Outspoken Beauty

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.

I'm so excited to publish the first in a little series of very special episodes just for December.This month you'll be hearing from some amazing brands who have done some truly excellent things this year. They are brands who do so much more than sell products....they work hard to do serious good.I've got the wonderful co-founders of Nursem to get things going. For those of you who have never encountered this amazing brand, it's all started during the pandemic when nurse Antonia (who is the co-founder) found that her hands were raw and bleeding. She joined forces with her husband to create the most wonderful hand cream that made a huge difference not only to her hands but to the hands of hundreds of medical staff.The rest is history. The brand has grown and now encompasses other skin loving ingredients. And as you'll hear, for every product purchased, they gift a month's worth to nurses and midwives.What a brand and what a couple. Can't wait for you to get to know them!If you'd like 20% off at nursem.co.uk just use the code OUTSPOKEN.

The gorgeous birthday girl Bryony Blake is back and this week we're chatting about:When Chat GPT goes rogueWhat happens when a teenager, a mother and a rabbit are all hormonal at the same timeBryony's Birthday adventuresMy very unexpected Instagram followerBryony's strange alternative career choiceLoads of fabulous beauty products.We had so much fun recording this and hope you enjoy it xx

I wasn't sure whether to do a Good Friday themed episode as I have mixed feelings about it BUT I decided that I couldn't resist sharing some of the genuinely good deals that I've come across.During the episode I'm focusing on great deals from some of my favourite brands including:Medik8Geek and GorgeousAyu CosmeticsIT CosmeticsErborianNeomScamp and DudeAnthropologieElemisKliraand more.Happy shopping xx

*This episode is in partnership with Geek and Gorgeous Skincare*In this brilliant episode I'm getting to know the AMAZING Judit Ràcz.Judit is one of the most passionate skincare geeks I've ever come across and is the woman behind one of my favourite websites for demystifying skincare ingredients - https://incidecoder.com/Having spent years studying skincare and helping us to get our head around different ingredients, Judit decided to train to become a formulator and went on to co-found one of my top skicnare brands of all time - Geek and Gorgeous.During the episode we'll hear about Judit's extraordinary journey and why Geek and Gorgeous really does stand out in a world of often over-priced skincare that doesn't always deliver.Fellow skincare geeks, you're going to love this.

It was so lovely to catch up with Perdita this week. We cover lots including:Female health..smears, intimate scans and why Laura Dowlings Ted Talk is an absolutely must listen for women of all ages.The fragrance that I am absolutely swooning overLots of beauty recommendationsTeenage skincareand more.Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

In this week's Outspoken Review I've got a couple of lovely Christmas gift ideas for you. I'm also talking through a list of really brilliant beauty products including a beautiful glowy serum, a refillable brow pencil, a plumping, tinted lip balm and the most incredible organic and natural fragrance.Finally I'll talk about the thing that slightly ruined my shopping experience at Violette FR.

In this week's episode Bryony Blake is back and we're chatting about all sorts, including....Snoring devicesWhen surprises go wrongGladiators liveThe pressure to have childrenWhy baggy fashion isn't for everyoneear plugseye linerWhy we'd be terrible at taking drugsLash liftsand lots more......

Beauty Editor Perdita Nouril is back and this week we're chatting about all the things we're using and loving that are making us feel cosy and Novemberish, including amazing home fragrance, bath products and sumptuous body oils.We also have a good natter about some of the biggest beauty gossip of the week.

In this week's episode of The Outspoken Review I'm giving my opinion on Shay Mitchell's new brand Rini. It's a skincare brand aimed at toddlers and as you can imagine I have some pretty strong views about it!Next I'm chatting about a truly brilliant and affordable skincare brand, the eyeliner that I'll be wearing non-stop and the most beautiful home fragrance brand that is truly worth it's luxury price tag.Enjoy! xx

It was such a pleasure to get to know Nicola Roberts during this episode.Nicola, who is currently starring as Persephone in the West End production of the musical Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre joined me for the best chat where she really opened up about what it was like being judged for her appearance in her Girls Aloud Days and how she has learnt to truly love and accept herself.We talk about relationships, feelign positive about ageing and also about how she looks after her sensitive skin. After our recording Nicola was off to do an event with Aveeno who she has been working with to promote their really beautiful new Age Renewal Range which is really gentle but powerful. Their entire campaign is about ageing gratefully and Nicola is the face of it. As you can imagine, this is totally up my street and I enjoyed learning more about this too.All in all, this is a great episode and it was lovely to get to meet a woman who has really taken control of her career and life in the best and most inspiring way possible.

In this week's episode of Beauty News and Views, Beauty Editor Perdita Nouril joins me for our weekly chat about all the latest going ons in the beauty industry.We chat about Augustinus Bader's latest partnership and why it doesn't sit quite right with us, new warnings from the BBC about LED Masks and what they're capable (or not) of, the new cult brand that's come over to the UK from France and all things retinoids.Enjoy xx

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm reminiscing about the most embarrassing Bonfire Night of my life and why I thought it would cost me a very new relationship.I've also got some stunning beauty products to tell you about. There's the most INCREDIBLE lip oil with a perfect berry tint, the shower oil of dreams, the yummiest of fragrances and the best hair repair mask in the business.Enjoy xx

In this week's edition of Outspoken Mental Health I'm talking about why I decided to tell my anxiety story in a national newspaper and the reactions (in some cases truly shocking) that there have been to it.I also chat about how I hid my anxiety for years and what made me decide to share it even though it might risk me getting judged.

Bryony is back and this week we're getting excited about Halloween and the look that she's going to create plus the funniest costume idea ever.We're also talking about my chronic constipation (nice), the perfect dress brand that Bryony has discovered, the fragrance brand Boadicea and so much more.Enjoy your fortnightly dose of the brilliant Bryony Blake xx

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm getting all excited about Violette Fr going into Liberty and tell you about my favourite products in the collection.I also tell you about the new fragrance that I've fallen utterly in love with and discuss why we need to take a step back from all the menopause info we're being fed.

*This episode is part of a wider panel project with This Is Silk. *In this episode I welcome back Sonal Keay who is the founder of multi-award winning, B Corp certified, skincare brand This is Silk.Since we last caught up, Sonal has done a trial with 100 of the Outspoken Beauty Panellists who tested her Power Up Silk Concentrate with really great results.During the episode we chat about how her amazing brand has evolved, the lengths she goes to to ensure that her products do what they claim they will and why silk is an ingredient that benefits our skin in numerous ways.

This episode is supported by Dr Paw Paw. Together we have been raising awareness of mental health and raising money for the amazing charity Young Minds. You can still buy our special lip balm sets here. All profits got directly to Young Minds.In this special episode of Outspoken Mental Health, the amazing journalist, makeup artist and rosacea educator Rose Gallagher joins me to talk about the implications that skin conditions can have on mental health and the action that we can take to help our young people to navigate this.Rose chats through her own experience of rosacea and how she dealt with it when she was young. She then goes on to give incredible advice around dealing with skin conditions both mentally and physically.This is a great episode for adults and younger people alike and I'm so grateful to Rose for always being so open and honest about her expericences.

*This Episode is In Partnership with Wild Nutrition*In this episode I'm chatting to Isabelle Nunn. Isabelle is a registered clinical nutritional therapist with a Master's in Pharmacy and is also the Head of Nutrition at Wild Nutrition which is one of my most trusted supplement brands.During the episode we chat about general health, particularly in peri-menopause and the things that we can do to help ourselves feel stronger and better. We also discuss the way that Wild Nutrition work (you have a free talk with a nutritionist so that you can work out the supplements that you might need) and what makes their supplements stand apart.Finally we delve into the world of collagen and hear from two of the Outspoken Beauty Panellists who have been trialling the Wild Nutrition marine collagen and the positive results they have seen.I really hope you enjoy this incredibly informative episode and that it helps you get your head round the often confusing world of supplements.

Perdita Nouril, Beauty editor of Women's Health is back and this week we're talking about:The 6/7 craze The Jo Malone London Christmas offeringWhy Angela Flanders is the place to go Perdita's scalp close upAnd much moreEnjoy xx

In this week's episode of The Outspoken Review I talk about my frustration at the amount of money that people are trying to make out of us perimenopausal women and why I won't be buying a mushroom latte any time soon.I also chat about skincare and the fact that there are so many new and exciting ingredients around which ironically have led me to embrace a simple and comprehensive routine with products that I know and trust.Get in touch any time via my Instagram @outspokenbeautynicola.

This series is possible because of the brilliant support from Dr Paw Paw. Find the Outspoken Beauty x Dr Paw Paw lip-balms here . All profits go to Young Minds!In this special episode of Outspoken Mental Health (Kids), I'm speaking to Natasha Thomas who is an Advisor on the Young Minds Parents Helpline.Natasha chats about the current mental health issues that our young people are navigating and gives some incredible advice about how to navigate some of them. She also talks about the invaluable helplines that Young Minds offer and the kind of help and direction that you can expect when you call them.Find out about the Parents Helpline here and thanks again to Dr Paw Paw for their huge generosity and support.

Apologies for the slightly X-Rated title but Bryony is back and a lot has been happening.In this episode you'll hear about:An eventful visit to the old peoples homeSomething awful that Waffle the rabbit has been doingAn unlikely rap artist who sings about unexpected subject matters......which leads to a conversation about what we'd do if we had a penis for a dayUncomfortable datesMounjaroand of course lots of beauty reviews.Enjoy xx

This episode is in partnership with Keeo HairIn this week's minipod I'm talking to top UK trichologist Kate Holden about some of the reasons that we struggle with hair loss, damage and weakness and what we can do about them.Kate is an ambassador for Keeo Hair, a brand that I have used and loved since I discovered them a couple of years ago. Keeo was founded by an amazing hairdresser called Alfredo de Benedictis who has done a lot of research into the damage caused by hair tools, realising that it's not just heat but tension from pulling, clamping and dragging that causes us so many issues. He addressed this by making the most amazing tools that are engineered to glide rather than pull.During this mini episode Kate gives us an insight into why Keeo stands out in a market that has largely ignored the tension issue. She also gives lots of really excellent hair tips, some of which might surprise you.

THIS EPISODE IS IN COLLABORATION WITH DR PAW PAW. Together, we're raising mental health awareness and as much money as possible for the incredible charity Young Minds. You can buy our lip-balms here. 100% of profits go to Young Minds.In this week's episode of Outspoken Mental Health I'm talking to Daisy Greenwell who is one of the founders of the Smartphone Free Childhood Movement.During the episode Daisy tells me why and how the movement started and how it's gained unprecedented traction across the UK.We also talk about the proven reasons that smartphones have a negative effect on our childrens' mental health and how even if you've already allowed your child to have one, there are still things that you can do to protect them.This is an inspiring and insightful episode and shows that when we come together we really do have power!