Ep. 305: De-Puffing and Chilling (Our Faces) with Lauryn Evarts Bosstick

Learn more about cold therapy and ice facials with podcaster, blogger, and The Skinny Confidential founder Lauryn Evarts Bosstick. We also discuss her face-rolling technique; why she prefers icy showers and breathing exercises to meditation; the skincare products she can’t live without; her favorite podcast guests; and the best tips from her upcoming book, Get The F*ck Out Of The Sun.

Below you’ll find a list of some of 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 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 also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Lauryn Evarts Bosstick
The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast
Our episode on The Skinny Confidential- coming soon!
"Get the F*ck Out of the Sun: Routines, Products, Tips, and Insider Secrets from 100+ of the World’s Best Skincare Gurus" by Lauryn Bosstick
The Skinny Confidential Podcast episode with Ed Mylett
The Skinny Confidential Podcast episode with Meredith Marks
Kristin Cavallari
Dr. Dennis Gross
Patrick Starrr
The Skinny Confidential Hot Mess Ice Roller
Whim Hof Method
The Skinny Confidential Ice Queen Face Oil
Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm
Keflex drug description - don’t DIY with this stuff without talking to a doctor first!
Elta MD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum Tinted Sunscreen
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen
Replenix Antioxidant Hydrating Sunscreen- this is the one with caffeine
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Bush-On Shield 
Tinkerbell Cosmetics
The Girl From Ipanema by Stan Getz
Tony Soprano

Ep. 304: Blush Application & The Week’s Beauty News

Applying blush is tricky, so we’re sharing expert tips and the best products to help you (and us) get it right. Plus, we have a spirited discussion about the latest beauty news: a Google AI-powered app that will help you identify skin concerns; less-is-more beauty lines Glowish and Ami Colé; the vegan Miss Universe; a connection between smoking and hair loss; and surprising ways the Covid-19 vaccine is affecting hair salon regulations.

Below you’ll find a list of some of 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 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 also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Beauty News:
Huda Kattan is launching a new line called Glowish
Huda’s episode of Fat Mascara (Ep. 211)
Ami Colé is a new less-is-more makeup brand launched by Diarrah N’Diaye
Thirteen Lune - this site will soon sell Ami Colé
The new Miss Universe is vegan
Spoke & Weal - Jenn’s salon in NYC, where clients can go maskless if they’re vaccinated
This Australia salon is banning vaccinated people 
Smoking is associated with hair loss, according to the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Google revealed a preview of its artificial intelligence-powered dermatology assistant

Blush Placement:
Romi Soleimani
Sunnies Face
(M)anasi 7 All Over Colour in Fuschine
Westman Atelier Beauty Butter Powder Bronzer
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick
Tata Harper Volumizing Lip & Cheek Tint
Surratt Beauty Artistique Blush
Pat McGrath Labs Divine Blush Collection

Raise a Wand:
Roanne: Tatcha One Step Camelia Cleansing Oil
Intern Val: Ardell Wispies in 701
Jenn: Maison Louis Marie Antidris Cassis Eau de Parfum (found in their Discovery Sampler Set)

Ep. 303: How a Hairstyle Can Tell a Story with Lacy Redway

Lacy Redway draws inspiration from history, fashion, art, and more when she’s styling the hair of celebrity clients like Tessa Thompson, Priyanka Chopra, Ruth Negga, and Anne Hathaway. Listen in as she explains her creative process; tells us what really happens before (and after) red carpet appearances; and shares how she became a hair stylist, her secrets for healthy hair, and the one thing you better not steal from her kit.

Below you’ll find a list of some of 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 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 also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Lacy Redway
Allen Iverson
Poetic Justice
Kell on Earth
Kelly Cutrone
Tessa Thompson with hair by Lacy
Bantu knots - a little bit more about the history of this style
Garrett Bradley at the Academy Awards
Nexxus
TRESemmé
Nexxus Curl Define Conditioner
Nexxus Curl Define Ultra-8 Pre-Wash Treatment
YS Park Hair Brush
Mason Pearson Hair Brush
FENTY SKIN Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum
FENTY SKIN Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser
FENTY SKIN Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream
Weleda Skin Food
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum
Diptyque Baies Candle
Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Candle
Jergens Lotion
Pandora Erykah Badu Radio
SWV
Xscape vs. SWV: Verzuz Recap
Right Here by SWV

Ep. 302: Zoom Dysmorphia is Real & The Week’s Beauty News

Video-conferencing can affect the way you feel about your face. In this episode, we discuss how screen time distorts your perception of your looks and share a dermatologist’s tips for making your next Zoom/FaceTime/Google Hangout more positive. There’s also lots of beauty news to get into: a new deodorant for people with visual impairment and motor disabilities; the Urban Decay X Prince makeup collection; Vita Coco’s hair-care range; and more. Plus, in Jenn's Science Corner, we’re going deep on new research that investigates why (and how) some women are embracing their gray hair despite the stigma against it.

Below you’ll find a list of some of 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 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 also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Beauty News:
Degree Deodorant has launched Degree Inclusive, a prototype of deodorant for people with visual impairment and upper limb motor disabilities
Vita Coco, the coconut water, has expanded into beauty with a haircare range that’s now available in the U.K., France, and Germany
Lil Yachty and Machine Gun Kelly are doing nail color lines
Prince’s estate partnered with Urban Decay on a makeup collection
The Urban Decay X Prince collection on Sephora
The Journal of Women & Aging paper on the impact of embracing gray hair

Zoom Dysmorphia:
“Zoom Dysmorphia” explained
Dr. Arianne Shadi Kourosh (@askdermmd)
Dr. Kourosh’s research explaining how remote work has increased negative self-perceptions

Raise a Wand:
Ashley from Washington, D.C.: Cremo French Lavender Moisturizing Shaving Cream
Jenn: Grey Skin Shea Butter Baby Body Butter
Jess: searching Etsy and eBay for soap dishes

Ep. 301: Talking Body Acceptance & Beauty with Megababe’s Katie Sturino

Body acceptance is great in theory, but how do you actually get there? Katie Sturino can help. In this episode, the style influencer behind The 12ish Style and beauty brand Megababe, and author of the forthcoming book Body Talk, shares her journey to self-acceptance and tips for stopping the negative thought cycle. Plus, she explains why boob sweat, thigh chafe, and a melasma mustache are nothing to be ashamed of.

Below you’ll find a list of some of 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 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 also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Katie Sturino
The12ishstyle - Katie’s blog
Boob Sweat Podcast
Megababe
@dogmeetsworld- her dogs’ Instagram
Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life by Katie Sturino
Amelia Diamond
Glossier Body Hero Campaign with Paloma
Megababe Thigh Rescue Anti-Chafe Stick
Megababe Le Tush Clarifying Butt Mask
Megababe Rosy Pits Daily Deodorant
Megababe Space Bar Detoxifying Charcoal Underarm Bar
Megababe Bust Dust Anti-Boob-Sweat Powder
Toodbeauty TooDBrush Soap Brush
Jenna Lyon’s Loveseen eyelash brand
Stila Glitter & Glow Eyeshadow
Clé de Peau Concealer 
Wander Beauty Mile High Club Mascara
Westman Atelier Eye Love You Mascara
Le Labo Musc 25 Eau de Parfum
Sexotheque by La Roux
Meryl Streep

Ep. 300: Behind the Scenes of Fat Mascara’s First Interview

To celebrate 300 episodes of their award-winning beauty podcast, Jess and Jenn revisit the launch show where they interviewed each other. In this special podcast, they share real-time commentary and behind-the-scenes details as they update their answers; reveal their favorite beauty products; and share the best (and worst!) beauty treatments, most cringe-worthy moments in their careers, and details of what really happens during their celebrity interviews.

Below you’ll find a list of some of 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 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 also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Laura Geller
Jean Godfrey June, past beauty editor of Lucky
Katy Perry
“Cosmo Exclusive! A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Katy Perry's Killer Queen Fragrance Campaign”
Kirsten Dunst
Clémence Poésy
Beyoncé
Tracee Ellis Ross
Episode 221 with Tracee Ellis Ross
Pattern Beauty
Lake Bell
Nina García
AXE Body Wash
Vajazzling *might* still be a thing (Cosmo reported on it in 2020)
Julianne Moore
Freckleface Strawberry by Julianne Moore
NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder
Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Blinc Tubing Mascara
Dove Beauty Bar
Charlotte Tilbury
Chantecaille Faux Cils Mascara
Kristofer Buckle
SkinMedica Advanced+ Serum
Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Tom Ford Spanish Pink Lipstick
Diptyque Choisya (Mexican Orange Blossom) Candle 
Dermalogica Sheer Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
Algenist Repairing Tint & Radiance Moisturizer SPF 30 
Dior Skin Nude Air Serum Foundation
Odin Vert Reseda Eau de Parfum
GAP Grass perfume (Fragrantica profile)
MiN New York Chef’s Table Eau de Parfum (Fragrantica profile)
Diptyque Figuier Fig Tree Candle
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum
Giorgio Beverly Hills
Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum
Andy Cohen

Ep. 299: How to Be Kind to Your Face with Writer Valerie Monroe

Shift your self-criticism to self-compassion with the help of Valerie Monroe, creator of the How Not To F*ck Up Your Face newsletter. In this episode, Val discusses the power of de-objectifying your looks (and how she learned to do it); some of her favorite products; how to make skincare and makeup more fun; and a few things she knows for sure after serving as the beauty director of O, The Oprah magazine for almost 16 years.

Below you’ll find a list of some of 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 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 also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Val Monroe
Ask Val - her column at O, The Oprah Magazine
How Not to F*ck Up Your Face - Val’s newsletter on Substack
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Moisturizer 
“Gone Girl” by Val Monroe
Laura Geller will exclusively use models over 40
“I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman” by Norah Ephron
Lumify Redness Reliever Eye Drops
Upneeq
Latisse
Mirror Meditation- the TEDTalk by Dr. Tara Well of Barnard
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+
Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil Ultra-Fine Shape & Define
Revlon Volume and Length Magnified Mascara
Nivea Vanilla Buttercream Lip Balm Sticks
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm
Hermès Le Jardin de Monsieur Li 
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Fragrance
Sun-In Hair Lightener Spray
Symphony No. 1 by Mahler
The Beatles

Ep. 298: The Truth About Skincare Expiration Dates & The Week’s Beauty News

Before you do any spring cleaning, listen to this! We talked to a cosmetic chemist about how long skincare products are safe and effective, and whether those expiration dates really matter. Before that: Does drinking chlorophyll water help with acne? Plus, lots of news to discuss: the trendy haircut we love (minus the name); why your favorite perfume might smell different next year; a surprising survey about sun-safety knowledge; and more.

Below you’ll find a list of some of 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 also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Beauty News:
Regina King’s “flob” at the Oscars - let’s just call it a sleek bob, shall we?
Millennials and Gen-Z lack a basic understanding of sun protection and skin cancer, according to an American Academy of Dermatology survey presented at its 2021 “Virtual Meeting Experience”
Sally Beauty’s Cultivate program:

Peculiar Roots
Uniqurl
Pattie Yankee Products
True & Pure Texture

Davidoff Cool Water launched Street Fighter editions of its perfumes
Davidoff Cool Water Street Fighter V: Champion Edition For Her - the Chun-Li scent!
New IFRA guidelines are requiring brands to reformulate on May 10, and consumers are upset that scents might change
Chlorophyll water is popular on TikToks, with people saying it can help with acne - but we haven’t found any proof that this is true! What we did find:

a study of 10 subjects showing topical application of chlorophyll (in the form of sodium copper chlorophyllin complex) improved acne
a study of 24 participants showing topical application of chlorophyll (in the form of a chlorophyll-lipoid complex) in conjunction with LED therapy showed improvement in acne

Do skincare products really expire?
Ron Robinson of BeautyStat
BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner

Raise a Wand:
Rachel from NYC: Trader Joe’s Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser
Jess: Shiseido Inner Glow Cheek Powder Aura Pink
Jenn: Carrière Frères Bay Laurel candle

Ep. 297: Demystifying Perfume with Fragrance Writer Tania Sanchez

We’re so excited to introduce you to the co-author of one of our favorite books, Perfumes: The A–Z Guide. In this interview, Tania Sanchez reveals the hidden love story in her book’s pages, explains how she thinks (and writes) about scent, and tells us about some of her favorite perfumes. Plus, we talk about how to move the fragrance world forward and make the art of perfumery more inclusive and easier to understand and enjoy.

Below you’ll find a list of some of 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 also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Tania Sanchez
Perfumes, the A-Z Guide by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez
Jean Paul Gaultier D'ete - this is no longer available, but that’s a link so you can check out the bottle
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau de Toilette
Luca Turin - Tania’s husband and coauthor
The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell by Luca Turin 
Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum
Guerlain Champs Élysées Eau de Toilette
Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum
Guerlain L’heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Giorgio Beverly Hills
Dior Poison Eau de Toilette
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau de Parfum
Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum - the perfume that made Tania laugh out loud
Zoologist Perfumes
Lubin Perfumes
Parfums de Nicolaï
L’Artisan Parfumeur
Dusita Paris Perfumes
Parfum Satori
Etat Libre d’Orange Sécrétions Magnifiques - “I don’t want to be in an elevator with somebody wearing this,” says Tania
Dior J’adore Eau de Parfum
The Little Book of Perfumes by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune Eau de Toilette
perfumer Mathilde Laurent - she’s now in house at Cartier
Jean Patou Un Amour by Jean-Michel Duriez
G.K. Chesterton
Chrissy Teigen 
Guerlain La Petit Robe Noir
Zoologist Nightingale 
Le Lion de Chanel Eau de Parfum
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Eau de Toilette
Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl Eau de Toilette
Missoni by Missoni - the chocolatey fruity fragrance
Guerlain Mitsouko Eau de Toilette
Guerlain L’heure Bleu Eau de Parfum
Chanel Cristalle Eau de Toilette
Wet n Wild Lipstick
Little Red Corvette by Prince
Ian McKellen
Patrick Stewart

Ep. 296: Help for Droopy Eyelids & The Week’s Beauty News

If you have tired, sleepy-looking eyes, we’ve got help! We’re taking a closer look at a new prescription eye drop for ptosis and sharing other tricks to give droopy eyelids a lift, including a genius makeup tip that really works. Plus, lots of news to discuss: the trouble with doctors on TikTok; a new trend called “lip wings”; paying for Botox with Bitcoin; important sunscreen news for summer travel; Lizzo’s partnership with Dove to fight digital photo distortion; and more.

Below you’ll find a list of some of 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 also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Beauty News:
TikTok’s Dr. Caren Trisoglio Gargia had her medical license suspended for sharing videos of patients’ skin
“Lip Wings” are in on TikTok, and they look like a baby Joker
You can now pay for Botox with Bitcoin
The TSA misreported that you can carry on full-size SPF. You can’t!
Dove’s “The Selfie Talk” campaign encourages young women to use less appearance-changing editing on their photos

Droopy Lids:
Upneeq
Upneeq before and after photos
Drew Barrymore eyeliner hack
Drew uses: Flower Beauty Forever Wear Long-wear Eyeliner in Onyx
Jenn uses: Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner in Black/Brown

Raise a Wand:
Jacqueline: By Terry Mascara Terrybly Lash Growth Mascara
Jess: Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Jenn: Olive & June polish in Lava