Absolutely LOVE this podcast. Jess and Jen have an unmatched rapport; they are so funny and knowledgeable. I am a licensed esthetician and I have learned so much from all the incredible guests they have interviewed. If you want to laugh, learn and get a much needed break from life, these are your gals!! Also love their new hosts Julee and Garrett. They bring some fresh energy and ideas to the pod. Now stop reading this long winded review and start listening to Fat Mascara!

Listening is like your just hanging out with your besties talking shop. As a fellow beauty junkie, I love the science, history, cultural, trending knowledge that is shared. Many recommendations have been purchased from this show 😜 Keep up the great work friends!

I love this podcast. HUGE fan if Garrett (I’m so sorry if I spelled that wrong) and the hosts. Informative podcast about skincare and beauty products. Love all of it!

I work in skincare education and am constantly sharing out to my team. In order to stay relevant in beauty you have to think about beauty culture holistically!

This is a very light topic podcast - the beauty industry. But it is handled with humor and intellect. The hosts are as relatable as beauty editors can be. They always have smart insights served with a side of humor. I thoroughly enjoy every hour spent with this show.

The hosts know their topics and are very entertaining. I look forward to every episode. Keep up the great content.

I absolutely love it when you get specific and go right for the science. You honestly can’t get specific or technical enough for me. I love hearing all the details of why things work, and also really love to hear you talk about why other certain buzzy products probably won’t. I really makes me trust you more :) thanks for a really beautiful show!

I listen to Jen and Jess every week. I truly trust the information they share and I appreciate their balanced, scientific approach (while still having fun)! The bath house culture episode was one of my recent faves!

Incredible evaluation when asked about 2 different brands , took time to do research and provide insightful comments . I enjoy the science corner, always fascinating info. The energy of the show is upbeat.

Just bought the new David Kibbe book, The Power of Style. With all the negativity about DEI, glad to see that there is a diversity of models.

Had the pleasure of meeting Jen as part of a recent innovation brainstorming session. Loved her and love this podcast so much. The variety of topics covered and the un-biased reviews of products makes it a trustworthy source for information. You’ve made my long commute so much more enjoyable and entertaining and, for this, I THANK YOU!!

Thanks for all information and laughs you bring to us weekly !!!

I have been enjoying the most recent interviews. The Cristina Nunez interview was excellent. I enjoyed learning about the business side of beauty. Would be interested in listening to adjacent topics. Thanks for all your hard work on the pod. I love listening!

As a founder of a food brand, I’m passionate about crafting products that nourish and delight—but beauty and skincare isn’t a world I’m deeply immersed in. That’s why I love Fat Mascara. The hosts break down this space in such a relatable, intelligent, and often hilarious way that even someone like me, who isn’t knee-deep in the industry, can feel inspired and connected. Their conversations make beauty feel accessible, and I always walk away with insights I didn’t expect—whether it’s a skincare tip, a fresh perspective, or just a good laugh. It’s the perfect mix of fun and substance, and I’m hooked.

Jen and Jess have always been bringing A+++ beauty content that makes me laugh and consider how I’m participating in the beauty space with a more thoughtful perspective. Adding Garret and Julie has only raised the bar! It’s perfect vibes mixed with keen insights that their collective experience makes seem like the breeziest advice from your closest pals. Give us more Captain Planet episodes stat!

Okay I’m new to the podcast world but I’ve already watched 3 videos and I LOVE IT

I LOVE this podcast! I’ve been listening to Fat Mascara for years, and it is my go to for the best beauty info. Not only are Jess and Jenn funny and relatable, but they also have amazing shows, guests, and poignant conversations about beauty culture. I appreciate how much research goes into their reporting. Love love love!

Since I heard you are a scientist at heart …. What do you think of nano particles in mineral sunscreen ? I’m using a sunscreen for kids that I loooove , it’s so effective and I like the feel , but there used to be a lot of negativity about this …. What do you think ? Loved your guest today , ( as usual ) ❤️🌸💕 Hugs 🤗!!

Such a great host-driven show, and love the more unique beauty topics- as someone who isn’t in the beauty space, I’m able to learn so much and be entertained along the way!

They are the best. Most recently they played my vm and are diligently trying to get me a solution to my allergy makeup issue. Love listening to these two talented, educated ladies around my age so it’s fun to hear the back in the day beauty we used to love. Jess quit your day job and stay with Jen 😂❤️

I am a long time listener (~5years) and can definitely say that Jess and Jenn will become your beauty bffs! They are so knowledgeable, informative, fun and witty, and I often find myself laughing out loud at some of their commentary. You don’t have to be deep in the beauty world to enjoy! Love the pod, thanks ladies!

I've been listening to this podcast on-and-off for over 5 years and never left a review-until now! My recent fav has been Jen's science corner and hearing tidbits from Jess about Moda Operandi. I personally would love to see more interviews from people involved behind the scenes like cosmetic chemists, packaging designers, product testers, even bigwigs (like Estee Lauder's president interview).

Your beauty content is spot on! Amazing information for the beauty junkie. Keep it up! Love that you list each product to easily locate.

I dont usally write reviews but I’ve been listening to this podcast a lot lately as a fellow beauty obsessed person and have been loving its interviews and how these two women really seem to care about education on makeup. The reason I haven’t given it 5 stars is because I felt that as two fair or white women they haven’t really made as much effort to delve into problems that mainly affect communities of color, I don’t believe this was intentional but I really hope they see this, in the meantime just keep this in mind :)

It is refreshing to listen to a beauty podcast with intelligent and well informed women. If you are looking to learn about beauty, hear from industry experts, and learn about the science behind skincare this is a must follow podcast.

I look forward to a new episode each week. It's the highlight of my work week. Jenn and Jess are so fun and informative. My wallet hates them however, because I've been introduced to some wonderful products from the post. Update- I've been listening from the beginning and I still ADORE Jess and Jenn. If you're a beauty junkie you NEED THIS PODCAST.

I’m a relatively newbie to FM- like 4ish months. I’m surprised by some of the negative reviews. I have listened - and stopped listening- to other pods bc the hosts were SOOO judgy. I don’t get that at all from these two. I love listening to them and all their beauty stuff they do and the openings/launches/shows they go to. This suburban girl is living for their exciting NY lives and discussions of some of the same beauty issues I’m going thru as a late 40s mom. I know they are a beauty pod - would love to hear them talk about their overall style as well. Love u J & J!!!

Interviews from makeup stylists, business owners and other professionals are the best content. Try that and just that. The d*** good products segment and others by the hosts are just not interesting.

Love their annual end-of-year recap. It’s always funny, thoughtful, and on-point.

Jess and Jen are such knowledgeable, curious, and passionate hosts. I’m a long time listener and always learning from this podcast about the science and history of the beauty industry while being entertained.

I discovered the FM podcast during the early days of the pandemic, and I would do my daily run listening to your beauty news and interviews and felt connected to a great community of beauty enthusiasts during a time when we needed to feel hopeful that we would get to the other side of the crisis with somewhere to wear lipstick and to care for ourselves and our loved ones, and to make wellness an essential priority. I continue to listen every week on my commute, and I take copious notes on products and brands, but I also tune in to feel that sense of community and celebration of wellness, health and beauty. Long live, FM!

I’ve been listening for years and this truly is a gem and a podcast I look forward to. The beauty is a 10/10 but the hosts are what make it. Their humor is spot on and I pray this podcast never goes away 🥰.

This podcast offers so much: current beauty/ fashion news, product information and recommendations, interviews with so many cool people in different industries and more

Fat Mascara got me into the beauty podcast realm, and it’s still a must-listen in my weekly lineup.

I feel like Jen and Jess are my friends. Such a fun and informative podcast which has saved my sanity during traffic filled commutes.

I love this podcast and wait for episodes every week. I learn and laugh and feel happy after each episode.

Love Jen and Jess. I love their banter, the science corner and beauty news! So good.

I have been a fan since the beginning- I love the fun interviews and trusted research via Jenn’s science corner! I can’t recommend this podcast enough! Thanks Jess and Jenn!

Naomi watts was such a great episode. More like her please!

Jenn, I’m begging you to let Jess finish a sentence. I do this myself, and I absolutely love your earnestness but please, let Jess finish her sentences.

This show really stood out to me before because the hosts did a great job of featuring diverse guests, highlighting fun beauty topics, and offering solid product recommendations, but things have gone downhill. Recently they had Venus Williams as a guest. Venus spoke about essentially starving herself at “wellness” spas (no problem), but then bashed Kim Kardashian for starving herself to fit into her Met Gala dress. The breaking point for me was the most recent episode featuring a plastic surgeon who basically caterers to rich, thin, white women who need to get rid of their slightly wide calves and ankles. “I can starve myself as much as I want…” was mentioned in the first 6 minutes of the show. I don’t know what happened but I can’t listen anymore.

The 8/5/22 episode made me unsubscribe. I really don’t like giving this surgeon a platform to spread misinformation. Can we go back to empowerment and not have slimy guests?

Listened to interview with Vanesa Amaro. It was great!

Followed for years and am starting to lose interest. I’m absolutely adore what you’ve made, but something has oxidized in formula.

Love this podcast! Love the interviews, products reviews and dynamics of the co-hosts.

Amazing tips and tricks from two knowledge beauty industry insiders, interviews with incredible guests, and conversations that feel like chatting with a friend… Honestly what more could you want? Jenn

I have finally found the perfect beauty podcast! Jen and Jess are knowledgeable, funny, and know all the ins and outs and everything you’d want to know about anything beauty related! They also listen to their listeners- THANK YOU!! Amazing ladies with an amazing podcast!

Every time Jess & Jen interview someone, both of them literally talk over the guest (cutting them off) every single time! It’s so annoying. Also they have a very condescending tone whenever they engage. As a long time listener, I’m becoming more aware of just how much these two hosts are very unlikable. I’m over this podcast.

I stopped listening to Fat Mascara for a few months because I had lost interest in the episode topics / found other beauty podcasts. Plus I feel like Jen (since this is her full time job) cares a lot about the topics and Jess could care less. She always sounds so uninterested and bored. Started listening again today and Jess now is nitpicking the “Science Corner” music that Jen picked out. Huge eye roll.

I really love this podcast. Having the knowledge and perspective of two beauty editors on call is fantastic. This podcast provides access to the best of the beauty business. Thank ladies!