Outspoken Beauty
by Nicola Bonn
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!
Episodes
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Tara Tan- The Woman Who Wants To Change Our Oral Health
*This episode is in partnership with Grin Oral Health* In this episode I'm talking to a woman who I'm so lucky to have been working with over the past couple of months. Tara Tan is a truly inspiring entrepreneur who when she became a mum realised that she needed so much more from the oral health...
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Bryony and Nicola - Celebrity Face-lifts, Grand Hotels and Beauty Products We Love
I am so happy that Bryony is back. We have so much to catch up on during the episode and chat about: Rumours that Trinny and Susannah are bringing What Not To Wear back Why we love Katherine Ryan's honesty My spa weekend in Eastbourne and why it made my arms ache so much that I couldn't sleep…
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Ingeborg van Lotringen - The OG Beauty Boss
She was the award-winning Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan Magazine for 14 years, she's the author of Great Skin: Secrets The Beauty Industry Doesn't Tell You and she is the most honest, intelligent and outspoken beauty expert I know. The incredible Ingeborg van Lotringen returns to Outspoken…
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Dr Zoe Williams - Alcohol, Friends and A Brilliant Breathing Technique
In this episode I'm welcoming the amazing Dr Zoe Williams who has teamed up with the alcohol education charity Drink Aware for the Find Your Balance Campaign campaign, which promotes alcohol moderation through the free My Drink Aware app. During the episode Zoe and I are talking about how easy it...
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Dr Sam Bunting - Forgotten Essentials, Proven Actives & Skincare Truths
It's a total pleasure to welcome Dr Sam Bunting back to Outspoken Beauty. In this episode Sam's cutting through all the skincare noise and reminding us about how we should be caring for our skin and the ingredients and actives that make the most difference. We're also talking about her brilliant...
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Dr Sophie Shotter - Swapping Anti-Ageing Treatments For Excellent Skin Health
*This episode is supported by Aesthetic Source* It's such a pleasure to welcome the truly brilliant Dr Sophie Shotter back on the podcast. In this episode Sophie and I are chatting about the shift in the types of treatments that are now on offer, specifically those that offer incredible skin...
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Joyce Connor - This Episode Is Guaranteed To Make You Feel Positive and Joyful!
She's definitely called Joyce for a reason. In this episode I'm chatting to one of the most positive and joyful women I've ever met, the makeup artist and beauty writer Joyce Connor. Joyce's story is one of following her heart, making brave decisions and forging her dream career (all whilst being…
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The Beauty Editor - Perdita Nouril With This Week's Beauty News
Perdi Nouril IS The Beauty Editor (said in a gravelly, filmy voice) This week we're talking: Puppy yoga and products for dogs Tik Tok skincare misinformation Big news about M&S Beauty Head to toe skincare Enjoy my gorgeous Outspoken Beauties
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Break Out Of The Cage - Divina De Campo on Being Unapologetically You
What an absolute joy to welcome one of the stars of the very first series of RuPaul's Drag Race onto the podcast. My guest in this episode is the amazing Divina De Campo! Divina is in the midst of one of the most challenging roles of her career (well 14 roles in total). She's taking on the role…
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Outspoken Beauty x Gatineau: Glowing The French Way and A Female Founder Like No Other
*This episode is part of a wider partnership with Gatineau Skincare* In this episode I'm chatting to the amazing Heather Berry. Heather is the Sales and Marketing Director of Gatineau Skincare and a woman who I have been getting to know over the last few months. (She's funny, outspoken and...
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The Outspoken Beauty Editor - The Vitamin C Episode
Perdi Nouril is the Beauty Editor of Women's Health and I'm so lucky that she also joins me each week to do deep dives into the beauty industry, ingredients, trends and more. I also love the fact that she's not afraid to be outspoken. This week we're having a much needed chat/reminder about why...
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The Outspoken Review- The Final Clue, Exciting Plans and Advent Calendar Overload
In this week's Outspoken Review I'll be telling you about some of the incredible things that I've got planned for you over the next few months. I'm also going to give you the final clue for the Win £1000 Worth of Beauty Products competition. Finally I have a list of favourite products of the…
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We're Not Lazy - We're Overstimulated!
Feeling exhausted and just want to sleep the whole time? In this episode I'm chatting about my realisation that whilst I thought I was switching off, I was actually bombarding my brain and totally over stimulating myself which I think has led to a general feeling of exhaustion. I'll tell you…
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Jo Fairley - The Beauty Bible Goes Iconic
My guest in this episode is beauty royalty. I'm really excited to welcome author, speaker, co-founder of Green & Blacks Chocolate, On The Scent Media AND The Beauty Bible, Josephine Fairley. In this episode, Jo and I are delving into her brand new book, The Beauty Bible, Iconic Edition. Jo and...
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The Outspoken Beauty Editor - This Week's Big Beauty Launches
Beauty editor Perdita Nouril is back and we're chatting about some of the amazing and incredibly inspiring beauty launches we've been to plus why we all need to rediscover Dr Haushka!
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The Outspoken Review - The BEST liquid eyeshadow, living longer and overpriced makeup on Instagram
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm telling you about: The most stunning liquid eye-shadow from MAC and why it beats all the others I've tried A GP's tip for living longer and helping just about every aspect of our health Autumn fashion Why I've fallen back in love with Laura Mercier and lots...
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Bryony and Nicola - The September Reset, Practical Magic and Some Excellent Makeup Tips
Bryony Blake is back for our fortnightly catch up and we've got lots to discuss including September resets and Bryony's amazing experience at the Practical Magic Premiere. We're got some lovely makeup recommendations too. If you'd like to be in with a chance of winning £1000 worth of makeup…
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Win £1000 Worth of Beauty Goodies That I Love!
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm giving you the first of four letters that you'll need to collect in order to be in with a chance of winning £1000 worth of beauty goodies. This is all in celebration of 8 years of the podcast!!* I'll also be talking about the new Trinny London Fearless Skin…
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It’s Never Too Late to Find Yourself: Roxy Bourdillon on Coming Out Later In Life
In this episode I'm chatting to the brilliant editor Editor-In-Chief of Diva Magazine, beauty lover and author of the amazing book What A Girl Wants, Roxy Bourdillon. During the episode we chat about: The incredible lipstick that Roxy swears by How it took Roxy ten years to come out, having lived...
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The Outspoken Beauty Editor: The Lowdown on Sarah Creal's New Makeup Brand for Over 40's and Feeling Let Down By Elizabeth Arden
This week's edition of Outspoken Beauty Editor is an episode of two halves. On the one hand we're celebrating Sarah Creal's new makeup brand (which Perdita will delve into for us) but on the other we're lamenting Elizabeth Arden's decision to go big with anti-ageing messaging. The beauty industry...
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Outspoken Health - These Are The 10 Things All Women Over 40 Should Do To Protect Their Health
Outspoken Beauties! I am so excited to publish the first episode of OUTSPOKEN HEALTH, a brand new series with the utterly brilliant NHS GP (with an expertise in women's health), author and Media Dr, Dr Anisha Patel (@doctorsgetcancertoo). I met Dr Anisha via The Eve Appeal and was so impressed by...
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Cally Beaton - This is What Happens When You're 45 and Joan Rivers Tells You You Should Be A Comedian! (and why it's NEVER too late to chase your dreams.)
I was looking through my interview file the other day and my eyes nearly popped out of my head when I realised that I had somehow forgotten to publish this interview with Cally Beaton which we recorded last year. I mean I LOVED this interview. It inspired me so much and as we did it I was…
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The Outspoken Beauty Editor - These are Some of the biggest Misconceptions About K Beauty
Beauty Editor Perdita Nouril is back and this week we're doing a deep dive into some of the misconceptions around K Beauty. We're talking about what Korean beauty experts REALLY think about topical PDRN, how many steps are really in a typical Korean skincare routine and why the trending Korean...
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A Tribute to Dolly Parton - Outspoken Beauty Style
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Dolly Parton and really wanted to pay tribute to her. In this episode I'm talking about why if there was ever an example of an Outspoken Beauty it's Dolly. I discuss the person who inspired her style, her refusal to please anyone but herself with her...
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Bryony and Nicola: Feisty Therapists, Sibling Horror Stories and Affordable Makeup Gems
Bryony and I are having a long overdue catch up. The last time we saw each other was when we found ourselves on the same Eurostar to Paris...what are the chances! This week we're chatting about: My very strict and feisty therapist Siblings Paris adventures What happens when you get friends from...
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Holiday Anxiety and Really Affordable Eyeshadow Palettes
In this week's minipod I'm chatting about the suprising amount of people who feel anxious when they go on holiday and can't settle for the first few days, often not feeling fully right for a week. I'm also talking about the chaos of coming home after being away and the brilliant, affordable…
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I Loved Who I Was in Paris
In this little episode I talk about the chaos of coming back from my holiday and how a couple of days in Paris helped me reconnect with a side of myself that I haven't acknowledged in a long long time. I also chat about things to do with the kids in Paris and the things I liked (and didn't like…
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How to Become More French (and much more confident)
In this little episode recorded from France I'm reflecting on what I've learning about confidence, especially having really observed the amazing women here. I also compare becoming more self-confident to overcoming anxiety. It's a gradual process, you need to take yourself out of your comfort…
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From The Vault: Anna Newton and Lily Pebbles - How to edit your beauty stash
I'm on my hols so am re-releasing one an oldie but a real goodie! It's with the amazing Anna Newton aka The Anna Edit and Lily Pebbles. Enjoy!! In this episode I'm joined by Lily Pebbles and The Anna Edit to talk about how to pick and choose the very best beauty products and let go of the rest....
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All The Skincare I've Brought to France and The Best SPF/Anti-Oxidant I've Come Across
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...
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Bryony and Nicola - Shocks at Centre Parks, Sisterly Overprotectiveness and Dupes
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!
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International Lipstick Day Special With Eileen G'Sell
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...
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Genevieve Turley - On Career Explosions, New Homes and The Power of A Woman
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...
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The Outspoken Review - SPF for dry, sensitive skin, Battle of the body oils and the serum I keep going back to
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....
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If You're Thinking of Having Microneedling, You Need To Hear This!
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...
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Perdita Nouril - These are the BEST Beauty Recommendations
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...
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The Outspoken Review: Simmering Scents, Shimmering Oils and Something to Make You Feel Better About Yourself
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...
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Bryony and Nicola - Bryony vs The Bouncer, Keeping Cool and Iconic Beauty Brands
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...
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The Outspoken Review - This Week's Beauty Picks
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...
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Stop Buying the Hype - Exposing Skincare Myths with Lorna Bowes
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...
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The Beauty Editor - Perdita Nouril on SPF Misinformation
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.
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The Outspoken Review - My Beauty-Full Day!
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...
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Bryony and Nicola-All You Can Eat Buffets, Heatwave Makeup and The Hot Sound Guy
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...
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The Outspoken Review - My Evening Routine
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...
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Laura Geller - The OG Beauty Influencer
*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…
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The Outspoken Review - My Morning Routine
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.
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Dr Jennifer Owens - The No BS Aesthetician With Incredible Advice and Views on Injectables
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...
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Beauty News and Views with Perdita Nouril - Beauty Pie Issues, Psychic Facials and Cat's Arse PR
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...
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The Outspoken Review - The Perfect Moisturiser To Use Under Tretinoin and A Truly Innovative SPF
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…
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Bryony and Nicola - Fashion Ruts, Chat GPT Relationships and Beauty Recommendations
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...
About this show
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!
Hosted by
Nicola Bonn