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We’re back from our break and there’s lots to catch up on: Linda Evangelista’s Vogue cover; Stella McCartney’s (second!) skincare line; new tinted sunscreens for deep skin tones; the end of H2O Plus; Supreme X Pat McGrath Labs nail polishes; and more. Plus, Jess shares her experience with a cat therapist who does reiki, Jenn talks about losing her sense of smell, and we raise wands to a summery ca...

We promised today’s guest, makeup artist Terri Bryant, that we would title this episode of the podcast “Makeup Artist Develops Revolutionary, Universally Designed Products That Make Makeup Artistry Better and Easier for Everyone”—but it was too long to fit! However, that’s exactly what Terri's done with her line, Guide Beauty. After receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, Terri began working...

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. FYI: This podcast features a new introduction, but the interview originally aired...

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 w...

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 sha...

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—an...

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. After that, Jenn takes you behind the scenes of a story on natural skincare ingredients she wrote for Allure . Plus: perfume for your ice cream, a heated debate about wearing fragrance on a plane, brightening concealers,...

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 ch...

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 Vict...

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? Va...

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 new, super-giftable candle line; and heritage-rich ingredients like mamey sapote and qasil poppin...

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 change...

A new study found 90% of women feel anxious about getting older, most often due to the way they look—let's talk about it. (Related note: We also have thoughts on Kim Kardashian’s Allure cover story where she admits to “a little bit of Botox.") Plus: a New York City art gallery devoted to fragrance; a free camp for children with chronic and life-threatening skin diseases; details about the beauty p...

Rihanna-approved facialist Sean Garrette tells us how he went from cosmetology school in Atlanta to his current position as Dior Beauty’s U.S. skincare expert in just a few years. Plus, we talk about skin barrier repair, facial percussion, his favorite at-home skincare devices, the best treatment for keratosis pilaris, why he puts retinol on his hands, and the three things you need for a “moisture...

The Raise a Wands this week are epic! Plus, Jenn got some cosmetic injectables; Jess went to an aesthetics summit; and we talk about AviClear, the new acne-fighting laser treatment; the latest news on animal-testing in the beauty industry; a Davines sustainability campaign; LGBTQ-friendly salons; celebrities facing trademark lawsuits; and the perfect pink lipstick.  The products (and lasers a...

Makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench has turned models into lizards and covered faces in Legos but she understands that, sometimes, "a full beat can save your life.” In this interview, she tells us how she got her start painting kids’ faces at birthday parties and went on to work with famous clients (Björk and Rihanna) and photographers (Steven Klein, Inez and Vinoodh)—and why she’s launching her own mak...

Happy summer! This week, we’re talking about the most accurate perfume quiz you'll ever take; the Queen’s makeover (well, haircut); a space-age ingredient that makes sunscreen more powerful; and the best beauty deals for Amazon Prime Days. Plus, Jenn clarifies what’s going on with the GrandeLash-MD story, a listener suggests a fragrance-focused summer read, and we contemplate hiring professional h...

This interview with hair stylist and brand founder Kristin Ess is a masterclass in all things beauty and brand building. She gets real about managing business relationships, pulls back the curtain on how celebrity-client partnerships actually work, and shares tips for making your hair work for you, no matter the texture or length. We also chat about some of her favorite beauty products, making pot...

After a quick J&J catch-up, we’ve got snow mushroom extract, squalane, and so much more to discuss, including Guide Beauty, a company making cosmetics that are easier to use if you have a disability or health condition that impacts mobility, motor skills, or hand-eye coordination. Plus: Revlon’s bankruptcy filing, the Humanrace sunscreen (available July 14), makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench’s new...

Jo Franco, co-host of World’s Most Amazing Rental Properties , on Netflix, and host of the podcast Not Your Average Jo, is here to talk about how travel intersects with beauty, share stories from her travels, and give us all her tips for packing well and experiencing new cultures to the fullest. Plus, we talk about sunscreens, insect repellants, and which hair tools and styling products make trave...

An ophthalmologist explains why cosmetic lash serums like Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD may cause drug-like side effects, such as fat loss that leads to a change in eye shape. Before that, Jess recaps the Fragrance Foundation awards and Jenn has thoughts on gym lips and a few other viral beauty trends. Plus, we discuss three beauty brands that are dropping their prices; Dr. Whitney Bowe’s new ski...

Award-winning actor Tracee Ellis Ross, founder of the haircare line Pattern, gets candid about her hair,  your  hair, customer reviews, ageism in Hollywood, experiments with DIY waxing, her love of Funyuns and red lipstick, her hatred of flaky hair gels, and her love/hate of home workouts. Plus, she shares behind-the-scenes secrets from  Black•ish ,  Mixed•ish , and T...

We're doing a live mini-podcast in New York City on June 11, and Jenn shares all the details in the episode intro (more info and link to register below). Then we've got a classic interview: Jess and Intern Tiff (remember her?) talk to makeup artist Gucci Westman, who opens up about meditation, makeup school, creating a perfect complexion, and her line, Westman Atelier. This interview originally ai...

How do you know when you’ve hit your mid-life? What age does that happen? And do you need to change up your style and your beauty routine when you get there? Journalist and podcaster Kim France, creator of Girls of A Certain Age and co-host of the Everything is Fine podcast (and the founding editor of Lucky magazine) is here to discuss it all with us. We talk about those in-between ages that our c...

Do collagen supplements and drinks help you get bouncy, firm, “jello skin”? We’ve got the truth from a dermatologist—and some products and services that will give you a firm and bouncy “skin mattress.” Plus, Jess gives us details on her new job at Moda Operandi, and we talk about Emily Weiss stepping down as Glossier CEO, a new fragrance celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, a study show...