Nicola Bonn

Outspoken Beauty

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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 cha...

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Nicola Bonn

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outspokenbeauty.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Beauty Products of The Week 02.10.2024

In this episode I chat through some of the products that I've been trying and testing with as always 100% honest reviews. I also talk about some of my absolute favourite products that really are worth every penny.

Eric Vaughn - A Deep Dive Into K18 Hair 28.09.2024

This episode is in partnership with K18 Hair In this episode I have such fun getting to know the brilliant hair stylist Eric Vaughn. As well as being a hugely well known salon owner and hair celebrity, Eric is an ambassador for a hair brand that I have loved for a long time, K18. K18 has got some brilliant science going on and Eric explains not only why it's so special but how to use it for the be...

Minipod - My Autumn Beauty Edit 27.09.2024

In this week's Minipod I'm embracing Autumn and talking about all the lovely Autumnal beauty and wellbeing products that I'm enjoying using. I also have some other recommendations inlcuding the very best hot water bottle and an affordable dress that will suit every occasion.

Bryony and Nicola - Cotton Wool Obsessions, Dirty Dancing and Our Beauty Recommendations 24.09.2024

Bryony and I had the BEST time recording this in the studio and we laughed so much I thought someone was going to tell us to be quiet! During the episode: Bryony reveals something very personal about her feelings towards cotton wool I make a very important discovery about Pacey from Dawson's Creek We chat about what Dirty Dancing means to us which leads to a chat about holiday romances..good and b...

Mini Mini Pod - What's In My Makeup Bag? 23.09.2024

A little makeup bag delve to start your week. Lots of affordable products in here that are absolutely brilliant including the perfect liquid blush for £5.99 xx

Janette Manrara - Navigating Motherhood, Turning 40 and The Need to Dance 21.09.2024

This episods is in partnership with New Nordic (Janette is one of their brand ambassadors) I'm so excited to welcome the absolutely brilliant Janette Manrara on today's episode. Janette, who many of us know and love as a Strictly Come Dancing dancer and judge is also a TV presenter and author. Her little girl is one year old and she recently turned 40. During the episode we chat about the eternal...

Minipod - Real Life, Perfect Tights and Is This The Perfume of The Year? 19.09.2024

In this week's minipod I'm talking about the slow but steady build up of stress that has wormed its way back into my life since I've been back from my holiday and how that's impacted my anxiety levels. I also tell you about a fragrance that has not only taken TikTok by storm but that I am utterly in love with....so much so that after spending a day repeatedly sniffing the wrist I tested it on in S...

A Fragrant Chat With The Incredible Marc-Antoine Barrois 17.09.2024

This episode is in collaboration with Marc-Antoine Barrois In this special episode I'm joined by my On The Scent co-host and wonderful friend Suzy Nightingale as we sit down with @marcantoinebarrois - couturier turned fragrance house founder - for an intimate conversation recorded at the Piccadilly Arcade boutique (just before our On The Scent sold-out live event!) The discussion delves into Marc-...

Mini-Mini Pod - Nuts, Seeds and The Perfect Wide Jeans! 16.09.2024

It's the Monday Mini Mini Pod and I've found the best pair of looser fitting jeans ever and they're only £35! I'm also talking about why we all need more nuts and seeds and how they are changing my health.

Ruth Crilly - How Not To Be A Supermodel! 14.09.2024

She's only gone and done it! Ruth Crilly...supermodel, content creator and creative genius, is one of the funniest and best writers in the business (as anyone who's read her blog/substack can attest to) and now she can finally say that she's a published author as well (and is in the Sunday Times Bestesellers list to boot!) Having known Ruth for a number of years I know that even though she wears m...

Minipod - The Fragrances I've Worn This Week And Why I've Chosen Them 12.09.2024

In this week's minipod I talk you through the perfumes that I've been wearing this week and why. There's the new one from Givenchy, a sweaty, sexy skin scent that has had me drooling, one that's so cosy and warm that it's like being swaddled in a cashmere blanket and more. If you're on the lookout for a new fragrance then hopefully you'll find something to explore here.

Bryony and Nicola - Buffet Woes, Leaping Lizards and Our Beauty Recommendations 10.09.2024

Reunited and it feels so good.... Bryony and I are SO happy to be back together in this episode and have a whole load of catching up to do following our holidays. Amongst many other things we talk about: Bryony's CRAZY journey home from Tenerife The lizard that jumped on Louis' tummy and the chaos that ensued Holiday buffets and Bryony's partner's fear of them The pervy man on the Eurotunnel The w...

Mini Minipod - Listen To This Before You Buy Your Supplements 09.09.2024

I'm starting the week with an important chat about supplements. Lots of us spend so much on them at this time of the year and we need to know what we're buying and why we're buying them. The chances are that we might not need quite as many as we think we do! This is my very mini guide to buying supplements the right way.

A Mesmerising Fragrant Journey Awaits..... 07.09.2024

This episode is in partnership with Avon's Brand New Fragrance Far Away Shine I've been SO looking forward to publishing this episode and finally being able to tell you about the new Far Away fragrance on the block. As you probably know, I've got a longstanding relationship with Avon that is very important to me. They are a brand that truly democratise beauty, enabling everyone access to truly goo...

Minipod - #Redefine Youth Update 06.09.2024

Redefine Youth is Empowered by Tropic Skincare In this week's Minipod I'm talking about where I'm at with my #RedefineYouth journey and how it's starting to change the way I feel about myself and my life in general for the better. I also talk about the big challenge that I have coming up at the end of the month and give some tips as to how you can join what is starting to become a bit of a movemen...

Tiffany Masterson - The Founder of Drunk Elephant In Her Own Words 03.09.2024

What a great way to formally begin this new season of Outspoken Beauty. In this episode I speak to the founder of one of the most coveted and iconic skincare brands of recent years, Drunk Elephant. Tiffany tells us about how and why she came up with the idea for her brand, a brand that took the beauty world by storm and was soon adorning the shelfies of any serious skinthusiast. We discuss what Ti...

NEW SEASON - The Week's Beauty High-Low 02.09.2024

It's a new season here on The Outspoken Beauty Podcast. I have no idea which one it is but it definitely is new :0) In today's episode I'm talking about fairly (not majorly) luxury beauty products and their brilliant and more affordable counterparts. Don't get me wrong, I love all of them but it's important to cover all bases. I'll be talking about V Beckham Kajal Liners, Caroline Hirons Cleansing...

Beauty Tips To Help Us Greet September With A Smile! 28.08.2024

I don't know about you but I still can't let go of the feeling that September represents the start of a brand new term  When I was younger, the last few days of the summer break were filled with dread as I bought my new stationary and school shoes, but now I'm an adult I try to embrace the change in pace and season and often use beauty to reframe things. In this episode I'll chat through nail...

Le Grand Grump 26.08.2024

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 and I hope this episode resonates with you xx

French Pharmacy Recommendations From My French Beauty Icon 24.08.2024

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 Pharmacy here in South West France and why A313 retinol...

Le Minipod! 20.08.2024

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 talk about my holiday skincare routine and why I'...

Dr Emma Leeming - The Sense Speaking Gut Expert Who Will Help You Truly Understand How To Care For Your Microbiome 17.08.2024

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 episode we chat about the microbes that live on and...

Minipod - We Really Need To Talk! 15.08.2024

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 hear about my current skincare too. I think this...

Bryony and Nicola - Aliens, Funghi Festivals and Luscious Lipbalms 13.08.2024

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 And lots more.... Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

Anna Mathur - Stop Avoiding Uncomfortable Truths and You Might Just Change Your Life! 10.08.2024

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, The Uncomfortable Truth is for absolutely everyon...

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