Ep. 524: Cosmetic Injectables, David Beckham’s Nipples & The Week’s Beauty News

March 20, 2024 Fat Mascara

Guest co-host Garrett Munce, author of Self-Care for Men, gives Jenn his honest opinion on her Botox and filler, and then there’s much more to cover: why men want David Beckham’s nipples; the popularity of facelifts; how people would rather look healthy than be healthy; the success of Black-founded beauty brands; which beauty companies do the best merch; and a candle that smells like dirt after the rain. Plus, a cursory acknowledgement of Bella Hadid’s Ôrebella line and Kylie Jenner’s new perfume.

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Intro
Is there a discontinued product you want us to find a replacement for? Email us the name of it (info@fatmascara.com) or call us and leave a voicemail (646-481-8182). Erica Metzger, founder of industry newsletter The Beauty Loop, is going to help us track down a replacement suggestion for you! She’ll share her finds on a future episode.

Garrett Munce
Esquire Men’s Health Editor
Self Care for Men - by Garrett Munch
Dendy Engleman - Garrett’s dermatologist
Juvéderm Volux XC - filer that’s great for men’s jawlines
Melissa K. Levin - Jenn’s (new) dermatologist

News
Celine launches makeup line
Acne Studios first perfume
Orebella - line by Bella Hadid
Cosmic - perfume by Kylie Jenner
“Men are paying up to $250K for facelifts” - NY Post
“‘I’d rather die hot than live ugly’: Tanning mania returns” - Washington Post
Jessica DeFino - quoted in tanning article
Business Desk:
Black-founded beauty brands grew at nearly twice the rate of the prestige beauty market +
“Why Merch Madness Is Taking Over Beauty” - WWD article
Rhode phone case
Ami Cole bucket hat

Raise A Wand
Last week’s homework (beauty that looks like vintage trinkets):
Jenn: Zeesa Cosmetics
Garrett: Penhaligons

Garrett’s Raise A Wand picks:
Flamingo Estate Petrichor Candle
The Ware Co. Sonny SPF 40 Face Serum
Veep

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Smell & Tell with Perfume Room's Emma Vernon

March 15, 2024 Fat Mascara

In honor of Fragrance Day, we joined up with Emma Vernon, host of the podcast Perfume Room, to talk about fragrance trends, the language we use to discuss perfume—and the scent of everything from orris and carnations to egg creams and dust bunnies. Listen in as we work our way through a “smell & tell” session, featuring some of Emma’s favorite scents of the season.

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Emma Vernon - Instagram
Emma Vernon - TikTok
Perfume Room - Instagram
Perfume Room - the podcast
Perfume Room Live - get tickets to the event (there’s also a livestream version if you’re not in New York City)
DS & Durga Black Magenta Eau de Parfum
Obvious Parfum un Pistache
Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato
Vilhelm Parfumerie Face of Francis
Chris Collins Lust Oud Delice
Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Perfume
Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir
Snif Vanilla Vice Eau de Toilette
DS & Durga Deep Dark Vanilla
Mature Premiere Vanilla Powder
Hanae Mori Butterfly Eau dde Parfum
Fueguia Halo Lunar
Geurlain Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Parfum
Maison D’Etto Noisette Eau due Parfum
Le Labo Lavande 31
Burberry Brit Rhythm Floral Eau de toilette
Hiram Green Philtre

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Ep. 523: Ugly Standards, Influencer Trips & The Week’s Beauty News

March 13, 2024 Fat Mascara

Guest co-host Anita Bhagwandas, author of Ugly: Giving Us Back our Beauty Standards and the Substack newsletter The Powder Room, joins Jenn to talk about pretty privilege, whether influencer trips are still a smart marketing tactic, if wearing makeup while you exercise is really that bad, discontinued products, and why Anita likes to decant her makeup into vintage pill boxes. Plus, we recommend body exfoliators for last week’s guest co-host, and raise our wands to a witchy candle, an appropriately nude lip liner, and a “topper” that makes cream blush look better and last longer.

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Anita Bhagwandas
The Powder Room - Anita’s Substack newsletter
Ugly: Giving Us Back Our Beauty Standards - by Anita Bhagwandas
The Zara Hair Line
Rituel De Fille Forbidden Lipstick - Carnal (Anita's Shade)
Jones Road the Neutralizer Pencil - Is It a Replacement for Bobbi Brown (Discontinued) Retouching Face Pencil?

News
Champagne. Caviar. Bora Bora. Are You Not Entertained? - New York Times article in influencer trips
Gen Zers want you to know they are sick of extravagant influencer brand trips - Business Insider
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
Science Corner: Study Looks at Impact of Wearing Makeup During Exercise
Influence of cosmetic foundation cream on skin condition during treadmill exercise

Raise A Wand
Last week’s homework:
Anita’s suggestion: Ameliorate Exfoliating Body Mitt
Jenn’s suggestion: Odele Scalp + Body Scrub

Anita’s Raise A Wand picks:
Mama Moon Candles - Choose One Based on the Intention You Want to Set
Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Candle
Estée Lauder Aerin Rose Lip Conditioner
Mac Lip Pencil - Chestnut

Jenn’s Pick:
Dibs Beauty the Duet: Baked Blush Duo Topper

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Why Sunscreen Regulation Is So Messy with Dr. Julian Sass

March 8, 2024 Fat Mascara

Are you breaking the law when you buy sunscreen from other countries? Why is U.S. sunscreen innovation so slow? What are the real differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens? Which sunscreens have been tested on animals and why? We get into all of it with Julian Sass, PhD, a cosmetic formulator, industry consultant, and creator of an extensive sunscreen database (click on the episode recap below for a link to it). Plus: He shares his favorite sunscreens, and we discuss cosmetic regulations around the world and debate which Pop-Tart flavor is best.

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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).

Dr. Julian Sass
Check out Dr. Sass’s website here + don’t miss his SPF database
BANANA BOAT | Light As Air Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
SUPERGOOP! | Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
COTZ | Flawless Complexion Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 - Tinted
COTZ | Sensitive Face & Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 - Non-Tinted
MURAD | City Skin Age Defense SPF 50
Walmart Equate Sport Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Value Size, SPF 50
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
Isa Knox Sun Pro Sunscreen
LA ROCHE-POSAY | Anthelios UVmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF 50+ - European version
EUCERIN | Pigment Control Sun Fluid SPF 50+ - European version
DIFFERIN | Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Gel
K18
Bread Styling Cream

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Ep. 522: Big Hair, Boba, Dry Brushing & The Beauty News

March 6, 2024 Fat Mascara

Guest co-host Courtney Shields, the founder of DIBS Beauty and host of the Courtside with Courtney podcast, joins Jenn to talk about the Texas/NYC aesthetic, men getting makeovers before their Lunar New Year blind dates, the resurgence of big hair, children’s eyeglasses that are supposed to ward off head lice, dry-brushing your body, Dyson tools, DIBS Beauty blush toppers, HigherDOSE mats…and so much more. Plus, we found a sheer mineral sunscreen for last week’s guest co-host, Julee, and have some new homework for listeners.

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News:
Love-seeking men in China turn to make-up
Spate Reveals 2024 Beauty Trends - Cold plunges on the rise
Science Corner: 15-1 Diffusion uses Aloha, an innovative micro-encapsulation system to perfume any materials - first up, anti-lice glasses that incorporate microcapsules of lavender effluents in the frame
HIGHERDOSE | Infrared PEMF Go Mat - use code FATMASCARA for 15% off
Earth Therapeutics Dry Brush - only $11 on Amazon!
HIGHERDOSE | Supercharge Copper Body Brush - use code FATMASCARA for 15% off
Big hair comeback:
Curling Iron Brush Ceramic - the Amazon hot tool that Courtney loves
DYSON Airstrait
Color WOW spray
Shu Uemura Hair Oil

Raise A Wand:
Last week’s homework from Julee: Invisible Mineral Sunscreen
Listener Salika recommends: Alastin Hydro Pro Tint Mineral Sunscreen

New homework from Courtney: She wants the best body exfoliator + moisturizer duo to prep for summer
Call us with your recommendation: 646-481-8182

Courtney: Big Ass Candle in Sandalwood & Coconut
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Fluidity Silver
Jenn: J Way Boba Tea Kit from Costco - but also available on Amazon.com via this link!

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The Everything Guide to Lasers with Dr. Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae

March 1, 2024 Fat Mascara

Dermatologist Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae, MD, explains all the ways lasers can improve your skin. We talk about AviClear, Fraxel, and the latest laser and light advancements; how to prevent and reduce scars; lasers that treat acne, rosacea, tattoos, and unsightly veins; and laser hair removal. Plus: How can blue LED light be beneficial if blue light from screens is supposed to be damaging? Dr. Bae has the answers!

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Ep. 521: Thoughts on Beyoncé’s Hair Line, Welcome to Legal Corner & The Week’s Beauty News

February 28, 2024 Fat Mascara

Guest co-host Julee Wilson, beauty editor-at-large at Cosmopolitan, joins Jenn to offer her take on the new hair line Cécred and discuss Girl Scouts beauty collabs, fragranced offices, and the most luxurious cleansing balm. Plus, welcome to the Legal Corner (it’s new!), where we’re talking about what the National Advertising Division of the BBB National Programs thinks of Dr. Squatch’s “natural” marketing claims. All that, plus trinket-y beauty items, sexy long johns, and a candle celebrating a historically Black beach community.

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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).

Intro:
Co-hosting with Julee Wilson
Beauty editor at-large at Cosmo
Cosmopolitan - Check out her “Yours, Mine, Ours” column
Mentions/Products:
- Chanel Perfumes
- Dior Perfumes
- Memo Paris
- PHLUR Tangerine Boy
- YSL Libre
- BYREDO - Bal D’Afrique + Blanche
- Tata Harper Body Oil
- OSEA Body Oil
- OUI The People Body Oil
- ELEMIS Cleansing Balm

News:
Beyonce’s new haircare line is out! Check out Cecred
- The Ritual
- Treatment Mask
- Hydrating Shampoo
Check out the review on Cosmo
Fragrancing The Office?
- Bel Air Fragrance Company
Girl Scouts X Big Beauty
- Native Body Washes
- Hard Candy Makeup Collection @ Walmart
Legal corner: National Advertising Division ruling on Dr. Squatch

FM Homework:
Molly has answers for Emily! Looking for trinket-y beauty items …
- ISAMYA Lip Serum
- Lisa Hoffman Fragrance Bracelet
- DIPTYQUE Bracelet
+ local beauty shop in NYC? Try OO35MM
New HW! Julee is looking for a great mineral or physical sunscreen that works on all skin tones

Raise a Wand:
Julee: Sanctuaire Inkwell Scented Candle + The Beauty of Success
Jenn: UNIQLO Heat Tech leggings + long shirt

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Special Ep: Potential Has No Age (Live!) with Veronica Webb and Dr. Mamina Turegano

February 26, 2024 Fat Mascara

Supermodel Veronica Webb and dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano joined us for a live version of the podcast, where we talked about taboos surrounding aging, how your skin changes in your 40s and 50s, and the skincare and habits that help you age well. This episode is brought to you by Shiseido in celebration of its new Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream. Visit Shiseido.com and follow @shiseido on social channels for more information.

Below are links to 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, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Shiseido
Veronica Webb
Dr. Mamina Turegano
Check out Shiseido’s award-winning Vital Perfection Line
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Advanced Cream

Ep. 520: Celebrity Beauty Paychecks, a Sun-In Comeback & Beauty News

February 21, 2024 Fat Mascara

Guest co-host Emily Sundberg, author of the Substack newsletter Feed Me, joins Jenn in the studio to make sense of the Super Bowl’s beauty moment, discuss Alix Earle, talk about a perfumery course, and consider how trendy nicotine pouches could affect your skin. Plus, concealer help for our allergy sufferer and some new homework: Tell us about your favorite trinket-y beauty items (lip balm phone cases, gloss rings, solid perfumes, etc., are welcome!).

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News:
The Cut
Glossier
Starface
PRADA Beauty
FFERN
We're still not over beauty’s takeover of the Superbowl!
Check out Michael Cera’s ad for Superbowl
Alix Earle - new spokeswoman for Hero Cosmetics
HERO COSMETICS
Alix Earle
Ellen Van Dusen’s Sun-In transformation
Sun-In Spray
SCIENCE CORNER: This week, we talk about how nicotine pouches affect skin
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa ’71 Fragrance Mist - the vanilla one
FARA HOMIDI Essential Lip Compact

Raise A Wand:
For Kara from Boston: Try the MAC Pro Longer Paint Pot
Emily: Marissa Zappas Tragedy
Glossier You
Diptyque solid perfumes
Nutrifaye Aesthetic Clinic - where Emily got acupuncture with Dr. Kim
Jenn: Prada Beauty Monochromatic Soft Matte Lipstick in B101 (Argile)

New Homework:
Emily wants to hear your suggestions of trinket-y beauty items and independent beauty shops in the NYC area. Call us (+1-646-481-8182) or email us (info@fatmascara.com) a voice memo with your suggestions.

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Best of FM: Silicones, Sulfates & Scalp Stuff with Dr. Caroline Robinson

February 16, 2024 Fat Mascara

If you have scalp issues, or you’re just curious why your hair “hurts” when it gets oily, this episode with Caroline Robinson, MD, is for you. In our interview (originally aired in 2022), Dr. Robinson explains how hair follicles work, how to treat conditions like dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, and shares the truth about controversial shampoo and styling ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and castor oil.

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Intro:
Dr. Caroline Robinson + Insta

Mentions:
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Alopecia areata
Malassezia folliculitis
dilated pore (pore of Winer)

Products:
Nizoral Anti Dandruff Shampoo - the shampoo with Ketoconazole
Selsun Blue Moisturizing Dandruff Shampoo - the shampoo with Selenium Sulfide
Neutrogena Scalp Therapy Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - the shampoo with Salicylic Acid
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer - Dr. Robinson’s favorite styling tool
Dyson Supersonic Wide-Tooth Comb Attachment
Innersense Hydrating Cream Hairbath - Dr. Robinson’s favorite shampoo
Olaplex no.4 Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo - the “purple shampoo”
K18 Mini Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask