Outspoken Beauty

In this week's episode of Beauty News and Views Perdita is saying goodbye to the brilliant online destination Refinery 29 which is sadly closing in the UK. We're also talking all things beauty advent calendars and wondering if this year's Liberty one might just be the best yet. We're also discussing mental health fragrances and Perdi has some great recommendations.

In this episode of The Outspoken Review I'll tell you my honest thoughts about the new Space NK Oxford Street which I visited for the first time earlier this week. I also spent time at the amazing K Beauty destination PureSeoul and ended up buying some really exciting products which I'll talk you through. Just a reminder that if you'd like 20% off the amazing supplement brand Ancient and Brave (wh...

In this week's Outspoken Mental Health I'm chatting about anxiety in perimenopause, how to recognise it and how to deal with it. I mention the importance of advocating for yourself with your GP and why the same rules apply re standing up to anxiety whether it's hormone related or not.

* This episode is in partnership with Ancient and Brave * In this episode I'm chatting to the phenomenal nutritionist Jo Woodhurst who is also director of nutrition at Ancient and Brave. During the episode we chat about what made Jo decide to pursue a career in nutrition and why her mother's influence played such an important role in her decision and the way that she lives her life. Jo and I also...

The utterly brilliant beauty editor Perdita Nouril returns for Beauty News and Views. This week Perdi is talking us through some of the exciting new beauty brands that have landed in the UK including an amazing South Asian makeup brand and hair extensions from the best in the business! Perdita also talks us through one of her favourite skincare brands and what happens when a beauty editor goes cam...

In this week's episode of The Outspoken Review I'm talking about the Nails Inc Home Gel Nail Kit and giving my honest thoughts. I'm also chatting about why I've incorporated an essence into my routine, my top Merit lipstick (I totally forgot its name when I was recording, it's the Signature Lip in Millennial) and an important decision I've made about my health. (It's something we all should be doi...

What an absolute pleasure it is to have the wonderful Kim O'Sullivan on the podcast. Kim, who is the founder of the truly exceptional brand Brow Aid is an example of a woman who had an idea and against the odds, made it into a reality. She talks about how sometimes you need to hit rock bottom to actually get to a better place and shares a story of a true love for beauty, brow obsession, trying to...

It's time for my weekly catch up with beauty editor extraordinaire Perdita Nouril. This time we're chatting about the very exciting opening of the new Space NK on Oxford Street and also delving into the dramas that have been happening in the world of Elf and Urban Decay (who knew that the summer of 2025 would be so rife with beauty gossip!) Check out Perdi's instagram @perditanouril xx

I'm back from France and in this episode I'm chatting about my current obsession with health, naked nails and why I'm finding the daily ritual of looking after them really relaxing. I'll also tell you about my newest tattoo, what made me choose it and how I'm caring for it. I've got some great products to tell you about including one that I've loved for years and just can't be without. Last but no...

In this follow up episode to last week's skincare holiday fest, I am chatting about all the other brilliant beauty products that are proving to be invaluable here in France. I'll tell you about the best hand cream I've ever used, a foot cream that is keeping my feet in tip-top condition, a nail strengthening polish that really works, a do-it-all leave-in hair treatment that I'm obsessed with and s...

Bonjour one and all. I'm in France and apart from the high chance that I will be picking up loads of goodies at the pharmacie, these are the skincare products that I will be turning to. I've got some real goodies lined up for you including some new brands that I think are absolutely excellent. Enjoy xx

*This episode is part of a wider paid partnership with The Organic Pharmacy* The Outspoken Beauty Trialling Panel have been testing a variety of Organic Pharmacy skincare products for the last two months and in this episode I talk through their honest thoughts and experiences. I also tell you about my top products from this brilliant brand and what I like best about them. If you'd like 20% off Org...

In this my third and final episode of Get On The Plane, I talk about my tips and tricks for getting through the flight, from visiting the pilot, to getting in the right mindset for takeoff and how to make the flight go by faster. I also chat through useful breathing techniques, the "jello" theory and why "handing over your fear" can be reallu helpful. We still have some Zen In The Sky Kits availab...

Oh how we laughed during this episode! Get ready for Bryony's story about the time she offered her bum to Michael Buble with hilarious consequences! We'll also chat about what happened when I bared a bit too much to my neighbour and why I really embarrassed a man in a cafe. (I don't even know what's going on at the moment!) Bryony also talks about some amazing beauty launches that she's been to th...

In this week's episode of Beauty News and Views the brilliant beauty editor of Women's Health, Perdita Nouril gives us all the latest lip product news and gossip. I also tell you about a bit of an embarrassing lipstick moment at a recent beauty event. Perdita also has the ultimate summer lipstick recommendation. Enjoy xx

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm chatting about Neom's 20th birthday and why I love the brand so much. I also tell you about their latest candle that actually cools you down! Next I update you about my new venture getontheplane.co.uk which is an online destination for nervous flyers. I also tell you about my incredible Zen In The Sky Kits (the must-have curation of products to help you have a c...

The amazing beauty editor Perdita Nouril is back and this week we're talking about: Big news about Sephora and Kate Moss' brand Cosmos Perdita's Glastonbury experience that saw her sleeping under the stars Spin classes in the heat Misbehaving at parties where you don't know anyone Our beauty products of the week xx

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm talking about some iconic products from Stila, what I learnt at a wonderful sexual wellbeing workshop run by the incredible sexologist Marie Morice, I have the most beautiful smelling reed diffuser to tell you about and I'll be chatting about seeking help when your hormones don't feel quite right.

This mini series is for nervous flyers and the people who want to help them. In this week's episode I'm sharing my tips for feeling more positive on the day of the flight from the moment you wake up all the way to the departure gate. Join my Get On The Plane chat channel on Instagram @outspokenbeautynicola

Prepare to meet two of my absolute favourite people in the beauty industry. Pauline and Johnny Patterson are the couple behind Dr Paw Paw and as you'll hear during the episode, they run their business and interactions with people firmly from the heart. During this brilliant episode you'll hear: Their love story How Dr Paw Paw came about What it feels like to be business partners as well as a coupl...

This episode is in partnership with Cloud Nine I'm so excited for you to get to know Susan Powls, the woman behind the iconic GHD straightener and the fabulous styling tool brand Cloud Nine. Susan's story is one of being brushed aside in the boardroom (as so many women were/ still are), only to regain her power and take ownership of HER story. She is proof that anything is possible at any age and...

I had to make the title "The X-Rated Episode" just in case you were going to play this out loud in a public place or in front of the kids. You'll find out why when you hear it but needless to say, Bryony and I are talking about some rather intimate things this week. (Ooooh ahh missus). You'll also get your weekly dose of beauty and lots more. Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

In this week's episode of The Outspoken Review I'm talking about: The Outspoken Beauty Confidence Event taking place next week in London. (Buy your tickets here ) My visit to the dentist and the things I'm changing in my dental routine, plus a recommendation for a great water flosser. The addictive scent that smells like banana foam sweets The lipstick that's getting me lots of compliments at the...

In this week's episode of Outspoken Mental Health I'm doing the first of three aviation specials for fellow fearful flyers. In this, the first episode, I talk about the best way to keep your head in the weeks leading up to the flight so that you feel as calm and positive as possible as it approaches. These techniques really helped me finally get on the plane to Kos last month and I really hope tha...

Beauty Editor extraordinaire, Perdita Nouril, is back. This week we're talking hot weather beauty picks, wardrobe malfunctions, Glastonbury and lots more. Enjoy xx