Ep. 299: How to Be Kind to Your Face with Writer Valerie Monroe

Shift your self-criticism to self-compassion with the help of Valerie Monroe, creator of the How Not To F*ck Up Your Face newsletter. In this episode, Val discusses the power of de-objectifying your looks (and how she learned to do it); some of her favorite products; how to make skincare and makeup more fun; and a few things she knows for sure after serving as the beauty director of O, The Oprah magazine for almost 16 years.

Below you’ll find a list of 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 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).

Val Monroe
Ask Val - her column at O, The Oprah Magazine
How Not to F*ck Up Your Face - Val’s newsletter on Substack
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Moisturizer 
“Gone Girl” by Val Monroe
Laura Geller will exclusively use models over 40
“I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman” by Norah Ephron
Lumify Redness Reliever Eye Drops
Upneeq
Latisse
Mirror Meditation- the TEDTalk by Dr. Tara Well of Barnard
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+
Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil Ultra-Fine Shape & Define
Revlon Volume and Length Magnified Mascara
Nivea Vanilla Buttercream Lip Balm Sticks
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm
Hermès Le Jardin de Monsieur Li 
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Fragrance
Sun-In Hair Lightener Spray
Symphony No. 1 by Mahler
The Beatles

Ep. 298: The Truth About Skincare Expiration Dates & The Week’s Beauty News

Before you do any spring cleaning, listen to this! We talked to a cosmetic chemist about how long skincare products are safe and effective, and whether those expiration dates really matter. Before that: Does drinking chlorophyll water help with acne? Plus, lots of news to discuss: the trendy haircut we love (minus the name); why your favorite perfume might smell different next year; a surprising survey about sun-safety knowledge; and more.

Below you’ll find a list of 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:
Regina King’s “flob” at the Oscars - let’s just call it a sleek bob, shall we?
Millennials and Gen-Z lack a basic understanding of sun protection and skin cancer, according to an American Academy of Dermatology survey presented at its 2021 “Virtual Meeting Experience”
Sally Beauty’s Cultivate program:

Peculiar Roots
Uniqurl
Pattie Yankee Products
True & Pure Texture

Davidoff Cool Water launched Street Fighter editions of its perfumes
Davidoff Cool Water Street Fighter V: Champion Edition For Her - the Chun-Li scent!
New IFRA guidelines are requiring brands to reformulate on May 10, and consumers are upset that scents might change
Chlorophyll water is popular on TikToks, with people saying it can help with acne - but we haven’t found any proof that this is true! What we did find:

a study of 10 subjects showing topical application of chlorophyll (in the form of sodium copper chlorophyllin complex) improved acne
a study of 24 participants showing topical application of chlorophyll (in the form of a chlorophyll-lipoid complex) in conjunction with LED therapy showed improvement in acne

Do skincare products really expire?
Ron Robinson of BeautyStat
BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner

Raise a Wand:
Rachel from NYC: Trader Joe’s Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser
Jess: Shiseido Inner Glow Cheek Powder Aura Pink
Jenn: Carrière Frères Bay Laurel candle

Ep. 297: Demystifying Perfume with Fragrance Writer Tania Sanchez

We’re so excited to introduce you to the co-author of one of our favorite books, Perfumes: The A–Z Guide. In this interview, Tania Sanchez reveals the hidden love story in her book’s pages, explains how she thinks (and writes) about scent, and tells us about some of her favorite perfumes. Plus, we talk about how to move the fragrance world forward and make the art of perfumery more inclusive and easier to understand and enjoy.

Below you’ll find a list of 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).

Tania Sanchez
Perfumes, the A-Z Guide by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez
Jean Paul Gaultier D'ete - this is no longer available, but that’s a link so you can check out the bottle
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau de Toilette
Luca Turin - Tania’s husband and coauthor
The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell by Luca Turin 
Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum
Guerlain Champs Élysées Eau de Toilette
Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum
Guerlain L’heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Giorgio Beverly Hills
Dior Poison Eau de Toilette
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau de Parfum
Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum - the perfume that made Tania laugh out loud
Zoologist Perfumes
Lubin Perfumes
Parfums de Nicolaï
L’Artisan Parfumeur
Dusita Paris Perfumes
Parfum Satori
Etat Libre d’Orange Sécrétions Magnifiques - “I don’t want to be in an elevator with somebody wearing this,” says Tania
Dior J’adore Eau de Parfum
The Little Book of Perfumes by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune Eau de Toilette
perfumer Mathilde Laurent - she’s now in house at Cartier
Jean Patou Un Amour by Jean-Michel Duriez
G.K. Chesterton
Chrissy Teigen 
Guerlain La Petit Robe Noir
Zoologist Nightingale 
Le Lion de Chanel Eau de Parfum
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Eau de Toilette
Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl Eau de Toilette
Missoni by Missoni - the chocolatey fruity fragrance
Guerlain Mitsouko Eau de Toilette
Guerlain L’heure Bleu Eau de Parfum
Chanel Cristalle Eau de Toilette
Wet n Wild Lipstick
Little Red Corvette by Prince
Ian McKellen
Patrick Stewart

Ep. 296: Help for Droopy Eyelids & The Week’s Beauty News

If you have tired, sleepy-looking eyes, we’ve got help! We’re taking a closer look at a new prescription eye drop for ptosis and sharing other tricks to give droopy eyelids a lift, including a genius makeup tip that really works. Plus, lots of news to discuss: the trouble with doctors on TikTok; a new trend called “lip wings”; paying for Botox with Bitcoin; important sunscreen news for summer travel; Lizzo’s partnership with Dove to fight digital photo distortion; and more.

Below you’ll find a list of 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:
TikTok’s Dr. Caren Trisoglio Gargia had her medical license suspended for sharing videos of patients’ skin
“Lip Wings” are in on TikTok, and they look like a baby Joker
You can now pay for Botox with Bitcoin
The TSA misreported that you can carry on full-size SPF. You can’t!
Dove’s “The Selfie Talk” campaign encourages young women to use less appearance-changing editing on their photos

Droopy Lids:
Upneeq
Upneeq before and after photos
Drew Barrymore eyeliner hack
Drew uses: Flower Beauty Forever Wear Long-wear Eyeliner in Onyx
Jenn uses: Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner in Black/Brown

Raise a Wand:
Jacqueline: By Terry Mascara Terrybly Lash Growth Mascara
Jess: Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Jenn: Olive & June polish in Lava

Ep. 295: Happy Earth Day + Interview (Replay) with Michelle Wong of Lab Muffin

We've got a quick announcement about Earth Day and our virtual party, then it's on to the interview (a replay): Lab Muffin creator and science educator Michelle Wong, PhD, is going to change the way you think about beauty products. Together, we take a closer look at the clean-beauty movement, discuss the racist and colorist history of skin-lightening products, discuss how to evaluate user reviews for authenticity, and learn how to avoid confirmation bias so we can be better beauty consumers.

Below you’ll find a list of 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).

The Science of Climate Change Explained in the New York Times
Lab Muffin blog
The Evy SunMousse - the company claims their SPF will not wash off
The Environmental Working Group
Caroline Hirons - we interviewed her in Ep. 193 (and re-ran the episode this week!)
Fair & Lovely - the skin-lightening brand that’s changing its name to Glow & Lovely
Why do we still use whitening products? - the Lab Muffin article from June 7, 2020
Ep. 213 with Dr. Sobel’s advice for underarm discoloration - he recommends hydroquinone, and we discuss how the ingredient can be used differently—and is subjected to different cosmetic labeling & drug laws—depending on your skin issue and your country
Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant- this is one of Michelle’s favorite products
Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm - Michelle loves this cleanser
Rosehip oil - the first product Michelle fell in love with (the link is to one of Jenn’s favorite versions of the oil, from Trilogy)
Alaska from RuPaul’s Drag Race
Toum Lebanese Garlic Sauce - a recipe for toum, the Lebanese garlic spread that Michelle can’t get enough of

Ep. 294: Come to our Earth Day Party! + Interview (Replay) with Caroline Hirons

We’re hosting a virtual Earth Day party this Thursday and we want to tell you all about it (It’s free! And there's an amazing gift for all attendees!). After that, we’re replaying an interview with one of our favorite guests, Caroline Hirons. The skincare expert, aesthetician, and best-selling author gives us her no-nonsense take on “clean” beauty, INCI lists, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the beauty industry patriarchy, myths about pores, acid solutions, hyaluronic acid, and so much more. Plus, she shares the correct order to apply your skincare and some of her favorite products.

Below you’ll find a list of 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).

Join us for our (virtual) Davines Earth Day Party with Natasha Speth!
Caroline Hirons
Skin Care: The Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide by Caroline Hirons
Caroline Hirons Skincare Freaks Facebook Group
Sylvie Chantecaille
Chantecaille
Clarins
Environmental Working Group
The Goop Lab - the Netflix show
Glossier Solution
”Oh, Glossier” blog post
Pixi Glow Tonic
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion - there are five varieties in the U.S.; this is the OG 1970 version
Kérastase Reflection Mask for Color Treated Hair - Caroline loves the product but not the packaging
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix
Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum
Avène
Nerida Joy - facialist who is hands-on
Jordan Samuel - facialist who is hands-on
Renée Rouleau - facialist who is hands-on
Kate Somerville - facialist who loves a machine
Joanna Vargas - facialist who loves a machine
Emma Hardie Moringa Balm Cleanser
Pixi + Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse
Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion
Kate Somerville Line Release Under Eye Repair Cream
Clinique or Estée Lauder mascara
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Face Moisturizer Gel-Cream
Kate Somerville Deep Tissue Repair Cream with Peptide K8
Darphin Aromatic Purifying Balm
Haagen-Dazs Pralines & Cream Ice Cream
“Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross
Schitt’s Creek
Duran Duran

Ep. 293: All About Soap with Chris Buckley of Bradford Soap Works

You'll never look at a bar of soap the same way again after listening to this episode. Chris Buckley, executive vice president of customer experience at Bradford Soap Works, explains how soap is made, why some bars feel more luxurious than others, and what on earth a "syndet" bar is (and why derms love them). Also, Buckley gets into the soap world's impact on the environment, and how companies' and consumers' choices have an impact on the state of our planet. All this, and lots more bubbly trivia.

Below you’ll find a list of 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).

Join us for our (virtual) Davines Earth Day Party with Natasha Speth!
Chris Buckley of Bradford Soap Works
Love Beauty and Planet
Palm oil and deforestation article
Rainforest Alliance
Global Shea Alliance
Dove Moisturizing Beauty Bar
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar
Vanicream Cleansing Bar
Imperial Leather Soap
Lovely Day Bill Withers 
Hugh Grant
Love, Actually

Ep. 292: Solid Shampoo Bars & The Week’s Beauty News

We’re joined this week by our intern/Southern correspondent Valerie, who kicks off the episode with her favorite product—a skincare tonic that keeps her skin as bouncy as a Squishmallow. This week’s big topic: solid shampoo bars. We know they’re good for the environment, but how do you actually use them? Prepare to be surprised, because we’ve been doing it wrong this whole time. Before that, loads of beauty news to discuss: Estée Lauder Companies is winding down Rodin Olio Lusso; Kim Kardashian is getting into the skincare game; Jen Atkin partners with e.l.f. Cosmetics; Justine Bateman gets real about aging; and Guerlain offers a simple way you can help the bees.

Below you’ll find a list of 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).

Meet Intern Valerie:
Cow Squishmallow (these are out of stock everywhere! Valerie was just a trendsetter)
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Toner
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Sleeping Mask

Beauty News:
Estée Lauder Companies is closing Rodin Olio Lusso (listen to brand founder Linda Rodin on Ep. 72!)
Rodin Olio Lusso capsule collection on Jo Malone London’s website
Kim Kardashian is launching SKKn by Kim
Jen Atkin is collaborating with e.l.f. cosmetics 
Justine Bateman writes Face: One Square Foot of Skin
JESS’S ANIMAL HOUSE:
Guerlain kicks off KissKiss Chain on Instagram (post your virtual kiss using the KissKiss filter, tag @Guerlain and #GuerlainKissKissChain, and Guerlain will plan 10,000 honey-producing flowers)

Solid Shampoos:
Stylist Sara Smith of Colorcut Collective
Ethique Frizz Wrangler Bar
Lush Seanik Bar
Foamie Aloe You Vera Much Shampoo Bar
HiBar Solid Shampoo & Conditioner Bars
Kitsch Nourishing Shampoo Bar

Raise a Wand:
Anika from Idaho and Australia: Elta MD UV Sport
Jess: Guerlain Aqua Allegoria in Coconut Fizz Eau de Toilette
Jenn: Dr. Loretta Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

Ep. 291: The Future of Skin Cancer Treatment with Dr. Orit Markowitz

What does blue light do to your skin? Do all skin cancers need to be cut out? How do you know if a mole is cancerous or not? Dermatologist Orit Markowitz, MD, the founder of OptiSkin is here to answers all those questions and tell us about the latest (noninvasive!) advancements in skin cancer treatment—many of which she pioneered.

Below you’ll find a list of 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).

Dr. Orit Markowitz - She wants you to DM her if you have questions about a suspicious mole or skin cancer treatment. As she said on the podcast, many skin checks can be done virtually!
OptiSkin - Dr. Markowitz’s practice
HelioCare Antioxidant Supplements
DermTech Smart Sticker - more info on the “smart tape” that helps identify cancerous cells
dermatoscope
Reflectance confocal microscopy
Optical coherence tomography
Cesária Évora Spotify

Ep 290: Retinol Body Lotions & The Week’s Beauty News

We’re sharing some of the best retinol body lotions and dermatologist tips on how to use the—just in time for your legs and arms to come out of hiding. Plus, lots of news in the beauty world: China may ban the use of cannabis in beauty products; there’s an antibacterial “COVID perfume”; Skinceuticals launched a new vitamin C serum; Gwyneth Paltrow’s sunscreen-application technique (Jenn thinks she’s trolling us); and more.   

Below you’ll find a list of 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:
Gwyneth Paltrow doesn’t know how to apply sunscreen - check out her Vogue.com video 🙄
The Chinese government is proposing new legislation to prohibit the use of Cannabis and Cannabis extracts in cosmetics
Taiwanese brand La Moit has created an antibacterial body fragrance that it calls the 'perfect COVID perfume.' 
Sunday, April 4, was national Vitamin C Day, and Skinceuticals is expanding its iconic line of vitamin C serums
Skinceuticals Silymarin CF Serum
Allergy symptoms may be worse when you are experiencing psychological stress

Body Retinol:
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter
Dr. Karan Lal, aka @sirdermzalot
Medix 5.5 Retinol Cream with Ferulic Acid
PH Factor 5.5 Retinol Cream
Rosen Apothecary Anti-Aging Body Lotion
Chantecaille Retinol Body Treatment
Truly Anti Cellulite Resurfacing Body Serum

Raise a Wand: 
Claire from San Francisco: Bathing Culture Organic Mind and Body Wash
Package Free Shop - our listener Claire mentioned this in her review!
Jess: Violette_fr Baume Shine Complexion Universal Highlighter
Jenn: Magnetic Plush Paints from Nudestix - Jenn likes the Love Cloud shade from the Heaven & Earth Kit. The company calls it a soft pink, but the color on the website is way off; it’s more like a cool, dusty rose/lilac