Ep. 502: You’re Invited to Our Book Club, Skin Boosters & The Week’s Beauty News

We’re doing a live, virtual book club next week (Sept. 27, at 8 PM ET), and you’re invited! We’ll be discussing Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier with author Marisa Meltzer, and we want you to be there. Get all the details and RSVP at fatmascara.com/bookclub. Now, on to this episode, where we’re chatting about why candles may be better than crossword puzzles (for memory loss); the arrival of “skin booster” injections in the U.S.; the empowerment of models at New York Fashion Week; a perfume that smells like a phonebook; the best concealer for under-eye circles; and so much 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 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:
Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier
RSVP to our book club here.
Kindred Black Simmer Down Body Oil

Beauty News:
Model Megan Milan at NYFW
Falguni Shane Peacock show, where the crowd applauded the model who took of her shoes
Skin Boosters: Skinvive By Juvéderm
Science Corner: “Overnight olfactory enrichment using an odorant diffuser improves memory and modifies the uncinate fasciculus in older adults”
The Essential Oil Company, in Portland, OR
You can now buy perfume that smells like the Yellow Pages

Raise A Wand:
Listener Anya: BDK PARFUMS | Gris Charnel Eau de Parfum
Jess: LAURA MERCIER | Secret Camouflage Concealer
Also mentioned in our concealer discussion:
GLOSSIER | Stretch Concealer
KOSAS | Revealer Super Creamy & Brightening Concealer
KEVYN AUCOIN | The Sensual Skin Enhancer
Jenn: KOSAS | Air Brow Clear + Clean Lifting Treatment Eyebrow Gel

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The Red Carpet Look with Makeup Artist Kate Lee

Celebrities should be grateful that makeup artist Kate Lee did not listen to the school counselor who told her to become an optician. Instead, she enrolled in aesthetician school, started doing editorial and backstage makeup, and then began working with Kate Winslet when the actress was just “a wee child.” Today, the CHANEL makeup artist works regularly with clients such as Keira Knightley, Charlize Theron, and Nicola Peltz Beckham. Listen in as she shares her story, her CHANEL must-haves, and the candle shops she’s obsessed with.

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).

Kate Lee
Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Matte Liquid Lip Colour - Experimente - Jenn wore in honor of Kate
Billy Elliot - a coming-of-age movie Kate empathized with
Keira Knightley
Ben Skervin - Keira’s hairstylist
Leith Clark - Keira’s stylist
Academy Awards - a good red carpet that captures flattering images
Cannes Film Festival - the best red carpet that captures ambient light for the most flattering photos
Kate Winslet - another celebrity Kate has worked with from young age
Charlize Theron
Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum - Kate loves this serum and the whole Hydra Beauty skincare line
Monika Blunder
MONIKA BLUNDER BEAUTY | Kissen Lush Lipstick Crayon
Mara Roszak
ROZ | Santa Lucia Styling Oil
Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Long Lush Treatment Mascara - Indigo Blue
Chanel Eau De Cologne Les Exclusifs De Chanel
CHANEL | Huile de Jasmin Revitalizing Facial Oil
Diptyque Feu De Bois (Fire Wood) Small Scented Candle
Trudon Deux
Perfumer H
Officine Buly
Officine Universelle Buly (Buly 1803) Scented Candle in Sacre
Beetlejuice - favorite movie
ARTS&SCIENCE - favorite store in Tokyo where Kate just bought a black linen shirt

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Ep. 501: The World’s Longest Mullet, Chapped-Lip Tips & The Week’s Beauty News

It’s a grab bag of high-low delights this week: The new François Nars documentary; a product that claims to get rid of the smell of weed; tips for chapped lips; a South Asian-inspired makeup brand at Sephora; the soon-to-launch Liberty London perfumes; and, yes, the world’s longest mullet. Plus, we raise wands to a sensual and witchy perfume, the drugstore shampoo and conditioner that never fails, and a cream blush stick in a plastic-free (compostable!) container. 

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:
The Best Surprise Moments From Bruce Springsteen’s Three-Night New Jersey Stand
Hero Cosmetics
Beauty is Boring - makeup artist Robin Black’s account
Kulfi - a new South Asian-inspired line at Sephora
KULFI BEAUTY | Heirloom Satin Lipstick in First Sari - the satiny berry lipstick Jenn loves
Joanna Coles - one of Jess’s favorite editors

Beauty News:
Can a Department Store Build Its Own Beauty Brand? Liberty Bets Yes.
Frank Voelkl - one of the perfumers working on Liberty London fragrances
Le Labo Santal 33 Eau De Parfum - created by Frank Voelkl
Pierre Negrin - another perfumer working on Liberty fragrances
Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau De Parfum - created by Pierre Negrin
Tom Ford White Patchouli - created by Pierre Negrin
Ann Demeulemeester Is Launching a Debut Scent, 10 Years After Leaving Her Namesake Brand
Ann Demeulemeester "A" Parfum
SCENTAIR® RELEASES NEW CANNABIS ODOR NEUTRALIZER
Scentair Cannabis Neutralizer
Unknown Beauty: François Nars
Lisa Immordino Vreeland
This Giant-Sized Lipstick Mobile Is Painting The Town Red, Very Literally
'Is that your hair?' Tennessee woman sets Guinness World Record for longest mullet

Raise A Wand:
Listener Sarah: Régime Des Fleurs Là-Bas
Jenn: Attitude Oceanly Cream Blush Stick in Happy Berry
Jess: Dove Shampoo and Conditioner

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Back-to-School Beauty & Trend Forecasting with Gen Z Expert Casey Lewis

Casey Lewis, author of After School, a Substack newsletter about youth culture and Gen Z trends, has made a career of talking to (and about) teens and young adults. She’s here to explain why those ridiculously named beauty trends (pumpkin-spice makeup anyone?) go viral and the larger cultural implications of micro-trends; which brands and products everyone wants this back-to-school season; the speed of today’s trend cycle; how teen media has evolved over the past 20 years; the draw of nostalgia—and the beauty products she’s personally obsessed with. 

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).

Casey Lewis
After School - Casey’s newsletter
Thank You Atoosa - Casey’s IG account
YPulse
Teen Vogue
Alix Earle - the TikTok influencer
A Mascara Drama Unfolding on TikTok Raises Questions About Authenticity Among Beauty Influencers
Drunk Elephant - considered “starter” skincare for junior high kids, according to one teen
Charlotte Tilbury - popular with teens
Glossier - another brand popular with teens
Glossier Lash Slick
Bubble Skincare - built a Gen Z cohort of fans on Geneva 
Rare Beauty
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - a must-have in “back to school” shopping hauls
Glossier Boy Brow
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara - the OG must-have mascara
North Face Borealis Backpack - on-trend backpack
Garage Chicago Low Rise Cargo Pant - very big for back to school
Fake freckle products have become viral on TikTok, as people with real freckles are bemused by the new trend, saying they used to cover theirs up
Here’s a Rundown on the Clean Girl Aesthetic That’s Dominating TikTok RN
Yes, Cottagecore Is Still a Thing (These 15 Outfits Are Proof)
Lip Smacker Lip Balm Dr Pepper
MAC Clear Lipglass
Lancôme Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss
Sally Hansen Airbrush Leg Makeup Spray - an item Casey thinks should make a comeback
Clinique 3-Step Intro Kit - Casey’s must-have as a teen (also poised for a comeback?)
John Frieda Sheer Blonde
John Frieda Twins
Emma Chamberlain
Kylie Jenner Dyed Her Hair Sky Blue for the New Year
Eva Chen
Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation - Casey mixes Light 4 and Medium 4
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint - Porto Ferro St
Youthforia BYO Blush
Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream
Cake Beauty Curl Friend Defining Curl Cream
Daily Candy
Hanson - MMMBop
Sarah Jessica Parker

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Ep. 500: Surprise Guest! Deeply Fabulous Memories! & The Week’s Beauty News

Before we get into the news, we share a few highlights from the past 499 episodes, including proud moments, embarrassing stories, and all-time favorite products. Then, let’s talk about skincare for astronauts, Marc Jacobs Beauty, New York Fashion Week, Paco Rabanne’s makeup line, and the backstory of Chanel’s Lucky Chance diner. After that, it’s time to welcome a very special guest (hint: Buckle Up!) to celebrate our milestone episode. Plus, we’ll Raise A Wand and give you some important homework: Tell us about the perfumes you wear when you want to feel more attractive—to others, to yourself, to the universe…whatever that means to you!

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:
Ep. 117: The New Television with Jaclyn Hill
Ep. 11: Let’s Spill the Real Tea with Patrick Starrr and Manny MUA

Best Product We Learned About from Listeners:
High Garden Bladder Releaf Tea
High Garden Einstein Tea
Mooncat Nail Polish

A Raise A Wand That's Already Been Discontinued:
Marc Jacobs Beauty – but it’s coming back!
Sally Hershberger Hair Glam Waves Style Shaper - a discontinued product that was Jenn’s go-to hair product for perfect waves

Most Embarrassing Moments:
Jenn and Jess at Indie Beauty Expo (see above)
Fat Mascara Ep. 74 - where Jenn had a minor laughing fit over a crystal-charging anecdote

Favorite Sponsor of All Time:
Storyworth - unique gift idea, sparks conversations you might not have had
HelloFresh
Quince Linen Short Set - great to wear everywhere!

Proudest Moments:
Fat Mascara Ep. 54 - where Jenn got her Fat Mascara tattoo and took Jess along
The Life-Changing Magic of Clogs - article in The New Yorker where Fat Mascara was mentioned

Funniest Moments:
Ep. 201: How To Take Better Photos With Nigel Barker - where Nigel taught Jess to smize!
Ep. 227: Kim Kardashian West & Allison Statter On Friendship And Their New Beauty Collection - where Kim Kardashian was early, waiting for the interview to start

Dream Guest(s):
Pat McGrath
Rihanna
Kate Berlant from Poog

Beauty News:
Marc Jacobs Beauty Is Coming Back
NYFW - Spring/Summer ‘24
Paco Rabanne Makeup
Diane Kendal - runway makeup artist working on Rabanne Makeup

Science Corner:
‘Cosmology’: The Japanese skincare range designed for astronauts

Quirky Neighborhood News:
Chanel Lucky Chance Diner

Commemorating This Episode with Special Guest… Kristofer Buckle!
Kristofer Buckle
Ep. 86: Commitment To Glamour
Ep. 204: Makeup Artist Kristofer Buckle Is Back!
“We Must Go Free” - promo single by IKON (aka, Kristofer!)
Mariah Carey - I’ll Be There

Raise A Wand:
Jess: Kindred Black Unicorn Multiuse Oil
Jenn: Ourself Lip Conditioner - Sunset Tint
Listener Megan: Maison Louis Marie no.04 Bois De Balincourt Eau De Parfum

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Legendary Hairstylist Garren Shares His Story

Hairstylist Garren transformed models into supermodels (Linda Evangelista, Karlie Kloss), helped celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Madonna create their looks, and co-founded the hair line R+Co during his long and legendary career. In this interview, he tells us everything: the guidance counselor who told him he wasn’t allowed to do hair; the photographers he collaborated with (Irving Penn! Richard Avedon!); and all the things he’s learned about people—and their hair—along the way. This interview originally aired in 2019, but we’re presenting it with a new intro. We’ll be back to our regular schedule next 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 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).

Garren 
R+Co
The hair shoot Jess was a part of with Garren at Harper’s Bazaar
Thom Priano - cofounder of R+Co (and Garren’s husband!)
hair stylist Suga
stylist Polly Mellen
Priyanka Chopra Vogue January 2018 Cover
Signature Hair: Garren - Allure (including the Madonna Vanity Fair Cover)
Sex by Madonna
model Linda Evangelista
actress Nicole Kidman
How to Get a Life-Changing Haircut According to Garren - in W Magazine
Look, It’s Karlie Kloss’s Haircut Feature in Vogue
Founders of R+Co - founded by the Charlie’s Angels of Hair (as we like to call them)
R+Co Dry Shampoos - each dry shampoo achieves something different
R+Co Outer Space Flexible Hairspray - flexible hairspray; first product Garren runs out of
R+Co Skyline Dry Shampoo Powder - dry shampoo powder
R+Co Trophy Shine + Texture Spray - shine + texture spray
R+Co Two-Way Mirror Smoothing Oil (formerly Tinsel) - smoothing oil
R+Co Glittering (discontinued) - smoothing shine spray
R+Co Waterfall Moisture + Shine Lotion - moisture + shine lotion
Garren New York Hair Products - Garren’s original product line (which you can still get!)
Dr. Anolik’s episode of Fat Mascara
Sisleÿa
Dr. Brandt Skincare

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Bethenny Frankel on Business, Beauty, and Reality TV’s Future

Bethenny Frankel talks to Jess about the Real Housewives aesthetic (and how it’s changed); how to protect her daughter from the downsides of Beauty Culture; why mocktails are the new margaritas; the beauty brands she’s obsessed with; and the Reality Reckoning. Plus, she names the most iconic Housewives, weighs in on the current RHONY season, and addresses rumors that she’s starting a Bethenny beauty line. 

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).

Bethenny Frankel
The Real Housewives of New York City
Business Is Personal by Bethenny Frankel

Housewives who developed their own lines:
True Faith Jewelry - RHONY Ramona Singer’s jewelry line
Ageless by Ramona - Ramona Singer’s skincare line
Kyle x Shahida - RHOBH Kyle Richards’s clothing line
She by Shereé - RHOA Shereé Whitfield’s clothing line
Beverly Beach - RHOBH Dorit Kemsley’s swimwear line
Bedroom Kandi - RHOA Kandi Burruss’s sex toy line
Watch Teresa Giudice's New Fabellini Commercial - RHONJ Teresa Giudice’s beverage
Red Velvet Cosmo - RHONJ Kathy Wakile’s beverage
LoveSeen Lashes - RHONY Jenna Lyons’s lash line

Erika Jayne - cast member of RHOBH
Dorit Kemsley - cast member of RHOBH
Kyle Richards - cast member of RHOBH
Lisa Rinna - cast member of RHOBH
Tinsley Mortimer - former cast member of RHONY
All About Bethenny Frankel's Daughter Bryn Hoppy
Mingle Mocktails - Bethenny’s latest venture into non-alcoholic drinks
A Beginner’s Guide to the ‘Sober Curious’ Movement

Beauty brands Bethenny discovered through social media:
True Botanicals
MERIT
Patrick Ta
ONE/SIZE  - Patrick Starr’s makeup line
Rare Beauty
Gwen Stefani’s TikTok
Lady Gaga’s TikTok
Haus Labs - Lady Gaga’s makeup line
Rhode - Hailey Bieber’s skincare line
Addison Rae reveals ITEM Beauty range will no longer be a Sephora exclusive

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The Wild World of Public Relations with Miss PR Piggy

Glamorous? Sometimes. Hilarious? Always. For the first time, Carrie Crecca Maitoza steps out from behind her buzzy meme account, @Miss_PR_Piggy, to talk about the PR world she satirizes. If you work in fashion or beauty (or want to know what goes on behind the scenes), this insider episode helps make sense of the notoriously hierarchical industry where every client wants a placement in the New York Times, every editor wants free clothes, and publicists hardly ever get credit for their efforts.

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).

Miss PR Piggy aka Carrie Crecca Maitoza
Kaitlin Phillips
Miss PR Piggy’s most viral meme
Cafe Cluny - favorite place to take people to in NY
Mary-Kate Olsen and I Both Own a Pair of Rather Nice-Looking Tevas
Mara Hoffman - a place to shop to look chic
Teva Women's Slingback Sling Back Sandals
May11 Revitalizing Hair Oil with Neroli Oil
St. Rose Gypsy Cowboy

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The Myth of Oxidizing Makeup with Chemist Balanda Atis (Interview Replay)

Jenn’s off to climb a mountain (she’ll explain in the intro), but we still have a great interview for you: Chemist Balanda Atis, whose pioneering research helped make foundation more inclusive for all skin tones. Balanda is currently the assistant vice president of scientific communications for L’Oréal Paris, and in this interview (originally aired in 2019) she shares industry secrets, like why chemists use blue pigment to expand foundation shade ranges, the story behind her patent for fiber mascara, and the reason makeup looks different in the package than it does on your face (it’s NOT oxidation!). 

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).

Balanda Atis
Barenaked Ladies - If I Had $1,000,000 - Balanda’s early-morning motivational song!
The Fugitive - her favorite movie
Lancôme
L’Orèal Paris
Maybelline
Urban Decay
Dermablend
NYX Cosmetics
Brands - L'Oréal Group
Lancôme Le Teint Particulier Unique Custom Foundation (updated shade finder below)
Lancôme E-shade Finder - This tool lets you find your shade match by taking a 360° selfie video technology powered by AI, allowing you to select your preferred foundation coverage and finish of Teint Idole
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24h Long Lasting Foundation
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Serum Foundation
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara - Balanda’s fave mascara for her lash type; P.S. The wand is as important as the formula…talk about a #RaiseAWand!
Patents; A reinvention of mascara goes for even thicker lashes.
Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick
Hair 4 U Beauty Salon - Balanda’s cousin (also named Balanda) did her braids here

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The L.A. Face with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond

When did plastic surgery get so trendy? Dr. Jason Diamond, who has been practicing in Beverly Hills for years, is here to discuss it all: the rise of the ethnically ambiguous face; doctors live-streaming their surgeries; the code names he gives his VIP patients; the procedures he won’t perform (hint: thread lifts); and why he’s a fan of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Plus, we try to get him to spill how he developed a serum with bio-identical growth factors that mimics the effects of his famous InstaFacial and the work he does for celebrity patients like Chrissy Teigen, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Lala Kent, and Kate Upton.

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).

Fat Mascara Ep. 157: The Park Avenue Face - the episode Jenn called "the New York face”
Dr. Jason Diamond
Celebrity Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond Takes on Clinical Skin Care
Dr. Diamond’s Metacine
TikTok plastic surgeon who live-streamed procedures loses license
Thread lift - a medical procedure Dr. Diamond isn’t a fan of
Kybella - another procedure Dr. Diamond doesn’t love
Diamond Instafacial
Instafacial Collection
Instafacial Plasma
Matsuhisa
Thinkbaby Spf 50+ Baby Sunscreen
Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche for Men. Eau De Toilette Spray
Goodfellas, Pulp Fiction, My Cousin Vinny - movies Dr. Diamond could watch over and over

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