Ep. 262: Mario Dedivanovic’s Makeup Masterclass (Replay)

Mario Dedivanovic—the founder of Makeup By Mario and makeup artist to stars such as Kim Kardashian, Christina Aguilera, and Priyanka Chopra—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. This episode features a new introduction and Raise A Wand segment, but the interview previously aired (episode 132). We’ll be back next week with all new episodes for 2021!

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).

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

Raise A Wand:
Jenn: Carthusia Meditrraneo Diffuser
Jess: Stretch’d

Ep. 261: Fat Mascara’s Annual Naughty & Nice List

It’s been a wild year in the beauty world! Listen in as we take you through our annual list of who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. We’re sharing the trends, moments, people, and products we loved this year, along with the things we’d rather not see in 2021. Happy Holidays, Fat Mascara Fam!

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).

1. Naughty: Hollywood Agents Telling Their Clients We Need More Celebrity Beauty Lines
Haus Laboratories - Lady Gaga’s beauty line
JLo Beauty - Jennifer Lopez’s beauty line
Fenty Skin - Rihanna’s skincare line
Humanrace - Pharrell Williams’ skincare line
Keys Soulcare - Alicia Keys’ beauty line
Gogo - Carmen Electra’s beauty line
TPH - Taraji P. Henson’s hair line
RareBeauty - Selena Gomez’s beauty line
EleVen - Serena Williams’ skincare lne
Happy Dance - Kristen Bell’s CBD line
Casa Zeta Jones - Catherine Zeta Jones’ beauty line
2. Naughty: Maskne
Skin damage among health care workers managing coronavirus disease
3. Nice: The Return of Science
BeautyStat - Ron Robinson’s skincare line
Ranella Hirsch
Charlotte Palermino
Ginger King
Michelle Wong of LabMuffin
4. Nice: A Push for Accountability & Transparency to Address Systemic Racism in the Beauty Industry
Aurora James’ 15% Pledge
Lauren Napier’s Consider Something Better
Sharon Chuter’s Pull Up For Change campaign
5. Naughty: Ridiculous TikTok Beauty Hacks
Using a lash curler to plump your lips
The purple shampoo challenge
Soap Brows
6. Naughty: Bad Beauty Journalism
7. Nice: Beauty Brands and People Who Donated to COVID Relief
Dial
Dove
TanLuxe
100% Pure
La Roche Posay
Estée Lauder
Cheryl Wischover
Caroline Moss
Kristina Rudolfo
Kathleen Hou
8. Nice: Realness on the Internet & Authenticity in the Influencer World
”Our Shared Unsharing” - the story by Stella Bugbee that Jenn mentioned
9. Nice: Beauty DIY
dpHue The Root Kit
Le Mini Macaron One-Step Gel Manicure - Jenn loves the Cherry Red shade
Dermapore Deep Cleansing Device
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Daily Foaming Wash Cleanser
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream
Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum
Trilogy Rosehip Oil
Amope Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File
10. Nice: Fat Mascara’s Top Episodes of 2020 Were All About Respecting Experience
Ep. 193: Caroline Hirons Stops The Nonsense
Ep 189: Embrace Your Age with Maye Musk
Ep 190: Anastasia Soare Talks Brows, Business, and Beauty
Ep. 196: Suzanne Somers Knows The New Way to Age
Ep. 213: Lisa Eldridge Teaches You to Be Your Own Makeup Artist

Ep. 260: The (Free!) Gift to Give Your Hairstylist & The Week’s Beauty News

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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:
Purito responded to their sunscreen “scandal”
Is Lady Gaga doing a Haus Laboratories skincare line?
Makeup artist Sir John teamed up with Barbie
Trojan (yes, the condom company) is launching perfume
The European Network of Official Cosmetic Control Laboratories found fragrance allergens in “fragrance-free” products
”Air-oxidized linalool: a frequent cause of fragrance contact allergy” - the study that estimated how many people are allergic to linalool

How to Support Your Favorite Beauty Professionals:
Jess got advice from:
Joanna Vargas
Mabelyn Martin
In short, they suggest:
1. Buy gift cards
2. Buy your hair/skin/nail products via their salons & spas
3. Write them reviews on Yelp, RealSelf, etc. (Jenn mentioned writing a review on New Beauty, but she meant Real Self!)
Heidi Waldorf - Jenn’s dermatologist

Use Those FSA/HSA Dollars:
What is an FSA?
The Amazon FSA/HSA Shop
FSA Store
Some FSA-eligible products we love:
EltaMD UV Daily Face Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 40
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen
Aquaphor
Burt's Bees Baby 100% Natural Multipurpose Ointment, Face & Body Baby Ointment
Colorescience Brush-On Sunscreen Mineral Powder for Sensitive Skin
Colorescience - to learn more about the brand
Brush On Block Mineral Sunscreen Powder SPF 30 (Touch of Tan)
ISDIN Mineral Brush Powder 50
*This segment was recorded prior to the passage of the second U.S. COVID-19 stimulus package, which will likely allow you to save any money remaining in your HSA/FSA accounts for use next year. (In previous years, you’ve had to use these dollars or lose them.) So, before you spent all your money on sunscreen, check with your employer to see if you can save it for (more important) medical costs next year.

Raise A Wand:
Ellie from Paris: NYX Worth The Hype Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara
Jenn: Esker Plantable Candle
Jess: Body Shop Body Butters

Ep. 259: How to Find Your Happyish Place with Kristen Bell

Actress Kristen Bell just might be the perfect person to guide us through a holiday season like no other: In this interview, we discuss the ups and downs of being empathetic, how beauty can boost your mood (and why it’s okay if it doesn’t), antidepressants, hot baths, hot-pink lipstick, and more. Plus, the creator of the CBD line Happy Dance shares the beauty backstories of some of her most iconic characters, including Sarah Marshall, Princess Anna, and Veronica Mars.

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).

Kristen Bell
Happy Dance - **Kristen is giving you a discount code! Visit doahappydance.com and use code MASCARA at checkout for 15% off!**
Lord Jones
Jenny Cho - Kristen’s hairstylist
Lord Jones X Tamara Mellon High CBD Formula Stiletto Cream
Ujjayi Natural Activated Charcoal Deodorant - Citrus Thyme - Kristen Bell’s (and Princess Anna’s!) favorite deodorant

Raise A Wand:
Jess: Naturopathica Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel (we both also love the Naturopathica Oat Cleansing Facial Polish & Naturopathica Lavender Protective Moisturizer)
Jenn: The “Date” #1 Primer Shade from Charlotte Tilbury Supernudes Easy Eye Palette

Ep. 258: Why Celebrities Don’t Talk About Their Botox & The Week’s Beauty News

Why don’t more celebrities and influencers open up about what it *really* takes to look the way they do? On this episode, we discuss how their honestly could be beneficial to others, and why it’s important to remember that “looking good for your age” is a privilege not afforded to everyone. Plus, lots of beauty news to share: the legacy of Benefit Cosmetics co-founder Jane Ford; Jo Malone London’s floral collaboration; the FTC cracking down on razor monopolies; Young King, a new line for boys with textured hair; and the expansion of Martha Stewart’s CBD line.

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:
Remembering Jean Ford, the co-founder of Benefit Cosmetics
The FTC wants to prevent P&G from buying the razor company Billie
Martha Stewart brings her CBD line to Vitamin Shoppe
Jo Malone London collaborates with florist Enchanted Express
New brand alert: Young King for boys with textured hair
Australian woman blames Sarah Jessica Parker Stash perfume for her recent kangaroo attack

Botox Transparency:
Jennifer Lopez says she’s never had Botox
Botox Cosmetic
Dysport
Xeomin

Raise A Wand:
Jenn & Jess: Marine Toys for Tots - please support Jess’s fundraiser!

Ep. 257: Self-Care, Serums, and Shiatsu with the Hosts of Gloss Angeles

Beauty journalists Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan, hosts of the podcast Gloss Angeles, are here to talk about the “West Coast” beauty aesthetic, how their approach to beauty has changed as they’ve gotten older, their self-care strategies, which products they think you don’t need—and which ones you definitely do. It’s a special beauty podcast collaboration, and we’re so excited to welcome Sara & Kirbie to the Fat Mascara Fam!

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).

Gloss Angeles - click here to listen!
Kirbie Johnson
Sara Tan
Bustle
PopSugar
Michael Breus - the Sleep Doctor
The Power of Great Sleep: Change Your Routine, Change Your Life (Featuring The Sleep Doctor) - the Gloss Angeles podcast with Michael Breus
Amanda Montell - write, author, linguist
Is the Beauty Industry a Cult? Linguistically, Maybe. Featuring Author and Linguist Amanda Montell - the Gloss Angeles podcast with Amanda Montell
Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language - Amanda Montell’s book
Peloton
Cody Rigsby - Kirbie’s favorite Peloton instructor
Shiatsu Shane - his YouTube channel is Kirbie’s self care
@itsblitzzz
JadeyWadey 180 - check out her YouTube
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater
Wet n Wild Eyeliner
Jennifer Lawrence
Zoe Kravitz
puppy chow - a recipe for Kirbie’s most indulgent snack
Fruity Pebbles Mochi Donuts from King’s Hawaiian Bakery
”Lonely Boy” by Andrew Gold - Kirbie’s pump-up song
”Mo Money Mo Problems” - Sara’s pump-up song
Makeup by Mario - Kirbie raises a wand to the whole line!
Elvie Breast Pump - Sara raises a wand to this breast pump

Raise A Wand:
Jenn: Mother Dirt’s (rebranded) skincare line - the Mother Dirt Probiotic Foaming Cleanser is great if you have rosacea!
Laubahn Scent Infused Face Masks

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