Outspoken Beauty

In this our penultimate episode of The Ultimate Guide to Makeup (sob sob), Cher and I have a conversation that darts around all over the place (in a good way). From giving up the pill to Cher's Dad's pants habit to manicures to fantastic mascaras, I hope that this episode makes you laugh as much as we did recording it. For our final episode next week you can ask us ANYTHING. Just DM us on insta @O...

I met Daniel Sandler at a party a couple of months ago and thought he was the most brilliant man. Within moments I was asking him round to come on the podcast and luckily he agreed. Yay! Here is a makeup artist who was brought up surrounded by glamorous people and hair stylists. He found his passion and made it into a career and his story is just fascinating and really captures what it felt like t...

If you're struggling with what to buy everyone this festive season, Cher and I are here to help. In this episode we chat through some of our best present ideas. A lot of them are beauty related but we have thrown in some others too and we've tried to cover all budgets. Really hope we help and inspire you. So, pour yourself a mulled wine, sit back and get festive with us xx

In this special episode in partnership with Indeed Labs, I meet a woman who is feisty, inspiring and passionate about producing beauty products that are affordable, high-performing and BS Free (just my kinda gal). Dimitra Davidson is the President and COO of Indeed Labs and during the episode we chat ingredients, skincare trends, the future of the industry, routines and so much more. I hope you en...

Cher and I get together for our weekly catch up on all things beauty and life in general. In this episode we're chatting how to wear glitter, looking after our health, products that we're trying and testing and a whole lot more. If you ever want to ask us anything you can find us on Instagram @OutspokenBeautyNicola and @Cherwebbmakeup or join the Private Outspoken Beauty Group on Facebook. Just se...

In this episode Gok Wan and Lorraine Kelly join me to chat through how the highs and lows in their lives have strengthened them and got them to a place where they now want to help others. Whilst Gok has a knack for empowering women and making them feel a million dollars (trust me he made me feel like a queen within two minutes of meeting him), Lorraine is a woman who has found how the little thing...

Cher's back and in this episode we turn to you our lovely listeners and answer as many of your questions as possible. We also chat through some new products on the block including some lovely new makeup brushes, our current eating habits and Cher has loads of beauty wisdom to share. Enjoy xx

Joining me in today's episode is a man who has been a true pioneer of skincare since he started out as a dermatologist in 1972. He soon realised that it wasn't enough to just treat skin. Instead you had to look at the entire picture including diet, health (both physical and emotional) and general lifestyle. Dr Murad imparts so much wonderful knowledge in this episode and his wisdom just shines thr...

Cher's back from a wonderful day trip in Paris and she's got loads of tips to share. We also talk about my shift to using an acid exfoliant in the morning, a great new fake tan concept, veg boxes and veganism and there's even mention of some of the books we've been loving. I'm compiling a list of product mentions in the Outspoken Shop on outspokenbeauty.co.uk so you should be able to find all the...

Top dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting is such a fountain of knowledge and I couldn't wait to get her back in the studio for more skincare know how. In this episode we cover changing up our skincare as the seasons change, adult acne, collagen drinks, microbiome and Epigenetics. Sam has got it all covered!! If you have any questions following the episode give me a DM via my Instagram @OutspokenBeautyNico...

In this episode of The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Cher and I answer the beauty questions you've been asking us on Instagram. From our fav makeup brand to acne skincare to concealer tips, we've got lots of advice for you. We also discuss the benefits of organic tampons, Daniel Sandler's beautiful Water Colour blusher, veganism and so much more. Remember you can contact us at any time by DM'ing us on...

My guest in this episode is one of the UK's most beloved beauty journalists. Sarah Jossel aka The Beauty Boss joins me to talk about her career journey and how going the extra mile can make all the difference. We also chat about the challenges of being a beauty journalist who suffers from acne, simple skincare routines, fantastic product recommendations and why we all need to learn more about our...

In this special episode of The Ultimate Guide to Makeup in partnership with Dermalogica, Cher and I meet the lovely Jax who tells us how to get our skincare spot on so that our makeup looks as fab as possible. From cleansing the right way to using spritzes to how to deal with a last minute spot, this is your guide to getting the most out of your makeup because it all starts with really good skinca...

My guest this episode is Pier's Morgan's incredible wife Celia Walden. When I met Celia I was instantly struck by her glamour, her intelligence and her fun and cheeky sense of humour. Celia is a brilliant journalist and editor who has spent many years writing about beauty. She tells us all about the LA lifestyle, her beauty loves and challenges, funny Piers related anecdotes and why she is current...

Cher is back and we're chatting about all sorts this week. I talk through my breast biopsy results and the actual experience of the biopsy (which was actually strangely funny thanks to a professor who did everything in his power to take my mind off it). There's lots of beauty chat with me trialling a new makeup brand for the first time, advent calendar excitement and much more. Enjoy xx

If you've been listening to the pod for a while you'll know that one of my favourite guests (and a real friend of the show) is the gorgeous Lily Pebbles. I loved having Lily in the studio first with her best friend Anna (The Anna Edit), then when she was pregnant and shared her hopes and fears with me and for this episode, when as promised, she came back to tell me all about life as a Mum. Lily is...

In our final podcast in partnership with Fenwick, Cher and I chat about the fragrances we can't get enough of. From a perfume that instantly transforms us to a private Caribbean beach to a warming sexy scent to the perfect fragrance for layering, these are the fragrances that we really love. We also talk about the NEOM pod which has revolutionised Nicola's house and Cher chats about her candle add...

In this episode I'm joined by two of my very favourite people in the beauty industry, Sam Farmer and Lorna Radford. If you've been listening to the podcast for a while you'll know that Lorna is one of the youngest and most successful cosmetic scientists in the UK. Sam is the founder of his own incredible beauty brand Sam Farmer and is passionate about the industry. Through years of studying and be...

In this special episode in partnership with Fenwick, Cher and I take you on another virtual shopping trip. This time we're choosing some of our favourite skincare products and talking through why we love them so much and how we recommend using them. Expect products of all different price points which we love and trust. We also chat about my birthday and the unexpected surprise my husband got me (n...

In this episode I get to sit down with the thoroughly lovely Really Ree. One of the original beauty bloggers, Ree has tried and tested pretty much every beauty product you could ever imagine. Alongside her huge beauty knowledge, Ree has a knack for giving amazing advice and is really kind and down to earth. I so enjoyed getting to know this lovely person and am really grateful to her because she l...

In this special bonus episode in partnership with Rapid White I meet super- dentist Dr Amit Rai to talk all things dental health, tooth equality (yes it is a thing) and how to do home whitening safely and effectively. Dr Rai is a fountain of knowledge and will change the way you think about your teeth. (Within moments of doing the interview I had booked an appointment with the dentist!) This episo...

In this special episode in partnership with Fenwick, Cher Webb and I take you virtual makeup shopping. (Cher is without a doubt the ultimate makeup shopping partner) Come with us as we pick our favourite ever makeup products from the store and talk you through why we love them and how we recommend using them. For your chance to join Cher and I live at Fenwick, head to Fenwick.co.uk and book ticket...

I've been so excited for you to hear this. It's a really special episode in partnership with Chanel where I got to meet the incredible makeup artist Sharon Dowsett. Sharon is one of the UK's most renowned makeup artists and she sat down and told me so much about her amazing story and adventures in the industry. We were also joined by Cher who has worked with Sharon in the past. It was like they we...

There was a lot of laughter during the recording of this episode. Cher does a bit of celeb spotting from the studio window and becomes very excited when she realises that she's seen "thingy" from Love Island. We also chat about everything from Moon Cups to great pigmentation products to three quarter shaving your legs to the one product we couldn't live without. Hope you love listening! To see us...

In this episode I'm joine by Maleka Dattu who is the founder of Merumaya. Maleka is passionate about great quality skincare, total transparency and challenging social norms to ensure that women don't feel ashamed of ageing or that they need to hide who they really are. Maleka is probably one of the most outwardly outspoken people that I've come across in the industry and I think that her honesty i...