Major, major news: Jess had the baby! And that means you’re stuck with me (this is Jenn writing), a rotating gang of co-hosts, and a slew of new and pre-recorded interviews for the next month or so while Jess takes some much-deserved time off to be with Lake and Geoff.
But, guys, I promise we will have fun without her—at least we’ll try. This week, I invited my friend Alison Roman, a cookbook author and New York Times columnist, to slide into Jess’s seat and serve as the episode’s interviewee. She shares 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 (it’s subtle, but it’s there). Also on this episode: beauty news (the CROWN Act, the DevaCurl lawsuit, New York Fashion Week); we test some gourmand foodie-inspired fragrances; and we answer a listener question about self-care.
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Below, you’ll fund links to the people, topics, and products mentioned in 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).
This Week in Beauty News:
Suave announces it’s cruelty free
The CROWN Act gets legislative momentum in Colorado and Minnesota
A class action lawsuit is filed against DevaCurl
New York Fashion Week was all about…glue. (That was Jenn’s summary, but apparently WWD agrees!)
Also in this episode:
Alison Roman
Alison’s New York Times column - an excellent reason to buy a subscription to the newspaper
Dining In - her first book
Nothing Fancy - her most recent (New York Times best-selling!) book
Lemons - another (tiny) book she wrote
Thierry Mugler Angel - the original modern gourmand
YSL Black Opium - the vanilla scent we tested
Hermès Eau de Rhubarbe Ecarlate - the Fruity Pebbles/Aperol Spritz scent
Aperol
Aperitivo Cappelletti - a natural alternative to Aperol (NOTE: There’s no artificial coloring, but it’s not vegetarian because they use carmine)
Atelier Cologne Clémentine California - the citrusy-but-not-sweet California scent Alison liked best
Emaly Baum - Alison’s stylist at Suite Caroline
Nutrafol
Robbie Macaulay Clark - Alison’s former stylist, who’s now at Ceremony Salon, in Portland
Alison’s Into The Gloss story
DHC Cleansing Oil
Biologique Recherche P50 - yes, someone mentioned it again
Kate Somerville Exfolikate Treatment
Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Gel Cream SPF 30 - Alison called it a “BB Cream,” and we’re okay with that
Glossier Boy Brow
CND Shellac
Essie Nail Polish in Geranium
Essie Nail Polish in Clambake
OPI Nail Lacquer in Big Apple Red
Santorini Nails - the Boerum Hill nail salon where Alison goes
La Colombe - Jenn’s favorite beans are the Corsica blend
Bodum French Press
Bialetti Moka Pot
Chemex Pour-Over Coffee Maker
Keurig Coffee Maker
Jean Naté Petit Naté Bubble Bath - it’s discontinued but this link has a pic (don’t buy it!)
Russian & Turkish Baths - one of Alison’s favorite spots to “shvitz” in New York City
Thrifty Ice Cream - Alison’s favorite flavor is mint chocolate chip
Rihanna ANTI
#RaiseAWand
Jenn: Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 Body Wash
Alison: Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15 in Orchid