Ep. 214: Do Beauty Supplements Really Work?

EDr. Rajani Katta, a dermatologist and nutrition expert, explains how vitamins are (and aren’t!) regulated, how to judge the safety and efficacy of supplements, and the truth about collagen powders, biotin, vitamin A, and other hair, skin, and nail vitamins. Before the interview, Jenn & Jess talk about the beauty industry’s continued fixation on “unboxing” and discuss the week’s beauty news: more brands dropping the racist language used to market skin-evening products, Space NK’s U.S. store closures, Coty’s investment in KKW Beauty, the first curbside-recyclable pump for a skincare product, a perfume that smells like space, and the health risks of the preservative butylparaben. Want more Fat Mascara? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog Our Private Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 213: Lisa Eldridge Teaches You to Be Your Own Makeup Artist

Makeup artist and YouTube creator Lisa Eldridge helps you see yourself in a kinder light, explains the different face types and how to identify your best features, and shares a genius trick for concealing capillaries and other imperfections. She also explains whatreallyhappens behind the scenes of beauty-advertisement photo shoots (!) and talks about her favorite products and the artists, jewelers, and people who inspire her. Before the interview, Jess & Jenn offer help for underarm discoloration and chat about the beauty news: companies phasing out racist skin “lightening” products; Pattern Beauty's new launch; KKW Beauty's legal drama; and an FDA warning about a dangerous ingredient discovered in some hand sanitizers. Want more Fat Mascara? Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 212: Beauty Innovations You Need to Know About

Virtual makeup, bacteria-based moisturizers, a new body tool inspired by ancient history—we're geeking out this episode! We answer a listener question about probiotic skincare; chat about Esker’s body plane, a tool inspired by Greek warriors; and discuss the future of beauty with special correspondent Christopher Skinner of School House. Plus, we’ve got all the beauty headlines: an initiative to raise venture capital forbusinesses owned by Black women; how makeup is protecting protestors; MAC’s virtual looks for The Sims 4; Shiseido research on the benefits of face massage; and new launches from Morphe, Zitsticka,Westman Atelier, and…Yeezy? Want more Fat Mascara? Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 211: Huda Kattan Explains How She Became A Beauty Boss

Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan built a blog into a beauty empire and is here to talk about it. She shares the secrets to doing makeup for beauty photography; why getting fired was one of the best things that ever happened to her; and how she knows when a new product idea (and formula!) will be a winner. Before we talk to Huda, Jess gets help for post-pregnancy hair shedding and we discuss the beauty headlines: Uoma Beauty founder and CEO Sharon Chuter launches the Pull Up or Shut Up campaign; Sephora agrees to the 15% challenge; L’Oréal reconciles with influencer Munroe Bergdorf and collaborates with Albéa to launch paper-based tubes for its products. Want more Fat Mascara? Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 210: How Stress Affects Your Skin with Dr. Amy Wechsler

Acne, psoriasis, skin picking, wrinkles—all these skin issues have a mental-health component, and Dr. Amy Wechsler, a board-certified psychiatrist and dermatologist, is here to talk about them. She explains how stress affects your body, why humans are hardwired to self-soothe with skincare, and how to help friends and family suffering from mental-heath-related skin issues. Before the interview, Jess & Jenn share new sunscreen news from Neutrogena and discuss the week’s beauty headlines: how the Black Lives Matter movement is reshaping the beauty industry for the better; Burberry’s new global beauty director; a study of Covid-19’s effect on psoriasis patients; Ah-Shí, the first Native American-owned beauty store; and Puig's acquisition of Charlotte Tilbury cosmetics. Want more Fat Mascara? Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com See acast.com/...

Ep. 209: How Nikki Nelms Creates Hair Magic

Hairstylist Nikki Nelms has worked with Janelle Monáe, Zoë Kravitz, Solange Knowles, Björk, Beyoncé—and so many others. In this episode, she explains her creative process, why there are Home Depot supplies in her kit, how she built her amazing career, and her must-have products. We’re also sharing tips for preventing your makeup from transferring onto your face mask and talking about the latest beauty news: Venus Williams’ new EleVen sunscreen, beauty looks in Ariana Grande's “Rain On Me” video, Nixit period cups, and a spike in DIY beauty searches online. Want more Fat Mascara? Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 208: How Makeup Artist Jillian Dempsey is Making Beauty Tutorials Better

Makeup Artist Jillian Dempsey—who works with Gwyneth Paltrow and Kristen Stewart—tells about launching her new beauty app, FYFE, in the midst of a pandemic; her wrinkle-smoothing Gold Sculpting Bar; and her favorite beauty finds (you likely haven't heard of these before). Of course, we had to ask her about her days running the legendary Delux salon in L.A., where she met her client-turned-husband, actor Patrick Dempsey. Also in this episode: Jess talks about solutions for bikini line bumps and we discuss the salon experience in a post-pandemic world. Plus, we discuss the week's beauty news, including Johnson & Johnson's plan to stop selling talc-based baby powder in the U.S., Jeffree Star's controversial new makeup line, Kristen Bell's venture into CBD, and more. Want more Fat Mascara? Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com See acast.com/privac...

Ep. 207: Supplements, Sustainability, and More

There's a lot to talk about this week! We discuss one of Jess’s favorite stores closing, which skincare supplements actually work, and the week's beauty headlines: Ulta sponsors R29Somos, a Latinx beauty and style website; the FDA approves a new lip filler;CBD line Uncle Bud partners with Jane Fonda; and L’Oréal launches a new program supporting women and the environment. Plus, we’re talking about sustainabilitywith Christopher Skinner, principal and founder of School House—and now a special correspondent to Fat Mascara. He discusses what the word“sustainability” means to brands and consumers today. Has it become less of a priority because of the pandemic, or has it never been moreimportant? Want more Fat Mascara? Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 206: Meet the Woman Behind the Beautyblender, Rea Ann Silva

Makeup artist Rea Ann Silva, inventor of the Beautyblender, explains how makeup application changed with the advent of HD television—and how that shift inspired her million-dollar idea, the Beautyblender makeup sponge. Also in this episode: Jess shares her home hair-color adventures, and we talk about blue-light protection for skin. Plus, we discuss the week’s beauty news, including the nose-blush trend, “pandemicure” must-haves, Caroline Hirons’ rumored plans for a skincare line, and Jessica Simpson’s response to the body-shamers. Want more Fat Mascara? Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 205: Zoë Foster Blake is *Not* a Beauty Tragic

Author and entrepreneurZoëFoster Blake, the founder of Go-To Skin Care, has advice for starting a business, choosing skincare that works, preventing facial redness and mascara smudges—and potty-training your kids (really). Plus, Jenn & Jess discuss color-enhancing shampoos, tips for organizing beauty products, and the week’s beauty headlines (Charlotte Tilbury sales rumors, L’Oréal’s Snap Camera lenses, news about talc in body products, and the “fox eye” trend). Want more Fat Mascara? Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jennedit Twitter: @fatmascara Email: info@fatmascara.com Website: fatmascara.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.