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Erin Parsons: From Makeup Artist to Makeup Archivist

August 19, 2026

Erin Parsons is not a makeup artist anymore. On this episode of Fat Mascara, she explains why she quit the business at the very top, making the leap into full-time content creation in her 40s. Her niche: deep-diving into beauty history and finding a completely new audience, from 13-year-olds to makeup artists to "guys who don't care about makeup at all." ("I figured out the algorithm," she says.) Her most important contribution may just be The Makeup Archive (themakeuparchive.org), a nonprofi...

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

August 12, 2026

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.     More from Fat Mascara Instagram: @fatmascara @jessicamatl...

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

August 05, 2026

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.         More f...