Fat Mascara

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...

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...

Author and entrepreneur Zoë Foster 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...

By popular demand, celebrity makeup artist Kristofer Buckle returns to the show. He explains why wearing makeup can be a sign of respect, tells us what it’s like in Mariah Carey’s quarantine house, plus shares tips for keeping your job. He also gives amazing beauty tips for tight-lining your upper lash lines, finding the right blush for your skin tone, and updating your makeup as you get olde...

We sit down with Christopher Skinner, the founder and principal of School House, beauty's think tank and creative agency. Chris talks about the specific challenges brands face amid the pandemic, how heritage brands can evolve in this moment, and the importance of and secret to creating a real community with customers. He also fields listener questions about design, inspiration,...

YouTube star Kathleen Fuentes (aka KathleenLights) shares DIY manicure tricks and her favorite drugstore products and beauty bargains. Plus, she explains how astrology can influence your makeup routine. We’ve also got the week's beauty news (Ulta’s charitable move, celebrities going gray, TikTok influencers launching beauty brands, and new science about how lips age) and help for a listener who ge...

Celebrity stylist and salon owner Chris McMillan joins us for a bonus podcast dedicated to salon workers and beauty professionals: Revenue from audio sponsorships of this episode will be donated to the Professional Beauty Association’s Covid-19 Relief Fund.* Chris offers tips for cutting off “old energy” (a.k.a., your hair), shares personal stories (and industry gossip!), discusses his collaborati...

Dermatologist Jeanine Downie, MD, shares everything you ever wanted to know about skincare acids: how they work; the difference between AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs; what facial peels do; how glycolic and salicylic acid interact with other products; and more! Plus, the sunscreen news hidden in America’s coronavirus relief bill (the CARES Act), Jess and Jenn's favorite at-home exercise classes, and th...

Photographer Nigel Barker, the reality TV host and former judge of  America’s Next Top Model , teaches us how to be better photographers (and subjects!); explains why preserving memories is important and how “smizing" is more than smiling with your eyes; and shares his tips and tricks for cutting his own hair. Plus: help for anyone with stress-induced acne, the week’s beauty news (Drunk Eleph...

Everything in this episode is under $15! To celebrate our 200th episode, we compiled the absolute best drugstore beauty buys from four year’s worth of amazing expert guests. We’re sharing the must-have mascaras, hair masks, sunscreens, body lotions, and more from Mario Dedivanovic, Harry Josh, Daniel Martin, Jaclyn Hill, and tons of other makeup artists, hair stylists...

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan (@laradevganmd) answers your questions about tummy tucks, liposuction, firm jawlines, crepey necks, breast implants, and more. She also explains how to find a surgeon, cosmetic dermatologist, or nurse injector you trust. Before that, Jenn & Jess discuss who we *actually* wear makeup for, how the diet industrial complex has affected u...

It's a weird time so we wanted to check in with you guys. Join us for a quick hang where we catch up (now that Jess is back from maternity leave), hear all about Baby Lake, and at least try to escape the stress of Covid-19. Want more Fat Mascara? Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand Instagram: @fatmascara , @jessicamatlin , @jennedit   Twitter: @fatmascara  Email: info...

Estée Lauder Companies Group President Jane Hertzmark Hudis, who pulls the strings behind many beloved beauty brands, talks about what makes a brand worth acquiring, customer service in 2020, the power of online reviews, her top career advice, and more. Before that, Jenn and guest co-host Gwen Flamberg, the executive editor of beauty & style at Us Weekly, discuss industry headlines (...

Fresh co-founder Lev Glazman talks about championing the use of natural ingredients in beauty, today’s “clean” movement, sustainable packaging, the biggest hits (and misses) in his career, and his huge personal collection of fragrances. Plus, Jenn and co-host Brooke Devard Ozaydinli, of the Naked Beauty podcast, discuss travel tips, answer a reader question about sunscreen, and share the news...

Actress, entrepreneur, master of thighs (and butts), and author of 26 (!) books Suzanne Somers talks to Jenn & Jess about how she's handled numerous bouts with cancer, her non-allopathic approach to healing, her must-have supplements and skincare, and the beautiful ways she keeps herself young at heart. Before that, Intern Tiff is back in the studio to co-host with Jenn and discuss h...

Kristie Dash’s job is to help beauty brands and content creators use Instagram more effectively. Now, she’s sharing the secrets to thumb-stopping content, an inside look at the company’s latest updates and “algorithm” changes—and some of her favorite beauty products. Plus, Jenn and guest co-host Maya Allen, the beauty editor at Marie Claire, talk about the end of beauty trends, help a listener fin...

Cookbook author and New York Times columnist Alison Roman has thoughts on post-breakup dye jobs, broth’s beauty benefits, hair vitamins, the best gel manicure, and the difference between Essie Clambake and Essie Geranium. Also on this episode: beauty news (the CROWN Act, the DevaCurl lawsuit, New York Fashion Week, and…Jess had her baby!). Plus, Jenn and Alison test gourmand fragrances and an...

Skincare expert Caroline Hirons talks about “clean” beauty, the correct order to apply products, INCI lists, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), and the beauty industry patriarchy. Also in this episode: an innovative bond-repairing hair treatment; tips for foot neuromas; new beauty lines from Selena Gomez, Huda Kattan, Carolina Herrera, and Karamo Brown; Gucci Westman’s YouTube show,...

Plastic surgeon David Rosenberg, MD, is here to answer all your questions about nose jobs. We discuss how selfies distort your appearance, the most popular noses in America, how to find a good plastic surgeon, and the costs and risks associated with rhinoplasty. Also in this episode: the beauty news of the week; why more men in Silicon Valley are getting cosmetic work done; and Jess’s *b...

Writers and friends Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir, from the Forever35 podcast, talk about friendship maintenance, face mists, and the importance of boundaries and bidets. Plus, Jenn and Jess discuss this week’s beauty news, lymphatic drainage facials, and “juicing your brows.” Also in this podcast: Kat Von D, Bumble and bumble, FDA cosmetic regulations, talc, Chanel’s U.S. brow artist J...

Anastasia Beverly Hills founder Anastasia Soare has plucked the arches of Jennifer Lopez, Naomi Campbell, and Michelle Obama. In this episode, she shares the secret to perfect brows, how she built her business into an international powerhouse, and her favorite products and services. Plus: Jenn & Jess discuss magazine-world news and life updates, pregnancy-safe beauty rules, and the week’s beau...

Model and nutritionist Maye Musk, 71, opens up about ageism in fashion, her time as a plus-size model, her divorce, working with CoverGirl, and so much more. Before the interview, Jenn and Jess share the week's beauty news (Perso, baby Yoda makeup, Taraji P. Henson's TPH Hair, Charlotte Tilbury sale rumors); Jenn takes us on her Invisalign journey; and we offer tips and suggest shampoos and condit...

Jess and Jenn interview Tina Craig, the founder of Bag Snob and U Beauty. She reveals the beauty products in her bag, shares five fashion must-haves everyone needs, and tells us why her U Beauty serum is the one product to replace all others. Plus, Jenn and Jess share New Year’s resolutions from listeners—and their own goals for 2020. Also in this episode: K-beauty, J-beauty, skincare, lasers, ret...

Join us as we cheer and jeer 2019’s biggest moments in beauty. We highlight the products, people, and campaigns that worked for us, and raise an eyebrow at the news, controversies, and shenanigans we’re just plain tired of. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage, pull up a chair and listen, then DM us (@fatmascara) with your personal picks and pans.  Want more Fat Masc...

MLMs, or multi-level marketing brands, have caught the attention of the beauty world—for better or worse. Some see the direct selling business model as entrepreneurial and perfect for the social media age; others see it as predatory, accusing the brands of giving consultants false expectations about what they can expect to earn (and potentially lose). We invited Dr. Thomai Serdari, a professo...