Nicola Bonn
Outspoken Beauty
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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Episodes
Feelgood December - Why Avon is So Special 15.12.2025 15:00
In this episode of Feelgood December I'm chatting to the wonderful Sam Boniface about what makes this awesome brand so special and why things are set to get even more exciting for them. Thanks to Avon and all of the extraordinary brands that have taken part in Feelgood December and contributed to mental health workshops for teenagers.
Bryony and Nicola - The Festive, X-Rated One 13.12.2025 47:08
It's the last Bryony and Nicola episode of 2025 and we've got lots to chat about including: Bryony's special family whistle The Christmas decoration trick X rated Jelly Cats Bryony's very special relationship with cotton wool Using boobs to warm things up When men wear tracksuit bottoms and why it makes us feel uncomfortable Why Bryony might see my dad in Thailand And of course we have some beauty...
Friday Fun - Products of The Year and A Resolution About What I Recommend 12.12.2025 20:05
In this episode I'm talking through some of my top products of the year including makeup, skincare, some excellent fragrance brands and more. I'm also having an honest chat about the way that beauty experts recommend products and what I think needs to change. Make sure you tune in on Sunday for a very funny episode with Bryony xx
The Outspoken Review - Pre-Christmas Madness 09.12.2025 11:38
Get ready for the musings of a woman who is definitely feeling the pre-Christmas overwhelm. I'm chatting about everything from xmas nails to piercings to why it's OK not to have your sh*t together to one of the best collagen brands to therapy to xmas gifts and all in 10 minutes. Wow! Enjoy this my wonderful Outspoken Beauties xx
Feelgood December - Dr Alexis Granite and Joonbyrd 07.12.2025 15:09
I'm so happy to welcome the wonderful dermatologist and founder of Joonbyrd body care, Dr Alexis Granite, as my next guest on Feelgood December. Alexis is so well respected in the industry and I love the work she does in the dermatology space. I also adore her bodycare brand Joonbyrd where she's worked really hard to combine beautiful ingredients with exceptional and mood boosting scents. Thank yo...
Feelgood December: Susie Ma and Tropic 03.12.2025 15:13
Feelgood December is back. In this mini-series I'm talking to founders and ambassadors from some of the very best and most caring beauty brands around. In this episode I'm so excited to welcome Susie Ma, the fabulous founder of Tropic Skincare back to the podcast. Susie is one of the most inspiring women I've ever met and during the episode we catch up on all of the amazing work that they've done...
Feelgood December: Nursem 30.11.2025 15:09
I'm so excited to publish the first in a little series of very special episodes just for December. This month you'll be hearing from some amazing brands who have done some truly excellent things this year. They are brands who do so much more than sell products....they work hard to do serious good. I've got the wonderful co-founders of Nursem to get things going. For those of you who have never enc...
Bryony and Nicola - The Trio of Hormonal Hell, Unexpected Instagram Followers and Amazing Beauty Buys 26.11.2025 49:57
The gorgeous birthday girl Bryony Blake is back and this week we're chatting about: When Chat GPT goes rogue What happens when a teenager, a mother and a rabbit are all hormonal at the same time Bryony's Birthday adventures My very unexpected Instagram follower Bryony's strange alternative career choice Loads of fabulous beauty products. We had so much fun recording this and hope you enjoy it xx
The Outspoken Review -The Good Friday Deals I Recommend 25.11.2025 12:44
I wasn't sure whether to do a Good Friday themed episode as I have mixed feelings about it BUT I decided that I couldn't resist sharing some of the genuinely good deals that I've come across. During the episode I'm focusing on great deals from some of my favourite brands including: Medik8 Geek and Gorgeous Ayu Cosmetics IT Cosmetics Erborian Neom Scamp and Dude Anthropologie Elemis Klira and more....
Judit Ràcz - The Gorgeous Skincare Geek 24.11.2025 29:48
*This episode is in partnership with Geek and Gorgeous Skincare* In this brilliant episode I'm getting to know the AMAZING Judit Ràcz. Judit is one of the most passionate skincare geeks I've ever come across and is the woman behind one of my favourite websites for demystifying skincare ingredients - https://incidecoder.com/ Having spent years studying skincare and helping us to get our head around...
Perdita and Nicola - The Best Fragrance, The Kind Doctor and Fantastic Beauty Recommendations 21.11.2025 25:04
It was so lovely to catch up with Perdita this week. We cover lots including: Female health..smears, intimate scans and why Laura Dowlings Ted Talk is an absolutely must listen for women of all ages. The fragrance that I am absolutely swooning over Lots of beauty recommendations Teenage skincare and more. Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx
The Outspoken Review: Gift Ideas and Lots of Recommendations 18.11.2025 14:03
In this week's Outspoken Review I've got a couple of lovely Christmas gift ideas for you. I'm also talking through a list of really brilliant beauty products including a beautiful glowy serum, a refillable brow pencil, a plumping, tinted lip balm and the most incredible organic and natural fragrance. Finally I'll talk about the thing that slightly ruined my shopping experience at Violette FR.
Bryony and Nicola - Gladiators, Control Freaks and Fashion Pressure 14.11.2025 45:35
In this week's episode Bryony Blake is back and we're chatting about all sorts, including.... Snoring devices When surprises go wrong Gladiators live The pressure to have children Why baggy fashion isn't for everyone ear plugs eye liner Why we'd be terrible at taking drugs Lash lifts and lots more......
Perdita Nouril - Let's Get Cosy! 13.11.2025 24:53
Beauty Editor Perdita Nouril is back and this week we're chatting about all the things we're using and loving that are making us feel cosy and Novemberish, including amazing home fragrance, bath products and sumptuous body oils. We also have a good natter about some of the biggest beauty gossip of the week.
The Outspoken Review - Sheet Masks For Toddlers, Skincare For Geeks and The Best Festive Home Fragrance 12.11.2025 11:09
In this week's episode of The Outspoken Review I'm giving my opinion on Shay Mitchell's new brand Rini. It's a skincare brand aimed at toddlers and as you can imagine I have some pretty strong views about it! Next I'm chatting about a truly brilliant and affordable skincare brand, the eyeliner that I'll be wearing non-stop and the most beautiful home fragrance brand that is truly worth it's luxury...
Nicola Roberts: The Girls Aloud Star Chats About Ageing Gratefully, West End Life and Accepting Yourself 08.11.2025 37:40
It was such a pleasure to get to know Nicola Roberts during this episode. Nicola, who is currently starring as Persephone in the West End production of the musical Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre joined me for the best chat where she really opened up about what it was like being judged for her appearance in her Girls Aloud Days and how she has learnt to truly love and accept herse...
Beauty News and Views with Perdita Nouril - What's Going on With Augustinus Bader? 08.11.2025 23:57
In this week's episode of Beauty News and Views, Beauty Editor Perdita Nouril joins me for our weekly chat about all the latest going ons in the beauty industry. We chat about Augustinus Bader's latest partnership and why it doesn't sit quite right with us, new warnings from the BBC about LED Masks and what they're capable (or not) of, the new cult brand that's come over to the UK from France and...
The Outspoken Review - Retinal, The Best Berry Lip Oil and My Snuggly Shower Oil 04.11.2025 13:41
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm reminiscing about the most embarrassing Bonfire Night of my life and why I thought it would cost me a very new relationship. I've also got some stunning beauty products to tell you about. There's the most INCREDIBLE lip oil with a perfect berry tint, the shower oil of dreams, the yummiest of fragrances and the best hair repair mask in the business. Enjoy xx
Outspoken Mental Health- Reflections on My Article 03.11.2025 11:20
In this week's edition of Outspoken Mental Health I'm talking about why I decided to tell my anxiety story in a national newspaper and the reactions (in some cases truly shocking) that there have been to it. I also chat about how I hid my anxiety for years and what made me decide to share it even though it might risk me getting judged.
Bryony and Nicola - Constipation, Bryony's Nun and The Perfect Dress 31.10.2025 45:45
Bryony is back and this week we're getting excited about Halloween and the look that she's going to create plus the funniest costume idea ever. We're also talking about my chronic constipation (nice), the perfect dress brand that Bryony has discovered, the fragrance brand Boadicea and so much more. Enjoy your fortnightly dose of the brilliant Bryony Blake xx
The Outspoken Review - Violette Fr Favourites and A Breathtaking Fragrance 31.10.2025 11:23
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm getting all excited about Violette Fr going into Liberty and tell you about my favourite products in the collection. I also tell you about the new fragrance that I've fallen utterly in love with and discuss why we need to take a step back from all the menopause info we're being fed.
Sonal Keay - The Surprising Skincare Ingredient That Makes A Huge and Proven Difference 27.10.2025 26:32
*This episode is part of a wider panel project with This Is Silk. * In this episode I welcome back Sonal Keay who is the founder of multi-award winning, B Corp certified, skincare brand This is Silk. Since we last caught up, Sonal has done a trial with 100 of the Outspoken Beauty Panellists who tested her Power Up Silk Concentrate with really great results. During the episode we chat about how her...
Outspoken Mental Health (Kids) - Rose Gallagher Talks About Skin and Mental Health 26.10.2025 32:31
This episode is supported by Dr Paw Paw. Together we have been raising awareness of mental health and raising money for the amazing charity Young Minds. You can still buy our special lip balm sets here . All profits got directly to Young Minds. In this special episode of Outspoken Mental Health, the amazing journalist, makeup artist and rosacea educator Rose Gallagher joins me to talk about the im...
Outspoken Beauty x Wild Nutrition - If You're Confused About Collagen and Supplements Then This Top Clinical Nutritional Therapist Will Help You 26.10.2025 50:46
*This Episode is In Partnership with Wild Nutrition* In this episode I'm chatting to Isabelle Nunn. Isabelle is a registered clinical nutritional therapist with a Master's in Pharmacy and is also the Head of Nutrition at Wild Nutrition which is one of my most trusted supplement brands. During the episode we chat about general health, particularly in peri-menopause and the things that we can do to...
Beauty News and Views With Perdita Nouril 24.10.2025 23:54
Perdita Nouril, Beauty editor of Women's Health is back and this week we're talking about: The 6/7 craze The Jo Malone London Christmas offering Why Angela Flanders is the place to go Perdita's scalp close up And much more Enjoy xx
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