Ep. 80: Groupie Central

This week, we interview the interviewer. Bee Shapiro, columnist for the New York Times and author of Skin Deep, takes us through how she went from hedge fund lawyer to beauty journalist (yes, you read that right). In her NYT column, she interviews every major celebrity out there about their beauty and wellness routines, but on the podcast, she tells us which of those women are actually a pretty good hang, as well. Aside from being an A-list journo, Bee's also a beauty entrepreneur: On the show, she explains the motivation behind her two-year-old sustainable fragrance line, Ellis Brooklyn, named after her first daughter.

Before we chat with Bee, get ready to hear the true story of Sally Hansen; what lash tinting entails (and why Jess got it); and what types of sheet masks actually work. 

Below are all the products and people mentioned during the show. As always, if you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or by email (info@fatmascara.com).

Angela Marinescu
Sally Hansen
Skin Deep by Bee Shapiro 
Amorepacific Future Response Age Defense Dual Eye Creme
Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank
Dr. Patricia Wexler
Dr. Dendy Engelman
Dr. Lancer
Isabelle Bellis
Joëlle Ciocco
Mario Dedivanovic
Patrick Ta
Cetaphil Cleanser
CeraVe Cleanser
CeraVe Body Lotion
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara
Diorshow Mono Professional Eye Shadow
Lucas Papaw Ointment
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Cleanser
Collosol Eau de Lait
Ellis Brooklyn
Byredo Bal D'Afrique Eau De Parfum
Byredo Gypsy Water Eau De Parfum
Atelier Cologne Clémentine California Cologne
Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme Cologne
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
Dr. David Colbert
Innisfree Intensive Hydrating Serum
Nerium Double-Cleansing Botanical Face Wash

#RaiseAWand
Orlando Pita Play Ampli-Tint Color Depositing Hair Mask
Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Provocative Red

Ep. 79: Positive Thinking

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have a special all-pink episode, featuring legendary makeup artist and breast cancer survivor Sonia Kashuk. We find out what she's been up to since leaving her 17-year-old Target line, how she got her start in the beauty biz, and, finally, advice she wants to share with women who are dealing with breast cancer themselves or know someone who is.

Also in this episode, Jess and Jenn give stats every woman should know about breast cancer; discuss their favorite products that donate to breast cancer causes; and share tips that dermatologist Dr. Heidi Waldorf has for women battling the skin issues that come with cancer treatment.

Below are the products, people, and organizations mentioned during the show. As always, if you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or by email (info@fatmascara.com).

Hashtags: #PinkRibbon25 #ELCDonates
Estée Lauder The Breast Cancer Campaign
Cancer and Careers 
La Mer BCA Crème Limited Edition for BCRF
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Hand Creme Duo for BCRF
Shiseido Rouge Rouge Lipstick for Cancer and Careers
Sigma Pink F80 Flat Kabuki Brush
Dr. Heidi Waldorf
Dove Body Wash
Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion
Sonia Kashuk Renew Micro-Exfoliating Toner
Valmont Eye & Mouth Contour Corrective Cream
Valmont Dermo-Structuring Master Eye Factor III Cream
Valmont Firming Lifting Corrector Eye Factor II Treatment
SkinCeuticals Vitamin C Serum
Dr. Ellen Gendler
Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Hair Cream
Marie Robinson Salon
Amouage Fragrances

#RaiseAWand
Honey Crisp Apples
The Hair Historian
 

Ep. 78: Nobody Wants Sperm Brows

It's all about brows this week. Jared Bailey, global brow expert for Benefit Cosmetics, gave us his best tricks for achieving the perfect brows, avoiding the dreaded "sperm brow," and matching your brows to your hair color. Thanks to him we now have an entirely revamped brow strategy. Before the brow banter, Jess and Jenn spill the deets on American Beauty Star, healthy nail pro tips, and what the hell ultrasonic water exfoliation is. 

Have you ever been a victim of the sperm brow? Are you also hype for American Beauty Star? Do you have any products that you use to keep your nails healthy? Please let us know! Reach out to us via Instagram or Twitter. You can also email us at info@fatmascara.com. 

Below are all the products mentioned on the show:

American Beauty Star 
Nails Inc Nail Grow treatment powered by Matcha
Sally Hansen Color Therapy Polish
Essie Treat Love and Color Polish
Miss Pop Nails
CND RescuerXx Keratin Treatment
Essie Cuticle Oil
CND solar Oil
Cutex Hydrating Cuticle Oil
Edyta Jarosz from Paul Frank Skin Salon
Ultrasonic Water Peel
Benefit Gimme Brow
Benefit ka-BROW! Cream-Gel Eyebrow Color
Benefit 24-Hour Brow Setter
Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil
Benefit High Brow Highlight & Lift Pencil
Erborian CC Crème High Definition Radiance Face Cream Skin Perfector
Benefit Boi-ing Airbrush Concealer
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
Beauty Blender
Caudalie Beauty Elixir
Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil
Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer
Le Labo Rose 31 Eau de Parfum
Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
Le Labo Gaiac 10 Eau de Parfum (only available for purchase in Tokyo)

#RaiseAWand
Apto Damage Repair Mask
D.S. & Durga El Cosmico

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

#RaiseAWand
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

#RaiseAWand
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

#RaiseAWand
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

#RaiseAWand
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!