Ep. 133 Respect Your Face

Hey, Fat Mascara Family! Have we told you yet that we’re thankful for you? Well, we are. And we’re also thankful for David Yi, our guest on this week’s podcast. David is the founder of Very Good Light, an inclusive, forward-thinking website devoted to men’s grooming and culture. He predicts an end to heteronormative grooming standards, shares his skin and hair secrets, discusses the influence of Korea’s grooming culture on the U.S., and gives a big shout out to his mom, a true beauty inspiration. In this episode, we also discuss tushie wipes and La Roche-Posay’s new wearable tech device, My Skin Track UV.

Jess also shares some places you can donate new and gently used beauty products. They are:
Beauty Bus
Project Beauty Share
The Shoebox Project

Below are links to the rest of the people and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Tailfeathers flushable biodegradable wipes (we’re especially into the Honeysuckle variety)
Cottonelle FreshCare Flushable Wipes
Lo Bosworth - check out her Fat Mascara episode discussing “front-end” care, here
Love Wellness Do It All Wipes
La Roche-Posay My Skin Track UV
Apple Watch
Sephora Insider - the program that gives you freebies when you achieve Sephora VIB status
Gillette
Axe Body Spray
Axe Find Your Magic Campaign that tackles “toxic masculinity”
Non Gender Specific The Everything Serum
Chanel’s Boy de Chanel line
Tata Harper
BTS - the Korean boy band
Troye Sivan
Shawn Mendes
Harry Styles
Jaden Smith
Alex Costa
Joyce Lee, founder of Talk To Her
Haerfest - accessories brand that is part of CFDA’s Incubator Class of 2018
Soon Bag from Very Good Light
Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray
Youth To The People Superfood Hyaluronic Acid Air-Whip Moisture Cream
Herbivore Botanicals Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist
Farmacy Hydrating Coconut Gel Natural Deep Moisture Face Mask
Amorepacific
Sulwahsoo - David and Jenn like the Ginseng Renewing Cream
Missha - David calls this brand the SK-II dupe (especially the Missha The First Treatment Essence Sheet Mask, a $5 dupe for SK-II Treatment Essence Mask)
Dave Cho - Charlotte Cho’s husband and founder of Soko Glam
Sisley Black Rose Face Cream
Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion
Missha “Browcara” Brow Mascara
NYX Tinted Brow Mascara
Chanel Boy de Chanel Brow Pencil

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Kat Von D Everlasting Lip Liner in Lolita
Jillian Dempsey Lid Tint in Bronze

Ep. 132: How to Approach a Face

It’s @makeupbymario! This episode has been a long time in the making, and we’re so excited to bring it to you. Mario Dedivanovic—founder of The Masterclass and makeup artist to countless celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, Chrissy Teigen, Priyanka Chopra, and so many others—is here to share all his secrets. He discusses his first job in beauty (as a fragrance consultant at Sephora), why he uses makeup brushes on celebrities but his fingers on models, the importance of eyelash curlers, and why you should put tinted moisturizer on your eyelids. He’s an absolute doll, and we hope you love him as much as we do! Also in this episode: tips for preventing hair breakage caused by ponytails, and some real talk from Jess about why she loves the beauty world.

Below are links to the people, places, and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Hairstylist Jonathan Colombini
Kitsch Bungee Hair Elastics
Sephora
Drakkar Noir
photographer Steven Klein
makeup artist Kabuki
makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin
makeup artist Way Bandy
Moj Mahdara of Beautycon
Shane Dawson - one of Mario’s favorite YouTubers
James Charles - another of Mario’s faves
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil
L'Oréal Paris Makeup Infallible Pro-Sweep & Lock Loose Matte Setting Face Powder
La Mer The Soft Fluid Longwear Foundation
Troy Surrat Perfectionniste Concealer Palette
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Longwear Concealer
L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara
Milk Makeup Kush High Volume Mascara
Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous Eau de Parfum
Tom Ford Ombre Leather Eau de Parfum

#RaiseAWand
Listerine Ready Tabs
Love Beauty And Planet Argan Oil & Lavender Smooth & Serene Leave-In Smoothie Cream

Ep. 131: Soko Mascara

Hellloooo Fat Mascara Family! If you’re a regular listener, you know we’ve been busy the past few weeks, but we promise to have the missing episode recaps up on the blog soon. Honestly, it’s just been a crazy fall. Jenn and Jess moved offices and took on new roles at their magazines (Marie Claire and Harper’s Bazaar, respectively). Jenn went to Indonesia and then on Marie Claire’s Power Trip (luckily Luke Henderson was happy to fill in as a co-host). We had a few technical difficulties with the podcast episode that was supposed to go up October 26. And this week, Jess is taking a much needed vacation in Miami with her husband, Geoff. But, lucky for you, Charlotte Cho is filling in as co-host!

On that note, do you know Charlotte? You should! She’s an aesthetician, the founder of Soko Glam, and, now, the founder of a brand new skincare line called Then I Met You. In this episode, she and Jenn talk about all the skin things, including K-beauty’s U.S. infiltration, 10-step skincare, skip care, double-cleansing, PHAs, K-beauty dupes, houseplants, and tons more. They also gossip about the Instagram account @esteelaundry: Who could be behind it?

Below are links to the people, places, and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Missha The First Treatment Essence
Missha The First Treatment Essence Sheet Mask (this K-beauty dupe for the SK-II Treatment Essence Mask is only $5!)
Easydew EX - the EGF (epidermal growth factor) product
Kitten Humidifier!!! (You know you want one.)
Then I Met You The Cleansing Duo
Then I Met You’s ASMR-inducing promo video, which you will want to watch again and again
COSRX PHA Cream

#RaiseAWand
Em Cosmetics Felt-Tip Illustrative Eyeliner
Sapporo Ichiban Ramen

Ep. 130: Go Ask Alex

Alessandra Steinherr was the Beauty Director of Glamour UK for over a decade, became a beauty influencer in her own right, and just launched her own range of affordable(!) skincare: Now she's in the studio to chat about her time on all sides of the biz. Before that: We ponder the idea of age limits on beauty trends. Plus, makeup artist Fiona Stiles has some clever tips for women with heavier eyelids.

Below are links to the people, topics, and products mentioned in this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Frost Lipstick
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Coffee Bean
makeup artist Fiona Stiles - listen for Fiona’s tips for heavier eyelids
makeup artist Daniel Martin
Daniel Martin’s episode of Fat Mascara
Charlotte Tilbury Eyes To Mesmerize Cream Eyeshadow
Surratt Beauty Relevée Lash Curler - Be sure you’re swapping your lash curler pads out for a new one every so often! Tip: if the brand of lash curler you own doesn’t sell refills, trying using another brand! Some of them are interchangeable
Maybelline The City Mini Palette Matte About Town
Mac x Alessandra
Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum - Alex’s grandmother’s staple fragrance
Allure - fun fact: Alex owns every issue of Allure magazine!
The Light Salon - where Alex goes for LED therapy in the UK
Primark
Alex Steinherr Skincare
HudaBeauty
Leaping Bunny Certified - which Alex Steinherr skincare is!
Primark at Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Brooklyn
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Jaclyn Hill’s episode of Fat Mascara
Hourglass Vanish™ Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
makeup artist Nikki Makeup
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Complexion Brush
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder for Under Eyes
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow
Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Contour Duo
Bobbi Brown Art Stick in Brown Berry
YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in 1 Le Rouge
Christophe Robin
Color Wow
Philip B
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Dyson Airwrap™ Styler
Jil Sander Sun
Cartier Carat Eau De Parfum
Serge Normant Avah Eau De Parfum

#RaiseAWand
Earth Therapeutics 3-pk. Cleansing & Makeup Removing Facial Towelettes
Broo Craft Beer Color Crazed Mend and Extend Shampoo and Conditioner

Ep. 129: Works Cited

Hairstylist Jawara is one of the most in-demand stylists in fashion today thanks to his creativity, speed, and expertise with ALL hair types. We discuss why the latter is still (!) a rarity in fashion, and how the industry can fix the problem. Plus, Jawara discusses #assistantlife, working with frequent collaborator Solange, the secret sauce in his bag, and his recipe for the sexiest cologne on earth. Before that: the business of being a beauty influencer, the Deciem kerfuffle, and beauty companies faking customer reviews.

Below are links to the people, topics, and products mentioned in this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Ole Henriksen
Desi Perkins
Styled by Hrush
Chloe Morello
Makeup Shayla
Hey Claire
Linda Hallberg
Deciem
Sophia Amoruso
Girl Boss
John Dempsey’s episode of Fat Mascara
Sunday Riley
facialist Caroline Hirons
Fashion Business Management at FIT
Cosmetology at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes
hair stylist Guido Palau
Bumble and Bumble
John Masters
Aveda
Tobasco Original Sauce - not a beauty product, but always in Jawara’s kit!
Psssssst Instant Dry Spray Shampoo - dollar store pickup that never fails
TRESemme
Aveeno
African Black Soap - Jawara is an avid user of this, says it really works!
Tom Ford Black Orchid
YSL L’omme
Prada Infusion d’Iris
Chanel Bleu De Chanel

#RaiseAWand
Conscious Coconut Travel-Ready Coconut Oil Tube
Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum

Ep. 128: Somebody's Hoarding Makeup

Luke Henderson is back in the studio for a cozy beauty chat with Jess (Jenn is away this week), and all bets are off: We're talking celeb trends that just ain't working, $3 skincare secrets, product hoarding, Domino's pizza, the best spa in New York, Kate Middleton's beauty evolution, and lots of other dishy bits.

Below are links to the people, topics, and products mentioned in this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

makeup artist Daniel Martin
Daniel Martin’s episode of Fat Mascara
Violet Grey
Flesh Fleshpot Eye & Cheek Gloss
Linda Well’s episode of Fat Mascara
HD Brows Eye & Brow Palette - Bombshell (light), Foxy (medium), Vamp (dark)
St. Ives Gentle Smoothing Face Scrub and Mask, Oatmeal - Luke’s fave drugstore face wash
Too Cool for School Egg-zyme Whipped Foaming Cleanser - he compares this one to an Estée Lauder cleanser!
Zaman Skincare Rise & Shine Serum
Zaman Skincare Sleeping Beauty Serum
John Dempsey’s episode of Fat Mascara
Smashbox
MAC
Bobbi Brown
Anastasia Beverly Hills
HudaBeauty
Buxom Cosmetics
Kiss
Verge Creative Group
Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick in Penelope Pink
Tarte Double Duty Beauty Shape Tape Contour Concealer
Kiss Next Gen Wispy Blowout Lashes - Luke is currently loving this style of lashes
Ardell Multipack Demi Wispies
New York Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Jason Diamond MD
Diamond Facial Sculpting
Garnier SkinActive Super Hydrating Sheet Mask, Hydrating - the best drugstore sheet masks
MZ Skin Hydra-Lift Golden Facial Treatment Mask

Ep. 127: The Don

John Demsey doesn’t give interviews often, but when he does…woo hoo! The executive group president of Estée Lauder Companies Inc.—i.e., the man in charge of Clinique, MAC, Tom Ford Beauty, Jo Malone London, Smashbox, Prescriptives, Aramis, Too Faced, Becca, By Kilian, GlamGlow, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, Le Labo and RODIN olio lusso—is in the studio to talk about his career, share some personal stories, and offer up advice to would-be beauty entrepreneurs. We also talk about spending money on fragrances (and the perfume Jess picked up in Amsterdam), whether or not face rollers work, and teeny, tiny, annoying pimples.

Below are links to the people, places, and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Babassu - the beauty shop in Amsterdam
Elisire Eau Papaguéna - the perfume Jess bought in Amsterdam
MDNA Beauty Roller
Jade Face Roller
Gua Sha - the facial-massage tool that looks like a big guitar pick (Jess likes this one)
dermatologist Mona Gohara
dermatologist Whitney Bowe - from Ep. 103: Love Your Bugs podcast
Dermalogica Overnight Retinol Repair
Rodin + Fields Redefine Intensive Renewing Serum Capsules - with retinal
Skinceuticals Retinol 0.5 - this is the creamy one Jess mentioned
Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules - the moisturizing one with ceramides
La Mer The Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream
Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 The Original “1970”
Tom Ford Fragrances
Nature’s Miracle - the pet odor eliminator John Demsey & Jess swear by
JoJo Siwa - John’s daughter’s favorite content creator

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F*ck Kavanaugh Lip Color
Dove Sensitive Skin

Ep. 126: Don't @ Me

Jess is in Germany on a work trip and left Jenn all alone. But, not to worry, Jenn brought a friend to fill in: People style and beauty director Andrea Lavinthal. Andrea shares what it’s like in the magazine’s “war room” during a red carpet event, her favorite beauty products, her worst beauty treatment ever (all we can say is “shredded carrots”), and why Sean “Diddy” Combs will probably never speak to her again. After that, Andrea and Jenn talk about frizzy-hair fixes and discuss what beauty brands do (and don’t) get out of hiring a famous spokesperson.

Below are links to the people, places, and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Salon Selectives shampoo and conditioner
Rave Hairspray
L.A. Looks Gel
Dippity Do Hair Styling Gel
Sea Breeze Actives Original Astringent
Mackenzie Ziegler’s new makeup line: Love, Kenzie Beauty
MAC Lip Pencil in Spice
MAC Lipstick in X-Pose (sorry, it’s been discontinued!)
Sensodyne Toothpaste (Andrea, Jenn supports you in this toothpaste choice!)
Kopari Coconut Face Cream
Kopari Coconut Rose Toner
Kopari Coconut Cleansing Oil
Kopari Organic Coconut Melt Jar
Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation
Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer
Maybelline Full ‘N Soft Mascara
Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Mascara
Dior Diorshow Mascara
Bliss Spa
Cezanne Hair Straightening Treatment
Arsen Gurgov Salon
Amika The Chameleon 5-Barrel Interchangeable Curling Iron
IGK Rich Kid Coconut Oil Gel (Andrea called it Rich Girl, but you get the idea)
Neutrogena
Tresemmé Beauty-Full Volume Pre-Wash Conditioner & Shampoo (the ones Chrissy Teigen uses)
@SomethingNavy

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Electric Picks Jewelry - Andrea wears their Royal Flush Coin Necklace
Girl Undiscovered Stumbled Across Paradise Face Mask (Jenn also likes SKII Facial Treatment Mask)

Ep. 125: Let's Talk About Lady Parts

Drink every time we say vagina! Just kidding…but not really. Lo Bosworth, co-host of the podcast Lady Lovin, founder of the wellness company Love Wellness, and former pseudo-reality TV star (Laguna Beach, The Hills), is in the studio. Her company makes feminine care products, so we talk a lot about lady parts. Even if that discussion doesn’t interest you, there’s plenty of other good stuff in this episode! We present a case for the beginning of a less- (or even no-) makeup era in which the “Instagram aesthetic” starts to wane. Jess shares her experience at the the Avant Garden exhibit presented by International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF). And there’s also some clarification on what essentials oils are and how to use them (after the past few episodes, we felt that was in order).

Below are links to the people, places, and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Flesh Beauty
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
Lisa Marie Fernandez - the dress Linda Wells wore to her Fat Mascara podcast recording
Batsheva - the prairie dresses Jenn mentioned
Daniel Martin
Nick Barose
Giorgio Armani Beauty A-Line Contour Liquid Bronzer
Giorgio Armani Beauty A-Line Liquid Highlighter
NYX Love Contours All Palette
Flesh Fleshy Lips Lipsticks
Troy Surratt Lid Lacquer - the eye gloss Jenn loves
Tom Ford Eye Gloss in Clear - the eye gloss Jess mentioned
Jaclyn Hill
IFF
Nomenclature orb_ital (this is the fragrance inspired by space, but Jenn was wrong about its ingredients; it features Orbitone, a woody amber molecule, not galaxolide, the musky molecule)
Floraiku - haiku-inspired perfumes
The Color Factory
Ni’kita Wilson
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Peel
SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 - for discoloration
SkinMedica Total Defense Plus Repair Sunscreen - Lo’s favorite sunscreen
Fenty Beauty Foundation
KKW Powder Contour & Highlight Palette
Covergirl Lash Blast
Nars Climax Mascara
Bag Balm - Lo is obsessed with this stuff! She uses it as an eye gloss, lip exfoliator (with a toothbrush), and so much more
Rosebud Salve
Paw Paw Ointment
Byredo Mojave Ghost

#RaiseAWand
Yoga Toes Gems
ModelCo Fluid Splash 3-in-1 Foundation (Jenn also mentioned Erborian CC Creme)

Ep. 124: I'm From Another Planet with Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde is in the House (get it?). The actress, producer, and director signed on as True Botanicals’ “brand activist” and she’s here to talk all about it with Jenn. (Jess was busy with New York Fashion Week and couldn’t be there for the interview, unfortunately.) But, don’t worry, there’s more in the episode: We share the gossip from Fashion Week and our favorite beauty looks we’ve seen thus far; discuss the recent fluoride-free-toothpaste trend; and then Jenn shares her experience with compression therapy (she tried the Ballancer Pro at Dominique Bossavy’s new studio in New York City).

Below are links to the people, places, and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Hello Oral Care Fluoride Free Toothpaste, Natural Sweet Mint
Activated Charcoal Schmidt’s Wondermint Fluoride-Free Toothpaste
Marc Lowenberg, DDS
Paula’s Choice
Sensodyne
The United Nations + Thomas & Friends (the reason Olivia was in NYC)
True Botanicals
Manic Panic Classic High Voltage Hair Dye (Jenn mentioned she used Rubine, but that was actually a different brand’s shade, see below)
La Riche Hair Dye in Rubine
Audrey Glass - she did Olivia's microblading
True Botanicals Nourishing Conditioner
True Botanicals Antioxidant Booster Powder
True Botanicals Nutrient Mist
True Botanicals Clear Pure Radiance Oil
True Botanicals Aromatherapy Oil in Stress Relief - coming soon!
Kjaer Weis Cream Blush (Olivia has used the shade Desired Glow)

#RaiseAWand
Naturopathica Mighty Mint Rescue Cream
Beekman 1802 True Grit Soap