Podcasts by Fat Mascara
Beauty journalists (and friends!) Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Sullivan bring you the big, juicy world of beauty twice a week. On Wednesdays, they share their insider access to the industry, discuss news and culture through the lens of beauty, and talk about their beauty adventures as well as their favorite fragrances, skincare, and makeup. On Fridays, they interview their favorite people in the business, including celebrities, makeup artists, perfumers, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and more. Delivered with a heavy dose of fun, Fat Mascara is where beauty obsessives can get their fix.
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Women’s Media and Beauty Standards with Mia Freedman from 2023-12-08T20:00:16
Plastic-surgery shaming, the ways celebrities gaslight us, cancel culture—Mia Freedman, co-founder of the Australian media network Mamamia, is here to talk about all of it. We chat with the writer ...
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Ep. 512: Unhinged Perfume Reviews, “Zhuzh” Products&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-12-06T20:00:58
Tell us about the product you only pull out for holiday parties—we’re calling these special-occasion items our zhuzh (or “jeuje” or “zhoosh”?) beauty products. Before that, we chat about Guido P...
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How the Skincare Industry Really Works with Liah Yoo from 2023-12-01T20:00:16
When content creator Liah Yoo started a skincare brand, her goal was to fix problems she saw with the Beauty Industrial Complex™ and its traditional business models. She’s here to explain how sh...
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Ep. 511: Advent Calendars, Looksmaxxing&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-11-29T20:00:05
Tis the season of beauty advent calendars, and we found out which ones give you the most value for your money. We’re also talking about the #looksmaxxing community, its sketchy roots, and its in...
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Alicia Keys Talks Soul Care, Skin, and Song from 2023-11-24T20:00:35
Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys discusses her evolving relationship with self care, from her decision to go makeup-free in 2016 to the daily affirmations that are part of her skincare ritual today. W...
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Ep. 510: Scenting the Streets, Adele Enters Beauty(?)&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-11-22T20:00:34
Jess is back from her travels to tell us about her favorite beauty boutique in Amsterdam and an unbelievable spa in London’s Old War Office. Plus: Rumour Has It (LOL) Adele is starting a beauty ...
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The Future of Makeup with 3D Makeup Artist Ines Alpha from 2023-11-17T21:00:37
Digital artist Ines Alpha is pushing the boundaries of how we think about makeup—and beauty. She tells us about her creative process and explains how she brings elects of fantasy and enchantment...
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Treatments for Pelvic Floors, Vulvas&Vaginas with Vspot’s Cindy Barshop from 2023-11-15T20:00:56
Cindy Barshop, the founder of Vspot Medi Spa—and a Real Housewives of New York alumna—is here to share important information about all the treatments and services available to improve women’s se...
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Super Modeling with Linda Evangelista from 2023-11-10T20:00:43
We’re revisiting our chat with model Linda Evangelista—something we’ve wanted to do since Apple TV’sThe Super Modelsdocumentary came out earlier this fall. In this interview (originally re...
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Ep. 509: The Week’s Beauty News with Guest Co-Host Pamela Edwards Christiani from 2023-11-08T20:00:54
Jenn welcomes multi-hyphenate beauty guru Pamela Edwards Christiani, a journalist (formerly Essence& People), astrologer, and aspiring voice actor, as her guest co-host while Jess has the we...
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The Art of Natural Perfumery with Mandy Aftel from 2023-11-03T19:00:43
“Every culture in history has used natural scented materials for the most important things in life—eating, praying, making love, being buried,” says psychotherapist turned natural perfumer Mandy...
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Ep. 508: The Lip Gloss Overture, California’s Cosmetics Chemicals Ban&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-11-01T20:00:48
Jenn is looking for lip balms that actually last more than an hour, so call the hotline to share your favorites:646-481-8182...
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How Fischersund Bottled The Scent of Iceland from 2023-10-27T20:00:58
Jónsi Birgisson and Lilja Birgisdóttir are taking Jess (and you!) on a journey to Iceland—through their perfume and their art. Listen in as they talk about Fischersund, their family-run perfumer...
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Ep. 507: Goop for the Masses, Priscilla&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-10-25T20:45:22
Has beauty culture come to a stand still? A recent New York Times article lamenting the current lack of cultural innovation got us thinking. We’re also chatting about the Goop line for Target; why ...
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The Everything Guide to Lasers with Dr. Robert Anolik from 2023-10-20T19:00:47
What’s the difference between lasers and LED (light emitting diodes), IPL (intense pulsed light), RF (radiofrequency), and all the other professional therapies and devices out there? In this int...
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Ep.506: A Beauty Crime Caper, Shadow-Self Perfumes&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-10-18T19:33:41
Maybe we’re getting into Halloween early, but this week has some ghoulish delights! Listen in to help us solve a crime at a hair salon in Ontario, Canada, and then explore your shadow self with ...
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Makeup Artist Priscilla Ono Is a Class Act from 2023-10-13T19:00:08
Rihanna’s go-to makeup artist, Priscilla Ono, is here to talk about her famous clients, her love of clean skin (and a clean kit!), the makeup courses she teaches, her work with Cetaphil, and how...
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Ep. 505: Pamela Anderson, Super Models, Scent Strips&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-10-11T19:14:55
Why did Pamela Anderson’s no-makeup look get so much attention? We have thoughts on that and lots more:The Super Modelsdocumentary on Apple TV+; nepomodels; Beckham-inspired fragrances; th...
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The Glossy Book Club with Marisa Meltzer from 2023-10-06T21:00:22
Listen in to our live-recorded podcast with Marisa Meltzer, the author ofGlossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier. We treated this interview as a book cl...
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Ep. 504: Love and Fragrance, Makeup and Trustworthiness&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-10-05T15:15:13
Love isnotblind, according to a contestant on the new season ofLove is Blindwho had an issue with his (now ex-) fiancée’s makeup. His comments got us thinking about research that ...
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The Secret Recipe for a Sculpted Face with Aesthetician Iván Pol from 2023-09-29T19:30:18
Celebrity aesthetician Iván Pol, founder of The Beauty Sandwich, is here to share his story—and his secrets. He and Jess discuss how he started out as a makeup artist and discovered the key to b...
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Ep. 503: Lip Gloss Applicators, '90s Fragrances&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-09-27T20:42:35
Do you like a doe foot, paddle (beaver tail?), or slant-tip as your lip gloss applicator? Let’s discuss. But first: Hourglass Cosmetics’s work with the Nonhuman Rights Project; the booming resal...
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Improve Your Beauty Literacy with The Lipstick Lesbians from 2023-09-22T22:03:46
Alexis Androulakis and Christina Basias, the duo behind viral account @thelipsticklesbians and founders of the brand Fempower Beauty, are on a mission to make you a more informed beauty customer...
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Ep. 502: You’re Invited to Our Book Club, Skin Boosters&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-09-20T21:45
We’re doing a live, virtual book club next week (Sept. 27, at 8 PM ET), and you’re invited! We’ll be discussingGlossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossierwi...
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The Red Carpet Look with Makeup Artist Kate Lee from 2023-09-15T19:25:37
Celebrities should be grateful that makeup artist Kate Lee didnotlisten to the school counselor who told her to become an optician. Instead, she enrolled in aesthetician school, started...
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Ep. 501: The World’s Longest Mullet, Chapped-Lip Tips&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-09-13T19:30:16
It’s a grab bag of high-low delights this week: The new François Nars documentary; a product that gets rid of the smell of weed; tips for chapped lips; a South Asian-inspired makeup brand at Sephor...
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Back-to-School Beauty&Trend Forecasting with Gen Z Expert Casey Lewis from 2023-09-08T19:00:11
Casey Lewis, author of After School, a Substack newsletter about youth culture and Gen Z trends, has made a career of talking to (and about) teens and young adults. She’s here to explain why tho...
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Ep. 500: Surprise Guest! Deeply Fabulous Memories!&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-09-06T19:00:11
Before we get into the news, we share a few highlights from the past 499 episodes, including proud moments, embarrassing stories, and all-time favorite products. Then, let’s talk about skincare ...
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Best of FM: Philosopher Heather Widdows from 2023-09-01T19:00:58
Lookism, or looks-based discrimination, doesn’t get society’s attention like sexism and racism, but philosopher Heather Widdows thinks it should. In one of our favorite interviews (originally ai...
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Legendary Hairstylist Garren Shares His Story from 2023-08-30T19:00:13
Hairstylist Garren transformed models into supermodels (Linda Evangelista, Karlie Kloss), helped celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Madonna create their looks, and co-founded the hair line R+Co ...
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Bethenny Frankel on Business, Beauty, and Reality TV’s Future from 2023-08-25T19:00:46
Bethenny Frankel talks to Jess about the Real Housewives aesthetic (and how it’s changed); how to protect her daughter from the downsides of Beauty Culture; why mocktails are the new margaritas;...
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Best of FM: Tracee Ellis Ross from 2023-08-23T19:00:57
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross opens up about ageism in Hollywood, experiments with DIY waxing, her hair,yourhair, flaky hair gels, red lipstick, Funyuns, and more in this fan-favorite ...
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The Wild World of Public Relations with Miss PR Piggy from 2023-08-18T19:00:27
Glamorous? Sometimes. Hilarious? Always. For the first time, Carrie Crecca Maitoza steps out from behind her buzzy meme account, @Miss_PR_Piggy, to talk about the PR world she satirizes. If you ...
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The Myth of Oxidizing Makeup with Chemist Balanda Atis from 2023-08-16T19:00:14
Jenn’s off to climb a mountain (she’ll explain in the intro), but we still have a great interview for you: Chemist Balanda Atis, whose pioneering research helped make foundation more inclusive f...
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Best of FM: Miranda Kerr from 2023-08-11T19:00:45
We’ve got a new intro and some behind-the-scenes commentary for this classic interview with Miranda Kerr. The model, mom, and “magic girl” sits down to talk about self-love, smart business, and ...
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Best of FM: Emily Weiss of Glossier from 2023-08-09T19:00:56
Before she stepped down as CEO, before she was a mom, and before she led Glossier through three more rounds of funding and a $1.2 billion valuation, Emily Weiss came to the Fat Mascara studio to...
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The L.A. Face with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond from 2023-08-04T19:00
When did plastic surgery get so trendy? Dr. Jason Diamond, who has been practicing in Beverly Hills for years, is here to discuss it all: the rise of the ethnically ambiguous face; doctors live-str...
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Ep. 499: Lip Lifts, Real Housewives, Ageism&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-08-02T19:00
We get emotional at the end of the episode, thinking about how much our listeners mean to us! But first, how do we balance the contrasting pull of wanting to look youthful while fighting ag...
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Youthful Skin *Without* Injections with Aesthetician Joanna Czech from 2023-07-28T19:00
The original celebrity aesthetician has a prescription for better skin that doesn’t require Botox, filler, or lasers: Balance your pH; lean into muscle-stimulating and collagen-boosting therapie...
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Ep. 498: Passive Skincare, Perfume Stories&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-07-26T19:00
We tried a perfume that evokes a horseback ride through the fields and another that smells like the spice-laden cargo hold of a 17th-century galleon. Perfume storytelling has gotten so extra—and...
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Best of FM: Cindy Crawford from 2023-07-24T19:00:51
Before we ever interviewed Cindy Crawford, we talked about her on the pod. A lot. You’ve heard us go on about her Meaningful Beauty infomercials and how she made us believe a French melon patch ...
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Ayesha Curry’s Love Languages from 2023-07-21T21:00:47
Entrepreneur and cookbook author Ayesha Curry says her love languages are food and beauty. In this episode, the wife of NBA star Stephen Curry talks about working the phones at her mom’s hair sa...
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Ep. 497: The *Other* Barbie, Compostable Lipstick&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-07-19T19:00
After some deep thoughts on the art-versus-commerce of interviewing celebrities who have skincare lines, we get into the good stuff: a lipstick with a compostable tube that turns into dirt and @...
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The Return of Poppy King, Entrepreneur and “Lipstick Queen” from 2023-07-14T19:00
Poppy King has nothing left to prove. She has created two successful beauty lines, ridden the corporate wave, and done it all with her integrity intact. She's one of the few beauty entrepreneurs wi...
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Ep. 496: A Skincare World Record, Couture Lips&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-07-12T19:00
It’s a busy beauty week: Jess tells us about her perfume event in Paris; Pat McGrath created a new must-have lip look; Mikayla Nogueira got married and the haters had thoughts; a dermatologist i...
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Ask a Facialist with Jordan Samuel Pacitti from 2023-07-07T19:00:51
Consider this episode Skincare 101…and 201 and 301! Facialist Jordan Samuel Pacitti is here to answer all your skincare questions, from basics to advanced level: How do you know if your products ar...
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Ep. 495: Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Animal Testing&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-07-05T19:00:43
Why are the videos where Lorry Hill analyzes plastic surgery so compelling? Does it even matter if she’s right about what celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence do to their faces? Let’s work through...
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Best of FM: Tiffany Masterson of Drunk Elephant from 2023-07-03T19:00:59
In the second installment of Best of FM, we have Drunk Elephant founder Tiffany Masterson. Just a few months before her company was acquired by Shiseido (for $845 million!), she sat down to shar...
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Why Hotels Smell So Good with Caroline Fabrigas from 2023-06-30T19:00
Let's go behind the scenes of Scent Marketing Inc., a company that creates immersive, ambient fragrances for hotels (1 Hotel, Auberge Resorts, and more), cruise ships, spas—even the Museum of Ic...
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Ep. 494: Bears Wearing Perfume, Brow Lamination Regrets&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-06-28T21:21:20
Boo Boo the brown bear is obsessed with Taylor Swift’s Incredible Things perfume, and we are obsessed with him. But first, Jess hangs with a brow artist who has some issues with brow lamination,...
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Sofía Vergara’s Beauty Secrets from 2023-06-23T19:00:09
When it comes to aging, actress Sofía Vergara says she wants "to go down fighting.” We talk about that and so much more on today's episode: the beauty secrets Sofía learned while prepping for Ca...
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Ep. 493: Pretty Privilege, 2,000-Year-Old Perfume&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-06-21T19:41:23
Good looks pay: On average, attractive CEOs make $1 million more than their average-looking counterparts, according to new research and a compelling article in the Wall Street Journal. Let’s dis...
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Best of FM: Huda Kattan from 2023-06-19T19:00:53
Welcome to the Best of FM! This bi-weekly series features our favorite interviews with new introductions from Jenn& Jess. These “Best of FM” selections are for new listeners who may not be sure...
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The Hair&Mental Health Connection with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka from 2023-06-16T19:00:41
Psychologist, hair stylist, hair historian, and clinical therapist Afiya Mbilishaka, PhD, is here to talk about why hair (and caring for it) can be an entry point to mental-health services. She ...
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Ep. 492: Laser Facials Gone Wrong, How to Recycle Beauty Products&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-06-14T21:00:40
After one company’s silicone wrinkle patches went viral, they calculated that the sales bump put five extra tons of trash into landfills. So, the company started a wrinkle-patch recycling progra...
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Wedding Makeup&More with Makeup Artist Nicky Posley from 2023-06-09T19:00
Whether you’re attending a big event or you’re about to be a bride, the pressure is on to look amazing. And not just amazing, but timeless! Relaxed! Polished in photos! And not like your face ate t...
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Ep. 491: Summer Concerts and Scents, Jeremy Fragrance&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-06-07T19:00:46
We’re trying to love marine and aquatic perfumes, sharing our summer-concert experiences, and going deep on YouTube creator Jeremy Fragrance, the intriguing (“unhinged,” per GQ) fragrance influe...
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What Real Inclusivity Looks Like With Uoma Beauty Founder Sharon Chuter (Replay) from 2023-06-02T19:00:02
Sharon Chuter is stepping away from Uoma Beauty, the brand she founded, but she leaves behind an amazing legacy. In this interview, she tells us about the rebellious path she took from teenage b...
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An L.A. Story with Hairstylist Mara Roszak (Replay) from 2023-05-31T19:00:20
Hairstylist Mara Roszak booked her first celebrity client when she was just 17 (her mom had to drive her to the job!), and she’s been working steadily ever since, with clients like Emma Stone, Z...
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Beauty Standards, Technology, and K-Beauty with Author Elise Hu from 2023-05-27T00:00:56
In this provocative interview, NPR host-at-large Elise Hu, author of the new bookFlawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital, talks about the rise of South Korean p...
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Ep. 490: Makeup Spectacles, Systemic Self-Care&Beauty News with Co-Host Priyanka Mattoo from 2023-05-24T19:00:16
Writer and filmmaker Priyanka Mattoo, co-founder of the Earios podcasting network, is here to talk beauty. As a former talent agent, Pri shares insight on why so many celebrities—including Beyoncé!...
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How Beauty Brands Use Social Media with Digital Marketing Expert Leslie Hall from 2023-05-19T20:00
You know how certain products are suddenly all over your feed, and all your friends are buying them? Leslie Hall, founder of Iced Media, a beauty-focused paid social agency, explains how that ha...
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Ep. 489: Beast Mode Fragrances, Beauty Industry Hypocrisy&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-05-17T19:00
Social-media sniping, beauty brands (hypocritically?) campaigning against the use of photo filters on social media, and the refreshing IRL camaraderie of the industry—we’re talking about it all ...
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How to Find Your Purpose with Makeup Artist Laura Mercier from 2023-05-12T19:00:25
Makeup artist Laura Mercier shares the inspiring story of how she changed her birth name, left France, and came to America to restart her life—and all the lessons she learned along the way. We t...
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Ep. 488: Celebrities Over-Injecting, the Best Hand Creams (with our intern, Georgina!)&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-05-10T20:03:23
Please give a big Fat Mascara welcome to our newish intern, Georgina, who tried a bunch of hand creams and is here to tell us about the best ones. Before that, Jess describes the Met-Gala-worthy...
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How Hair Color Tells A Story with Paramore’s Hayley Williams&Hair Stylist Brian O’Connor from 2023-05-05T20:00
Paramore’s Hayley Williams and her friend and hair stylist, Brian O’Connor, share how they bonded over the power of hair color—and how external transformation can help you find yourself, find yo...
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Ep. 487: Smartphone Face, Ozempic Hair, and the Week’s Beauty News from 2023-05-03T20:07:25
Why do some actors look out of place in period films and TV series? Dazed Beauty writer Kleigh Balugo calls it “smartphone face”—that thing where people look too modern to have lived before the ...
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Help for Hair Loss with Dr. Doris Day (Replay) from 2023-04-28T19:00:18
Dermatologist Doris Day, MD, isthehair authority, and she’s here to talk about why hair loss happens and what you can do about it. Stress management, serums, supplements, OTC and Rx dru...
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Ep. 486: Quiet Luxury, Annual Skin Exams&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-04-26T19:00
What is quiet luxury in beauty?Succession’s Kendall Roy using Augustinus Bader, obvi. But what else? Let’s discuss! We’re also talking about how to get a free skin-cancer screening (May...
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Ask A Clean Cosmetic Chemist with Krupa Koestline from 2023-04-21T19:00:20
Are clean beauty products better for the environment? Who still tests on animals and why? How do retailers and brands develop their lists of restricted substances (aka, “no no” lists)? In honor ...
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Ep. 485: Bare Legs, Body-Scrub Troubles&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-04-19T19:00
In this pleasantly meandering episode, we contemplate celebrities who have beef with their glam squads (and vice versa), discuss bare-leg insecurity and how to handle it, and dream about owning a f...
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Bringing Fragrance Memories Alive with Elizabeth Renstrom from 2023-04-14T19:00:38
Photographer and editor Elizabeth Renstrom is the artist behind Basenote Bitch, a project that explores how perfume plays a part in our formative years. In this interview, we revisit vintage fra...
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Ep. 484: Makeup as Art, Museum-Inspired Fragrances&Beauty News with Guest Co-Host Wanyi Jiang from 2023-04-12T19:00:08
Wanyi Jiang, the creative director for JVN Hair (and one of Jenn’s best friends!) plays co-host this week while Jess is on spring break. Wanyi explains how she uses painting techniques to apply ...
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Behind the Scenes of the Biggest Beauty Retailer on the Planet with Creighton Kiper from 2023-04-07T19:00:24
Walmart’s vice president of beauty, Creighton Kiper, talks about the most popular products in America, from $1.24 L.A. Colors eyelashes to the Relove By Revolution makeup line that’s all under $...
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Ep. 483: Beauty Snacks, Solid Nail Polish&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-04-05T19:00
Jenn attempts makeup depotting, and Jess found a fitness streaming platform that’s just her speed. We’re also talking about solid nail polish, makeup samples that look like snacks, how Californi...
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The Chemistry of Perfume&Candles with Perfumer Dana Schimtt from 2023-03-31T19:00:14
Why do some scented candles fill a room and others fall flat? What makes amber scents so warm and resinous? How do perfumers remember what different molecules and extracts smell like? Givaudan p...
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Ep. 482: The Best Solid Shampoos&Conditioners, Ways to Build Resilience&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-03-29T20:46:47
Solid shampoos and conditioners may be eco-friendlier, but which ones actually work? Jenn spent the past few months testing dozens, and now she’s sharing her favorites. Before that: the Color Gu...
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Celebrity Plastic Surgery and Allure’s Evolution with Editor in Chief Jessica Cruel from 2023-03-24T20:45:39
We dig into the topics thatAllurereaders can’t get enough of with its editor in chief, Jessica Cruel. She discusses Black representation in beauty journalism, our ongoing fascination wi...
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How to Celebrate Yourself With Model Ashley Graham (Replay) from 2023-03-17T19:00:01
Model Ashley Graham wants to ban the word “normal” in discussions of body shape and skin and hair type. The author and TV host also explains how to do (realistic!) daily affirmations and shares ...
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Ep. 481: Magnesium Baths, Microcurrent Devices&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-03-15T19:00
Jess rediscovers the power of Epsom salt baths and her NuFace device, and then tells us about her run-in with legendary actress Isabella Rossellini. Plus: The hair brand that’s giving free hairc...
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Create Your Own Beauty Standards with Sonia Valencia from 2023-03-10T20:00
Content creator, makeup artist, and self-proclaimed “mature lady,” Sonia Valencia is here to offer some real talk (okay, beech?) about makeup and skincare. She tells us how she set her own beaut...
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Ep. 480: Fragrance Dupes, Bold Glamour&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-03-08T20:00
Photo filters can give you the face lift you never asked for—is there anything wrong with that? We talk about why the Bold Glamour effect on TikTok is hitting a nerve. Then, is it okay to buy fr...
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How to Get “Glowstopping” Skin with Lord Gavin from 2023-03-03T20:00
Celebrity facial masseur Gavin McLeod-Valentine leads us through the face-massage technique he uses to prep clients like Cate Blanchett, Zoe Saldana, Maya Rudolph, and Lourdes Leon for the red carp...
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Ep. 479: Positive Beauty, Sober Skin&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-03-01T20:00
Jess has a Fraxel update and makes a case for Positive Beauty while Jenn has “the talk” (about search engines) with her stepson. Plus: the skin-sobering movement is coming; Gucci knows how to ca...
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Bringing Good Vibes to the Nail Industry with Mazz Hanna from 2023-02-24T22:00
Nail stylist Mazz Hanna wants to improve career opportunities for women working in the nail industry—from the manicurists at your local nail salon to the celebrity nail stylists that her agency, Na...
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Ep. 478: De-Influencing, Olaplex Issues, and The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-02-22T20:00
The #deinfluencing trend is a way for your favorite beauty gurus to reassert their authority—at least according to researchers at Cardiff University. We’ll explain and share our thoughts on the ...
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Why Perfume is Art with Alia Raza from 2023-02-17T20:58:37
Artist and perfume designer Alia Raza, founder of Régime de Fleurs, explains how she went from “broke artist” to “not-broke artistic perfume creator,” in an evolution that continues today. She talk...
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Ep. 477: What “Clean” Means, Laser Facials&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-02-15T20:00
Jess& Jenn compare their experiences with laser facial treatments (Fraxel, IPL, Nd:Yag, etc). Then: What does “clean” beauty mean? A Sephora lawsuit could change the way brands and retailer...
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How to Get Your Best Hair Color, with Colorist Genna Still from 2023-02-10T22:16:43
This is a masterclass in getting the hair color you want and keeping it that way! Spoke& Weal color specialist Genna Still will explain why tweaking the tone and saturation of your hair color a...
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Ep. 476: Influencer Credibility, Recyclable Lotion Pumps&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-02-08T20:00
Now that the hubbub of Mikayla Nogueira’s branded-content mascara controversy has quieted, we’re taking a closer look at how influencer culture has changed (maybe not so much?) since our days at...
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Skincare Chemist Victoria Fu Confesses Everything from 2023-02-03T20:00
How do you decode a cosmetic ingredient list? How are researchers using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve skincare? Which skincare ingredients are completely pointless? Victoria Fu, the co...
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Ep. 475: Ozempic Face, Couture Makeup&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-02-01T20:00
A few years ago, faces were looking full (from all the filler?); these days, the rich and famous look sculpted, “snatched,” and downright gaunt. It could be the popularity of Ozempic (a diabetes...
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Ep. 474: How Cosmetics Are Regulated, with Kelly Bonner from 2023-01-27T20:51:52
As an advisor to numerous clients in the beauty industry, trial attorney Kelly Bonner plays a part in America’s complex system of cosmetics regulation—and she’s here to tell us about it. What do...
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Ep. 473: Throwback Lipsticks, Scandi Style&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-01-25T20:13:59
How much frost is too much frost in a lipstick? All depends on how you wear it, we say. We’re swiping on some throwback lip shades, then discussing the latest beauty gossip: Makeup By Mario’s ex...
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Ep. 472: How Beauty Brands Maximize Social Selling, with Julian Reis of SuperOrdinary from 2023-01-20T20:40:03
Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast looking for the next great product or you work in the beauty industry, this interview with Julian Reis, CEO& founder of SuperOrdinary, is a must-listen. He...
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Ep. 471: Tweakments, The FDA’s New Cosmetics Regulations&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-01-18T20:00:50
Noninvasive “tweakments” like DiamondGlow facials, Morpheus8, and the Moxi laser are gaining popularity with people who say they’re “high maintenance to be low maintenance.” Meaning: Can getting so...
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Ep. 470: Setting Intentions with Tennis Star Sloane Stephens from 2023-01-13T20:00
Pro tennis player Sloane Stephens can find a hairstylist in any country, calls candles an essential travel item (she has one from Tom Ford with her at the Australian Open right now!), and knows ...
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Ep. 469: Jess’s Moda Operandi Edit, Ability-Inclusive Makeup Application&The Week’s Beauty News from 2023-01-11T20:30
Jess shares what she’s been working on since last summer, when she takes us through the “heroes and hidden gems” from Moda Operandi’s new beauty website—including the dirty, sexy floral fragranc...
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Ep. 468: Coloring Outside the Lines with Makeup Artist Peter Philips from 2023-01-06T21:23:14
In his first podcast interview ever, Belgian makeup artist Peter Philips reveals what goes on behind the scenes at Dior, where he serves as the creative and image director for Christian Dior Makeup...
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Ep. 467: Let’s Talk About Aging with Kim France (Replay) from 2023-01-04T19:00:16
Journalist and podcaster Kim France, creator of Girls of A Certain Age and co-host of the Everything is Fine podcast (and the founding editor of Lucky magazine) is here to talk about getting old...
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Ep. 466: How to Shop for Beauty Products with Science Educator Michelle Wong, PhD (Replay) from 2022-12-30T19:00:26
Science educator Michelle Wong, PhD (aka @LabMuffin), 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 an...
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Ep. 465: Ask a Pharmacist with Ian Ginsberg of C.O. Bigelow (Replay) from 2022-12-28T19:00:40
Can you take probiotics while on antibiotics? Are sulfates bad for your hair? How do you pass a drug test? Pharmacist Ian Ginsberg, the president ofListen
Ep. 464: It’s Our Annual Naughty&Nice Special Episode! from 2022-12-23T20:00:25
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…we’re wrapping up 2022 with our thoughts on everything we liked (nice) and didn’t (naughty) in the big, bad—and good?—world of beauty. Okay, you get it, ...
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Ep. 463: Soft Skin, Advent Calendars&Beauty News with Co-Host Chloe Hall from 2022-12-22T00:58
Journalist turned brand builder Chloe Hall is Jenn’s guest co-host for this episode! The former Elle.com beauty director tells us about her career in beauty, shares some of the products she love...
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Ep. 462: Life, Lashes, and Lighting with Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff from 2022-12-16T20:00:47
Ashunta Sheriff knows how to light-up a face, put on lashes in two minutes, and keep her celebrity clients (Taraji P. Henson, Alicia Keys, and so many others) happy. In this fun and freewheeling ca...
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Ep. 461: Neck&Déc, the Rise of “Aesthetic,” and The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-12-14T20:00
Everybody’s hot for neck and décolletage care! Maybe it’s because we spend so much time hunched over? So, sit it up straighter and listen in as we talk about that and…2023’s color showdown (Viva Ma...
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Ep. 460: Getting Festive with Tory Burch from 2022-12-09T20:00:34
Tory Burch is here to take the pressure off your holiday season. She told us “Perfection is not interesting"—so we’re going into the gift-giving, dinner-hosting, party-attending season with that...
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Ep. 459: Butt Trivia, Brow Pencil as Lip Liner&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-12-07T22:33:30
Now that it is officially Festive Season, Jenn is gifting Jess with the embarrassing story of how she once had to model a “Silver Belle” look for holiday store visuals at Sephora. After that, we...
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Ep. 458: How To Get Your Beauty Sleep With Dr. Michael Breus (Replay) from 2022-12-02T21:50:22
The Sleep Doctor, Michael Breus, PhD, is here to help us get some rest—so we look (and feel) better! He shares sleep tips for boosting skin’s collagen levels, waking up without under-eye circles...
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Ep. 457: Patrick Ta is Obsessed With Glow (Replay) from 2022-11-30T20:00:46
Patrick Ta went from bankruptcy at age 21 to having his own makeup line just seven years later. In this episode, the celebrity makeup artist (clients include Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Joan Smalls,...
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Ep. 456: The White Witch of Perfume with Azzi Glasser from 2022-11-25T20:00
Helena Bonham Carter calls perfume designer Azzi Glasser a “white witch” for her uncanny ability to transform personalities into scents. Learn how she develops custom fragrances to help actors l...
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Ep. 455: Trend Predictions, Allergens in Natural Skincare&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-11-23T20:00:37
We’re in a festive mood, Tom Ford is feeling f*cking fabulous, and Jess is taking us through a new beauty trend report that’s (unintentionally) laced with gallows humor. Anti-aging is out! The “...
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Ep. 454: Paulina Porizkova Unfiltered from 2022-11-18T20:00:25
Writer, actress, and (super)model Paulina Porizkova—whose memoir,No Filter,came out this week—has a lot to say about our society’s fixation on youth and its fear of nudity. We talk abou...
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Ep. 453: Scent-Styling, Subscription Boxes&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-11-16T20:00:25
We’re answering so many pressing questions this week: Are beauty subscription boxes still worth getting? Why are interior designers offering scent-styling to clients? What does the EmFace treatm...
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Ep. 452: The Celebrification of Beauty&Fashion with Journalist Amy ODell from 2022-11-11T20:00:11
Our interview with journalist Amy ODell, creator of the Substack newsletter Back Row and author ofAnna: The Biography, brings together several themes that have been top of mind on Fat Masc...
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Ep. 451: Hyaluronic Acid, Vintage Perfume&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-11-09T20:00:07
Why is hyaluronic acid in pretty much every skincare product—and is it always helpful? Plus, the trend report that predicts virtual influencers will replace humans by 2027; how the scent of flowers...
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Ep. 450: Sexy, Expensive&Controversial with Makeup Artist Marcelo Gutierrez from 2022-11-04T20:00:59
Makeup artist and filmmaker Marcelo Gutierrez does sexy, expensive, and sometimes controversial work, but never without sensitivity. Jess talks to him about his serendipitous start in the busine...
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Ep. 449: Olivia Wilde Says She's From Another Planet (Replay) from 2022-11-02T19:00:53
Filmmaker and actress Olivia Wilde is here to talk about her beauty growing pains, adventures in hair dye and microblading, raising her daughter to have a healthy relationship with beauty, and m...
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Ep. 448: Hair Relaxers, Cosmetic Injectables&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-10-26T19:00:11
We’ve got the details on a new study that found a connection between hair relaxers and uterine cancer, plus an update on the makeup-free Miss England contestant and some thoughts on Jared Leto. Aft...
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Ep. 447: Aromatherapy Can Do That with Denise LaPalm from 2022-10-21T19:00:26
Anxiety? Stress? Aromatherapy can help with that—and also pain management, lack of energy, and so much more. Certified aromatherapist Denise LaPalm, the founder (and Chief Stress Officer!) of L'Bea...
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Ep. 446: Top 10 Perfumes, Beauty’s Dumping Ground&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-10-19T19:00
You know we love a quiz, so indulge us while we discuss our recent seasonal color analyses and how much we learned (there's also a Color Guru discount code if you want to get your colors done!)....
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Ep. 445: Gen Z Beauty Trends with Marina Mansour from 2022-10-14T19:00:06
What are the skintellectuals putting on their faces? Why is the “clean girl” aesthetic problematic? Is Beauty (with a capital B) becoming more democratic? Marina Mansour, vice president of beaut...
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Ep. 444: How 24-7 Camera Culture Affects Beauty Standards&This Week’s Beauty News from 2022-10-12T19:00:40
What does seeing our own faces all day long mean for the future of makeup application, our mental health, and more? Let’s talk about it. Plus: passport photo makeup; Dove’s study of toxic beauty...
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Ep. 443: How to Live Your Best Half with Naomi Watts from 2022-10-07T19:00:27
Actress Naomi Watts wants to have a conversation about menopause—and we are here for it! We chat about cultural attitudes toward aging, whether the “last f**kable day” is still a thing, why meno...
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Ep. 442: Flesh-Colored Water, Hugimals&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-10-05T19:00:30
This podcast is for “all the beauties,” as Olivier Rousteing likes to say. We’re talking about his Balmain beauty play; the Gen X and millennial natural brands staging comebacks; Beauty Pie’s ne...
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Ep. 441: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help Your Skin With Sandra Lanshin Chiu from 2022-09-30T19:44:22
What’s the difference between gua sha, face-rolling, lymphatic drainage, face massage, and facial exercise? And what can these techniques actually do for your skin? Acupuncturist and Chinese her...
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Ep. 440: What Scientists Learned from the Beauty Behaviors of 93,158 People&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-09-28T20:03:06
Jess’s co-working space smells like Le Labo, Jenn tried a “body-remodeling” treatment, and evolutionary scientists learned some fascinating things about why humans beautify themselves (e.g., app...
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Ep. 439: How Dr. Shereene Idriss Became the PillowtalkDerm from 2022-09-23T21:00:57
Board-certified dermatologist Shereene Idriss, MD, is here to share everything she learned about beauty industry B.S. while she was creating her new skincare line, PillowtalkDerm. She explains how ...
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Ep. 438: Skin Cycling, Makeup-Free Miss England, Daxxify&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-09-21T20:33:43
Should you be cycling your skincare? And is it just a fad or actually good for your complexion? We discuss! Plus, let’s talk about the first Miss England contestant to compete without makeup; the c...
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Ep. 437: How to Enjoy Being Naked, with Emily Morse from 2022-09-16T20:48:59
Sexologist Emily Morse, host of the Sex With Emily podcast, is here to talk about bodyenjoyment. She explains how to feel more confident naked (her tips are helpful, we swear!), the tru...
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Ep. 436: Social Selling, #NYFW&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-09-14T19:00:12
We’ve got a full recap of New York Fashion Week and all the latest beauty trends—and by “full recap” we mean a summary of the one party your intrepid Fat Mascara hosts attended together. Plus, we’r...
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Ep. 435: Makeup Artist Katie Jane Hughes Is Her Own Canvas from 2022-09-09T19:00:54
There was a time when makeup artists wouldn’t think of showcasing their work on their own faces, but Katie Jane Hughes helped to change that. In this wide-ranging interview, she shares how she went...
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Ep. 434: How to Treat Rosacea (a Science Corner Special) from 2022-09-07T19:00:21
Dermatologist Estee Williams, MD, is here to answers all your questions about rosacea. We discuss how much laser treatments for rosacea cost (and how they help), which skincare ingredients cause...
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Ep. 433: Making (Beauty&Health) Choices with Whitney Cummings from 2022-09-02T19:00:08
Comedian Whitney Cummings is her to discuss how she makes decisions about her appearance and who has a say in what women do to their bodies when it comes to things like plastic surgery, cosmetic in...
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Ep. 432: Nostalgia, Cat Reiki&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-08-31T19:40:17
We’re back from our break and there’s lots to catch up on: Linda Evangelista’sVoguecover; Stella McCartney’s (second!) skincare line; new tinted sunscreens for deep skin tones; the end ...
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Ep. 431: How Makeup Artist Terri Bryant Brought Universal Design to the Beauty Industry from 2022-08-26T19:00
We promised today’s guest, makeup artist Terri Bryant, that we would title this episode of the podcast “Makeup Artist Develops Revolutionary, Universally Designed Products That Make Makeup Artis...
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Ep. 430: The Truth About Hair Products With Sister Scientist Erica Douglas (Replay) from 2022-08-24T19:00:02
Can you become immune to a shampoo? Is silicone really that bad? Do you actually need a heat protectant? Cosmetic chemist Erica Douglas, aka @SisterScientist, is here to answer all those questio...
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Ep. 429: Lisa Eldridge Teaches You To Be Your Own Makeup Artist (Replay) from 2022-08-19T19:00:08
This week’s episode with Lisa Eldridge will inspire you to be your own makeup artist! Lisa, who says she “loves faces,” grew up finding beauty and color in everything she saw. She tells us how she’...
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Ep. 428: How Special-Effects Teeth Are Made For Movies with Gary Archer (Replay) from 2022-08-17T19:00:10
Dental technician Gary Archer has made specialized teeth for hundreds of movies and TV shows, includingAustin Powers,PEN15,The Wolf of Wall Street,Mrs. Doubtfire...
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Ep. 427: Butt Lifts, Tummy Tucks&More with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ryan Neinstein from 2022-08-05T19:00:52
What body changes are possible with plastic surgery? Dr. Ryan Neinstein, MD, is here to tell us. He explains how he sculpts bodies with liposuction, EmSculpt, breast boosts, fat transfer, tucks,...
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Ep. 426: Greenwashing, Perfume on Planes&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-08-03T19:00:39
A new report says many of the sustainability claims made by beauty companies aren’t true, but we found a service that helps you vet the eco-friendliness of your favorite products. After that, Je...
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Ep. 425: The Art of Small Beauty with Makeup Artist Dick Page from 2022-07-29T21:05:16
For more than 30 years, makeup artist Dick Page has been playing with color and painting the faces of everyone from Christy Turlington to Bella Hadid. In this interview, he talks about his caree...
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Ep. 424: Eyeshadow Tips, CBD Skincare Concerns&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-07-27T19:17:30
Jenn shares a makeup artist’s tips for applying eyeshadow that she and Jess had never heard before. Plus, a new report found that some CBD skincare products unknowingly contain THC (and one rese...
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Ep. 423: How to Clean&Organize with #Cleantok Pro Vanesa Amaro from 2022-07-22T19:00:17
Professional housekeeper Vanesa Amaro is here to organize your home and bathroom—and answer all your beauty-related cleaning questions. How do you clean a hairbrush? What’s the best way to sanit...
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Ep. 422: Vabbing, Copper Peptides&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-07-20T19:00:12
Jess& Jenn are…intrigued? amused? perturbed?...by vabbing, a *very* personal fragrance trend. Plus: a debate about the size of soda cans; the collagen-boosting power of copper peptide face s...
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Ep. 421: Cat Marnell is Healthy, Happy, and Still Obsessed with Beauty Products from 2022-07-15T16:59:24
We catch up with former beauty editor Cat Marnell, the author ofHow to Murder Your Lifeand creator of the Patreon column Beautyshambles. She reminisces about the heyday of magazines and...
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Ep. 420: Perfume as Art, Aging Anxiety&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-07-13T19:00:12
A new study found 90% of women feel anxious about getting older, most often due to the way they look—let's talk about it. (Related note: We also have thoughts on Kim Kardashian’sAllurec...
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Ep. 419: Stories&Skincare Secrets with Aesthetician Sean Garrette from 2022-07-08T20:30:15
Rihanna-approved facialist Sean Garrette tells us how he went from cosmetology school in Atlanta to his current position as Dior Beauty’s U.S. skincare expert in just a few years. Plus, we talk ...
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Ep. 418: New Skin Lasers, a Laundry Detergent That Slaps&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-07-06T19:00:05
The Raise a Wands this week are epic! Plus, Jenn got some cosmetic injectables; Jess went to an aesthetics summit; and we talk about AviClear, the new acne-fighting laser treatment; the latest news...
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Ep. 417: Isamaya Ffrench on Beauty, Anti-Beauty, and Everything In Between from 2022-07-02T00:00:23
Makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench has turned models into lizards and covered faces in Legos but she understands that, sometimes, "a full beat can save your life.” In this interview, she tells us how...
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Ep. 416: Perfume Quizzes, Space-Age Sunscreen&the Week’s Beauty News from 2022-06-29T22:00
Happy summer! This week, we’re talking about the most accurate perfume quiz you'll ever take; the Queen’s makeover (well, haircut); a space-age ingredient that makes sunscreen more powerful; and...
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Ep. 415: Kristin Ess is the Ultimate Hair Educator from 2022-06-24T21:00:09
This interview with hair stylist and brand founder Kristin Ess is a masterclass in all things beauty and brand building. She gets real about managing business relationships, pulls back the curtain ...
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Ep. 414: Ability-Inclusive Makeup, a Rhode Review&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-06-22T19:00:12
After a quick J&J catch-up, we’ve got snow mushroom extract, squalane, and so much more to discuss, including Guide Beauty, a company making cosmetics that are easier to use if you have a di...
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Ep. 413: Finding Beauty Around the World with Jo Franco from 2022-06-17T20:16:30
Jo Franco, co-host ofWorld’s Most Amazing Rental Properties, on Netflix, and host of the podcast Not Your Average Jo, is here to talk about how travel intersects with beauty, share stories...
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Ep. 412: Lash Serum Side Effects, Probiotics, Gym Lips&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-06-16T01:00:25
An ophthalmologist explains why cosmetic lash serums like Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD may cause drug-like side effects, such as fat loss that leads to a change in eye shape. Before that, Jess...
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Ep. 411: Tracee Ellis Ross On The Power Of Beauty (Replay) from 2022-06-10T19:00:42
Award-winning actor Tracee Ellis Ross, founder of the haircare line Pattern, gets candid about her hair, your hair, customer reviews, ageism in Hollywood, experiments wit...
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Ep. 410: Makeup Artist Gucci Westman Gets Real (Replay) from 2022-06-08T19:00:42
We're doing a live mini-podcast in New York City on June 11, and Jenn shares all the details in the episode intro (more info and link to register below). Then we've got a classic interview: Jess...
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Ep. 409: Let’s Talk About Age with Kim France from 2022-06-03T22:54:46
How do you know when you’ve hit your mid-life? What age does that happen? And do you need to change up your style and your beauty routine when you get there? Journalist and podcaster ...
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Ep. 408: Jello Skin, Jess’s New Job&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-06-01T22:00:29
Do collagen supplements and drinks help you get bouncy, firm, “jello skin”? We’ve got the truth from a dermatologist—and some products and services that will give you a firm and bouncy “skin mattre...
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Ep. 407: What It’s Really Like to Paint a Celebrity Face with Daniel Kolaric from 2022-05-26T23:47:18
Daniel Kolaric catapulted into the limelight after doing a gothic makeup look for Julia Fox that went viral. In this episode, the makeup artist and hairstylist tells us what it’s like to have on...
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Ep. 406: Makeup Trends, Nail Art&The Week’s Beauty News with Guest Co-Host Cat Quinn from 2022-05-25T19:00:36
Cat Quinn, the executive director of global trend for MAC Cosmetics, predicts the next big things in beauty—and she's here to share them with the Fat Mascara Fam! Get ready to hear about: velvet...
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Ep. 405: How to Refresh Your Style with Chriselle Lim from 2022-05-20T21:01:39
Chriselle Lim is a fashion stylist, content creator, and entrepreneur—and she’s here to help us all get out of our collective post-pandemic fashion and beauty rut. She’s also the force behind sp...
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Ep. 404: Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Hair Discrimination&The Week’s Beauty News with Guest Co-Host Charisse Kenion from 2022-05-18T19:00:06
Jenn and U.K.-based journalist and photographer Charisse Kenion, the host of BeautyMe podcast, discuss which celebrities have had work done (and whether it’s our business?), hair discrimination ...
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Ep. 403: All About Eyes with Dr. Nicky Shah from 2022-05-13T20:14:16
Do lash serums really work? Are redness-relieving eye drops safe? It it okay to tightline? Opthamologist Nicky Shah, MD, cofounder of You& Eye by Dr. Nicky, is here to answer questions about...
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Ep. 402: Anti-Aging Skincare for Beginners&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-05-11T19:00:45
The world’s easiest guide to anti-aging skincare is here! We’ll tell you the one thing everyone should be doing to improve their skin (in a segment sponsored by No7 Beauty). Before that, Jess says ...
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Ep. 401: Venus Williams on Spas, Sunscreen, and Giving It Her All from 2022-05-06T19:00:38
Tennis star Venus Williams says she was a late bloomer with beauty and fashion, but she’s making up for lost time. We talk about how her mom helped to shape her wellness philosophy, the moment s...
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Ep. 400: Conscious Consumption&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-05-04T19:00
The production pace of the beauty and fashion industry is out of control, but what’s the solution? We talk about being more mindful with our fashion and beauty choices, and brands that encourage...
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Ep. 399: Turn Your Bathroom into a Sanctuary with Erin Kleinberg from 2022-04-29T20:00:15
Erin Kleinberg, co-founder of branding agency Métier Creative and The Coveteur& founder of lifestyle brand Sidia, is here to help you upgrade your bathroom. We chat about product organization, ...
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Ep. 398: HBO Max’s Not So Pretty, Double Standards in Sexual-Health Advertising&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-04-27T19:00
Jenn reviews HBO Max’s docuseriesNot So Prettyand has an eyebrow epiphany (thanks to Mikayla Nogueira and Mario Dedivanovic). We also talk about Glossier hiring Olivia Rodrigo as a spok...
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Ep. 397: Beauty Tips for People with Cancer&Other Illnesses with Caitlin Kiernan from 2022-04-22T19:00
Learn how to prevent scars; manage chemotherapy-related hair loss; draw on missing eyebrows; treat dry skin and lips; deal with the side effects of radiation; and adjust your beauty routine duri...
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Ep. 396: Moisture Sandwich, Aging Police, Wedding Hairstyles&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-04-20T19:26:11
Jess shares the ultimate technique for dewy skin, which she learned from a recent date with Rihanna-approved aesthetician Sean Garrette, the new Dior skincare expert. Plus, we talk about why we con...
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Ep. 395: How To Glow With Tanning Expert Jules Von Hepp (Replay) from 2022-04-15T17:12:03
Celebrity spray tan artist Jules Von Hep has seen hundreds of very famous peopleverynaked, and his career has turned him into an advocate for body acceptance, mental-health awareness, a...
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Ep. 394: Octourl, Ellacor&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-04-13T19:00:47
We’re talking about Octocurl, the heatless curling headband, and Ellacor, a nonsurgical but still kind of intense “microcoring” device that’s FDA-approved to smooth and tighten skin without scarrin...
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Ep. 393: Collecting Vintage Makeup with Gabriela Hernandez from 2022-04-08T19:00:27
Gabriela Hernandez is a photographer, author, historian, and the founder of Bésame Cosmetics, a line inspired by her personal archive of vintage cosmetics. She shares how she started collecting ...
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Ep. 392: The Kibbe Body Types, Rosacea, Alopecia&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-04-06T19:00:15
Are you a Dramatic, Gamine, or Natural? Or maybe an Apple, Pear, or Ruler? Let’s talk about why so many people still love style, body-shape, and color-typing quizzes—and whether they’re actually he...
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Ep. 391: How to Be a Smarter Foot Owner with Medical Pedicurist Marcela Correa from 2022-04-01T19:00:14
You will never look at your feet the same way again after listening to our interview with medical pedicurist Marcela Correa, the owner of MediPedi NYC. You’ll learn why water is the enemy of a...
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Ep. 390: Recycling Empties, Tubing Mascaras&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-03-30T19:00:12
Jess is back in the studio, and we’re amazed to report that a celebrity beauty line didnotlaunch this week. Instead, we’re talking about a new (and easy!) way to recycle your empty ...
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Ep. 389: The Retinoid Roundtable (Live!) with Special Guests from 2022-03-25T19:00:59
In honor of Retinoid Education Week, we hosted a live podcast with dermatologist Dr. Camille Howard-Verovic, Gloss Angeles co-host Sara Tan, and makeup artist Delina Medhin. In this special podcast...
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Ep. 388: Mercury in Skin Whitening Creams&The Week’s Beauty News with Guest Co-Host Priya Rao Healy from 2022-03-23T19:00:26
Priya Rao Healy, the executive editor of Glossy.co, joins Jenn to discuss the state of the skin-whitening market and a new report that finds high levels of mercury in products sold on eBay, Amazon,...
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Ep. 387: Life Goals (and Skin Goals!) with Marianna Hewitt from 2022-03-18T19:55:33
Marianna Hewitt, the co-founder of Summer Fridays and host of the podcast Life With Marianna, opens up about the big business of “influencing.” She talks about parlaying her success on social me...
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Ep. 386: Dream House Scents, Shark Tank-Approved Makeup&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-03-16T19:01:23
Jenn is testing a new tubing mascara and there’s lots of news to cover: the official scent of Barbie’s house (it’s not what we expected); the skin-friendly makeup line that got a Shark Tank inve...
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Ep. 385: Veneers, Invisible Braces&Teeth Whitening with Dr. Brian Kantor from 2022-03-11T20:00:05
Cosmetic dentist Brian Kantor, DDS, walks us through the most advanced ways to fix a gummy smile, straighten crooked teeth, brighten yellowing enamel, and more. Plus, we talk about potential pro...
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Ep. 384: DIY Eyebrow Tinting, Fish-Friendly Sunscreen&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-03-09T20:00:03
You can dye your own eyebrows (Jenn tried it), and there’s a new (not FDA-approved, but very promising!) reef-friendly sunscreen ingredient debuting this spring. But the headline that really got us...
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Ep. 383: How the Scalp Actually Works with Dr. Caroline Robinson from 2022-03-04T20:00:35
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the “skinification” of hair and the importance of scalp health, so we asked dermatologist Caroline Robinson, MD, to help us sift through the chatter. She ...
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Ep. 382: French Authenticity, a Blue/Green Mystery&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-03-02T20:44:49
Do you expect beauty products with French names to be made in France? What about L.A. Looks hair products: Are they created in California? A new lawsuit questions L’Oréal Paris’s provenance and ...
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Ep. 381: Gwen Stefani Exclusive Interview from 2022-02-25T19:00:24
Gwen Stefani reveals that having her family “torn apart” seven years ago led her on a new path and inspired her to create the makeup line, GXVE, which launches March 3. She tells us that her nai...
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Ep. 380: Sulfates Are Back&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-02-24T04:43:06
The Ordinary goes pro-sulfate and we discuss: If sulfates aren’t that bad, why have so many companies removed them from their shampoos? Plus, New York Fashion Week beauty trends (are we really d...
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Ep. 379: Animal Dermatologist Dr. Joya Griffin Has All the Answers from 2022-02-18T21:00:15
Do scented candles bother dogs? Are essential oils dangerous for cats? And what should you do if your pet has skin, hair, or nail problems? Veterinarian dermatologist Dr. Joya Griffin, the star of ...
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Ep. 378: The Rise of Cream Blush&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-02-16T20:00:02
Lots to discuss in the beauty world: America Ferrera’s gorgeous CoverGirl campaign; more fashion labels getting into beauty; and Atelier Cologne hitting pause in the United States. Plus, sales of c...
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Ep. 377: Oscar Nominee Nadia Stacey Talks Movie Makeup&Hair from 2022-02-11T20:00:48
Why do fake noses win Oscars? Makeup and hair designer Nadia Stacey, who just received an Academy Award nomination forCruella, has some thoughts! She talks to Jenn about her career and cre...
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Ep. 376: Aromatherapy, Freudenfreude&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-02-09T23:47:59
We’re finding joy everywhere: in the scent that makes middle school students feel less anxious, in new upcycled skincare ingredients, and, most importantly, we’re finding joy in the good fortune...
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Ep. 375: Boy Smells' Matthew Herman is Breaking the Fragrance Binary from 2022-02-04T20:00:31
Matthew Herman talks with Jess about what inspired him and co-founder David Kien to create Boy Smells, a buzzy brand that makes "genderful" candles, perfumes, and underwear. Matthew, a former fa...
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Ep. 374: The Legacy of Angel Perfume&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-02-02T20:20:41
We share the story behind Angel perfume and discuss the influence it still has on today’s fragrances, in memory of Thierry Mugler. Before that: Emma Thompson on nudity in her 60s and plastic surger...
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Ep. 373: Hot Girl Hair with Jenna Perry from 2022-01-28T21:00:16
Colorist Jenna Perry tells us how her salon became the go-to spot for “hot girl hair” and explains the techniques she uses to paint the hair of Emily Ratajkowski, Bella Hadid, and Rosie Huntingt...
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Ep. 372: Varicose Vein Treatment, Desk Lipsticks&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-01-26T20:30:50
How do you fix varicose veins on your legs? Jess shares her experience getting endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) and a microphlebectomy, and explains why varicose veins are different than spider v...
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Ep. 371: How Makeup Changed the Face of American History with Ilise S. Carter from 2022-01-21T22:30:32
Author (and sideshow performer!) Ilise S. Cater shares the fascinating history of makeup in the U.S.A., from Martha Washington’s multipurpose rouge made with whale earwax to the “Because You’re ...
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Ep. 370: Dyeing Your Hairline, Makeup for Accutane Side Effects&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-01-19T20:00
Jenn had an at-home hair color breakthrough, Jess talked to Cher (!), and there's so much more to chat about, including industry news, Kate Hudson’s foray into skincare, and Neen, a subscription-mo...
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Ep. 369: How Josie Maran Became Beauty’s “Rebel-Rascal” CEO from 2022-01-12T20:30:13
Josie Maran is the only CEO we know who rode a horse bareback (while naked) for work, started a band with Nicole Richie, starred in a vampire movie, and created a multimillion-dollar beauty busi...
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Ep. 368: New Beauty Tech, Skin-Cell Bandages&The Week’s Beauty News from 2022-01-11T21:00:23
Welcome to the future! We’re talking about the most promising beauty finds at the Consumer Electronics Show, including a gadget to make at-home hair coloring easier, a smart fragrance device that p...
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Ep. 367: Retinoids, Peptides, Acids, and Antioxidants with Dr. Dendy Engelman (Replay) from 2022-01-07T21:14:27
Dermatological surgeon Dr. Dendy Engelman is here to demystify topical anti-agers and explain how retinoids, peptides, antioxidants, and acids work. Plus, she offers real talk on which ingredien...
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Ep. 366: Ayurveda for the Real Girl with Shrankhla Holecek (Replay) from 2021-12-31T17:10:05
Ease into the new year with Shrankhla Holecek, the founder of Uma. She shares how Ayurveda has always been part of her life and offers simple ways we can all make it part of ours, including dry bru...
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Ep. 365: It’s Our Annual Naughty&Nice List! from 2021-12-24T20:00:11
We’re wrapping up 2021 with the nicest (and naughtiest) moments in the beauty world this year. Pour a glass of your favorite beverage and settle in for our annual tradition, where we cheer the m...
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Ep. 364: DiamondGlow Facials, Emily in Paris&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-12-21T20:00:36
We’re winding down the year with glowy skin, anEmily in Pariswatch party, and a lively week in the beauty world! In the news: beauty takes onAnd Just Like That(theSex and t...
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Ep. 363: A Perfumer’s Journey with Rodrigo Flores-Roux from 2021-12-17T20:00
Born in Mexico City to a family of aesthetes, Rodrigo Flores-Roux was destined to be a perfumer. He reminisces about his fragrance-loving grandmothers, his training in Versailles, and the more than...
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Ep. 362: Beauty, Pop Culture&Politics with Co-Host Darian Symoné Harvin from 2021-12-14T20:00:50
Journalist Darian Symoné Harvin is Jenn’s guest co-host this week! She shares her beauty philosophy and her analysis of the week’s beauty news: Lush stops advertising on Facebook, Instagram, Snapch...
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Ep. 361: Smells Like Fun with Perfume Room’s Emma Vernon from 2021-12-10T21:00:45
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Ep 360: The Evolution of Press-On Nails&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-12-07T20:00:49
Artificial nails have come a long way, from the late Middle Ages (their first appearance) to the Lee Press On Nails of the 1980s. We share their history, then celebrate the current revival and t...
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Ep. 359: The Best Bargain Beauty Products (Replay) from 2021-12-03T20:00:21
We went back through all our interviews, called up some of our favorite former guests, and compiled a list of the absolute best bargain beauty buys. We’re sharing the must-have mascaras, ...
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Ep. 358: Busting Beauty Stereotypes with Hairstylist David Lopez (Replay) from 2021-11-30T20:00
Why do hair brands sell different products to men and women? How can we make the beauty world less intimidating? And why is everyone so scared of styling mousse? Hairstylist David Lopez has answers...
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Ep. 357: The Surprising Side Effects of Beauty Products with Dr. Iris Rubin from 2021-11-26T20:00:08
Dermatologist Iris Rubin, MD, realized hair products were causing her acne, so she created Seen, a line of skin-caring haircare. We discuss that and so much more: her career as a pediatric laser su...
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Ep. 356: What LED Light Is Really Doing to Your Skin&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-11-24T15:36:44
There are lots of at-home light therapy gadgets that claim to benefit your skin, but they also raise questions: If red LED light boosts hair growth, what happens when you use it on your face? And i...
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Ep. 355: Oils, Extracts, and More with Beauty Botanist Jennifer Hirsch from 2021-11-19T20:00
What makes aloe soothing? How does kigelia extract firm skin? Jennifer Hirsch, a botanist who trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has studied ethnobotany and worked with NGOs to research ...
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Ep. 354: “Science-Backed” Perfume, a $7 Cry-Proof Mascara&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-11-16T20:00
Jess tells us what Fraxel is really like, and then we chat about the heat-sensitive bottles in Addison Rae’s “science-backed” perfume line; whether makeup value sets are worth their listed prices; ...
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Ep 353: An L.A. Story with Hairstylist Mara Roszak from 2021-11-13T00:00
Hairstylist Mara Roszak booked her first celebrity client when she was just 17 (her mom had to drive her to the job!), and she’s been working steadily ever since, with clients like Emma Stone, Z...
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Ep. 352 : The State of Hair in 2021&The Week's Beauty News from 2021-11-09T20:00
Find out which hair supplement is the most popular in the world, the countries where "wings" are in demand and “The Rachel” still rules, the curly-hair brand that everyone’s obsessed with, and m...
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Ep. 351: What Does the Porn Industry Have to Do with Beauty? from 2021-11-05T19:30
Pornography has everything to do with sex, but it doesn’t necessarily reflect what people find attractive, says Cindy Gallop, ad executive, brand leader, entrepreneur, and founder of social sext...
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Ep. 350: Acne Scars, A Blue Light Controversy&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-11-02T19:00
If your skin texture is uneven because of acne scars, we can help! Two dermatologists offer their tips and advice—including some things you can do at home. Plus, we’re talking about skincare des...
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Ep. 349: What SuChin Pak and Kulap Vilaysack Add to Their Carts from 2021-10-29T20:00
What we buy reveals a lot about who we are, says comedian-writer-director Kulap Vilaysack and journalist SuChin Pak, the hosts of the Add to Cart podcast. They talk to Jenn about double-cleansin...
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Ep. 348: Eyeliner That Won’t Smudge, Benzene Recalls&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-10-26T19:00
We’ve got a makeup-artist-approved list of the best eyeliners that won’t smudge, smear, transfer, travel, change color, or make you look like a raccoon by lunchtime—along with tips for extra lin...
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Ep. 347: How to Unlock Your Skin’s Potential with Skin Therapist Vanessa Copeland from 2021-10-22T19:00
In this special episode, brought to you ad-free by Ulta Beauty, skin therapist Vanessa Copeland explains what’s really going on during a facial, how to get all those complexion benefits at ...
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Ep. 346: Relearning Beauty Etiquette, Listener Favorites for Sensitive Skin&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-10-19T19:00
We discuss rusty social skills and how to comment (or not?) on someone’s appearance. Plus, Jenn made a DIY linen spray, we have three “Raise A Wand” suggestions for sensitive skin, and there’s l...
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Ep. 345: Dr. Harvey Karp Has Good Advice for Tired and Overwhelmed Parents from 2021-10-15T20:00
Harvey Karp, MD, is a rock star pediatrician and child-development expert. In this episode, Jess interviews Dr. Karp, the CEO of the smart-tech company Happiest Baby and the creator of the Snoo, a ...
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Ep. 344: Teeth Whitening for Sensitive Teeth&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-10-12T19:00
How do you get a brighter smile if you have really sensitive teeth? We share answers from dentist Lisa Creaven and tell you which tooth-whitening products won’t leave you drooling everywhere in pai...
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Ep. 343: How to Be a Beauty Flexitarian with Jessica Richards from 2021-10-08T19:00
Boutique owner Jessica Richards shares her strategy for discovering the new beauty products you won’t be able to live without. Some are “clean,” some are traditional, and many are sustainable, but ...
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Ep. 342: Buccal Fat Removal, CoolSculpting, Aesthetic Choices&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-10-05T19:00:33
Like it or not, when celebrities talk about getting cosmetic procedures, they get attention. This week, we discuss the impulse to judge (and danger of judging!) others’ aesthetic choices, and share...
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Ep. 341: The Truth About Sensitive Skin with Dr. Mona Gohara from 2021-10-01T19:00
Dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD, is here to talk about sensitive skin. In this special episode, brought to you ad-free by our friends at Avène, you’ll learn how to determine if you have sensitive ski...
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Ep. 340: Dry Skin vs. Dehydrated Skin&The Latest Beauty News from 2021-09-28T20:00:11
You can have oily skin that’s dehydrated, but you can have dry skin that’snotdehydrated. Confused? You’re not alone! We’ll explain and help you find products that help with both issues. Be...
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Ep. 339: Ageless Beauty with Maye Musk (Replay) from 2021-09-24T19:00
Model and nutritionist Maye Musk opens up about ageism in the fashion industry, the evolution of her modeling career, motherhood (and divorce), why it's never too late to prevent sun damage, embrac...
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Ep. 338: The Fall Candle Drop&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-09-21T21:05
Nothing says change of season like…new candles! We’ve got scents of granola, chestnuts, apple crisp, and cardamom; some of our listeners’ favorite wicks; and a deep, nerd-level dive into why humans...
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Ep. 337: Meet Perfume’s Biggest Fan, Mona Kattan from 2021-09-17T19:30
Mona Kattan is the founder of Kayali Fragrances, and she’s on a quest to build the largest perfume collection in the world. Listen in as she shares the beautiful cultural history of perfume in the ...
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Ep. 336: Pits-and-Bits Bathing Strategies&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-09-14T19:00:20
Are you showering too often? We asked two dermatologists to weigh in on the cultural trend of bathing less frequently and to share some strategies for washing without disrupting our microbiomes. Be...
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Ep. 335: Secrets of a Braider with Kamilah, aka @mshairandhumor from 2021-09-10T19:00
New York City-based hair stylist and braider Kamilah, aka @mshairandhumor, reveals how she makes the braiding experience better, her favorite products and hair-care tips, and some thoughts on how t...
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Ep. 334: Disrupting the Manicure with Sarah Gibson Tuttle (replay) from 2021-09-07T19:00
Olive& June CEO and founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle offers invaluable advice to budding entrepreneurs, explains how to find an ethical nail salon, and shares her tricks for DIY manicures. FYI:...
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Ep. 333: Talking Self-Care with Lana Condor from 2021-09-03T20:00
Actress Lana Condor, star of Netflix’s “To All the Boys” trilogy, opens up about how she learned to prioritize her mental health and the internal work that keeps her feeling good. Plus, we talk abo...
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Ep. 332: The Surprising Side Benefits of Cosmetic Injectables&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-08-31T21:25:38
Hyaluronic acid fillers (such as Juvéderm) and neuromodulators (such as Botox) have some surprising benefits—other than the usual stuff like a plumper complexion and fewer wrinkles. Jenn just got i...
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Ep. 331: Kindness Matters&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-08-27T19:00
We’re talking about good news (Beekman 1802, a beauty brand that’s making kindness part of its mission); bad news (schools with discriminatory policies that require gender-conforming haircuts); and...
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Ep. 330: How to Glow with Tanning Expert Jules Von Hep from 2021-08-24T19:00
Celebrity spray tan artist Jules Von Hep has seen hundreds of very famous peopleverynaked, and his career has turned him into an advocate for body acceptance, mental-health awareness, and,...
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Ep. 329: What Real Inclusivity Looks Like with Sharon Chuter from 2021-08-20T19:00
Uoma Beauty’s self-proclaimed “weirdo in chief” is here to inspire! She shares the rebellious path she took from teenage beauty entrepreneur in Nigeria to head of her own company, and opens up abou...
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Ep. 328: Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-08-17T19:00
We’re back from our break to tackle a tough question: Which over-the-counter retinoid is right for you? We explain how the skincare ingredients retinal, retinol, and retinyl palmitate work; the dif...
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Ep. 327: Ask the Aesthetician - Renée Rouleau (Replay) from 2021-08-12T19:00
Should you get cosmetic injectables such as Botox or dermal filler? Are at-home skin-devices worth the money? Is it ever okay to pop a pimple? Skincare expert Renée Rouleau answers all those questi...
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Ep. 326: Skincare Secrets With Tina Chen Craig, aka @Bagsnob (Replay) from 2021-08-10T19:30
Tina Chen Craig shares the backstory of her skincare line, U Beauty, and explains how she went from author of the wildly popular blog Bag Snob to fashion influencer to beauty entrepreneur. Plus, Ti...
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Ep. 325: How to Succeed in Fashion with Hairstylist Jimmy Paul from 2021-08-05T23:30
Hairstylist Jimmy Paul takes us on a journey, starting in the small steel mill town outside of Pittsburgh where he dreamed big and landing in New York City, where he made his name as one of the fas...
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Ep. 324: Fenty Perfume Review, The Mom Look&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-08-03T19:00:20
We share our honest review of Rihanna’s new Fenty eau de parfum and dig into other happenings in the beauty world: the controversial Olympics ban of Soul Cap, a line of swim caps for thick, curly h...
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Ep. 323: The Ethics of Beauty with Philosopher Heather Widdows from 2021-07-29T19:00:16
Why has beauty become so important to our society? Is looks-based discrimination, or lookism, as bad as sexism or racism? Why do beauty and wellness companies use moral language (“Be your best self...
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Ep. 322: Made-to-Fade Tattoos, the Gen-Z Whisperer&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-07-27T19:00:55
Jenn got a semi-permanent tattoo that’ssupposedto fade in about a year. She takes you into the tattoo shop to share what the process was like, and then explains the science behind Ephemera...
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Ep. 321: Decoding Skincare Marketing with Dr. Ranella Hirsch from 2021-07-22T19:00:06
If a product is preservative-free, or clinically tested, or medical grade, or pH-balanced…what does that even mean? Dermatologist Ranella Hirsch, MD, cuts through the hype and explains how skincare...
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Ep. 320: Chakra Balancing, Benzene in Sunscreen (Again)&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-07-20T19:00:31
What’s going on with sunscreen this week? We’ll explain why two brands issued recalls and bring you up to speed on the benzene controversy, then we chat about other fun beauty things: NuFace’s new ...
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Ep. 319: The Scalp Therapist Will See You Now with Bridgette Hill from 2021-07-15T19:00
Trichologist Bridgette Hill explains her holistic approach to hair health, which takes into account ingredient allergies, medications, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, hormonal issues, and so much...
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Ep. 318: The Wolf Cut&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-07-13T19:00:55
We take a closer look at the haircut that’s everywhere this summer and chat about its origins, what makes a haircut go viral, and whether or not it’s safe to call the wolf cut “Gen Z’s answer to th...
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Ep. 317: Kate Hudson on How to Be an Optimist (and Look Good Doing It) from 2021-07-08T19:00:41
Actress Kate Hudson talks about her strategies for overcoming fear and negativity and shares what she eats when she’s preparing for a movie, her DIY microneedling technique, her (high and low) skin...
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Ep. 316: The Truth About Sun-Protective Clothing&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-07-06T19:00
What is UPF clothing and how does it actually protect you from UV rays? So glad you asked! We explain the technology, tell you about some of our favorite brands, and share an easy hack for making y...
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Ep. 315: How Color Affects What We Buy and How We Behave with Lauren Labrecque from 2021-07-01T19:30:14
Professor Lauren Labrecque, PhD, researches how color influences the decisions we make and the culture around us. In this interview, she takes a closer look at the logos and packaging from some of ...
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Ep. 314: Armpit Detox, PFAs in Cosmetics&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-06-29T19:00:22
Do your underarms need a deep cleaning? We take a closer look at armpit detox products to see A) how they work and B) if they’re necessary. Plus, in Jenn’s Science Corner, we dig into new research ...
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Ep. 313: Cindy Crawford Opens Up About Aging, The Supermodel Era, and More from 2021-06-24T19:00:31
Model Cindy Crawford is refreshingly honest about her “age maintenance” and what it’s like to model at 55 during this wide-ranging interview. She shares stories from the set of MTV’sHouse of St...
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Ep. 312: Help for Varicose Veins, a Fragrance Wheel Update&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-06-22T19:00:27
Jenn is back from her trip to Germany with…a treatment that helps varicose veins! Listen in as she reports from the field (literally) on the benefits of Kneippen (undergoing hydrotherapy). Plus, Mi...
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Special Ep. 311: Answering Acne Questions and Busting Myths with Dr. Chris Tomassian, Powered by The INKEY List from 2021-06-17T19:00:14
In honor of Acne Awareness Month, we asked dermatologist Dr. Chris Tomassian (who has more than a million followers on TikTok) to answer your acne questions. In this special episode, powered b...
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Ep. 310: Benzene in Sunscreen, Above-the-Brow Hair Removal&The Week's Beauty News from 2021-06-15T19:00:43
How do you trim long brow hairs and clean up the area *above* your eyebrows without messing things up? Jess shares what she learned from Angela Marinescu, the “queen of brows.” Before that, Jenn’s ...
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Ep. 309: Victoria Beckham&Sarah Creal Talking Beauty from 2021-06-10T19:00:22
Victoria Beckham and Sarah Creal, the co-founders of Victoria Beckham Beauty, chat about their brand, #startuplife, and their take on clean beauty. Also, Victoria opens up about her ...
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Ep. 308: Face Shaving, Dermaplaning Tools&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-06-08T19:00
If you want to remove peach fuzz and unwanted facial hair while gently exfoliating your skin, shaving just might be the answer. Jenn, a longtime face shaver, shares her experience with DIY dermapla...
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Ep. 307: How to Celebrate Yourself with Model Ashley Graham from 2021-06-03T19:00:14
Is it time to ban the word “normal” in discussions of body shape and skin and hair type? Yes, says model Ashley Graham. The author and TV host also explains how to do (realistic!) daily affirmation...
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Ep. 306: Hair Repair (Bond Builders vs. Other Treatments)&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-06-01T19:00
Hair-repair treatments are so confusing! In this episode, we break down the differences between K18, Olaplex, bond builders, split-end menders, and other assorted hair damage treatments. We’ll also...
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Ep. 305: De-Puffing and Chilling (Our Faces) with Lauryn Evarts Bosstick from 2021-05-27T19:00:03
Learn more about cold therapy and ice facials with podcaster, blogger, and The Skinny Confidential founder Lauryn Evarts Bosstick. We also discuss her face-rolling technique; why she prefers icy sh...
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Ep. 304: Blush Application&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-05-25T19:00:14
Applying blush is tricky, so we’re sharing expert tips and the best products to help you (and us) get it right. Plus, we have a spirited discussion about the latest beauty news: a Google AI-powered...
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Ep. 303: How a Hairstyle Can Tell a Story with Lacy Redway from 2021-05-20T19:00:54
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...
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Ep. 302: Zoom Dysmorphia is Real&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-05-18T19:00:57
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 n...
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Ep. 301: Talking Body Acceptance&Beauty with Megababe’s Katie Sturino from 2021-05-13T19:00:57
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 ...
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Ep. 300: Behind the Scenes of Fat Mascara’s First Interview from 2021-05-11T19:00
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 an...
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Ep. 299: How to Be Kind to Your Face with Writer Valerie Monroe from 2021-05-06T19:00:40
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 you...
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Ep. 298: The Truth About Skincare Expiration Dates&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-05-04T19:00:13
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 ...
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Ep. 297: Demystifying Perfume with Fragrance Writer Tania Sanchez from 2021-04-29T19:00
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,...
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Ep. 296: Help for Droopy Eyelids&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-04-27T19:00:19
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, i...
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Ep. 295: Happy Earth Day + Interview (Replay) with Michelle Wong of Lab Muffin from 2021-04-22T18:00:12
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 wa...
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Ep. 294: Join Us for an Earth Day Party! + Interview (Replay) with Caroline Hirons from 2021-04-20T19:00:03
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...
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Ep. 293: All About Soap with Chris Buckley of Bradford Soap Works from 2021-04-15T19:00
You'll never look at a bar of soap the same way again after listening to this episode. Chris Buckley, the executive vice president of customer experience for Bradford Soap Works, exp...
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Ep. 292: Solid Shampoo Bars&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-04-13T19:00
We’re joined this week by our intern/Southern correspondent Valerie, who kicks off the episode with her favorite product—a skincare tonic that keeps her skin bouncy as a Squishmallow. This week’s b...
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Ep. 291: The Future of Skin Cancer Treatment with Dr. Orit Markowitz from 2021-04-08T19:30:18
How do you know if a mole is cancerous or not? What does blue light do to your skin? Do all skin cancers need to be cut out? Dermatologist Orit Markowitz, MD, the founder of OptiSkin, is here to an...
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Ep 290: Retinol Body Lotions&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-04-06T19:00:29
We’re sharing some of the best retinol body lotions and dermatologist tips on how to use the—just in time for your legs and arms to come out of hiding. Plus, lots of news in the beauty world: China...
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Ep. 289: How Makeup Can Be Therapeutic with Euphoria Makeup Artist Doniella Davy from 2021-04-01T19:00:59
Film and television makeup designer Donni Davy explains how embracing makeup improved her mental health and shares how her background in art and photography informed her creative process forEup...
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Ep. 288: How We Talk About Fragrance&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-03-30T20:45:22
Floral, woody, fresh, fruity…Oriental? We spoke to fragrance experts who say it’s time to update the way we talk about and classify perfumes. Before that, lots of news to discuss: A new tubing masc...
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Ep. 287: The Truth About Hair Products with Sister Scientist from 2021-03-25T19:00:23
Can you become immune to a shampoo? Is silicone really that bad? Do you actually need a heat protectant? Cosmetic chemist Erica Douglas, aka @SisterScientist, is here to answer all those questions,...
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Ep. 286: Rose Water’s Benefits&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-03-23T19:00:08
Welcome to our garden party! We’ll tell you why rose water is so great for skin (in a segment sponsored by Crabtree& Evelyn). Before that, we dig into the latest beauty news: racism against the...
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Ep. 285: How to Have Freshly Loved Skin with Makeup Artist Pati Dubroff from 2021-03-18T20:00
Makeup artist Pati Dubroff works with celebrities such as Margot Robbie, Priyanka Chopra, and Laura Dern, and she's here to explain why prepping your skin with love makes you look even better—and w...
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Ep. 284: Lash Extension Robots&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-03-16T19:00
The robots are coming…to apply your eyelash extensions! We’re talking about the new lash technology from LUUM and discussing the latest news: makeup artist Sarah Tanno’s line of beauty organizers; ...
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Ep. 283: Going High Tech *And* DIY with Naked Beauty’s Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli from 2021-03-11T23:30:04
Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli shares what she’s learned hosting her podcast, Naked Beauty; the best products her listeners have recommended; the secret ingredient in her DIY body oil; and so much more. -...
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Ep. 282: Jess is Back, Slugging Alternatives&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-03-09T20:00
After a brief hiatus, Jess is back in the (virtual) studio! We’re talking about the difference between emollients, humectants, and occlusives—and why “slugging” might not be the best way to hydrate...
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Ep. 281: Ask a Gynecologist with Dr. Manuela Vazquez from 2021-03-04T20:00:47
OB-GYN Dr. Manuela Vazquez, founder of the wellness brand LaMaria, is here to answer all of your questions: How do hormonal changes affect your appearance? Does birth control make you more suscepti...
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Ep. 280: Under-Eye Issues&The Week's Beauty News with Co-Host Charlotte Palermino from 2021-03-02T20:00:34
Meet your skincare fairy godmother, Charlotte Palermino, aka @charlotteparler, the co-founder of Dieux Skin—and our final guest co-host before Jess is back! We talk about whether “skin purging” is ...
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Ep. 279: How Michael Anthony Creates Pop’s Most Iconic Makeup Looks from 2021-02-25T20:00
Meet Michael Anthony, the makeup artist responsible for Ariana Grande’s floating white eyeliner in the “Rain on Me” video, Katy Perry’s punk-princess look, and Rita Ora’s retro-glam makeup in count...
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Ep. 278 Skincare Devices&The Week’s Beauty News with Co-Host Felicia Walker of ThisThatBeauty from 2021-02-23T20:00
Skincare and beauty expert Felicia Walker, the founder of ThisThatBeauty, reveals the skin gadgets that actually work, her favorite bargain mascara, a miracle hair cream made with Chébé from Chad, ...
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Ep 277: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Candles with Louis Hotchkiss from 2021-02-18T20:00
Candlemaker Louis Hotchkiss, the president of KOBO candles, is here to answer all of your candle questions: Which waxes are best? How do you prevent a candle from “tunneling”? Why do some wick tips...
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Ep. 276: Beauty Bargains and Viral Products with Co-Host Caroline Moss of Gee Thanks, Just Bought It! from 2021-02-16T20:00
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
Ep. 275: Jessica Alba Gets Honest With Us from 2021-02-11T20:20
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...
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Ep. 274: Bridgerton Hair and Beauty News with Co-Host Kathleen Hou from The Cut from 2021-02-09T20:00
Guest co-host Kathleen Hou, the beauty director ofNew York Magazine’s The Cut, is here to analyze the hair onBridgerton; discuss the week’s beauty news (Dolly Parton’s fragrance! ...
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Ep. 273: How Special-Effects Teeth Are Made for Movies from 2021-02-04T20:00
Dental technician Gary Archer has made specialized teeth for hundreds of movies and TV shows, includingAustin Powers,PEN15,The Wolf of Wall Street,Mrs. Doubtfire...
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Ep. 272: Lip Balm Addiction, Vaccines and Fillers&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-02-02T20:00
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 cos...
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Ep. 271: Trinny Woodall on Evolving Your Look from 2021-01-28T20:10
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 ...
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Ep. 270: Essential Oils, Protein Treatments&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-01-26T20:00
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 ...
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Ep. 269: The Art of the Wig with Stylist Kalief Wolfe from 2021-01-21T20:00
Celebrity hairstylist Kalief Wolfe (Ashanti and Winnie Harlow are clients) knows how to make any wig lookamazing. Here’s here to share his secrets for a natural-looking install, explain wh...
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Ep. 268: Your Skin Barrier, Help for Sensitive Ears&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-01-19T20:00
You’ve heard of the skin barrier, but what is itreally? And how can you improve yours? We’ve got answers (in a segment sponsored by StriVectin). Plus, a dermatologist explains why earrings...
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Ep. 267: The (Beauty) Business of Philanthropy with Karissa Bodnar from 2021-01-14T20:00
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 phila...
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Ep. 266: Retinol, Wonder Water,&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-01-12T20:00
Should you exfoliate if you’re using retinol? If so, how do you do it safely? We’ve got answers from dermatologist Ranella Hirsch, MD, along with a review of the new version of L’Oréal Paris’s cult...
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Ep. 265: Jane Fonda on Health, Happiness, and Hemp from 2021-01-07T20:00:44
Actress, environmental activist, and wellness icon Jane Fonda has learned a lot in her 83 years. In this interview, she talks to us about the privilege of good health, how her relationships have af...
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Ep. 264: New Year, New Questions&The Week’s Beauty News from 2021-01-05T20:00
We’re kicking off 2021 with an update to the “FM 5”—the five quick questions we ask all our guests at the end of their interviews. To celebrate, we answer the new questions (which *you* helped crea...
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Ep. 263: Ask a Cosmetic Chemist with Ron Robinson (Replay) from 2020-12-31T20:00
Cosmetic chemist and founder of BeautyStat Ron Robinson answers your biggest questions about product formulation, “clean” beauty, essential oils, where to find unbiased product info online, and mor...
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Ep. 262: Mario Dedivanovic’s Makeup Masterclass (Replay) from 2020-12-29T20:00
Mario Dedivanovic—the founder of Makeup By Mario and makeup artist to stars such as Kim Kardashian, Christina Aguilera, and Priyanka Chopra—is here to share all his secrets. He discusses his first ...
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Ep. 261: Fat Mascara’s Annual Naughty&Nice List from 2020-12-24T20:00
It’s been a wild year in the beauty world! Listen in as we take you through our annual list of who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. We’re sharing the trends, moments, people, and products we lov...
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Ep. 260: The (Free!) Gift to Give Your Hairstylist&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-12-22T20:00
We’re sharing all the ways you can support the beauty professionals at your local spas and salons this holiday season and recommending our favorite HSA/FSA-eligible sunscreens and skincare to buy w...
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Ep. 259: How to Find Your Happy-ish Place with Kristen Bell from 2020-12-17T20:00
Actress Kristen Bell just might be the perfect person to guide us through a holiday season like no other: In this interview, we discuss empathy, antidepressants, hot baths, hot-pink lipstick, and h...
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Ep. 258: Why Celebrities Don’t Talk About Their Botox&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-12-15T20:00
Why don’t more celebrities and influencers open up about what it *really* takes to look the way they do? On this episode, we discuss how their honestly could benefit others and why it’s important t...
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Ep. 257: Self-Care, Serums, and Shiatsu with the Hosts of Gloss Angeles from 2020-12-10T20:00
Beauty journalists Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan, hosts of the podcast Gloss Angeles, are here to talk about the “West Coast” beauty aesthetic, how their approach to beauty has changed as they’ve got...
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Ep. 256: Why 1960s Trends Never Get Old&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-12-08T20:40:05
We’re going back in time to celebrate '60s beauty trends, like winged eyeliner, the “cut crease,” and almond-shaped nails, and discuss the career of legendary hairstylist “Mr. Kenneth” Battelle. Pl...
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Ep. 255: How Dorit Kemsley Brings The Glam to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills from 2020-12-03T20:00
Beverly Beach founder and TV personality Dorit Kemsley shares stories fromTheReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsset, her best beauty tips, and her must-have products. Plus, she opens...
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Ep. 254: Air-Drying for Volume&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-12-01T20:00
Hair help is here! We tested root clips and air-drying methods that add volume without heat, and we’re sharing what really works. Plus, the week’s beauty news: Jennifer Aniston’s new beauty gig; Lu...
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Ep 253: Supermodel Karen Elson Thinks Modeling Needs an Overhaul from 2020-11-26T20:00
Model and musician Karen Elson gets brutally honest about her journey in fashion, and what needs to change. In this interview, Elson talks candidly about the personal challenges she went throu...
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Ep. 252: Why Fragrance is Like Wine&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-11-24T22:40:08
Find out how perfume ages and why that can change a scent for the better or worse. Plus, we’re sharing our favorite Crabtree& Evelyn products and the story of the brand’s evolution (in a segmen...
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Ep. 251: The Mother-Daughter Beauty Bond with Kimora Lee Simmons from 2020-11-19T20:00
The founder of Baby Phat, Kimora Lee Simmons, talks about the beauty collection she created with her daughters, Ming and Aoki; why beauty can be a bonding ritual; her thoughts on tattoos and plasti...
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Ep. 250: Manicures During the Pandemic, Mink Lashes&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-11-17T20:00
Will the salon manicure look the same when the pandemic is over? Can mink lashes ever be cruelty-free? We have definitive answers—and some deeper discussion on these topics. Plus, we’ll fill you in...
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Ep. 249: Busting Internet Skincare Myths with Dr. Ranella Hirsch from 2020-11-12T20:00
Is “fungal acne” real? Why is P50 so popular? What do TikTok skincare influencers get wrong? Are products that meet E.U. standards better? Do skincare dupes work as well as the originals? What’s th...
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Ep. 248: Smooth Hair, Straight Teeth, a Strong Pelvic Floor&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-11-10T20:00
Should a strong pelvic floor be on your wellness wish list? Yes! This week, we’re talking about a new treatment to improve your floor (and core) muscles and sharing hair tips and behind-the-scenes ...
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Ep. 247: Lauren Conrad on How to Develop Your Style&Your Career from 2020-11-05T20:00
It’s been 16 years since Lauren Conrad became a celebrity, and she’s figured out how to build a business and avoid fashion and beauty mishaps under the glare of the spotlight. In this intimate disc...
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Ep. 246: Skin-Resurfacing Gone Wrong&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-11-03T20:00
This week, we’re talking about why lasers, peels, and other treatments can end up making your skin look waxy—if you’re not careful. There’s also lots of beauty news to discuss: Bobbi Brown’s new br...
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Special Ep. 245: How Fragrance Reflects the World We Live In from 2020-10-29T19:00
Fragrance is a way for us to make sense of our world; learn more about who we are and what we want for our society and ourselves; and boost our mood and regulate our emotions. In this spe...
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Ep. 244: Cottagecore, Crotchtox&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-10-27T19:30
This week we’re discussing how the romanticized farm-life vibes of the #cottagecore aesthetic are invading the beauty space, a new-ish treatment for below-the-belt sweatiness, and the week’s beauty...
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Ep. 243: How to Improve Cultural Competence in Dermatology and Skincare with Dr. Susan Taylor from 2020-10-22T20:30:49
Dermatologist Susan Taylor, MD, the founder of the Skin of Color Society, is here to talk about structural racism and unconscious bias in medicine, colorism in skincare marketing, whether or not di...
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Ep. 242: Deep Thoughts on Emily in Paris&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-10-20T19:00
Bonjour, Fat Mascara Family! Indulge us this week, as we take a deep dive into Netflix’sEmily in Paris. The fashion, the hair, the characters, and the show’s depictions of the beauty indus...
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Ep. 241: How Byredo Changed the Perfume Game with Ben Gorham from 2020-10-15T19:00
Byredo founder Ben Gorham built a fragrance brand that helped define the scent of the past decade. So, what’s next? In this revealing conversation, he explains how he turns memories into perfumes, ...
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Ep. 240: Pantone's Statement-Making Shade, Spring Trends&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-10-13T19:00
Color authority Pantone announced that the color of the year for 2021 will be "Period" red—and we have thoughts. Plus, we share our take on the beauty trends spotted at the spring fashion shows and...
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Ep. 239: Busting Beauty Stereotypes with Hairstylist David Lopez from 2020-10-08T19:00
Why do hair brands sell different products to men and women? How can we make the beauty world less intimidating? And why is everyone so scared of styling mousse? Hairstylist David Lopez has answers...
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Ep. 238: Getting Naked, Skin Tightening&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-10-06T20:00:50
We’re baring it all this week! We talk about why being naked is still taboo and answer a listener question about what happens to your body after weight loss and how you can tighten or remove excess...
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Ep. 237: Fashion Designer Jenna Lyons on Her Move to Beauty from 2020-10-01T19:00
Fashion designer Jenna Lyons opens up about leaving J. Crew after 27 years and explains how being born without brows—and with very few lashes—has affected her beauty philosophy. In a revealing conv...
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Ep. 236: DIY Gel Manicures, the CROWN Act&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-09-29T19:00
We share tips for doing a gel manicure at home and discuss how the U.S. is making progress on national legislation to prohibit race-based hair discrimination. Before that, Jess shares personal news...
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Ep. 235: Joanna Vargas on How to Get Amazing Skin *Without* Needles from 2020-09-24T19:00
Aesthetician Joanna Vargas explains how to get amazing skin without cosmetic injectables (no judgment, they’re just not her thing). Learn about the benefits of LED therapy, radiofrequency trea...
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Ep. 234: Brow Lamination, the Truth About Silicone&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-09-22T19:00
We’ve got all the details on brow lamination. Plus, a cosmetic chemist helps us get to the bottom of a beauty debate: Is silicone really that bad for your hair? And there’s lots of news to discuss,...
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Ep. 233: How to Get Your Beauty Sleep with Dr. Michael Breus from 2020-09-17T19:30:45
The Sleep Doctor, Michael Breus, PhD, is here to help us sleep better—so we look (and feel) better! He shares sleep tips for boosting skin’s collagen levels, waking up without under-eye circles, an...
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Ep. 232: The Future of Modeling, Tranexamic Acid&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-09-15T19:00
Tranexamic acid could be skincare’s next big thing, but what is it? We’ve got answers. Plus, we discuss how the modeling industry is changing for the better, and share the lates...
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Ep. 231: The *Real* Brazilian Beauty Secrets with Camila Coelho from 2020-09-10T19:00
Beauty blogger Camila Coelho opens up about Brazilian beauty stereotypes and the cosmetic surgery she’s gotten, then shares details on her new line, Elaluz; her DIY “sauna hair mask” (you don’t nee...
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Ep. 230: Magnetic Lashes, Skincare Myths&the Week’s Beauty News from 2020-09-09T00:00
We reveal which magnetic lashes are the best—and how the heck they work—and discuss the latest beauty news: new launches from Selena Gomez, Kimora Lee, Lauren Conrad, Jennifer Lopez, Catherine Zeta...
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Ep. 229: How to Get Glowy Skin with Nam Vo (Replay) from 2020-09-03T19:00
Celebrity makeup artist Nam Vo (who works with Chrissy Teigen, Aimee Song, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley) shares her secrets to #dewydumpling skin, and talks about THOT makeup, glow porn,...
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Ep. 228: The Park Avenue Face with Dr. Andrew Jacono (Replay) from 2020-09-01T19:00
We’re taking a quick break before our new fall season begins next week. This episode features a new introduction and Raise A Wand segment, but the interview previously aired last year, as...
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Ep. 227: Kim Kardashian West&Allison Statter on Friendship and their New Beauty Collection from 2020-08-27T19:30
In this intimate conversation with Kim Kardashian West and Allison Statter, the best friends discuss their relationship and their new KKW Beauty collection. On the agenda: early memories of Kim’s d...
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Ep. 226: Red Light Therapy, Medi-Pedi Tips&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-08-25T19:00
We’re putting toothpaste on our toenails and following other tips from a medical pedicurist, learning abut red LED light therapy and what it can do for skin, and discussing the latest beauty news: ...
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Ep. 225: How Funmi Fetto Wrote the Beauty Bible for Women of Color from 2020-08-20T19:00
Beauty and fashion journalist Funmi Fetto (British Vogue, The Observer) has tested thousands of beauty products, and she shares the absolute best picks for women of color, how she chose th...
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Ep. 224: How Makeup Can Improve Self-Esteem&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-08-18T19:00
We’re talking about Alicia Keys’s new (vegan!) line with e.l.f. Cosmetics, the Park Avenue plastic surgeon who’s getting catfished, problems with the “fox eye” trend, the Fenty Skin re-sell market,...
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Ep. 223: Patrick Starrr Believes in Beauty for Everyone from 2020-08-13T19:00
Beauty influencer Patrick Starrr returns to Fat Mascara to tell us about One/Size, his gender-inclusive makeup line for “the unseen and unheard.” He also talks about how he deals with imposter synd...
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Ep. 222: Fenty Feelings, Bug Bite Relief&The Latest Beauty News from 2020-08-11T19:00
We review Fenty Skin products, ask doctors how to heal bug bites (and the marks they leave behind), and discuss the week’s beauty news: Selena Gomez’s new line, Rare Beauty; the inaugural class of ...
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Ep. 221: Tracee Ellis Ross on the Power of Authentic Beauty from 2020-08-06T19:00
Award-winning actor Tracee Ellis Ross, founder of the haircare line Pattern, gets candid about everything: her hair, your hair, customer reviews, ageism in Hollywood, experi...
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Ep. 220: Makeup for Men, Our Podcasting Secrets&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-08-04T19:00
There’s a new makeup line for men, but do cosmetics still need to be gendered? We discuss and then answer a listener question about how we create the podcast each week. Plus, lots of beauty news to...
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Ep. 219: How Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank is Changing the Conversation on Aging from 2020-07-30T19:00
Cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank joins us to talk about his new book, "The Pro-Aging Playbook," which dares to go deeper than others in its category. Expect straight talk (mixed with a ...
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Ep. 218: Cleansing Brush Blues, Crooked Smiles&The Week's Beauty News from 2020-07-28T19:00
In this week's episode, we're talking about the shuttering of the Clarisonic brand, how pregnancy can mess with your teeth, and of course, the biggest beauty headlines right now. This week, Fenty S...
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Ep. 217: Can MAC’s Drew Elliott Break the Internet Again? from 2020-07-23T19:00
Creative director Drew Elliot, formerly of Paper and America’s Next Top Model, is the new global creative director of MAC Cosmetics, and he’s here to discuss how po...
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Ep. 216: Oxidizing Makeup, DIY Pineapple Masks&The Week’s Beauty News from 2020-07-21T19:00
Welcome to our new format! Every Tuesday, we'll talk about the beauty news, answer your questions, share tips and advice, and just generally hang out and have fun. Every Thursday, we’ll drop a (sli...
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Ep. 215: How to Shop for Skincare Like a Scientist from 2020-07-15T19:00
Lab Muffin creator and science educator Michelle Wong, PhD, takes a closer look at the clean-beauty movement, discusses the racist and colorist history of skin-lightening products, teaches you to e...
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Ep. 214: Do Beauty Supplements Really Work? from 2020-07-08T19:00
Dr. Rajani Katta, a dermatologist and nutrition expert, explains how vitamins are (and aren’t!) regulated, how to judge the safety and efficacy of supplements, and the truth about collagen powde...
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Ep. 213: Lisa Eldridge Teaches You to Be Your Own Makeup Artist from 2020-07-01T19:00
Makeup artist and YouTube creator Lisa Eldridge helps you see yourself in a kinder light, explains the different face types and how to identify your best features, and shares a genius trick for ...
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Ep. 212: Beauty Innovations You Need to Know About from 2020-06-24T19:00
Virtual makeup, bacteria-based moisturizers, a new body tool inspired by ancient history—we're geeking out this episode! We answer a listener question about probiotic skincare; chat about Esker’...
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Ep. 211: Huda Kattan Explains How She Became A Beauty Boss from 2020-06-17T19:00
Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan built a blog into a beauty empire and is here to talk about it. She shares the secrets to doing makeup for beauty photography; why getting fired was one of the be...
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Ep. 210: How Stress Affects Your Skin with Dr. Amy Wechsler from 2020-06-10T19:01:49
Acne, psoriasis, skin picking, wrinkles—all these skin issues have a mental-health component, and Dr. Amy Wechsler, a board-certified psychiatrist and dermatologist, is here to talk about them. ...
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Ep. 209: How Nikki Nelms Creates Hair Magic from 2020-06-03T19:00
Hairstylist Nikki Nelms has worked with Janelle Monáe, Zoë Kravitz, Solange Knowles, Björk, Beyoncé—and so many others. In this episode, she explains her creative process, why there are Home Dep...
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Ep. 208: How Makeup Artist Jillian Dempsey is Making Beauty Tutorials Better from 2020-05-27T19:00
Makeup Artist Jillian Dempsey—who works with Gwyneth Paltrow and Kristen Stewart—tells about launching her new beauty app, FYFE, in the midst of a pandemic; her wrinkle-smoothing Gold Sculpting ...
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Ep. 207: Supplements, Sustainability, and More from 2020-05-20T19:00
There's a lot to talk about this week! We discuss one of Jess’s favorite stores closing, which skincare supplements actually work, and the week's beauty headlines: Ulta sponsors R29Somos, a Lati...
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Ep. 206: Meet the Woman Behind the Beautyblender, Rea Ann Silva from 2020-05-13T19:00
Makeup artist Rea Ann Silva, inventor of the Beautyblender, explains how makeup application changed with the advent of HD television—and how that shift inspired her million-dollar idea, the Beau...
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Ep. 205: Zoë Foster Blake is *Not* a Beauty Tragic from 2020-05-06T19:00
Author and entrepreneur Zoë Foster Blake, the founder of Go-To Skin Care, has advice for starting a business, choosing skincare that works, preventing facial redness and mascara smudge...
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Ep. 204: Makeup Artist Kristofer Buckle is Back! from 2020-04-29T19:00
By popular demand, celebrity makeup artist Kristofer Buckle returns to the show. He explains why wearing makeup can be a sign of respect, tells us what it’s like in Mariah Carey’s quarantin...
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Special Episode: How to Build and Evolve a Beauty Brand from 2020-04-24T19:00
We sit down with Christopher Skinner, the founder and principal of School House, beauty's think tank and creative agency. Chris talks about the specific challenges brands fac...
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Ep. 203: Talking Beauty with YouTuber Kathleen Lights from 2020-04-22T19:00
YouTube star Kathleen Fuentes (aka KathleenLights) shares DIY manicure tricks and her favorite drugstore products and beauty bargains. Plus, she explains how astrology can influence your makeup ...
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Bonus Episode: Hairstylist Chris McMillan for Covid-19 Relief from 2020-04-20T19:00
Celebrity stylist and salon owner Chris McMillan joins us for a bonus podcast dedicated to salon workers and beauty professionals: Revenue from audio sponsorships of this episode will be donated...
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Ep. 202: Acids, Peels, and AHAs with Dr. Jeanine Downie from 2020-04-15T19:00:17
Dermatologist Jeanine Downie, MD, shares everything you ever wanted to know about skincare acids: how they work; the difference between AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs; what facial peels do; how glycolic a...
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Ep. 201: How to Take Better Photos with Nigel Barker from 2020-04-08T19:30
Photographer Nigel Barker, the reality TV host and former judge of America’s Next Top Model, teaches us how to be better photographers (and subjects!); explains why preserving memo...
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Ep. 200: The Best Bargain Beauty Products! from 2020-04-01T19:00:23
Everything in this episode is under $15! To celebrate our 200th episode, we compiled the absolute best drugstore beauty buys from four year’s worth of amazing expert guests. We’re shar...
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Ep 199: Ask a Plastic Surgeon with Dr. Lara Devgan from 2020-03-25T19:00
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan (@laradevganmd) answers your questions about tummy tucks, liposuction, firm jawlines, crepey necks, breast implants, and more. She also ex...
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Bonus Episode: Jess Is Back, So Let’s Quarantine Together from 2020-03-21T18:00
It's a weird time so we wanted to check in with you guys. Join us for a quick hang where we catch up (now that Jess is back from maternity leave), hear all about Baby Lake, and at least try to e...
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Ep. 198: The Business of Beauty with Jane Hertzmark Hudis&Co-Host Gwen Flamberg from 2020-03-18T18:00:30
Estée Lauder Companies Group President Jane Hertzmark Hudis, who pulls the strings behind many beloved beauty brands, talks about what makes a brand worth acquiring, customer service in 2020, th...
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Ep. 197: Getting Fresh with Lev Glazman&Co-Host Brooke Devard Ozaydinli from 2020-03-11T20:00
Fresh co-founder Lev Glazman talks about championing the use of natural ingredients in beauty, today’s “clean” movement, sustainable packaging, the biggest hits (and misses) in his career, and h...
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Ep. 196: Suzanne Somers Knows The New Way to Age from 2020-03-04T19:00
Actress, entrepreneur, master of thighs (and butts), and author of 26 (!) books Suzanne Somers talks to Jenn& Jess about how she's handled numerous bouts with cancer, her non-allopathic...
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Ep. 195: The Instagram Effect with Kristie Dash&Co-Host Maya Allen from 2020-02-26T19:00
Kristie Dash’s job is to help beauty brands and content creators use Instagram more effectively. Now, she’s sharing the secrets to thumb-stopping content, an inside look at the company’s latest ...
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Ep. 194: Talking Food and Beauty with Alison Roman from 2020-02-19T19:00
Cookbook author and New York Times columnist Alison Roman has thoughts on post-breakup dye jobs, broth’s beauty benefits, hair vitamins, the best gel manicure, and the difference between Essie C...
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Ep. 193: Caroline Hirons Stops The Nonsense from 2020-02-12T19:00
Skincare expert Caroline Hirons talks about “clean” beauty, the correct order to apply products, INCI lists, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), and the beauty industry patriarchy. ...
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Ep. 192: Nose Jobs 101 with Dr. David Rosenberg from 2020-02-05T20:00
Plastic surgeon David Rosenberg, MD, is here to answer all your questions about nose jobs. We discuss how selfies distort your appearance, the most popular noses in America, how to find a g...
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Ep 191: Serums and Self Care with the Hosts of Forever35 from 2020-01-29T20:00
Writers and friends Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir, from the Forever35 podcast, talk about friendship maintenance, face mists, and the importance of boundaries and bidets. Plus, Jenn and Jess ...
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Ep 190: Anastasia Soare Talks Brows, Business, and Beauty from 2020-01-22T13:00
Anastasia Beverly Hills founder Anastasia Soare has plucked the arches of Jennifer Lopez, Naomi Campbell, and Michelle Obama. In this episode, she shares the secret to perfect brows, how she bui...
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Ep 189: Embrace Your Age with Maye Musk from 2020-01-14T20:00
Model and nutritionist Maye Musk, 71, opens up about ageism in fashion, her time as a plus-size model, her divorce, working with CoverGirl, and so much more. Before the interview, Jenn and Jess sha...
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Ep 188: Talking Skincare with Tina Craig, a.k.a. @bagsnob from 2020-01-07T19:00:24
Jess and Jenn interview Tina Craig, the founder of Bag Snob and U Beauty. She reveals the beauty products in her bag, shares five fashion must-haves everyone needs, and tells us why her U Beauty se...
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Ep 187: It’s Our Annual Naughty ’n Nice Episode! from 2019-12-24T12:00
Join us as we cheer and jeer 2019’s biggest moments in beauty. We highlight the products, people, and campaigns that worked for us, and raise an eyebrow at the news, controversies, and shenaniga...
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Ep. 186: The Truth About MLMs from 2019-12-17T19:50:45
MLMs, or multi-level marketing brands, have caught the attention of the beauty world—for better or worse. Some see the direct selling business model as entrepreneurial and perfect for the social...
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Ep 185: Dr. Barbara Sturm Says We Shouldn't Suffer for Beauty from 2019-12-10T19:00
The founder of Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics talks about her skincare line, the problems with over-exfoliation, vampire facials (!), and why lowering inflammation and activating telomere...
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Ep 184: "CEO, Bitch!" with Julie Schott of Starface from 2019-12-03T21:00
Julie Schott, co-founder and CEO of Starface and former beauty director of Elle.com, talks about the acne acceptance movement, hydrocolloid patches, her must-have beauty products ...
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Special Mini Ep: The Best Beauty Gifts of the Season from 2019-11-21T15:00
Come holiday shopping with us! In this bonus episode, Jenn and Jess share the beauty gifts they're giving friends, family—and each other! All the goodies are from Ulta Beauty—with a special focu...
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Ep 183: Iconic Hairstylist Guido Palau's First Podcast Ever! from 2019-11-19T18:42:41
Guido Palau, Redken's global creative director, has been setting hair trends in the fashion world—and, frankly, the entire world—for years. Now he's opening up about his personal story, his favo...
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Ep 182: Breast Augmentations, Lifts, Reductions, Reconstructions&More with Dr. Adam Kolker from 2019-11-12T19:30
Plastic surgeon Adam Kolker discusses all things boobs, including when medical insurance will pay for surgery, types of augmentations, different implants and their pros and cons, breasts growing...
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Ep 181: Confessions of a Perfumer with Stephen Nilsen of Givaudan from 2019-11-05T19:33:24
What's a "white floral" versus a "springtime floral"? Which molecule smells like toasted almonds? What is a "naturally derived" scent? Stephen Nilsen has all the answers! The Givaudan perfumer, ...
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Ep. 180: Getting Witchy with Craig Jessup, Makeup Supervisor for Wicked Broadway from 2019-10-29T18:30:20
Craig Jessup, makeup supervisor for Wicked Broadway, tells us how he went from working with Kevyn Aucoin to working on the Broadway smash, which celebrates its 16th anniversary this week. We cha...
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Ep 179: Like My Hair? Gee, Thanks, Chris Appleton Did It from 2019-10-22T16:25:52
Hair artist Chris Appleton has worked with Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, and, of course, the Kardashians. He shares his secrets to selfie taking, ponytail making, hair-color saving ...
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Special Mini Ep: Meet the Founders Behind Sparked at Ulta Beauty's Star Brands from 2019-10-17T14:00
In this bonus episode, we bring our burning beauty questions to founders Lauren Bosworth (of Love Wellness), Zoe Boiku (of Zoeva), Sharon Chuter (of Uoma Beauty), and Lilit Caradania...
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Ep 178: Ask a Facialist: Renée Rouleau from 2019-10-15T16:12:55
Aesthetician Renée Rouleau answers your questions: How to find a great facialist, how much treatments should cost, which at-home skincare devices are actually worth it, and more! Before that, we...
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Ep 177: We Still Need to Talk About Breast Cancer from 2019-10-08T16:29:22
Elizabeth Hurley, global ambassador for the Estée Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Campaign, explains why her work to support breast cancer research will never be done. Plus, Jenn and Jess weigh ...
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Ep 176: Perfume, Tattoos, and Skateboards with D.S.&Durga's Co-Founder from 2019-10-01T16:58:35
David Seth Motlz, of D.S.& Durga, talks about how he became a self-trained perfumer, the bacon-y smell of autumn leaves, and the difference between natural and synthetic fragrance compounds....
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Special Mini Ep: Our Favorite Beauty Buys from Sparked at Ulta Beauty from 2019-09-27T13:30
In this bonus mini podcast, we shopped (separately!) for our favorite beauty products from four emerging brands in the new Sparked at Ulta Beauty program: Uoma Beauty, Zoeva, Elcie Cosmetics, an...
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Ep 175: How Beauty Companies Build Their Brands&Stores from 2019-09-24T19:13:27
Christopher Skinner, founder of School House, an agency that works BTS on brands like Pat McGrath Labs, L'Occitane, and Eve Lom, talks about trends in the industry, what brands should ...
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Special Ep: Derm Secrets for Strong Skin, with Dr. Erin Gilbert from 2019-09-19T10:00:36
In this bonus podcast, internationally recognized dermatologist and neuroscientist Erin Gilbert, MD, PhD, FAAD, explains how external and internal daily aggressors ...
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Ep 174: Talking Too Faced with co-founder Jerrod Blandino from 2019-09-17T20:04:55
Too Faced co-founder Jerrod Blandino is here to chat about his journey from the Estée Lauder counter to building a brand that was acquired by the beauty giant. He also opens up about money,...
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Ep 173: Jess&Jenn’s Big Life News (and Fashion Week!) from 2019-09-11T19:14:09
It’s just us this episode, but we’ve got lots to discuss: some personal news, the appropriate age to start wearing makeup, our favorite beauty looks from New York Fashion Week, and more.
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Ep 172: Throwback Epsiode! Makeup Artist Kristofer Buckle from 2019-09-03T20:15:52
Makeup Kristofer Buckle is one of our favorite (and most hilarious) interviews, so we thought it was worth giving it another spin! Buckle gets real about his humble beginnings to touring the wor...
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Ep 171: Ask a Cosmetic Chemist: Ron Robinson from 2019-08-27T18:39:53
Cosmetic chemist and founder of BeautyStat Ron Robinson answers your biggest questions about all things ingredients, from clean beauty to essential oils and where to find unbiased product info o...
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Ep 170: How Many Foundation Shades Does the World Need? from 2019-08-20T19:27:32
Chemist Balanda Atis, the head of L'Oréal's Multicultural Beauty Lab and Face Lab, talks about how she develops foundation formulas and expands shade ranges, the myth of makeup "oxidation," and ...
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Ep 169: This Podcast May Save Your Life with Dermatologist Dr. Deborah Sarnoff from 2019-08-13T18:15:10
The president of the Skin Cancer Foundation, dermatologist Dr. Deborah Sarnoff, is here to bust some myths about sun protection, share her SPF knowledge, and explain exactly when, why, and how t...
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Ep 169: This Podcast May Save Your Life with Dermatologist Dr. Deborah Sarnoff from 2019-08-13T18:15:10
The president of the Skin Cancer Foundation, dermatologist Dr. Deborah Sarnoff, is here to bust some myths about sun protection, share her SPF knowledge, and explain exactly when, why, and how t...
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Ep 168: Acupuncture Explained from 2019-08-06T17:05:11
Dr. Shari Auth, co-founder of WTHN, helps demystify the world of Chinese medicine, from acupuncture to herbs. She also shares her tips for getting more zen, even if you can't make it to her buzz...
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Ep 167: Dewy Dumplings (!) with Makeup Artist Nam Vo from 2019-07-30T16:13:38
Celebrity makeup artist Nam Vo (who works with Chrissy Teigen, Aimee Song, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley) talks about her job at a strip club, how to get #dewydumpling skin, THOT makeu...
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Ep 166: Disrupting the Manicure from 2019-07-23T15:09:20
Olive& June CEO and founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle shares tricks for DIY-ing your mani, explains how to find an ethical nail salon, and offers invaluable advice to budding entrepreneurs. Before...
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Ep 165: Redness, Rosacea, Face Dandruff&All the Weird Stuff from 2019-07-16T18:20:09
Dr. Francesca Fusco teaches you how to "search and destroy" all your skin issues (redness, rosacea, angiomas, seborrheic dermatitis) and shares her favorite skin rejuvenators, like PDO...
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Ep 164: Chaz Dean&the No-Poo Revolution from 2019-07-09T18:52:49
Chaz Dean, founder of Wen Hair Care, talks about his journey from hair assistant to one of the most successful—and recognizable—names in beauty. Chaz discusses his game-changing hair philosophy,...
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Ep 163: Actives, Antioxidants, and the Truth About Topicals from 2019-07-02T20:04:48
Dermatologist Dr. Macrene Alexiades dives deep on antioxidants, barrier protection, and active ingredients—topics that are talked about a lot in beauty but rarely explained. (Warning: You may ex...
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Ep 162: Secrets of a Braider with @mshairandhumor from 2019-06-25T21:43:30
Braider and hair stylist Kamilah, aka @mshairandhumor, pops by to talk all things braids, from techniques and maintenance to who can wear them (and who can't). Before that: We talk about skincar...
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Ep 162: Secrets of a Braider with @mshairandhumor from 2019-06-25T21:43:30
Braider and hair stylist Kamilah, aka @mshairandhumor, pops by to talk all things braids, from techniques and maintenance to who can wear them (and who can't). Before that: We talk about skincar...
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Ep 161: Drunk Elephant Founder Tiffany Masterson from 2019-06-18T17:58:32
Drunk Elephant founder Tiffany Masterson stays true to her promise of full transparency, discussing the ingredients that her skincare brand avoids and why (the answers will surprise you!), what ...
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Ep. 160: The Elegant Elizabeth Hurley from 2019-06-11T18:09:39
Elizabeth Hurley, Global Ambassador for The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign, pops by to talk about beauty, philanthropy, swimwear, even farming.
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Ep 159: Gucci Westman Gets Real from 2019-06-04T18:00:03
Makeup Gucci Westman opens up about meditation, makeup school, creating a perfect complexion, and of course, her line, Westman Atelier. Before that: We try and define "clean beauty" and Jenn tes...
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Ep. 158: Ayurveda for the Real Girl from 2019-05-28T20:13:19
Uma Oils founder Shrankhla Holecek explains the simple ways we can all make Ayurveda a part of our lives, from dry brushing to tongue scraping. Before that, we discuss Big Body Sh...
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Ep 157: The Park Avenue Face from 2019-05-21T19:00:55
Plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono talks about new facelift techniques, preventative Botox, the perils of too much injectable filler, and how he can tell which celebrities have had "work" done. P...
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Ep. 156: The Fashionable Podiatrist from 2019-05-14T17:49:01
Dr. Emily Splichal talks all about feet, from the pretty (pedicures, polish, moisturizing) to the ugly (fungus, bunions, corns), and shares lots of helpful tips. Plus: We weigh in on Glossier's ...
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Ep 155: Red Lipstick Rules from 2019-05-07T19:21:11
Rachel Felder, author of the new book Red Lipstick: Ode to a Beauty Icon, shares the fascinating history of the world...
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Ep 154: (Still) The Godfather of Hair with Garren from 2019-04-30T21:21:02
Hairdresser Garren, the co-founder of R+Co who has styled everyone from Audrey Hepburn to Oprah, explains how he got his start, offers up tips for bringing the glamour, and tells us what *not* to d...
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Ep 153: That Laundry Smell from 2019-04-23T17:30:21
Master Perfumer Steve Nicoll discusses a rarely seen side of the fragrance industry: scenting household products. The International Flavors& Fragrances expert explains how he creates popular...
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Ep. 152: Obsessed with Glow with Patrick Ta from 2019-04-16T18:00:40
Patrick Tawent from bankruptcy at age 21 to having his own line at Sephora seven years later. Now, the makeup artist shar...
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Ep 151: Help For Hair Loss from 2019-04-09T17:36
Dr. Doris Day talks about why hair loss happens and what you can do about it. Stress management, serums, supplements, OTC and Rx drugs, lasers, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments, s...
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Ep 150: It's Freakin' Sally Hershberger! from 2019-04-02T19:07:12
Iconic hair stylistSally Hershbergerkicks back in the studio to talk about the Birth of the Shag, the state of the salon...
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Ep 149: The Laser Guy from 2019-03-26T20:07:45
Dermatologist Robert Anolik, MD, is here to talk about Fraxel, IPL, LED, photorejuvenation, and all the laser things. We discuss how they work, the critical questions to ask b...
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Ep 148: The Bad Boy of Perfume from 2019-03-19T17:22:06
In honor of National Fragrance Day (March 21), Kilian Hennessy, founder of By Kilian perfumes, is here to talk about the history and semantics of fragrance, the challenges of making perfumed lin...
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Ep 147: Welcome to the Guns Show from 2019-03-12T18:17:45
British beauty podcaster Emma Gunavardhana shares how she found her storytelling groove, why discussing beauty is a conduit to talking about mental health, and the beauty products and trends she...
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Ep. 146: All About Vaginas with Cindy Barshop from 2019-03-05T18:56:45
Cindy Barshop, founder of V Spot, is here to break taboos about all things below the belt, from vaginal rejuvenation t...
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Ep 145: Your Beauty Tour Guide from 2019-02-26T19:59:37
Makeup artistStephanie Flor, founder of Around The World Beauty, shares life lessons and beauty discoveries from Peru...
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Ep 144: To All the Products We've Loved Before from 2019-02-15T19:58:17
In this special episode, Jenn and Jess pay homage to the beauty products they've loved throughout their lives. Plus, is New York Fashion Week still relevant to the beauty world? And Jenn conside...
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Ep 143: When Are You More Than Just an Influencer? from 2019-02-08T16:57:03
Beauty influencerArshia Moorjanipulls back the curtain on what it's like to be a full-time content creator, how she ...
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Ep 142: Ask The Pharmacist from 2019-02-01T16:56:04
C.O. Bigelowpresident and pharmacist Ian Ginsberg answers questions about parabens, sulfates, probiotics, drug tests—and what it's ...
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Ep 141: From Red Carpet to Green Beauty from 2019-01-25T16:44:04
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Ep 140: Everybody Has a Beauty Story from 2019-01-18T18:48:30
Allure editor in chief Michelle Lee is here to talk about her career, her favorite products, how to deal with negativity, and why she banned the term “anti-aging” in her magazine. Before that, w...
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Ep 139: All About Eyes from 2019-01-11T21:31:58
Dark circles, under-eye bags, milia, crow’s feet...dermatologistShereene Idriss, MD, has got the fix for all your ey...
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Ep 138: The Naughty&Nice List from 2018-12-28T16:00:58
We're wrapping up 2018 with a special episode highlighting the best and worst the beauty industry had to offer this year. From our favorite brands, launches, and looks - to the products, news, a...
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Ep 137: Do What Feels Good from 2018-12-21T19:17:59
Hannah Bronfman, the DJ, fitness influencer, and beauty entrepreneur is here to help us recalibrate for the new year. She opens up her beauty black book, reveals what's on her top shelf, and predic...
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Ep 136: CBD Beauty and Weedwashing in the Beauty Industry from 2018-12-18T17:54:04
What is CBD? Derek Chase, president of Flora + Bast, is here to help explain why cannabidiol (CBD) is so big in beauty and how it can benefit your skin and mood. He also drops knowledge on the diff...
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Ep 135: A Vodka Soda and Three Hot Dogs from 2018-12-07T19:35:07
Chanel global creative makeup and color director Lucia Pica takes us behind the scenes of the fashion house's Métiers d’Art show, explains exactly how to get Penélope Cruz's latest eye makeup look,...
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Ep 134: Retinol, Retinoid, Retin-A, Retinoic Acid from 2018-11-30T19:38:44
Dermatological surgeon Dr. Dendy Engelman is here to demystify topical anti-agers and explain how retinoids, peptides, antioxidants, and acids work. Plus, she offers real talk on which ingredients ...
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Ep. 133 Respect Your Face from 2018-11-23T19:20:01
David Yi, founder of @verygoodlight, talks about changing heteronormative grooming standards, going through hard times, and finding YOUR good light (and some good products!). We also tell you ...
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Ep 132: How to Approach a Face from 2018-11-16T20:13:47
Mario Dedivanovic, Kim Kardashian's favorite makeup artist and founder of The Masterclass, shares his surprising start in the biz, offers amazing advice to aspiring makeup artists, and sneaks in so...
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Ep 131: Soko Mascara from 2018-11-09T22:27
Charlotte Cho, an aesthetician and the founder of Soko Glam, plays co-host this week. She and Jenn discuss the origins of K-beauty, double-cleansing, skip care, humidifiers, why houseplants help...
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Ep 130: Go Ask Alex from 2018-11-02T18:23:42
Alessandra Steinherr was the Beauty Director of Glamour UK for over a decade, became a beauty influencer in her own right, and just launched her own range of affordable(!) skincare: Now she's in th...
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Ep 129: Works Cited from 2018-10-19T16:04:15
Hairstylist Jawara is one of the most in-demand stylists in fashion today thanks to his creativity, speed, and expertise with ALL hair types. We discuss why the latter is still (!) a rarity in f...
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EP 128: Somebody's Hoarding Makeup from 2018-10-12T15:02:27
Luke Henderson is back in the studio for a cozy beauty chat with Jess (Jenn is away this week), and all bets are off: We're talking celeb trends that just ain't working, $3 skincare secrets, pro...
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Ep 127: The Don from 2018-10-05T16:21:15
John Demsey, Executive Group President of The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc., is one of the biggest decision makers in the beauty world (he oversees brands like MAC, Tom Ford, Too Faced, and GlamG...
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Ep 126: Don't @ Me from 2018-09-28T15:35:21
People magazine style and beauty director Andrea Lavinthal fills in for Jess, who is traveling for work. Andrea shares Hollywood gossip and her favorite beauty products, then she and ...
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Ep 125: Let's Talk About Lady Parts from 2018-09-21T15:58
Lo Bosworth, founder and CEO of Love Wellness and former pseudo-reality star (Laguna Beach, The Hills), talks about her passion: feminine health! We discuss washes,...
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Ep. 124: I'm From Another Planet from 2018-09-14T16:41:25
Olivia Wilde—actress, director, and brand activist for True Botanicals—is here to talk about eighth grade insecurities, her daughter's fascination with mascara, and her clean-beauty journey. Before...
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Ep 123: The Cosmetics Cop from 2018-09-07T17:57:31
Paula Begoun—founder of Paula's Choice, author of Don't Go To the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, and basically the beauty industry's watchdog—is in the Fat Mascara studio to bust some ...
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Ep 122: Treasure Trove from 2018-08-31T15:52:56
Jan Arnold, co-founder and style director of CND, chats with us about all things manis, from sneaky salon practices to avoid to the best way to do gels. Before that: We’re having a party at th...
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Ep 121: Hey, Hunnie! from 2018-08-24T16:08:54
Jackie Johnson, host of Natch Beaut (and crazy-funny actress/comedian), pops by to talk about growing up on the Texas pageant circuit, the most shocking things she's learned about the beauty indust...
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Ep 120: That Housewives Look from 2018-08-17T15:31:22
Luke Henderson, celebrity makeup artist and hairstylist, gets real about working with reality stars (he tends to the most major Real Housewives and Ladies of London), shares his top makeup recom...
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Ep 119: You Only Have One Face from 2018-08-10T17:18:08
Aerin Lauder, founder of beauty and lifestyle brand Aerin, shares the sweetest stories about her grandmother (Mrs. Estée Lauder!) and talks about her company, her signature style, and her friends R...
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Ep 118: Bold, Courageous, and a Little Outrageous from 2018-07-27T16:10:37
Linda Wells, chief creative officer at Revlon and founding editor of Allure, explains why the world needs another beauty brand (Flesh), shares what she really thinks abou...
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Ep 117: Jaclyn Hill Talks YouTube, Influencing, and Instagram from 2018-07-20T21:12:07
Mega-beauty influencer Jaclyn Hill opens up about that wedge between the influencer and editorial worlds, squashes rumors about her self-made story, and explains why she's more private than ever th...
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Ep. 116: Welcome to California from 2018-07-13T04:00
Moon Juice founder Amanda Chantal Bacon gives us the scoop on her new adaptogenic skincare line, why lowering our cortisol is the key to good skin (and great sex), and what it's like to be the (uni...
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Ep. 115: The Only One in Red Lipstick from 2018-07-06T17:38:25
Erin Parsons, Global Makeup Artist for Maybelline New York, talks to us about how she went from the Air Force to the makeup counter to working with Gigi Hadid in the big leagues. Before that, we ch...
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Ep. 114: Will There Be Tinctures? from 2018-06-29T15:01:44
Herbalist Barbara Close, founder of Naturopathica, shares her holistic approach to skincare without getting judgy about synthetics—and tells us how to prevent bloating after eating beans and greens...
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Ep. 113: Pink Bubble Theory from 2018-06-22T14:33:29
Tina Bornstein of Tony& Tina enlightens us on the power of color and helps us tap into our own intuitive powers. In addition to being a beauty guru, she's also an energetic healer. Before that:...
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Ep 112: It Can't Be Too Bedazzled from 2018-06-15T19:14:57
Hair guru Adir Abergel explains how to wear hair accessories (and not look ridiculous), reveals the cut of the moment, and inspires us to wear more jewelry. Before that: We chat about Sephora's big...
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Ep 111: In the Mood for a Highlight from 2018-06-08T19:03:59
Rita Hazan, celebrity colorist, tells us what's killing your dye job, how to preserve it, and which shade of blonde just has to go. Before that: We chat about Jenn's #1 beauty crush; reveal our fav...
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Ep 110: Makeup Gives You Superpowers from 2018-06-04T16:29:14
Ukonwa Ojo, CoverGirl's SVP of marketing, explains why the company dropped its "Easy, Breezy, Beautiful" tagline, stresses the importance of inclusivity in the beauty world, and predicts where the ...
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Ep 109: A Royal Mini Pod from 2018-05-26T23:01:43
Meghan Markle got married! We chat about her wedding look (she and Jess had the same makeup artist, Daniel Martin!). Plus, we discuss the Cosmetic Executive Women Beauty Awards, do a Deep Dive on t...
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Ep 108: You Swallowed A Piano from 2018-05-18T19:37:06
Smile! Cosmetic dentist Dr. Marc Lowenberg talks about bad breath, which oral care products are B.S., and what you can really do to get a more beautiful smile. Before that, we've got tips for preve...
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Ep 107: Chic, Chic, and Chicer from 2018-05-11T15:42:22
Rachel Goodwin, NARS Director of Pro Artistry, talks Met Gala glamour, her ice cream obsession, and the most underutilized product in your kit. Before that, we chat about Jess's Bazaar new gig; Pat...
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Ep. 106: Rose Petals and Hot Water from 2018-05-04T17:08:34
Wedding recap time! Jess shares all the beauty details of her big day, Jenn plays doctor and injects filler, and the girls explain why bronzer can sometimes be a dirty word. Then, Benefit Cosmetics...
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Ep 105: Don't Stick Razors Up Your Nose from 2018-04-27T16:09:46
Essence magazine's fashion and beauty director, Julee Wilson, fills in for Jess while she's away on her honeymoon. During this special episode of Fat Mascara, Julee and Jenn discuss New York City's...
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Ep 104: Men's Grooming with Garrett Munce of GQ, Esquire, and Men's Health from 2018-04-20T17:03:47
GQ grooming director Garrett Munce discusses why men want permission to talk about beauty, the death of the term "metrosexual," and the reason he's over the lumberjack look. We also share the scien...
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Ep 103: The Microbiome and Probiotic Skincare with Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe from 2018-04-06T18:57:30
Dermatologist Whitney Bowe explains just what the heck the microbiome is (and why you should care), busts some old school skin myths, and adds some new beauty foods to your shopping list. Before th...
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Ep 102: Whatever Makes you Comfortable with Hair Stylist Serge Normant from 2018-03-30T16:05:58
Serge Normant takes us through his career, from the early days of shared rooms to his big time salon in New York. Plus, some inevitable conversation on where the industry is headed (and how many pr...
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Ep 101: Dermatologist Dr. Heidi Waldorf on Cosmetic Fillers, Botox, Injectables, and Antiaging from 2018-03-23T21:03:14
Dermatologist Heidi Waldorf pops by to talk all things injectables, the best pillow for avoiding wrinkles, the state of anti-aging, and loads more. Before that, we reveal the biggest trend in niche...
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Ep 100: Frédéric Fekkai and Shirin von Wulffen of Bastide from 2018-03-16T16:37:38
Frédéric Fekkai and Shirin von Wulffen, the married couple behind Provençal bath and body line Bastide, talk with Jess about slow beauty and explain why the laissez-faire French girl beauty th...
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Ep 99: Blonde Bombshell with Hair Colorist Justin Anderson of dpHUE from 2018-03-09T17:55:35
Justin Anderson, colorist and creative director of dpHUE, talks all things blonde, which celebrities are actually cool IRL, Mormon beauty, the best skincare tips he's picked up from his clients, an...
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Ep 98: The Ten Most Popular Beauty Products Mentioned on Our Podcast from 2018-03-02T18:52:02
On this Very Special Episode, we count down the top 10 most-mentioned products on Fat Mascara ever! From the best mascara to best lipsticks, it's everything you need in your kit.
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Ep 97: Celebrity Hairstylist Sunnie Brook from 2018-02-23T15:53:31
Hairstylist Sunnie Brook talks about the glam (and not so glam) side of celebrity hairdressing—and shares some amazing advice she got from her dad. Plus, we talk about beauty products that cause ai...
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Ep 96: It's Not Gray, It's Sparkles with Devachan founder Lorraine Massey from 2018-02-16T19:43:44
Lorraine Massey, gray hair guru (and founder of curly girl mecca Devachan) stops by to talk all things silver. Before that: We chat about Fashion Week trends; over-exfoliation; and of course, the D...
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Ep 95: Physical Chemistry with Cosmetic Chemist Dr. Geoffrey Genesky (Jess's Husband!) from 2018-02-09T22:11:07
A Valentine’s Day Special! Dr. Geoffrey Genesky, scientific director for Kiehl’s—and Jess’s fiancé—talks about skincare formulation, the truth about silicone, and how the beauty industry’s hottest ...
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Ep 94: I Do the Question Asking with Jess&Jenn from 2018-02-02T15:51:04
Listen, we have so much to discuss with you guys this week, we decided to keep it real cozy (i.e. there's no guest). On the table: Some major job changes for both of us; listener feedback to the Ki...
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Ep 93: Luxury of Time with Céline Roux of Jo Malone London from 2018-01-26T19:55:52
Jo Malone London's executive director of product development, Céline Roux, explains the magic that goes into making some of our favorite scents. Before that: L'Oréal's newest hair spokesperson...
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Ep 92: All the Makeups with Makeup rtist Fiona Stiles from 2018-01-19T23:44:24
Makeup artist Fiona Stiles inspires us with new ways to look refreshed, organize our makeup, and channel our heroes. Before that: We discuss Kim Kardashian clones; combating the effects of hard wat...
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Ep 91: Sex in a Bottle with Perfume Creator Frederic Malle from 2018-01-12T19:41:03
Frederic Malle, the "perfume art director," gives us a crash course in fragrance production, from why certain scents cost so much to where the best tuberose in the world is grown. Plus: We play a w...
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Ep 90: Jamie Kern Lima co-founder/CEO of It Cosmetics from 2018-01-05T21:01:39
Jamie Kern Lima, co-founder/CEO of It Cosmetics, is killing the beauty game right now. We talked to her about how she built her mega-brand, what it's like to lunch with Oprah, and if life is better...
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Ep 89: Full Face Beat with Cosmopolitan Beauty Director Carly Cardellino from 2017-12-22T14:00:24
Cosmopolitan.com's beauty director Carly Cardellino shares the biggest beauty stories of the year, predicts the trends we'll all be seeing in 2018, and tells us how to get in shape in two week...
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Ep 88: Bouncy Bouncy Skin with Vicky Tsai of Tatcha from 2017-12-15T22:34:06
Vicky Tsai, founder of Tatcha, shares beauty secrets she learned from Japanese geisha—and drops mad skincare knowledge. Before that: End-of-day face fixes, virtual reality in the beauty retail worl...
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Ep 87: C'est Génial! with Sylvie Chantecaille from 2017-12-08T20:43:01
Sylvie Chantecaille, who launched Prescriptives and then founded her own beauty brand, Chantecaille, talks about her debutante days, French beauty secrets, and why environmental causes are so close...
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Ep 86: Mariah Carey's Makeup Artist Kristofer Buckle from 2017-12-01T17:17:28
Kristofer Buckle, makeup artist to Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey—and so many other stars—dishes on the divas he works with and shares tips for reaching your full glam potential and adjusting your...
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Ep 85: Hair is Hair with Hair Stylist Vernon Francois from 2017-11-17T17:18:24
Hairstylist Vernon Francois talks about living with dyslexia, growing up as a redhead, products for textured hair, and why you should never do your hair angry. Prepare for an epic conversation! Bef...
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Ep 84: If You Don't Know Oud with Pinrose co-founder Erika Shumate from 2017-11-10T20:18:02
Pinrose co-founder Erika Shumate explains how science can help you find a fragrance and drops mad knowledge about synesthesia, perfumers, and marketing to millennials (she has an MBA from Stanford,...
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Ep 83: Beauty Editor Sarah Brown of Vogue and American Beauty Star from 2017-11-03T19:47:34
Sarah Brown, Vogue’s former beauty director and a judge on American Beauty Star, spills behind-the-scenes info on the reality competition show, discusses her 15 yea...
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Ep 82: A Fashion&Beauty Talent Agent Shares His Secrets from 2017-10-27T04:00
It’s a masterclass with talent agent Daniel Weiner of Streeters, one of the biggest global management agencies in the fashion and beauty world. He is dropping GEMS for budding makeup artists and ha...
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Ep 81: Miranda Kerr of Kora Organics is a Magic Girl from 2017-10-20T14:30:01
Miranda Kerr, supermodel and founder of Kora Organics, shares insightful tips for getting over grief and heartbreak, explains why “noninis” are the new martinis, and spills her best beauty secrets....
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Ep 80: Groupie Central with New York Times Columnist Bee Shapiro of Ellis Brooklyn from 2017-10-13T19:21:29
Bee Shapiro, author of the new book Skin Deep, interviews ALL the celebrities for her New York Times beauty column, and she's here to share their secrets—and some of her own. Before that, we talk a...
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Ep 79: Positive Thinking with Makeup Artist Sonia Kashuk from 2017-10-06T16:32:20
Makeup artist Sonia Kashuk discusses her 17-year run with Target, why she uses three eye creams at once, and how having breast cancer affected her career—and her life. Plus, in honor of Breast Canc...
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Ep 78: Brow Expert Jared Bailey on How Not to Have Sperm Brows from 2017-09-29T16:00:38
Benefit's global brow expert Jared Bailey is trying to make the world more beautiful, two brows at a time. Let's join him, shall we? Before that: deets on American Beauty Star, the new reality comp...
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Ep 77: How to Be a Hostess with Laura Slatkin of Nest Fragrances from 2017-09-22T19:11:45
Laura Slatkin, founder of Nest Fragrances, indulges us in our favorite topic: everything candles and fragrance! A legendary party-thrower, she also explains what scents to burn at your next get-tog...
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Ep 76: Jen Atkin of Ouai Says Lose the Ego from 2017-09-15T22:24:13
Jen Atkin covers SO much ground in this interview. To start? How to use Instagram to your advantage, dealing with jealousy, cutting bangs, Real Housewives, egg freezing, and way more. Before that: ...
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Ep 75: Strand by Strand with Celebrity Hair Colorist Sharon Dorram from 2017-09-01T16:05:27
Celebrity colorist Sharon Dorram is the queen of expensive-looking hair. On this episode, she tells us how to communicate with your colorist, revive your dye job, and even sort out your skin. (Work...
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Ep 74: Take a Pill, Pet a Cat with Kristin Petrovich of Själ Skincare from 2017-08-25T13:00
Get out your crystals! Kristin Petrovich of Själ skincare is here to smooth our skin and help us all feel more grounded. Before that: The "Madonna" facial, color-adjusting makeup, and why it's so a...
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Ep 73: A Minute to Obsess with Actress Molly Ringwald from 2017-08-18T18:56:57
Molly Ringwald, original Cool Teen/film icon talks to us about red hair, Riverdale, and what it means to feel pretty. Before that: Allure magazine bans "anti-aging" from its lexicon; Pat McGrath de...
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Ep 72: Fashion Stylist Linda Rodin of Rodin Olio Lusso from 2017-08-11T20:39:04
Stylist and beauty entrepreneur Linda Rodin talks about her fabulous face oil and we ask her to weigh in on an important question: If we're talking about improving diversity in the beauty industry,...
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Ep 71: Entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore Talks Bliss Spa, FitFlops, and Beauty Pie from 2017-08-04T19:36:45
Beauty-preneur Marcia Kilgore stops by to tell us about her latest big idea: Beauty Pie, which lets you buy luxury cosmetics at obscenely cheap prices. Before that, a few Qs: Who's the newest big-d...
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Ep 70: Psychiatrist Samantha Boardman Has the Positive Prescription from 2017-07-28T18:45:53
Psychiatrist Samantha Boardman discusses how beauty-focused social media culture affects women and shares fascinating research on the psychology of beauty, like why arched brows scare small childre...
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Ep 69: Goop Beauty Director Jean Godfrey-June from 2017-07-24T16:53:37
Goop beauty director Jean Godfrey-June is here to talk natural deodorants, concealer tips, her miracle cure for seasonal allergies, and how to break into beauty writing. Plus, adventures in NYC com...
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Ep 68: 12 Years to Make It with Hairdresser Harry Josh from 2017-07-14T16:47:34
Hairdresser Harry Josh not only does bangin' beach waves, he's also a master storyteller. Settle in and hear the drama-filled tale of Harry's rise and fall, and rise and fall, and rise again. Befor...
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Ep. 67: Dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad on Cultural Stress from 2017-06-30T15:07:18
The doctor is in! Dermatologist Howard Murad goes way beyond skin: He's also an expert on what he dubs "cultural stress." If you're feeling totally fried, consider this episode a must-listen. Befor...
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Ep 66: Hair Stylist Ursula Stephen Shares Her Secrets from 2017-06-23T15:41:54
Hair stylist Ursula Stephen talks about her creative process, conditioning secrets—and clients like Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, Laverne Cox, and sooo many more. Plus: Why pale blondes turn brassy, big ...
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Ep 65: Meghan Markle's Facialist Nichola Joss Talks Self-Tanning from 2017-06-16T15:45:20
Grab your face oil, and break out the tanning mitt: Nichola Joss, celeb facialist and tanning expert shares all of her secrets for looking bronze and sculpted. Before that: We chat deodorant versus...
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Ep 64: Bobbi Brown on Leaving the Brand She Built from 2017-06-09T15:17:13
Bobbi's back! Just months after leaving the brand she built, Bobbi Brown fills us in on her latest big projects, from her book to her pop-up shops to her groovy hotel. (Yup.) Before that, we discus...
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Ep 63: Absurd Amounts of Makeup with Parodist @lowcheekbones from 2017-06-02T15:36:21
Caroline Solomon—she's Instagram Famous as @lowcheekbones, the hilarious beauty-fashion parody feed—shares her process and her masterful makeup-removal technique. We also discuss nose-blindness, th...
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Ep 62: Streicher Sisters Kristie, Jenn, and Ashley of Striiike from 2017-05-18T17:56:29
Meet the Streicher sisters! Brow guru Kristie, makeup artist Jenn, and hair stylist Ashley bring their West Coast vibes to our beauty roundtable this week. Before that: We talk apple cider vinegar ...
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Ep 61: President of the Fragrance Foundation Elizabeth Musmanno from 2017-05-11T17:22:55
Fragrance Foundation president and girl boss Elizabeth Musmanno is here to share insider secrets of the perfume industry. Plus, Jenn& Jess go down on the farm with Mary Kay, dream about Martha ...
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Ep 60: It's Kind of Nerdy with Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Zeichner from 2017-05-04T20:55:05
Got zits? Let Dr. Joshua Zeichner take the wheel. He came by to talk all things acne, like at-home hacks and how to use retinol. Before that: We talk vloggers worth watching; how to prolong your dy...
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Ep 59: Mercury in Retrograde with Jess&Jenn from 2017-04-27T16:32
It's just Jess& Jenn this week, but there's much to discus: post-Coachella thoughts on age-appropriate body bling; nude lipstick that won't make you look dead; and, finally, "Are spa treatments...
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Ep 58: 50 Shades of Pink with French Makeup Artist Violette from 2017-04-20T17:49:30
Rebel makeup artist Violette shares her French girl beauty secrets, like how to pull off lived-in liner or get "sex hair." Before that: We talk toner, The Fragrance Foundation awards, and Gwyneth P...
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Ep 57: Gift of Gab with Makeup Artist Laura Geller from 2017-04-13T21:23:20
Makeup artist Laura Geller is here to share crazy stories from her 20 years in the business—and tells us why her "baked" makeup goes on like a dream. Before that, Jess shares sage wisdom she got fr...
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Ep 56: Pretty Privilege with Editor Phillip Picardi of Out and Teen Vogue from 2017-04-06T16:56:57
Phillip Picardi, the digital editorial director of Allure and Teen Vogue (and a former beauty editor!), discusses gender and body politics, how writing about beauty has changed in the past few year...
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Ep 55: Jelly Texture with Alicia Yoon of Peach&Lily from 2017-03-31T15:47:30
Peach& Lily CEO and founder Alicia Yoon talks to us about the current Korean beauty obsession. Before that, we chat about the celestial beauty trend, debate bar soap versus body wash, and take ...
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Ep 54: Our Birthday Celebration with Jess&Jenn from 2017-03-23T15:53:57
It's our one-year anniversary! We're doing things a bit differently this episode. First, we go to Saved Tattoo so Jenn can get some Fat Mascara-inspired ink. After that, we share how we broke into ...
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Ep: 53 Honey, Listen! with Makeup Artist Trish McEvoy from 2017-03-17T14:46:42
Makeup artist Trish McEvoy helps us find the "triangle of light," organizes our lives, and demystifies makeup brushes. We also chat about drive-through Botox, offer tips to prevent mascara smudging...
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Ep 52: Emily Weiss of Glossier from 2017-03-09T19:01:10
Emily Weiss, founder and CEO of Glossier, talks about the moment she knew she had a killer idea, the future of the brand, and gives us a sneak peek to some upcoming products. Before the interview: ...
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Ep 51: The Wild West of Microblading with Microblader Claire Vuillemot from 2017-03-02T22:57:22
Microblading expert Claire Vuillemot is here with everything you ever wanted to know about tattooing eyebrow hairs. Plus: The Oscars beauty police (it's just us), Jess has an infrared "journey," an...
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Ep 50: Butter, Butter, Butter with Lisa Price of Carol's Daughter from 2017-02-24T00:31:30
Lisa Price, founder of Carol's Daughter, built a beauty empire from her Brooklyn kitchen—and she's here to share her natural-ingredient knowledge and business know-how. We also find out what's *rea...
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Ep 49: Supermodel Linda Evangelista Talks Beauty from 2017-02-16T16:52:44
Supermodel Linda Evangelista talks "Gianni" (Versace), "Georgie" (Michael), and beauty tips she's learned during her legendary career. Before that, we share highlights from New York Fashion Week, d...
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Ep 48: Charlotte Tilbury Wears Makeup to Bed from 2017-02-09T20:32:04
Makeup genius or life coach? Charlotte Tilbury does double duty, spilling beauty advice and tips for living in this (long-awaited) episode. Prepare to be transformed! Before that, we discuss Neutro...
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Ep 47: Cruelty-Free, Vegan Beauty with Leaping Bunny's Kim Paschen from 2017-02-02T20:39:02
Leaping Bunny program director Kim Paschen schools us on the state of cruelty-free beauty—and exactly what to know to be a more compassionate customer. Before that, Jess is feeling the London hair ...
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Ep 46: Manicurist Madeline Poole on Viral Nail Art Trends from 2017-01-26T17:33:16
Madeline "@mpnails" Poole is in the studio to talk manicures, #nailfie tips, and how polish color trends start. We also dream about having a MAC collaboration, give the final word on when (and how)...
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Ep 45: All In with Poppy King of Lipstick Queen from 2017-01-20T00:27:53
Lipstick Queen founder and beauty storyteller Poppy King is offering up major lip service this episode! But first, we take you inside our slumber party with Charlotte Tilbury, tell you how our new ...
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Ep 44: Jane Larkworthy on Beauty Influencers from 2017-01-13T00:48:10
Beauty legend (and Jess's former boss!) Jane Larkworthy dishes on being the beauty director at W and Jane magazines, the rise of "influencers," and the odor-fighting powers of chlorophyll. We also ...
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Ep 43: Wende Zomnir of Urban Decay from 2017-01-05T18:24:48
Urban Decay founder Wende Zomnir manages to appeal to punk rockers, bloggers, cougars, basics, and well...everybody. We ask her how she does it, while still keeping her edge. But first: Let's talk ...
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Ep 42: BuzzFeed Editor Essence Gant Predicts Beauty Trends from 2016-12-22T14:00
We've got tips, tricks, hacks, and money-savers in our special end-of-the-year episode! BuzzFeed beauty editor Essence Gant shares the top beauty stories of 2016 and predicts the big trends coming ...
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Ep 41: Not Today Satan with Drag Queen Bianca Del Rio from 2016-12-15T17:23:22
Drag queen Bianca Del Rio is here to throw some shade, explain why surgical adhesive is in his makeup kit, and tell us about his new miniseries on Logo. Before that, let's talk about makeup sponges...
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Ep 40: Purple Mist with Jo Malone of Jo Loves from 2016-12-08T21:19:39
Smell that? Its fragrance legend Jo Malone— here to tell us about her new book, the Jo Loves brand, and how she creates perfume using all her senses. We also have some deep thoughts on what age is ...
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Ep 39: Dr. Pimple Popper from 2016-12-02T02:48:08
Sandra Lee, MD—better known as Dr. Pimple Popper—takes us into her weird, wild world of blackheads, cysts, and lypomas and shares the technique for a perfect pimple pop. Plus, after a month of test...
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Ep 38: Tattoo Artist Virginia Elwood from 2016-11-24T02:14:01
Lets all give thanks to tattoo artist Virginia Elwood, who takes us behind the scenes of the fascinating (and sometimes intimidating) world of tattoos. Plus, thoughts on micellar waters, why Bill G...
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Ep 37: How Estée Lauder Deals with Counterfeit Makeup from 2016-11-17T17:29
Enter the beauty black market with your guide Gregg Marrazzo, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel for the Estée Lauder Companies. But before we crack any crimes, we'll talk about the new ...
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Ep 36: One of Us with Emily Kate Warren from 2016-11-10T15:55
Emily Kate Warren went from reporting on the looks to creating them: She now works as a pro makeup artist and hair stylist in Los Angeles. Emily tells us about life on both sides of the biz, as wel...
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Ep 35: A Pail of Diamond Dust with Tata Harper from 2016-10-27T14:04:52
We are going green for Halloween! Beauty entrepreneur Tata Harper is here to tell us about her natural skincare line, the coyotes on her farm, and the Tata way to apply blush. Plus, we share what w...
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Ep 34: The Lashes Chose Me from 2016-10-22T01:04:25
Mary Schook, aka The Beauty Fixer, introduces us to crazy skincare products from around the word (liquid micro-needles! silk worm cocoons!). Plus, How Botox gets made, thoughts on colored contacts...
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Ep 33: Self Lovery from 2016-10-13T18:11:09
Actress Dascha Polanco (Orange Is the New Black, Joy) teaches us how to be more confident, smell delicious, and make our butts look amazing. Before that, Jenn&Jess discuss their wild weekend, lesso...
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Ep 32: Women Are Kind of Tribal with Moj Mahdara of Beautycon from 2016-10-07T16:15:08
Baller business tycoon and Beautycon CEO Moj Mahdara tells us why vloggers will rule the world—and what her personal brand is all about. Jess shares Beautycon NYC highlights, Jenn learns to say hel...
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Ep 31: Live from Ludlow House: Stealing Beauty from 2016-09-30T00:20
When is borrowing or being influenced by hair and makeup from a culture other than your own okay, and when is it wrong? In their first live recorded episode at Ludlow House in NYC, Jess&Jenn host a...
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Ep 30: Bobbi's World from 2016-09-22T15:23
Makeup artist and business wiz Bobbi Brown is here, and the advice she shares is basically life-changing. Jess&Jenn also share thoughts on the Marc Jacobs show, chat about the Emmys, skincare expir...
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Ep 29: Who Doesn't Want to Be a Rainbow? from 2016-09-16T14:23
Cool-girl hair colorist Aura Friedman talks rainbow hair and her tricks for keeping your color intact. Plus, Jess's new job at Teen Vogue, the best beauty at New York Fashion Week (including one NS...
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Bonus Ep: Talking Beauty at Strand Bookstore from 2016-09-13T15:03
Listen in as Jenn talks about challenging beauty standards with authors and podcasters Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens, Sooo Many White Guys), Emily Schultz (Truth&Fiction), Georgia Clark, and Autum...
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Ep 28: Stick to Red from 2016-09-08T14:19
Christian Louboutin visits the studio to talk about his beauty line, his new fragrances—and what it was like to sneak into the Moulin Rouge (mais oui!). Also: Jess's adventures in wellness, the dow...
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Ep 27: Earth Mother from 2016-09-01T22:13
Chill out with aromatherapist Amy Galper, who explains how you can use scent to help control your mood (really). Before that: The MTV VMA's best beauty looks; our trip to the Indie Beauty Expo; and...
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Ep 26: It's Otherworldly from 2016-08-25T17:06
Zanna Roberts Rassi, co-founder of Milk Makeup/stylist/editor/red carpet commentator/Project Runway All Stars mentor, tells us about her insane career and quirky new makeup line. Before that: #Foun...
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Ep 25: 6 ft. Barbie from 2016-08-18T18:37
The girls rock out with makeup artist Theo Kogan, founder of Armour Beauty and former front woman of the punk band Lunachicks. Plus, the best beauty looks from the Olympics, help for Jenn's bruises...
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Ep 24: Follow My Nose from 2016-08-12T14:04
How does perfume get made? Ann Gottlieb, who has created Marc Jacobs perfumes, Dior J'Adore, Axe and Dove deodorant scents, and every Calvin Klein fragrance ever (!), shares her secrets. We also ta...
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Ep 23: You Want The Cushion from 2016-08-04T21:30
Cosmetic chemist Ni'kita Wilson drops mad scientist knowledge, including how to read an ingredient label, the truth about parabens, and which anti-aging creams are worth the money. Plus: Poetic jus...
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Ep. 22: The Seinfeld of Hair from 2016-07-28T15:34
Hairstylist Orlando Pita has ruled the industry for the past 25 years. Now he gets real about work ethic, the show that changed his career, and why beauty editors are terrified of him. Plus: The we...
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Ep 21: Cornsilkifying! from 2016-07-21T19:09
Whether you're going somewhere this summer or just dreaming of travel, get cool tips from Wander Beauty founders Lindsay Ellison and Divya Gugnani. Before that, we talk photo-friendly makeup, plast...
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Ep 20: All the Hair Feels from 2016-07-14T18:54
Beauty news bonanza! We discuss L'Oreal Beaumojis, Barnes&Noble's new beauty selection, and predict the future of BeautyCon. Plus, we rate our favorite skincare devices. Finally, hairstylist Jon Re...
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Ep 19: Sucking and Filling from 2016-06-30T18:09
Dermatologist and self-proclaimed fat expert Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank shares all the new ways people are getting rid of fat and cellulite—without dieting. Plus, everything you ever wanted to know abou...
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Ep 18: The Word No Woman Likes to Hear from 2016-06-23T19:44
We sit down with Autumn Whitefield-Madrano, author of the new book, Face Value: The Hidden Ways Beauty Shapes Women's Lives, and try to decode our complex ideas about beauty in under a half-hour. W...
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Ep 17: Beauty Otaku from 2016-06-16T15:49
We hang with Troy Surratt, makeup artist and founder of Surratt Beauty. He gives us the scoop on his luxe line and breaks exclusive news on the forthcoming Kevyn Aucoin documentary. Also: A visit t...
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Ep 16: Literally a Hot Mess from 2016-06-09T17:03
Investigative reporter Virginia Sole-Smith talks body politics, what it’s like to give someone a Brazilian wax, and which beauty treatments are total bullshit. Plus, vibrating eye massagers, the la...
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Ep 15: Lady, Your Nails Are Dry from 2016-06-03T13:58
We sat down with editorial manicurist Bernadette Thompson, the woman who single-handedly took nail art from the world of hip-hop to high fashion. Seriously, she's worked with everyone from Mary J. ...
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Ep 14: We Made It Our Own from 2016-05-26T12:39
Makeup artist Sir John took a break from creating Beyoncé's next earth-moving look to hang with us. We talk Lemonade, Insta-haters, and the summer beauty hack he swears by. But before that! Jenn's ...
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Ep 13: Unicorn Balls from 2016-05-19T15:35:34
Kat Von D is in the studio! She talks about bullies, cruelty-free beauty, and the one lip color that looks great on everyone. Plus: Crazy cosmetics in the Smithsonian, a new acne fix, and Calvin Kl...
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Ep 12: The Runway is Marble from 2016-05-12T15:17:46
Supermodel Veronica Webb sashays in to talk about makeup, her personal melasma cure, and what it's like to work with Azzedine, Donatella, and, oh yeah, Kanye West. Plus, French girl beauty, Jess's ...
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Ep 11: Let’s Spill the Real Tea from 2016-05-05T14:49:06
They’re here! YouTube stars/beauty besties Patrick Starrr and MannyMua talk about the internet star stigma, vulnerability, and how to (finally!) nail an airbrushed look. Before that: matte lipstick...
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Ep 10: Denim Diapers from 2016-04-28T20:29:02
Model and activist Yomi Abiola talks about making the fashion and beauty industry a better place for women. Jess&Jenn mourn Prince and the lack of glamorous men in music today. Plus, floatation the...
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Ep 9: That Bitch Face from 2016-04-21T14:53:22
Get ready for an injection of anti-aging wisdom from the Queen of Botox, dermatologist Patricia "Call Me Pat" Wexler. Plus, the latest celebrity makeup lines; an Earth Day report card for the beaut...
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Ep 8: 44 Motorcycles&A Lamborghini from 2016-04-14T19:50:53
Kiehl's president Chris Salgardo rides in to share his top skin tips and talk about giving back. Jess&Jenn get out their flower crowns for Coachella, chat about hair down "there", and reveal the be...
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Ep 7: Girl Talk with Manicurist Deborah Lippmann from 2016-04-07T18:05
Editorial manicurist/jazz artist Deborah Lippmann tells us about her mega-brand, collaborating with Gaga, and even sings a few bars. Also: A serious critique of Kylie's "Gloss" video; the deal with...
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Ep 6: Fake It 'Til You Make It from 2016-03-30T18:43:58
Hair legend Michael Gordon, founder of Hairstory Studio and Bumble and Bumble, talks cool-girl hair. Plus: eye-opening makeup advice from Jess, the state of plastic surgery in the U.S., and why lip...
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Ep 5: Brushes Like Butter with Daniel Martin from 2016-03-24T17:59:29
Bicoastal makeup artist Daniel Martin dishes on the LA vs. NYC look, drag queen secrets, and beauty tips Jess&Jenn have never heard before. Plus, spring cleaning your brushes, halal makeup, and wac...
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Ep 4: Starry Night of Perfume with Chandler Burr from 2016-03-18T19:02:50
The master of scent, Chandler Burr wafts in to discuss the fascinating world of perfume. Jess& Jenn get groovy with energetically charged products, debate Korean beauty products, and peek into ...
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Ep 3: Get Your Squinch On with Sarah Potempa of Beachwaver from 2016-03-10T16:30:29
Beachwaver inventor Sarah Potempa teaches us all how to be QVC gazillionaires with amazing hair. Jess& Jenn discuss double chins and Kardashian selfie tips, debate the ethics of gene therapy fo...
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Ep 2: Miss Pop Talks Nail Art from 2016-03-03T15:14:05
Editorial manicurist Miss Pop shares her backstage secrets with Jess& Jenn. Plus, Oscar beauty looks, Caitlyn Jenner's MAC collaboration, and Jess's red lipstick issues.
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Ep 1: Childlike Glitter with Rose-Marie Swift of RMS Beauty from 2016-02-25T00:55:50
On their first episode (!) Jess& Jenn talk naturals with RMS Beauty founder Rose-Marie Swift, plus, Fashion Week trends, gender-free fragrance, and the ass gym.
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It's Me, Jess, and Me, Jenn! Bonus Episode! from 2016-02-24T22:26:17
To celebrate the launch of Fat Mascara, we're giving you a special bonus episode to get to know Jess&Jenn better!
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Introducing: Fat Mascara from 2016-02-23T20:00
Beauty journalists (and friends!) Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Goldstein bring you the big, juicy, world of beauty on their award-winning beauty podcast. New episodes drop every Tuesday an...
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