Fat Mascara

Lacy Redway draws inspiration from history, fashion, art, and more when she’s styling the hair of celebrity clients like Tessa Thompson, Priyanka Chopra, Ruth Negga, and Anne Hathaway. Listen in as she explains her creative process; tells us what really happens before (and after) red carpet appearances; and shares how she became a hair stylist, her secrets for healthy hair, and the one thing you better not steal from her kit. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: [email protected]; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: 646-481-8182.

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Video-conferencing can affect the way you feel about your face. In this episode, we discuss how screen time distorts your perception of your looks and share a dermatologist’s tips for making your next Zoom/FaceTime/Google Hangout more positive. There’s also lots of beauty news to get into: a new deodorant for people with visual impairment and motor disabilities; the Urban Decay X Prince makeup collection; Vita Coco’s hair-care range; and more. Plus, in Jenn's Science Corner, we’re going deep on new research that investigates why (and how) some women are embracing their gray hair despite the stigma against it. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: [email protected]; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1-646-481-8182.

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Body acceptance is great in theory, but how do you actually get there? Katie Sturino can help. In this episode, the style influencer behind The 12ish Style and beauty brand Megababe, and author of the forthcoming book Body Talk, shares her journey to self-acceptance and tips for stopping the negative thought cycle. Plus, she explains why boob sweat, thigh chafe, and a melasma mustache are nothing to be ashamed of. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: [email protected]; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: 646-481-8182.

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To celebrate 300 episodes of their award-winning beauty podcast, Jess and Jenn revisit the launch show where they interviewed each other. In this special podcast, they share real-time commentary and behind-the-scenes details as they update their answers; reveal their favorite beauty products; and share the best (and worst!) beauty treatments, most cringe-worthy moments in their careers, and details of what really happens during their celebrity interviews. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: [email protected]; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: 646-481-8182.

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Shift your self-criticism to self-compassion with the help of Valerie Monroe, creator of the How Not To F*ck Up Your Face newsletter. In this episode, Val discusses the power of de-objectifying your looks (and how she learned to do it); some of her favorite products; how to make skincare and makeup more fun; and a few things she knows for sure after serving as the beauty director of O, The Oprah magazine for almost 16 years. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; To subscribe to Val's newsletter: valeriemonroe.substack.com/welcome; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: [email protected]; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: +1-646-481-8182.

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Before you do any spring cleaning, listen to this! We talked to a cosmetic chemist about how long skincare products are safe and effective, and whether those expiration dates really matter. Before that: Does drinking chlorophyll water help with acne? Plus, lots of news to discuss: the trendy haircut we love (minus the name); why your favorite perfume might smell different next year; a surprising survey about sun-safety knowledge; and more. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: [email protected]; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: 646-481-8182.

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We're so excited to introduce you to the co-author of one of our favorite books, Perfumes: The A–Z Guide. In this interview, Tania Sanchez reveals the hidden love story in her book’s pages, explains how she thinks (and writes) about scent, and tells us about some of her favorite perfumes. Plus, we talk about how to move the fragrance world forward and make the art of perfumery more inclusive and easier to understand and enjoy. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: [email protected]; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: 646-481-8182.

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If you have tired, sleepy-looking eyes, we’ve got help! We’re taking a closer look at a new prescription eye drop for ptosis (drooping eyelids) and sharing other tricks to give saggy lids a lift, including a genius makeup tip that really works. Plus, lots of news to discuss: the trouble with doctors on TikTok; a new trend called “lip wings”; paying for Botox with Bitcoin; important sunscreen news for summer travel; Lizzo’s partnership with Dove to fight digital photo distortion; and more. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: [email protected]; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: 646-481-8182.

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We've got a quick announcement about Earth Day and our virtual party, then it's on to the interview (a replay): Lab Muffin creator and science educator Michelle Wong, PhD, is going to change the way you think about beauty products. Together, we take a closer look at the clean-beauty movement, discuss the racist and colorist history of skin-lightening products, discuss how to evaluate user reviews for authenticity, and learn how to avoid confirmation bias so we can be better beauty consumers. -- To register for our Earth Day party on April 22 (tonight!) at 8 PM EST: fatmascara.com/davines; For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: [email protected]; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: 646-481-8182.

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We’re hosting a virtual Earth Day party this Thursday and we want to tell you all about it (It’s free! And there's an amazing gift for all attendees!). After that, we’re replaying an interview with one of our favorite guests, Caroline Hirons. The skincare expert, aesthetician, and best-selling author gives us her no-nonsense take on “clean” beauty, INCI lists, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the beauty industry patriarchy, myths about pores, acid solutions, hyaluronic acid, and so much more. Plus, she shares the correct order to apply your skincare and some of her favorite products. -- To register for our Earth Day party on April 22 at 8 PM EST: fatmascara.com/davines; For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: [email protected]; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: 646-481-8182.

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