Stay ConnectedFat Mascara has been leading the conversation about beauty and beyond since 2016. Join veteran journalist and retail insider Jessica Matlin (of Harper’s Bazaar, Teen Vogue, W, Moda Operandi) as she sits down with celebrities, artists, executives, doctors, perfumers, writers, and more, allowing these experts to share their insider knowledge, but also express themselves in ways never heard before.
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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, candle, setting powder, and more.
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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 recommendation was downright poetic.
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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!
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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 an (unsuccessful) fragrance launch, and a liquid-gold moisturizer one of our listeners can’t live without.
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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 castor oil. Plus, she answers one of our most popular listener questions: Why does my scalp hurt when my hair is dirty?
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Do you expect beauty products with French names to be made in France? What about L.A. Looks hair products: Are they created in California? A new lawsuit questions L’Oréal Paris’s provenance and makes us rethink a marketing tactic the beauty industry has relied on for years. Plus: John Paul Mitchell’s new spokesperson, the latest celebrity skincare line, a playlist that lets you experience fragrance through sound, and new research explaining why some languages use the same word for blue and green.
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Gwen Stefani reveals that having her family “torn apart” seven years ago led her on a new path and inspired her to create the makeup line, GXVE, which launches March 3. She tells us that her naivety in the ’90s helped her develop her music, and explains how her youth in Anaheim, California, inspired her style (and some of the looks she’s been criticized for); why she thinks there are a lot of women her age who feel ignored by the beauty industry; and why she still believes the magic’s in the makeup.
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The Ordinary goes pro-sulfate and we discuss: If sulfates aren’t that bad, why have so many companies removed them from their shampoos? Plus, New York Fashion Week beauty trends (are we really doing skinny brows again?); an interesting report from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Donni Davy’s Euphoria-inspired makeup line; perfumes that smell like french fries and Tim Tams; and Jenn tries to get Jess excited about fibroblasts in the Science Corner.
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Do scented candles bother dogs? Are essential oils dangerous for cats? And what should you do if your pet has skin, hair, or nail problems? Veterinarian dermatologist Dr. Joya Griffin, the star of National Geographic’s Pop Goes The Vet, tells us what it’s like to treat the skin, hair, and nails of polar bears, pigs, pocket pets, and more. Plus, we talk about Jenn’s hairless dog, Jess’s longhaired cat, some of the medical mysteries Dr. Griffin has solved—and what she really thinks when she sees pets with manicures and dye jobs.
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Lots to discuss in the beauty world: America Ferrera’s gorgeous CoverGirl campaign; more fashion labels getting into beauty; and Atelier Cologne hitting pause in the United States. Plus, sales of clinical skincare, fragrance, and cream blush are up, and we have a few recommendations for natural-looking blushes, several of which come from a listener (hey, Whitney!) who also tells us about the best blush brush for liquids and creams.
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