Outspoken Beauty

Trigger Warning: I talk about sexual abuse during this episode During my final session with my brilliant psychologist, she told me that I should share my anxiety and mental health story with as many people as possible. Hearing this from a woman who is truly at the top of her game and who has helped me immeasurably took away all the doubts that I've been having (who am I to talk about anxiety when...

It is such a pleasure to welcome Debbie Thomas on today's episode. Debbie is the founder of the renowned D.Thomas Clinic and is one of the UK's leading laser experts. She KNOWS the ins and outs of non-invasive treatments and is the perfect person to talk us through what various treatments do and who they are suitable for. During the episode we talk about: -Why Debbie chooses the most appropriate t...

In this episode I'm chatting about some of the things that have been happening in the ever busy beauty industry this week. Fom Lisa Eldridge's new launch to an exciting new makeup store in Covent Garden to a wonderful new plan for beauty therapists. Oh and I'll be talking about some of the beauty trends we can expect to see this year. Enjoy fellow beauty nerds xx

Welcome to the first episode of The Outspoken Review with honest, rounded reviews of beauty, books and more. This week I'm talking about Gillian Anderson's book Want, reading X-rated books in January, Augustinus Bader's The Rich Eye Cream, BIAB nails and why a good LED Mask may well be worth splashing out on (but with certain caveats). What would you like me to review? DM me @outspokenbeautynicola...

I wanted to start the week by sharing how I feel about New Year pressures and why you need to close your ears and eyes to them. Begone pressure to lose all the weight and ads with magical solutions to all our supposed New Year problems. I also talk about why I like to get excited about work at this time of year but how you can't change everything overnight. I'll also talk a bit about why I'll be d...

Welcome to a brand new season of Outspoken Beauty. You can expect more: Beauty News Of me trying out weird and wonderful treatments and experiences Honest chat about mental health and life in our 40's Of the most authentic reviews Fascinating interviews  To get things going I'm chatting to Ed Curry and Andy Coxon. Once upon a time they were leading men in on the West End Stage and now they are the...

Happy New Year Outspoken Beauties. In this episode I'm chatting through the beauty products that I packed for my UK minibreak plus some of the lovely things I got for Christmas that came along too. I also talk about how I'm managing my sensitised skin that is the result of going up a bit too quickly on my tretinoin. Get ready for a brand new season of Outspoken Beauty starting next week. Loads of...

Suzy Nightingale and I are NOT fans of New Year's Eve and we most definitely don't believe in extreme New Year's resolutions. In this episode we go on a wonderful rant about New Year's Eves of the past, crazy resolutions we made when we were younger and why we both shake at the thought of the dreaded midnight kiss. We hope you enjoy this slightly irreverent and grumpy take on our most dreaded nigh...

Prepare to be afraid...very afraid. This episode is a beauty themed Christmas Ghost Story that takes place in the basement of Liberty London. The new beauty buyer will never feel the same again after two ghostly icons take charge and change her fate forever!

In this little episode I chat about my top rules for Christmas Day including how to avoid getting a terrible haircut from your mother-in-law, why you should never tell your sister off for buying you the wrong knickers and how to keep that festive feeling going way beyond the big day. I hope this mini guide makes you giggle. Thanks for all your support this year. You're the most phenomenal communit...

In this week's edition of the best of 2024 I'm talking about all the lovely smelling products that I've rated this year. From fragrance to candles to bath and body and even a cleanser, these are the products that have stood out to me and my nose the most! Expect a mixture of old favourites and some newness that has really taken my breath away!

This Episode is in Parternship With Lyma        In this episode I get to know Lucy Goff, the founder of cutting edge beauty/wellbeing brand Lyma. Lyma was born when Lucy was incredibly ill with sepsis following the birth of her daughter. She was struggling to function properly when she came across Professor Paul Clayton, a world-renowned expert on preventative degenerative disease and evidence-bas...

So many questions this week and such a variety. I'll be talking about excessively sweaty feet and hands, my thoughts about Sisley and whether it's worth the money, under eye concealers that don't crease, which 5 perfumes I'd GET RID of from my collection, what I've asked for this Christmas and lots more. If you have any questions for next week's episode DM me @outspokenbeautynicola.

If you're looking for a fragrance, are after something a little bit different and want to make a day of it then you need to listen to this episode. This is my guide to some of the very best perfume shops in London...the ones that will elevate the simple act of shopping to something truly experiental and unforgettable. I've got a store in Covent Garden where the knowledgable and passionate staff wi...

Buckle up for a journey through the makeup products that have made the grade this year and are now full time residents in my makeup bag. Some of these are old favourites and some are products that I've encountered this year and absolutely loved. Here are the brands I mention during the episode: @violette_fr @vievemuse @sweedbeauty @itcosmeticsuki @stilauk @maybelline @rubyhammerbeauty @byterryoffi...

If you only listen to one thing this week make it this. Tracey Woodward is one of the most influential women in the beauty industry, she's also one of the kindest. Her career has seen her hold roles at beauty brands including Aveda, Urban Retreat Spa at Harrods and Harvey Nichols. She's worked as an advisor for Marks & Spencer where she helped re-design and develop the beauty department and wa...

I'm testing this new series where I answer all of your most pressing beauty/wellbeing/fragrance/life questions. If I can't answer anything myself I'll ask one of the many brilliant experts that I know and love. This week I'm answering your questions about budget BB Creams, sunscreen for sensitive eyes, LED masks and I have some advice about prescription skincares. If you'd like to ask me anything...

On Thursday Suzy Nightingale and I hosted our incredible annual event, On The Scent Live. We both chose four of our top fragrances of the year to talk about and in the first installment of this brand new series, I wanted to talk you through my choices. They are all different and incredible in their own rights and I'll explore what makes each one so special. If you adore fragrance make sure that yo...

It's that time of the year again..my annual round up of my top products of the year. This is the first installment and I'll be talking through my top skincare products of 2024. I wonder if any of your favourites have made it onto the list! I'd love to hear what you've loved this year. Let me know via my Instagram @outspokenbeautynicola.

In this episode I'm chatting to the thoroughly brilliant Executive Beauty Editor of Marie Claire, Shannon Lawlor. During the episode she tells me about her brilliant career journey and gives a great insight into the (always fascinating) world of magazines. Shannon is such a knowledgable and trusted voice in beauty. I love her opinions combined with her utter passion for fragrance. Enjoy getting to...

Let's start the week together in the very best way. This week's 3 minutes of wisdom comes from my Mum who was 70 last weekend xx

In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing singer and broadcaster Fleur East and her amazing sister, makeup artist Keshia.  Fleur and Keshia have joined forces to found a beautiful haircare brand called Kurl Kitchen and this episode is their story. Get ready to hear about: Their childhood and sibling relationship over the years Why having Keshia as her makeup artist when she was singing w...

In this week's minipod I'm going through my top beauty picks from the Black Friday Sales. I've included loads of my favourite beauty products that are on special offer and I really hope you find the episode handy. During the episode I talk about products the following brands: Cult Beauty Liberty Space NK Sweed Beauty Vieve Muse It Cosmetics The Constant Candle Co Neom Aromatherapy Associates To Th...

Bryony's back and she's been celebrating her birthday in true Bryony style (with lots of very sparkly and slightly unexpected events). She also has very shocking news about how her Wicked dreams were dashed....it could only happen to Bryony! During the episode we also chat about my strange murder mystery experience and the embarrassing issue that keeps getting worse and we have some great beauty C...

I had to re-run this episode with modern day feminist, illustrator and author Florence Given which was recorded when she had just published her first book "Women Don't Owe You Pretty". Fast forward a couple of years and she's now got anotehr Sunday Times Bestseller out. This time it's called Women Living Deliciously and is all about unpacking the barriers we face so that we can access the joy we d...