Fat Mascara

By Jennifer Sullivan & Jessica Matlin

Beauty journalists Jessica Matlin and Jennifer G. Sullivan have insider access to the industry and they’re not gatekeeping. On Wednesdays, they talk candidly about beauty news, cultural trends, a... more

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How many episodes does Fat Mascara have?

The podcast currently has 726 episodes available.

Fat Mascara episodes:

May 29, 2025Ep. 580: Bye for Now
Jenn & Jess take a look back at some of the best moments in Fat Mascara history. We share stories about our celebrity guests, memorable moments from the past 10 years, shout outs to the super fans (you know who you are!), favorite interviews, bloopers, and more.

We also give a huge and heartfelt thank you to our team at Redd Rock Music, especially Redd Yoachum and Enrique Hinojosa; our contributors, Garrett Munce and Julee Wilson; all our amazing guests; Embassy Row and At Will Media; and everybody else who has helped make the podcast a success since 2016, including Chloe Anello, Charlotte Council, Jackie Danziger, Elliot Davis, Ellie Dixon, Emma Hull, Georgina Kim, Valerie Light, Rachel Lightner, Will Malnati, Meashell Mason, Lexi McCallion, Krystal Miranda, Olivia Quinton, Belle Roman, Britton Schey, Molly Socha, Tiffany Sukhnandan (Intern Tiff!), and Yaz Vieth.

Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-580
Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
TikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin

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47min
May 23, 2025Everybody Loves This Caroline Hirons Interview
This classic from the FM archives is our most popular interview ever. In it, skincare expert Caroline Hirons explains the right order to apply products and tells us how she really feels about “clean” beauty, INCI lists, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the beauty-industry patriarchy, myths about pores, acid solutions, hyaluronic acid, and more. The interview originally aired in 2020. We’ll be back next week with a new and very special episode!
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/caroline-hirons
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1703125
Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
TikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjulee
Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email [email protected]

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30min
May 21, 2025Ep. 579: What’s In Our Bags, Big News & The Week in Beauty
In this special episode, Jenn & Jess discuss big podcast changes ahead and then unpack their bags, in a segment sponsored by Maybelline New York and Acast Creative. We also have Gen Z (Fat Mascara’s intern, Lexi) talking beauty with Gen Alpha (11-year-old Nyah) and thoughts about what’s going on at Drunk Elephant. Plus: Ole Henriksen’s biopic; another beauty Roblox game; love for Ceremonia; and Jenn’s answer to the season’s butter yellow trend.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-579
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1696368
Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
TikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjulee
Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email [email protected]

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47min
May 14, 2025Ep. 578: Butt Skincare, Hyaluronic Acid & The Week’s Beauty News
What random body part will Big Beauty make a product for next?! Jenn & Garrett talk about it: skincare for your butt, probiotic oral care, and a new hyaluronic acid injectable gel for dry eyes. Garrett shares personal news that inspires a conversation about the connection between beauty and mental health. Plus, we raise wands to Sofie Pavitt’s mandelic serum, zit stickers that double as bandages, a teeny-tiny electric razor, and the best sunscreen for people with acne.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-578
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1665787
Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
TikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjulee
Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email [email protected]

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49min
May 09, 2025Mental Health & Beauty with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka
Beauty is a big part of today’s mental-health conversation, says psychologist, hair stylist, hair historian, and clinical therapist Afiya Mbilishaka, PhD. She’s here to talk about why hair (and caring for it) can be an entry point to mental-health services; why hair loss is so devastating; the importance of hairstylists in Black communities; and what’s really going on when someone gets breakup bangs. Plus, we talk about why hair is sacred in many cultures around the world, especially in the African cultures she’s studied. This interview originally aired in 2023 and is presented with a new intro. Enjoy!
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/dr-afiya-mbilishaka
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1647068
Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
TikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjulee
Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email [email protected]

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56min
May 07, 2025Ep. 577: Beta Blockers, Caveman Skin & The Week’s Beauty News
Jenn & Jess talk about what went on behind the scenes of this week’s Met Gala. Plus: caveman skin, TikTok’s newest trend (if you can call it that); what all the brides want in their hair this wedding season; new research on glutathione; a life-size scratch-and-sniff marketing campaign; Westman Atelier Bronzing Drops vs. Saie Cream-Balm Bronzer; and some fun Raise A Wands!
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-577
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1635167
Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
TikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjulee
Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email [email protected]

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38min
May 02, 2025Maybe You Should Get That Mole Checked with Dr. Deborah Sarnoff
You know that thing you’ve been meaning to see a dermatologist about? Now is the time to do it, says Deborah Sarnoff, MD, the president of the Skin Cancer Foundation. She’s here to bust some myths about sun protection, share her SPF knowledge, and explain exactly when, why, and how to get a skin check. This interview originally aired in 2019, but the advice and tips are timeless.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/dr-deborah-sarnoff
Products mentioned in this episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/1609898
Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
TikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjulee
Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email [email protected]

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29min
April 30, 2025Ep. 576: Colored Mascara, New Vitamin C Serums & The Week’s Beauty News
Jenn & Julee try to figure out if they are colored-mascara people. But first: A new ($26!) vitamin C serum; the end of the SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic patent; salon owners are predicting a recession; Givaudan’s new Roblox game that teaches players about fragrance; pick-me-up products for pregnant people; a hammam-like shower set; and so much more.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-576
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1597486
Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
TikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjulee
Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email [email protected]

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56min
April 25, 2025How to Think Positive with Beauty Pioneer Victoria Jackson
Victoria Jackson, the founder of No Makeup Makeup, was the first person to sell beauty via an infomercial. From there she built a makeup empire, became a medical trailblazer, and established a charitable foundation that helps fund research for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). We talk to Victoria about her start in makeup, her thoughts on social selling and beauty today, what she loves about QVC, her bookstore, and, most importantly, how she tackles challenges and works through fear and anxiety to stay positive.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/victoria-jackson
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1578970
Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
TikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjulee
Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email [email protected]

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46min
April 23, 2025Ep. 575: Influencer Troubles, Conservative Beauty Looks & The Week’s Beauty News
Can you really call particular beauty trends conservative or liberal? Jess & Jenn discuss. Plus: Coachella is a wrap; Revolve faces a class action lawsuit for its handling of influencer endorsements; big hair is back; Jess found a facial device that does it all; and Jenn welcomes a very special 10-year-old to the virtual studio to Raise (or Lower?) A Wand.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-575
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1569009
Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
TikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjulee
Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email [email protected]

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30min

FAQs about Fat Mascara:

How many episodes does Fat Mascara have?

The podcast currently has 726 episodes available.

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