Outspoken Beauty

Due to popular demand, in this holiday minipod, I'm telling to about many of the beauty products that I packed for my holiday to France.I'm including a miraculous device that has totally (well 97%) taken the itch out of my many mozzie bites, an SPF that has absolutely blown my mind (the science and ingredients are out of this world) and the easiest and most fantastic body product ever.There's so much more packed into this little episode.Enjoy mes cheries xx

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 stratosphericHer journey to becing a comedianHer recent big show in the West EndLife and home changesLots of empowering insights about womenBeautyAnd 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 hybridA Balm that will melt your makeup awayMy body oil picksA great SPF for dry, sensitive skinThe serum I keep going back toand 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 timeWhy they realised that they had to take matters into their own handsThe questions we should all be asking when we have an aesthetic treatmentThe risks of micro-needling and what we need to look out forHow to tell if a beauty practitioner has the right qualificationsWhy Sharp Standards will help both beauty practitioners and customers to feel more confidentWhy we should all be more aware of what can go wrong when we have beauty treatmentsThis 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 heatwaveAn affordable face cream that is as good as the light version of Charlotte Tilbury's Magic CreamSome amazing Korean makeupYou'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 LibertyThe Flo app and what it's teaching me about my anxietyWhy I love M and S fashion but the one reason it's not working brilliantly for meThe K Beauty lip gloss that I bought today and why it's so different to anything I've ever triedThe 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 bobGoing rogue at all you can eat buffetsThe hot sound guy who should be Prime MinisterBryony's AMAZING makeup tips for hot weatherand 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 usedAn innovative, non-greasy SPF currently being tested by the Outspoken Beauty Trialling Panel and what they think of it so farFrench beauty must havesA hero product from Lixirskinand much more.

It's Bryony time and we've got lots to chat about including:The big wedding dress disaster storyFashion ruts when you have big boobsChat GPT relationship issuesFabulous fragrancesOur beauty recommendationsThere'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

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm chatting about the affordable serum I keep going back to, the luxurious hand cream that smalls out of this world, why I wish I could afford to keep buying a particular spf and why I'm so sick of the Clean Girl trend.Enjoy xx

I'm so happy to finally welcome the founder of PHENOMENAL makeup brand Hildun onto the podcast. Suzy Griffin Dunne is such a brilliant personality with a background in both beauty writing and makeup artistry.Suzy's creation of Hildun has really inspired me. Every product is so carefully thought through and is such a pleasure to use. I know that you'll love getting to know the woman behind it and hearing her story. It's one of ambition, graft and Suzy is bound to make you laugh too - she's a true Outspoken Beauty.

I am sitting here writing up this week's Outspoken Review in my knickers. I'm sweating in places that I didn't know could sweat and I'm frequently spritzing the poor, over-heated rabbit with water.Anyway, heat aside, I have some lovely products to tell you about this week including a brilliant SPF, the best tinted lip balm (that I've been using as a highlighter too), minty freshness from Neom, some mind-blowing fragrances and two simple but impressive recipes.Enjoy fellow Outspoken Beauties xx

In this episode I'm chatting to cosmetic scientist and The Good Housekeeping Institute's Innovation Tester Juliet Heaton.Juliet is in charge of rigorously testing products against their claims in the Institute's lab to make sure that they actually deliver on their claims.During the episode we have a really interesting chat about how clever marketing can lead us to believe things about our beauty products that simply aren't true and why some of the social media personalities who recommend things to us may be aligned with brands or at a basic level, recommend products that work for their skin but that are useless for us.Juliet's job is to use tech that can really prove (or mis-prove) product claims and tell us about the brands and products that stand out and will deliver on their promises.We also chat about the inaugural GHI Believe In Beauty Awards, the winners of which which have now been announced. We'll chat about some of the winners and whzt makes the products stand out.This is such a great episode and in a world of too much information and choice, it will help you find the beauty products that really work.

In this week's Outspoken Review I have some real treats in store... the most beautiful, glowy SPF and another game-changer that has been 6 years in the making.I'll also tell you all about the absolutely beautiful new Acqua di Parma discovery kit , my fabulous sound bath experience, why I'm not really enjoying the "clean girl aesthetic" at the moment and lots more.

Scientist, dietician and author Dr Emily Leeming is back for another incredible episode about our gut health and this time we're chatting about fibre. Whilst on paper fibre sounds pretty boring, Emily is here to prove that it is quite the opposite. There is so much research showing just how vital it is for our health and wellbeing and Emily is here to tell us about all the latest scientific findings and how we can apply them easily to our own diets.Emily is never about taking food away but about adding bits here and there that add up to make a big difference. She'll tell you more about this during the episode.Emily also talks about her new book Fibre Power which is a must read. It's full of easy tips, tricks and recipes and I recommend it wholeheartedly.What a brilliant and important episode this is!

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm talking about:My experience of the new Lisa Eldridge cheek and lip balmA shampoo and conditioner that are making my hair look amazing and healthA new moisturising face mist that I can't get enough ofThe power of Baobaband lots more

I am so excited to finally be able to publish this episode with the utterly brilliant GP and media health spokesperson Dr Anisha Patel.Anisha had always been a GP who specialised in women's health and then in 2018 she was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer and it made her even more certain that she wanted to make a difference. Since then she has made it her absolute mission to help us navigate our health by delivering factually correct information, tackling misinformation and raising awareness of a broad range of issues including women's health, menopause, cancer, mental health and well-being to people of all backgrounds.Like me, Dr Anisha is also an ambassador for the life-changing charity The Eve Appeal. Every May is "Get Lippy month" where they work extra hard to raise awareness of the five types of gynaecological cancers, raise as much money as possible for the vital research they contribute to (and their support for women) AND this month they're pushing against medical misinformation online.In this episode, Anisha and I are talking about her own journey and then move on to talking through the five types of cancer and all the things we women should be looking out for. We go on to talk about how to navigate misinformation and to advocate for ourselves with our drs.Thank you SO much to The Eve Appeal for all that they do and for making this episode possible. If you would like to Get Lippy and get vital information check out the Eve Appeal website here.

In this week's Outspoken Review I'll be chatting about:Josh Fletcher's incredible new bookWhat the amazing aesthetician Pam Marshall thinks of the Zip HaloThe new MAC liquid eyeshadowsLaura Geller makeupA phenomenal foot cream for members of the Foot Improvement Society.

Yay! It's Bryony Blake time and she has got loads of makeup wisdom to share with us.We're also talking about:My strange experience with a psychicMen's dressing gownsInfluencer eventsand the crazy world of AIEnjoy Outspoken Beauties :0)

Beauty editor Perdita Nouril returns and this week we're talking about Cult Beauty's decision to pull their ads from GB News, how AI is already causing issues in the beauty marketing space and we're also hearing about Perdi's big interview with a Spice Girl!

In this week's edition of The Outspoken Review I'm telling you about:My Charlotte Tilbury makeover and the products I choseA great spray for helping with back and arm spotsA beautiful lip liner that doesn't budgeA phenomenal pedicure that gets rid of dead skin more effectively than any others I've tried.Enjoy!

In this little episode I'm chatting about gut health. I was looking through my books the other day, came across and devoured Dr Emily Leeming's "Genius Gut". It's a book I've read before (I've also interviewed her on this very podcast) and it is absolutely AMAZING!I'm now feeling very inspired to sort my microbiome (and constipation) out and am chatting through some of the wisdom I've (re) learnt and why I think everyone needs to read it.

This episode is in partnership with Spotlight Oral CareI've been so looking forward to publishing this episode as it's brimming with information that I know will help you.I'm chatting to the brilliant dentist and co-founder of Spotlight, Dr Vanessa Creaven. I've been a fan of both Vanessa and her brand for many years. It's all about education and products that are gentle, well researched and actually make a difference to my teeth.I was really excited when Vanessa wanted to work with the Outspoken Beauty Trialling Panel who have been testing her whitening powder and toothpaste plus mouth tape for the past month. You'll hear their honest reviews at the end of the episode.Before that, Vanessa and I are doing a proper dental health 101 where we talk about gentle whitening, flossing, removing stains, gum care and so much more. We also chat about the greater health benefits of good dental care, why dental routines are a bit like skincare ones and Vanessa puts some TikTok myths to bed once and for all.I LOVE this episode and Vanessa and hope you get loads out of it.

The gorgeous beauty editor Perdita is back and this week she's been researching dark showers, chatting to one of the world's most iconic makeup artists and trying out a brand new brain massage!!

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm talking about the dry shampoo that basically washes your hair, the barrier cream that is great for rosacea and sandwiching with your retinoid, an amazing French shampoo that gives great volume and lots more.I'll also be reflecting on a brilliant panel event I went to at the Houses of Parliament this morning. It was led by Dermalogica who are making incredible changes in the microneedling world.Enjoy the episode and let me know if there's anything that you'd like me to review for you. Find me on Instagram @outspokenbeautynicola.

The utterly fabulous Bryony Blake is back for our fortnightly dose of fun and beauty.

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm reflecting on the wonderful launch of Dr Marine Vincent's utterly brilliant book "The French Skincare Bible", which I attended last night.The event was really joyful and there were so many brilliant people there, many of whom I hadn't seen in ages. It was paticularly nice to catch up with the lovely Dr Emma Craythorne and her friend and colleague Dr Ellie Rashid. Ellie and I had a long and really interesting chat about PDRN ake Polynucleotides aka salmon sperm dna in skincare and I'll be going into detail about it during the episode.I'll also talk through some of my favourite French pharmacy products that were in my beautiful goody bag and why I love them.I hope you enjoy this episode :0)

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