Ep. 140: Everybody Has a Beauty Story

On this week’s episode, we sit down with Allure’s editor in chief Michelle Lee, an influential force in the beauty industry thanks to her job (obviously) and her personal Instagram feed, @heymichellelee. We discuss her start in beauty and how her vision of diversity and inclusivity has modernized Allure. Plus, she shares her favorite products and tips and tricks for the perfect, long-lasting manicure. Also on this episode: Our thoughts on Kendall Jenner’s announcement that she’s a Proactiv spokesperson; fixes for hair flyaways; and a controversial conversation about sunscreen based on this article from Outside Magazine.

Below are links to the people, topics, and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Proactiv
Kristin Ess Texture Taming Root Control Iron
Davide Hair Studio
ORIBE Matte Waves Texture Lotion
Is Sunscreen the New Margarine? - in Outside Magazine
Allure podcast
Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser
Olay
Color Me Beautiful by Carole Jackson
Halima Aden on Allure’s July 2017 issue
Helen Mirren on Allure’s September 2017 issue
Editor’s Letter: The End of “Anti- Aging,” One Year Later
Phillip Picardi’s episode of Fat Mascara
Linda Wells’ episode of Fat Mascara
Allure Beauty Box
Nylon
Then I Met You The Cleansing Duo
Tarte Cosmetics
CHANEL
Pat McGrath Labs
Tatcha The Essence Plumping Skin Softener
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum
Joanna Vargas Exfoliating Mask
ReVive Skincare Perfectif Even Skin Tone Cream Dark Spot Corrector
Flower Beauty Shimmer & Strobe Highlighting Palette
Rituel de Fille The Alchemist Highlight Intensifier
Makeup artist Nam Vo
Zoya Nail Polish
Mario Badescu Facial Spray
Grown Alchemist Body Cream Mandarin & Rosemary Leaf
Gator Balm
Le Labo Bergamote 22
Louis Vuitton Le Jour Se Leve
Briogeo Hair Care
NatureLab
Bumble and Bumble Prêt-à-powder Très Invisible (Nourishing) Dry Shampoo
Lancôme Monsieur Big Waterproof Mascara - one of Michelle’s faves
Maybelline The Falsies Flared Waterproof Mascara - another one of Michelle’s faves (Gemma Chan too!)
MAC Brushstroke Liner in Brushblack - Michelle’s must have eye liner!

#RaiseAWand
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Illuminating
Bausch + Lomb Lumify Eye Drops

Ep. 139: All About Eyes

Did you miss us last week? We missed you! It’s our first episode of 2019, and we’re back and ready to talk—about our new year’s resolutions. We also discuss the beauty news coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show and this article in the New York Times that details all the issues with cosmetology schools and the licensing requirements in some states. After that, it’s time to answer your questions about eyes. Dr. Shereene Idriss of Union Square Dermatology is here here to help! Make sure to follow her on Instagram and tune in to her amazing “Pillow Talk” sessions on IG Stories.

Below are links to the people, topics, and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Supergoop! Sun-Defying Sunscreen Oil with Meadowfoam SPF 50
Colorescience Sunforgettable Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Brush
Neutrogena debuts 3D printed sheet masks at Consumers Electronic Show
Modiface
L’Oréal debuts skin pH sensor at Consumer Electronics Show
Biologique Recherche “1970” Original P50 Lotion - with phenol
Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion - without phenol
Oral-B unveils news of an AI-intelligent toothbrush at Consumer Electronics Show
”A $21,000 Cosmetology School Debt, and a $9-an-Hour Job” - in the New York Times
Harry Josh’s episode of Fat Mascara
Bernadette Thompson’s episode of Fat Mascara
Jen Atkins’ episode of Fat Mascara
Vaseline Original Jelly - makes a great eye cream, says Dr. Idriss
Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Créme
Nia 24 Eye Repair Complex
Neocutis Lumière Bio-restorative Eye Cream
Belotero Dermal Filler
Skinceuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50
Kérastase
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
Kevyn Aucoin Precision Brow Pencil
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
MAC Pro Longwear Liquidline in Dip Down
Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick
Weleda Skin Food
Weleda Skin Food Lip Butter
Bioderma Micellar Water
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
Defenage 8-in-1 Bioserum
La Prairie Skin Caviar Absolute Filler

#RaiseAWand
Glossier Lash Slick Mascara
Cle de Peau Radiant Cushion Foundation

Ep. 138: The Naughty & Nice List

We're wrapping up 2018 with a special episode highlighting the best and worst the beauty industry had to offer this year. From our favorite brands, launches, and looks to the products, news, and trends we'd rather forget about, this podcast is the ultimate recap. Here’s a list of all the brands, people, and products we mentioned:

Covergirl
Leaping Bunny
Paula Begoun
Hatch Mama Belly Sheet Mask
Patchology Hydrating Lip Gels
Dr. Jart Dermask Hydrating Hand Mask
Kocostar Breast Sheet Mask
Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Hair Cap System
L’Oréal EverPure Intense Repair Hair Sheet Mask
Eco Your Skin Face Blanket Mask
Vitner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum
Demi Lovato on InStyle’s October issue, with makeup by Daniel Martin
Christina Aguilera on Paper’s April issue, with makeup by Kali Kennedy
Beyoncé on Vogue’s September issue, with makeup by Sir John
Spectrum Beauty
Madison Reed Hair Color
Overtone
Dove
Mario Dedivanovic
Decorté Eye Glow Gem (cream shadow)
Decorté Luxscara Mascara
Decorté Sheer Brilliance (tinted moisturizer)
Flesh
Linda Wells
Flesh Fleshpot Eye & Cheek Lip Gloss
Jameela Jamil
News about brands paying influencers to write bad reviews of their competitors
Kevin James Bennett
Marlena Stell
Makeup Geek
Pretty Pastel Please
Lo Bosworth
Love Wellness
Fur Fur Oil
Nécessaire Sex Gel
For Hims
For Hers
Adyii
Dendy Engelman, MD
Allure podcast
Forever 35 podcast
Outspoken Beauty podcast
Natch Beaut
Beauty News podcast
Beauty Boss podcast
The Makeup Podcast
Lip Stories podcast by Girl Boss Radio
Clean Beauty podcast
The Emma Guns show

Ep. 137: Do What Feels Good

Hannah Bronfman, the DJ, beauty entrepreneur (she founded the Beautified app, influencer, Adidas ambassador, and soon-to-be author (her book, Do What Feels Good: Recipes, Remedies, and Routines to Treat Your Body Right comes out January 8!) is here to inspire us to start 2019 right. Before we chat with her, we discuss the legendary career of Oribe Canales, who passed away earlier this week. Plus, we share our favorite holiday candles and tell you how to fix those little broken blood vessels on your face (FYI: they’re called telangiectasias).

Below are links to the people, topics, and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Oribe Haircare
Frederic Malle Joyeux Noel Candle
Basenotes.net - site we love that has great fragrance descriptions
Nest Birchwood Pine Classic Candle
Sunday Forever X Fithouse Palo Santo and Eucalyptus Candle
Fithouse
Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Mint Candle
Cire Trudon Gizeh Candle
Diptyque Feu de Bois (Wood Fire) Candle
Lumecca - IPL Treatment
Adam Kolker, MD - plastic surgeon
Murray’s Pomade & Haircare Line
Queen Helene Haircare
Montana by Claude Montana Eau de Toilette - the signature scent of Hannah’s mom, Sherri Brewer
True Botanicals Hydrating Cleanser
True Botanicals Resurfacing Body Mask - Hannah calls it a “body peel”
True Botanicals Pure Radiance Body Oil
True Botanicals Renew Pure Radiance Facial Oil
Dr. Barbara Sturm Darker Skin Tones - the skincare line developed with Angela Bassett
Eminence Calm Skin Arnica Masque
Elemis
Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat Lashes Mascara
Smashbox Super Fan Mascara - the travel size!
Mary Kay Brow Gel
Jenn Streicher
Wander Beauty Wander Beauty On-the-Glow Blush & Illuminator - Berry Whisper/Nude Glow 
Erborian CC Crème High Definition Radiance Face Cream Skin Perfector - in Caramel, Hannah’s shade
Vernon Francois Haircare
Briogeo Haircare
Nancy Twine
Rahua Haircare
African Botanics Eye Cream

#RaiseAWand
Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask
Whiteman Airforce Base - click here to read more about how the Airman and Family Readiness Program at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and its Braids to Buns event

Ep. 136 The Magic of Cannabis

Derek Chase, president of Flora + Bast, is on this week’s episode to help explain why cannabidiol (CBD) is so big in beauty and how it can benefit your skin and mood. He also drops knowledge on the difference between hemp and marijuana, other cannabinoids (like THC), the ketogenic diet, adaptogens, and how to get surfer-boy hair. Before that: We critique the new "universally flattering" makeup shades; Jenn introduces a wild study about goosebumps; and Jess reveals her Top 5 Cream Shadows of All Time. 

Below are links to the people, topics, and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer - in Fenty Glow, the rose gold shade
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Diamond Milk - the white, pearlized shade
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Fu$$y - the new pinkier shade
Maybelline Color Sensational Made for All Lipstick - in Red for Me, the universal red
Nars Blush in Orgasm
The Paradox of Choice - we mentioned Malcolm Gladwell, but the book detailing this concept is actually by Barry Schwartz
Alessandra (Alex) Steinherr’s Primark Collection
An article about the study showing goosebumps can boost hair growth
Paxman - the scalp-cooling devices that may prevent hair loss associated with cancer treatments

Jess’s Top 5 Cream Shadows (+ 1 from Jenn)
Jillian Dempsey Lid Tint in Bronze
Christian Louboutin Tape à L’Oeil Eye Color in Pyrite - the metallic shade she wore in this photo
RMS Beauty Eye Polish
Christian Dior Diorshow Mono Fusion Eyeshadow
Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize Cream Shadow
+ Revlon ColorStay Créme Eyeshadow

Flora + Bast
Epidiolex - the cannabis-based epilepsy drug
Milk Makeup Kush Mascara
Moon Juice Founder Amanda Chantal Bacon
SC Labs
Flora + Bast Age Adapting Facial Serum - use code FAT for 50% off!
Flora + Bast Age Adapting Sleep Tincture - use code FAT for 50% off!
Jung Maven Hemp Clothing
Kérastase Nutritive Conditioner
Kiehl’s Deep Cleansing Calendula Cleanser
Mizani Moisture Fusion Intense Moisturizing Mask

#RaiseAWand
Aerin X Johanna Ortiz Lipstick in Tayrona Nude Beach
Aerin X Johanna Ortiz Cali Beauty Bag
Rene Furterer Okara Radiance Color Enhancing Shampoo

Ep. 135: A Vodka Soda and Three Hot Dogs

We’re bringing the glamour this week! Makeup artist Lucia Pica (aka, Chanel’s global creative director for makeup and color) is here with behind-the scenes details of the fashion house’s Métiers d'Art show, featuring these gorgeous beauty looks. She also talks about her work with Penélope Cruz and Kristen Stewart and what it was like to be Charlotte Tilbury’s first assistant. Before that, we detail our run-in with Hollywood icon Julia Roberts and share some interesting information about the correlation between aging and facial asymmetry.

Below are links to the rest of the people, topics, and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Ben Is Back
Heidi Waldorf, MD - Jenn’s dermatologist
the facial asymmetry study Jenn mentioned
Forrest Whitaker - in case you, like Jess, do not know what he looks like
Escape from Dannemora - an excellent show startting hot-hot-hot Benicio Del Toro
Lucia Pica’s Travel Diary video for Chanel
Greasepaint School of Makeup in London - where Lucia took a course
Charlotte Tilbury
Shu Uemura
Cy Twombly
Georgia O’Keefe
[Still trying to confirm the name of the water color artist she mentioned! Maybe Louise Bouchard? Is that a person? Comment if you know it!]
Auguste Rodin
CHANEL Rouge Allure Ink in Experimenté - Jenn’s favorite red lipstick
CHANEL Rouge Allure Liquid Powder Lip Color
CHANEL Stylo Yeux Waterproof
Cleansing water - Lucia likes Bioderma Sensibo Micellar Cleansing Water (aka “Crealine”)
CHANEL Baume Essentiel in Sculpting - coming in January (we’re obsessed!)
CHANEL Baume Essentiel in Transparent - coming in January (we’re obsessed!)
Ciaté London Dewy Stix in Natural Transparent
Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Highlighter & Balm Duo
Susanne Kaufmann Eye Cream
Vitner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum
CHANEL La Solution 10 de Chanel
CHANEL UV Essentiel
Hair Rituel by Sisley

#RaiseAWand
Sonya Dakkar Flash Facial
Clark’s Botanicals Retinol Rescue Face Serum

Ep. 134: Retinol, Retinoid, Retin-A, Retinoid Acid

Is it us or has the number of anti-aging skincare products available skyrocketed in the past few years? If you’re confused about what to use, what ingredients do, what order to put on products, and what’s harmful versus safe, this is the episode for you. Dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman, who has been consulting with Elizabeth Arden on new skincare products, is here to explain everything—in words you can understand (promise!). Before the interview, we discuss this article explaining South Korea’s Escape The Corset movement and backlash against rigid beauty standards. We also weigh in on new line Nécessaire and the prevalence of high-end sex gels.

Below are links to people and products mentioned on this episode—as well as a list of some of the ingredients Dr. Engelman mentions so you can do your own research.

Alexandra Stephenson
Bratz dolls
Nécessaire
Nécessaire Sex Gel
Überlube - also a great hair finisher!
Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum
bakuchiol - a botanical alternative to retinol
Tazorac
vitamin C
ferulic acid
phloretin
idebenone
Biologique Recherche “1970” Original P50 Lotion - with phenol
Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion - without phenol
lactic acid
glycolic acid
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Replenishing Cleansing Oil
Epionce Lytic Gel Cleanser
Nutrafol - a hair supplement that Dr. Dendy thinks might be helping to reduce the number of gray hairs she has (!)
Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Sunscreen - has a slight tint and creates a semi-permeable barrier that protects against pollution
Huda Beauty Eazy Lash - #17 Harmony
MAC Lip Pencil in Soar
MAC Lipstick in Brave
CHANEL Lip Gloss - Dr. Dendy’s shade (109) is actually discontinued, but 806 is similar

#RaiseAWand
Flamingo Foaming Shave Gel
Sunday Forever “The Cooper” Kimono

Ep. 133 Respect Your Face

Hey, Fat Mascara Family! Have we told you yet that we’re thankful for you? Well, we are. And we’re also thankful for David Yi, our guest on this week’s podcast. David is the founder of Very Good Light, an inclusive, forward-thinking website devoted to men’s grooming and culture. He predicts an end to heteronormative grooming standards, shares his skin and hair secrets, discusses the influence of Korea’s grooming culture on the U.S., and gives a big shout out to his mom, a true beauty inspiration. In this episode, we also discuss tushie wipes and La Roche-Posay’s new wearable tech device, My Skin Track UV.

Jess also shares some places you can donate new and gently used beauty products. They are:
Beauty Bus
Project Beauty Share
The Shoebox Project

Below are links to the rest of the people and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Tailfeathers flushable biodegradable wipes (we’re especially into the Honeysuckle variety)
Cottonelle FreshCare Flushable Wipes
Lo Bosworth - check out her Fat Mascara episode discussing “front-end” care, here
Love Wellness Do It All Wipes
La Roche-Posay My Skin Track UV
Apple Watch
Sephora Insider - the program that gives you freebies when you achieve Sephora VIB status
Gillette
Axe Body Spray
Axe Find Your Magic Campaign that tackles “toxic masculinity”
Non Gender Specific The Everything Serum
Chanel’s Boy de Chanel line
Tata Harper
BTS - the Korean boy band
Troye Sivan
Shawn Mendes
Harry Styles
Jaden Smith
Alex Costa
Joyce Lee, founder of Talk To Her
Haerfest - accessories brand that is part of CFDA’s Incubator Class of 2018
Soon Bag from Very Good Light
Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray
Youth To The People Superfood Hyaluronic Acid Air-Whip Moisture Cream
Herbivore Botanicals Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist
Farmacy Hydrating Coconut Gel Natural Deep Moisture Face Mask
Amorepacific
Sulwahsoo - David and Jenn like the Ginseng Renewing Cream
Missha - David calls this brand the SK-II dupe (especially the Missha The First Treatment Essence Sheet Mask, a $5 dupe for SK-II Treatment Essence Mask)
Dave Cho - Charlotte Cho’s husband and founder of Soko Glam
Sisley Black Rose Face Cream
Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion
Missha “Browcara” Brow Mascara
NYX Tinted Brow Mascara
Chanel Boy de Chanel Brow Pencil

#RaiseAWand
Kat Von D Everlasting Lip Liner in Lolita
Jillian Dempsey Lid Tint in Bronze

Ep. 132: How to Approach a Face

It’s @makeupbymario! This episode has been a long time in the making, and we’re so excited to bring it to you. Mario Dedivanovic—founder of The Masterclass and makeup artist to countless celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, Chrissy Teigen, Priyanka Chopra, and so many others—is here to share all his secrets. He discusses his first job in beauty (as a fragrance consultant at Sephora), why he uses makeup brushes on celebrities but his fingers on models, the importance of eyelash curlers, and why you should put tinted moisturizer on your eyelids. He’s an absolute doll, and we hope you love him as much as we do! Also in this episode: tips for preventing hair breakage caused by ponytails, and some real talk from Jess about why she loves the beauty world.

Below are links to the people, places, and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Hairstylist Jonathan Colombini
Kitsch Bungee Hair Elastics
Sephora
Drakkar Noir
photographer Steven Klein
makeup artist Kabuki
makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin
makeup artist Way Bandy
Moj Mahdara of Beautycon
Shane Dawson - one of Mario’s favorite YouTubers
James Charles - another of Mario’s faves
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil
L'Oréal Paris Makeup Infallible Pro-Sweep & Lock Loose Matte Setting Face Powder
La Mer The Soft Fluid Longwear Foundation
Troy Surrat Perfectionniste Concealer Palette
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Longwear Concealer
L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara
Milk Makeup Kush High Volume Mascara
Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous Eau de Parfum
Tom Ford Ombre Leather Eau de Parfum

#RaiseAWand
Listerine Ready Tabs
Love Beauty And Planet Argan Oil & Lavender Smooth & Serene Leave-In Smoothie Cream

Ep. 131: Soko Mascara

Hellloooo Fat Mascara Family! If you’re a regular listener, you know we’ve been busy the past few weeks, but we promise to have the missing episode recaps up on the blog soon. Honestly, it’s just been a crazy fall. Jenn and Jess moved offices and took on new roles at their magazines (Marie Claire and Harper’s Bazaar, respectively). Jenn went to Indonesia and then on Marie Claire’s Power Trip (luckily Luke Henderson was happy to fill in as a co-host). We had a few technical difficulties with the podcast episode that was supposed to go up October 26. And this week, Jess is taking a much needed vacation in Miami with her husband, Geoff. But, lucky for you, Charlotte Cho is filling in as co-host!

On that note, do you know Charlotte? You should! She’s an aesthetician, the founder of Soko Glam, and, now, the founder of a brand new skincare line called Then I Met You. In this episode, she and Jenn talk about all the skin things, including K-beauty’s U.S. infiltration, 10-step skincare, skip care, double-cleansing, PHAs, K-beauty dupes, houseplants, and tons more. They also gossip about the Instagram account @esteelaundry: Who could be behind it?

Below are links to the people, places, and products mentioned on this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Missha The First Treatment Essence
Missha The First Treatment Essence Sheet Mask (this K-beauty dupe for the SK-II Treatment Essence Mask is only $5!)
Easydew EX - the EGF (epidermal growth factor) product
Kitten Humidifier!!! (You know you want one.)
Then I Met You The Cleansing Duo
Then I Met You’s ASMR-inducing promo video, which you will want to watch again and again
COSRX PHA Cream

#RaiseAWand
Em Cosmetics Felt-Tip Illustrative Eyeliner
Sapporo Ichiban Ramen