent Color Depositing Conditioner
Saie Slip Cover Tinted Moisturizer
Kat Burki Super Peptide Firming Crème
Caliray Come Hell or High Water Volumizing Tubing Mascara: 

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