Outspoken Beauty

I have received SO many messages about constipation recently that I thought it would be useful to chat about where I'm at and the kinds of things I'm doing to help get things moving. I know that this is a bit of a gross subject matter but it's also such a common problem, particularly it seems amongst women over 40!Remember that I'm not an expert and am only sharing what I've learnt from experts I've spoken to. If you have any concerns about your own helath, please promise me you'll speak to your GP.

In this episode I welcome one of my favourite people in the beauty industry back on the podcast. Sam Farmer founded his teenage skincare and hygiene brand after being disappointed by the types of products that were on offer for his own children when they were teenagers. He shunned sexist packaging, language and harsh ingredients for a unisex brand with the very best and teenage skin appropriate formulations. The result is the perfect collection of products for young adults that is in my opinion by far the best on the market.During the episode, Sam and I talk about his brand story and about what teenagers really need in order to have the best possible skin. We chat about ingredients, formulations and why Sam feels a responsibility to make products that over deliver.This is a really great conversation with a man who has dedicated years to not only creating a brand but to studying cosmetic science and understanding teenage skin. If you have a teenager and you're unsure about how to navigate their skincare then this is 100% the episode for you.

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm talking you through some of the newest beauty products that have caught my attention including a really innovative leg oil, a delicious summer fragrance and a new bronzer from Victoria Beckham.

In this incredible episode I'm chatting to master perfumer Quentin Bisch and the founder of his eponymous brand, fashion designer and fragrance creator Marc-Antoine Barrois.Quentin has worked with Marc-Antoine over the last ten years to create some of the most incredible fragrances that I've ever experienced. In that time they've not only worked together but have become great friends.During this episode I'm exploring their relationship, how their similar tastes, experiences and magical way of seeing the world have influenced the fragrances that they have created. We also get an amazing insight into the mind of one of the best perfumers in the world.The episode was recorded the morning after a mind-blowing night celebrating the launch of Marc-Antoine's newest fragrance, B87.135 Extrait, which is a Harrods Exclusive. It's fascinating to hear from Quentin and Marc-Antoine about the inspiration for this fragrance and so many more in the collection.What an honour to spend time with these two brilliant men.

In this week's OSB Review I'm answering your brilliant questions about empowering perfume, the best bottom lash mascara, body moisturisers and HRT amongst others.Get in touch any time by DMing me @outspokennicolabonn

In this week's episode I'm chatting to my lovely friend Cherry Healey who has been incredibly brave recently and shared her UTI story publicly, even going to parliament and talking openly about her struggles in a room filled with MPs. Cherry has lived with chronic UTI's since she was a child and as you'll hear, at one point it led to her being hospitalised and almost getting sepsis.Cherry is joined by Extracted founder Toni Waterfall. Together they have formulated supplements to help women manage and keep UTI's at bay. They're also on a mission to educate women and society in general. UTI's aren't just another "put up and shut up" element of being a woman, they can be incredibly serious and must be taken more seriously.This is such a brilliant and powerful episode and I can't wait for you to hear Cherry's story.

Beauty editor Perdi's back for all the latest beauty news and views.This week we're talking about why Glossier are closing stores around the world, the new skincare ingredient that we're going to be seeing everywhere and the affordable French skincare that we all should know about.

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm telling you about a new fragrance that is going to get you numerous compliments, a beautiful SPF from one of my favourite Korean brands, a denim jumpsuit of dreams, the shoes that Ruth Crilly recommended that I'm glad I succumbed to and a stunning lip product from Stila.xx

In this week's episode, Bryony has loads of amazing makeup tips. In fact, her eye makeup advice has completely revolutionised how I'm doing my own and inspired me to spend way too much money at Space NK after recording.We're also talking about my hormonal woes (and why ovulation feels exhausting at the moment) and we couldn't leave out our new Bonk! book club podcast and where we've been reading our latest naughty book.Enjoy Outspoken Beauties!

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm telling you all about the newest fragrant offering from Diptyque (I think it's going to become one of their icons).I also chat about why I'm rekindling an old love affair with Bare Minerals and Laura Mercier. (They're got some really cool and forward thinking products out).Enjoy!

In this week's Outspoken I'm talking to the incredible chemotherapy nurse Gemma Reeves.Since Covid, Gemma has seen an uprise in younger women getting breast cancer and is doing everything she can to get the Mammogram age lowered from 50 to 40.During the episode we talk about her campaign and petition and why earlier detection will save money rather than increase cost. We also talk about the effect of breast cancer on women when their treatment is over.Please get involved and sign Gemma's petition here, she's also on Instagram @check_the_girls.You can also join Gemma and loads of other amazing women on Parliament Square on 23rd April at 13:30. Wear a pink T-shirt!

*This episode is in partnership with Mella 1809*In this episode I'm getting to know the thoroughly lovely Jorge Mella who is the founder of luxury homecare brand Mella 1809. Jorge's dream is to elevate cleaning to the point where it becomes a thing of pleasure and he does that be working with perfumers to create products that smell utterly divine.During the episode we chat about what inspired him to create his brand, the story behind his fragrances and why Sunday is set to become family cleaning day! We also hear some brilliant cleaning tips AND hear from some of the Outspoken Beauty Trialling Panellists who give their honest opinions on the products.COMPETITION TIME:The prize:1st prize - A Mella Home Clean2nd prize - 5 x Home Starter Set - the full Mella range in either of the scents - to help celebrate the launch of the Mella bundlesEntry:You need to recommend a name and description for Mella's next new scent. The best idea selected by the founder, Jorge, will win the main prize (Mella Home Clean), and then 5 entries will be randomly selected to win a Home Starter Set each.Where to enter:https://mella.com/pages/outspokenbeautycompetition

In this week's Outspoken Review I've finally found the ultimate natural deoderant that smells delightful and really works.I'm also talking about a great Barrier cream, an eye cream recommended by my favourite aesthetician and more.

The gorgeous Bryony Blake is here and as ever we have a good old catch up before we get into the beauty recommendations.This week Bryony has some amazing and really novel tips for applying makeup that shows off your natural skin while giving great coverage.She also talks about why she adores the brand Soapsmith.We're also chatting about Bryony's amazing night seeing Ray, the surprising world of foot fetishes, my new found respect for teachers and lots more.Hope you enjoy our catch up :0)

Beauty editor Perdita Nouril is back with all the latest news and views.This week we're talking about Perdita's exciting meeting with Euphoria makeup artist Doniella Davy as well as the band new, peptide laden iteration of Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream. Perdita also chats about Love Story on Disney + and how the aesthetic is influencing the beauty industry. Plus, a huge collagen study has just been published and we're exploring whether it really is the miracle everyone claims it to be.Love my weekly catch up with Perdita. She really knows her stuff!

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm delving into my favourite BB/CC Creams.I'm also talking about something incredibly important that I'd love you to get involved with!

It is such a pleasure to welcome the amazing pharmacist Dr Marine Vincent as my guest.Marine is the kindest, most wonderful woman and is also such an inspiration to me. She founded the iconic French Pharmacy in London's Marylebone, bringing every incredible French beauty product that you can imagine to the UK.If that wasn't enough, Marine has now written the most beautiful and informative book called The French Skincare Bible and it's jam-packed with anecdotes, tips and references to French skincare staples both iconic and lesser known.During the podcast we have a great chat about the French approach to health, beauty and also explore some of the products that Marine swears by.C'est génial!

Sorry it's a day late- I'll tell you why on the pod!This week I'm talking about the products I've been loving, including my first experience of Stripe and Stare knickers (are they worth the money?), the perferct teenage skincare brand and the serum that is making everyone compliment my skin.

It's Bryony time and this week we're discussing:Vinted addictionsBryony's Paris adventureVibrator reviewsAnne Summers parties gone wrongVacuums/penis captivus (you need to listen to this bit but we're not talking hoovers!)And LOTS of lovely beauty recommnedations!

It's just me this week and I'm talking through all of the latest skincare ingredients and what they do as I know a lot of us are a bit confused!This is mostly thanks to a brilliant piece published by Look Fantastic (I went to an event that they held yesterday and they gave everyone a little newspaper with loads of great info and stats) which inspired this episode.So if you want to know what peptides, collagen and PDRN can (and can't) do for your skin, you're in the right place.

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm going into detail about the incredible makeup brands at the Beauty Concierge pop-up in Covent Garden. When I went there on Friday I spent time with some wonderful founders including Really Ree (Reeson), Suzy Griffin Dunne (Hildun) and Ruth Reneé de Leo (Dcypher and the woman behind the pop-up). Rum mascara by Sali Hughes, Sam Chapman and Jo Jones were also there.During the episode I talk about my favourite products from each brand and why I rate them so highly.If you have a chance to go there I thoroughly recommend it. Here's the link.

It is such a pleasure to welcome Trinny back onto the podcast.In this episode we cover so much including:Trinny's love of skincare researchHow she keeps organisedThe future of AI and how Trinny uses it in her businessExosomesThe wonders of fascial massageMental health and how Trinny manages hersand so much more.This is such a brilliant episode with a woman who always has the best advice!

If your hair is playing up then this is the episode for you.Perdita is talking us through all the very best products for hair that is being affected by the weather and isn't playing ball.From the best masks and serums to the best affordable brands, Perdi has all the expert info to share.I'll also be chatting about a great "healthy nail" manicure.

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm talking about a fabulous new hybrid lip tint that I'm obsessed with. I also talk about a brilliant body product and the perfect your skin but better scents.I'll also be talking about why beauty is booming and a brilliant perspective on current world affairs from Tova Leigh.

Bryony is here and we're talking about the posh industry dinner where I embarrassed myself by naming the fish that we were about to eat. We're also chatting about Bryony's night of wonder and have a very important update on Waffle the rabbit's "situation".Of course there's lots of beauty to recommend too and we'll be telling you all about our brand new podcast Bonk! The Naughty Book Club.Enjoy xx

Beauty editor of Womens' Health Perdita Nouril is back with her weekly beauty news update.This week we're talking about lots of exciting newness from Byoma, GHD, Brow-Aid, Cetaphil and Medicube.

It's back to beauty on The Outspoken Review and this week I'm chatting about some really brilliant products including the shower oil that feels like a cosy hug, the best under eye skincare/makeup hybrid, a beautiful cleansing oil and much more.

In this week's episode of The Outspoken, I'm talking about UTIs and why we need to stop dismissing them as just another thing that women have to put up and shut up about.Last week I learnt so much about how serious cystitis can be and why we should listen to our bodies and never be scared to seek medical advice. I'll be sharing some of the ways can take control of UTIs, particularly if they are ongoing.Women's Health has been dismissed for too long and knowledge is power. I really hope this episode helps some of you and starts an important conversation.

It is such a pleasure to welcome Jacynth Bassett, the founder of Ageism Is Never In Style onto the podcast.Ageism Is Never In Style is an incredible consultancy and community platform for age inclusivity and intergenerational connection. Jacynth founded it in 2016 and it has led to her being labelled one of "22 Londoners Changing the World". Jacynth's mission is to "change hearts & minds around age, empower every life stage, and drive positive commercial and cultural transformation" and boy is she doing a great job of it.During the podcast we have the most amazing conversation about the work that Jacynth is doing and how she feels about the beauty industry's attitude towards ageing. We have a really honest and I think powerful chat about what needs to change and how we can get to a place where all ages are respected and can work together to make positive change.This episode is fascinating and as you can imagine, I LOVE the work Jacynth is doing. This is a real must listen.

In this week's Outspoken Review I've got a really interesting new serum from Dermalogica to tell you about. I'll also be chatting about my initial impressions of the new Clarins Double Serum Foundation and the serum that is PERFECT is your skin is feeling sensitised and sore.I'll also tell you about the utter chaos that i find myself in and a brand new luxury cleaning brand called Mella 1809.

The Outspoken is back. This is where I give you the opportunity to talk about the things that are important to you. I give you my platform so that you can get your voice heard!This first episode is a really important one. My dear friend, who needs to stay anonymous for the sake of her family, is chatting about the truly terrible things that her fellow Kurds are experiencing right now in Syria.The media are not giving enough attention to these atrocities and we're hoping that by speaking about it here, someone will hear about it and help spread her message further.I'm truly heartbroken for these brave people and for my friend who only just help it together.

In this week's episode Bryony and I have loads to catch up on including:Funny/crazy incidents at weddingsAn unexpected chat about vulvasHow azelaic acid is helping BryonyWhy Bryony dressed up as Princess KateBryony's exciting fashion decisionLots of beauty recommendationsEnjoy this. It's a good one xx

Beauty editor Perdita is back and this week there's been a lot going on in the beauty industry with heritage brands closing and a beauty giant getting embroiled in Trump's politics.We're also talking about the Beckhams and how they've provided light relief and having a chat about our break from gels and how we're trying to turn around the health of our nails.Enjoy xx

Happy Wednesday Outspoken Beauties.This week I'm chatting about Chanel Rouge Noir and where I tried it. I also mention my lovely experience in M and S Beauty and the K Beauty Serum that I can't get enough of.Throw in a bit of mindfulness reflection and thoughts on facing discomfort head on and voila... you have this week's minipod xx

She's back with words of wisdom and positivity. It's my very own mum, Francesca.During the episode we're chatting about the importance of little moments of positivity, going on solo adventures and having passions whatever your age.Mum also chats about some of her current favourite beauty products and we giggle about my first leg wax and the naughty thing my mum did at the hairdressers.Oh and Poppy makes a little appearance too :0)Enjoy xx

Lovely beauty editor Perdita Nouril is back and in this episode we're chatting through beauty trends and predictions for 2026.Perdita is giving us her views on what will be big in skincare this year (most of it is actually really exciting) and I'll be chatting a bit about makeup and skincare.I love talking to Perdita. She's the ultimate, honest beauty expert. Enjoy this episode Outspoken Beauties xx

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm chatting about the changes we're making to our house (much to the disgust of the children), why I'm embracing bright colours, some brilliant advice from my therapist about letting go of worries and negative thinking and lots more.Hope this gives you a mid-week smile xx

Bryony is back from her big Thailand adventure and she's telling us all her news.We're also catching up on some of my festive misadventures that involved me misbehaving somewhere where I really shouldn't have.There is of course lots of beauty news too.You'll love this episode.

In my first Outspoken Review of 2026 I'm sharing some of the things that are lifting my mood and making me smile this week from Instagram profiles to a gorgeous book to some lovely beauty products.I also give you some more thoughts about the Zip Halo now that I've been using it for a bit longer.xx

Having seen Maxine Laceby do the most inspiring talk recently, I knew that I had to get her on as my first guest of 2026.Maxine is the founder of Absolute Collagen and started her phenomenally successful business in her 60's. Her message is clear...we can do anything at any age and we can't let outdated ageism stop us.I hope that you feel energised and inspired by this wonderful woman.

In this little episode I'm talking you through the skincare I brought along to my in-laws over the Christmas break.Amongst my serums and moisturisers is the Ziip Halo which I've just started testing and I'm fascinated by. (I'll definitely be looking into this more in future episodes).Enjoy this xx

In this minipod I'm reflecting on some of the things that I've learnt this year and also talking about where I'm at with my relationship with beauty.Thanks for being the very best community. As I say in the episode, some of you have been listening since the very beginning in 2018 and that means so much!Merry Christmas gorgeous Outspoken Beauties xx

In this episode I'm joined by my On The Scent Podcast co-host Suzy Nightingale for a pre-Christmas catch up Outspoken Beauty style.Suzy always has amazing beauty recommendations and during the episode she shares some of her top beauty picks from the year with some really excellent and affordable skincare that has made a huge difference to her skin and makeup products that she can't get enough of (of all which I now want).This is a lovely episode. Enjoy it Outspoken Beauties!

It's my final episode of Feelgood December and today I'm chatting to the founder of the most creative and original fragrance destination I've ever been lucky enough to step foot in, The Experimental Perfume Club.Emmanuelle Moeglin is a top perfumer who wanted to do things a bit differently. She created EPC to enable us customers to get hands on with fragrance and combine her creations to make something that is personalised.I love the way that Emmanuelle took a risk and did something totally different. That risk has most definitely paid off! Enjoy getting to know this wonderful woman xx

In this episode of Feelgood December I'm getting to know the wonderful Dominic Hawksley who is the CEO of the utterly fabulous brand Olverum.Dominic tells us the story of how his family came about acquiring a truly magical bath oil and how this led to the shaking up of a brand that has become so loved that it was even granted a Royal Warrant this year.During our chat Dominic also talks about how he has widened the Olverum offering and the exacting standards, quality and thought that goes into every single product.Olverum is a feelgood brand if ever there was one and their bath oil is for me a true mood lifter and shifter.I'm so grateful to them for being a part of Feelgood December and am so excited to share their story with you.

In this episode of Feelgood December I'm chatting to the wonderful Sam Boniface about what makes this awesome brand so special and why things are set to get even more exciting for them.Thanks to Avon and all of the extraordinary brands that have taken part in Feelgood December and contributed to mental health workshops for teenagers.

It's the last Bryony and Nicola episode of 2025 and we've got lots to chat about including:Bryony's special family whistleThe Christmas decoration trickX rated Jelly CatsBryony's very special relationship with cotton woolUsing boobs to warm things upWhen men wear tracksuit bottoms and why it makes us feel uncomfortableWhy Bryony might see my dad in ThailandAnd of course we have some beauty products to tell you aboutPrepare for a bit of a naughty episode with lots of laughter xx

In this episode I'm talking through some of my top products of the year including makeup, skincare, some excellent fragrance brands and more.I'm also having an honest chat about the way that beauty experts recommend products and what I think needs to change.Make sure you tune in on Sunday for a very funny episode with Bryony xx

Get ready for the musings of a woman who is definitely feeling the pre-Christmas overwhelm.I'm chatting about everything from xmas nails to piercings to why it's OK not to have your sh*t together to one of the best collagen brands to therapy to xmas gifts and all in 10 minutes. Wow!Enjoy this my wonderful Outspoken Beauties xx

I'm so happy to welcome the wonderful dermatologist and founder of Joonbyrd body care, Dr Alexis Granite, as my next guest on Feelgood December.Alexis is so well respected in the industry and I love the work she does in the dermatology space. I also adore her bodycare brand Joonbyrd where she's worked really hard to combine beautiful ingredients with exceptional and mood boosting scents.Thank you Alexis and Joonbyrd for taking part in Feelgood December and by doing so, for donating money to confidence workshops for teenagers and women.Enjoy getting to know this wonderful woman and her fabulous brand.

Feelgood December is back. In this mini-series I'm talking to founders and ambassadors from some of the very best and most caring beauty brands around.In this episode I'm so excited to welcome Susie Ma, the fabulous founder of Tropic Skincare back to the podcast.Susie is one of the most inspiring women I've ever met and during the episode we catch up on all of the amazing work that they've done at Tropic this year. Susie also chats about her new role as a mum and has really exciting news about her plans for 2026.I love Susie for her energy, honesty and authentic and powerful desire to make a difference.