Featured as one of the Top 10 podcasts by Harpers Bazaar and a must listen by Stylist, Glamour, Good Housekeeping and Vogue Italy, Outspoken Beauty is the UK's most honest, straight talking beauty and wellbeing podcast that uses beauty as a way to start powerful conversations. It's hosted by beauty columnist and broadcaster Nicola Bonn. As well as great product recommendations and tips expect conversations with an array of experts, specialists and inspiring humans that cover everything from the joy of lipstick, skincare and supplements to debates around ageism, diversity, self pleasure and challenging the status quo. This is a podcast for anyone who finds joy in beauty, who wants to feel great about themselves in a way that is so much more than just skin deep and who wants the confidence to find beauty in who they are rather than what society expects of them. Prepare to be challenged, informed and inspired!
It's Bryony time and in this episode she's got loads of fabulous makeup tips. We're also chatting about some unexpected occurances at Centre Parks, what happens when your younger sister is a little bit over protective, our views on dupes and so so much more!
Happy International Lipstick Day Outspoken Beauties! I have got the most brilliant and perfect guest for such an auspicious occasion! Eileen G'Sell is poet, culture critic, university teacher and author of Lipstick, which joined Bloomsbury’s Object Lessons series earlier this year. I love the description of this utterly brilliant book: "From Revlon to Glossier, from Marilyn to Gaga, lipstick is as shape-shifting and unwieldy as femininity itself. Who wears lipstick today – as a matter of routine? And for those who do, is it out of obligation to a strict feminine standard, or some other reason entirely? Lipstick reconsiders the beauty world's most conspicuous – and contentious – tool of artifice. Tossing expired ideas about femininity like so many tubes of melting wax, Lipstick explores how self-adornment can be a source of play, pleasure, and transformation, as well as how lipstick can knock gender norms off balance." My chat with Eileen got me so over-excited. She is so intelligent and has such brilliant views about beauty, self-expression, femininity and feminism. This is the perfect episode for a day that celebrates something that can feel so powerful and meaningful.
Oh how I love this woman! Makeup artist, comedian and content creator extraordinaire Genevieve Turley is back. It's been a good few years since she was last on the podcast and it 's SO good to catch up with her. Before I get into my chat with Gen I spend 10 minutes or so telling you in some depth about my experience with the Ziip Halo. This all came about when my most trusted aesthetician Pam Marshall recommended it to me. I've been obsessed ever since. This is a paid for section as Ziip were keen to support me but as ever it is totally unbiased and I hope you'll find it really informative. If you do decide that you would like to purchase one then follow this link and it will give you 10% off. If the link doesn't work then just head to ziipbeauty.co.uk and use the code OUTSPOKEN. Back to Genevieve. We're talking about: How her career has gone stratospheric Her journey to becing a comedian Her recent big show in the West End Life and home changes Lots of empowering insights about women Beauty And lots lots more. You're going to love this one Outspoken Beauties xx
It's Wednesday and that means I'm talking you through some of my top products of the week. This week I have: A fabulous blusher/lip hybrid A Balm that will melt your makeup away My body oil picks A great SPF for dry, sensitive skin The serum I keep going back to and more....
In this episode I'm joined by two icons of the beauty industry. Lesley Blair is CEO and Chair of BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology) and Candice Gardner is the Education Manager of Learning and Content at Dermalogica, where she develops and oversees educational content and training for skincare professionals across the UK. Earlier this year I was incredibly inspired when I joined them at the Houses of Parliament for the launch of Sharp Standards, a UK-wide good practice guide and toolkit for micro-needling that is available to beauty practitioners across the UK. This industry shifting guide was authored by Candice on behalf of Dermalogica, in partnership with BABTAC. During the episode we talk about: The lack of legislation in the beauty industry and why they've been fighting for tighter laws in parliament for a long time Why they realised that they had to take matters into their own hands The questions we should all be asking when we have an aesthetic treatment The risks of micro-needling and what we need to look out for How to tell if a beauty practitioner has the right qualifications Why Sharp Standards will help both beauty practitioners and customers to feel more confident Why we should all be more aware of what can go wrong when we have beauty treatments This is such a great listen. More than anything it helps empower us as consumers to know what we should asking and also helps beauty professionals to become fully confident in their business practice.
Beauty editor Perdita Nouril is back and this week she has got the most incredible recommendations for you including: A gentle but hugely effective Korean acid peel A natural deoderant that performs well even in a heatwave An affordable face cream that is as good as the light version of Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream Some amazing Korean makeup You're going to adore this episode!!
It's The Outspoken Review and I've got some truly beautiful things to tell you about this week including an addictive scent that reminds me of those ginger hot shots and a body oil that will 100% be coming to France with me this summer. I've also had some incredible chats this week and I'll share why they've made me feel relieved and less guilty about everything. Hope you enjoy our little weekly catch up. xx
It's time to catch up with the one and only Bryony Blake. Poor Bryony is always gets into trouble even though she's innocent and this week she had something very unexpected confiscated at a nightclub. We're also talking about weird and wonderful ways we're keeping cool, why we love giving compliments, a word that gives me the major ick and the iconic beauty brand that's doing amazing innovation at the moment. There's lots more for you to enjoy too!
I've got the most innovative self tan/skincare hybrid to tell you about this week. I'm absolutely loving it. I'll also tell you about a really good vitamin C/antioxidant serum, a beautiful moisturiser and the affordable fragrance that might just become your scent of the summer. There's lots more too. Enjoy xx
If you were to take a good long look at your skincare collection, there's a chance that some of the products you've spent your good money on won't be delivering on their promises. In a world of TikTok trends, aesthetic filters and clever marketing, we’ve been conditioned to buy into skincare hype that at times has little clinical proof behind it. Well, in today's episode, we are stripping away the marketing fluff and looking at the science of skincare with my amazing guest Lorna Bowes. Lorna started her journey as an NHS dermatology nurse, has authored over 20 clinical papers, and is the founder of Aesthetic Source, the award-winning platform that brings clinically proven skincare technologies directly to top-tier clinics across the UK. Lorna is no BS and SO knowledgable. If you're muddled about where you are with your skincare right now, I have a feeling that she's going to help you get back on track.
The Beauty Editor is back! The gorgeous Perdita Nouril is talking about all things SPF misinformation after doing a massive investigation for a recent piece in Women's Health. This is such a great insight into how fear mongering can spread online and why we must listen to the experts and facts.
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm telling you about some of the things I've been thinking and doing today. I'll be talking about: The perfume launch that inspired a huge banana installation in Liberty The Flo app and what it's teaching me about my anxiety Why I love M and S fashion but the one reason it's not working brilliantly for me The K Beauty lip gloss that I bought today and why it's so different to anything I've ever tried The J Beauty experience I had and why I feel like we have so much to learn (and unlearn) about skincare here in the UK. And that's all in about 10 minutes....phew.....
In this episode makeup artist extraordinaire Bryony Blake is back and we have lots to catch up on. We're chatting: Kim K's blonde bob Going rogue at all you can eat buffets The hot sound guy who should be Prime Minister Bryony's AMAZING makeup tips for hot weather and lots more. Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx
After the success of last week's AM routine, this week I'm talking you through what I do at the other end of the day. I'll talk you through three different skincare routines, my skin non-negotiables, the fragrances I lean towards at bed time and why I always give my hands and feet a bit of attention before bed. I
*This episode is supported by Laura Geller Beauty* It's not often you get to chat to beauty royalty like Laura Geller, but when you do, it's a conversation that you'll never forget. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed talking to the woman who went from Broadway makeup artist to building one of the first founder led makeup brands of all time. Laura is the woman who championed primer, putting it on the map and also brought baked makeup to us. She's also someone who has always lifted women over 40, even establishing National Mature Woman's Day - an annual celebration to champion and celebrate us. It was Laura's makeup that impressed me first but now I've got to know the woman, I love her just as much. Laura talks about so much including building her brand, her ethos and why she is still going strong. She also talks about some of the harder moments in her life with honesty. You are going to feel so utterly inspired by her! Enjoy this Outspoken Beauties. It's a great listen.
I haven't done an episode like this for ages. It's my current morning routine from my shower heroes to my skincare, deoderant, body care and a fragrance that I'm currently addicted to. I really rate all these products and hope you enjoy hearing my thoughts about them.
In this episode I'm chatting to the brilliant and utterly lovely Dr Jennifer Owens. Jennifer is one of Ireland’s most respected practitioners in aesthetic medicine and the founder of The Glow Clinic, which has locations in both Dublin and Cork. Dr Jennifer’s career began in dentistry, including time spent working in the Australian outback and as Google’s in-house dentist. Over time, she transitioned into aesthetic medicine, training extensively in London, Amsterdam, and New York before opening The Glow Clinic in 2018. During the episode we talk all things skin, skincare that works, women's confidence and we have a really interesting conversation about the psychology of botox and more invasive treatments. This is a fascinating expert with a top expert. Enjoy it.
Beauty Editor Perdita is back and we've got loads to catch up on. Perdi has been on some really interesting press trips and launches and also tells us about why Beauty Pie have been in a little bit of trouble. I'm also telling you about the amazing Fragrance Foundation Awards and we're chatting about a weird and wonderful facial that has changed the way Perdita does her skincare (and potentially lives her life). Enjoy!
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm chatting about: One of the best barrier protecting moisturisers I've used An innovative, non-greasy SPF currently being tested by the Outspoken Beauty Trialling Panel and what they think of it so far French beauty must haves A hero product from Lixirskin and much more.
It's Bryony time and we've got lots to chat about including: The big wedding dress disaster story Fashion ruts when you have big boobs Chat GPT relationship issues Fabulous fragrances Our beauty recommendations There's lots more but I'm writing this description late at night and my bed beckons so you'll need to listen to find out all about our misadventures this week and the products that have impressed us the most. Enjoy xx
