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 ...
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In this week's mini minipod recorded on my holiday in France I get outspoken about an article I read about facelifts for women over 40 which then leads me to chat about current beauty standards, what I think we should actually be spending our money on and why and all in just over 5 minutes!! I really am Le grand grump but I think for good reason an…
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French Pharmacy Recommendations From My French Beauty Icon
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In this special episode recorded in France I talk about my longheld love of French pharmacies and why even though we can now get many of the products in the UK, there is still something really magical about buying beauty products the French way. I start by going through some of the brilliant bits and pieces that I've found in the local French Pharm…
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It's become traditional for me to record holiday minipods and this is the first little catch up from France. In this episode I'm telling you about some of the things I'm doing on holiday to help me with my Redefine Youth* project. (I'm having so much fun doing this and it is totally changing the way I think about myself and life in general). I also…
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Dr Emma Leeming - The Sense Speaking Gut Expert Who Will Help You Truly Understand How To Care For Your Microbiome
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What a refreshing and enlightening interview this was! Dr Emily Leeming is a true gut expert (not one of the many people online who purport to be one) who has studied our microbiomes more than anyone I've ever encountered and is on a mission to help us feel better by looking after our "2nd brains" in a simple yet really effective way. During the ep…
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In this week's minipod I'm sharing wisdom from some of the most brilliant women that I've spoken to.... wisdom about mental health, wisdom about chasing your career dreams, wisdom about womens health and why vaginal oestroegen might help you with a plethora of issues including UTIs and incontinence. I also needed to add a bit of beauty in so you'll…
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Bryony and Nicola - Aliens, Funghi Festivals and Luscious Lipbalms
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Bryony and I have such a great catch up this week. As ever we cover a lot of ground including: The weirdest argument that I've ever had with Chris (involving green icing and aliens) Bryony's hippy festival experience My tips for overcoming a very embarrassing situation The best top ever that can be worn without a bra Bryony's ultimate lip treatment…
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Anna Mathur - Stop Avoiding Uncomfortable Truths and You Might Just Change Your Life!
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My guest in this episode is psychotherapist, bestselling author, speaker and incredible human being Anna Mathur. Anna talks about mental health in the most approachable of ways, often opening up about her own challenges and sharing how she has overcome them. She has written a series of exceptional books aimed at new mothers but her most recent one,…
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Minipod - Skincare and Makeup Must Haves and #RedefineYouth Update
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In this week's Minipod I'm talking about my return to using skincare brand Klira (now that my barrier is finally repaired) and the huge difference that I've seen already. I also mention an excellent eye makeup remover for sensitive eyes, my absolute top makeup brand of the moment and some more truly great products. I'm also updating you on #redefin…
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A Beauty-Full Catch Up With Alex Steinherr
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In this episode I have a long overdue catch up with Beauty Editor and digital creator Alessandra Steinherr. Alex was the Beauty Director of Glamour Magazine for over a decade and then launched her own beauty consultancy business. As well as being hugely popular on social media, Alex is currently the beauty editor of The Glossary Magazine. During th…
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Mini Mini Pod - The Best Glowy Bronzer and A Cleanser For When Your Skin Needs Comfort
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The Mini Mini Pod is back with two really excellent recommendations (if I do say so myself). The bronzer in particular has become my new favourite makeup item xxBy Global Media & Entertainment
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Carlton Connell - The All Singing, All Dancing MD of Tropic Skincare is Redefining Youth!
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This episode is supported and (em)powered by Tropic Skincare I am so excited to introduce you one of the kindest, funniest, biggest personalities in the beauty industry. Carlton Connell is the MD of Tropic Skincare and during this episode he tells me about his incredible journey from West End star to the heart of the beauty industry and how a chanc…
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*Tropic Skincare are supporting the entire #RedefineYouth project* In this week's minipod I'm telling you about something that I've been planning for a long time. For the next couple of months or so I'm challenging us to think about being youthful in a whole new way and in doing so, to hopefully change how we feel about ourselves forever. During th…
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Bryony and Nicola - Nautical Misadventures In Ibiza, Taking Progesterone Like Gollum and Your Beauty Questions Answered
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It's your fortnightly dose of Bryony Blake style shenanigans. This week we're talking about: Boat parties in Ibiza (with beds) An extremely unsexy moment involving progesterone and an unfortunate pose Where Bryony was when all the computers stopped working We answer lots of your beauty questions and there's an amazing fragrance recommendation. I th…
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Semra Haksever - The Modern Day Witch Who Wants Us To Own Our Power and Embrace our Lives
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It's not every day you get to chat to a real life, modern day witch and my conversation with Semra Haksever @mamamooncandles is something I'll never forget. Semra describes herself as an eclectic witch, intuitive, healer and empath and I love her description of what a witch is: “A witch is a woman who emerges from deep within herself. She is a woma…
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Minipod - Going Through Lots of Excellent New Beauty Releases
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There are so many brilliant new products around and I was in the mood for a good delve into what I'm liking and testing at the moment for this week's minipod. I'll be talking about a new barrier loving skincare live from the derm who treats Lady Gaga and The Kardashian's, a beautiful moisturising emulsion from one of Lisa Eldridge's favourite brand…
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Claudia Talsma - The Fabulous Co- Founder of Rosalique
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It was such a pleasure to record this episode! Claudia Talsma is one of the loveliest people I have come across in the beauty industry and is also co-founder of some truly excellent brands including Rosalique which is specifically for those of us who struggle with sensitive, rosacea prone skin. As well as doing great things in beauty, Claudia lives…
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Mini Mini Pod - The Incredibly Affordable, Feel Good Scent That Everyone Needs This Summer!
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Let's start the week with a recommendation for the ultimate feel good, refreshing and quite frankly gorgeous scent that you'll be splashing all over yourself this summer.By Global Media & Entertainment
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Lan Nguyen-Grealis - The Unconventional Story of A Superstar Makeup Artist
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In this episode I get to know the exceptionally talented makeup artist Lan Nguyen-Grealis aka Lans London. Lan is a world renownded artist and is the woman behind many of the most famous faces around including Raye and Paloma Faith. During the episode we chat about Lan's incredible journey and how this self taught artist went from doing makeovers f…
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Minipod - Microblading, Progesterone Pessaries and Gentle Skincare
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This week's minipod is a bit of a catch up. I chat about my (really positive) experience of micro-blading, why I'm taking progesterone pessaries and what my hormones are doing and where I'm at with my skincare.By Global Media & Entertainment
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Bryony and Nicola - Spiritual Awakenings, Makeup Artist Life and Relationship Insecurities
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The lovely and super talented makeup artist Bryony Blake is back and this week we're chatting about my interview with a real life witch and the quesitonable experience I had with a psychic. Bryony has had an amazing makeup experience and we're chatting about relationships where we felt inferior to our other halves. There's also Bryony's experience …
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MiniMini Pod - This fragrance will give you an instant lift and seriously helps me when I feel anxious!
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In today's Mini Mini Pod I talk about the amazing benefits of The Nue Co's fragrance Forest Lungs and how I use it when I'm feeling below par.By Global Media & Entertainment
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Laura Dowling: This Pharmacist Will Help You Understand and Take Control of Your Health!
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Laura Dowling is the person that every woman needs in her life and I'm so happy to have her as my guest in this incredibly informative episode. Laura, who is a highly experienced pharmacist, wants women to learn how to take control of their health and spends a lot of her time demystifying and debunking myths about medication and medical conditions.…
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Minipod - Sensual Scent, Sex Toys and Anxiety Update
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In this week's minipod I'm answering some of questions that you asked me on Instagram. Amongst other things I cover "pheremone scents" that smell irresistibly sensual when worn alone but also layer perfectly. I'm also talking about my favourite sex toy, how my anxiety is and I chat through my favourite mascaras. Loved recording this. Feel free to s…
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My Tried and Tested Summer Holiday Beauty Edit
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In this episode I'm listing some of my favourite summer holiday products. (It's like one big rain fest in the UK at the moment so I'm indulging in a bit of escapism). I can absolutely vouch for all of the products I talk about. They do what they say they will and many of them are an utter pleasure to use and fill me with instant holiday joy. From f…
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In this week's mini mini pod I'm talking about a product that really helps to calm me down. I also mention how you can cleverly use scent to make positive associations that will help you when things are more challenging.By Global Media & Entertainment
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Katie Sturino - The Mega Babe Who Oprah Loves and Who Wants You to Wear Your Bikini With Pride!
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My guest this week is the perfect woman to listen to if you're already getting stressed at the thought of wearing a bikini this summer. Katie Sturino is a body acceptance advocate, founder of the amazing brand Megababe (they do the best anti-chafe stick in the business) and author of the brilliant book "Body Talk". During the episode we talk about …
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Minipod - Makeup Recommendations From One of The World's Top Makeup Artists!
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This week I had the honour of interviewing Lans Nguyen-Grealis, one of the world's truly great makeup artists. Every time you see Raye or Paloma Faith looking fabulous, you can bet your bottom dollar that Lans was the woman who made them up. Anyway, following our amazing interview (coming soon), Lans let me have a good old look at her (huge) makeup…
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Bryony and Nicola - The Lost Tent, Sex Cruises, Political Untruths and of Course Beauty
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I know I know...this is meant to be a beauty podcast! But the thing is that once Bryony and I start talking we basically have no idea where the conversation is going to go! This week we chat through Glastonbury and lost tents Nudist Festival etiquette and our feelings about the Killing Kittens Sex Cruise How we feel about the general election and w…
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Mini Mini Pod - This Might Just Be My Fragrance of The Summer
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If you're looking for warm skin, bursts of fresh neroli and the most sensual dry down...if you like Tom Ford Neroli Portofino but want something a bit different....if you want a scent that simmers on warm skin but is also bursting with sunlight, then you need to listen to today's mini mini pod xxBy Global Media & Entertainment
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Frankie Bridge- Beauty Myths, Beauty Secrets and a Beautifully Honest Chat
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In this episode I'm joined by presenter, Sunday Times bestseller, Mum, former popstar and all round wonderful woman Frankie Bridge. Frankie and I had so much fun recording this episode and cover a whole host of beauty related topics including products and beauty habits that make Frankie feel great, how Frankie's attitude to beauty and the way she f…
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Minipod - I Answer Your Brilliant Beauty Questions
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Thanks for all of the questions you asked me on Instagram (@outspokenbeautynicola) this week. I'm chatting about brown mascara, the Lisa Eldridge products that I recommend, Led Masks, the best upper eyelid eyeliners and I also tell you about a sensational fragrance. Enjoy :0)By Global Media & Entertainment
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Sallyha Din - The Bike Loving, Helmet Proof Beauty Expert Who Was Disowned By Her Family as She Bravely Forged Her Own Path!
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When I started Outspoken Beauty I knew that beauty was the perfect starting point for deeper conversations and this week's guest is the perfect example of this. Sallyha Din has a huge story to tell about family, culture and the challenges of shrugging off others' expectations in order to forge your own path. This is the story of how a woman who was…
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Mini Mini Pod - The Lipstick That Saved The Day, Chanel no 5 Undone and The Cream That Sorted My Face
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In this week's Mini Mini Pod I tell you about the perfect red/orange lipstick that made me feel so glamorous over the weekend. I also have the perfect fragrance for you if you're someone who doesn't gravitate towards Chanel no 5 but wish that you did. Finally I tell you how I've turned my skin around after my terrible inflammation last week.…
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Dr Alex Box - The Former Creative Director of Illamasqua Who Is Revolutionising The Future of Makeup and Beauty
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I haven't stopped thinking about this episode since I recorded it and it definitely goes down as one of favourite ever interviews. My guest is the incredible Dr Alex Box and boy does she have an impressive CV! Alex is an internationally renowned artist and beauty futurist who has redefined the role of creativity in makeup, beauty and identity. She …
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Minipod - Sensitive Skin, SPF, Fragrant Icons ...Your Questions Answered
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In this week's minipod I'm answering the questions that you asked via Instagram. From the best pedicure to relationships and loneliness to sensitive skin to SPF, I can't actually belive how much I've managed to fit in. xxBy Global Media & Entertainment
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Bryony and Nicola - Awkward Therapy Moments, Taylor Swift's Earthquake and Your Questions Answered!
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Bryony Blake is back for our fabulous fortnightly episode. This week we're talking: Feeling stoned on progesterone The Summertime Ball and why I thought I was going to fall out of my seat Bryony's strange theory about Taylor Swift Our views on Stanley Cups and Air-ups The awkward thing that can happen in therapy that we've both experienced Bryony's…
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Mini Mini Pod - The Bronzer That's Made Everything Look Better
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I'm so excited to tell you about the bronzing liquid that's revolutionised my makeup. I adore it. It's not as easy to use as some but once you master it you'll thank me!By Global Media & Entertainment
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Vic Ceridono - The Ex Vogue Beauty Editor Talks About Beauty In Brazil
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In this episode I chat to the incredible Vic Ceridono who has pivotted from being the beauty editor at Vogue Brazil to not only starting a hugely popular beauty website/blog called @diadebeaute but has also launched her own utterly fabulous beauty brand @vic_beaute. Vic, who will join me again for an episode about her career and beauty picks, spend…
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Minipod - Brilliant Beauty Buys For No More Than £11 and Spending Your Money On What Counts
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In this week's minipod I'm getting outspoken about luxury brands and why I think they've gone too far with their current pricing, making things that were once wonderful treats, unobtainable and quite frankly off putting. I'm also listing a few of my top high street makeup buys of the moment. They all cost £11 or under and I rate them just as highly…
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Donna May - The Red Lip Loving Celebrity Makeup Artist Who Created Her Dream Brand and Wants To Help Us Edit Our Makeup Collections
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This episode is such a good one. I'm speaking to the awesome makeup artist Donna May. Donna, who was head of makeup at ITV1 for over 20 years had always told herself that she'd one day have her own business and two years ago she walked away from her job to focus in on her own sensational brand. During the episode we talk about her experience of lif…
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Listen To This If You Want Comfy, Gorgeous Heels and An Affordable Suit All Coral Lipstick - Mini Mini Pod
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In this week's mini mini pod I'm so excited to tell you about the brand that has finally allowed me to wear lovely heels without being in pain all day. I also have the perfect suit all coral liptstick that costs the same as a couple of coffees. Let me know about the products you're loving at the moment and about any beauty bargains that we all need…
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Leading Beauty Expert and Author: Why We All Need To Be Aware of Toxic Beauty Culture - Ellen Atlanta
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In this episode my guest is a woman who has a deep understanding of how the beauty industry works and feeds into modern culture. Ellen Atlanta is a writer and brand consultant specialising in Gen-Z and Millennial culture and has worked with beauty giants including Estee Lauder, Boots, FeelUnique, Milk Makeup, Flannels Beauty and The Unseen Beauty. …
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Minipod - Embarrassing Moments and Some Truly Excellent Products
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In this week's minipod I'm chatting about two clumsy moments this week that left me very red faced. I also have some truly excellent products to tell you about including an incredibly gentle hair brush if hair loss is an issue, an affordable but boujie fragrance and a really great brow product that I NEED to buy. Enjoy!…
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Bryony and Nicola - Bryony Does Bridgerton, Dangerous Ducks and Marvellous Makeup Tips
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Bryony is back and this week we're catching up about: Bryony's Bridgerton experience and why it was very nearly ruined by a duck Hilarious smear tests Why Bryony can never look her chemist in the eye again AI and deep fakes And we also have some excellent makeup products to share with you with lots of great advice from Bryony thrown in for good mea…
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Monday Mini Mini Pod - Instant Mood Booster, Sensational Mascara and An Affordable and Addictive Fragrance
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It's my brief start of the week catch up where I'm talking about how I've shifted my PMT related low mood, the mascara that looks amazing and stays put event throuh tears and the fragrance Bleu Nour Neon Violet which is currently my biggest addiction and costs £36.By Global Media & Entertainment
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Helin Doski - The Truth About Being A Mega Beauty Influencer
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In this episode I get to chat to the wonderful content creator Helin Doski. Helin, who recently moved to Dubai, is followed by hundreds of thousands of people on TikTok and Instagram and on paper lives a dream life with incredible press trips, luxurious events and a wardrobe to die for, not forgetting her ability to influence more people than most …
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Minipod - Two Fabulous Summer Scents, Luscious Lip Balm/Gloss and Perfect Hydration
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In this week's Minipod I have two summer scents that are both fabulous but couldn't be more different. I'll also be telling you about an overnight mask that provides fantastic hydration, a lip balm that doubles as a gloss and I'll be reading a section of the book Pixel Flesh that has really resonated with me.…
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Outspoken Beauty Book Club: 5 Books You Must Read (and a wild card)
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It's half term and all is a little bit bonkers in the Outspoken Beauty household so for your midweek episode I'm chatting through five books that I think are bloody brilliant and have all taught me so much in different ways. I also have a bit of a wild card for you. I'm currently reading it and it's about a woman who gets to a bit of a impass in he…
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Inspiring and Outspoken - Jane Wurwand Revisited
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Over the years I've had the honour of interviewing some strong, inspiring and at times life changing women and one of the very best has got to be Jane Wurwand, founder of Dermalogica. I wanted to revisit this episode as it was meeting Jane that propelled me to leave the security of radio and start my podcast fulltime. I believe that we all have the…
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Minipod - Self Glow, The Scent of Capri and The Oil That Makes Your Hair SHINE
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In this week's minipod I have some really beautiful products to tell you about including a cleanser that will truly look afer sensitive skin, a fragrance that is reminiscent of a spring walk by the sea in Capri and my fav hair oil of all time. I'll also bediscussing some great things I learnt from my therapist this week and why getting my crazy per…
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