Ep. 77: Hostess with the Mostess

The queen of candles, modern day Jackie O, and ultimate hostess Laura Slatkin, founder of Nest Fragrances, joined us this week to give us the scoop on the do's and don'ts for party guests (tip one: eat the delicious food, people!), her signature look, and of course, all things candles and candle making; according to Laura, the expensive candles are expensive for a reason and sooo worth the money.

Also in this episode, Jess and Jenn discuss red carpet makeup trends, no-eyeliner eyeliner makeup tip courtesy of makeup artist Seong Hee Park, and how to get rid of those pesky acne scars.

Below are all the products and brands mentioned. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us via Instagram or Twitter. You can also email us at info@fatmascara.com.

Daniel Martin
Seong Hee Park
M.A.C. Pro Pointed Liner Brush
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Espresso Ink
Nest Fragrances
Nest Pumpkin Chai Classic Candle
Nest Grapefruit Classic Candle
Nest Bamboo Classic Candle
Nest Moroccan Amber Classic Candle 
Nest Blue Garden Classic Candle 
Nest Citrine Eau de Parfum
Nest Midnight Fleur Eau de Parfum
Nest Sicilian Tangerine Votive Candle
Kerastase Bain Volumifique Shampoo 
Shu Uemura Sheer Lacquer Finishing Hairspray
La Prairie Skincare 
Tom Ford Lipstick in Spanish Pink
Chanel Le Volume de Chanel Mascara 
Tom Ford Eye Color Quad in Nude Dip

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Innisfree Green Barley Gommage Peeling Mask
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm

Ep. 76: Lose The Ego

It's a big — huge, actually — episode this week. Celebrity hairstylist and founder of Ouai Haircare Jen Atkin joins us to discuss everything including paying your dues, her celebrity clientele, using Instagram as a marketing tool, sharing personal moments on social media, and so much more. In the end, Jen proves why we might benefit from sharing a little more and being a little less private — her 2.1 million Instagram followers would probably agree!

Also in this episode, Jenn and Jess recap the Fenty Beauty and Victoria Beckham shows; Jess shares her newfound insight to beach waves and texture spray; and both respond to some listener feedback.

Below are all the products and brands mentioned. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us via Instagram or Twitter. You can also email us at info@fatmascara.com.

Victoria Beckham for Estée Lauder
Morning Aura Illuminating Cream
Aura Gloss in Honey
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream
Matte Lipstick in Victoria
Fenty Beauty
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Trio
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb
Harry Josh Curling Iron
Barbara Thompson
The Pine Salon
Ouai
Tiziana Terenzi Kirke Extrait de Parfum
Epione Signature Series Hydration Moisturizing Serum
Charlotte Tilbury Blush
BECCA X Chrissy Teigen Glow Face Palette
Surratt Beauty Relevée Lash Curler
YSL Couture Kajal - 3-In-1 Khol Eyeliner
Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner
Desi X Katy Dose of Colors Palette
Maybelline The Colossal Big Shot Mascara X Shayla
Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer Concealer
Huda Beauty Lip Strobe

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Dior Rouge Dior Liquid Lip in 442 Impetuous Satin
Kiehl's Creme de Corps Nourishing Dry Body Oil

Ep 75: Strand By Strand

It's that back-to-school time of year! On this week's episode, Jess and Jenn discuss their favorite (and not-so-favorite) looks from the MTV VMAs. Then, they share a few ways we can all be more sustainability-conscious beauty consumers. First off, consider hosting a beauty swap, as Episode 44 guest Jane Larkworthy suggests in this Covetuer article. Another easy trick: Empty your beauty bottles before recycling them. Finally, the girls discuss the fact that French President Emmanuel Macron spent $30,000 on makeup artist services during his first 100 days in office. The guest this week is celebrity hair colorist Sharon Dorram. Below are all the products and brands we mentioned on the show. As always, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us via Instagram or Twitter. You can also email us at info@fatmascara.com.

Virtue
Prell Shampoo (Sharon says you can wash with this when your color is too dark, and it will lift it a little!)
Johnson's Baby Creamy Oil  (Use it as a hair-color protector in the sun.)
Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Oil
Kerastase Bain Chroma Captive Shampoo & Conditioner
Phyto Phytoplage Protective Sun Oil
Clairol Shimmer Lights Shampoo
Virtue Labs Perfect Ending Split End Serum
Virtue Labs One For All 6-in-1 Styler
Sally Hershberger Hair Supreme Lift Root Spray (This is the discontinued "pink one" that Sharon loves.)
Sally Hershberger Glam Waves Style Shaper (This is the discontinued one that Jenn loves.)
Dr. Brandt BB Cream (This one's also discontinued, unfortunately.)
Sally Hershberger 24K Root Envy Ultimate Root Boost
Dr. Hauschka Silk Body Powder - use it as a dry shampoo!
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream
La Mer The Body Cream (Sharon mixes this her Dr. Brandt BB Cream and uses the combo on her face.)
Shade Sunscreen
Coola Sunscreen
Veneffect Anti-Aging Moisturizer
Here are some of the dermatologists in New York City that Sharon recommends:
Dr. Robert Anolik
Dr. Anetta Reszko
Dr. Macrene Alexiades
Dr. Whitney Bowe
Best Plastic Surgeon:
Dr. David Rosenberg ("His facelifts are so natural," says Sharon.)
Tom Ford Blush in Frantic Pink
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush
Chanel Rouge Double Intensité
Cover FX Bronzer
Cle de Peau Concealer
Maybelline New York Brown Pencil
Lash Extensions  at Posh Spa & Nails, in Darien, CT
Lash Extensions from Yuna at Lash Touch, in New York City
Nest Ocean Mist & Sea Salt Candle
Cire Trudon candles
Sisley Eau du Soir perfume
Aromatherapy Associates Revive fragrance oil

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Waxing services from Dora at Wax Club, in New York City
The Wet Brush Pro

Ep. 74: Take a Pill, Pet a Cat

Kristin Petrovich of Själ joined us this week to talk about all things crystals and energy, including her company's products, which are infused with vibrational energy from gemstones, crystals, and precious metals. We also chatted about her book, Elemental Energy, in which she give tips on how to use crystals to their full effect. Before that, we call Beauty B.S. on color-adjusting makeup, which does not know how to read your skin tone or your mood (it changes colors for other reasons we discuss). Plus, there are details on the "Madonna facial," featuring MDNA skincare, and why you should probably stop staying, "You look tired" to people.

Below are all the products and brands we mentioned on the show. As always, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us via Instagram or Twitter. You can also email us at info@fatmascara.com.

MDNA Skincare Skin Rejuvenator
MDNA Skincare Chrome Clay Mask
Smashbox O-glow Intuitive Cheek Color
Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm
Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Lip Gloss
Lipstick Queen Mornin' Sunshine Lipstick
Själ Skincare
Själ Skincare Bio-Regeneratif Serum
Själ Skincare Balans Gentle Deep Pore Cleanser
Själ Skincare Saphir Concentrate Anti-Aging Face Oil
Själ Skincare Cela Intuitif Cellular Brightening & Renewal Crème
Själ Skincare Kura Intuitif Intense Anti-Aging, Hydrating and Repair Crème
Cire Trudon Candles
Tesla Purple Plate

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Jamberry ColorCure Gel Polish
Phace Bioactive pH Optimized Regenerating Night Cream

Ep. 73: A Minute To Obsess

Original cool teen and 80s movie legend Molly Ringwald came to the studio this week to discuss red heads (natural and dyed), her new role as Mary Andrews on CW's Riverdale, and the meaning behind feeling pretty. 

Also in this episode: Jess reveals the details of Pat McGrath's biggest collection yet. Jenn and Jess discuss the reasons your long hair keeps breaking and lament over the struggles (have you ever gotten your hair stuck under a shoulder strap?). Plus, they both discuss Allure banning the term "anti-aging" from its lexicon.

Below are the products and brands we talk about on the show. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or just want to say hey, email us at info@fatmascara.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

Allure Magazine No More Anti-Aging Announcement
Pat McGrath Unlimited Collection
James Corbett
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask
Gabrielle Fishman
Getting the Pretty Back: Friendship, Family, and Finding the Perfect Lipstick
ALKIMme Vitamin C
ALKIMme Rose Oil
EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41
Glossier Cloud Paint
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
Worth Je Reviens For Women
Carthusia Corallium
Nest Fragrances Sicilian Tangerine
Nest Fragrances Lemongrass and Ginger
Clarisonic Pedi Sonic Foot Transformation System

#RaiseAWand
Diamancel Callous Rasp
R+Co Sail Soft Wave Spray

Ep. 72: I'm Like A Truffle Pig

We're feeling feisty this week—and we apologize in advance for any weird vibes we're spewing on the episode! But, it's still an amazing show (duh) with a fabulous guest, Linda Rodin. We chat with her about face oils and fashion and get real about underrepresentation of mature women in the beauty world. But first, at the top of the show, we salute Helen Mirren for being a believable beauty spokesperson (read her recent comments about L'Oréal Paris moisturizers here) and give kudos to L'Oréal Paris for standing by her. There's also a discussion of eye cream: Do you really need it? And we talk about body-washing strategies to try and determine whether a bar or body wash is better—and which is the least icky in terms of bacteria growth.

Below are the products and brands we talk about on the show. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or want to say hey, email us at info@fatmascara.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect
Yankee Candles
Avon Instinct Fragrance
Nudu eye cream (Raised a wand on Ep. 69)
Olay Illuminating Eye Cream
Rodin Olio Lusso face oil
Maybelline Mascara
Rodin Original Jasmine Neroli Face Oil
Rodin Rodin Perfume
Rodin Bis Perfume
Rodin 3 Perfume
Rodin Lavender Face Oil
Rodin Geranium Orange Blossom Face Oil
Levi’s 501 Jeans
Zara Ballet Flats
Gap Ballet Flats
Colgate Toothpaste
Shimmer Lights Clairol Purple Shampoo

#RaiseAWand
Chair Massages
Saints and Sinners Velvet Divine Hair Mask
 

Everyone needs to Chill Out

I've probably pinned, saved, and ripped out enough DIY beauty recipes to make my own book, but up until recently, I actually only made one in real life. Why? Because the idea of using my precious hours to scavenge all the ingredients was just too much to bear. But once I started using AmazonFresh, I was able to order everything so quickly and have it delivered directly my door. It’s grocery shopping made way easier. Now I actually have time to make homemade beauty recipes—and to relax and enjoy them.

On that note, we have one last recipe we want to share: This lavender and chamomile bath soak, which feels just right for these dogs days of summer, when everyone is hot and cranky. The powdered goat’s milk has moisturizing, skin-softening fats and proteins (it’s hard to find at grocery stores, but AmazonFresh always has it in stock), and lavender and chamomile add relaxing aromatherapy benefits as well as some antioxidants. If you're smart, keep the bath warm, but not hot so you don't dry out your skin. —Jess

Chillax Bath
¼ cup Meyenberg Whole Powdered Goat Milk*
2 tbsp Tiesta Tea Relaxer Lavender Chamomile Loose Leaf Tea
1 unbleached coffee filter or an organza or cotton sachet bag, like this

Scoop the ingredients into the center of a coffee filter and tie it off with a piece of string, or—even easier—place them in an organza or ctoon sachet bag. Drop the sachet in a warm, running bath. (You could just dump the ingredients in the bath, but then you’ll be covered in little pieces of tea stuff—not cute.) Soak for about 15 minutes, dry off, put on some grownup pajamas—I like the ones from Liberty of London (listen to Episode 48 for more details)—and get into bed for some beauty sleep.

*Use common sense: If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, don’t try the recipe. And if you’re unsure how your skin might react, do a patch test first.

Thanks to AmazonFresh for sponsoring this post!

Ep. 70: Drunk Tank Pink

This week, we brought in positive psychiatrist Dr. Samantha Boardman of Positive Prescription to discuss her expert opinion on how social media can drain our self-esteem through unrealistic expectations, how small moments throughout the day, such as smiling at your barista, can impact your mood, and how beauty plays a role in confidence.

Before that, Jess and Jenn get into whether beauty brands should be political or not, especially if their main goal is to sell product. Jenn gives Jess a little test in order to (sort of) prove whether drinking lots of water can actually improve your skin moisture, and finally, in honor of National Cleanser Week, Jenn and Jess discuss the importance of cleansing and promise a CeraVe package worth $37.64 to 50 listeners who send in their name and address to info@fatmascara.com. Hurry, it's not too late to win!

Below are the products and brands we talk about on the show. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or want to say hey, email us at info@fatmascara.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

Mona Gohara
Being by Sanctuary
Kat Von D Contest
Pond's Cold Cream
CeraVe makeup removing cleanser clothes
CeraVe cleansing bar
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Facial Cleanser
Positive Prescription by Samantha Boardman
Biologique Recherche
Aquaphor
Aesop
5% Rogaine Mousse
Tom Ford Neroli

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Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre Lip Gloss in Seduction
Wonderskin Skin Perfected Body Foundation

Ep. 71: Mass-pirational

This week, serial beauty entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore joined us in the studio to talk about her newest company Beauty Pie, her most democratic, for-the-customer brand yet. After having major success with her past brands Bliss, Soap and Glory, and Soaper Duper (which she still owns btw), she created Beauty Pie to give customers factory prices (like $2.12 for mascara!) but retail quality for only a $10 monthly membership. Marcia gives us her tips for success, her vision behind Beauty Pie, and of course, how she actually made the genius idea work.

Before that, Jenn gives her reasoning behind why she doesn't wear eye-shadow. They give their best beauty editor tips to Pat McGrath, newest beauty editor-at-large for British Vogue, and finally, the discuss whether hair makeup is worth trying.

Below is the crazy amount of  products and people we mention during the show. As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or comments (a nice hello is always appreciated!) on Twitter, Instagram, or directly: info@fatmascara.com.

Benefit Lemon Aid Eye Primer
Urban Decay Eye Primer
Trish Mcevoy Eye Base Essentials
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Urban Decay Naked Heat
Bobbi Brown Nude on Nude Eyeshadow Palette
Charlotte Tillbury The Sophisticate
CoverGirl Tru Naked Eyeshadow Palette
Dior Inflame Eye Palette
Clairol Hair Makeup
Dominique Moceanu
Bonne Bell Lip Smackers in Strawberry
Noxzema Classic Clean Original Deep Cleansing Cream
Bliss Spa
Bliss Poetic Waxing Kit
Bliss Lemon + Sage Soapy Suds
Soap and Glory
The Originals by Adam Grant
Beauty Pie
Beauty Pie Super Healthy Skin Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream
Beauty Pie Pro-Glow Highlighter
FitFlop
Soaper Duper
Kerastase Shampoo
Beauty Pie Uber Volume-Boost Mascara
Beauty Pie Flash False Lash Mascara
Beauty Pie Plantastic Micropeeling Super Drops
Beauty Pie Fruitizyme Five Minute Facial
Beauty Pie Super Healthy Skin Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream
Hermès Eau De Mandarine Ambrée
Byredo Pulp Eau De Parfum 

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Lime Crime Pop On Nails
Oribe Glaze for Beautiful Color

The One Spa Service You Should Definitely Skip

This week, we're making body scrub. Why? Because as much as we love fancy spas for a good facial or massage, we’re not that into those expensive, full-body exfoliating treatment; that is something we can absolutely do for ourselves with an at-home recipe like the one below. That said, we don't want to go to the grocery store to gather up the ingredients because we're busy women with only so many free hours in the day. Enter AmazonFresh. You just log on, click to order your fresh produce and groceries (or, ahem, at-home beauty recipe ingredients), then it all appears at your doorstep, perfectly prop styled like the picture above. (Just kidding! Although everything does come in a kicky green tote.) 

Here’s why we love this partiular recipe: The scrub features lemon, which has natural skin-softening acids, and sugar, which acts as a manual exfoliant. FYI: Getting the turbinado sugar is important, because the texture is better for scrubbing than refined white sugar. It can be hard to find in grocery stores, but AmazonFresh has several varieties (we link to our favorite below). The last ingredient is hydrating sunflower oil, which brings it all together without being too slippery. The finished product is so natural, you could even eat it (Jess actually did; see below).  —Jenn & Jess

Skip-The-Spa Body Scrub
1 cup raw turbinado sugar*
one lemon
2 tbsp. organic sunflower oil
1 jar with latch lid (Amazon sells a Topwel plastic version, which is better for the shower than glass jars)

Place the sugar in the jar, then zest the lemon directly into the sugar. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze one half of its juice into the mixture. Add in the oil and mix well. Hop in the shower and wash as usual, then turn off the water, scoop out some of your DIY scrub, and take your time rubbing it all over, concentrating on rough spots like heels, elbows, and knees. Once you’re done, rinse and pat your skin dry. Save any leftover scrub in the jar for next time.

*Use common sense: If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, don’t try the recipe. And if you’re unsure how your skin or hair might react, do a patch test first.

Thanks to AmazonFresh for sponsoring this post!