The cooling drugstore face mask that’s better than slugging; the bargain hot tool that delivers a salon-like blowout; and an at-home toner that fixes brassy hair—writer Caroline Moss, host of the Gee Thanks, Just Bought It! podcast, is here to share her best beauty discoveries and discuss why certain products “go viral.” Plus, in Jenn’s Science Corner: making perfumes with artificial intelligence and anti-inflammaging parasites that could benefit your skin. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Products Mentioned: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: [email protected]; To Leave a "Raise A Wand" Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182.

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What keeps Jessica Alba up at night? You’ll be surprised. The actress and founder of Honest Company opens up about the Hollywood machine and how it works, and tells us what her WFH setup looks like, how her company’s concept of clean beauty has evolved, and why oversimplifying the science of product formulation can be problematic. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Products Mentioned: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: [email protected]; To Leave a "Raise A Wand" Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182.

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Guest co-host Kathleen Hou, the beauty director of New York Magazine’s The Cut, is here to analyze the hair on Bridgerton; discuss the week’s beauty news (Dolly Parton’s fragrance! Eco-friendly beauty sponges!); and talk about her job, her favorite beauty tips, and some of her go-to products—including the best tubing mascaras for straight lashes. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Products Mentioned: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: [email protected]; To Leave a "Raise A Wand" Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182.

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Dental technician Gary Archer has made specialized teeth for hundreds of movies and TV shows, including Austin Powers, PEN15, The Wolf of Wall Street, Mrs. Doubtfire, Interview with the Vampire, and more. He explains how he collaborates with Special FX makeup artists to create a character's look and tells us which movie smiles he’s made that you probably didn’t realize were fake. Plus, he shares stories from his work with actors like Kirsten Dunst, Tom Hanks, Adam Sandler, and others. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: [email protected]; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182.

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Can you get addicted to lip balm? We’re sharing the definitive answer from an expert—but, tbh, we’ll probably ask again next year. Plus, we talked to a dermatologist about why a few people with cosmetic fillers had allergic reactions after getting their COVID-19 vaccine. And there’s lots of beauty news to discuss: animal-testing progress; Unilever’s social-equality goals; a teledermatology report card; and a new way to predict when your hair will go gray. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: [email protected]; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182.

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Style expert Trinny Woodall is a master of transformations—and her life is no exception. In this interview (which she recorded in her closet!), she talks about starting her beauty business, Trinny London; how to approach change so it’s less scary; and what she’s learned about beauty from years of hosting What Not To Wear. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: [email protected]; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182.

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So, you’ve got some essential oils…what are you supposed to do with them? We have tips from an aromatherapy expert. We’re also talking about new protein treatments for your hair—and whether or not you actually need them. And there’s lots of beauty news to discuss: L’Oréal’s ban on animal-hair brushes; Thirteen Lune, a site featuring beauty brands from Black and Brown founders; Jonathan Van Ness’s new hair line; high-end sexual wellness products; and more. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: [email protected]; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182.

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Celebrity hairstylist Kalief Wolfe (Ashanti and Winnie Harlow are clients) knows how to make any wig look amazing. Here’s here to share his secrets for a natural-looking install, explain why protecting your lace matters, and reveal the surprising places he finds creative inspiration. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: [email protected]; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182.

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You’ve heard of the skin barrier, but what is it really? And how can you improve yours? We’ve got answers (in a segment sponsored by StriVectin). Plus, a dermatologist explains why earrings can be irritating—and what you can do about it. And there’s lots of beauty news to discuss: Sephora’s plans to combat racism in retail; the best beauty gadgets from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES); another ridiculous TikTok beauty trend; the Florida fragrance factory that smells so bad locals are filing suit; and more. -- For information on StriVectin and the new Wrinkle Recode Moisture Rich Barrier Cream, visit strivectin.com. Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: [email protected]; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182.

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It’s easy to be cynical about cause-related marketing in the beauty industry—until you listen to this interview with Karissa Bodnar, the CEO of Thrive Causemetics. We talk about why she built philanthropy into her business model, how her company chooses which causes to support and navigates the politics of giving, the product formulations she’s proudest of—and the one product she wishes she could figure out how to invent. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmascara; Email: [email protected]; To Leave a Voicemail & Be Featured on a Future Episode: 646-481-8182.

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