We've had a few listeners ask us for our advice on how to deal with cellulite, so we decided to bring in a pro—well the pro—to discuss. Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank is a dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon and the self-proclaimed "fat expert" of NYC. In this episode, he schools us on fat transfer, Cellfina, CoolSculpting, Sculpsure, Fraxel, Ultherapy, microneedling, and Infini. We also discuss our recent travels: Jenn went to Germany to learn about Weleda, and Jess was in L.A., where she got a facial from Sonya Dakar (we are big fans of her Organic Omega Booster oil). After that, we bring things down...way, way down...to a tingly, relaxed place with a discussion of how makeup tutorials—especially those from Lancôme's creative director, makeup artist Lisa Eldridge—can trigger ASMR, an autonomous sensory meridian response. We also take a look at some of the tingle-inducing videos on the iPleasing Instagram feed. Finally, we weigh in on the recent New York Times article "Mom Hair: It Exists. Now What to Do About It." (And if you doubt this hairstyle's existence, please see this SNL sketch.) Our #raiseawand picks this week: Clinique Cream Shaper for Eyes in Chocolate Lustre and It Cosmetics Your Skin Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ … Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream + Anti-Aging Hydrating Serum (yes, it's the longest name ever, but it's 💣).
EPISODE 18: THE WORD NO WOMAN LIKES TO HEAR
We hit lots of hot topics in this week's episode. First up: Halle Berry's undercut tattoo look—and our thoughts on the potential grow-out. If that particular haistyle isn't for you, perhaps you'd be more into a "slick-back," the scraped-back, wet-haired look that all the cool girls have been wearing on the red carpet lately. (Please tweet us some suggested names for this style because we really don't know what to call it.) We also talked about problems with the fast-beauty makeup model, like the subpar Becca X Jaclyn Hill palette and the broken Jeffree Star Skin Frost highlighters. Finally, our producer/test bunny Vicky filled us in on how it's going with her Plume natural lash enhancer. Best of all, we have Autumn Whitefield-Madrano, author of the newly released Face Value: The Hidden Ways Beauty Shapes Women's Lives, on the podcast to talk about about why her book is the next The Beauty Myth (our words, not hers—she's not braggy like that). And in case you weren't taking notes (What, you weren't taking notes?!?), here are the products and places we mentioned during the episode:
Dove Style + Care Nourishing Amplifier Mousse
Black Diamond Lash Sealant
Lash Loft in New York City
Lash Forever in New York City
Benefit They're Real Push-Up Liner in Beyond Purple
Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation
The Kokko foundation-matching app
Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer
Klorane Dry Shampoo
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil
#raiseawand: Aesop Reverence Hand Wash
#raiseawand: Simple Human Wide View Automatic Sensor Mirror
EPISODE 17: BEAUTY OTAKU
Wow! Guys! FIRST: Thank you so much for sending our little pod straight to No. 1 on the iTunes Fashion & Beauty charts. We are humbled. And psyched. If we could give you all beauty goodie bags, we would.
Onto the show...
This week, we have makeup genius Troy Surratt on the show. He got his break as the late, great Kevyn Aucoin's assistant, and is now a star in his own right: He works with celebs like Adele and Uma Thurman, and has created the incredible Japanese-inspired line, Surratt Beauty.
Before that, we discuss Jess's visit to the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Boudoir— and the Racked article that's getting Jess into a tizzy. Plus, Jenn basically performed surgery on her cherry angiomas—and didn't end up in the ER.
Finally, we raise a wand to Shea Terra Organics Egyptian Carrot Seed Oil and...well, baths.
Other products mentioned during the show:
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pillowtalk
Charlotte Tilbury Brow Lift in Brooke S.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish
Charlotte Tilbury The Retoucher Pen
Surratt Beauty Auto-Graphique Eyeliner in Chat Noir
Surratt Beauty Artistique Blush
EPISODE 16: LITERALLY A HOT MESS
This week we welcome writer Virginia Sole-Smith to the Fat Mascara studio so she can tell us about her behind-the-scenes experiences in the beauty and health industry—including what it's like to be all up in a stranger's business giving her a Brazilian wax. (Hint: She's thinking about how much her back hurts, not your vulva.)
We also discuss the Jidue Eye Massager, the new lip filler Juvederm Volbella XC, and what to do about gray hair. The products mentioned include Clairol Natural Instincts semi-permanent hair color and Color Wow Root Cover Up.
Finally, we raise a freakin' want to Waxelene, a non-synthetic petroleum jelly alternative, and YSL Mascara Vinyl Couture in 3 Green.
EPISODE 15: LADY, YOUR NAILS ARE DRY
This week on the pod, we hang with Nail *QUEEN* Bernadette Thompson. If you've worn nail art at any point in your life, it's because of this woman: She took nail art from hip hop to high fashion, and since then it's been everywhere in between. We live for her stories about both worlds.
Before that, we talk about sh*t millennials love right now; the "Tech Neck" phenomenon; and how to grow your lashes...naturally.
Find Those Products!
Bernadette Thompson Nail Polish (her famous Remover is at the bottom!)
Lipstick Queen Lipstick in Eden
EPISODE 14: WE MADE IT OUR OWN
Sir John took a break from creating Beyoncé's Next Look to pop by Fat Mascara. (In addition to working with Queen Bey, his clients also include power ladies like Karlie Kloss and Chrissy Teigen.) His chill vibe was contagious (we felt so relaxed!), which he explains is a huge secret to his success. That, and his creativity, of course: Hear BTS scoop on the Beyoncé "Lemonade" looks, the color he's loving for summer, and the beauty dare that turned out to be his best tip.
Before that: We discuss Jenn's new tattoo (which she got LIVE, on Marie Claire's Facebook page—watch the video here); the newest Consumer Reports SPF study; and a new study that says spending more time grooming can earn you about $6,000 more a year. Yep.
Products we talked about:
L'Oreal Paris Silkissime Eyeliner - Sir John is OBSESSED; He suggests buying it in Cobalt Blue "To bring a little disco into the daytime"
Ren Glycolic Lactic Radiance Mask - Sir John is all about sloughing off the dead skin.
StriVectin EV Get Even Dark Circle Corrector - Always in SJ's bag.
Diptyque Eau Rose - Sir John smelled like heaven... This is why. Not old ladyish, just sophisticated and clean.
Sisley Phyto-Lip Twist in Peach - Jess's perfect summery lip color
Oral B Glide Pro-Health Deep Clean Floss - Jenn's oral care secret (Girl flosses multiple times a day)
EPISODE 13: UNICORN BALLS
Kat Von D is the perfect podcast guest: She's crazy-smart, zero B.S., and funny, too. On this episode, Kat talks about bullies, refusing to compromise on cruelty-free beauty, and lip color that looks good on everyone.
But before that:
Fat Mascara goes to Washington! We took to the capital to celebrate Kiehl's 165th birthday and their support of the Smithsonian's Cosmetics and Personal Care Collections Digitization Project, which is INCREDIBLE: a museum specialist has photographed, ID'd, and described info for approximately 90,000 personal care and cosmetics objects in the Smithsonian's massive online "beauty" museum, which anyone can peruse online. We strongly urge any beauty obsessive or history buff to check it out, but be warned: It's kind of addicting! We geeked out when we saw some of the products in person, and we talk about some of our favorites on the show. For example, Outdoor Girl Face Powder and this ad for deodorant soap, which was really sad and demented ("The Lonely Mrs. K").
Then, Jenn reveals her shocking acne fix. We don't want to give it away, but you might need this. Or something similar and maybe not as expensive. Just listen—as usual, Jenn has a cool study to back it up!
And let's keep our eye on Calvin Klein, shall we? They just announced the launch of the (drop dead sexy) Deep Euphoria. Combined with their most recent gender-fluid fragrance and the brouhaha over the upskirt shots and vaginal-grapefuit denim ads, Jess feels like CK may be coming home to their weird, sexy roots. Hallelujah, bc if they're not, we're all doomed.
We talked about a lot of products on this episode. Here's a shopping list:
Restorsea Pro All Day Every Day Lotion 3x
Tata Harper Irritability Treatment
Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick
Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadow
EPISODE 12: THE RUNWAY IS MARBLE
Bonjour! We have a jam-packed episode this week. First up, we discuss why everyone needs to drop the obsession with "French Girl beauty." Next, Jess explains why alarmist posts about beauty products causing harm (like these photos) are doing us all a disservice. And then we try to figure out whether the latest product from Pat McGrath Labs (Skin Fetish 003) is worth the hype. Best of all, supermodel Veronica Webb came to the studio to share her stories of modeldom, her smart skin fixes, and her favorite products. P.S. If want to buy the Rodan + Fields products she mentioned, use this link: https://veronicawebb.myrandf.com/
Here are all the products featured on the episode:
Donormyl Effervescent
La Roche-Posay Serozinc Facial Mist
Evian Mineral Water Spray
Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish 003
Rodan + Fields Reverse Regimen
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer
CoverFX Creamy Concealer
Tatcha Kyoto Red Silk Lipstick
Shu Uemura Blush
Rodan + Fields Redefine Multifunction Eye Cream
RMS Beauty Living Luminizer
Maybelline EyeStudio Brow Drama Pomade Crayon
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel
EPISODE 11: LET'S SPILL THE REAL TEA
Beauty influencers Patrick Starrr and MannyMua swing by the studio to get real real. Our favorite part of the interview is when they talk about the weird tension between traditional agency/editorial makeup artists and the beauty vlogger community. Isn't it time for that madness to end? Plus, before our big double interview, we also talk about matte lipsticks and face masks. Here are all the goodies mentioned in the episode:
Matte Lipsticks:
Covergirl Katy Kat Matte Lipsticks
Bobbi Brown Art Stick in Punch
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lipbalm
Chapstick Lip Balm
Face Masks:
Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Skin Clay Mask
Naturopathica White Tea Antioxidant Mask
SK-II Facial Treatment Mask
Patrick & Manny's Picks (some of them are sold out, sorry!):
Formula X #ColorCurators: Patrick Starrr Edition
Diorskin Airflash Foundation
Jeffree Star Cosmetics Velour Liquid Lipstick in Gemini
Tarte Lip Sculptor in VIP
Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Lip Lacquer in French Tickler
Ofra Cosmetics X MannyMua Lipgloss in Charmed
[Some shaving cream we can't find a link for yet...stay tuned!]
The Quattro Razor [they mentioned Gillette, but we think it's actually by Schick—both are great though!]
Raise a Wand!:
Jess's pick: La Roche-Posay Lipikar Body Milk and Body Balm
Jenn's pick: Fran Wilson Eye Tees
EPISODE 10: DENIM DIAPERS
Yomi! We fell in love with this model, journalist and activist a few years ago on a press trip to Ghana, where she cracked us up with her hilarious/cutting truth bombs. Now THIS was a model with could hang with! On Fat Mascara, she gets real about modeling, diversity, beauty, and trying to bring social accountability to fashion. And products, of course.
Visit her website, YomiAbiola.com, as well as thefemleague.com , the women's media platform she founded.
Check out her latest story in Italian Vogue.
Follow her on Twitter at @yomiabiola
Before that, we swap spa stories (Jenn's Floating Lotus experience is pretty trippy). Then, a moment for Prince and Bowie: They had the balls to wear makeup but were still the hottest guys in the room. Then, we answer our first listener question—we love the engagement, guys. This one is about concealer—just in time for allergy season.
Also! Friends, this is the last week to enter The Fragrance Foundation giveaway! Remember, you can vote at fragrance.org/vote - Just be sure to share your vote (at the prompt) and tag @fatmascara ! Please know that votes will be selected at random after April 30, 2016, and we can only send this baller giveaway to listeners in the continental US.
Here are the sweet products mentioned in the episode.
Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer
Smashbox High Definition Concealer
Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Icon
Grace By Grace Coddington Perfume