Ep. 83: The World Adores an Original

This week, former beauty director for Vogue and host of American Beauty Star, Sarah Brown, gives us the behind-the-scenes scoop on the reality competition TV show and a look back at her 15-year career at the magazine. Perhaps more importantly, she shares the beauty products she can't live without (see the list below).

But before the big interview, we have some things to discuss! First up: all the new hair and body products coming out now (and very soon) that feature micellar technology. We also talk about new laser treatments that rejuvenate your lady parts, including CO2RE Intima, which is available at doctor's offices, including Dr. Paul Frank's in New York City (you may remember him from Episode 19 of the podcast). Finally, we both got a chance to see The Kevyn Aucoin Story: Larger Than Life, the new movie about makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin's life, and we share our thoughts. If you want details on Jess's bachelorette party, keep listening 'til the Raise A Wand segment at the end.

Below are all the products, places, and brands mentioned on the show. If you have any questions (or just want to shoot us a hey!) feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or by email (info@fatmascara.com).

Garnier Skinactive Micellar Foaming Cleanser
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Cleanser
By Terry Sheer-Expert Perfecting Fluid Foundation
By Terry Cover-Expert Perfecting Fluid Foundation
Fotoprotector ISDIN Fusion Fluid
Kiehl's Creme with Silk Groom
Warren-Tricomi Finishing Cream (discontinued)
Lumene Vitamin C+ Radiant Beauty Drops
John Frieda Secret Weapon Touch-up Crème
Stila Eyeshadow in Kitten
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Charlotte Tilbury Rock 'N' Kohl Eyeliner
Makeup Forever Aqua XL Eye Pencil
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
Clarins 3-Dot Eye Liner
CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Waterproof Mascara
Chantecaille Faux Cils Longest Lash Mascara
Tarte Cheek Stain in Flush
Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee
Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour

#RaiseAWand
Cat Women's Over The Knee Thigh High Socks
Jess's Bachelorette Party Favors:
Josh Cellars Wine
Masque Bar Cat Energizing Mask
Charlotte Tilbury Instant Eye Palette

Ep. 82: Jerry Maguire of the Fashion World

For all you aspiring photographers, designers, hair stylists, and so much more, this definitely is the episode for you. Daniel Weiner from Streeters, one of the hottest global management agencies for fashion and beauty in the country, gives his advice on how to break into the industry and informs us on some need-to-know lingo for the biz, like what the hell a movement director actually is. (Dance majors, you're going to want to tune in.)

Before that, Jess and Jenn review the newest Gigi Hadid x Maybelline Collection, break some new Japanese beauty trends, and discuss Gen Z yellow, this year's answer to Millennial Pink. 

Below are all the products, places, and brands mentioned on the show. If you have any questions (or just want to shoot us a hey!) feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or by email (info@fatmascara.com).

Gigi Hadid x Maybelline Collection 
Gigi Hadid Jetsetter Palette
Gigi Hadid East Coast Glam Fiber Mascara
Gigi Hadid West Coast Glow Matte Lipstick
Sebastian Potion 9 Styling Treatment
Noodle Head Curling Creme
Phyto Curl Legend Gel
Allerpet Cat Dander Remover

#RaiseAWand
Kibble Pet Silky Coat Light Leave in Spray
Lano Everywhere Multi‑Cream

Ep 81: She’s a Magic Girl

Miranda Kerr, supermodel and founder of Kora Organics, sat down with us this week to give a major lesson in self-love, getting over grief, smart business, and modeling. Although she might be known for her modeling career, Miranda reveals that she only really kept with it to support herself, and her true passion in life is actually skincare — one of the main reasons for starting Kora. She also spills her best beauty secrets and why everyone should be trying the "nonini" right now.

Before our chat with Miranda, Jenn shares her hair-mangling experience at Iceland's Blue Lagoon; Jess brings up the hottest hair trend on Pinterest right now; and both discuss why rosacea might be more prevalent now.

Below are all the products, places, and brands mentioned on the show. If you have any questions (or just want to shoot us a hey!) feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or by email (info@fatmascara.com).

The Blue Lagoon
Orlando Pita Play Collateral Damage Leave In Concentrate
Pantene PRO-V Gold Series Intense Hydrating Oil
Hairstory Undressed Texturizing Spray
Lucas Papaw
Kora Organics
Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Oil
Kora Organics Hydrating Moisturizer
Kora Organics Heart Chakra Aromatheraphy Oil
Kora Organics Cream Cleanser
Kora Organics Foaming Cleanser
Kora Organics Energizing Citrus Mist
Kora Organics Balancing Rose Mist
Kora Organics Calming Lavender Mist
Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Mascara
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Walk of Shame
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Amazing Grace
Matter & Home Candles

#RaiseAWand
Rodan & Fields Redefine Intensive Renewing Serum
Clark's Botanicals Ultra Rich Lip Tint in Moore Nude


 

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