Who remembers Intern Tiff? Tiffany Sukhnandan is no longer our intern (she’s a marketing manager in the beauty industry!), but she’s back to hang out with Jenn and talk about sun visors; what she’s learned being behind the scenes at a dermatologist skincare brand; how badly Youthforia missed the mark expanding its range of skin tints; Charlotte Tilbury’s new fragrances; and—in Science Corner—scary complications from an unlicensed facility doing “vampire facials,” aka platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments.  Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/530410 Episode recap wit ..read more

Please welcome writer Brennan Kilbane (Air Mail, Allure, etc.) to the virtual studio! He’s here to chat with Jenn about keratopigmentation, a procedure to change your eye color (!!); beauty newsletters; self-tanning peptides and the “Barbie” drug; bad Google reviews of haircuts; beauty brands funding TV shows and movies; a perfect summertime foundation; and the candle that smells like Versailles. Plus, Jenn discovers HomeGoods 10 years after the rest of America. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/518823 Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-530 Sponsor l ..read more

What is the absolute best way to get a self-tan that looks natural? Celebrity skincare, self-tanning, and nail expert Nichola Joss (creator of the Inner Facial) is here to tell us…in detail. In this interview, which originally aired in 2017, she covers everything from the prep to the technique to the right products. Plus, she explains how Kate Moss gets bronzed and shares her favorite self-tanning products, face oils, makeup, and more. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/511605 Episode recap with links (including where to find Charisse): fatmascara.com/blog/nichola ..read more

Lots of you asked to hear more from guest co-host Garrett Munce, so he’s back! We’re talking about the surprising skin and hair products one woman found in her date’s bathroom; counterfeit Botox; the movie version of Cat Marnell’s book, How to Murder Your Life; salons for people with autism spectrum disorder, sensory-processing disorder, and related disabilities; Summer Daddy scents; and a new multi-use cream palette that scratches Jenn’s itch to get artistic. Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-529 Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/506769 Sponsor lin ..read more

How do you shop for eco-friendlier beauty products? What are high-value plastics? How can beauty brands make their components better for the environment? We’re going to tackle all those questions with sustainable operations expert Carly Snider, the executive director of Pact Collective, a nonprofit that’s uniting the beauty industry to work toward circular packaging solutions. In this episode, you’ll learn about the dangers of wishcycling, what happens at your local Materials Recovery Facility (MRF, pronounced “murf”), how to find resin codes on beauty packaging, why the chasing arro ..read more

Jenn welcomes Julee Wilson back to the co-host seat so they can talk about Rihanna admitting that she’s considered getting a breast lift (and other post-motherhood changes). Plus: how we judge beauty awards; magnetic lashes; the rise of medical tourism for cosmetic surgery; and—in Science Corner!—a new study finds that applying makeup may help with depressive symptoms. Plus: We discuss new fragrances by their vibes rather than their ingredients (a revelation!). Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/494594 Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-528 Sponsor links ..read more

Gudrun Wu Snyder, the founder of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture, explains how acupuncture works—scientifically and philosophically. We discuss how this modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help with allergy symptoms, collagen boosting, complexion brightening, constipation, and more. Plus: ear seeding, how acupuncture plays into cancer treatment, and what’s really going on during a lymphatic massage. Products mentioned in this episode (including Moon Rabbit Ear Seeding Kits!): shopmy.us/collections/487669 Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/gudrun-snyder Sponsor links & di ..read more

Makeup artist Dick Page has been playing with color and painting faces (Bella Hadid, Christy Turlington, and so many others!) for more than 30 years. In this interview—one of our most popular episodes from 2022—he talks to Jess about his career, the disappearing art of subtlety, how the way we view images today has changed the way we think about beauty, and the not-so-secret trick for achieving one of his signature looks: dewy, balmy, glowing cheeks. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/475262 Episode recap with links (including where to find Charisse): fatmascara.co ..read more

Fragrance developer Carlos Huber chats with Jess and Jenn about how perfume can be a way to experience a specific moment in time. He shares the history of patchouli; why fragrances after World War II smelled like smoke and flowers; how his brand, Arquiste Parfumeur, captures evocative moments and historical sites; and how he works with perfumers and clients (Vacation Inc., Trudon, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, J. Crew) to create fragrances with a deep sense of nostalgia. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/464082 Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/carlo ..read more

Charisse Kenion, host of BeautyMe podcast, joins Jenn to talk about supermodels, changes at British Vogue, YouTube AI disclosures, France’s proposed “sin tax” on fast fashion, more diversity in dermatology photos, and broccoli freckles, the latest ridiculous micro-trend on TikTok. Listen until the end for our revelation: Hypochlorous acid is a wonder ingredient for every skin type! We raise our wands high to products featuring it: Prequel Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray, Clinisept+ and Clinisoothe+ Skin Purifier, and Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray. Products mentioned in this epis ..read more