On this episode, we’re talking about tranexamic acid: Could it be skincare’s next big thing? We’ll tell you all about it. Plus, we discuss how the modeling industry is changing for the better, and share the latest beauty news.
Below you’ll find links to 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:
Sephora has a new president
The Oridnary’s foundations are now available in the U.S., at Ulta.
TRESemmé is under fire for a racist ad that appeared on the Clicks website
TRESemmé is also sponsoring a scholarship for Black hairstylists. (You can apply for the Future Stylists Fund here.)
Givaudan Active Beauty launched a new (began!) red makeup pigment made from a radish
A salon in England was (mistakenly) told it couldn’t advertise a job seeking a “happy” hairstylist
Tranexamic Acid (TXA):
More info on tranexamic acid and how it treats melasma
More info on TXA from Byrdie
Curology customized skincare (NOTE: Curology is a podcast sponsor this month, but this segment was not an ad and this is not an affiliate link)
The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Might Treatment
Skinceuticals Discoloration Defense
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum
Clinical trial underway: Topical 5% Tranexamic Acid as a Treatment for Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation Due to Acne Vulgaris
Clinical trial underway: Oral and Topical Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of Melasma
The FDA explains the difference between drugs and cosmetics
The Future of Modeling:
The Gucci Beauty ad starring Ellie Goldstein
Zebedee Model Management
“Meet the model agency fighting body fascism” - article in The Guardian
Raise A Wand:
Listener (and makeup artist!) Bianca Pal: Bkr bottle & Kosas Tinted Face Oil
Jenn: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask - the gummy bear flavor Jenn likes is sold out, but Jess likes the vanilla!
Jess: Oral-B Glide Pro Health Dental Tape - will take care of all your quinoa situations!