Ep. 430: The Truth About Hair Products With Sister Scientist Erica Douglas (Replay)

Can you become immune to a shampoo? Is silicone really that bad? Do you actually need a heat protectant? Cosmetic chemist Erica Douglas, aka @SisterScientist, is here to answer all those questions, demystify the confusing world of hair products, and share some of her favorite stylers, treatments, shampoos, 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 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).

Sister Scientist’s Instagram
Sister Scientist’s website
mSEED Group
Adwoa Beauty Baomint Leave In Conditioner Styler
Pattern Curl Gel
Alodia Nourish & Heal Organic Black Soap Shampoo
Cantu Beauty
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
Maybelline Lasting Drama Matte Eyeliner
The Lip Bar Nude Lipsticks
The Lip Bar Tinted Skin Conditioner
ORS Carrot Oil Cream
ORS Hair Mayonnaise
Morgan Freeman
Up by Cardi B
WAP by Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion
Cycles by Jonathan McReynolds

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Ep. 429: Lisa Eldridge Teaches You To Be Your Own Makeup Artist (Replay)

This week’s episode with Lisa Eldridge will inspire you to be your own makeup artist! Lisa, who says she “loves faces,” grew up finding beauty and color in everything she saw. She tells us how she’s inspired by art and the world around her, and how she knows which faces will be “makeup eaters” and which won’t. She also shares the backstory of her YouTube channel, including her initial hesitation with making videos and how she overcame self doubt.

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).

Lisa Eldridge talked about:
Lucian Freud - one of the painters Lisa mentioned
Lisa’s YouTube Channel
Lauren Luke’s YouTube Channel - one of the first YouTube beauty creators (Lisa mentioned her channel)
Tara Mohr - the author and motivational speaker Jess mentioned
Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead - the book by Tara Mohr
The “No Makeup” Makeup Look - one of Lisa’s most popular videos
Lisa’s Concealing Technique - another of Lisa’s popular videos
Best and Worst Moments in History - another of Lisa’s popular videos
Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer - the concealer Jenn mentioned
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Camouflage Concealer
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
Laura Mercier Longwear Concealer - heavy enough to cover capillaries
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer
Lisa Eldridge Lipsticks
Lisa’s Jewelry Shop
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector
Makeup Forever Ultra HD Foundation
Lancôme Mascaras
Some of the Japanese mascaras Lisa likes:
Sensai Kanebo Mascara
DHC Mascara Perfect Pro Double Protection - a tubing mascara that gives you really defined lashes
Dolly Wink Mascara - the drugstore brand of mascara Lisa buys when she’s in Japan
Z Palettes - the palettes Lisa uses in her pro kit
Surratt Beauty Artistique Eyeshadows - Lisa likes to make her own palettes with these
Clinique Stay Matte Oil-Free Makeup - the first beauty product Lisa fell in love with
Vegan Magnum Ice Cream Bars
Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia album - Lisa’s current favorite pump-up music
Lagom Cellus Sun 50+ SPF - Lisa “raises a wand” to this amazing Korean sunscreen

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Ep. 428: How Special-Effects Teeth Are Made For Movies with Gary Archer (Replay)

Dental technician Gary Archer has made specialized teeth for hundreds of movies and TV shows, including Austin Powers, PEN15, The Wolf of Wall Street, Mrs. Doubtfire, Interview with the Vampire, and more. He explains how he collaborates with Special FX makeup artists to create a character's look and tells us which movie smiles he’s made that you probably didn’t realize were fake. Plus, he shares stories from his work with actors like Kirsten Dunst, Tom Hanks, Adam Sandler, and others.

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).

Gary Archer
Greg Cannom
Robin Williams
Mrs. Doubtfire Teeth Scene
Ralph Maccio 
The Karate Kid
GA Enterprises
Austin Powers
Mike Myers
Matthew Mungle
Castaway Tooth Extraction Scene
Interview with the Vampire (his most challenging project!)
Tom Hanks’s Teeth in The Green Mile
Matthew McConaughey’s Teeth in Gold
Ben Mendelsohn’s Teeth in Ready Player One
PEN15
Jonah Hill and his Wolf of Wall Street Teeth
Stan Winston
Kirsten Dunst’s Teeth in On Becoming a God in Central Florida 
Viola Davis’s Teeth in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Old Spice After Shave (the first product he fell in love with)
Michael Caine
Sean Connery
Nights in White Satin by Moody Blues 

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Ep. 427: Butt Lifts, Tummy Tucks & More with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ryan Neinstein

What body changes are possible with plastic surgery? Dr. Ryan Neinstein, MD, is here to tell us. He explains how he sculpts bodies with liposuction, EmSculpt, breast boosts, fat transfer, tucks, “mommy makeovers,” Brazilian (and non-Brazilian!) butt lifts, and more. He also tells us why he won’t do CoolSculpting, shares tips for finding a surgeon and getting the most out of a surgical procedure—and reveals the surprising reason why some celebrities’ waists look so tiny.

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).

Dr. Ryan Neinstein
Neinstein Plastic Surgery
EmSculpt
Modern Mommy Makeover
Brazilian Butt Lift
Tummy Tuck
CoolSculpting

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Ep. 426: Greenwashing, Perfume on Planes & The Week’s Beauty News

A new report says many of the sustainability claims made by beauty companies aren’t true—but we found a service that helps you vet the eco-friendliness of your favorite products. Jenn takes you behind the scenes of a story on natural skincare ingredients that she wrote for Allure. Plus, perfume for your ice cream, a heated debate about wearing fragrance on a plane, brightening concealers, a smoothing body serum that actually works, and the best Spotify playlist to help you get your beauty sleep.

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 TikTok 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).

Intro:
Literie I Have a Cabin Upstate Candle

Beauty News:
Studies have identified that 40% to 70% of beauty product sustainability claims could be exaggerated, misleading or false
Beauty Heroes
Provenance
Pai - a brand on Cult Beauty that uses Provenance, a Tech Company that Vets Sustainability Claims
Ren - a brand on Cult Beauty that uses Provenance, a Tech Company that Vets Sustainability Claims
The Latest Advancements in "Natural" Beauty - Jenn’s story for Allure
Olos Soothing Restorative Cream - Jenn Wrote About This Cream with Fermented Aloe in Her Allure Story
”AITA for telling the girl next to me on the plane that her fragrance was too strong?” - Reddit post
Salt & Straw Culinary Perfume

Raise A Wand:
Listener Emily: Kosas Revealer Super Creamy & Brightening Concealer
Jess: Ocean Sleepy Soundtrack
Jenn: Paula's Choice 5% Niacinamide Body Serum (side note: it also helps with Jenn’s butt bumps, which Dr. Dendy Engelman diagnosed as foliculitis and recommended Hibiclens to help with)

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Ep. 425: The Art of Small Beauty with Makeup Artist Dick Page

For more than 30 years, makeup artist Dick Page has been playing with color and painting the faces of everyone from Christy Turlington to Bella Hadid. In this interview, he talks about his career, the disappearing art of subtlety, how the way we view images today has changed the way we think about beauty, and the not-so-secret trick for achieving one of his signature looks: dewy, balmy, glowing cheeks.

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).

Dick Page
Make up for Ever 12 Flash Color Case Multi-Use Palette
Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color
L'oreal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant
Aquaphor Healing Ointment

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Ep. 424: Eyeshadow Tips, CBD Skincare Concerns & The Week’s Beauty News

Jenn shares a makeup artist’s tips for applying eyeshadow that she and Jess had never heard before. Plus, a new report found that some CBD skincare products unknowingly contain THC (and one researcher has raised concerns that using them could potentially cause someone to fail a drug test!). We’re also talking about Bobbi Brown’s new role at Augustinus Bader; a perfume launch and vibe shift at Victoria’s Secret; and the squishy sandals and cushiony lip balm that got us to Raise a Wand this week.

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 TikTok 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).

Intro:
Kate McLeod Daily Stone Solid Body Moisturizer

Beauty News:
Victoria's Secret Launches Bare Eau de Parfum, The Brand's NEW Fine Fragrance That Is Authentic To You
Zoe Ghertner
Victoria's Secret Bare Eau De Parfum
Glossier Glossier You
Bobbi Brown Is Augustinus Bader’s New Chief Creative Advisor
Augustinus Bader the Rich Cream
Glamglow Follows Smashbox Out of U.K., Ireland
Study Shows Widespread Mislabeling of CBD Content Occurs for Over-the-Counter Product
From the article above: ”’Recent research has shown that people who use CBD products containing even small amounts of THC could potentially test positive for cannabis using a conventional drug test,’ says study lead author Tory Spindle, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This has not been determined for topical CBD products, but the authors are currently studying it.”

Eyeshadow Tips:
Nick Lujan
Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Eyeshadow Palette Collection

Raise A Wand:
Listener Anna: Naked + Thriving Rejuvenate Restorative Facial Oil
Jess: Cloud Slides
Jenn: Sunnies Face Lip Treat

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Ep. 423: How to Clean & Organize with #cleantok pro Vanesa Amaro

Professional housekeeper Vanesa Amaro is here to organize your home and bathroom—and answer all your beauty-related cleaning questions. How do you clean a hairbrush? What’s the best way to sanitize a makeup bag? What removes makeup fingerprints from doors? Which cleaning products should you use if you’re sensitive to fragrance? How do you get rid of the gunk on your electric-toothbrush charger? Vanesa—aka the Queen of Clean on TikTok—has all the answers. Plus, she shares her secret for a manicure that lasts two weeks and the technique that sets her makeup for 18 hours.

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).

Vanesa Amaro - her TikTok
Vanesa Amaro - her Instagram
Vanesa Amaro’s Cleaning E-Book
Dollar Tree
Target
Zep Foaming Wall Cleaner
Scrub Daddy Melamine Eraser Sponge
MadeSmart acrylic organizers from Amazon - Vanesa uses these to organize toiletries
Clorox Scentiva Multi Surface Cleaner Tahitian Grapefruit Splash - Bleach Free
Fabuloso Professional All Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser
Áthos Living X Vanesa Amaro Peppermint Bathroom Cleaner
Mr. Siga Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Mr. Siga Ultra Fine Microfiber Cloths for Glass
Fable & Mane Holiroots Hair Oil - Vanesa has trichotillomania and this helped her regrow her hair
Fable & Mane Holiroots Hydrating Conditioner
Fable & Mane Holiroots Hydrating Shampoo
Fable & Mane Holiroots Hair Mask
Tatcha the Silk Canvas
Belif the True Cream - Aqua Bomb
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Liquid Foundation
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Ben Nye Final Seal- Matte Makeup Sealer
Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

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Ep. 422: Vabbing, Copper Peptides & The Week’s Beauty News

Jess & Jenn are…intrigued? amused? perturbed?...by vabbing, a *very* personal fragrance trend. Plus: a debate about the size of soda cans; the collagen-boosting power of copper peptide face serums; a U.K. hair stylist who creates oil-absorbing mats from human hair; showerscaping with eucalyptus; a super-giftable candle line Jess is obsessed with; and why the heritage-rich ingredients mamey sapote and qasil are popping up in more skincare.

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 TikTok 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).

Intro:
Diet Coke mini cans
Trinny London Be Your Best Enzyme Balm Cleanser

Beauty News:
Vabbing: The TikTok trend that says you should use vaginal juice as perfume
Secret Keepers Club
Lovers and Friends with Shan Boodram
Julianne Moore Becomes Hourglass Ambassador, Face of Latest Campaign
Idris and Sabrina Elba on their new skincare line
S'able Labs Qasil Cleanser
“Vampire facial” spa owner faces up to 7.5 years in prison
By the Numbers: 2023’s Top Skincare Ingredients
Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide
The Ordinary ''Buffet'' + Copper Peptides 1%
Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum
Emma Hardie Lift & Sculpt Firming Neck Treatment - with mamey sapote (pouteria sapote)
”I Discovered an Unusual Use For Human Hair, So Now I Collect It”
Greenwave Hair Workshop

Raise A Wand:
Listener Julia: First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub
Jenn: eucalyptus (from Sunny’s, the best little flower shop in New York City!)
Jess: Literie 28th Street Flower Market Candles

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Ep. 421: Cat Marnell is Healthy, Happy, and Still Obsessed with Beauty Products

We catch up with former beauty editor Cat Marnell, the author of How to Murder Your Life and creator of the Patreon column Beautyshambles. She reminisces about the heyday of magazines and tells us she's ready for her next creative endeavor now that she’s healthy (she says she wishes she could use the word “sober” because she's "so close"). We discuss how her relationship with her appearance changed during rehab, and talk about $4,000 pillows, $3 eyeliners, and what she and her friends (Julia Fox, Leah McSweeny, Rachel Rabbit White, et al.) do for fun.

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).

Cat Marnell
How to Murder Your Life
Beautyshambles on Patreon
Jean Godfrey-June
Charlotte Rudge
Heather Catania
Felicia Milewicz
Jane Larkworthy
Chrissie Miller
XOJane
Carine Roitfeld
Hibba Beauty Studios
Neelam Style - eyebrow threading & tinting
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask
Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel
Skinceuticals C E Ferulic
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen Fluid Spf 50 - Tinted:
Bobbi Brown Foundation
Charlotte Tilbury Foundation
Wet N Wild Color Icon Kohl Eyeliner Pencil Baby's Got Black:
Prestige Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette :
The Limit - dance fitness classes
Cindy Crawford Shape Your Body Workout with Radu
Leah McSweeney
Julia Fox
Rachel Rabbit White
Elena Ferrante
Zoe Deutch
Chloe Grace Moretz
Ashley Benson
Nina Dobrev

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