Ep. 184: "CEO, Bitch!" with Julie Schott Of Starface

On this week’s episode, we start out by asking you guys for help. We’re working on a podcast about social selling and MLM—brands that rely on multi-level marketing—in the beauty space, and we want to know what questions you have. Nu Skin, Oriflamme, Arbonne, Rodan + Fields, Mary Kay, Younique, Avon…what do you want to know about these types of companies and this subset of the beauty biz? Email us at info@fatmascara.com with your questions and thoughts so we can address them in an upcoming episode.

Now, let’s get into the show! On episode 184, we interview Julie Schott, co-founder and CEO of Starface and former beauty director of Elle.com. She talks about the acne acceptance movement, hydrocolloid patches, her must-have beauty products and services—and coffee enemas, 90 Day Fiancé, and oversharing on Instagram. We also discussed Coty buying Kylie Cosmetics (full disclosure: we recorded this episode back in November when the news was fresh) and then we chat about ways to prevent raw skin and nose flakes when you have a cold.

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).

Coty
Kylie Cosmetics
Kylie Skin
Kylie Lip Kit
Fantasy by Britney Spears - who remembers this perfume?!
J. Lo’s many many many (25!) perfumes
Covergirl
Drunk Elephant (bought by Shiseido)
Too Faced (bought by Estée Lauder Companies)
It Cosmetics (bought by L’Oréal)
Kiehl’s Hydro-Plumping Serum
Weleda Skin Food - a forever favorite on Fat Mascara!
Kleenex Lotion Facial Tissues with Aloe & Vitamin E
Kleenex Cooling Lotion Tissues
Aquaphor
Q-tips - for applying the Aquaphor in/around your nose, obvi
Lumify Eye Drops
Aerin Lauder - not to be confused with Jennifer Aryn Goldstein Sullivan
Julie Schott
XO Jane
Elle
Starface
Starface Hydro-Stars
Starfacee Hydro-Stars Party Pack - with red and green stars!
CVS
#Pooptalk - read this
Everybody Poops - the book we mentioned
Psyllium husk powder - the supplement you add to smoothies when you need to “get moving” (i.e., you’re constipated)
Girl Talk - the most sexist, patriarchal, heteronormative, horrible board game
Sue Williamson
Teen Vogue Acne Awards
Rachel Strugatz
Brian Bordainick - co-founder of Starface (and Rachel’s husband!)
90 Day Fiancé - find more info on Caesar & Maria (the couple Jess & Julie were talking about) here
Urban Decay Brow Blade Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil & Ink Stain
Detox Massage L.A.
Nécessaire The Body Lotion
Nécessaire The Body Wash in Eucalyptus
Meri Kate O’Connor - Jenn’s colorist who moved to L.A. (you can find her here in L.A. or here in NYC)

#RaiseAWand - To shop all of our favorite “Raise A Wand” products, visit our Amazon.com store.
Pantene Rescue Shots
(we also mentioned John Frieda Luminous Glaze Clear Shine Gloss)
dpHUE Gloss+Sheer
(we also mentioned dpHUE Root Touch-Up Kit, Jenn’s must-have)

Ep. 183: Iconic Hairstylist Guido Palau's First Podcast Ever!

Guido Palau, Redken's global creative director, has been setting hair trends in the fashion world—and, frankly, the entire world—for years. Now he's opening up about his personal story, his favorite collaborators, the work he's proudest of, and what he wants to do next. We are so freaking excited to interview him for his very first podcast! Also in this episode: VSCO girls and Jaclyn Hill's second attempt at a makeup line.

VSCO - the app
”How ‘VSCO Girls’ Are Killing Makeup Sales—and Reshaping the Beauty Industry,” by Nicole Gull McElroy, in Fortune
Hydro Flask
Mario Badescu Rosewater Spray
Fjallraven Backpacks
Glossier
Tarte - Rainforest of the Sea!
Jaclyn Hill - Episode 117
Jaclyn Cosmetics
Guido Palau
Vidal Sassoon
Redken Triple Pure 32 Neutral Hairspray
Aveda Chakra 2 Balancing Pure-Fume Mist

#RaiseAWand - To shop all of our favorite “Raise A Wand” products, visit our Amazon.com store.
Oribe Power Drops Color Preservation Booster 2% Vitamin C Complex
Maybelline SuperStay Ink Crayon Lipstick, Matte Longwear Lipstick Makeup in Settle For More

Ep. 182: Breast Augmentations, Lifts, Reductions, Reconstructions & More with Dr. Adam Kolker

On this week’s episode, plastic surgeon Adam Kolker discusses all things boobs, including when medical insurance will pay for surgery, types of augmentations, different implants and their pros and cons, breasts growing back after surgery, and more. Plus, we talk about hotel fragrances and the new “It” cream.

“Hotel Scents - Love Them or Hate Them,” by Kelsey Ogletree, published in The Wall Street Journal
Gurney’s Montauk
Gurney’s Montauk signature scent candle
Gramercy Park Hotel
Le Labo Cade 26 - the proprietary scent created for Gramercy Park Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto - their signature matcha scent was designed by Air Aroma
Andaz Tokyo
The Don CeSar Hotel, St. Pete Beach
W Hotels Signature Room Scent
The new cult cream: Augustinus Bader The Cream
Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion
La Mer The Moisturizing Cream
Vintner’s Daughter Serum
Dr. Adam Kolker

#RaiseAWand - To shop all of our favorite “Raise A Wand” products, visit our Amazon.com store.
Kristofer Buckle Perfecting Foundation Stick
Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman

Ep. 181: Stephen Nilsen

This week we’re coming to you live from our (very warm) recording studio to talk about wild-crafting in beauty and give mothers and non-mothers some advice for dealing with dry, itchy skin. We also tell you everything a beauty aficionado should do when visiting New York City, like where to go on a fragrance-sniffing adventure, how to gain two inches in height from a blowout, and the best spot to eat a cookie or two while you enjoy a relaxing spa experience.

Our guest this week is Stephen Nilsen, a perfumer at Givaudan who created scents such as Madonna's Truth or Dare, Bond No. 9 Union Square, and Vera Wang Lovestruck. He’s got answers to all your burning fragrance questions, like: What's a "white floral" versus a "springtime floral"? Which molecule smells like toasted almonds? What is a "naturally derived" scent? We hope you guys love nerding out on perfume as much as we did!

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).

Alpyn Beauty
La Prairie Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Cream
Guerlain Imperial Anti-Aging Cream
Tata Harper Skincare
HATCH Belly Oil
MUTHA Body Oil
Guerlain Shalimar Fragrance
Thierry Mugler Angel
White Shoulders Eau de Cologne
Tommy Hilfiger True Star
With Love Hillary Duff
Commodity Fragrances
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
Louis Vuitton Attrape-Rêves
Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl
Christian Dior J’adore Eau de parfum
Clinique Happy Perfume
Monsieur Balmain By Pierre Balmain For Men
Crest Kids Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Strawberry Rush

#RaiseAWand - To shop all of our favorite “Raise A Wand” products, visit our Amazon.com store.
14 Days with Felicity Huffman Podcast

Jenn & Jess’s Top Beauty Spots in NYC:

Nails
Sweet Lily Spa (Serene, Shabby Chic, they might have given Jess a cookie)
JINsoon Hand & Foot Spa (Great pedicure)
Paintbox (Gel manicure, efficient service)

Facials
Naturopathica Spa (Jess’s fave spa in NYC, Jenn loves the recovery room)
Edyta @ Dr Paul Jarrod Frank (Jenn calls her extractions “divine”)

Hair
Dreamdry (multiple locations)
Merri Kate @ Eva Scrivo (Jenn goes to her for color)

“Fragrance Mile”
Olfactory NYC
D.S. & DURGA
Credo
Le Labo
Claus Porto
Cire Trudon
Fueguia 1833 Soho NYC
MiN New York

Ep. 180: Getting Witchy with Craig Jessup, Makeup Supervisor for Wicked Broadway

Can you believe that this is the first time we’ve sat down with a theatrical makeup artist? Neither can we! And it’s about time! This week, we chat with Craig Jessup, the makeup supervisor for Wicked on Broadway. He tells us about how his first makeup counter job, working with the late, great Kevyn Aucoin, and of course, working on The Great White Way. Happy Halloween, Fat Mascara Family!

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).

Make Up For Ever 12 Flash Color Case
Mac Pro Chromacake
Krylon Supracolor Range
Yasutomo Hake Flat Wash Brush
Alcone Company Makeup
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, Fragrance Free
Liquid Neutrogena Fragrance-Free Facial Cleanser
Skindanavia Makeup Primer Spray
Skindanavia Makeup Setting Spray
The Disney Food Blog

#RaiseAWand - To shop all of our favorite “Raise A Wand” products, visit our Amazon.com store.
Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Halloween Candy Variety Pack, 30 Count
Kirkland Signature Funhouse Treats Assorted Candy (Including Mike and Ike’s & Hot Tamales)

Ep. 179: Like My Hair? Gee, Thanks, Chris Appleton Did It

This week, we sat down with Chris Appleton, celebrity hairstylist and Global Creative Director for Color WOW. Chris’s clients include: Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Ariana Grande. We talk about what it means to be a “Global Creative Director,” how to achieve the perfect ponytail, and so much more. Before that, Jenn and Jess discuss MAC’s new global creative director, Drew Elliot; Instagram dolls; and the no-buy beauty movement.

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).

P.S. For 25% off any full-size Color Wow (non-sale) item, shop at colorwowhair.com and use code chris25 at checkout!

Go-To Skincare
Helena Collection Wigs
Color WOW Dream Coat Spray
iS Clinical Eclipse SPF 50+ Sunscreen
iS Clinical Super Serum Advance+
EltaMD UV Daily Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen
Drunk Elephant Skincare
Clarisonic Mia Smart
Chris Appleton’s Instagram

#RaiseAWand - To shop all of our favorite “Raise A Wand” products, visit our Amazon.com store.
IGK Mistress Hydrating Hair Balm
Nubian Heritage Lemongrass and Tea Tree Body Wash

Ep. 178: Ask a Facialist- Renée Rouleau

Aesthetician Renée Rouleau is here this week to answer all your questions: How to find a great facialist, how much treatments should cost, which at-home skincare devices are actually worth it, and more! Before that, we discuss your feedback to last week’s segment on bullying in the beauty industry and Jess reconsiders acrylic nails.

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).

Renée Rouleau Skin Type 6 Collection
Renée Rouleau Rapid Response Detox Masque
Renée Rouleau Anti Bump Solution
Renée Rouleau Triple Berry Smoothing Peel
Joanna Vargas Bright Eye Firming Mask
Shani Darden Daily Cleansing Serum
Lano Rose Hand Cream Intense
DERMAdoctor KP Duty Body Scrub

#RaiseAWand - To shop all of our favorite “Raise A Wand” products, visit our Amazon.com store.

Alchimie Forever Gentle Refining Scrub
Naturopathica Oat Cleansing Facial Polish

Ep. 177: We Still Need to Talk About Breast Cancer

In this episode, we talk pregnancy brain, bullying in the beauty industry (@esteelaundry), vegan cosmetics, and the renaming of that “powdered colored stuff” you put on your eyes. We also sit down to talk with Elizabeth Hurley, global ambassador for the Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Campaign. We talk about how important it is to conduct your own breast exams and be on top of your breast health.

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).

Limited Edition Pink Ribbon Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
Limited Edition Dramatically Different™ Moisturizing Lotion+ with Keychain
Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick
Estee Lauder Pink Ribbon Collection
Estee Lauder Companies Instagram - #endbreastcancer

#RaiseAWand - To shop all of our favorite “Raise A Wand” products, visit our Amazon.com store.

OPP With Corey Cambridge
Continuous Mist Spray Bottle

Ep. 176: Perfume, Tattoos, and Skateboards with D.S & Durga's Co-Founder

This week, while Jess was in L.A. visiting some friends, Jenn asked David Seth Moltz, co-founder of D.S & Durga, to be her co-host for this episode. David, a self-taught perfumer, started out mixing up his own fragrance concoctions in his Brooklyn home, when his wife Kavi Ahuja Moltz (the other half of D.S & Durga), suggested they start a business out of it, and the brand was born. Jenn and David talked tattoo care, what beauty can learn from streetwear, and pushing the art of perfume to more people.

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).

Kith x Malin + Goetz Collaboration
Monogram Studio Clothing
D.S & Durga I Don’t Know What Fragrance Enhancer
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady
Billy Jealousy Slush Fund Styling Mud
Jordan Samuel Skin

Shop D.S & Durga

#RaiseAWand - To shop all of our favorite “Raise A Wand” products, visit our Amazon.com store.

FONTAINES D.C Band (Spotify / Instagram)

Special Mini Ep: Our Favorite Beauty Buys from Sparked at Ulta Beauty

In this bonus mini podcast, we shopped (separately!) for our favorite beauty products from four emerging brands in the new Sparked at Ulta Beauty program: Uoma Beauty, Zoeva, Elcie Cosmetics, and Love Wellness. After that, we got together to compare hauls and share our tips for using the products. Here’s what we talked about:

Uoma Beauty Badass Icon Lipstick in Diana
Uoma Beauty Black Magic Lipstick in On Fire
Zoeva Basic Moment Eyeshadow Palette
Zoeva 104 Buffer Brush
Elcie Cosmetics Skin Reflector Highlighter in Rosey Blaze
Elcie Cosmetics The Glow Enhancer
Love Wellness Do It All Wipes

This commercial-free podcast was produced in partnership with our friends at Ulta Beauty (so, yes, it is #sponsored). Visit ulta.com/sparked to find out more and shop the Sparked at Ulta Beauty virtual experience.