FAT MASCARA

Where beauty insiders express themselves in ways never heard before. Hosted by Jessica Matlin.

07/27/2026

Fat Mascara Beauty BTS: When Alison Hahn says “Oh yeah” to my lipstick I crack up. 😂 I literally talked my lipstick off during this episode - so many gems during this conversation, thank you, Alison!

Listen to the full interview with Alison Hahn, former SVP of Sephora (Makeup, Fragrance, and Sephora at ) by clicking the link in bio.

07/24/2026

Another day, another beauty brand launch. Editors, retailers: Do you feel me? I often wonder if there is enough customer demand for all of these products (to say nothing of the environment).m. I felt this way when I started in the early 00s and it just keeps revving up! One off-air conversation I had with this week’s guest, Alison Hahn (a former SVP at Sephora) is that every brand should reevaluate their launches. If it’s not an A-launch (most important launch) really think, is this necessary? Is this propelling my brand story forward? I think that is simple, clarifying, time saving advice. 👩‍🍳🍫👩‍🍳🍫👩‍🍳🍫

For more insights, listen to my conversation w Alison Hahn by clicking the link in bio.

07/23/2026

Top tip: Build a team who has real experience in the beauty industry - not a team based on friendship or who is in the inner circle. It sounds simple, but a brand like Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez worked for many reasons, and one of which is bc Selena Gomez surrounded herself with industry veterans who know the landscape, players, and pitfalls. From there, “Rare hit the ground running,” says Alison Hahn, former Sephora SVP of Makeup, Fragrance, and Sephora at Kohl's

Get more insights from my conversation w Alison on this week’s Business Desk episode of Fat Mascara - link in bio 💄💖✨

07/22/2026

Let’s get down to business! The incomparable Alison Hahn, former SVP of Sephora (Makeup, Fragrance, and Sephora at Kohl's) is on this very special episode of Business Desk. We talk about big questions like whether selling to younger audiences was a good strategy, if Gen X is really being spoken to, the mistake celebrity founders keep making, dupe culture, the retail readiness checklist, and more. Whenever I hear Alison talk, I’m all ears - I think you’ll like this one. 💖💄✨

Listen to the full conversation - link in bio ⭐️

07/20/2026

In a moment where “control is the ultimate flex” and Pilates Girl minimalism reigns, I present you with an alternative… Sweatin’ to the Oldies! Anyone? Anyone?

Find the full interview with and of by hitting the link in bio ✨

07/18/2026

✨My Week in Beauty ✨

1. Headed to Nyack, NY for a Nécessaire event - what an absolutely stunning location. Super lush. 📸 Jen Steele
2. Nécessaire Eucalyptus products, the ones I would recommend to anyone trying the brand
3. Kiehl's Since 1851 event for their latest collaboration with fellow homegrown NYC brand, MILK BAR
4. Cute event where we learned how to make the famous MILK BAR Birthday Cake truffles.
5. The new collab includes the No 1 lip gloss in delicious flavors
6. Devouring the backstory behind the latest Maison Francis Kurkdjian fragrance - A++ to their excellent fragrance trainer/educator - to sell the dream of fragrance is such an art
7. When I don’t wear mascara it’s usually because I’m exhausted/rushing/have a migraine. Well, the no-mascara look is trending! Love this 19/99 Beauty mascara tint in burgundy. Look at this skinny little brush.

07/17/2026

Absolutely loved this week’s conversation about the roots of kitsch and reasons for its resurgence in beauty culture 💘🎀💎 Thank you GINA TONIC of Polyester for your inspo and insights - I have found my kindred spirits in my wholehearted love for kitsch.

1. Ricki Lake as Tracy Turnblad in John Waters’s “Hairspray” (1988)
2. Gina Gershon as Cristal Connors in Showgirls (1995)
3. Ladymisskier Kirby of Deee-Lite
4. Dior Official SS 2003 makeup by Pat McGrath
5. Spring 2011
6. Kylie Minogue 📸 by
7. Hello Kitty rings by Tarina Tarantino
8. Good Housekeeping New Book of Cake Decorating

Listen to the full interview on Fat Mascara (link in bio).

07/16/2026

Health and wellness is a good thing! Repeat: health and wellness is a good thing! But do you ever feel like current wellness culture can be a little…exclusive? 🤔 Drop your thoughts and experiences below.

Listen to the full interview with and of on - link in bio 💖

07/15/2026

What is taste anymore, really? Social media ushers in a new “aesthetic” every five minutes. This is why I’ve invited the wonderful and of to join me to discuss their excellent new book, “The Polyester Book of (Bad) Taste” 💖✨💎

Hear the full conversation on the pod - link in bio ⭐️

07/13/2026

“Hair is really just a medium.” - James Pecis on Fat Mascara

Listen to the full conversation with James about creativity on Fat Mascara ✨

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