Ep. 256: Why 1960s Trends Never Get Old & The Week’s Beauty News

We’re going back in time to celebrate '60s beauty trends, like winged eyeliner, the “cut crease,” and almond-shaped nails, and discuss the career of legendary hairstylist “Mr. Kenneth” Battelle. Plus: the surprising reason scented candles are getting bad reviews, makeup artist Monika Blunder line, a few new fragrance collaborations, and news about asbestos-tained talc in cosmetics.

Below you’ll find a list to some of 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). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Product list coming soon!

Ep. 255: How Dorit Kemsley Brings The Glam to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Beverly Beach founder and TV personality Dorit Kemsley shares stories from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills set, her best beauty tips, and her must-have products. Plus, she opens up about how being on the show has changed her and why her husband, PK, and her hairstylist, Justine Marjan, are her most trusted fashion and beauty advisors.

Below you’ll find a list to some of 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). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Dorit Kemsley
Beverly Beach
Pete (PK) Kemsley
Justine Marjan
Erika Jayne
Kyle Richards
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Beverly Beach Bombshell Bronze bronzer - Dorit mixes this in with her foundation
Sutton Stracke
Hailey Bieber - Dorit thinks Hailey’s wedding look was amazing
Elizabeth Taylor - she’s also a fan of Elizabeth Taylor’s wedding looks
Zelens Age Control Foundation in Beige
Zelens Age Control Foundation in Tan
Chanel Le Volume De Chanel Mascara
Kelley Baker Brow Defining Pencil
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
Serge Lutens Powder Blush No 1 (Brown) - Dorit loves this “bronzer”
Serge Lutens Makeup Remover Pads
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
Pat McGrath
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
Beverly Beach by Dorit Moisturizer, Exfoliator, and Self-Tanner - coming soon!

Raise A Wand:
Jess: Makeup By Mario Master Pigment Pro Pencil in Super Black
Jenn: Invisibobble Sprunchie

Ep. 254: Air-Drying for Volume & The Week’s Beauty NewsWeek’s Beauty News

Hair help is here! We tested root clips and air-drying methods that add volume without heat, and we’re sharing what really works. Plus, the week’s beauty news: Jennifer Aniston’s new beauty gig; Lush’s Twist and Curl hair collection; Rachel Zoe’s perfume line; and Leonard Lauder’s memoir.

Below you’ll find a list to some of 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). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Beauty News:
Rachel Zoe launches a fragrance collection
Rachel Zoe Fragrance Discovery Set
Vital Proteins taps Jennifer Aniston as chief creative officer
Leonard Lauder's book, The Company I Keep: My Life In Beauty, is now available
The Company I Keep: My Life In Beauty - link to buy!
Lush unveiled a collection of new haircare items for curly, coily and textured hair

Root Clipping:
DevaCurl “Deva Clipping” - how-to video from back in the day
Ouidad’s O.G. curl clips - Jenn mentioned this type, which is no longer available
Here’s what is available:
Curly Girl Double Prong Root Lifting Curl Clips
Volumizing Hair Root Clips
Classic Duck Clips - can be used for root clipping technique
Classic Double-Prong Clips - can be used for root clipping technique
And, here’s Jenn’s favorite of all the products she tried:
Curly World Pik Me Up

Raise A Wand:
Listener Julie: Psoriasis Honey
Jess: Jones Road Beauty Just A Sec in Golden Peach
Jenn: EcoTools Brush Cleansing Sheets

Ep. 253: Supermodel Karen Elson Thinks Modeling Needs am Overhaul

Model and musician Karen Elson gets brutally honest about her journey in fashion, and what needs to change. In this interview, Elson talks candidly about the personal challenges she went through with body image and bullying in the press, and where she feels the fashion industry was complicit. She also talks about progress in models' rights and inclusivity, two major areas where the business is beginning to make strides.

Below you’ll find a list to some of 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). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Karen Elson
The Red Flame by Karen Elson
Ward Stegerhoek - hairstylist Karen talked about
Garren - the other hairstylist Karen talked about
Pat McGrath - Mother needs no description
Steven Meisel
Steven Klein
Tim Walker

Raise A Wand:
Jenn: Sänger Hot Water Bottle
Jess: Cartier La Panthère Eau de Parfum

Ep. 252: Why Fragrance is Like Wine & The Week’s Beauty News

Find out how perfume ages and why that can change a scent for the better or worse. Plus, we’re sharing our favorite Crabtree & Evelyn products and the story of the brand’s evolution (in a segment sponsored by Crabtree & Evelyn). And, as always, we’ve got lots of news to discuss: a beauty initiative aimed at ending intimate partner violence; the latest celebrity beauty lines (yes, there are more!); and, in Jenn’s science corner, new research about the skin benefits of topical CBD.

Below you’ll find a list to some of 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). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Beauty News:
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty launched a new program, Abuse is Not Love, to help put an end to intimate partner violence
Kjaer Weis partners with artist Christina Zimpel
Oribe partners with artist Rowan Harrison of Two Tribes Pottery
Gemma Chan is the new face of L’Oréal Paris
L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 3.5% Pure Glycolic Acid
Pharrell Williams’ skincare line Humanrace is here
JLo’s skincare range is set to launch January 1
New molecules derived from cannabidiol are designed with more potent antioxidants

Crabtree & Evelyn*:
Crabtree & Evelyn Evelyn Rose Luminous Cleansing Balm
Crabtree & Evelyn Gardeners Collection Sweet Sap Hair Mask
Crabtree & Evelyn Gardeners Collection Sunbeam Glow Drops

* This segment is brought to you by Crabtree & Evelyn, one of the sponsors that helps make it possible for us to bring you the podcast each week. Learn more about the brand at crabtree-evelyn.com. BONUS: For 15% off first-time orders on their site, use the code FATMASCARA15 at checkout.

How Fragrance Ages:
Ben Krigler
Krigler Perfumes
Krigler Abrakaadabra
Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum

Raise A Wand:
Jocelyn from Nebraska: Cocofloss & Kopa Kuai Sea Salt Soaps
Jess: Find Your Happy Place Scented Candle, Home For The Holidays, Nutmeg And Sweet Cream
Jenn: Nourish by The Now Body Oil

Ep. 251: The Mother-Daughter Beauty Bond with Kimora Lee Simmons

The founder of Baby Phat, Kimora Lee Simmons, talks about the beauty collection she created with her daughters, Ming and Aoki; why beauty can be a bonding ritual; her thoughts on tattoos and plastic surgery (especially when it comes to her kids); and how to raise girls in the age of social media. Tune in for an open, honest conversation that’s filled with fabulosity.

Below you’ll find a list to some of 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). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Kimora Lee Simmons
Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons
Ming Lee Simmons
Aoki Lee Simmons
Baby Phat DIVINE Shimmer Dreams Set
Baby Phat ETHEREAL Shimmer Dreams Set
Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara
Blinc Mascara
Glossier Lash Slick
Cerave SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin - body lotion with exfoliating acids
Briogeo Haircare
Godiva Chocolates
Jhené Aiko
Lauren Conrad Beauty Lip & Cheek Tint in Peony

Raise A Wand:
Jenn: Kate Somerville DermalQuench Hyaluronic Acid Hydration Treatment
Jess: Reese’s Take 5

Ep. 250: Manicures During the Pandemic, Mink Lashes & The Week’s Beauty News

Will the salon manicure look the same when the pandemic is over? Can mink lashes ever be cruelty-free? We have definitive answers—and some deeper discussion on these topics. Plus, we’ll fill you in on the beauty headlines: Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals; a new Italian beauty marketplace; Ulta’s collaboration with Target; an invention that speeds up salon and spa services; and why bookstores smell so good.

Below you’ll find a list to some of 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). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Beauty News:
Mozzafiato.com - the Italian beauty marketplace with some of our favorite hard-to-find brands
Borghese - they make the OG fabulous mud mask Jenn mentioned
Marvis
Proraso
DashBar - salon & spa in Miami
PollyDash Chair
Ulta Beauty and Target announce a partnership
Olay is offering a limited-edition Orolay coat for Cyber Monday
Powell’s by Powell’s - the fragrance that smells like biblichor

Mink Lashes:
statement from PETA
LoveSeen - cruelty-free lashes
Some of our favorite vegan, cruelty-free makeup brushes:
It Cosmetics
KVD
Fenty Beauty
Urban Decay

Manicures During the Pandemic:
”Is This the End of the Manicure?” - the New York Times piece Jess mentioned
Miss Pop
Mabelyn Martin - the Paintbox creative director

Raise A Wand:
Michelle from Connecticut: A Natural Difference products, which she gets from her aestheticians at Amethyst Beauty Lounge
Jenn: Raising A Wand to our listener Alexandra, who did her own makeup for her wedding (and check out this goat-milk soap she recommended Basilwood Farm Itch Be Gone Soap)
Jess: The Drew Barrymore Show

Ep. 249: Busting Internet Skincare Myths with Dr. Ranella Hirsch

Is “fungal acne” real? Why is P50 so popular? What do TikTok skincare influencers get wrong? Are products that meet E.U. standards better? Do skincare dupes work as well as the originals? What’s the most you should pay for a hyaluronic acid product? Are you layering products correctly? One of our favorite dermatologists, Ranella Hirsch, MD, is here to answers all those questions—and more. Get ready to take notes!

Below you’ll find a list to some of 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). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Ranella Hirsch, MD
Atolla
Malassezia folliculitis - this might be what people are (mistakenly) calling “fungal acne,” which doesn’t exist, according to medical experts
Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes) - the bacteria responsible for acne
Sea Breeze
L’Oréal - owns “French pharmacy brands” such as Vichy, La Roche-Posay, Decléor
AP Group (colloquially called Amore Pacific) - owns many Korean skincare brands, including Amore Pacific, Sulwahsoo, Laneige, Innisfree, Mamonde
Fenty Fat Water
Biologique Recherche “1970” Original P50 Lotion - with phenol
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution - the “red exfoliant of death”
Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore - Ranella’s all-time favorite hydrator
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair BarriAIR-Skin Repair Cream - the closest dupe to her favorite hydrator from Skinceuticals
L’Oréal Revitalift Derm Intensives Vitamin C Serum - one of the least expensive vitamin C serums that actually works, according to Ranella
Vichy LiftActiv Peptide-C Ampoule
Sean Garrette - Ranella was very excited when he started following her on Instagram:)
IFRA Guidelines - the fragrance standards all brands must follow
John Prine - this musician is one of Ranella’s favorites
”Kings & Queens” - the TikTok song by Ava Max

Raise A Wand:
Jess: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Eye Base
Jenn: Lauren Conrad Beauty Lip & Cheek Tint in Peony

Ep. 248: Smooth Hair, Straight Teeth, a Strong Pelvic Floor & The Week’s Beauty News

Should a strong pelvic floor be on your wellness wish list? Yes! This week, we’re talking about a new treatment to improve your floor (and core) muscles and sharing hair tips and behind-the-scenes gossip from our Moroccanoil masterclass. Plus, there’s an Invisalign update, and lots of news to discuss: Costco exclusives, a back-to-the-salon initiative, the future of beauty subscription boxes, an Ikea beauty collab, and the fig body wash that’s about to become a cult favorite.

Below you’ll find a list to some of 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). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Product links coming soon. Sorry, fam! It’s been a crazy week and we are only a two-person operation at the moment. —Jenn

Ep. 247: Lauren Conrad on How to Develop Your Style & Your Career

It’s been 16 years since Lauren Conrad became a celebrity, and she’s figured out how to build a business and avoid fashion and beauty mishaps under the glare of the spotlight. In this intimate discussion, we talk about her podcast, her new line, Lauren Conrad Beauty, what she’s learned working in fashion—and why winged eyeliner never goes out of style.

Below you’ll find a list to some of 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). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Lauren Conrad
Asking for a Friend podcast
Leslie Bruce
Baby Little Co. by Lauren Conrad Bubble Bodysuit - this is Lake’s favorite outfit!
Women's LC Lauren Conrad Mid Rise Leggings - and these are Jess’s favorite!
Lauren Conrad Beauty
Lauren Conrad Beauty The All-Over Balm
Lauren Conrad Beauty Lipstick in Shell
Lauren Conrad Beauty Lip & Cheek Tint in Peony
Monty Don - the British gardener that Lauren thinks she’d be best friends with
”Gaslighter” by The Chicks

Raise A Wand:
Jess: elf Ride or Die Lip Balm in Tough Cookie
Jenn: Davines This Is A Shimmering Mist