Outspoken Beauty

If you're not feeling Christmassy yet then this may just be the thing you need. Join Sophie Beresiner, Lisa Potter Dixon and Nicola Bonn for a festive smorgasbord of prosecco, glitter, gifts and elves. (There's even a bit of carol singing in there too). Sophie (beauty director at Elle Magazine) and Lisa (makeup artist extraordinaire) join Nicola to share stories of Christmasses past, Christmas Day...

Leighton Denny MBE started his career as a fork lift driver but eventually became one of the most in-demand manicurists in the world. Celebrities including Joan Collins flocked to him to have their nails done. Soon his empire grew. He owned a huge beauty salon in Central London and launched successful nail, lipstick and perfume brands. Leighton is the ultimate entrepreneur and his story is fascina...

International makeup artist to the stars Cher Webb joins Nicola for another episode of the acclaimed Outspoken Beauty: Ultimate Guide to Makeup. In this week's episode they're talking through the very best concealers on the market and how to use them. From the best undereye concealers to the ones that have the ability to cover tattoos, they talk through some of the most innovative and effective co...

In this episode Nicola is joined by the incredible Jules Von Hep. He is one of the loveliest people in the beauty industry and apart from being the king of the spray tan, he also makes it his responsibility to make women feel good about their bodies. Join Jules for a good old chin wag about tanning, tarot cards and the importance of self belief and body confidence. He also chats about seeing celeb...

Makeup artist to the stars, Cher Webb, joins Nicola for another episode of The Ultimate Guide to Makeup. This week they're talking about foundations and Cher goes into great detail about the best way to apply them, the best foundations for different skin types and the ones that you need to buy. Whether you want glowy, dewy skin, a foundation with UVA and B protection, something that will work real...

Val Garland is arguably the best makeup artist that the world has ever seen. She is an artist in the truest sense of the word and the way that she incorporates unexpected materials and use of colour in her work is a feast for the senses. She breaks boundaries and rules and is the woman that every model wants to be made up by and every makeup artist wants to be. In this episode of Outspoken Beauty...

Nicola is joined again by internationally renowned makeup artist Cher Webb for your mid-week guide to makeup. This episode is your ultimate guide to all things mascara and is brimming with product recommendations and tricks of the trade. Whether you want huge lashes without having to get extensions, are looking for the perfect lower lash mascara or want to learn how to curl your lashes to perfecti...

The girls are back!! Lisa Potter Dixon and Elle’s Beauty Director Sophie Beresiner are back for another #BackChatBeauty X Outspoken Beauty Special. In this episode the Lisa and Sophie join Nicola to answer all of the beauty questions that you’ve been asking on Instagram. Expect product recommendations galore, incredible makuep tips and a fair bit of raucousness. It’s a fun and really informative e...

The Outspoken Beauty Ultimate Guide to Makeup is back and in this episode internationally acclaimed makeup artist Cher Webb joins Nicola to teach us everything there is to know about getting the glow. Whether you want your entire face to radiate with a dewy, healthy glow or are more into highlighting certain areas, Cher has the answers. With a huge amount of top product recommendations, easy to fo...

Georgia Toffolo aka Toff radiates happiness and positivity. She is a little ray of sunshine. However, beneath her positive outlook, she has been haunted for years by chronic acne which has made her feel so ashamed and insecure that at one point it even affected her relationship with her parents. Recently she made an incredibly brave decision and after years of artfully hiding it under makeup, she...

The Outspoken Beauty Ultimate Guide to Makeup is a mid-week bitesize treat, guiding you in every aspect of applying makeup and the very best products to use for your skin type. Renowned makeup artist Cher Webb joins Nicola for this brand new series and this week they discuss everyhthing you could ever need to know about red lipstick. From application to the best colour for your skin tone and type...

They call her The Queen of Beauty and she's shared her unrivalled expertise with millions of women.  Nicola's guest this week is QVC's number one beauty expert, Alison Young. In this episode Alison shares her knowledge and opinions on the the beauty industry, botox and products. She is a firm believer that you can achieve fantastic skin with the right skincare regime and her advice is excellent. N...

When you hear the name Meg Matthews you often think of her marriage to Noel Gallagher, the Primrose Hill Set and her life as the ultimate party animal.  Well in recent years things have changed. Meg was hit by the menopause in such a dramatic way that she didn't leave the house for three months. Her symptoms were overpowering and confusing and her GP didn't offer her the guidance that she needed....

In this episode Nicola is joined by Lily Pebbles and The Anna Edit to talk about how to pick and choose the very best beauty products and let go of the rest. You've heard about a Capsule Wardrobe, but how do you get a Capsule Beauty Collection? Anna and Lily give advice about letting go of what you no longer need and also a list of the beauty products that have made their own personal edits. They...

You've probably heard of Cult Beauty but you may not have heard of its co- founder Alexia Inge. In this episode, Nicola talks to a woman whose passion for beauty and knowledge of the industry is arguably second to none.  Alexia talks about empowering women in the industry, the importance of honesty and integrity, supporting and loving Indie Brands and her favourite cult products.  One of the indus...

Freya Ridings is being hailed as the next Adele and for good reason. Her chart-topping single "Lost Without You" has won over hearts all around the world. She writes and sings from the heart and her music feels incredibly authentic. Freya is also a real beauty buff and whilst on tour she travels the world trying all the latest weird and wonderful products. In this episode of Outspoken Beauty, Frey...

Friends and colleagues for over 10 years, Lisa Potter Dixon (Head Makeup Artist at Benefit Cosmetics) and Sophie Beresiner (Beauty Director at Elle Magazine) recently joined forces to create #BackChatBeauty. A few times a week they get together on Instagram and give loads of brilliant beauty tips, banter and a lot of back chat (to each other). In this #BackChatBeauty / Outspoken Beauty Special, Li...

Esther Coren is a journalist, mini media mogul and wife to Giles Coren. She's also hilarious. In this episode Esther bares all as she tells us the story of her life in beauty. Get ready for a journey starting in the 90's when everyone wanted to look like Britney to meeting Giles (who thoroughly embraced her acne) and facing wobbly necks and wrinkles as she approaches 40. You're going to love it. L...

Season 2 is finally here and it starts with a bang. She was a member of The Saturdays and is now one of the UK’s best known presenters, authors and enterpeneurs. Rochelle Humes joins us to chat about changing her hair for the sake of her daughter, struggling to find makeup to match her skin colour, getting the glow and 90’s makeup fails. We’re also joined by one of the UK’s best cosmetic scientist...

Whether you’re a facial addict or are tempted to try one for the first time, this is the episode for you. Joining Nicola and Rachel for this episode is Sarah Chapman -one of the world’s leading skincare authorities. She has a host of high profile clients ranging from Meghan Markle to Victoria Beckham, so it's no surprise her hands are insured for £1,000,000! In this episode she gives us the lowdow...

Prepare to get up close and personal with one of the biggest personalities in beauty. In this episode, Trinny Woodall joins Nicola and Rachel to talk about Beauty On The Go. Trinny and the girls discuss long haul flights, doing your face during on the daily commute and the beauty essentials that Trinny would take with her if she was to backpack across the globe! An episode jam packed with tips, tr...

In this episode Nicola and Rachel explore how changes to their appearance in puberty have affected them into adulthood. Special guest on this episode is former beauty editor and host of The Emma Guns Show, Emma Gunavardhana. Emma talks incredibly honestly and openly about how developing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome during puberty has led to an adulthood filled with insecurity, self-doubt and bouts of...

In this episode Nicola and Rachel talk all about Motherhood and the many ways that it can change our lifestyle, beauty habits and identity. They're joined by cheese lover, feminist and Mum of 3, Editor in Chief of Stylist Magazine - Lisa Smosarski, and YouTuber, blogger and entrepreneur - Hannah Michalak. Together they talk about how having children has affected their lives both personally and pro...

This episode is all about the relationship between social media and beauty. Over a recent number of years many beauty brands have launched via social media, their results being unexpectedly brilliant, with some brands practically becoming overnight success stories. As Pixiwoo are one of the biggest social media/beauty success stories in the world, it was only right that one half of the amazing duo...

This episode is all about ageing and the beauty industry's attitude towards the older woman. Nicola & Rachel are joined by one of the UK's most influential women in beauty, the CEO of the CEW, Caroline Neville. She has been at the forefront of beauty for over a decade & at the age of 75 opens up about what beauty means to her & how the industry should be celebrating the older woman. The girls also...