Ep. 547: Neck Facials, the Best Natural Deodorant & the Week’s Beauty News

September 11, 2024 Fat Mascara

Jenn & Jess welcome intern Ellie Dixon into the studio to chat about why you may want an aluminum-free deodorant and which ones are best. Plus: students hiring makeup artists for the first day of school; why facialists are focusing more on clients’s necks; organizing tricks; a new chypre scent from Hermès; vanilla perfumes; water-based scents; e.l.f. Beauty’s album; shower caddies; and lots more.

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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).

Intro:
Ellie Dixon (p.s. apply here to be the next FM intern!)
Moda Operandi Styling Suite at Casa Cipriani
111SKIN
@sylwianewyork - the facialist for Moda Operandi’s pop-up
111SKIN Black Diamond Collection
111SKIN | Celestial Black Diamond Lifting & Firming Treatment Mask

News:
Teens hiring makeup artists for the first day of school? - Dazed Digital article by Laura Pritcher
Jenn x After School Podcast with Casey Lewis
“E.l.f. Cosmetics bows entertainment brand with original album release” - Marketing Dive article
The Return of the Chypre
Hermès | Barénia Eau De Parfum - new Hermès fragrance!
Christine Nagel - head perfumer at Hermès
CLINIQUE | Calyx Fragrance
Water-based fragrances… “watered down”? Not at all!
DIOR | Dior Sauvage Eau Forte Parfum
Orebella

Natural Deodorant segment, reported by Ellie Dixon:
NIH Aluminum Study
NÉCESSAIRE | The Deodorant Gel
NÉCESSAIRE | The Deodorant Gel - Fragrance Free
AKT London | The Deodorant Balm Sc.05
AKT London | The Discovery Set
NATIVE | Whole Body Deodorant Stick
Wool Dryer Balls

Raise A Wand:
Homework: We’re asking the fam to let us know what home organizers you’re loving this fall! Call us to tell us, or ask a beauty question, share a thought, or tell us about a product you love: 646-481-8182.
Listener Clare: Meangood Shower Caddy
Jess: BLUE LAGOON ICELAND | Lip Balm
Ellie: THE 7 VIRTUES | Vanilla Woods Eau De Parfum
Lolavie Haircare (if you’re seeing this Jennifer Aniston, give us a call!)
Jenn: LOLAVIE | Exfoliate & Detox Scalp Shampoo

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Francisco Costa's Next Chapter

September 6, 2024 Fat Mascara

Francisco Costa looks at beauty through a different lens. One of the biggest forces in fashion, the former Women's Creative Director of Calvin Klein Collection speaks to Jess about his evolution from designer to beauty founder with the launch of Costa Brazil and shares his creative process around product development. He also gets candid about the realities of acquisition: The brand was acquired by biotech firm Amyris in 2021, but shut down the brand in 2023. Now that Costa bought back the brand—and is back in charge—he's ready to share some hard-won wisdom.

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Francisco Costa
Former Creative Director at Calvin Klein Collection
Founder of Costa Brazil
Amyris
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
Bill Blass
Pierre Balmain for Oscar de la Renta
Piero Manzoni - Creator of Merda d'Artista
Stripes Beauty by Naomi Watts
Thom Browne (where Francisco gets his “crisp” white shirts!)
Tom Ford
Kelly Klein
COSTA BRAZIL | Óleo Para O Corpo
COSTA BRAZIL | Aroma Eau De Parfum
COSTA BRAZIL | Óleo De Limpeza Para A Face
COSTA BRAZIL | Travel Essentials Kit

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Ep. 546: Bangs, Soft Baddies & The Week’s Beauty News

September 4, 2024 Fat Mascara

Let’s dig into some fall beauty trends, like bow nails, soft baddie and Igari makeup, “fox” hair color, and whether or not Jess should get bangs. Plus: lookism in the news, the couple who pioneered cosmetic Botox, bridal beauty, rediscovering Pillow Talk, and a lip gloss that tastes like Haribo peach gummies. And, in a special segment brought to you by Acast Creative and our sponsor Shiseido Ginza Tokyo, we talk about all the ways eyes change as you age (Jenn’s eyes are getting “cozier,” Jess says her under-eyes are more “chiseled”) and what you can do about it.

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Intro:
Philosopher Heather Widdows (listen to the FM Episode with Heather!)
“‘People think that looking better means you will have a better life’: why Gen Z spends so much on beauty” - Guardian article

News:
Pinterest Fall Trend Report (nail art! Igari makeup! “Fox” hair?)
“The Business Opportunity in Gen-Z Bridal Beauty” - Business of Fashion article
Sofia Richie’s Wedding - Vogue article
Alex Cooper’s Wedding - Vogue article
“The Little Wedding Black Book” by Emily Weiss (Founder of Glossier & Into The Gloss blog)
Tara Simon - Too Faced Cosmetics
Jo Malone Scented Wedding

Science Corner: A moment of remembrance for Dr. Alastair Carruthers, who passed away last week.

Is it time to upgrade your eye cream?*:
Shiseido
SHISEIDO | Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
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Raise A Wand:
Homework: Jess is looking for the best over-the-shower-head storage caddy! Call us to tell us, or ask a beauty question, share a thought, or tell us about a product you love: 646-481-8182.
Listener Laura (she’s a makeup artist - check out her work here):
Kellsie Bain Makeup + PAT MCGRATH LABS | Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Blurring Under-Eye Powder
Jess: CHARLOTTE TILBURY | K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick - Pillow Talk Fair + The Monocle Book of Gentle Living: A Guide to Slowing Down, Enjoying More and Being Happy
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick - Bitch Perfect
TOM FORD | Lip Color - Spanish Pink
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Lip Cheat Lip Liner - Pillow Talk
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Cheek To Chic Blush - Pillow Talk Original)
Jenn: ICONIC LONDON | Lustre Lip Oil - She's A Peach (tastes like Haribo Gummy Peaches!)

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Skin Barrier Repair & Moisture Sandwiches with Aesthetician Sean Garrett

August 30, 2024 Fat Mascara

Get to know Rihanna-approved facialist Sean Garrette, a skincare expert for Dior Beauty. He shares his story and we talk about skin barrier repair, facial percussion, his favorite at-home skincare devices, the best treatment for keratosis pilaris, why he puts retinol on his hands, and the three things you need for a “moisture sandwich” that will make your skin plumper and more hydrated. This interview originally aired in the summer of 2022, but we’ll have a bunch of fresh content and new interviews as soon as we’re back from the Labor Day long weekend!

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Sean Garrette
Jaclyn Hill
Patrick Starrr
Becca - RIP!
Ulta Beauty
Fenty Beauty
Dior Beauty
Moisture Sandwich Step 1: DIOR | Cleansing Milk Face Cleanser
Moisture Sandwich Step 2: PAULA'S CHOICE | Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner
Moisture Sandwich Step 3: PCA SKIN | Hydrating Serum
CAUDALIE | Grape Water
OPI | Love Is In The Bare
NÉCESSAIRE | The Body Serum
TOPICALS | Slather Exfoliating Body Serum
PAULA'S CHOICE | Skin-Smoothing Retinol Body Treatment
ZIIP | ZIIP HALO Nanocurrent Device (ZIIP Ox no longer available)
CURRENTBODY | Skin LED Light Therapy Mask - Led Mask (use code: MASCARA for 15% off)
THERABODY | Theraface PRO
DIOR | Prestige Le Pétale Multi-Perlé Massage Tool
NATURIUM | The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash
LE LABO | The Matcha 26 Eau De Parfum
DIPTYQUE | Philosykos Eau De Toilette
DIOR | Ambre Nuit Eau De Parfum
DIOR | Ambre Nuit Candle
Ravyn Lenae
Hacks - the show with Deborah Vance (watch it!)
Milkbar Carrot Cake
Ryan Destiny

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Ep. 545: Our Couples Massage, Funky Fonts & The Week’s Beauty News

August 27, 2024 Fat Mascara

We took a field trip to a New York City head spa, and we’ll tell you all about it. Then, Jess asks graphic designers why we’ve been seeing so many big, round, “wavy gravy” fonts in beauty packaging. Plus, we’re talking about executive changes at Estée Lauder Companies; an Anna Sui laptop with built-in perfume pods; the hot back-to-school beauty item; a surprising trick for getting rid of bumpy skin; and why a good shower caddy is so hard to find.

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Intro:
LeBeauty NYC - Scalp Treatment
LolaVie by Jennifer Aniston
LOLAVIE | Exfoliate & Detox Scalp Shampoo
Blake Brown Beauty
LOLAVIE | Intensive Repair Treatment
LOLAVIE | Glossing Detangler

News:
Estée Lauder Companies announced that C.E.O. Fabrizio Freda would be stepping down at the end of this fiscal year - Puck News article by Rachel Strugatz
“EXCLUSIVE: Tom Ford Beauty Taps Angelina Jolie to Reignite Lipstick Sales” - WWD article
“Fun fonts”: Why are they everywhere right now?
Futurewise
Ayond
Mount Sapo
Bourri
Herbar
Métier Creative: Erin Kleinberg (Co-Founder), Michael Lee (Associate Creative Director), Camille Duncan (Art Director)
“The Asus x Anna Sui Adol Book 14 Has a Built-in Perfume Pod” - Trendhunter article
DAE | Cactus Fruit 3-In-1 Styling Cream With Taming Wand
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Frizz Tamer Slicking Hair Serum Wand

Raise A Wand:
Homework: Jess is looking for the best over-the-shower-head storage caddy! Call us to tell us, or ask a beauty question, share a thought, or tell us about a product you love: 646-481-8182.
Listener Gwyn (response to last week’s homework): “Hardcore OTC acne meds!” PANOXYL | Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% + THE ORDINARY | AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution + DIFFERIN | Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Gel + De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment - Cystic Acne Treatment For Face And Body + PETER THOMAS ROTH | Masking Minis Kit
FRESH | Brown Sugar Body Polish
Cara Peloso Facials
Jess: Clean Skin Club (a recommendation of @carapeloso)
Jenn: GARNIER | SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water & Makeup Remover ( + honorable mention 900pcs Cgr Precision Cotton Swabs With Pointed And Flattened Tip)
Daniel Martin
“What’s the Most Effective Way to Remove Eye Makeup?” (Jenn’s article for The Cut)

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Non-Surgical vs. Surgical Cosmetic Procedures with Dr. Kimberly Lee

August 23, 2024 Fat Mascara

What is a non-surgical facelift? Plastic surgeon Kimberly Lee, MD, explains all the cosmetic treatments it can entail: injections of fat, filler, or neuromodulators; PDO threads (aka, “thread lifts”); radiofrequency skin tightening; and lasers. Plus, she talks about the long-term effects of filler, Botox, and Micro-Coring; details her approach to facial rejuvenation and how she helps patients decide if they’re ready for cosmetic surgery; and shares her advice for what you can do to “stop time,” if you can’t afford to (or don’t want to!) get any cosmetic procedures.

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Dr. Kimberly Lee - Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Residing Director of the Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgery Center
Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Head and Neck Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Thread Lift
LUZERN | Force De Vie Creme Intensive - use code FATMASCARA on Dermstore.com for 15% off
DEFENAGE | 2-Minute Reveal Masque
Hydrafacial
CACI Ultra Machine
LANCÔME | Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Marie Curie

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).

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Ep. 544: Celebrity Beauty Fads, Perfume for Dogs & The Week’s Beauty News

August 21, 2024 Fat Mascara

What ridiculous beauty treatments are celebrities promoting this week? Jenn turns that question into a game for Garrett. Before that, Wolfgang test-drives Dolce & Gabbana’s perfume for dogs; we explain what’s going on with Avon and the talc lawsuits; and we look into the ingredient story behind Dyson’s new hair line. Plus: the beauty and wellness products to buy if you’re visiting Germany and the story behind water-based colognes, including the new alcohol-free Dior Sauvage Eau Forte.

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Intro:
Welcome back Garrett!
BlueSleep - the at-home sleep-testing service Garrett used

News:
‘Dolce & Gabbana Launch €99 Perfume for Dogs’ - Business of Fashion article
‘Facing hundreds of talc-related lawsuits, Avon Products files for bankruptcy’ (don’t worry, not the Avon brand in the U.S.!)

Science Corner:
(New!) Dyson hair care, but what’s Chitosan? According to Dyson, Chitosan (with a capital C), is a macromolecule that holds hair shapes without the crunch of conventional styling products.
KRISTIN ESS | The One Signature Hair Water
‘The Wildest Celebrity Wellness Trends By The Numbers’ - Fresha map

Raise A Wand:
Homework: What are your favorite beauty products you’ve discovered while traveling abroad? Call us to tell us, or ask a beauty question, share a thought, or tell us about a product you love: 646-481-8182.
Listener Molly: Looking for a RAW recommendation in Berlin from Jenn!
Jenn: Genuine Authentic German Nivea Creme Cream (Pack of 3) + Mivolis Vitamins + Traces Elements Mix Set - Dietary Supplements
Garrett: DIOR | Sauvage Eau Forte Parfum
Francis Kurkdjian
Orabella

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How to Make Beauty Culture Better for Girls & Women with Ellen Atlanta

August 16, 2024 Fat Mascara

Ellen Atlanta, the author of Pixel Flesh: How Toxic Beauty Culture Harms Women, explains how the digital age has amplified pressure on women, girls, and marginalized genders to meet increasingly unnatural beauty standards. We discuss the cultural phenomenon of the Kardashians, the Love Island aesthetic, whether the body-acceptance movement has stalled, and more. Plus, Ellen, Jess, and Jenn discuss what we can do to help girls and young women navigate beauty culture safely so they feel healthy, respected, and confident as they grow up.

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Ellen Atlanta
Pixel Flesh: How Toxic Beauty Culture Harms Women - by Ellen Atlanta
Founding Editor - Dazed Beauty
UN Women UK
Chanel Ombre Essentielle Multi-Use Longwearing Eyeshadow in Jade Facette
Lorry Hill
‘Not ugly, just poor’: how the beauty industry is widening the class divide
Love Island UK
Beauty Sick: How The Cultural Obsession With Appearance Hurts Girls And Women - by Dr. Renee Engeln
YVES SAINT LAURENT | Touché Éclat All-Over Brightening Concealer Pen
BENEFIT COSMETICS | Boi-Ing Industrial Strength Concealer
Tim Walker - photographer
His Dark Materials Trilogy: The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass

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Ep. 543: Eye Cream, Blush Placement & The Week’s Beauty News

August 14, 2024 Fat Mascara

Summer nights in New York City, perfume parties, new beauty commercials, Blake Brown Beauty, plastic surgery complications, a plumping blush (and where to put it), and tweezers for your pets…Jess & Jenn have a lot to discuss! Plus, in a special segment brought to you by Shiseido Ginza Tokyo and Acast Creative, we’ll introduce you to our new favorite eye cream.

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Intro:
Vacation Inc.
Fischersund
Sigur Rós
@misspopnails
Jesus Del Pozo Halloween Eau de Toilette Spray
Calvin Klein Obsession Eau de Parfum
D.S. & DURGA | Black Magenta Eau De Parfum
“Introducing Black Magenta” YouTube video

News:
Blake Brown Beauty
L'Oreal Paris TV Spot, 'You're Worth It'
Science Corner: A Recent study by Overnight Glasses analyzed and ranked the most dangerous cosmetic surgeries… eye color change surgery has a 92% complication rate!

Beauty Backstory*:
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Shiseido
SHISEIDO | Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
SHISEIDO | Deep Cleansing Foam

Raise A Wand:
Homework: What are your “dynamic duos,” the one-two product combos that work better together—whether for lip or eye or anything else! Call us to tell us, or ask a beauty question, share a thought, or tell us about a product you love: 646-481-8182.
Listener Marina’s dynamic duo: AZTEC SECRET | Indian Healing Clay Mask + GLOW RECIPE | Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops ( + honorable mention E.L.F. | Skin Holy Hydration! Gel-Yeah Face Moisturizer)
Jess: STUDIO 10 | Plumping Blush Glow-Plexion
Jenn: TWEEZERMAN | Tick Removal Tweezer

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The Truth About Beauty Product Development with Maria Hatzistefanis

August 9, 2024 Fat Mascara

We’re getting into the not-so-glamorous details of building a beauty business with Maria Hatzistefanis, the founder & CEO of Rodial and Nip + Fab. We talk about contact manufacturing vs. white labeling, cost of goods, supply-chain issues, how to grow a brand without investors, and why there are so many celebrity lines. Plus: The surprising secret to creating a beauty product that goes viral. Whether you work in the industry, are thinking of starting a brand, or just want to know what happens behind the scenes, you’ll learn something new from this revealing interview.

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