Fat Mascara

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• Business Desk: Alison Hahn, Beauty Retail Expert and Former SVPof Makeup, Fragrance, and Sephora at Kohl’s 22.07.2026 41min

  Beauty retail whisperer Alison Hahn is one of the industry's most sought-after experts, with a track record of identifying major players like Patrick Ta, Kayali, and Makeup by Mario. On this episode of Fat Mascara: Business Desk, Hahn talks about selling to Gen Alpha, reengaging Gen Xers, beauty dupes, the big mistake celebrity founders often make, tough vendor conversations, and more.      More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ione Gamble and Gina Tonic on the Ableism in Wellness, Snooty Status Symbols in Beauty, and the General Tyranny of Good Taste 15.07.2026 37min

  The Polyester queens, Ione Gamble and Gina Tonic, are back, and this time with a fabulous new book, The Polyester Book of (Bad) Taste. On this episode, we chat about the new plastic surgery status games, the return of old fashioned kitsch, why Charli XCX could only have exploded now, how wellness culture can be quite ableist, and more.       More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Hairstylist James Pecis on Fashion FOMO, His Answer to Beauty's Plastic Problem, and More 08.07.2026 34min

  James Pecis is one of the world's most respected, in-demand hairstylists, working with celebrities like Billie Eilish for Vogue, as the key hairstylist for Chanel's runway shows, and, of course, creating memorable looks for countless fashion ads and editorials. In this episode, James talks about why he reset his pace to prioritize family and the growth of his buzzy brand, Blu & Green, a direct response to beauty's plastic problem.More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Best of FM: Makeup Artist Marcelo Gutierrez 01.07.2026 38min

  We are taking a week off from Fat Mascara as it’s not only the United State’s 250th birthday, but it’s also...it Madonna’s Confessions II release week!!! What better interview to share with you than makeup artist Marcello Gutierrez, who is currently collaborating with The Queen of Pop herself? Marcelo is a makeup artist, creative director, filmmaker, and his work can only be described as sexy, expensive, and controversial. And we had the good fortune (and maybe foresight?) to catch him in back in 2022. Enjoy this conversation.      More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Business Desk: What Gen Z is Actually Buying with the Selleb Sisters 24.06.2026 34min

  NYC-based sisters Chloe and Claire Lee started the Selleb newsletter as a place to discover what beauty and fashion-obsessed people are actually buying (as verified by their receipts—i.e. no sponcon, please!). Now an app, this discovery platform allows more people to share their receipts and quickly connect with others who share a similar taste “timeline.” In this Business Desk, we talk about the five brands Gen Z is actually loyal to, why Merit has such broad appeal, the Substacks people are happy to pay for, the pricey facialist who keeps popping up, and more.       More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Newsroom: Linda Wells on Bezos’s Glow-Up, Paris Hilton’s Home Spa, $250K Facelifts, and More 17.06.2026 47min

  It doesn’t get bigger than Linda Wells, the founding editor of Allure magazine, branding consultant, founder of Flesh, and now a columnist for Air Mail, and the editor of Look (Air Mail’s beauty vertical). Linda was the woman who decided beauty was worthy of its own conversation, with sharp reporting, a critical eye, and of course, a sense of humor. She brings all of that to this episode of Fat Mascara, where we talk about the eyewatering cost of facelifts, how tech bros hijacked the word “longevity”, and what the uber-rich are actually buying these days.  She also reveals her least favorite word in beauty editor-dom, as well as her favorite new beauty products.   More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Makeup artist Lisa Eldridge on Marilyn Monroe's Beauty Legacy, Illegal Pigments, and Least Favorite Internet Makeup Trend 10.06.2026 35min

  Makeup artist Lisa Eldridge really, really loves makeup. Yes, she works with every big fashion title and A-list celebrity (Kate Winslet, Dua Lipa), but she’s just as happy organizing her illegal pigment collection, buying vintage makeup, and studying exactly what shade of transparent red lip color her beauty icon Marilyn Monroe wore in 1952. Join us for a chat in Lisa’s NYC pop-up to discuss her beauty inspirations, makeup obsessions, and of course, pet peeves.      More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Marc Jacobs on Beauty, Image, and More 03.06.2026 22min

  Marc Jacobs is in the building. We repeat, Marc Jacobs is in the building! On this short-but-sweet episode of Fat Mascara, the designer talks about the hotly anticipated return of Marc Jacobs Beauty, the women on his forever mood board, his ever-evolving image, his low-maintenance beauty routine, and more.       More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• British Beauty Editor Sarah Jossel on "The White Bread Skincare Routine," the best beauty splurges, and what on earth a beauty editor actually does 27.05.2026 36min

  Sarah Jossel, author of Diary of a Beauty Editor: What Works, What Doesn't — From the Woman Who Really Knows, answers the question once and for all: what does a beauty editor actually do? Once that's established, she shares the products she actually pays for, the drugstore brand that's a dream for sensitive skin, Lisa Eldridge's life-changing advice, and more.     More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Makeup Artist Kristofer Buckle on the best 40-plus makeup tips, his genius deep plane facelift, the best Instagram beauty products, and more 20.05.2026 45min

  Makeup artist Kristofer Buckle returns to Fat Mascara! One of our most-requested guests, he talks about traveling the world with longtime client and friend Mariah Carey, why he got a deep plane facelift with top NYC plastic surgeon Dr. David Rosenberg (another Fat Mascara guest), the best beauty tips for women 40+, why people are obsessed with the '90s, and more. We laugh A LOT.     More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Artists’ Salon: Hairstylists Mara Roszak and Barb Thompson 13.05.2026 41min

  What happens when a totally established hairstylist like Barb Thompson—a woman with her own successful salon in northern California—leaves it all behind to live her dream and work alongside celebrity hairstylist/Rōz haircare founder Mara Roszak (Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde)? The two make even more magic. In this Artists’ Salon episode, Mara and Barb talk about collaboration, owning your own business, how to create cool girl hair, getting Hilary Duff’s amazing waves, and why saying less is often always more.    More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• British Hair Legend Sam McKnight Stands Up for Beauty Teams: “We need a new deal.” 06.05.2026 37min

  British hairdresser Sam McKnight MBE expands on his bombshell op-ed for Business of Fashion, “Hair and Makeup Artists Need a New Deal.” McKnight (with over 200 British Vogue covers to his name) pulls back the curtain on the business of beauty editorial and explains why artists often don’t get the credit, payment, or even protection that they’re owed. McKnight shares advice for all creatives from how to value yourself first to what a good agent looks like. He also opens up about working with icons like Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, Lady Gaga, and Princess Diana.        More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Caroline Hirons is Back, Baby! 29.04.2026 36min

  Skincare expert, SkinRocks founder, self-described "post-menopausal grandmother who is tired of everyone's B.S.," and the most popular Fat Mascara guest to date, Caroline Hirons returns to discuss her least favorite beauty jargon, building her own brand after making money for so many others, the life-changing effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the jeans she swears by, and more.  More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ask the Expert: Dr Dhaval G. Bhanusali 22.04.2026 41min

  Board certified dermatologist Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali is in the Fat Mascara studio answering our listeners’ most pressing skincare questions. The Rhode dermatologist and Elm Biosciences CMO/Co-Founder gives his top solutions for under eye circles and under eye bags, shares his real feelings on the K-beauty hype, whether or not facial massage does anything, his favorite lasers for every age, and more.    More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Makeup Artist Molly R. Stern 15.04.2026 45min

  Molly R. Stern is one of Hollywood's most sought-after makeup artists, celebrated for her luminous aesthetic and a loyal clientele that reads like a who's who (Reese Witherspoon, Maya Rudolph, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Natasha Lyonne, to name a few). We sat down with her to talk favorite products (from the best drugstore blush to the most worthwhile skincare splurge), but the best bit? Molly's perspective on navigating the kind of seismic, unpredictable changes that life throws your way.     More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Business Desk: Camille Moore, The Internet’s Favorite Branding Expert 08.04.2026 43min

  When Camille Moore speaks, beauty brands listen. “The Internet’s Favorite Branding Expert” gives a mini masterclass on what all of us can do to clarify our message and be heard, whether on social media or IRL.     More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Newsroom: Andrea Lavinthal 01.04.2026 47min

  Andrea Lavinthal, People’s Executive Director of Special Integrated Projects and Greenwich Mom(TM), sits down with Jess to talk about Cindy Crawford’s polarizing (but frankly unsurprising) GRWM video, the return of the 90s zig zag headband, mommy makeovers, red light devices that work, the very best mascara, and so much more.       More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Artists’ Salon: Bobbi Brown and Daniel Martin 25.03.2026 38min

  Fat Mascara relaunches this year with a conversation between makeup artists Bobbi Brown and Daniel Martin, two icons who have built their careers on natural beauty. Hear how they found their trademark aesthetic, navigated professional change, remain grounded outside of the industry, and more.     More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatlin Shop the products mentioned on Fat Mascara: https://shopmy.us/shop/fatmascara Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com   Production for this Podcast Provided by Redd Rock Music IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 580: Bye for Now 29.05.2025 46min

  Jenn & Jess take a look back at some of the best moments in Fat Mascara history. We share stories about our celebrity guests, memorable moments from the past 10 years, shout outs to the super fans (you know who you are!), favorite interviews, bloopers, and more. We also give a huge and heartfelt thank you to our team at Redd Rock Music, especially Redd Yoachum and Enrique Hinojosa; our contributors, Garrett Munce and Julee Wilson; all our amazing guests; Embassy Row and At Will Media; and everybody else who has helped make the podcast a success since 2016, including Chloe Anello, Charlotte Council, Jackie Danziger, Elliot Davis, Ellie Dixon, Emma Hull, Georgina Kim, Valerie Light, Rachel Lightner, Will Malnati, Meashell Mason, Lexi McCallion, Krystal Miranda, Olivia Quinton, Belle Roman, Britton Schey, Molly Socha, Tiffany Sukhnandan (Intern Tiff!), and Yaz Vieth.Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-580Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Everybody Loves This Caroline Hirons Interview 23.05.2025 29min

  This classic from the FM archives is our most popular interview ever. In it, skincare expert Caroline Hirons explains the right order to apply products and tells us how she really feels about “clean” beauty, INCI lists, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the beauty-industry patriarchy, myths about pores, acid solutions, hyaluronic acid, and more. The interview originally aired in 2020. We’ll be back next week with a new and very special episode! Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/caroline-hironsProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1703125Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjuleeSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email info@fatmascara.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.