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Fat Mascara

Jessica Matlin
Fat Mascara
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    Business Desk: Investor Manica Blain of Top Knot Ventures on Why Creator Brands Are The Buzziest Big Bet

    12/08/2026 | 36 mins.
    Manica Blain of Top Knot Ventures shares her perspective on TSG's major stake in Saltair, and what that may mean for the future of beauty. She breaks down the critical difference between "creator" and influencer brands, and the real reasons big beauty conglomerates aren't in a rush to add these brands to their portfolios. She also shares her predictions on which brands are poised for the next big deal.


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    Fragrance Expert Thomas Dunckley: The Great Dupe Debate, GLP-1’s Impact on Perfume, and The Genius of Thierry Mugler’s Angel

    05/08/2026 | 43 mins.
    Fragrance expert Thomas Dunckley (aka Making Sense of Scent, formerly Candy Perfume Boy) joins us to talk about GLP-1s' unexpected role in the fragrance business, his "strong feelings about dupes," and the viral Scent Sounds series, in which Dunckley pairs perfumes with iconic albums. Plus, he shares his real thoughts on PR gifting, what "fragrance people" all seem to have in common, and the fragrances you need to smell this instant.



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    Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com


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    Newsroom: Hallie Gould of Byrdie and Lauren Valenti of InStyle: Kitten Fur Fragrances, The Return of Spray Tanning, CoverGirl’s Gen X Pivot, and More

    29/07/2026 | 36 mins.
    Hallie Gould (Editor-in-Chief of Byrdie) and Lauren Valenti (Beauty Director of InStyle) talk about the stories getting the biggest reactions on the internet, from the kitten fur fragrance trend, Zendaya’s soft-focus blush, why spray tans are booming, CoverGirl’s Gen X pivot, and more. They also reveal some of their favorite products, from Hallie’s perfect red lipstick to Lauren’s cheap and cheerful OG mascara.


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    Submit a Raise a Wand product recommendation, guest suggestion, or just say hello: info@fatmascara.com


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    Business Desk: Alison Hahn, Beauty Retail Expert and Former SVP of Makeup, Fragrance, and Sephora at Kohl’s

    22/07/2026 | 41 mins.
    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.



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    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
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    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 | 37 mins.
    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.



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    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
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    www.reddrockmusic.com
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About Fat Mascara
Fat Mascara has been leading the conversation about beauty and beyond since 2016. Join veteran journalist and retail insider Jessica Matlin (of Harper’s Bazaar, Teen Vogue, W, Moda Operandi) as she sits down with celebrities, artists, executives, doctors, perfumers, writers, and more, allowing these experts to share their insider knowledge, but also express themselves in ways never heard before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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