Outspoken Beauty

In this episode of My Beauty Habits I chat to the wonderful fragrance writer and presenter Alice Du Parcq. Alice has been a beauty journalist and editor since 2001 and has the most amazing talent for bringing fragrances to life. She also hosts the brilliant series "Desert Island Spritz" on her Instagram @aliceduparcq where she interviews the likes of Caroline Hirons, Sallie Hughes and Lisa Potter...

Happy New Year Outspoken Beauties! In this mini episode I chat through my New Year's Resolutions and why I've chosen them. From shunning fad diets to working on my mental health and relationships to a few promises regarding the podcast, I really hope you enjoy my first episode of 2022.

In this the final episode of my Best of 2021 mini-series I talk about the home fragrance products and brands that have really stood out to me this year and tell you why. Here's what I mention: The Perfumer's Story Black Moss Candle The Constant Candle Co Neom Happiness Aromatherapy Associates Oil Diffuser Diptique Baie Candle Holistic London Candles and Home Sprays Antonia Burrell "And Breathe" Ai...

It's the penultimate episode of my top products of 2021 series and today I'm focussing on fragrance. This has been a tough to whittle down as I've adored and discovered so many beautiful scents this year, but these have really stood out to me: Frederic Malle Portrait of A Lady Le Labo The Matcha 26 Penhaligons Constance Penhaligons Duchess Rose Serge Lutens Fleur D'Oranger Nivea Sun

In this end of 2021 mini-series, I'm chatting about my favourite products of the year. In this episode I cover quite a few categories including hands, bath, body, hair and wellbeing. Here's what I talk about: Nursem hand-cream Aromatherapy Shower Oils L'Occitane Bain de Lait L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil Dr Sam Bunting Flawless Body Therapy Babyliss Deep Waves Fable and Mane Shampoo Ren Atlantic Ke...

In the 2nd instalment of my products of the year I talk about the skincare products and brands that have really stood out to me in 2021. Skincare is obviously very personal but I feel that a lot of these products would work well for most skin types, ages and shades. Here's what I mention: Exuviance Vitamin C Capsules, Bionic Tonic and Night Renewal Hydragel Heliocare SPF Emma Hardie Moringa Balm C...

In this, the first of my top beauty product round ups of 2021, I'm focusing in on makeup and talking about the products that have really stood out to me this year including old classics and new favourites. Hope you enjoy the round up and do let me know what you've loved in 2021 by getting in touch via Instagram @outspokenbeautynicola.

Bryony is back and joins me as I hide from the kids in the spare room. (Listen and you'll find out why). During the episode we talk Covid (Chris currently has it), gingerbread house competitions (Bryony's family gets seriously competitive at this time of year), entertainers and loads more. We then give you some fabulous beauty recommendations including the ultimate glittery eyeshadow. Enjoy :0)

In this episode gynaecologist and co-founder of Deodoc Dr Hedieh Asadi is back on the podcast (do have a listen to our last episode with her sister Hasti - it was brilliant!) and she's here to answer more of our intimate health questions. If there's something about your vulva or intimate health that you want to know then hopefully you'll get some answers here! This is your podcast and if there's a...

In this Minipod I tell you about the current set up at home (Chris is in the loft conversion with Covid and the kids and I are going stir crazy). I also chat through some of the things I'm doing to try and stay as healthy as possible in my bid to steer clear of it (whether I do is yet to be seen). If you are also experiencing Covid at the moment I hope you're OK xx

In this episode of My Beauty Habits I chat to the amazing integrative health, nutrition coach and skincare founder Karen Cummings-Palmer. Karen and I chat about her incredibly sensible and balanced approach to health and wellbeing and she gives lots of really accessible and achievable advice. We also chat through her views on how we can achieve healthy, glowing skin at any age and why wrinkles rea...

It's the final day of the Outspoken Beauty Podcast Charity Advent Calendar. Thanks so much to every brand who has been involved and raised money for the brilliant charity Beauty Backed. Who's behind door number 12?? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To win a festive prize from every brand taking part in the advent calendar leave a comment on today's Insta...

It's the episode you've all been asking for! Cher is back for a festive episode and we have A LOT to catch up on. From Spotify playlists to crazy wedding plans to mermaids to strange nicknames, expect lots of laughter and a conversation that goes in all sorts of directions. There are also beauty recommendations galore. Cher has so many amazing things to tell us about and I literally want to buy th...

The Outspoken Beauty Podcast Charity Advent Calendar is here. Every brand involved is donating money to the brilliant charity Beauty Backed. Who's behind door number 11?? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To win a festive prize from every brand taking part in the advent calendar leave a comment on today's Instagram Post @outspokenbeautynicola.

The Outspoken Beauty Podcast Charity Advent Calendar is here. Every brand involved is donating money to the brilliant charity Beauty Backed. Who's behind door number 10?? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To win a festive prize from every brand taking part in the advent calendar leave a comment on today's Instagram Post @outspokenbeautynicola.

The Outspoken Beauty Podcast Charity Advent Calendar is here. Every brand involved is donating money to the brilliant charity Beauty Backed. Who's behind door number 9?? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To win a festive prize from every brand taking part in the advent calendar leave a comment on today's Instagram Post @outspokenbeautynicola.

The Outspoken Beauty Podcast Charity Advent Calendar is here. Every brand involved is donating money to the brilliant charity Beauty Backed. Who's behind door number 8?? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To win a festive prize from every brand taking part in the advent calendar leave a comment on today's Instagram Post @outspokenbeautynicola.

Bryony Blake is back and in this episode we talk about my Mum's wedding, a ridiculously long walk, why mouth guards + snoring + sleep farting do not a very sexy combo make and we also chat about why dick pics are never OK. We then get onto beauty and go through our fab list of products that we're loving. From amazing candles to a fabulous setting spray to an glittertastic festive eyeshadow there a...

The Outspoken Beauty Podcast Charity Advent Calendar is here. Every brand involved is donating money to the brilliant charity Beauty Backed. Who's behind door number 7?? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To win a festive prize from every brand taking part in the advent calendar leave a comment on today's Instagram Post @outspokenbeautynicola.

The Outspoken Beauty Podcast Charity Advent Calendar is here. Every brand involved is donating money to the brilliant charity Beauty Backed. Who's behind door number 6?? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To win a festive prize from every brand taking part in the advent calendar leave a comment on today's Instagram Post @outspokenbeautynicola.

The Outspoken Beauty Podcast Charity Advent Calendar is here. Every brand involved is donating money to the brilliant charity Beauty Backed. Who's behind door number 5?? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To win a festive prize from every brand taking part in the advent calendar leave a comment on today's Instagram Post @outspokenbeautynicola.

This episode is fascinating and important in equal measures. I'm joined by Gerry Anyanwu and Charlotte Williams who are fighting for true diversity in the beauty industry and beyond and are here to tell us what's going wrong and how we can make our businesses and brands truly diverse. Gerry is the founder of the Uncommon Collective, an organisation that helps young people and "supports different f...

The Outspoken Beauty Podcast Charity Advent Calendar is here. Every brand involved is donating money to the brilliant charity Beauty Backed. Who's behind door number 4?? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To win a festive prize from every brand taking part in the advent calendar leave a comment on today's Instagram Post @outspokenbeautynicola.

The Outspoken Beauty Podcast Charity Advent Calendar is here. Every brand involved is donating money to the brilliant charity Beauty Backed. Who's behind door number 3?? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To win a festive prize from every brand taking part in the advent calendar leave a comment on today's Instagram Post @outspokenbeautynicola.

The Outspoken Beauty Podcast Charity Advent Calendar is finally here. Every brand involved is donating money to the brilliant charity Beauty Backed. Who's behind door number 2?? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To win a festive prize from every brand taking part in the advent calendar leave a comment on today's Instagram Post @outspokenbeautynicola.