Fat Mascara

Tranexamic acid could be skincare’s next big thing, but what is it? We’ve got answers. Plus, we discuss how the modeling industry is changing for the better, and share the latest beauty news: Sephora’s new president, cult-favorite The Ordinary foundations arrive in the U.S., hits and misses at TRESemmé, a new (vegan!) red makeup pigment, and detail...

Beauty blogger Camila Coelho opens up about Brazilian beauty stereotypes and the cosmetic surgery she’s gotten, then shares details on her new line, Elaluz; her DIY “sauna hair mask” (you don’t need a sauna to do it!); and how her world travels have informed her beauty philosophy. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog ; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat...

We reveal which magnetic lashes are the best—and how the heck they work—and discuss the latest beauty news: new launches from Selena Gomez, Kimora Lee, Lauren Conrad, Jennifer Lopez, Catherine Zeta Jones, and Mario Dedivanovic; the latest MAC Viva Glam campaign; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s inspiring words about the power of makeup; and zoo elephants taking CBD. Plus, we dispel myths about vitamin C...

Celebrity makeup artist Nam Vo (who works with Chrissy Teigen, Aimee Song, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley) shares her secrets to #dewydumpling skin, and talks about THOT makeup, glow porn, and how she got her start working with exotic dancers. This episode features a new introduction and Raise A Wand segment, but the interview previously aired (episode 167). We’ll be back next w...

We’re taking a quick break before our new fall season begins next week. This episode features a new introduction and Raise A Wand segment, but the interview previously aired last year, as part of episode 157. It features plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono, who talks about new facelift techniques, preventative Botox, the perils of too much injectable filler, and how he can tell which...

In this intimate conversation with Kim Kardashian West and Allison Statter, the best friends discuss their relationship and their new KKW Beauty collection. On the agenda: early memories of Kim’s dad; the secret pager codes they used in high school; the struggle to balance work and motherhood (and law school!); and their fascination with Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana. Listen in for beauty tips...

We’re putting toothpaste on our toenails and following other tips from a medical pedicurist, learning abut red LED light therapy and what it can do for skin, and discussing the latest beauty news: Former Glossier employees accuse the company of performative inclusivity; Pinterest shares the year’s most popular beauty trends and releases new search functions; Mauritians are hoping human h...

Beauty and fashion journalist Funmi Fetto ( British Vogue, The Observer ) has tested thousands of beauty products, and she shares the absolute best picks for women of color, how she chose them, and why she needed to write her book,  Palette: The Beauty Bible for Women of Color . She also tells us about her inspiring career, and we discuss cancel culture, industry watchdogs, performative allys...

We’re talking about Alicia Keys’s new (vegan!) line with e.l.f. Cosmetics, the Park Avenue plastic surgeon who’s getting catfished, problems with the “fox eye” trend, the Fenty Skin re-sell market, Glossier closing retail locations, and more. Plus, we dig into a new research study that shows how applying makeup may actually improve your self-esteem—and how it could be used as a form of art therapy...

Beauty influencer Patrick Starrr returns to Fat Mascara to tell us about One/Size, his gender-inclusive makeup line for “the unseen and unheard.” He also talks about how he deals with imposter syndrome, the business advice he received from beauty entrepreneurs like Pat McGrath and Vicky Tsai, his dream beauty collaboration, and his perspective on, what he dubs, “the influencer species.” -- Want mo...

We review Fenty Skin products, ask doctors how to heal bug bites (and the marks they leave behind), and discuss the week’s beauty news: Selena Gomez’s new line, Rare Beauty; the inaugural class of BIPOC-owned beauty brands from the Credo for Change Mentorship Program; About Face, a Quibi beauty show hosted by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; Hair Loss Awareness month; and a fragrance that calls bullsh*t...

Award-winning actor Tracee Ellis Ross, founder of the haircare line Pattern, gets candid about everything: 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...

There’s a new makeup line for men, but do cosmetics still need to be gendered? We discuss and then answer a listener question about how we create the podcast each week. Plus, lots of beauty news to talk about: The “Keurig of skincare” is coming this fall; Gucci Bloom launched a new campaign; perfumers re-created a 150-year-old fragrance discovered in a shipwreck; and researchers have figured out w...

Cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank joins us to talk about his new book, "The Pro-Aging Playbook," which dares to go deeper than others in its category. Expect straight talk (mixed with a little spirituality) about our youth-obsessed culture, and real advice about how you can block out the noise focus on looking and feeling your best. Also, grab a pencil: Dr. Frank shares *exactly* what t...

In this week's episode, we're talking about the shuttering of the Clarisonic brand, how pregnancy can mess with your teeth, and of course, the biggest beauty headlines right now. This week, Fenty Skincare has hit the scene; Allure declares "Mochi Skin" a thing; touchless sampling is on the rise; "Pretty Shouldn't Hurt," a short film about the pain of protective hairstyles, is available to view; an...

Creative director Drew Elliot, formerly of  Paper  and  America’s Next Top Model , is the new global creative director of MAC Cosmetics, and he’s here to discuss how pop culture influences makeup (and vice versa), how the beauty brand is working to become more diverse and inclusive, new collaborations, his favorite MAC classics, and what goes into his creative process (Peanut M&...

Welcome to our new format! Every Tuesday, we'll talk about the beauty news, answer your questions, share tips and advice, and just generally hang out and have fun. Every Thursday, we’ll drop a (slightly longer) episode featuring an interview with a big name in the beauty world. ••• In this episode, we explain why makeup can change colors as you wear it (and what to do about it), find out if pineap...

Lab Muffin creator and science educator Michelle Wong, PhD, takes a closer look at the clean-beauty movement, discusses the racist and colorist history of skin-lightening products, teaches you to evaluate user reviews for authenticity, and explains how to avoid confirmation bias so you can be a better beauty consumer. Before the interview, Jess & Jenn share makeup-removal tips and discuss the...

Dr. 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: mo...

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 what  really  happens behind the scenes of beauty-advertisement photo shoots (!) and talks about her favorite products and the art...

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 r...

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 bea...

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, Je...

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 be...

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,...