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Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

How to Make a Beauty Trend Stick, Literally, with Aliett Buttelman, Co-Founder of Fazit Beauty

Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff

Society & Culture

4.8 • 543 Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Aliett Buttelman, co-founder of Fazit Beauty, the cosmetics startup making waves with its viral glitter freckle makeup patches. Fresh out of college, Aliett launched her own consulting company, which led her to Nina LaBruna, who at the time had just started her own skin care company. The two teamed up in a dorm room and formed the powerhouse partnership we know today. What began as a brand focused on skin care patches for acne scars and ingrown hairs began to evolve when a playful idea, using a paper stencil to apply makeup in seconds, became the catalyst for Fazit’s breakout success. At first unsure how the idea fit into Fazit’s vision, Aliett took the leap after testing the product in public. One dinner reservation, a VIP table and a flood of compliments later, she knew they had something big. What started as a playful experiment turned into a viral sensation and a surprise wear by none other than Taylor Swift. In this episode, Aliett shares what it’s taken to keep up with the demand, stay ahead of copycats and invent products that blend joy, convenience and creativity. She opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship in your 20s, the pressure to scale fast and what it’s like to go viral while still figuring it all out behind the scenes. Aliett’s story is a reminder that some of the most disruptive ideas are born out of a willingness to take risks, even when the path forward isn’t fully clear. Her journey proves that innovation doesn’t always come from industry veterans or massive budgets, but from founders who are deeply connected to their community, curious about what’s next and unafraid to rethink how beauty can look, feel and function. Whether you’re building a brand, searching for your next creative spark or just love a good product origin story, this episode is a front-row seat to the future of beauty, sparkly freckles and all. Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to order my book, “Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.” Follow SUPERWOMEN (@rmsuperwomen) and Aliett (@aliettbutts) on Instagram. Support this podcast: https://bit.ly/rmsuperwomen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Do you ever see a successful woman on your feed or in a magazine and think, wow, it must be

0:05.6

nice to have it so easy. Well, think again. Behind that glossy cover or smiling face is a ton of hard

0:12.2

work, countless failures, and endless learning experiences. I'm Rebecca Minkoff, and I'm here to tell you

0:17.8

that success isn't a walk in the park. It takes grit, resilience,

0:22.4

and a willingness to take risks. That's why I created Superwoman, a podcast that peels back the

0:27.9

varnish and gets into the nitty gritty of what it takes to make it as a woman in today's world.

0:32.6

From luminaries and game changers to women you've never heard of but should, this podcast is here to inspire you to take your next leap, no matter how daunting it may seem.

0:42.3

We'll explore the sacrifices these women have made, the highs and loaves they've experienced, and the lessons they've learned along the way.

0:49.3

So if you're ready to be inspired and learn from some of the most successful women out there, join me on Superwomen. Together, we'll uncover the stories behind the successes and prove that

0:59.5

with hard work, determination, and a little bit of luck, anything is possible.

1:05.7

Hey, everyone, you're listening to Superwomen. If you saw Taylor Swift sporting the most incredible glitter freckles,

1:12.9

well, guess what? My guest today is the co-founder of Faisett, Elliott Butlerman. She launched this

1:19.0

not even a decade ago, less than three years ago, and not an overnight success by any stretch

1:24.5

of the imagination because she's worked her ass off with her co-founder, Nina, to get here. We're going to break down the strategy, how she approaches work, how she approaches

1:32.0

innovation, and what are some of the things you need to know to be flexible, persistent, and effective

1:38.5

in business? Take a listen. Welcome to the podcast. I'm so excited. Thank you for having me.

1:43.7

Yes. So someone sent me this. They said my, I don't know, my sister's friends, daughters, something. And then I watched you on Instagram and I was like, holy shit. I think it was right before Taylor Swift. Before you were there before the catalyst. I was there before.

2:02.0

And I identify with that moment because I had my own, like, let's go back 20 years.

2:06.8

I had my Lindsay Lohan moment.

2:08.8

And what that did for my brand at the time because that was the height was wild.

2:12.3

So I was like, yay, I know what's about to happen.

2:15.5

So tell me about phase it. What inspired you and your co-founder

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