Jess & Jenn don’t believe the reports that mascara is becoming less popular. Other things we’re contemplating this week: the whimsical beauty at Paris Fashion Week; whether “skincare skin” is the new no-makeup makeup; what Oak Essentials stands for and if it will make you want to buy a horse; how to apply lotion to your own back; and which setting spray has the best skin-like finish. Plus, beauty founder Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye offers words of advice after her company, Ami Colé, earns a L’Oréal investment and Jess reveals the scents she selected for Moda Operandi’s latest fragrance discovery set.
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 TikTok 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).
News:
Black mascara is out, according to Gen Z, who prefer this ‘high fashion’ look
“Skincare skin” at Simone Rocha’s spring/summer 2025 runway
Silas Capital and Unilever Ventures make an inaugural growth investment in Oak Essentials
Clean Makeup Line Ami Colé Secures L’Oréal Investment, Expands at Sephora
Mentioned in our discussion of how to apply lotion to your back:
Lotion Applicator Band
GLOSSIER | Body Hero Daily Oil Was
NIVEA | Nourishing In Shower Body Lotion For Dry Skin Fresh
Raise A Wand:
Homework: What’s the best setting spray with a real skin-like finish, not to matte or too dewy? Jess says HOURGLASS | Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray, but Jenn also wants to know what you think. Call us to recommend one, or ask a beauty question, share a thought, or tell us about a product you love: 646-481-8182.
Jenn: DIBS | Duet Baked Bronzer
Jess: MODA OPERANDI BEAUTY | Moda Fragrance Discovery Set Vol. 2
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