Episode 47: Warm and Fuzzy

This week, we cuddle up to Kim Paschen, communications manager for Leaping Bunny, a non-profit company that certifies cosmetics and household products as cruelty-free, based on a uniform set of standards. She explains that, yes, companies do still test on animals, and, yes, there are things you can do to be more informed and make more ethical beauty choices, if you so desire. Have a listen and give it a think—the bunnies (and mice and rats) will thank you.

Before that chat, we get the low-down on Jess's recent trip to London with the haircare brand KMS and detail our experiences with meditation and what it can do for your skin. Best of all, there's a freaking giveaway! If you're one of the first 50 people to email us with the subject line CHAPSTICK and your name and shipping address in the email body, you will win a prize pack of three ChapStick Duo sets (a $11.97 value). Sadly, the giveaway is only for U.S. residents, but please Tweet us or email us to tell us where you're listening from and hopefully we can hook up a giveaway in your country soon. Here are the people, and products, and places, and things that got a shout out this week:

KMS Clarifying Shampoo (a new version is coming in March will be called Head Remedy)
ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + Tint in Rose Petal 
ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + TInt in Merlot
ChapStick Duo
MNDFL Meditation 
Inscape Meditation Studio
Headspace meditation app
REN Evercalm Ultra Comforting Rescue Mask
Piper Wai Natural Deodorant
All Good Coconut Oil Skin Food  
Andalou Naturals Vitamin C BB Cream Sheer Tint SPF 30
Mineral Fusion Blonzer
Crazy Rumors HibisKiss
Crazy Rumors Leaping Bunny Lip Balm
Melanie Mills Gleam body Radiance in Rose Gold
#RaiseAWand
By Kilian In The Garden of Good and Evil - Good Girl Gone Bad Eau de Parfum
Marc Jacobs Beauty New Nudes Sheer Gel Lipstick in May Day

Episode 46: Crazy Viral

Hey guys! We're talking about all things nails this week. So grab your favorite polish (FYI: This is Yazzy, the Fat Mascara intern, writing—and for me it's definitely Essie's Angora Cardi), and then get some advice from editorial nail artist extraordinaire and Sally Hansen Global Color Ambassador Madeline Poole, aka @mpnails. But first, we get inspired by the MAC Influencer Collection, due out in April 2017. Would you wear the Fat Mascara collaboration products we dreamed up—if we had a MAC collab, that is? We also offer some real talk on face oils: It took everyone a while to realize that putting oil on your face is a good thing, but now we want to make sure you're using them correctly and getting the full benefits. Last up, we talk about blorange. No, unfortunately that is not a dual album with Beyoncé + Solange (although that would be amazing). It's the hottest trend in hair color right now. See below for a list of the products mentioned during the show.

Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Elemis Superfood Facial Oil
Dr. Jackson’s Face Oil
Sonya Dakar Organic Hoya Omega Booster
Nails Nails Nails by Madeline Poole
Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish in Steely Serene "I think it looks good on everyone." —Madeline Poole
Shiseido Rouge Rouge Lipstick in Rum Punch
Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser
Weleda Rose Facial Lotion
Byredo fragrances
Regime des Fleurs fragrances

#RaiseAWand
Frederic Malle Dons Mon Lit (FYI: This doesn't translate to "Inside My Library," as Jenn guessed; it means "In My Bed")
Invisibobble Hair Tie

Episode 45: All In

In this week's episode we sit down with the Lipstick Queen Poppy King. But first, we dish out the juicy details from our gossip-worthy sleepover with Charlotte Tilbury (it's all about the matching silk pajamas). We also catch you up on our New Year's resolutions and our journey to better ourselves and take a look at the future of beauty with a discussion about the new gadgets we saw at the Consumer Electronics Show. Here are links to the products we mention:

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream
Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Skin Clay Mask
Sweat Yoga
Himirror
Modiface
Kérastase Hair Coach

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara
The A to Z of Lipstick
Lessons of a Lipstick Queen
Lipstick Queen Sinner Lipstick in Red
Mason Pearson Brush

#RaiseAWand
Everyone Aromatherapy Blend Essential Oil in Relax
Clementines

Episode 44: Jane Says

On this week's episode we have a very special guest: writer, editor, beauty director (and Jess's former boss!) Jane Larkworthy. She shares pearls of wisdom about her career and dishes on some of her favorite natural beauty products, how she became a foodie, and her most interesting celebrity interviews.

But before we dive into Jane's world, Janelle Monae's Golden Globes look inspired us to discuss hair accessories and how to pull them off in adulthood. We also ponder the reason Nordstrom is going a little bit green with their new Natural Beauty Outposts in 46 stores. Saving the personal topic for the end, we bring you nipple news: Areola and nipple reduction surgeries are on the rise...yeah, it's a thing.

Also, in case you didn't notice, we have two awesome companies sponsoring the show now! And, just so you guys know, when we started this podcast, we decided that we wouldn't bring on any sponsors that we wouldn't actually use and recommend ourselves—which means the word flanker will never be sponsoring our show 😂. But, seriously, we are so down with ThirdLove bras and underwear and HelloFresh meal-kit delivery service. Visit ThirdLove.com/mascara to try one of their insanely comfy bras for 30 days free (you just pay shipping). Or go to HelloFresh.com, register, sign up for one of the weekly meal plans, and use the promo code MASCARA to get $35 off. (So, for example, if you wanted to get three meals a week for two people, you would only pay $24.94 the first week. That's insane.) 

Okay, enough about that. Here are the products and brands we mentioned on this week's show:

Ruggeri “Insecta” Hair Accessories
Jennifer Behr hair accessories
Goody Headbands
Turbans
Dr. Michael Pecoraro Plastic Surgery
Astara Skincare
Biologique Recherche Lotion P50
The Fraudulent Chef
Grace perfume by Grace Coddington 
A City on Fire perfume by Imaginary Authors
LYS MEDITERRANEE by Frederic Malle
Le Labo Santal 33
Broadcast News Movie
Meiomi Wine
The ultimate greige nail polish: Essie in Chinchilly
Burts Bees Lip Balm
Curbs body odor, foot odor, and halitosis (but makes your pee green): Body Mint Sport chlorophyll tablets
Nars Creamy Concealer
Uma Pure Calm Wellness Oil
Oribe Airbrush Root Touch Up Spray
Less is More Chitin Spray

#RaiseAWand
Maybelline New York Dream Cushion Fresh Face Liquid Foundation
Kristofer Buckle QVC *coming soon

Episode 43: Does pink Make You Puke?

We're back and we have officially declared 2017 the year of Fat Mascara! On this week's episode we fulfill our teenage dreams and get to hang out with OG makeup queen Wende Zomnir, founding partner and chief creative director of Urban Decay. She tells us how the brand's name originated, how the company's partnership with Gwen Stefani began, and her favorite Urban Decay products.

Before that, we get into all the new products that claim to help protect skin from pollution's effects, discuss a crazy lawsuit against Unilever, and contemplate the fading appreciation for luxury salons. See below for products mentioned in this episode.

Murad City Overnight Detox Moisturizer
Wei Golden Root Multi-Action Anti-Pollution Mist
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
St. Ives Apricot Scrub
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick: Firebird
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil: Yeyo
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Urban Decay Moondust Shadow: Zodiac
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick: After Dark
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
Skinceuticals
Shiseido Sunscreen
Urban Decay One and Done
Shiseido Protective Compact Powder Foundation
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
Dry Bar Triple Sec 3 in 1
Dry Bar Detox Dry Conditioner
Dry Bar The Chaser
Oribe Matte Waves Texture Lotion
Impress Press On Nails

#RaiseAWand
Bath and Body Works Hot Cocoa and Cream Candle
Sephora Pro Dimensional Highlighting Powder

Episode 42: It's Gonna Be Dope

We made it! 2016 is almost over and we could not be more thankful for such an amazing year! This is our last episode of 2016, so of course, we had to talk about our New Year's resolutions. We also wanted to give you all the best tips and tricks to last you through the holiday season: First we share a new way to save on beauty (BIG TIME!), and we reveal the top tips witnessed firsthand from Kim Kardashian's makeup artist, Mario Dedivanovic.

This week, we have Essence Grant, Buzzfeed Beauty Editor, in the studio: She shares her favorite Buzzfeed-reviewed products and tips, as well as where where some of the biggest Buzzfeed beauty trends are born (Solange's Twitter account for starters). See below for the products mentioned in this week's episode.

Beauty Pie
Moisture Lock Wonder Gel Lip Liner
Kiehl’s ultra facial moisturizer
Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
Bobbi Brown Cream Foundation
Vaseline Cocoa Radiance Body Lotion
Bevel Shave System
European Wax Center Pads
Oxy Pads
Nivea Aftershave Lotion
Laura Mercier Face Illuminator
Auspect Skincare cleanser
Mule Hell Trading Company Tea Tree Black Soap
Mule Hell Trading Co. Lavender Scrub
Philosophy Hope in a Jar
Ouidad Melt Down Recovery Mask
Ouidad Curl Immersion No-Lather Coconut Cream Cleansing Conditioner

#RaiseAWand
Lipstick Queen Velvet Rope Lipstick: Star System
Kerastase Shampoo Bain Chroma Captive

Episode 41: Not Today Satan!

Sassy one-liners, larger than life lips and mile long lashes. No, our guest isn't a Kardashian--it's even better! On this week’s episode, we have Bianca Del Rio, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race (season six) and star of "Not today Bianca!" She takes us through her step-by-step process of drag and how drag has influenced today’s beauty industry.

But first, we discuss pros and cons of make-up sponges; Jenn’s most recent interaction with lasers and reactionary haircuts—do they really make a statement? Here are the products mentioned in today’s episode:

Flower Beauty Make-Up Sponge: Coming Soon
Beauty Blender
Wander Beauty Wander Cushion
Sonia Kashuck Blending Sponge
Mehron Face Smoothie Sponge
Real Techniques Beauty Sponge
In bed with Joan episode with Bianca
Pros-Aide
Clarisonic Facial Brush
Coconut Oil
Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo
Aveda Chakra 2 Spray
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara
Kevin Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
Mac Ruby Woo Lipstick
Mac Cherry Lip Pencil
Mac Vino Lip Pencil
Sally Hansen Insta Dry Nail Polish in Black to Black
#RaiseAWand YSL Black Opium
#RaiseAWand Revlon Kiss Balm: Coming Soon

Episode 40: Purple Mist

Christmas came three weeks early: This week on the pod, we talk to fragrance legend, Jo Malone, founder of Jo Malone London and Jo Loves. This is one for the books. Settle in, light a candle, and relax -- it's a good one. (Also, her voice is so soothing.)

Before that: Why you should apply face cream below your face; is there a "right" age to start wearing makeup?; and a love letter to holiday candles.

Big news before anything! We now have an ~exclusive~ Facebook group JUST for Fat Mascara fans! Click on the link, and we will add you ASAP! It's your space to have your own post-show wrap up, ask questions, review products, and other beauty-related stuff! Our fab fan Anna started it, and we couldn't be more pleased. Here's the link: Fat Mascara Facebook Exclusive Fan Page
 

Products mentioned during the show:
Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne
Jo Loves Christmas Trees Candle
Jo Loves Pomelo Fragrance
Jo Loves Smoked Plum and Leather
Nest Fragrances Birchwood Pine Candle
Nest Fragrances Pumpkin Chai Candle
#RaiseAWand Dr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer

Episode 39: Popaholics

We've got a new main squeeze: It's Sandra Lee, MD, aka Dr. Pimple Poppper! This week we have her on to talk about her work as a dermatological surgeon and how she became the Queen of the Popaholics. If we inspired you to check out one of her videos, but you're scurred, then try the one below. It's not too squirty. (And, yes, you read that right: It has been viewed more than 22.9 million times.)

If you're still with us, then you'll also want to know the results of our Mascara Challenge. We tested ten of the top-selling drugstore mascaras of 2016 from Revlon, L'Oréal Paris, Maybelline, Almay, Neutrogena, NYX, Wet n' Wild, Physicians Formula, e.l.f., and Covergirl. Jess's top three were L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Original (faithful listeners will know that was no big surprise!), Revlon Ultimate All-in-One, and e.l.f. Beautifully Bare Lash Tint. Jenn liked NYX Double Stacked, Neutrogena Healthy Volume Waterproof, and Revlon Ultimate All-in-One. 

We also praise these wise words from Shirley Manson and discuss how sanitary (or not) retail makeup testers are—and whether or not we like to use them. Other products mentioned on the pod are below.

Dr. Sandra Lee's go-tos (until her skincare line comes out):
Cortaid (the OTC topical steroid that she puts on a red pimple that has already been popped or doesn't have a head to pop)
Dr. Pimple Popper Comedone Extractor
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
Dove beauty bar
#raiseawand to Nars Blush in Sex Appeal
#raiseawand to Lip Pencil
(Jenn likes the ones from MAC, but Have to Have It, the shade she mentioned, was actually limited edition and is no longer available. There are plenty of other shades to choose from here.)

Episode 38: No Butts

Yeah, so we called this episode "No Butts," but there is actually a lot of talk about butts. Just warning you! First up: Micellar waters. We fill you in on what micelles are, how these face-cleansing toner-type liquids became popular, and why we don't (and sometimes do) like them. Then it's on to a public health crisis. Bill Gates is working with fragrance maker Firmenich to create a scent with the power to block malodorous latrine smells so public toilets around the world are more pleasant (and used more often, to everyone's health benefits). And then we get all "magazine beauty editor" on you with our tips for taking your makeup from day to night for the holiday season. 

The interview this week is with tattoo artist Virginia Elwood, co-owner of Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn and creator of It's For Me. She takes us behind the scenes of the tattoo world, from the one-handed biker who first inked her to the body part(s) she refuses to tattoo (see Episode Title 😂 ). Here are the products we talked about:

Bioderma
Simple Micellar Water
The only jasmine fragrance Jess likes: ALTAIA [A Long Time Ago In Argentina] Don't Cry For Me
SK-II Pitera Mid-Day Essence
Urban Decay Mascara Resurrection
Almay Oil Free Makeup Eraser Sticks
Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel
Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub
Clinique Super City Block
Benefit Brow Bar - where Virginia gets her brows done
Benefit POREfessional
Glossier Skin Tint
Armour Beauty Lip Gloss
Benefit Benetint
#raiseawand to Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast
#raiseawand to Volition Beauty!
This company crowd-sources ideas for new products and then has the public vote on the prototypes to decide which ones have enough interest to make it to market. Right now, they're working on Mission Brows, an eyebrow replacement product that looks like real eyebrow hairs. It's great for women who over-pluck—and even better for women who have lost their brows to cancer therapy. Find out more about the product here, and then vote to have it produced.