The first part of this episode is in partnership with Tula Skincare I start this episode with a brilliant chat with gastroenterologist and founder of Tula Skincare Dr Roshini Raj. Having met Dr Raj when she was in London, I was so impressed by the way that she has combined years of medicine and a true passion for probiotics and has gone on to found a skincare brand that brings together her extensive experience and knowledge. I think you'll find Dr Raj's attitude to caring for skin really refresh...
Jan 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min
In this week's Minipod I talk about a very special fragrance that I treated me and Chris to for Christmas, the most amazing, affordable glass cabinet that now homes my perfume collection and why I'm definitely eating all the delicious chips even though it's January. Oh and I also mention my very best concealer of the moment. Enjoy Outspoken Beauties x
Jan 05, 2023•8 min
It's a new year and Bryony and I are here to cheer you up with our first episode of 2023. Expect all the usual fun including why I'm absolutely MORTIFIED that someone spotted me in my local Tesco, talk of the Chritsmas that went wrong and great excitement at some of our top beauty buys of 2022 plus much much more. We hope this episode brings a smile to your face if you're feeling a bit Januaryish xx
Jan 03, 2023•44 min
In this episode I look back at some of the things that I've learnt in 2022 and there are quite a few of them let me tell you! I also thank you for being a part of the Outspoken Beauty community. It means so much to me! Happy New Year Outspoken Beauties and hope this episode helps/inspires you xx
Dec 29, 2022•11 min
In this week's Outspoken Beauty Awards I'm focusing in on the hand and nail products that have stood out to me the most this year. I'll be telling you about great hand moisturisers, fabulous nail polishes and oils and the best products for strong and healthy nails. All of these brands and products are great and never let me down.
Dec 22, 2022•10 min
Ladies and Gentlemen she's officially back. It's my annual festive catch up with the one and only Cher Webb and we had SO much to chat about. During the episode we talk about making changes for the better, giant Elf duvets, lighting up our houses and Cher gets sentimental about Christmas trees. We also talk about signature fragrances, laser hair removal, budgie catching and have an unexpected chat about our bottoms. There are beauty recommendations too and so much more....this really is a lovely...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr
I start this episode with a sponsored review of Loving Tan. As you'll hear I have been incredibly impressed with their products and in particular love their facial tan which is easy to apply and gives you a beautiful and really quick glow. Following this I welcome my lovely friend, the amazing dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting back on the podcast for a catch up about all things skin and wellbeing. Sam chats about the things that she does that make her feel great, including the bath salts that she swe...
Dec 17, 2022•47 min
In this week's Outspoken Beauty Awards I'm listing my top skincare products of the year. From cleansers to serums to exfoliants to masks to moisturisers, it's all here. There are so many wonderful skincare brands out there but these are the products and brands that have really stood out to me. Here are the brands I mention: Dr Sam Bunting Clinique The Body Shop Superdrug Cerave Exuviance Skin Better Science Willowberry MV Skintherapy Lumene Dermalogica Clinisoothe Plus Avon Pam Marshall - Mortar...
Dec 15, 2022•12 min
The amazing LC is back for her final Beauty News ever (sob) although she's promised to come back on the pod as a guest next year (yay). This week we're talking Harry and Meghan, beauty boxes, The Ordinary and so much more. Get ready for opinions galore.
Dec 14, 2022•35 min
In this episode fragrance journalist and expert extraordinaire and my great friend and co-host of The On The Scent podcast, Suzy Nightingale joins me for a festive chat. From the outfit, lipstick and fragrance that Suzy will wear on Christmas Day to the ex-boyfriend who ruined her wreath making to the mistletoe hat that failed me, this chat is full of laughter and our shared passion for beauty and scent. Oh and we also have a slightly naughty chat about The Princess of Wales.....I really really ...
Dec 10, 2022•43 min
The Outspoken Beauty Awards 2022 are here. Listen to today's podcast and you'll hear my top beauty products of the year all of which I think are absolutely incredible. Here are the amazing brands that I mention: Daniel Sandler Monika Blunder Nudestix Blink Brow Bar London Benefit Clarins Chantecaille Chanel Rose Inc Lottie London Lancome Scuplted by Aimee Lisa Eldridge Bare Minerals Dr Sam Bunting Pam Marshall Typology Jones Road Nars Laura Mercier IT Cosmetics Giorgio Armani Esse Trish McEvoy E...
Dec 09, 2022•13 min
The gorgeous Bryony Blake is back and we're talking about escaping boobs, defrosting pets, brilliant board games and the best show Bryony's ever seen. After that we've got lots of gift ideas for you including an utterly random but brilliant vegetable related one from Bryony and an affordable fragrant gift that keeps on giving xx
Dec 06, 2022•43 min
In this episode I interview Nathalie Issa, the star of the Netflix film The Swimmers. Nathalie plays the part of Yusra Mardini who is training to be an Olympian swimmer in Syria when she has to flee the coutry with her sister and cousin. What follows (in this true story) is their journey as refugees which includes swimming a sinking boat of fellow refugees to safety in the sea. The film is exceptional in the way that it humanises refugees and Nathalie's performance is breathtaking. During the ep...
Dec 03, 2022•42 min
This week's Minipod is quite an eclectic one. I have a great film recommendation for you, talk about Hannah Martin's incredible makeup brush set that she's launched with Ciate and I have a brilliant solution for keeping BO at bay. There's also a few great gift ideas and I tell you why I Marks and Spencer very nearly gave me the shock of my life.
Dec 01, 2022•11 min
In this episode of My Beauty Habits I'm speaking to Grammy award winning singer Kelli-Leigh. Kelli tells us about the ups and downs of her career as a session singer, what it was like being a backing singer for Adele and why she has now started her own independent label. We also chat about her Christmas release "Unwrap My Heart" and why it would be her absolute dream to get a Christmas number one. Later we chat through Kelli's beauty habits from her favourite makeup, to her ultimate beauty hack ...
Nov 29, 2022•42 min
In this episode I chat to the amazing Kelly Crump. Kelly was diagnosed with incurable cancer but has made it her mission not only to raise awareness but also to have fun. Her attitude to life is incredibly inspiring and as you'll hear, she makes the decision each day to make the best of everything that she can. Whilst cancer is sometimes a really hard topic to discuss, I think it is an important one and it's amazing to hear how Kelly is dealing with it.
Nov 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min
In this week's Minipod I briefly chat about my experience of breathing physiotherapy which is great for those of us who suffer with anxiety and perhaps don't breathe in the right way. Then I chat through some beautiful beauty gift ideas including the brand new candle from Neom and an affordable aromatherapy brand that I adore.
Nov 24, 2022•11 min
I think that this might be one of my favourite ever episodes with Bryony Blake. We had such fun recording it with much snorting with laughter. During our chat we cover embarrassing moments both singing and being sung at, when everyone at the party can dance except you, Christmas promises, cinema visits gone wrong and why Bryony gets a whole load of song lyrics wrong. We also do a great beauty edit this week and cover affordable (and amazing) makeup, supersonic hairdryers, the ultimate skincare p...
Nov 22, 2022•50 min
It's time for your weekly beauty news update with LC. This week we're talking beauty innovation at Dyson, amazing pro-ageing messaging from Julia Fox, the future of showers and loads more. (We also discuss why I ate way too much of a pudding that I was meant to be sharing with Laura and why she finds raisins extremely offensive. I love this girl and her news updates are brilliant.
Nov 21, 2022•26 min
*This episode is in partnership with L'Occitane* If you're starting to think about the festive season and have decided that this is the year that you want to give gifts that are truly meaningful then this episode is definitely for you. I'm talking to the lovely Valentina Cavallaro and Millie Lloyd, both of whom have worked for L'Occitane for many years and as you'll hear are totally passionate about the brand and everything that it stands for. During the episode we discuss why gifting feels diff...
Nov 19, 2022•41 min
In this week's Minipod I'm answering the questions all.of the questions you've been sending me on Instagram. There's quite a lot here from festive makeup to products to make you glow to Christmas present ideas to hair products and lots more. Oh and I also go through some Black Friday beauty deals. Enjoy Outspoken Beauties 💋
Nov 17, 2022•14 min
I can't wait for you to hear this incredibly life-affirming and inspiring episode with broadcaster and author Siobhan Daniels. "Approaching retirement and frustrated with her job, Siobhan Daniels made a BIG decision: to start living life on her own terms. Rather than hiding from life’s challenges, she bought a motorhome and drove off to find them." In this episode Siobhan and I chat about what led to her decision and how she is now living her absolute best life. Siobhan's story is proof that any...
Nov 16, 2022•37 min
LC is back with the news and this week there's all sorts of beauty industry gossip. What's going on with the founder of Revolution? Is it the end for Revlon? Are the robots coming? And is it right that we might all have the opportunity to smell a bit like Whitney Houston? Listen to find out.........
Nov 14, 2022•27 min
In this episode I meet the utterly lovely Michael Douglas and we have a thoroughly good chinwag. Our conversation takes us on a brilliant journey through Michael's happy childhood, his love of motorbikes, his near death experience and the good looking guy in his town who inspired his entire career. Michael also talks about his relationship with Davina McCall, life as a celebrity hairdresser, his mission to help us with our hair dilemmas and why he has now become an entrepreneur. I loved getting ...
Nov 12, 2022•52 min
In this week's Minipod I talk you through my budget skincare edit. These products perform really well and are proof that you don't need to spend lots to get good results from your skincare. Here's what I mention: Garnier anti dark spots and anti pollution super UV 50 plus Altruist face fluid spf50 Altruist cleansing foam 2% salicylic acid Cerave hydrating cleanser Superdrug b melting balm Body shop camomile sumptuous cleansing butter Inkey list oat cleansing balm The ordinary granactive retinoid...
Nov 10, 2022•12 min
It's Bryony Blake's fortnightly episode and this week we're talking about why Bryony would be brilliant on I'm A Celebrity, being naughty in Liberty, when makeup goes wrong and a fabulous Christmas event that I went to. We do of course also chat through our beauty picks of the fortnight. Enjoy Outspoken Beauties! xx
Nov 08, 2022•47 min
LC is back with your weekly beauty news update. This week we get quite heated talking about fair working hours, copy cat brands, crying makeup, original ideas and where beauty is headed. In fact this isn't only news...it's a full on beauty debate. Enjoy xx
Nov 07, 2022•33 min
* This episode is in partnership with Vida Glow* In this episode I meet the amazing Anna Lahey who is the founder of Vida Glow, one of the world's leading ingestible beauty brands. Anna shares the story of how an encounter with marine collagen during a trip to Japan changed her life forever and inspired her to start her own brand. Anna tells me why she believes that ingestible beauty really can make a huge difference and how it is a sector of the beauty industry that she predicts will grow and g...
Nov 05, 2022•45 min
In this week's Minipod I'm going through the contents of my makeup bag. There are some old favourites as well as some great new bits that I'm loving. These are my everyday staples and as promised I'm listing them here for you: BareMinerals - Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Sculpted By Aimee Beauty Base in Golden Glow BBB London Ultra Slim Brow Definer in Clove Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Monika Blunder Lipstick in Florence Typology Tinted Balm in Coral Orange NARS Radiant Creamy...
Nov 03, 2022•11 min
In this episode I welcome the brilliant Louise Boyce aka Mama Still Got It. Louise, who is known (amongst many other things) for her hilarious depictions of toddler life on Instagram and TikTok (she's the one who uses the plastic doll hands), is also a model, author and blogger. During the podcast we chat about the ups and downs of Louise's life as a model, how the random gift of a pair of plastic hands inspired her in a big way and Louise also has lots of brilliant hacks for saving money when i...
Nov 01, 2022•40 min
