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Beauty journalists (and friends!) Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Sullivan bring you the big, juicy world of beauty twice a week. On Wednesdays, they share their insider access to the industry, discuss news and culture through the lens of beauty, and talk about their beauty adventures as well as their favorite fragrances, skincare, and makeup. On Fridays, they interview their favorite people in the business, including celebrities, makeup artists, perfumers, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and more. Delivered with a heavy dose of fun, Fat Mascara is where beauty obsessives can get their fix. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Beauty journalists (and friends!) Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Sullivan bring you the big, juicy world of beauty twice a week. On Wednesdays, they share their insider access to the industry, discuss news and culture through the lens of beauty, and talk about their beauty adventures as well as their favorite fragrances, skincare, and makeup. On Fridays, they interview their favorite people in the business, including celebrities, makeup artists, perfumers, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and more. Delivered with a heavy dose of fun, Fat Mascara is where beauty obsessives can get their fix. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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English


Episodes
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Best of FM: Miranda Kerr

8/11/2023
We’ve got a new intro and some behind-the-scenes commentary for this classic interview with Miranda Kerr. The model, mom, and “magic girl” sits down to talk about self-love, smart business, and Kora Organics, the skincare line she founded in 2009—way before every other model and actress got into the beauty game. There will be crystals. There will be noni fruit. And we will be getting choked up as Miranda shares some wisdom on the grieving process that we needed to hear. shopmy.us/collections/225458fatmascara.com/best-of-fat-mascarafatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:29

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Best of FM: Emily Weiss of Glossier

8/9/2023
Before she stepped down as CEO, before she was a mom, and before she led Glossier through three more rounds of funding and a $1.2 billion valuation, Emily Weiss came to the Fat Mascara studio to talk about a gray logo sweatshirt and her plans for world domination. In this refreshing interview (originally recorded in 2017), she opens up in a way we haven’t seen in a long time, talking about her favorite mascara (perhaps the one that inspired Glossier Lash Slick, which launched in 2018?); the Arm & Hammer deodorant she buys in bulk; and what it was like to turn a scrappy blog into a beauty behemoth. We’re publishing this now, as a “Best of FM” interview, so you can listen before our upcoming interview with Marisa Meltzer, author of the forthcoming Glossier exposé, Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier. shopmy.us/collections/173924fatmascara.com/best-of-fat-mascarafatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:20

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The L.A. Face with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond

8/4/2023
When did plastic surgery get so trendy? Dr. Jason Diamond, who has been practicing in Beverly Hills for years, is here to discuss it all: the rise of the ethnically ambiguous face; doctors live-streaming their surgeries; the code names he gives his VIP patients; the procedures he won’t perform (hint: thread lifts); and why he’s a fan of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Plus, we try to get him to spill how he developed a serum with bio-identical growth factors that mimics the effects of his famous Diamond InstaFacial and the work he does for celebrity patients like Chrissy Teigen, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Lala Kent, and Kate Upton.shopmy.us/collections/222527fatmascara.com/blog/dr-diamondfatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:56:36

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Ep. 499: Lip Lifts, Real Housewives, Ageism & The Week’s Beauty News

8/2/2023
We get emotional at the end of the episode, thinking about how much our listeners mean to us! But first, how do we balance the contrasting pull of wanting to look youthful while fighting ageism? That theme kept coming up as we discussed RHONY; Dr. Jenn injecting filler; the Barbie scene with the elderly woman; Manchester United’s partnership with Estée Lauder; the TikTok aging filter; Prada hiring an e-makeup artist (@ines.alpha) for its new beauty line; the bullhorn lip lift; a new growth factor serum; and a magical nail polish brand that helps at-risk cats find new homes. shopmy.us/collections/221414fatmascara.com/blog/ep-499fatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:35:42

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Youthful Skin *Without* Injections with Aesthetician Joanna Czech

7/28/2023
The original celebrity aesthetician has a prescription for better skin that doesn’t require Botox, filler, or lasers: Balance your pH; lean into muscle-stimulating and collagen-boosting therapies (microcurrent, LED); hydrate; and treat your hyperpigmentation. She explains how to do it—and which products to use—in this interview. Plus, she tells us why she helped create Kim Kardashian’s skincare line; shares the backstory of her own line, Joanna Czech Skincare; teaches us to apply products as if our skin were a sponge (“press and release!”); and explains how she went from aspiring doctor in Poland to one of New York City’s premier aestheticians. shopmy.us/collections/218262fatmascara.com/blog/ep-498fatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:49

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Ep. 498: Passive Skincare, Perfume Stories & The Week’s Beauty News

7/26/2023
We tried a perfume that evokes a horseback ride through the fields and another that smells like the spice-laden cargo hold of a 17th-century galleon. Perfume storytelling has gotten so extra—and we are here for it! After that: Are water filters and other “passive skincare” devices worth the money? Plus, tanning beds make a comeback (!?); the secret ingredient in Beyoncé’s new perfume; a questionable makeup filter for Microsoft Teams; and our final roundup of the best self-tanners. shopmy.us/collections/216624fatmascara.com/blogfatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:37:00

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Best of FM: Cindy Crawford

7/24/2023
Before we ever interviewed Cindy Crawford, we talked about her on the pod. A lot. You’ve heard us go on about her Meaningful Beauty infomercials and how she made us believe a French melon patch was the secret to he beauty. Well, now she’s in the FM studio to tell us the truth about the melons, and more: how aging has made her a more self-conscious model; how she’s dealt with thinning hair; what it’s like to watch her daughter, Kaia Gerber, on the runways; and some of her favorite products. It’s all here, as a “Best of FM” selection, including a new intro where we share behind-the-scenes secrets. shopmy.us/collections/180963fatmascara.com/best-of-fat-mascarafatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:30

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Ayesha Curry’s Love Languages

7/21/2023
Entrepreneur and cookbook author Ayesha Curry says her love languages are food and beauty. In this episode, the wife of NBA star Stephen Curry talks about working the phones at her mom’s hair salon, being a child model, how she found her signature scent, the muscle-sculpting machine she bought on Amazon, and her favorite hair gels. Plus, we chat about her new line, Sweet July Skin, and how it was influenced by her Jamaican heritage. shopmy.us/collections/213856fatmascara.com/blogfatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:08

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Ep. 497: The *Other* Barbie, Compostable Lipstick & The Week’s Beauty News

7/19/2023
After some deep thoughts on the art-versus-commerce of interviewing celebrities who have skincare lines, we get into the good stuff: a lipstick with a compostable tube that turns into dirt and @wheelchairbarbie’s makeup collaboration. And also the scary stuff: Afghan beauty salons are closing; a plastic surgeon lost her license after live-streaming surgeries; Elon Musk’s “burnt hair” perfume is here. And, finally, the glowy stuff: how to self-tan your face without washing off the color; a radiant SPF 30 skin tint; and the secret to the sexy skin in Troye Sivan’s “Rush” music video. shopmy.us/collections/211961fatmascara.com/blogfatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:39:07

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The Return of Poppy King, Entrepreneur and “Lipstick Queen”

7/14/2023
Poppy King has nothing left to prove. She has created two successful beauty lines, ridden the corporate wave, and done it all with her integrity intact. She's one of the few beauty entrepreneurs with the courage to sit out trends that don't feel right (like founder-as-social-media-star) and speak up on industry issues that feel misguided (the endless obsession with growth at all costs). In this interview, she and Jess talk values-driven success; “humble” brands she loves; why she stepped away from her line, Lipstick Queen; and what she’s doing next.shopmy.us/collections/208905fatmascara.com/blogfatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:45:49

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Ep. 496: A Skincare World Record, Couture Lips & The Week’s Beauty News

7/12/2023
It’s a busy beauty week: Jess tells us about her perfume event in Paris; Pat McGrath created a new must-have lip look; Mikayla Nogueira got married and the haters had thoughts; a dermatologist in Oregon broke a Guinness World Record; Jenn has updates on the hair-relaxer class action lawsuit; the Fat Mascara Fam came through with more grown-up golden hour bronzers; and ... we need your help figuring out the best way to self-tan your face. Enjoy the show! Ep. 291amazon.com/shop/fatmascarashopmy.us/collections/203722fatmascara.com/blogfatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:29

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Ask a Facialist with Jordan Samuel Pacitti

7/7/2023
Consider this episode Skincare 101…and 201 and 301! Facialist Jordan Samuel Pacitti is here to answer all your skincare questions, from basics to advanced level: How do you know if your products are working? What order should you apply your skincare? Do you *really* need eye cream, and why do some of them sting your eyes? Plus, we chat about Jordan’s ballet background and how it influences his brand, Jordan Samuel Skin; retinol alternatives; skincare side effects; why products pill; and so much more.shopmy.us/collections/203722fatmascara.com/blogfatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:31

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Ep. 495: Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Animal Testing & The Week’s Beauty News

7/5/2023
Why are the videos where Lorry Hill analyzes plastic surgery so compelling? Does it even matter if she’s right about what celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence do to their faces? Let’s work through our feelings together:) Plus, Jess has a new game for Jenn that involves vintage shopping online. Canada bans testing cosmetics on animals and we explain where (and why) animal testing is still allowed. And we discuss the Glossier sorta-tell-all book, Alexander McQueen candles, Kering’s acquisition of the perfume label Creed, and a skin-tightening, snatch-inducing serum that’s “like a bra for your face” (but chicer). shopmy.us/collections/202545fatmascara.com/blogfatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:35:05

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Best of FM: Tiffany Masterson of Drunk Elephant

7/3/2023
In the second installment of Best of FM, we have Drunk Elephant founder Tiffany Masterson. Just a few months before her company was acquired by Shiseido (for $845 million!), she sat down to share how she built her brand. We talk about marula oil; how she handles social media scandals; the ever-changing definition of clean beauty; the ingredients that are most likely to cause skin sensitivity; and more. FYI: “Best of FM” selections feature Jenn & Jess’s favorite interviews with fresh introductions where they share behind-the-scenes secrets. They're perfect for new listeners who may not be sure which episodes to listen to first—and for members of the Fam who may have missed early classics. shopmy.us/collections/171425fatmascara.com/best-of-fat-mascarafatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:11

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Why Hotels Smell So Good with Caroline Fabrigas

6/30/2023
Let's go behind the scenes of Scent Marketing Inc., a company that creates immersive, ambient fragrances for hotels (1 Hotel, Auberge Resorts, and more), cruise ships, spas—even the Museum of Ice Cream! Company CEO Caroline Fabrigas explains how resorts use their HVAC systems for scent diffusion; which functional fragrances affect your mood; and why woody notes like cedar and sandalwood are timeless. Plus, we talk about her aroma design studio, ScentFluence, where she sells home-fragrance goodies, including diffusers with hotel-scented oils and candles inspired by her favorite yoga poses. shopmy.us/collections/199422fatmascara.com/blogfatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:34

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Ep. 494: Bears Wearing Perfume, Brow Lamination Regrets & The Week’s Beauty News

6/28/2023
Boo Boo the brown bear is obsessed with Taylor Swift’s Incredible Things perfume, and we are obsessed with him. But first, Jess hangs with a brow artist who has some issues with brow lamination, and we talk about golden-hour makeup, underwear made of seaweed, and the surprising reason female dermatological surgeons may not get the same training their male counterparts do. All that, plus carry-on beauty essentials, a divinely scented salt spray, and some new homework…What bronzey things are you using to fake a golden-hour glow? shopmy.us/collections/197664fatmascara.com/blogfatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:30

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Sofía Vergara’s Beauty Secrets

6/23/2023
When it comes to aging, actress Sofía Vergara says she wants "to go down fighting.” We talk about that and so much more on today's episode: the beauty secrets Sofía learned while prepping for Carnival, in her hometown of Barranquilla; how her look changed over 11 years on Modern Family; the best makeup with SPF (and her new line, toty.); the reason she’s never over-plucked her eyebrows; exactly what her new house smells like; and the reason her friends call her Dr. Vergara. shopmy.us/collections/194191fatmascara.com/blogfatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:18

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Ep. 493: Pretty Privilege, 2,000-Year-Old Perfume & The Week’s Beauty News

6/21/2023
Good looks pay: On average, attractive CEOs make $1 million more than their average-looking counterparts, according to new research and a compelling article in the Wall Street Journal. Let’s discuss! Then, Jess puts her art history degree to work, uncovering (information on) a 2,000-year-old perfume buried in a Roman mausoleum in Spain. Plus: behind the scenes at the Fragrance Foundation Awards; an evening with Tia Mowry; Charlotte Tilbury’s A.I.-powered app and Bella Hadid campaign; Jess’s cat, Furrina, gets a glow up; and we Raise Wands to an ultra-hydrating tinted lip balm, shimmery gel-cream-powder eye shadows, and our listener's favorite summer serums. shopmy.us/collections/192906fatmascara.com/blogfatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:37:15

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Best of FM: Huda Kattan

6/19/2023
Welcome to the Best of FM! This bi-weekly series features our favorite interviews with new introductions from Jenn & Jess. These “Best of FM” selections are for new listeners who may not be sure which Fat Mascara podcast to listen to first, as well as long-time listeners who may have missed (or want to revisit!) some of our most popular podcasts. First up: Huda Kattan, the founder of Huda Beauty. She explains how she went from getting fired to becoming “one of the most influential people on the internet” in just a few years. We also get an inside look at her product-development process and learn how she ensures that every product she creates will stand the test of time. shopmy.us/collections/170975fatmascara.com/best-of-fat-mascarafatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:10

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The Hair & Mental Health Connection with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka

6/16/2023
Psychologist, hair stylist, hair historian, and clinical therapist Afiya Mbilishaka, PhD, is here to talk about why hair (and caring for it) can be an entry point to mental-health services. She explains why hair is sacred in many cultures around the world, especially in some of the African cultures she’s studied. Plus: why hair loss can be so devastating; the importance of hair stylists in Black communities; how to have a better relationship with your stylist—and what’s really going on when someone gets breakup bangs. She also tells us about plans to expand her work thanks to a grant from Maui Moisture. shopmy.us/collections/190191fatmascara.com/blogfatmascara.com/sponsorsFat Mascara Raising a Wand@fatmascara@jessicamatlin@jenn_editinfo@fatmascara.com646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:53:57