Fat Mascara

Daniel Kolaric catapulted into the limelight after doing a gothic makeup look for Julia Fox that went viral. In this episode, the makeup artist and hairstylist tells us what it’s like to have one day’s work judged by millions of strangers, even though you’ve been a hairstylist and makeup artist for years. We also talk about where he finds his inspiration, the difference between editorial and red-c...

Cat Quinn, the executive director of global trend for MAC Cosmetics, predicts the next big things in beauty—and she's here to share them with the Fat Mascara Fam! Get ready to hear about: velvet lips, skater-boy blush, poplighting, corset nails, and jelly manicures. Plus, she and Jenn talk about a retail charter that aims to address racial bias in retail stores; why “reef-safe sunscreen” is a misn...

Chriselle Lim is a fashion stylist, content creator, and entrepreneur—and she’s here to help us all get out of our collective post-pandemic fashion and beauty rut. She’s also the force behind spring’s blockbuster fragrance hit: Phlur Missing Person. We discuss how she became the owner and creative director of Phlur; the evolution of fashion and beauty content online; how her divorce inspired Missi...

Jenn and U.K.-based journalist and photographer Charisse Kenion, the host of BeautyMe podcast, discuss which celebrities have had work done (and whether it’s our business?), hair discrimination in the U.S. and U.K., and beauty news, including the shake-up at Too Faced, new “cosmetotextiles” with skincare infused into the fabric, and archaeological advancements that reveal what Cleopatra may have s...

Do lash serums really work? Are redness-relieving eye drops safe? It it okay to tightline? Opthamologist Nicky Shah, MD, cofounder of You & Eye by Dr. Nicky, is here to answer questions about sensitive eyes and explain the beauty and health effects of permanent makeup, fiber mascaras, glitter eyeshadow, and more. Plus, she wants us to care for a neglected part of our beauty routine: the meibom...

The world’s easiest guide to anti-aging skincare is here! We’ll tell you the one thing everyone should be doing to improve their skin (in a segment sponsored by No7 Beauty). Before that, Jess says goodbye to her job at Harper’s Bazaar , and we bring you the latest beauty headlines: big news for hair brands Crown Affair and Briogeo; the antioxidant benefits of Indian sandalwood; Alicia Keys’s new m...

Tennis star Venus Williams says she was a late bloomer with beauty and fashion, but she’s making up for lost time. We talk about how her mom helped to shape her wellness philosophy, the moment she had a sunscreen epiphany, DIY manicures, JetPeel facials, colonics, dermarolling, her favorite spas, and how she lives her life with no regrets. Shop the products mentioned on Ep. 401: shopmyshelf.us/col...

The production pace of the beauty and fashion industry is out of control, but what’s the solution? We talk about being more mindful with our fashion and beauty choices, and brands that encourage the same (see: KraveBeauty’s #SlowDownSkincare initiative). As journalists who report on a lot of these new products, we realize we’re part of the problem! But there’s room for nuance in this conversation,...

Erin Kleinberg, co-founder of branding agency Métier Creative and The Coveteur & founder of lifestyle brand Sidia, is here to help you upgrade your bathroom. We chat about product organization, the right towels, better lighting, and whether you should hide things in your medicine cabinet before guests come over. Plus, she talks about recovering from the “girlboss” era; her fabulous grandmother...

Jenn reviews HBO Max’s docuseries Not So Pretty and has an eyebrow epiphany (thanks to Mikayla Nogueira and Mario Dedivanovic). We also talk about Glossier hiring Olivia Rodrigo as a spokesperson, sad sunscreen news, and the new fragrance collection from Off-White™. Plus: Why do Instagram and Facebook censor ads that mention—or even allude to the existence of—vulvas and vaginas? We discuss the dou...

Learn how to prevent scars; manage chemotherapy-related hair loss; draw on missing eyebrows; treat dry skin and lips; deal with the side effects of radiation; and adjust your beauty routine during illness (the advice about fragranced products will surprise you!) during this incredibly helpful interview with beauty director Caitlin Kiernan, the author of Pretty Sick: The Beauty Guide for Women With...

Jess shares the ultimate technique for dewy skin, which she learned from a recent date with Rihanna-approved aesthetician Sean Garrette, the new Dior skincare expert. Plus, we talk about why we continue to judge celebrities’ aesthetic choices (please see: 26-year-old Ireland Baldwin’s recent FaceTite procedure); our favorite hairstyle for brides; a Nivea moisturizer that literally makes the air cl...

Celebrity spray tan artist Jules Von Hep has seen hundreds of very famous people very naked, and his career has turned him into an advocate for body acceptance, mental-health awareness, and, of course, gorgeous skin! On today’s episode, the podcaster and founder of Isle of Paradise opens up about his path to self-acceptance, shares excellent advice for consuming social media in a way that’s produc...

We’re talking about Octocurl, the heatless curling headband, and Ellacor, a nonsurgical but still kind of intense “microcoring” device that’s FDA-approved to smooth and tighten skin without scarring (we’ll explain). Plus: something interesting we noticed in the new Kendall by Kylie Cosmetics collection; details on defensins, a promising ingredient that may help with melasma and hair loss; the best...

Gabriela Hernandez is a photographer, author, historian, and the founder of Bésame Cosmetics, a line inspired by her personal archive of vintage cosmetics. She shares how she started collecting makeup and the stories behind some of her favorite pieces; explains the history of mascara and how it got its name; tells us how color-changing lipsticks work; and explains how people have been beautifying...

Are you a Dramatic, Gamine, or Natural? Or maybe an Apple, Pear, or Ruler? Let’s talk about why so many people still love style, body-shape, and color-typing quizzes—and whether they’re actually helpful. But first, the news: how to get a rosacea prescription without a dermatologist; Olaplex’s new hair serum; another beauty NFT; the brain headset that helps you find a perfume; and one last take on...

You will never look at your feet the same way again after listening to our interview with medical pedicurist Marcela Correa, the owner of MediPedi NYC. You’ll learn why water is the enemy of a good pedicure; how to train your toenails to grow straighter; what it really takes to stop nail fungus; why exfoliating foot peels are problematic; the best (and worst) at-home pedicure tools; and how t...

Jess is back in the studio, and we’re amazed to report that a celebrity beauty line did not launch this week. Instead, we’re talking about a new (and easy!) way to recycle your empty beauty products; progress with the CROWN Act that aims to end race-based hair discrimination in the U.S.; NFTs designed by makeup artist Alex Box; Clinique’s campaign featuring explorers and adventurers; and more. Plu...

In honor of Retinoid Education Week, we hosted a live podcast with dermatologist Dr. Camille Howard-Verovic, Gloss Angeles co-host Sara Tan, and makeup artist Delina Medhin. In this special podcast, we discuss the acne-fighting power of retinoids, the multi-benefit retinoid ingredient adapalene, and tips for applying retinoids, coping with adult acne, adjusting your makeup application as your skin...

Priya Rao Healy, the executive editor of Glossy.co, joins Jenn to discuss the state of the skin-whitening market and a new report that finds high levels of mercury in products sold on eBay, Amazon, and Alibaba. Plus, they talk about Priya’s career, her favorite beauty products, the podcasts she hosts (Glossy Beauty Podcast and Unfair), and the news: Batman’s emo makeover; beauty trends at the Fall...

Marianna Hewitt, the co-founder of Summer Fridays and host of the podcast Life With Marianna, opens up about the big business of “influencing.” She talks about parlaying her success on social media into a skincare brand and shares her tips for leading a more productive, creative life. Plus, she and Jess talk about lash lifts, brow lamination, and body rolling—and Marianna's favorite self-tanner, c...

Jenn is testing a new tubing mascara and there’s lots of news to cover: the official scent of Barbie’s house (it’s not what we expected); the skin-friendly makeup line that got a Shark Tank investment; Dries Van Noten’s new beauty collection; and the rising cost of perfume. Plus, if you want to share your Raise A Wand product on the podcast, take notes from this week’s listener; her perfume recomm...

Cosmetic dentist Brian Kantor, DDS, walks us through the most advanced ways to fix a gummy smile, straighten crooked teeth, brighten yellowing enamel, and more. Plus, we talk about potential problems with mail-order braces, how to prevent bad breath, and why your ceramicist matters as much as your dentist if you want veneers that look natural. It’s Cosmetic Dentistry 101—and you’re invited! Episod...

You can dye your own eyebrows (Jenn tried it), and there’s a new (not FDA-approved, but very promising!) reef-friendly sunscreen ingredient debuting this spring. But the headline that really got us talking: Beauty brand Eos wants you to mail in your pubic hair to help the environment. Let’s discuss that, shall we? We’re also talking about price increases at e.l.f. Cosmetics, Jay-Z getting paid for...

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the “skinification” of hair and the importance of scalp health, so we asked dermatologist Caroline Robinson, MD, to help us sift through the chatter. She 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 c...