Ep. 469: Jess’s Moda Operandi Edit, Ability-Inclusive Makeup Application & The Week’s Beauty News

We’re finding joy everywhere: in the scent that makes middle school students feel less anxious, in new upcycled skincare ingredients, and, most importantly, we’re finding joy in the good fortune of ot...

9 Feb 202227min

Matthew Herman talks with Jess about what inspired him and co-founder David Kien to create Boy Smells, a buzzy brand that makes "genderful" candles, perfumes, and underwear. Matthew, a former fashion ...

4 Feb 202242min

We share the story behind Angel perfume and discuss the influence it still has on today’s fragrances, in memory of Thierry Mugler. Before that: Emma Thompson on nudity in her 60s and plastic surgery; ...

2 Feb 202239min

Colorist Jenna Perry tells us how her salon became the go-to spot for “hot girl hair” and explains the techniques she uses to paint the hair of Emily Ratajkowski, Bella Hadid, and Rosie Huntington-Whi...

28 Jan 202242min

How do you fix varicose veins on your legs? Jess shares her experience getting endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) and a microphlebectomy, and explains why varicose veins are different than spider veins, ...

26 Jan 202245min

Author (and sideshow performer!) Ilise S. Cater shares the fascinating history of makeup in the U.S.A., from Martha Washington’s multipurpose rouge made with whale earwax to the “Because You’re Worth ...

21 Jan 202251min

Jenn had an at-home hair color breakthrough, Jess talked to Cher (!), and there's so much more to chat about, including industry news, Kate Hudson’s foray into skincare, and Neen, a subscription-model...

19 Jan 202232min

Josie Maran is the only CEO we know who rode a horse bareback (while naked) for work, started a band with Nicole Richie, starred in a vampire movie, and created a multimillion-dollar beauty business a...

12 Jan 202248min