Why Hotels Smell So Good with Caroline Fabrigas

Let’s go behind the scenes of Scent Marketing Inc., a company that creates immersive, ambient fragrances for hotels (1 Hotel, Auberge Resorts, and more), cruise ships, spas—even the Museum of Ice Cream! Company CEO Caroline Fabrigas explains how hotels use their HVAC systems for scent diffusion; which functional fragrances affect your mood; and why woody notes like cedar and sandalwood are timeless. Plus, we talk about her aroma design studio, ScentFluence, where she sells home-fragrance goodies, including diffusers with hotel-scented oils and candles inspired by her favorite yoga poses.

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).

Caroline Fabrigas - CEO of Scent Marketing Inc
Scent Marketing Inc.
ScentFluence - her aroma studio
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
1 Hotel Scent the Original Kindling Scent Diffusible Scent Oil
Auberge Resorts Collecton Signature Scent Diffusible Scent Oil - creates the sense of Napa Valley rushing in through a window
Deep Blue Med Spa Diffusible Scent Oil
Arlo Hotels Candle
Museum of Ice Cream - Caroline created a waffle cone scent for the museum
ScentFluence Child's Pose Candle
ScentFluence Tree Pose Candle
Le Labo
Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil
Clarins Eau Ressourçante
Sephora Collection Rouge Lacquer Long-Lasting Lipstick - 09 Love Wins
Charlotte Tilbury Mascara 
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm
Germaine Monteil Blush
Germaine Monteil - the now defunct line that made the first makeup product Caroline ever bought
Monteil Paris

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Ep. 494: Bears Wearing Perfume, Brow Lamination Regrets & The Week’s Beauty News

Boo Boo the brown bear is obsessed with Taylor Swift’s Incredible Things, and we are obsessed with him. But first, Jess hangs with a brow artist who has some issues with brow lamination, and we talk about golden-hour makeup, underwear made of seaweed, and the surprising reason female dermatological surgeons may not get the same training their male counterparts do. All that, plus carry-on beauty essentials, a divinely scented salt spray, and some new homework…What bronzey things are you using to fake a golden-hour glow? 

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:
Kelley Baker Brows - recently did Jess’s brows
What’s a Low-Maintenance Way to Enhance My Brows? - Jenn’s article on The Cut
KBB Laminade

Beauty News:
It's Official: "Golden-Hour Makeup" Is This Summer's Most Flattering Trend
Elizabeth Seropian - makeup artist Jenn quoted
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream - for the golden hour look
Iconic London Sheer Bronze Liquid Bronzer - another golden-hour pick
Esme - seaweed underwear
Is Makeup With Skin-Care Benefits Actually Legit? - article Jenn wrote about that helps you understand how beauty brands make “creative” claims to sell you things

Science Corner:
Female Dermatology Residents Have Inadequate Access to Well-Fitting Surgical Gloves at Training Centers
Bears and Perfume - the video of Boo Boo loving Taylor Swift Incredible Things
Taylor Swift Incredible Things Eau De Parfum

Raise A Wand:
Listener Rachel: Vivier Ultimage Serum
Jenn: Care.e.on En Route Essentials 5pc Kit
Jess: Sachajuan Ocean Mist

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Sofía Vergara’s Beauty Secrets

When it comes to aging, actress Sofía Vergara says she wants to go down fighting. We talk about that and so much more on today's episode: the beauty secrets Sofía learned while prepping for Carnival, in her hometown of Barranquilla; how her look changed over 11 years on Modern Family; the best makeup with SPF (and her new line, toty.); the reason she’s never over-plucked her eyebrows; exactly what her new house smells like; and the reason her friends call her Dr. Vergara.

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).

Sofía Vergara
Toty Ilumina Cc Cream Spf 50+ - 4N (Sofia’s shade), 2C (Jenn’s shade)
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush - Sofia’s first beauty product
Guerlain Shalimar Eau De Parfum - scent of Sofia’s aunt who got her into beauty
Carnival of Barranquilla - carnival that takes place in Sofia’s hometown
Fuera de Serie - travel show Sofia was on
Toty - Sofia’s beauty line
Sofía Vergara Rethinks Sun Care With Toty Launch
Heliocare 360 Gel-Color Oil-Free Spf 50 Beige
Toty Solaria Infusion
Minetan Natural Glow Self Tan Foam
Sofia Vergara Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Oz.
Soho Home Candles & Diffusers
Toty Ilumina Cc Creamy Compact Spf 50+ & Toty Ilumina Cc Cream Spf 50+ - Sofia mixes the two when filming and before going out at night
Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner
Dr. Nigma Talib Serum No. 1

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Ep. 493: Pretty Privilege, 2,000-year-old Perfume & The Week’s Beauty News

Good looks pay off: On average, attractive CEOs make $1 million more than their average-looking counterparts, according to new research and a compelling article in the Wall Street Journal. Let’s discuss! Then, Jess puts her art history degree to work, uncovering (information on) a 2,000-year-old perfume that was buried in a Roman mausoleum in Spain. Plus: behind the scenes at the Fragrance Foundation Awards; an evening with Tia Mowry; Charlotte Tilbury’s A.I.-powered app and Bella Hadid campaign; Jess’s cat, Furrina, gets a glow up; and we Raise Wands to a ultra-hydrating tinted lip balm, shimmery eye gel-cream-powder-gems, and summer serums. 

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:
Aaron’s Hair
Inside the 2023 Fragrance Foundation Awards
THE 2023 FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION AWARDS
Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum - women’s prestige fragrance of the year
Tatiana Restaurant
4U by Tia Mowry
Fekkai Apple Cider Detox Shampoo
4U by Tia Clarifying Shampoo with Apple Cider Vinegar and Hemi15

Beauty News:
Charlotte Tilbury Combines AI and Artistry for New App Launch
Bella Hadid revealed as Charlotte Tilbury’s new beauty muse

Science Corner:
Sealed 2,000-year-old vial of Roman perfume opened by researchers
The Moral Hazards of Being Beautiful - from the Wall Street Journal

Raise A Wand:
Listener Allison: Rèphr Rebalancing Essence 1.0
Jenn: Sculpted by Aimee Hydralip
Jess: Decorté Eye Glow Gem

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The Hair & Mental Health Connection with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka

Psychologist, hair stylist, hair historian, and clinical therapist Afiya Mbilishaka, PhD, is here to talk about why hair (and caring for it) can be an entry point to mental-health services. She explains why hair is sacred in many cultures around the world, especially in some of the African cultures she’s studied. Plus: why hair loss can be so devastating; the importance of hair stylists in Black communities; how to have a better relationship with your stylist—and what’s really going on when someone gets breakup bangs. She also tells us about plans to expand her work thanks to a grant from Maui Moisture.

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).

Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka
Psychohairapy
Taking back the CROWN
These Doctors Just Received A $200K Grant To Study Crown Hair Loss In Black Women
N Natural Hair Studio - where Dr. Afiya formerly offered hair services
MAUI MOISTURE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PSYCHOHAIRAPY, AN ORGANIZATION USING HAIR AS THE ENTRY POINT INTO MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Kamilah - the stylist who did Dr. Afiya’s 40th birthday hair look
Maui Moisture Frizz Free + Shea Butter Leave-in Conditioning Mist
Alikay Naturals Lemongrass Leave-in Conditioner
Aunt Jackie's Flaxseed Gel
The Lip Bar Matte Liquid Lipstick - Rich Auntie
Aura Cacia Lavender Essential Oil
Now Foods Ylang Ylang Oil
Aura Cacia Peppermint Essential Oil
Africa's Best Super Gro Hair & Scalp Conditioner
Jhené Aiko

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Ep. 492: Laser Facials Gone Wrong, How to Recycle Beauty Products & The Week’s Beauty News

After one company’s silicone wrinkle patches went viral, they calculated that the sales bump put five extra tons of trash into landfills. So, the company started a wrinkle-patch recycling program. Will it make a difference? We discuss—and share some of our favorite programs for recycling beauty and fashion trash. Plus, there’s an uptick in skin damage from bad laser facials, and dermatologists are looking for new ways to treat side effects like hypopigmentation. Also in this episode: Jess’s trick for the perfect lip color; an Allergan Aesthetics grant program for women entrepreneurs; more thoughts on Jeremy Fragrance; our latest candle obsession; a discount code for Jenn’s favorite makeup-removing balm; and new Raise A Wand homework! Tell us about your favorite *cosmetically elegant* hydrating serums that don’t feel sticky or tacky.

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:
Violette_fr Bisou Balm - Sucette
Hermès Rouge Hermès Satin Lipstick
Jeremy Fragrance

Beauty News:
After TikTok Virality Led Wrinkles Schminkles To Sell Millions Worth Of Patches, The Brand Is Reckoning With The Waste It Caused
TerraCycle
Nordstrom BEAUTYCYCLE - drop off your beauty empties to get recycled
Retold Recycling - clothes recycling program
BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) Partners with IFundWomen to Help Close the Confidence Gap for Women Entrepreneurs
Opening of the Perfumer’s Garden on May 30th, 2023

Science Corner:
Increased rates of laser-induced scarring call for dermatologists’ expertise

Raise A Wand:
Listener Megan: Atelier Cologne Clementine California Cologne Absolue Spray
Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime Cologne Absolue Spray
Jess: Apotheke White Vetiver Signature Candle
Jenn: Heimish All Clean Balm - use our code MASCARA for 22% off your order at iHerb.com

Summer Serums:
Stella McCartney Alter-Care Serum
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum

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Wedding Makeup & More with Makeup Artist Nicky Posley

Whether you’re attending a big event or you’re about to be a bride, the pressure is on to look amazing. And not just amazing, but timeless! Relaxed! Polished in photos! And not like your face ate the blush before you stepped out the door! Makeup artist and beauty educator Nicky Posley is here to help. Not only has he worked with hundreds of brides (as well as celebrities like Serena Williams, Sloane Stephens, and Chrissy Teigen), he’s willing to share the tricks and products he uses to make clients look like themselves but better for big events. Plus, we chat about how to find a wedding makeup artist, bridal-makeup trials, reference photos, the best tools and touch-up products, 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 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).

Nicky Posley
All the Details Behind Sofia Richie’s Simple and Timeless Bridal Beauty Look
MAC Cosmetics - Nicky’s first professional makeup artistry experience
Nicky Posley Education - prerecorded online makeup workshops

Wedding Makeup Recommendations:
Danessa Myricks Set It Forever Mist - matte setting spray
Alcone Stop the Sweat - aka, the “no sweat” product Nicky mentioned
Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder - for oil absorption
Mally Face Defender with Sponge - reduces shine
Coloured Raine Cream Blush - great cream blush
Danessa Myricks Colorfix 24-Hour Cream Color - another blush that lasts!
L'oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
Anastasia Beverly Hills Strong Hold Clear Brow Gel
Alcone Professional Makeup Sponges
Shu uemura makeup brushes
Hakuhodo makeup brushes
Cozzette makeup brushes
Smith cosmetics makeup brushes
MAC makeup brushes

Nicky’s Personal Favorites:
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Liquid Concealer
Fashion Fair Iconic Pressed Setting Powder
Kevyn Aucoin the Precision Liquid Liner
Fenty Beauty Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder
Tatcha the Dewy Skin Cream
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré

Sloane Stephens - Nicky did her makeup for the Met Gala
Janet Jackson
Viola Davis
Jlo
Tia Mowry
Tamera Mowry
Haagen Dazs Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream - Nicky’s favorite snack
Alcone Studio Candle, Yuzu & Sea Salt - lighting a candle is part of Nicky’s nighttime routine

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Ep. 491: Summer Concerts and Scents, Jeremy Fragrance & The Week’s Beauty News

We’re trying to love marine and aquatic perfumes, sharing our summer-concert experiences, and going deep on YouTube creator Jeremy Fragrance, the intriguing (“unhinged,” per GQ) fragrance influencer. Plus, why did Marc Jacobs Beauty quiet quit retail sales? And lots more to discuss: everyone’s best friend Florence Pugh and her new beauty contract; the Ulta-ification of Space NK; and mystical products, including a gemstone-infused bath soak and a Good Omens candle.

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:
Hayley Williams Kicks Out Rowdy Paramore Fans at New York Show
New Hope Winery
Caroline Polachek

Beauty News:
Missing the Marc - Brennan Kilbane’s article what happened to Marc Jacobs Beauty
Kendo Brands
Marc Jacobs Beauty Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara - a Marc Jacobs beauty item Jess loved
FLORENCE PUGH NAMED AS VALENTINO BEAUTY'S NEWEST FACE
Space NK Bets on Experiential Stores, Viral Brands for Growth
An Encounter With Jeremy Fragrance, the Unhinged Future of Influencers - Ryan Broderick’s GQ article

Marine Fragrances (from the Fam):
Inis the Energy of the Sea Cologne Spray
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Eau De Toilette
Kierin Pier NY
Firenze 1221 Edition Angeli Di Firenze Eau De Cologne
Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss Perfume
Maison Margiela Replica Sailing Day Eau De Toilette
Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk Eau De Toilette

Raise A Wand:
Listener Hannah: Estée Lauder Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle Eau De Parfum
Jess: Natureofthings Restorative Floral Bath
Jenn: St. Rose Good Omens Candle

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What Real Inclusivity Looks Like With Beauty Executive Sharon Chuter (Replay)

Sharon Chuter is stepping away from Uoma Beauty, the brand she founded, but she leaves behind an amazing legacy. In this interview, she tells us about the rebellious path she took from teenage beauty entrepreneur in Nigeria to head of her own company, and opens up about the difficulties she’s faced as a Black woman in the corporate world and why she wanted to do things differently once she was in charge. Plus, Sharon shares her take on the beauty industry’s efforts to become more diverse and inclusive, as well as some of the makeup and skincare she can’t live without. This podcast has a new intro but the interview originally aired in August 2021. We'll be back next week with all new episodes!

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).

Sharon Chuter Leaves Uoma Beauty C-suite, Board
UOMA BEAUTY'S "WE SEE YOU" CAMPAIGN SPEAKS TO THE RADICAL ACT OF BEING UNAPOLOGETICALLY INCLUSIVE
Sharon Chuter
Uoma Beauty - Sharon’s beauty line
Uoma by Sharon C at Walmart
Uoma Beauty Say What?! Weightless Soft Matte Hydrating Foundation
Indra Nooyi - a leader Sharon looks up to
Pull Up for Change 
Make It Black Campaign
Trendmood
Sir John
Rachel Lee Wright - hair stylist for Walmart beauty runway show
Uoma Beauty Coming 2 America collection
Uoma Beauty Go Awf! 2 in 1 Water-Activated Cleansing Wipes
Dr Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask
Uoma Beauty Supa’ Natural Glow Serum
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara - first beauty product Sharon fell in love with
Coco Jamboo by Mr. President
Maya Angelou

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An L.A. Story with Hairstylist Mara Roszak (Replay)

Hairstylist Mara Roszak booked her first celebrity client when she was just 17 (her mom had to drive her to the job!), and she’s been working steadily ever since, with clients like Emma Stone, Zoe Saldana, Natalie Portman, and Cara Delevingne. In this interview, she shares how she got her start, anecdotes from the set, the story behind her line, Rōz, and the products she stocks in her kit—and at her salon, Mare. This interview originally aired in November 2021, but we'll be back next week with all new episodes.

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).

Mara Roszak, hairstylist
Mare Salon - Mara’s hair salon
Roz - Mara’s hair line
Roz Hair Santa Lucia Styling Oil
Sarah Michelle Gellar - Mara’s first client at 17
Zoe Saldana, Emma Stone - some of Mara’s long-time clients
Emma Stone Stars as a Suburban Dog Lady, Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos - a memorable shoot Mara worked on
Aquis Flip Hair-Drying Tool
Inphenom, Virtue, Davines - hair lines stocked at Mare Salon
Phyto Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
Leonor Greyl Éclat Naturel Styling Cream
Leonor Greyl Paris Voluforme Styling Spray
Bed Head Queen for a Day Thickening Spray
Sheila Stotts hair brushes
Ibiza hair brushes
“Lemon” Local Natives

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