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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The podcast currently has 726 episodes available.

Fat Mascara episodes:

April 18, 2025Scents and the Soft Life with Sir Candle Man
Kudzi Chikumbu (aka @SirCandleMan), your bougie uncle of fragrance, shares the story of how he became a candle connoisseur. We talk about the $8 candle that he can’t get enough of, wick-trimming, waxes, why he doesn’t believe in a signature scent, the best-smelling hotel in the world, and so much more. Plus: His favorite Bath & Body Works candles and the Loewe candle we agree might be worth the money.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/sir-candle-man
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1549263
Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
TikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjulee
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56min
April 16, 2025Ep 574: Skin Tech, Tattoourism & The Week’s Beauty News
Garrett joins Jenn in the virtual studio to discuss where beauty culture is headed next: skincare for GLP-1 users; good news in animal testing; the futuristic work of Cornell’s Hybrid Body Lab; the best way to do a “moisture sandwich” to decrease retinoid irritation; and an encapsulated cannabidiol (CBD) cream that prevents UVA-induced damage. We also chat about free tattoos from a hotel chain, how U.S. tariffs are affecting beauty prices around the world, and the best bedtime body wash. Plus, the discussion of North Carolina barbecue continues!
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-574
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1537282
Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
TikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjulee
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53min
April 11, 2025Jennifer Aniston, Welcome to Fat Mascara!
Actress, producer, and founder of Lolavie, Jennifer Aniston, is in the studio for a fun and freewheeling chat with Jess and Jenn. We talk about how beauty culture is portrayed in her movies; her first audition; her best and worst haircuts; the ways her mom influenced her health and beauty choices; her dogs; how she decides which brands she wants to work with; and what’s coming next from Lolavie, her nature-inspired, science-backed hair line.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/jennifer-aniston
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1467737
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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33min
April 09, 2025Ep. 573: Southern Hospitality, Meghan Markle’s Makeup & The Week’s Beauty News
We’re on location at Montage Palmetto Bluff, in South Carolina, and sharing tips we learned at our masterclass with facialist Fatma Shaheen, the founder of Skin Design London. Relax with us and learn some techniques for draining your lymphatic fluid and releasing tension in your face. Plus, let’s talk about the beauty products Meghan Markle recommends on her ShopMy page; beauty trends based on political ideologies; the return (LOL) of leg shaving; scented bookmarks; and a fab leave-in conditioner.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-573
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1504420
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
April 02, 2025Ep. 572: Body Diversity, TikTok Perfumes & Our People Magazine Beauty Podcast Nod
Jess and Jenn get excited about being included as a best podcast nominee in People magazine’s Read Choice Poll, and then there’s lots of beauty news to cover. A new body-diversity report reveals that fashion models are getting skinnier, and the five best-selling perfumes on TikTok may surprise you. Plus, Kim Cattrall’s beauty campaign; changes at Supergroup; the Hairbrained Awards; highlights from FounderMade’s Future of Beauty Awards; rumors about dirty bathhouses in New York City; an amazing (inexpensive!) setting spray with sunscreen; and the loungewear set Jess never wants to take off.
VOTE! People Reader's Choice Poll: people.com/readers-choice-poll-worlds-most-beautiful-11701180
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-572
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1471573
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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42min
March 28, 2025How Not to Smell & Spring Cleaning Tips with Madame Sweat
Why doesn’t natural deodorant always work? How do you prevent bad breath? What’s the best way to clean a mattress? Why do feet get so smelly? Social media sensation Madame Sweat—aka, Mary Further, the founder of Kaia Naturals—is here to answer all those questions. Plus, she explains how she became the internet’s expert on hygiene and etiquette, her favorite ways to fragrance a home, why she uses a sweat powder on her sheets, and more.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/madame-sweat
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1448061
Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
TikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjulee
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58min
March 26, 2025Ep. 571: The Intersection of Beauty & Sports, Arthritis-Friendly Makeup & The Week’s Beauty News
Jenn and Julee talk about all the brands sponsoring women’s sports leagues this year—and the athletes who bring the best looks. Plus, Jenn’s experience at The Othership bathhouse; Julee’s latest celebrity encounter; the FDA’s voluntary recall of acne products due to elevated levels of benzene; a perfume you can lick (if you want to?); a pelvic wellness brand from Diva Cup; the Shark Beauty LED face mask; and Tilt, a new beauty brand with comfy, grippable packaging that received The Arthritis Foundation’s Ease of Use Certification.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-571
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1438768
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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50min
March 21, 2025Drag Queen Beauty Secrets with Bianca del Rio
Bianca del Rio, aka Roy Haylock, is a comedian, drag queen, and winner of the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. This is one of Fat Mascara’s first celebrity interviews (it originally aired in 2016) and it’s surprising how relevant it remains today! Bianca talks about how drag culture influences pop and beauty culture, and shares celebrity gossip, beauty tips, and her opinions on everything from politicians to plastic surgery.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/bianca-del-rio
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1417750
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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26min
March 19, 2025Ep. 570: The White Lotus Look, Breast Implant Sponcon & The Week’s Beauty News
Garrett joins Jenn to discuss the look of the White Lotus ladies—and what the Thai resort where it’s filmed is really like (yes, Garrett visited). Plus, we’re talking about the latest skincare and sunscreen news from the American Academy of Dermatology meeting; Meghan Trainor’s branded content campaign for a breast implant company; multitasking sunscreens; and a low-key amazing pencil for lips and eyes.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-570
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1409838
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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1h 3min
March 17, 2025Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian on Art, Commerce, and Dupe Culture
From his Paris atelier, the mastermind behind Baccarat Rouge 540, Narciso Rodriguez for Her, and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male dishes on his greatest hits and (a few) misses. Francis Kurkdjian, who co-founded Maison Francis Kurkdjian with Marc Chaya, reveals his unexpected path to perfumery, gets real about dupe culture, and explores the delicate balance of being both an artist and entrepreneur. Plus, he discusses how his creative process shifts between personal passion projects and commercial powerhouses.
Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/francis-kurkdjian
Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1386977
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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55min

FAQs about Fat Mascara:

How many episodes does Fat Mascara have?

The podcast currently has 726 episodes available.

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