Ep 60: It's Kind of Nerdy

The doctor is in! We've got Dr. Josh Zeichner in the studio, and he's here to talk about his favorite skin subject—ACNE. He has so much good advice, so grab your pencils.

But before that, we're talking about WeLove.Makeup and our favorite vloggers, how to prolong your dye job (Jess just got her first big-girl dye), and the craziest new beauty collabs.

Here, the products and peeps mentioned during the show!

WeLove.Makeup
Violette
Lisa Eldridge
Patrick Starr
MannyMUA
Caroline Hirons
Orlo Salon
Clairol Natural Instincts
Aura Friedman
Alterna Color Hold Shampoo
dpHue Root Touch Up Kit
Solalook Dirty Dancing Palette
Bateman Skincare
Differin Gel
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup
La-Roche Posay (Dr. Z loves this line)
Neutrogena (Dr. Z loves this line)
Aveeno (Dr. Z loves this line)
Dove Beauty Bar - Sensitive
Skinceuticals Phloretin CF
Skinceuticals CE Ferulic
#RaiseAWand
MAC Next to Nothing collection 
Shhhowercap

EP 59: Mercury in Retrograde

Do you believe in the whole "mercury-in-retrograde" thing? Well, we had a ton of scheduling snafus, so there might be something to it. : / We're guest-less this show, but there's plenty of beauty news to discuss!

On the agenda! Coachella's most questionable trend; nude lipstick that doesn't make you look like a corpse; and we ask the question that, frankly, needs to be asked: Are spa treatments the new therapy? This New York Times article says so. What do you think? Let us know in the comments section below! 

Below are some of the products and peeps we mentioned:

Jerome Russell Wild Hair and Body Glitter
Scott Barnes Body Bling
Nars Body Glow
Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body
KKW x Kylie Lip Crémes
Spahtika
Adrianna Rizzolo (aka The Hair Witch)
Soli Davis
#RaiseAWand
SmartWater
Kevin Murphy Free Hold Cream
 

Episode 58: 50 Shades of Pink

Bonjour, nos amis! This week we have Violette (one name only, like Beyoncé—but French, and, um, a makeup artist, not an entertainer) in the studio, getting rebellious, sharing makeup tips, and talking about "sex hair," homeopathic skin drops, and eyeshadow that is "slowly dying." Listen and that will make sense. We also discuss toner and whether it's really adding anything to your life. Jury is still out but we would love to hear your thoughts (please commend below!). Plus, Gwyneth Paltrow says we should all be "earthing," and we agree but refuse to call it that. And, this week, you get a chance to win an epic fragrance gift basket: Just cast your vote in the Fragrance Foundation awards and after you submit your vote, click to tell your friends about it and tag @fatmascara when you post it to social. Below are the products we mentioned on the episode:

Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3
Ten O Six Facial Astringent
Elemis Soothing Apricot Toner
Estée Lauder Pleasures
Violette's Favorites:
Mün Skin Akwi Purifying Cleanser
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2
Granions Granions de Selenium or Granions d'Or - the homeopathic ampoules (they might not be available in the U.S., sorry!)
Glossier Cloud Paint Blush in Puff
Nars Eyeshadow in Outremer
Sephora Colorful Shadow & Liner in My Boyfriend's Jeans
Milk Makeup Tattoo Stamp in Black Star
IGK Hot Girls Hydrating Shampoo
IGK Hot Girls Hydrating Conditioner
Bumble and bumble Invisible Oil Primer spray
Herbivore Sea Mist in Coconut + Sea Salt
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
Musc et Blanc perfume
Walk Through Walls: A Memoir

#RaiseAWand
Falling Into Place Soy Candle in Candied Ginger Saffron or Pink Grapefruit
Becca Aqua Luminous Perfecting Concealer

Episode 57: The Gift of Gab

Waddup Fat Mascara fam? This week we talk to one of our faves in the beauty business, Ms. Laura Geller, who went from teaching Broadway stars how to contour and highlight, to doing celebrities' makeup, to opening a New York City makeup studio, to launching a line, to becoming a QVC phenom in the U.S. and U.K. Before that, Jess shares some career advice she got while interviewing L'Oréal bigwig Carol Hamilton at the Savannah College of Art and Design; Jenn gets in on the book report fun with a recap of the story of a famous beauty rivalry (Helena Rubinstein vs. Elizabeth Arden); and we share some of the best fragrance advice we gave out at a recent Annick Goutal fragrance event that we hosted. Here are (most of) the products. people, and things we mentioned on this week's pod:

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick
War Paint, the musical

ANNICK GOUTAL FAVORITES:
Style Rituals, the crystal healer
The rose scent that isn't "rosy" that Jenn really liked: Annick Goutal Rose Pompom Eau de Toilette
The not-really-vanilla vanilla fragrance: Vanille Charnelle Eau de Parfum
The delicious leathery scent: Duel Eau de Toilette
The exsqueeze fragrance: Heure Exquise Eau de Parfum

LAURA GELLER'S MENTIONS:
Laura Geller Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator in Gilded Honey
Laura Geller Spackle Under Makeup Primer 
Laura Geller Spackle Mist
Laura Geller LashBoss Mascara
Nest Holiday Reed Diffuser
Laura Geller Bronze-n-Brighten
Laura Geller Baked Kajal Eyeliners:

#RaiseAWand
The "magic hour" fragrance: Annick Goutal Heure Exquise Eau de Parfum
Bioeffect EGF Serum


 

Episode 56: Pretty Privilege

You guys ready to go deeeep? We were on this episode. Jess shared the story of her (two!) breast reductions, and the segment is a must-listen for anyone considering plastic surgery or just looking for some recognition that, yes, it totally sucks when you're living in a body that you're not happy with. We also chat about how awkward it is to tip at the hair salon, and then Jess reports the story of a fascinating character in the beauty world: Dr. Bronner. (Jury's still out on whether or not he's an actual doctor, but we learn some other deep, dark facts.) If you want to learn more about the brand, have a listen to Episode 469 of the WTF with Marc Maron podcast, where Marc interviews David Bronner. And, of course, there's the big interview! This week, we talk to Phillip Picardi (@pfpicardi). The former beauty editor shares how he discovered and fell in love with makeup and how he's using his role as the digital editorial director of Teen Vogue and Allure to change the beauty conversation so it's more inclusive and inspirational. (Ummm, sound familiar??? That's what we're trying to do, too!!!) Here are the products we mentioned on the pod:

Dr. Bronner's Castille Soap (we're into the lavender scent)
Real Techniques eyeshadow brushes
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
RMS Living Luminizer
RMS Magic Luminizer
Kevyn Aucoin The Celestial Powder in Candlelight
Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate 
Eyeko Brow Gel
Surrat Beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
Surrat Beauty Revelée Lash Curler
Lina Hanson Global Face Serum
Hairstory Hair Balm
Hairstory New Wash
#RaiseAWand
Lancôme Oscillation Mascara
Bobbi Brown Extra Hand Cream

Episode 55: It's About the Jelly Texture

This week, we talked to Alicia Yoon, the founder of K-beauty site Peach & Lily. She shared the latest beauty trends from Korea, her site's top products, and her skincare routine. We also talked about the new celestial beauty trend (is it unicorn beauty 2.0?), discussed whether we're bar or body wash girls in the shower, and learned more about keratin hair products. Here are the products we mentioned during the podcast: 

Pat McGrath Labs Dark Star 006
Urban Decay Moondust Shadows
Stellar - a new beauty line
Glossier Haloscope
Bath & Body Works Country Apple Shower Gel
Dove Beauty Bar Go Fresh Cool Moisture
Virtue Labs Smooth Shampoo
Virtue Labs Smooth Conditioner
Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm (BB Cream)
Barneys Peach & Lily mask bar
Peach & Lily Good Skin Day Mask
Peach & Lily Chubby Cheeks Sheet Mask
#RaiseAWand
Clean The World 
Flower Beauty Flower Pots Powder Blush in Sweet Pea




 

Episode 54: Our Birthday Celebration

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It's a special episode in honor of our one-year anniversary! First up: A visit to Saved Tattoo, where Jenn got celebratory tattoos (see left) from artist Sophie C'est La Vie.

Next up, we interviewed each other about how we broke into the beauty-editing business. And then we took a look back at some of our favorite moments over the past year, including advice from hairstylist Orlando Pita (episode 22), cosmetic chemist Ni'Kita Wilson (episode 23), dermatologist Pat Wexler (episode 9), and hairstylist Michael Gordon (episode 6). Here are the products we mentioned:

Aquaphor (for tattoo healing)
#RAWDIE Raise A Wand Desert Island Edition (yeah, that's not going to catch on, but we crack ourselves up)
Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick in Bitch Perfect
Blinc Mascara

Episode 53: Honey, Listen!

After this week's podcast, we're contemplating quitting our jobs to open a place selling milkshakes and makeup or to open a Sonic Drive-In for Botox—both of which are ideas that have milkshakes in common (hmmmmm). Our interview is with makeup artist Trish McEvoy, author of the new book, Makeup Of A Confident Woman. She shares all her secrets, and we are so very grateful. Before that, we discuss Alchemy 43, a Los Angeles medi-spa. We also got makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes to give us some tips to help prevent mascara smudging, and we talk about why everyone is so sensitive-skinned. Here's a list of products that were mentioned: 

Blinc mascara
Diorshow Mascara
L'oréal Paris Voluminous Waterproof
Beautycounter Lengthening Mascara
Sapelo skincare
Trish McEvoy Instant Eye Lift
Oribe Shampoo for Beautiful Color
Bumble and bumble Pret a Powder Dry Shampoo
Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo
Dior Creme Abricot (for cuticles)
Crabtree & Evelyn Jojoba Oil (shell-shaped!) soaps
#RaiseAWand
FragranceNet.com Perfume Travel Atomizer (Jenn's is filled with Frederic Malle Angeliques Sous la Pluie)
Glitter nail polish (Jess likes the ones from Morgan Taylor)

Episode 52: We're Very Scrappy

Emily Weiss, founder and CEO of Glossier

It's our birthday episode! We want to say a big thank you to our gorgeous listeners for coming along for the ride. (52 episodes kind of flew by, don't you think?) To celebrate, we wanted to give you guys a special gift: The interview so many of you have been asking for—Emily Weiss of Into the Gloss and Glossier! Her perspective on the beauty business is truly unique, and her product reccos, top-notch. Also, she was lovely company. Listen to the episode, and you'll never see a Glossier sweatshirt the same way again.

Before we get to the big chat, we have a few items on the agenda. One, 'stache problems. Jenn has a solution for the problem that no one wants to talk about. Then, Jess brings back her best mascara hack from Dior's Peter Phillips, plus what she learned from Bella Hadid in Paris. Last, we shout out the beauty apps that are actually worth the space on your cellie. 

We want to thank our friends at Glossier for giving our listeners a very special discount. Enter the code FATMASCARA and receive $5 off any order at Glossier.com. This promo ends March 23, 2017.

We mentioned a LOT of products, places, and peeps this episode. Here's a guide:

The Tinkle Razor
Romeo & Juliette Laser Hair Removal
Dior Diorshow Pump' N' Volume Mascara (Available April 1st!)
50 Best Meditation Songs Collection (Bella Hadid's sleep hack!)
MakeupPlus (developed by Meitu, NOT "Meme" - Jess apologizes!
YouCam
Crest Whitestrips
Kevyn Aucoin Volume Mascara
Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser
Glossier Cloud Paint
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich
Glossier Priming Moisturizer
Tracie Martyn Amla Purifying Cleanser
Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint (Emily uses Medium)
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Emily uses Medium)
Glossier Boy Brow in Clear 
Arm & Hammer Men's Deodorant
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid 
Shani Darden Retinol Reform
Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion
Sunday Riley Good Genes
Christophe Robin Ash Brown Care
Studio Cim Mahoney (Ask for Mie, Emily's colorist) 
Less is More Elderflower Salt Spray
Le Labo Gaiac 10 (This is the Tokyo-centric fragrance)
Byredo
Glossier Showroom - go visit!! 
Le Labo Santal 26 Classic Candle
Aesop Resurrection Hand Wash
#RaiseAWand
Blinc Liquid Eyeliner
Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser





 

Episode 51: The Wild West of Microblading

What's the deal with microblading?! Yeah, we wanted to know, too. So we brought NYC tattoo artist and microblading expert Claire Vuillemot into the Fat Mascara studio to explain everything. You must check out the amazing before and after photos on her site: clairevuillemot.com. Before we chatted with Claire, we had some other good stuff to talk about: First up, the Oscars! We were happy to play beauty critics—and not to be accountants handing out envelopes. Our favorite looks included Ruth Negga and Emma Roberts, and of course we also discussed Halle Berry's hair. Then, Jess shared her experience at Sphatika, where she had an infrared journey. And, finally, we talked eye gloss, a trend that is so 🔥right now—but also totes awkward to wear. Here are the products we mentioned:

Milk Makeup Eye Vinyl in Bridge (nude)
Milk Makeup Eye Vinyl in Valet (purple)
Ciaté London Dewy Stix - we are OBSESSED
ISH Gold Balm
Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream
Vaseline Skin Protectant
#RaiseAWand
Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner in Brownie (medium brown)
Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Morrocan Rose ($6.48!!!!)