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. 

  

  

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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.

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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 [email protected]

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In this special episode, Jenn & Jess discuss big podcast changes ahead and then unpack their bags, in a segment sponsored by Maybelline New York and Acast Creative. We also have Gen Z (Fat Mascara?s intern, Lexi) talking beauty with Gen Alpha (11-year-old Nyah) and thoughts about what?s going on at Drunk Elephant. Plus: Ole Henriksen?s biopic; another beauty Roblox game; love for Ceremonia; and Jenn?s answer to the season?s butter yellow trend.

 Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-579Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1696368Sponsor 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 [email protected]

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What random body part will Big Beauty make a product for next?! Jenn & Garrett talk about it: skincare for your butt, probiotic oral care, and a new hyaluronic acid injectable gel for dry eyes. Garrett shares personal news that inspires a conversation about the connection between beauty and mental health. Plus, we raise wands to Sofie Pavitt?s mandelic serum, zit stickers that double as bandages, a teeny-tiny electric razor, and the best sunscreen for people with acne.

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Beauty is a big part of today?s mental-health conversation, says psychologist, hair stylist, hair historian, and clinical therapist Afiya Mbilishaka, PhD. She?s here to talk about why hair (and caring for it) can be an entry point to mental-health services; why hair loss is so devastating; the importance of hairstylists in Black communities; and what?s really going on when someone gets breakup bangs. Plus, we talk about why hair is sacred in many cultures around the world, especially in the African cultures she?s studied. This interview originally aired in 2023 and is presented with a new intro. Enjoy!

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Jenn & Jess talk about what went on behind the scenes of this week?s Met Gala. Plus: caveman skin, TikTok?s newest trend (if you can call it that); what all the brides want in their hair this wedding season; new research on glutathione; a life-size scratch-and-sniff marketing campaign; Westman Atelier Bronzing Drops vs. Saie Cream-Balm Bronzer; and some fun Raise A Wands!

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You know that thing you?ve been meaning to see a dermatologist about? Now is the time to do it, says Deborah Sarnoff, MD, the president of the Skin Cancer Foundation. She?s here to bust some myths about sun protection, share her SPF knowledge, and explain exactly when, why, and how to get a skin check. This interview originally aired in 2019, but the advice and tips are timeless. 

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Jenn & Julee try to figure out if they are colored-mascara people. But first: A new ($26!) vitamin C serum; the end of the SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic patent; salon owners are predicting a recession; Givaudan?s new Roblox game that teaches players about fragrance; pick-me-up products for pregnant people; a hammam-like shower set; and so much more.

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Victoria Jackson, the founder of No Makeup Makeup, was the first person to sell beauty via an infomercial. From there she built a makeup empire, became a medical trailblazer, and established a charitable foundation that helps fund research for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). We talk to Victoria about her start in makeup, her thoughts on social selling and beauty today, what she loves about QVC, her bookstore, and, most importantly, how she tackles challenges and works through fear and anxiety to stay positive.

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Can you really call particular beauty trends conservative or liberal? Jess & Jenn discuss. Plus: Coachella is a wrap; Revolve faces a class action lawsuit for its handling of influencer endorsements; big hair is back; Jess found a facial device that does it all; and Jenn welcomes a very special 10-year-old to the virtual studio to Raise (or Lower?) A Wand.

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Kudzi Chikumbu (aka @SirCandleMan), your bougie uncle of fragrance, shares the story of how he became a candle connoisseur. We talk about the $8 candle that he can?t get enough of, wick-trimming, waxes, why he doesn?t believe in a signature scent, the best-smelling hotel in the world, and so much more. Plus: His favorite Bath & Body Works candles and the Loewe candle we agree might be worth the money.

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Garrett joins Jenn in the virtual studio to discuss where beauty culture is headed next: skincare for GLP-1 users; good news in animal testing; the futuristic work of Cornell?s Hybrid Body Lab; the best way to do a ?moisture sandwich? to decrease retinoid irritation; and an encapsulated cannabidiol (CBD) cream that prevents UVA-induced damage. We also chat about free tattoos from a hotel chain, how U.S. tariffs are affecting beauty prices around the world, and the best bedtime body wash. Plus, the discussion of North Carolina barbecue continues!

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Actress, producer, and founder of Lolavie, Jennifer Aniston, is in the studio for a fun and freewheeling chat with Jess and Jenn. We talk about how beauty culture is portrayed in her movies; her first audition; her best and worst haircuts; the ways her mom influenced her health and beauty choices; her dogs; how she decides which brands she wants to work with; and what?s coming next from Lolavie, her nature-inspired, science-backed hair line. 

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We?re on location at Montage Palmetto Bluff, in South Carolina, and sharing tips we learned at our masterclass with facialist Fatma Shaheen, the founder of Skin Design London. Relax with us and learn some techniques for draining your lymphatic fluid and releasing tension in your face. Plus, let?s talk about the beauty products Meghan Markle recommends on her ShopMy page; beauty trends based on political ideologies; the return (LOL) of leg shaving; scented bookmarks; and a fab leave-in conditioner.

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Jess and Jenn get excited about being included as a best podcast nominee in People magazine?s Read Choice Poll, and then there?s lots of beauty news to cover. A new body-diversity report reveals that fashion models are getting skinnier, and the five best-selling perfumes on TikTok may surprise you. Plus, Kim Cattrall?s beauty campaign; changes at Supergroup; the Hairbrained Awards; highlights from FounderMade?s Future of Beauty Awards; rumors about dirty bathhouses in New York City; an amazing (inexpensive!) setting spray with sunscreen; and the loungewear set Jess never wants to take off.

VOTE! People Reader's Choice Poll: people.com/readers-choice-poll-worlds-most-beautiful-11701180Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-572Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1471573Sponsor 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 [email protected]

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Why doesn?t natural deodorant always work? How do you prevent bad breath? What?s the best way to clean a mattress? Why do feet get so smelly? Social media sensation Madame Sweat?aka, Mary Further, the founder of Kaia Naturals?is here to answer all those questions. Plus, she explains how she became the internet?s expert on hygiene and etiquette, her favorite ways to fragrance a home, why she uses a sweat powder on her sheets, and more.

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Jenn and Julee talk about all the brands sponsoring women?s sports leagues this year?and the athletes who bring the best looks. Plus, Jenn?s experience at The Othership bathhouse; Julee?s latest celebrity encounter; the FDA?s voluntary recall of acne products due to elevated levels of benzene; a perfume you can lick (if you want to?); a pelvic wellness brand from Diva Cup; the Shark Beauty LED face mask; and Tilt, a new beauty brand with comfy, grippable packaging that received The Arthritis Foundation?s Ease of Use Certification.

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Bianca del Rio, aka Roy Haylock, is a comedian, drag queen, and winner of the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. This is one of Fat Mascara?s first celebrity interviews (it originally aired in 2016) and it?s surprising how relevant it remains today! Bianca talks about how drag culture influences pop and beauty culture, and shares celebrity gossip, beauty tips, and her opinions on everything from politicians to plastic surgery. 

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Garrett joins Jenn to discuss the look of the White Lotus ladies?and what the Thai resort where it?s filmed is really like (yes, Garrett visited). Plus, we?re talking about the latest skincare and sunscreen news from the American Academy of Dermatology meeting; Meghan Trainor?s branded content campaign for a breast implant company; multitasking sunscreens; and a low-key amazing pencil for lips and eyes.

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From his Paris atelier, the mastermind behind Baccarat Rouge 540, Narciso Rodriguez for Her, and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male dishes on his greatest hits and (a few) misses. Francis Kurkdjian, who co-founded Maison Francis Kurkdjian with Marc Chaya, reveals his unexpected path to perfumery, gets real about dupe culture, and explores the delicate balance of being both an artist and entrepreneur. Plus, he discusses how his creative process shifts between personal passion projects and commercial powerhouses.

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What would a fragrance inspired by your town or neighborhood smell like? Call and let us know: 646-481-8182. Jess & Jenn got the idea to ask you all after discussing Bond No. 9?s new Gerenpoint perfume. We?re also chatting about Pat McGrath?s appointment to La Beauté Louis Vuitton; the polarizing beauty look at Prada?s runway show; writer Ottessa Moshfegh?s high-fashion collaboration; eyebrow issues after Fraxel; Lush?s latest social activism; the best body wash and lotion for sensitive skin; and a quick (zero plastic!) solution for facial hair. 

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Crown Affair?s hair products are in the bathrooms (and kits) of so many people who love and work in the beauty industry. How did that happen? Founder Dianna Cohen is here to explain. She shares lessons she learned working on some of the hottest ?millennial? brands of the 2010s (Into The Gloss, Away, Outdoor Voices, Harry?s); why marketing isn?t the most important part of building a brand; the difference between hair *care* and hair styling; and why she thinks clips, scrunchies, and combs should be as elegant looking as your other accessories. 

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Lots of new products (Versed, Rhode, Glow Recipe, Naked Sundays, etc.) claim to be your skincare and makeup in one, but do they really live up to the hype? Jenn hashes it out with Julee. Before that, Julee shares the backstory of a recent cover story she wrote and explains how she ended up modeling for InnBeauty Project?s new campaign. Plus, we?re talking about a perfumed computer mouse, essential oils that will make you feel more alert, a drugstore cleanser that feels like a DIY facial, and the best-selling cleansing oil in South Korea.

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From saunas and jimjilbang to hammams and temazcales, bathing rituals exist in almost every culture around the world?but they?re still not a regular part of many people?s lives. Robert Hammond, the co-founder of New York City?s High Line and president of Therme Group US, wants to change that. He discusses the history of bathhouses in the modern United States, and explains their physical, social, and spiritual benefits. Plus, he tells us about his favorite spots to soak, steam, and plunge and shares an evolving, community-focused vision for the future of bathing culture.

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The Fat Mascara family is part of the show this week! Jess & Jenn share listener voicemails discussing Sephora birthday parties and tweens wearing makeup. We also talk about proposed legislation in California to ban the sale of ?anti-aging skincare? to children. Plus, why is the FDA insisting that sunscreens in America should be tested on animals? We?ll discuss that, as well as Jess?s recent adventure with Fraxel, eyeliners for your (dark) chocolate brown years, and two delightful lip treats.

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What do Zendaya, Hailee Bieber, Cardi B, and Sara Sampaio have in common? They?ve all put their faces (and bodies!) in the hands of aesthetician Vanessa Marc, the founder of Vanessa Marc Studio in New York City. She joins us to talk about why models and celebrities love her treatments, the special needs of melanin-rich skin, the benefits of lymphatic massage and Colombian wood therapy tools, and her favorite products and techniques. Plus: Why we should all be getting a massage after a long airplane flight.

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People are distraught about the discontinuation of Biologique Recherche?s P50 Lotion (1970 version), but Jenn & Garrett have some replacement suggestions. We?re also talking about Jenn?s filler (Garrett approves!); how teens feel about celebrity beauty brands; hair trends at New York Fashion Week; why Dr. Bronner?s is no longer a B Corp (and what B Corp status even means); and doctors taking Ozempic. Plus, Jenn answers a listener question, and we raise wands to a DIY lymph-massage tool and a dupe for a very famous Diptyque candle. 

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Makeup artist Violette Serrat, the founder of Violette_FR, makes the je ne sais quoi of French Girl beauty and style accessible to everybody. She shares her rebellious approach to makeup, the homeopathic skin drops she uses, why skin needs to rest, the key to good ?sex hair,? and why eyeshadow looks better when it?s ?slowly dying.? This interview originally aired in 2017 and has been re-edited and includes a new introduction. 

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Jess & Jenn ponder the future this week! We talk more about kids having birthday parties at beauty stores, and then: why beauty shopping at drugstores is so unpleasant; advice for switching hair stylists; layoffs at Estée Lauder Companies; Paulina Porizkova returning to Lauder; navigating trade shows; manicures featuring NFC (Near-Field Communication) chips; glycolic acid as deodorant (and a new version of whole body deodorant); and faux flower arrangements that are especially good for cat owners.

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Are you risking your health at unregulated med spas? Dr. Kate Dee, author of Med Spa Mayhem and owner of Glow Medispa in Seattle, reveals the shocking truth about America's aesthetic clinics. In this episode, she explains how to identify if a med spa is operating legally; the risks of unregulated treatments; and how lasers, cosmetic filler, microneedling, and IV treatments can go wrong. Plus, she shares her vision for improving industry standards. Tune in to learn how to protect yourself and demand better from the med spa industry.

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Garrett joins Jenn to chat about tweens having birthday parties at Sephora and Glossier stores; a Kiehl?s campaign featuring pubic hair (and the history of the merkin!); body scrubs; bathhouses; perfume-longevity hacks; and a deep dive on Renuva, the newish non-surgical volumizing treatment that?s different than cosmetic filler or fat transfers.

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Image consultant David Kibbe published his cult-classic style guide in the 1980s, and now he?s updated and expanded his philosophy with a new book for a new generation. In this interview, he shares how he became a ?style mentor,? how to think about developing your own personal style, the history of seasonal color analysis, why he thinks his image-identity system is so popular on social media?and why most people get it wrong. 

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Jenn & Jess welcome FM?s intern, Lexi, to the studio to talk about mood-boosting fragrances and whether or not they work. Before that: How do we all feel about the term ?dermorexia?? Plus: Jess shares her adventures in a Parisian flea market; we try an AI-powered skin analysis tool; Coors Light enters the beauty game; one of our listeners gives the best trend analysis we?ve heard yet; we learn how painters clean their brushes; and we Raise Wands to a cuticle oil and a $10 shampoo and conditioner.

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This episode is about so much more than makeup. Celebrity makeup artist and brand founder Laura Mercier shares the story of how she found her purpose and the lessons she learned along the way. We talk about her childhood in France; New York City in the 1990s; her work with Steven Meisel and clients like Madonna and Julia Roberts; the iconic makeup products she?s created; dessert; Buddhism; and so much more. If you?re feeling stuck or stagnant, or have the winter blahs, this inspiring interview is a must-listen!

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Jenn & Julee share their latest beauty adventures: A variety show about bathing culture, meeting Ilana Glazer, and dinner with Dr. Augustinus Bader. Plus: Sephora?s store redesign and new Hulu series; research showing how age affects the way we feel about our beauty products; the scientist turning fatbergs into fragrance; the Beauty Together coalition helping those impacted by L.A. wildfires; Josie Maran?s brand update; and throat lozenges for talkative types. 

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Dermatologist Rajani Katta, MD, explains how vitamins are (and aren?t) regulated, how to judge the safety and efficacy of skincare supplements, and the truth about collagen powders, biotin, vitamin A, and other hair, skin, and nail vitamins. Plus, we learn how your diet affects your skin and hair, which supplements can alter results of medical tests, and how certain foods can help neutralize free radicals and protect against damage. This interview originally aired in 2020 and has been re-edited and includes a new introduction. 

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A bride sparked debate online for washing off her makeup artist?s work, and Jess & Jenn think there?s something bigger going on. Let?s discuss! Plus: Jess?s facial that doubled as an astrology reading; Jenn?s chrome nails; Ariana Grande thanking Botox; Armani Beauty?s new spokesman; a scientist calls in to teach us about botanical oils in hair care; heated socks for people with Raynaud's syndrome; fancy laundry pods; and so much more. 

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Seoul-based beauty journalist Jenny Jin joins us with a full report on 2025 K-beauty trends and the latest in South Korean beauty culture. We?re talking about her favorite products at Olive Young; Ultherapy, Thermage, Rejuran (and the Skin Botox and Winback treatments she tried); Chahong?s hair perfume; 5X5 Nail Studio; and the Miffy nails she got from Unistela. Plus: Torriden masks, Nonfiction perfumes, pudding pots, lip tints, closet sachets, antimicrobial stickers, bag charms, snack tours, Turtle chips, and so much more.  

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Jess & Jenn are talking about ?one and done? facelifts, makeup with personality (is Messy Girl the new Clean Girl?), skin tightening, the Lyma at-home laser, the next big fragrance trends, new beauty newsletters, the urban legend that Pantene is bad for hair?and how Alix Earle may have finally put it to rest. 

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The founder of the Anastasia Beverly Hills has plucked the eyebrows of Jennifer Lopez, Naomi Campbell, and Michelle Obama, but Anastasia Soare?s biggest success is her brand, which is estimated to be worth $500 million. In this interview (which originally aired in 2020), she tells us why she considers herself an example of the ?American Dream? and shares how she built her brand, what she wishes more people knew about brows, and some of her favorite products. 

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Learn how to decode a cosmetic ingredient list, which skincare ingredients actually work, and how not to waste money on ineffective products in this interview with Victoria Fu, the co-founder of Chemist Confessions. Plus, she tells us about an AI-discovered molecule that improves skin elasticity and explains how social media causes skincare misinformation to proliferate online. This interview originally aired in 2023, but we?ll be back with all new episodes next week!

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In this interview (our most popular of 2024!), we talk to celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg, a mom of three, about a timely topic: How young is too young for makeup and skincare? How can parents encourage self expression without glorifying consumerism? Should adults talk to kids about the downsides of plastic surgery and photo filters? Plus, she shares her makeup tricks for hooded eyelids, creasing concealer, and how to really get your makeup brushes clean.

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We?re lighting up the holiday season with candlemaker Louis Hotchkiss, the former president of KOBO candles. Here?s here to answer all our candle questions. Which wax burns the cleanest? How do containers, wicks, and fragrances affect burn rate? Why do some wick tips form a mushroom shape after they burn? How can you tell if a candle with have a good scent throw? All that and more. This interview originally aired in 2021 and is presented here with a fresh intro. We?ll be back with new episodes in the new year!

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It?s impossible to listen to Nikki Nelms share her story and not be inspired! The celebrity hairstylist?who?s worked with Beyoncé, Bjork, Janelle Monáe, and others?explains why she doesn?t need mood boards to create hair magic and never ?looks to the side? for her ideas. She talks about how she got her start styling hair, the surprising tools and accessories in her kit, how she continues to innovate, and some of her favorite products, including the most hydrating shampoo and candles she can?t get enough of. 

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Jenn & Jess reveal the year?s biggest moments in beauty culture?what we loved (nice), hated (naughty) and loved and hated with caveats (but, but, but!). We?re talking about contrast makeup theory; Pantone?s next color of the year; the beauty industry?s use of artificial intelligence; the TikTokification of makeup trends; everybody?s obsession with Lindsay Lohan?s face; influencers making their own ?traditional? sunscreens and toothpastes; Demi Moore in The Substance; a surprise voicemail that had us reeling; and so much more. Enjoy!

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Creative director Douglas Little, the perfumer and founder of Heretic Parfums, explains how he taps into his shadow self to fuel creativity. He tells us how the new Nosferatu perfume came to be and shares stories from his collaborations with Gwyneth Paltrow and Dita Von Teese, the lessons he learned from the folding of his first brand, D.L. & Company, and why he?s drawn to ?things that go bump in the night.?

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There?s so much happening in cosmetic surgery for Jenn & Garrett to discuss: Lindsay Lohan?s new face; politicians getting work done; labia puffs; penis filler; and all the new ways to stop aging (and whether or not to partake or disclose). We also do a live fragrance test of Harry?s new Tamalpais cologne and keep the holiday-candle conversation going with the Fat Mascara Fam, then Garrett explains how you can create your own hand soap bar to make handwashing this winter more fun.

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Cosmetic chemist AJ Addae is the founder of Sula Labs, a company that helps beauty brands develop and test products and ingredients for melanin-rich consumers. She?s here to share her story and talk about the future of sunscreen and clean beauty, how bias affects scientific research, the difference between cosmetics and drugs, exosomes, vitamin C, why she loves sulfur for treating acne, brow lamination (aka, brow lammy), the best ingredients for edge control and brow grooming, her favorite products, and more. If you like Science Corner, you?re going to love this interview with AJ!

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Jess & Jenn are intrigued by the growing interest in pheromone perfumes. Could they help people find love? Hmm. Plus: L?Oréal?s Louvre tour; investment and acquisition news from Jess?s Business Desk; a rise in products designed to help people who get migraines (aka, migraneurs!); faux candles that don?t look fake; and the anti-frizz treatment spray that made Jenn?s blowout last five days.

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