Ep. 315: How Color Affects What We Buy and How We Behave with Lauren Labrecque

Professor Lauren Labrecque, PhD, researches how color influences the decisions we make and the culture around us. In this interview, she takes a closer look at the logos and packaging from some of our favorite beauty brands to explain how they influence our purchasing behavior. Plus, we learn about sensory marketing, color psychology, the shade that makes people eat less, the hue that sports teams use to influence a game, and the color to wear when you need roadside assistance (really!).

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).

Lauren Labrecque
Otter Love - the baby brand Lauren founded
Mariott Scent Diffuser- Attune
Baker-Miller pink - more information
An Apartment Therapy article on the effects of Baker-Miller Pink
Baker-Miller pink locker rooms
Kendall Jenner’s Baker-Miller Pink room
Teams wearing black uniforms are more aggressive
Men stop more often for women wearing red stuck on the road
The color red enhances women’s attractiveness
Pantone
Color Marketing Group
Color Associations of The United States
AIC- International Colour Association
The Big 5 Personality Test
Crystal Pepsi fail
Coke holiday can fail
tokidoki Lip Gloss
Blackout Days by Phantogram
Morgan Freeman

Links to Dr. Labrecque’s research:
The Marketers’ Prismatic Palette: A Review of Color Research and Future Directions
Color research in marketing: Theoretical and technical considerations for conducting rigorous and impactful color research
To be or not to be different: Exploration of norms and benefits of color differentiation in the marketplace
Exciting red and competent blue: the importance of color in marketing

Ep. 314: Armpit Detoxing, PFAs in Cosmetics & The Week’s Beauty News

Do your underarms need a deep cleaning? We take a closer look at armpit detox products to see A) how they work and B) if they’re necessary. Plus, in Jenn’s Science Corner, we dig into new research that found PFAs (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are often referred to as “forever chemicals”) in cosmetics sold in North America and discuss how prevalent the chemicals are, their potential dangers, legislation that could address the issue, and what it means for you. Plus: the elf ear cosmetic surgery trend in China, a new perfume museum, a novel way to make salons healthier, 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 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).

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Beauty News:
Becky G is launching a cosmetics line
Vanessa Hudgens and Madison Beer launched a skincare line that features DNA testing
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade are launching a direct-to-consumer baby line for kids with melanin-rich skin
Elf ears are a new beauty trend emerging in China
Salons in North Carolina partnered with the American Heart Association to do blood pressure checks while getting your hair cut
The PFA study from Environmental Science & Technology Letters
Washington Post article about PFAs found in cosmetics
No PFAs in Cosmetics Act - an announcement of the U.S. bill (with link to full text) from Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), one of the legislators who introduced it
The Qatar America Institute for Culture opened a perfume museum in D.C. - the website says to use the contact form to schedule a visit, but they don’t link directly to it. So, here’s a link to the form: https://qataramerica.org/contact/

Armpit Detox:
Megababe Happy Pits Detoxifying Underarm Detox
Ginger King (@thebeautysharkginger)
Lady Mitchum deodorant
Tickle deodorant

Raise a Wand:
Vanessa the MUA: Isehan KissMe Heroine Make Mascara
Intern Val: Coppertone Glow Lotion with Shimmer SPF 30
Jess: Sangre de Fruta Body Butter in Lavender by the Sea (it smells a bit like Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt!)

Ep. 313: Cindy Crawford Opens Up About Aging, The Supermodel Era, and More

Model Cindy Crawford is refreshingly honest about her “age maintenance” and what it’s like to model at 55 during this wide-ranging interview. She shares stories from the set of MTV’s House of Style, explains why she’ll never be able to do makeup as well as Naomi Campbell, and reveals what she said to her daughter, Kaia Gerber, before they walked the Versace runway together. Plus: the real reason she started Meaningful Beauty (her skincare brand, which just expanded with a new haircare range), the makeup products she can’t live without, why she wears bespoke perfume, and the reason she puts lemon on her sushi.

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).

Cindy Crawford
Meaningful Beauty
MTV’s House of Style
Cindy Crawford Home Furniture
Naomi Campbell
Helmut Newton
Herb Ritts
Peter Lindbergh
Sonia Kashuk 
Cindy for Revlon
Cindy Crawford: Shape Your Body Workout
Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh
Meaningful Beauty Youth Activating Melon Serum
Meaningful Beauty Strengthening Shampoo
Meaningful Beauty Smooth & Shiny Conditioner
Meaningful Beauty Restorative Scalp Treatment
Bespoke Atelier custom fragrance made by Azzi Glasser
Frederic Malle Carnal Flower Eau de Parfum
Jones Road Miracle Balm
Josie Maran Argan Color Stick
Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon Eye Shadow Pencil 
Linda Evangelista
Bonne Bell Bubblegum Lip Gloss
Kaia Gerber

Ep. 312: Help for Varicose Veins, a Fragrance Wheel Update & The Week’s Beauty News

Jenn is back from her trip to Germany and all she brought Jess was…a treatment that helps with varicose veins! Listen in as she reports from the field (literally) on the benefits of Kneippen (undergoing hydrotherapy). Plus, Michael Edwards’ popular fragrance wheel gets an update, and lots of other fun beauty news: Sephora is upgrading its clean beauty standards; Paula’s Choice has a new owner; sales of lipstick (especially long-wear formulas) are rising; 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 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).

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Beauty News:
Miley Cyrus is the face of Gucci’s new fragrance, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum
Sephora’s launches a new “Clean Plus” initiative
Unilever is acquiring Paula’s Choice
Episode 123 - interview with Paula Begoun, the founder of Paula's Choice
According to Trendanalytics searches for long-wear lipstick grew 1,135% year-over-year
Episode 288 - How We Talk About Fragrance
Why Are We Still Describing Perfumes as Oriental? - the article Jess wrote for Harper’s Bazaar
Michael Edwards’s fragrance wheel will change “Oriental” to “Amber”

Jenn reports on Kneippen (that’s the German word for undergoing the Kneipp cure, or hydrotherapy):
Kneipp technique
Kneipp Mini Arnica Mineral Bath Salt - “Joint & Muscle” - only $4!
Kneipp Dream Away Valerian & Hops Mineral Bath Salt Soak - the “blue one”
Kneipp Refreshing Eucalyptus Mineral Bath Salt Soak- the “white one”
Kneipp Eucalyptus Bath Oil

Raise A Wand:
Inda from Boston - Kate McLead Body Stones
Jenn: Thousand Fell White Sneakers
Jess: NYX Butter Gloss in Creme Brûlée 

Special Ep. 311: Answering Acne Questions and Busting Myths with Dr. Chris Tomassian, powered by The INKEY List

In honor of Acne Awareness Month, we asked dermatologist Dr. Chris Tomassian (who has more than a million followers on TikTok) to answer your acne questions. In this special episode, powered by The INKEY List*, we discuss acne types and causes, reveal which foods can make your skin worse, teach you how to tell if your acne is hormonal, and more. Plus, Dr. Tomassian explains the ingredients you can use to help treat pimples, blackheads, and even cystic acne at home.

*This episode is sponsored by The INKEY List, a skincare brand that believes knowledge powers change. If you have a question about your skin or skincare, you can #askINKEY any time! They have dedicated skincare coaches available to answer all your questions 24/7 via live chat on their website (theinkeylist.com) or via social (direct message @theinkeylist).

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).

The Inkey List 
Dr. Chris Tomassian’s Instagram
Dr. Chris Tomassian’s TikTok
The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser
The Inkey List Retinol Serum
The Inkey List Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum
The Inkey List Succinic Acid
The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum
The Inkey List Vitamin C Serum
The Inkey List Alpha Arbutin
The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment
The Inkey List 15% Vitamin C and EGF Brightening Serum

Ep. 310: Benzene in Sunscreen, Above-the-Brow Hair Removal & The Beauty News

How do you trim long brow hairs and clean up the area *above* your brow without messing things up? Jess explains what she learned from Angela Marinescu, the “queen of brows.” Before that, Jenn’s science corner is devoted to the benzene-in-sunscreen controversy. Plus, there’s lots of news to discuss: NFTs (non-fungible tokens) in the beauty world; the rise of waterless beauty products (and a listener review of solid conditioner bars that really work); vegan-friendly news at The Body Shop; 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 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:
A new Strivectin survey delved into how video conferencing has changed the way we feel about our appearances
The demand for waterless beauty products is rising 

Some waterless conditioner suggestions from listener Paige:
Professor Fuzzworthy Honey Silk Conditioner Bar
Lush American Cream Conditioner Bar

The Body Shop plans to register its entire product portfolio with The Vegan Society’s Vegan Trademark
Valisure reported it had found the carcinogen benzene in sunscreens and after-sun products, and toxicologist Martyn Smith put the news into perspective - the Washington Post article Jenn mentioned
The list of products that Valisure found benzene in - it begins on page 12 of this report
Krigler is offering an NFT of their fragrance Grand Bonheur

The overbrow:
Angela Marinescu (@thequeenofbrows)
Brows at Exhale Spa in NYC
Our “sperm brow” episode - with Jarrod Bailey, the global brow expert for Benefit Cosmetics
Our microblading episode - with Claire Vuillemot, NYC tattoo artist
Kosas Air Brow Clear + Clean Lifting Treatment Eyebrow Gel

Raise a Wand: 
Kelly from Colorado: Mother Dirt Ao+ Restorative Mist: Probiotic Face & Body Spray
Jess: Hawaiian Tropic Matte Effect Lotion SPF 50
Jenn: Birthdate Co. Astrology Inspired Birth Date Candles

Ep. 309: Victoria Beckham & Sarah Creal Talking Beauty

Victoria Beckham and Sarah Creal, the co-founder of Victoria Beckham Beauty, chat about their brand, #startuplife, and their take on clean beauty. Also, Victoria opens up about her makeup journey (including those "skinny, skinny eyebrows"), her immutable public image, and her lifelong obsession with beauty products.

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).

Victoria Beckham
Sarah Creal

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Victoria Beckham Beauty Giveaway on our Instagram
Victoria Beckham Beauty The VB Beauty Bag
The Spice Girls
Victoria Beckham’s fashion brand
Victoria Beckham’s first collaboration with Estée Lauder
Intimately Beckham fragrance - the Fragrantica profile
Victoria Beckham Beauty Future Lash Mascara
Victoria Beckham Beauty’s Ingredient Reference Point
Victoria Beckham Beauty Posh Lipstick - Victoria’s favorite shade is Spice
Victoria Beckham by Augustinus Bader Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
Avon Twilight Teaser Lipstick
Peaches by Justin Bieber
Candy Paint by Post Malone
Cate Blanchett
Meryl Streep

Ep. 308: Face Shaving, Dermaplaning Tools & The Week’s Beauty News

If you want to remove peach fuzz and unwanted facial hair while gently exfoliating your skin, shaving just might be the answer. Jenn, a longtime face shaver, shares her experience with DIY dermaplaning and offers tips from her dermatologist, Dr. Heidi Waldorf, then she and Jess reveal the best face shavers for women. Before that, get up to speed on the latest in beauty: new skincare by Hyram Yarbo; the Harry Styles beauty line; Ulta’s 15% Pledge; a new color director at Clé de Peau Beauté; and TRESemmé’s PETA-friendly news.

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).

Huda Kattan
GloWish Multidew Vegan Skin Tint Foundation
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
GloWish Soft Radiance Bronzing Powder
Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick
Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick

Beauty News:
Hyram Yarbo - aka Skincare by Hyram - is coming out with his own line: Selfless by Hyram 
Harry Styles is about to launch a perfume and cosmetics brand
Ulta Beauty joins the 15 Percent Pledge
Clé de Peau has a new Global Color Director: Benjamin Puckey
TRESemmé has banned all tests on animals

Shaving Your Face:
Tinkle Razors
Dr. Heidi Waldorf
Dermaflash Luxe
Dermaflash Mini Precision Peach Fuzz Removal Device
Dermaflash The Essentials Anti-Aging Exfoliation Replenishment Kit- this kit has the cleanser and moisturizer
Versed Skin Instant Gratification At-Home Dermaplaning Tool
Jill Glow Kit
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Aquaphor Healing Ointment

Raise a Wand:
Saloni: Nudestix X Allana Davison Beachy Nudes Mini Kit Picante Cream Blush
Jenn: Ellis Brooklyn Myth Spectacular Scented Body Oil
Jess: Decorté Eye Glow Gem

Ep. 307: How to Celebrate Yourself with Model Ashley Graham

Is it time to ban the word “normal” in discussions of body shape and skin and hair type? Yes, says model Ashley Graham. The author and TV host also explains how to do (realistic!) daily affirmations and shares the things that make her feel good: meditation, prayer, and acupuncture—along with facials, exfoliation, occasional hair removal, and the meticulous application of self-tanner. (If you want to self-tan without looking fake, take notes as she shares her foolproof technique!)

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).

Ashley Graham
Pretty Big Deal with Ashley Graham Podcast
A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Look Like by Ashley Graham
Flamingo Ashley Graham Self Care Kit
Flamingo Light Hydrating Spray
Katie Jane Hughes
St. Tropez X Ashley Graham Ultimate Glow Kit 
Flamingo Ashley Graham Shaving Set
St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist
Sandra Lanshin - her acupuncturist
Mzia Shiman Spa - her facialist who helps her look like “the best version of me”
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water
ISDIN Melatonik Restorative Melatonin Night Serum
Byredo Mini Perfumes
Clean and Clear Morning Burst Face Wash
Levitating by Dua Lipa
Morgan Freeman

Ep. 306: Hair Repair (Bond Builders vs. Other Treatments) & The Week’s Beauty News

Hair-repair treatments are so confusing! In this episode, we break down the differences between K18, Olaplex, bond builders, split-end menders, and other assorted hair damage treatments. We’ll also get you up to speed on the beauty news: the truth about blue-light damage; new CVS research on how we respond to photo retouching; the most-searched skincare brands; changes at Givenchy Beauty; and a perfume that smells like…Van Gogh.

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).

Soleil Toujours Organic Sheer Sunscreen Mist (the 3 oz version can be found in the La Vie Soleil Sun Essentials Kit)

Beauty News:
A. Rod is collaborating with Hims on a cosmetics line
A. Rod’s The Blur Stick
Nicolas Degennes and Givenchy Parfums are parting ways
CVS Pharmacy is announcing the next phase of Beauty Mark with a survey conducted by Dr. Pamela Rutledge
A Beiersdorf study finds that artificial blue light from digital devices does not damage skin
SKINCARE HERO did a report on the most searched brands across the globe
Floral St has partnered with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

Bond Builders:
Erica Douglas (Sister Scientist)
Jon Reyman of Spoke & Weal Salon in NYC

Biomimetic peptide repair:
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

Di-sulfide Bond Repair (Bond Builders):
Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector
Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother
Redken Acidic Perfecting Leave-In Treatment
B3 Brazilian Bond Builder Instant Restore & Protect Reconstructor
Schwarzkopf Professional Fibreplex Bond Maintainer
L'Oréal Professionnel Smartbond Conditioner

Split-end menders or cosmetic sealants:
Virtue Labs The Perfect Ending Split End Serum
Moroccanoil Mending Infusion
Pureology Strength Cure Split End Salve Leave-In Treatment

Raise a Wand:
Hannah from Orlando: Cult + King Pink Himalayan Salt Infusion Jelly
Jess: Davines Love Conditioner
Jenn: Your Stylist Says The Best Hat