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Special Ep: Potential Has No Age (Live!) with Veronica Webb and Dr. Mamina Turegano

February 26, 2024 Fat Mascara

Supermodel Veronica Webb and dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano joined us for a live version of the podcast, where we talked about taboos surrounding aging, how your skin changes in your 40s and 50s, and the skincare and habits that help you age well. This episode is brought to you by Shiseido in celebration of its new Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream. Visit Shiseido.com and follow @shiseido on social channels for more information.

Below are links to 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).

Shiseido
Veronica Webb
Dr. Mamina Turegano
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Ep. 520: Celebrity Beauty Paychecks, a Sun-In Comeback & Beauty News

February 21, 2024 Fat Mascara

Guest co-host Emily Sundberg, author of the Substack newsletter Feed Me, joins Jenn in the studio to make sense of the Super Bowl’s beauty moment, discuss Alix Earle, talk about a perfumery course, and consider how trendy nicotine pouches could affect your skin. Plus, concealer help for our allergy sufferer and some new homework: Tell us about your favorite trinket-y beauty items (lip balm phone cases, gloss rings, solid perfumes, etc., are welcome!).

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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:
Join us with co-host Emily Sundberg!
Check out Emily’s newsletter: Feed Me newsletter

News:
The Cut
Glossier
Starface
PRADA Beauty
FFERN
We're still not over beauty’s takeover of the Superbowl!
Check out Michael Cera’s ad for Superbowl
Alix Earle - new spokeswoman for Hero Cosmetics
HERO COSMETICS
Alix Earle
Ellen Van Dusen’s Sun-In transformation
Sun-In Spray
SCIENCE CORNER: This week, we talk about how nicotine pouches affect skin
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa ’71 Fragrance Mist - the vanilla one
FARA HOMIDI Essential Lip Compact

Raise A Wand:
For Kara from Boston: Try the MAC Pro Longer Paint Pot
Emily: Marissa Zappas Tragedy
Glossier You
Diptyque solid perfumes
Nutrifaye Aesthetic Clinic - where Emily got acupuncture with Dr. Kim
Jenn: Prada Beauty Monochromatic Soft Matte Lipstick in B101 (Argile)

New Homework:
Emily wants to hear your suggestions of trinket-y beauty items and independent beauty shops in the NYC area. Call us (+1-646-481-8182) or email us (info@fatmascara.com) a voice memo with your suggestions.

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Best of FM: Silicones, Sulfates & Scalp Stuff with Dr. Caroline Robinson

February 16, 2024 Fat Mascara

If you have scalp issues, or you’re just curious why your hair “hurts” when it gets oily, this episode with Caroline Robinson, MD, is for you. In our interview (originally aired in 2022), Dr. Robinson explains how hair follicles work, how to treat conditions like dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, and shares the truth about controversial shampoo and styling ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and castor oil.

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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).

Intro:
Dr. Caroline Robinson + Insta

Mentions:
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Alopecia areata
Malassezia folliculitis
dilated pore (pore of Winer)

Products:
Nizoral Anti Dandruff Shampoo - the shampoo with Ketoconazole
Selsun Blue Moisturizing Dandruff Shampoo - the shampoo with Selenium Sulfide
Neutrogena Scalp Therapy Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - the shampoo with Salicylic Acid
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer - Dr. Robinson’s favorite styling tool
Dyson Supersonic Wide-Tooth Comb Attachment
Innersense Hydrating Cream Hairbath - Dr. Robinson’s favorite shampoo
Olaplex no.4 Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo - the “purple shampoo”
K18 Mini Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask

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Best of FM: The History of Red Lipstick

February 14, 2024 Fat Mascara

Rachel Felder, author of Red Lipstick: Ode to a Beauty Icon, shares the fascinating story of the world's most talked-about lip color. In this interview (originally aired in 2019), she tells us about the ingredients Egyptians used to redden their mouths, how red lips and story of feminism are intertwined, the Lipstick Wars of the 20th century, and the true story behind MAC's Russian Red. Happy Valentine's Day, Fam!

Below are links to 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).

Rachel Felder
Red Lipstick: An Ode to a Beauty Icon by Rachel Felder
Kat Von D
RMS Beauty
Creed
Charlotte Tillbury
Guerlain - created the first commercial lipstick in a tube
James Bruce Mason Jr. - inventor of the first bullet lipstick
Helena Rubenstein - involved in the “Lipstick Wars”
Elizabeth Arden - involved in the “Lipstick Wars”
Charles Revson - involved in the “Lipstick Wars”
Hazel Bishop
Madam C.J. Walker
MAC Russian Red
MAC Ruby Woo - the “old” Russain Red
Lipstick Queen
Surratt Beauty
Bite Beauty
makeup artist Dick Page
Neutrogena Makeup Removing Wipes
Ulta
Sephora
Lucia Pica’s episode of Fat Mascara
Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Matte Liquid Lip Colour in Expérimenté - Jenn’s favorite red lip color!

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L'Oréal Paris Makeup Infallible Super Slim Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeliner in Brown
Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Face Palette in The Sophisticate

Sir John’s episode of Fat Mascara

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Can Beauty Retail Shape Society?

February 9, 2024 Fat Mascara

Jess talks to Michelle Crossan-Matos, chief marketing officer of Ulta Beauty, about what a company can achieve beyond selling product. Since joining Ulta Beauty, the Glaswegian executive has worked on initiatives like The Joy Project with motivational speaker Mel Robbins, thinking about the responsibility a retailer holds when it comes to younger customers as well as its own employees. In this interview, she shares her approach to leadership, why she’s interested in the philosophy of stoicism, and (naturally) a few of her favorite beauty products.

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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).

Michelle Crossan-Matos
Ulta Beauty
Mel Robbins + check out her podcast
ULTA Launches the Joy Project
Nike
Lululemon
CHANEL NO.19
CACHAREL Lou Lou
DYSON Airstrait
DYSON Airwrap
CLINIQUE Moisture Surge
NEUTROGENA Hydro Boost Cleanser
SOL DE JANIERO Bum Bum Cream
ABOUT FACE Eye Paint
DRUNK ELEPHANT Moisturizer
TARTE Shape Tape

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Ep. 519: Dimpleplasty, Justice for a Beauty Crime & The Week’s Beauty News

February 7, 2024 Fat Mascara

Did you hear about the great perfume heist of 2016? Well, justice has finally been served and we’ll tell you all about it. Before that: the rise of dimple surgery; celebrities on hair-dye boxes; supermodel offspring in the new Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild campaign; and Cardi B’s first beauty contract. Plus, let’s Raise a Wand to a moisture mask that’s almost as good as SK-II and help one listener find a longwear concealer for allergy sufferers.

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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:
CURRENTLY BURNING:
MARGIELA By the Fireplace
HARLEM CANDLE CO. Speakeasy
Marc Jacobs’s newest release - Daisy Wild + Check out the stacked cast &
flowery field visuals

News:
Dimples so hot right now - What is dimpleplasty? The newest plastic surgery trend
Drew Barrymore on Garnier Nutrisse Box
Travis Kelce’s hair-dye box - Rewind It in Light Brown
Update on NYX Super Bowl ad - Cardi B Teaser
beauty caper: Mousee Hair Salon in Brinbrook - The moose has been replaced!
Updates on the Perry Ellis perfume heist

Raise A Wand:
Listener Julia’s recommendation to duplicate SK II Treatment Masks: LULULUN Moist Masks
Jess: Westman Atelier Highlighting Fluid (recommends mixing it with your foundation) + Westman Atelier Highlighting Stick
Jenn: ONE THING Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
NEW HOMEWORK:
Listener Kara needs a concealer that lasts all day and hides redness from allergies. Call us (+1-646-481-8182) or email us (info@fatmascara.com) a voice memo with your suggestions.
Jess thinks these might work:
HOURGLASS Concealer
MONICA BLUNDER Blunder Concealer

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The Scent of the Harlem Renaissance with Teri Johnson

February 2, 2024 Fat Mascara

World-traveling polymath Teri Johnson takes us on a journey through her life, but also back in time to the Harlem Renaissance, the era that inspires her company, Harlem Candle Co. She tells us about the famous personalities she’s captured in scent—Billie Holiday, Josephine Baker, Langston Hughes, and more—as well as her travels, her favorite products, and the story behind the brand she built.

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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).

Teri Johnson
Harlem Candle Company
Teri’s travel adventures
Harlem Candle Co. Josephine - Candle & Fragrance
Harlem Candle Co. Billie - Fragrance
Harlem Candle Co. Langston - Candle & Fragrance
Harlem Candle Co. Speakeasy - Candle & Fragrance
Harlem Candle Co. Ode to Josephine Journal
CO Bigelow
Chris Collins
CETAPHIL Cleanser
MENTED COSMETICS Foundation + Contour
FENTY Contour Stick
MAC Foundation
MIXED CHICKS Leave-In Conditioner
JORDAN SAMUEL SKIN The Performance Eye Gel
MAC Lip Liner - Chesnut
CHANEL Lipstick
Beau Eyelash Studio

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Ep. 518: Dollar General Finds, Setting Boundaries & The Week’s Beauty News

January 31, 2024 Fat Mascara

If you put a barefaced woman in a field we will want what she’s selling—that’s what we’ve learned from Pamela Anderson’s latest beauty endeavor. We’re also chatting about little wellness habits that help us create boundaries; Charlotte Tilbury’s big-budget beauty launch; Dollar General candles from a surprisingly luxe manufacturer; highlights from a new Gen-Z State of Beauty report; SK-II dupes; more perfumes for our June Bride; and the fancy countertop spray that makes household #closingduties less daunting.

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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:
CURRENTLY BURNING:
MARGIELA Winter Stroll
HARLEM CANDLE COMPANY Speakeasy
Genna Still - Jenn’s colorist
Pamela Anderson signed on as creative director for Sonsie Skin (check out the video)
SONSIE SKIN | Sonsie Super Serum
SONSIE SKIN | Multi Moisture Mask
RUNNING THROUGH A FIELD:
MARC JACOBS Daisy
CALVIN KLEIN Eternity
KENZO World EDP + the museum video!

News:
First Fat Mascara Event of the year with Naturopathica
Naturopathica CEO Cathy O’Brien
High Garden Tea Company - wellness tip: brew a pot of tea!
Breaking Beauty News: Introducing Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipsticks - the video ad! Kate Moss speaks!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | New! Charlotte's Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipstick Duo
SLATKIN’s new CLUB 92 Candles in Dollar General - Check out the affordable home candle scents!
Kyra Media released new State of Beauty report on Gen Z consumers - don’t be cringe

FM Homework:
FOR JUNE BRIDE:
Gloam by AESOP
LOVESHACKFANCY Bohem
SK-II FOR LESS:
SK II Treatment Masks
Jenn’s testing: ONE THING Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate + HONEST Reusable Sheet Masks
Internet says this is a dupe, but the ingredients DO NOT match up: COSRX | Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence

Raise A Wand:
Jess: Caldrea Gilded Balsam Counter Spray
Jenn: PHLUR Hanami Hand Cream

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Hot Takes with Annie & Nick of Eyewitness Beauty

January 26, 2024 Fat Mascara

Welcome to the ultimate beauty group chat, with Nick Axelrod and Annie Kreighbaum, hosts of Eyewitness Beauty. We’re sharing our unfiltered thoughts on the beauty and wellness world, including celebrity brands, microtrends, Midjourney mistakes, Stanley cups, Ozempic, poor product design, and so much more. 

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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:
EYEWITNESS BEAUTY PODCAST with
Annie Kreighbaum - Soft Services
& Nick Axelrod-Welk - UTA Ventures

Products:
PLEASING by Harry Styles
- Rivulets
- Bright, Hot
- Closeness
- BIG LIP
- Ribbed Tank
- Candle
LE LABO
BEYONCE - Eau de Parfum
Rhode Skin
- Pineapple Refresh Cleanser
- Peptide Lip Treatment
STANLEY Cup
STANLEY Snack Holder
REOME Active Recovery Broth
Cherry Chapstick
LIPSMACKERS Gloss
Sleeping Cooling Mat

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Ep. 517: Baby Beauty Editor Faves, a Skin Cancer Innovation & The Week’s Beauty News

January 24, 2024 Fat Mascara

We’re revisiting cult-favorite beauty products from the 2000s and wondering, “Where are they now?” But first: the FDA clears a new skin-cancer diagnostic tool; Striiike beauty studio debuts a pigment removal service for previously microbladed brows; and we begrudgingly discuss Kim Kardashian’s tanning bed. The Fam also has amazing suggestions for our June bride who wants a white floral fragrance, and we have new homework: How do you get the results of a SK-II Treatment Mask for less? 

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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:
Kim K SKKN Cosmetic Line - Lip Liners
Currently burning:
NEST NEW YORK | Birchwood Pine 3-Wick Candle - the “doorstopper”
JACKFIR - Forest Bath

News:
SCIENCE CORNER: FDA Clearance for new AI Powered device to detect 3 common skin cancers
STRIIIKE - New pigment removal service
STRIIIKE beauty studio
Kristie Streicher
Eric Podnar

Baby Beauty Editor Favorites*:
Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Space Cowboy
URBAN DECAY - Moondust Eyeshadow - Space Cowboy
Stila Eyeshadow in Kitten - we hear NEEN | Pretty Shady Pressed Pigment in Beam is an almost-perfect match
Benefit Kitten Goes to Paris
Benefit Bathina
BENEFIT - Benetint
Flirte - the company that recommends a lipstick based on your nipple color
CLARINS | Eau Ressourçante - we think this is the updated version of the tranquility scent from the 2000s
T. LeClerc Loose Powder - 02 Banane
B. Kamins
Anna Sui Ring Rouge
MAC X Heatherette
MAC X Fafi
*many of these are no longer avaialble!

Raise A Wand:
Recommendations for our June Bride:
CREED - Love in White
CREED - Love in White for Summer
KEIKO MECHERI - Peau de Peche
REGIME DES FLEURS - Toor Toor
JO MALONE - English Pear & Freesia + Body Cream
New homework: How do you get the results of a SK-II Treatment Mask for less?

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