Technology, K-Beauty, and The Future of Beauty with Author Elise Hu

In this provocative interview, NPR host-at-large Elise Hu, author of the new book Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital, talks about the rise of South Korean pop culture and its effect on global beauty standards. She explains how A.I.-generated photo filters can perpetuate discrimination; why “beauty work” now begins in elementary school; and what you can do to find balance in a culture that equates self-improvement with empowerment. Plus, we discuss how to think critically about new cosmetic treatments such as “trap Botox,” advanced dermal fillers, jaw slimming, calf-reduction surgery, and 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).

Elise Hu
Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture From the K-Beauty Capital
The Guardian view on Korean soft power: harder than it looks
Your Own Personal Deepfake: How AIs Put The Glam in Bold Glamour
Tristan Harris - ethicist
South Korean Women 'Escape The Corset' And Reject Their Country's Beauty Ideals
Innisfree Green Tea Sleeping Mask
Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk Spf 50+ Pa+++
Dak Hanmari - Elise’s favorite chicken dish she can only find in Seoul
Constance Wu

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Ep. 490: Makeup Spectacles, Systemic Self-Care & Beauty News with Co-Host Priyanka Mattoo

Writer and filmmaker Priyanka Mattoo, cofounder or the Earios podcasting network, is here to talk beauty. As a former talent agent, Pri shares insight on why so many celebrities—including Beyoncé!—may have started beauty lines. Plus: Demi Moore’s facialist; the eyeglasses that (might?) make applying eye makeup easier; that Tarte influencer trip; things we do for self care; wedding-season etiquette; and Pri’s favorite products, including the eyelash curler she learned about from a celebrity makeup artist.

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:
Priyanka Matoo
Earios
Foxy Browns - Priyanka’s former beauty podcast
Terri Lawton - Priyanka’s facialist

Beauty News:
So, Beyoncé Might Have Teased Her Own Hair-Care Brand 
Tarte Cosmetics CEO announces brand is overhauling influencer program, apologizes
Seeing is believing when it comes to makeup mirrors
Jm 2 Pairs Makeup Reading Glasses Magnifying Flip Down Cosmetic Readers
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Raise A Wand:
Listener Kim: L'occitane Néroli & Orchidée Eau De Toilette
Glossier Lidstar - Fawn
Layrite Original Pomade
Priyanka: Le Labo Musc 25 - her (sadly limited-edition) signature fragrance
Nemat Amber Fragrance Oil
Eltamd Trial Size Uv Shield Broad-Spectrum Spf 45
Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion with Sunflower Extract Spf 50
Surratt Relevée Eyelash Curler

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How Beauty Brands Use Social Media with Digital Marketing Expert Leslie Hall

You know how certain products are suddenly all over your feed, and all your friends are buying them? Leslie Hall, founder of Iced Media, a beauty-focused paid social agency, explains how that happens. She breaks down the ways that brands use (and should be using!) social media to reach customers. This is a must-listen for anyone who works in the beauty industry, but also for consumers who want to understand how social-media marketing works, so they can make informed shopping decisions. Plus, Leslie shares tips on how to find sales and coupon codes online, and tells us about her makeup, skincare, and hair must-haves.

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).

Leslie Hall - CEO of Iced Media
Iced Media
Airmail Look
Why and How to Leverage Nano Influencers for Your Influencer Marketing
ILIA BEAUTY | Super Serum Skin Tint
Moroccanoil dry shampoo ad with Peloton instructor Leanne Hainsby
Paula’s Choice
PAULA'S CHOICE | Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - the product Iced Media helped to take viral
Dieux Skin - example of a direct-to-consumer brand

Some brands Iced Media works with:
Flower by Drew Barrymore
TPH by Taraji Henson
OAM Skin by Ciara
Hairitage by Mindy McKnight

Meta Ad Library - use this to search for Facebook ads that may have discounts!

Leslie’s favorite products:
Lumify Redness Reliever Eye Drops
Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo - Light Tones
Fekkai Apple Cider Detox Scrub
Cannuka Cbd Cleansing Body Bar
Santa Maria Novella Almond Soap

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Ep. 489: Beast Mode Fragrances, Beauty Industry Hypocrisy & The Week’s Beauty News

Social-media sniping, beauty brands (hypocritically?) campaigning against the use of photo filters on social media, and the refreshing IRL camaraderie of the industry—we’re talking about it all on this week’s episode. Then, do you own a “beast mode” fragrance? We call out the scents with serious sillage. Plus: A review of the new Dyson Airstrait; a supplement that actually improves your skin; colorful liquid eyeliners; listener’s favorite summer scents; and the power of a Sam’s Club membership.

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:
Fashion Group International celebrates its Rising Star awards with Patricia Field
Teddy Vonranson

Beauty News:
Dyson Airstrait Straightener
Bold Enough Pledge
May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Beast Mode Fragrance Trend:
Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 fragrance trends of 2023 in new report
Paco Rabanne Elixir
Dior Sauvage Elixir
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau De Parfum
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait De Parfum
Le Labo Santal 33
Robert Piguet Fracas
Tom Ford Black Orchid
Gucci Rush
Mugler Angel
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
Fueguia 1833 Cactus Azul

Science Corner:
Beauty from within: Improvement of skin health and appearance with Lycomato a tomato-derived oral supplement
Swanson, Lyco-O-Mato, Lycopene, Double Strength, 60 Softgels

Raise A Wand:
Listener Claudia: Comme Des Garcons Parfums Play Green
Who Is Elijah Her Fragrance
Jenn: Urban Decay 24/7 Inks Vegan Liquid Eyeliner Pen
Jess: Sam's Club Pasta Salad

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How to Find Your Purpose with Makeup Artist Laura Mercier

Makeup artist Laura Mercier shares the inspiring story of how she changed her birth name, left France, and came to America to restart her life—and all the lessons she learned along the way. We talk about the ’90s in New York City; her work with Steven Meisel and longtime clients like Madonna and Julia Roberts; what gave her the inspiration to start her complexion-focused makeup line (Secret Camouflage! Tinted Moisturizer!); plus, dessert and Buddhism and everything else in between. If you’re at a crossroads in life or feeling stuck or stagnant, this is the interview to listen to! We hope Laura’s story gives you the boost you need to believe in yourself and move forward.

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).

Laura Mercier
Elle US & Marie Claire - earliest publications Laura worked for
Steven Meisel
Madonna
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Spf 30
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer - Oil Free Spf 20
Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good - by Tina Turner
Nars, Charlotte Tilbury, Kevyn Aucoin - makeup artist brands Laura admires
Kevyn Aucoin the Sensual Skin Enhancer
Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache
Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron
Laura Mercier Ambre Vanillé Eau Gourmande
Laura Mercier Néroli Du Sud Eau De Parfum
Laura Mercier Petal Soft Lipstick Crayon - 382 Laura
Julia Roberts
SJP

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Ep. 488: Celebrities Over-Injecting, the Best Hand Creams (with our intern, Georgina!) & The Week’s Beauty News

Please give a big Fat Mascara welcome to our newish intern, Georgina, who tried a bunch of hand creams and is here to tell us about the best ones. Before that, Jess describes the Met-Gala-worthy facial she had with Hadda Akrim (@minimal_by_hadda), and we chat about the news: how one fragrance creator is using A.I.; Courteney Cox’s Dermalogica skincare regimen; Barbie Ferreira’s new gig with Sol de Janeiro; and Tom Ford’s thoughts on celebrities overusing cosmetic injectables. Plus, Jess is delighted by her new ash-colored eyeliner, Jenn is obsessed with all things neroli, and we have new Raise A Wand homework for you: Tell us which scents you’re wearing for summer!

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:
The Met Gala 2023
Stella McCartney Beauty
Minimal by Hadda - facialist Hadda Akrim (shall we call her a facial chiropractor?)
Nichola Joss

Beauty News:
Courteney Cox's Dermalogica Partnership Was Decades in the Making
That’s Rich - Kirbie Johnson’s Air Mail article on what Succession characters’ might have in their medicine cabinets
Barbie Ferreira Evokes an Endless Summer for Sol de Janeiro's Latest Perfume Mist Launch
Sol de Janeiro Passport To Paradise Perfume Set | Online Exclusive
Regime des Fleurs newsletter - sign up at the bottom of the homepage
Regime des fleurs Pollination
Robots Are coming For Your Beauty Collection - Jenn’s Elle article on AI fragrances
Dall-E
Midjourney
Tom Ford Slams Celebrity Cosmetic Procedures: “People Are Injecting Way Too Many Things in Their Face”

Hand Creams:
@pink_and_fancy - Georgina’s Instagram
Tom Ford Lost Cherry Eau De Parfum & Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche Eau De Toilette - Georgina’s favorite fragrances for spring
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Touch Hand Cream
Tatcha Indigo Soothing Hand Cream
Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Balm

Raise A Wand:
The Fam’s Favorite Body Scrubs - links to some of our listeners’ favorite body scrubs
Listener Julie: Maison Louis Marie no.13 Nouvelle Vague Eau De Parfum
Jenn: homecourt.co Hand Wash - Neroli Leaf
Bitter Orange Neroli Toning Mist
Jess: Surratt Smokey Eye Baton - Cendres

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How Hair Color Tells A Story with Paramore’s Hayley Williams and Hair Stylist Brian O’Connor

Paramore’s Hayley Williams and her friend and hair stylist, Brian O’Connor, share how they bonded over the power of hair color—and how external transformation can help you find yourself, find your people, and ultimately feel more comfortable in your own skin. Plus, Hayley opens up about the end of Paramore’s contract with Atlantic Records and what that means for her personally, and Brian and Hayley discuss their Nashville salon, Fruits Hair Lab, and the next phase of their company, Good Dye Young, which just launched in Ulta Beauty.

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).

Hayley Williams
Paramore
Fruits Hair Lab
Good Dye Young - now at Ulta Beauty
GOOD DYE YOUNG | Hair Lightening Kit
Good Dye Young Metalheads Collection
Brian O’Connor
Manic Panic
Talking Heads
Björk

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara - Waterproof
Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara
Aquaphor Touch-Free Healing Ointment
When Harry Met Sally
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Adrianne Lenker
Ogi
Florence Pugh

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Ep. 487: Smartphone Face, Ozempic Hair, and the Week’s Beauty News

Why do some actors look out of place in period films and TV series? Dazed Beauty writer Kleigh Balugo calls it “smartphone face”—that thing where people look too modern to have lived before the 21st century. Is it cosmetic injectables, too-perfect brows, orthodontics, better nutrition, or maybe all the above? And what about people whose faces seem old-timey? What gives them that classic look? Let’s discuss! Then, we’re talking about how weight-loss drugs affect your hair; Oprah’s skincare investment; beauty tourism in Turkey (Türkiye); and health concerns related to hair relaxers. Plus, another body scrub that’s a bargain (aka, a “tight price point”), a multitasking tinted pencil for ages 19 to 99, and a makeup bag that doesn’t get gross.

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:
TikTok Neuromas
‘Smartphone face’: why do some people look more modern than others?

Beauty News:
Some people taking weight loss drugs say they're experiencing hair loss
Oprah Winfrey Is Now An Investor In Dr. Barbara Sturm — And This Is How It Happened
Colorado Woman Travels 6,500 Miles to Save Money on Hair Appointment
Hair Relaxer Use May Affect Ability to Conceive
Use of chemical hair straighteners and fecundability in a North American preconception cohort

Raise A Wand:
Listener CK: Dr Teal's Exfoliate & Renew Eucalyptus & Spearmint Epsom Salt Body Scrub
Jess: 19/99 Tinted Matte Balm
Jenn: Kusshi Preppy Collection Signature Makeup Bag

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Help for Hair Loss with Dr. Doris Day (Replay)

Dermatologist Doris Day, MD, is the hair authority, and she’s here to talk about why hair loss happens and what you can do about it. Stress management, serums, supplements, OTC and Rx drugs, lasers, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments, surgery, and the best wigs—she discusses it all! This beauty podcast features a new introduction, but most of the content was originally featured on an episode that aired in 2019. We'll be back on Wednesday with an all-new episode.

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).

Beyond Beautiful by Dr. Doris Day
Dr. Day's Hair Regrowth KitXeljanz - off-label usage (Dr. Day talks about its relation to hair loss)
Nutrafol Women
Viviscal Hair Growth Supplements for Women
Isdin Lambdapil Hair Density Kit - Dr. Day recommends this for a first line of defense!
Virtue Flourish Women's 5% Minoxidil Foam - only FDA-approved over-the-counter drug for hair loss
Ken Washenik, MD - Chief Medical Director of Bosley Medical Group
Propecia - approved for treatment for male pattern baldness
Hair Club
Helena Collection Wigs - Dr. Day’s recommendation for incredible hair pieces
Atsuko at the Julien Farel Salon in NYC - another recommendation for hair pieces

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Ep. 486: Quiet Luxury, Annual Skin Exams & The Week’s Beauty News

What is quiet luxury in beauty? Succession’s Kendall Roy using Augustinus Bader, obvi. But what else? Let’s discuss! We’re also talking about how to get a free skin-cancer screening (May is Skin Cancer Awareness month); why NOT to use beef-tallow-based soap; rebranding anti-aging; and Gen Z misconceptions about sunscreen. Plus: listeners’ favorite non-messy body scrubs, new ways to use rose water, and a sustainable alternative to cotton rounds.

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:
114 BEST QUESTIONS TO ASK A GIRL TO KNOW HER BETTER IN 2023
Zendaya
Christian Bale

Beauty News:
May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month!
Save Our Skin Day by La Roche-Posay -sign up for a free screening (if there are any spots still available!)
Kilian Paris And Sir John Are Creating Your New Favorite Night-Out Makeup
Kilian Le Rouge Parfum Satin
TikTok is obsessed with using beef tallow for smooth skin — but there are better and cheaper skincare options
Beauty’s “Ageing” Rebrand That Never Was
Searches for ‘Quiet Luxury’ Have Skyrocketed 373% Over the Past Month, New Research Says
Of Course Succession’s Kendall Uses Augustinus Bader
Augustinus Bader The Cream
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte
Kérastase Hair Masks

Raise A Wand:
Listener Monica: Dove Beauty Crushed Macadamia & Rice Milk Exfoliating Body Polish Scrub
Jess: Santa Maria Novella Acqua Di Rose Toner
Jenn: Renée Rouleau Reusable Cleansing Cloths

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