This week’s episode with Lisa Eldridge will inspire you to be your own makeup artist! Lisa, who says she “loves faces,” grew up finding beauty and color in everything she saw. She tells us how she’s inspired by art and the world around her, and how she knows which faces will be “makeup eaters” and which won’t. She also shares the backstory of her YouTube channel, including her initial hesitation with making videos and how she overcame self doubt. Also in this episode: beauty headlines, tips for treating underarm discoloration, and a listener from California with two Raise A Wand recommendations (we’ll allow it).
Below, you’ll find 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). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can call us at 646-481-8182, and leave us a message. We love hearing from you.
This week in beauty news:
Johnson & Johnson will no longer sell skin-lightening products
Unilever is also revisiting racist language in its skincare products
Tracee Ellis Ross releases “phase 2” of Pattern Beauty
Pattern Edge Control Gel - excellent for controlling your baby hairs & edges!
KKW Beauty is being sued
The FDA issues a warning about toxic hand sanitizer
The FDA site where you can check for recalls and safety alerts on products sold in the United States - filter by “cosmetics” to see just the beauty products
Segment on Underarm Discoloration:
Dr. Howard Sobel - the dermatologist Jess spoke with about underarm discoloration
Melloderm Anti-Melasma Hydroquinone 2% Cream - Warning: do not use hydroquinone if you are pregnant or nursing!
4% prescription hydroquinone cream - we haven’t tried this site, but check it out; it allows you to get a prescription online after a consultation
Dove Even Tone Antiperspirant - gentle ingredients to even out skin tone
Lisa Eldridge talked about:
Lucian Freud - one of the painters Lisa mentioned
Lisa’s YouTube Channel
Lauren Luke’s YouTube Channel - one of the first YouTube beauty creators (Lisa mentioned her channel)
Tara Mohr - the author and motivational speaker Jess mentioned
Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead - the book by Tara Mohr
The “No Makeup” Makeup Look - one of Lisa’s most popular videos
Lisa’s Concealing Technique - another of Lisa’s popular videos
Best and Worst Moments in History - another of Lisa’s popular videos
Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer - the concealer Jenn mentioned
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Camouflage Concealer
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
Laura Mercier Longwear Concealer - heavy enough to cover capillaries
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer
Lisa Eldridge Lipsticks
Lisa’s Jewelry Shop
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector
Makeup Forever Ultra HD Foundation
Lancôme Mascaras
Some of the Japanese mascaras Lisa likes:
Sensai Kanebo Mascara
DHC Mascara Perfect Pro Double Protection - a tubing mascara that gives you really defined lashes
Dolly Wink Mascara - the drugstore brand of mascara Lisa buys when she’s in Japan
Z Palettes - the palettes Lisa uses in her pro kit
Surratt Beauty Eyeshadows - Lisa likes to make her own palettes with these
Surratt Beauty Artistique Eyeshadow in Brunatre - the taupey-brown shadow Lisa recommended for Jess
Clinique Stay Matte Oil-Free Makeup - the first beauty product Lisa fell in love with
Vegan Magnum Ice Cream Bars
Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia album - Lisa’s current favorite pump-up music
Lagom Cellus Sun 50+ SPF - Lisa “raises a wand” to this amazing Korean sunscreen
#RaiseAWand:
Rebecca from California raises a wand to two things: Luv Scrub and L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil
Jenn: Marc Jacobs Lash’d
Jess: Nikki Ferrara - Jess’s colorist has started her own business! She’s particularly good with red hair