I've really put AKT natural deodorant through it's paces this past week, even getting poor Chris to do the sniff test at the end of each day. Here are my honest thoughts.
I start this episode with a short sponsored review of the brilliant Current Body LED Face Mask. I'll explain why I think it really stands out in the market and go through some really interesting stats and facts with you. If you'd like to try it following the episode then use code OUTSPOKEN to get 15% off all the Current Body LED Devices. The main episode is with returning guest, the utterly brilliant and leading nutritionist Dr Federica Amati. Federica who is a Clinical medicine research and imp...
In this week's minipod I'm talking about knowing what is normal for you whwn it comes to your gynaelogical health and why the minute things become abnormal you need to see a dr and advocate for yourself. (This is after an incredibly inspiring morning spent with the Eve Appeal as they launched their Get Lippy month). I'm also chatting about what I've done over the past week or so to get my confidence back (it involves a few simple beauty tricks and a lacy shirt), a gorgeous cleansing balm and the...
In this episode my guest is the brilliant beauty influencer Zak Heath. Zak who has over a million followers on TikTok is a huge advocate of gender fluid makeup and teaches both women and men how to create beautiful, natural looks. During the episode we chat about the politics around men who wear makeup and why there is often a societal expectation to make it over the top and dramatic when men should be able to enjoy using natural makeup to enhance their features and make them feel more confident...
If you want a product that gives you the most healthy, luminous, lit from within glow then you need to listen to today's mini mini pod xx
*This episode is supported by Dr Paw Paw* I was having an Insta-rant about my frustration about bad advice on social media leading teens to buy expensive, highly active skincare that is anything but good for their skin when I received a message from my lovely friend and co-founder of Dr Paw Paw, Pauline Paterson. She was in total agreement and we ended up having a very long phonecall about our sadness about all the misinformation and our fear that it would end up affecting our own kids. By the e...
There's a fair amount squeezed into this week's minipod. I go into detail about Charlotte Tilbury's new fragrance collection and tell you which one I can't get enough of (It's the PERFECT holiday scent). I also have a potentially health-changing book for you, news of a beautiful lipstick launch, the eyelash serum I can't wait to try and the product that's totally upped my hair game. xx
Bryony Blake is back and a lot has been happening! This week we're talking: Bryony's enlightening experience as a bio-dynamic farmer Nicola's screaming nose Child and puppy mayhem Nicola's fashion fail (thanks a lot Rishi Sunak) And of course we have loads of beauty recommendations and Bryony will be answering lots of your makeup dilemmas. Enjoy xx
Don't tell me what I can and can't wear just because I'm over 40! This tiny episode is for the women who aren't ready to go all soft and subtle with their liners and are far more interested in a bit of rock chic xx
In this episode I speak to the brilliant nutritionist Dominique Ludwig. Dominique is highly qualified and a hugely trusted voice in this field and during the episode we have an in depth chat about how ultra-processed food has become so commonplace and why it is the last thing that we should be eating if we care about our future health. Dominique also gives some brilliant advice and tips for the types of food that can really help us in our 40's + and why eating sufficient protein can be an absolu...
This week's Minipod is unapologetically beauty product focussed and I'll be telling you about some new products on the block that have got me excited. From the do it all Glycolic stick to the hair heat protectant and texturiser in one to the lipstick that really doesn't move, there are so many things to tell you about. Enjoy finding out about these greta new releases.
My guest today is the utterly brilliant Melissa Leong. Melissa is an Australian freelance food writer, food critic, television host and radio broadcaster. She is currently a judge on a series called Dessert Masters and was previously a judge on MasterChef Australia. In 2020 she was named Who Magazine's Sexiest Person of the year. And luckily for us, Melissa is also incredibly eloquent and passionate about beauty, fragrance and wellbeing. Our conversation is one of my favourite types in that we c...
Welcome to my tiny Monday episode. This week I'm waxing lyrical about the benefits of press on nails and which brands I love xx
In this episode I get to know Denny Daily who is a Beauty and Grooming Expert at the Good Housekeeping Institute. During the episode we explore the many elements involved in testing a product at the Institute and why once a beauty product has been highly rated by them, there is every reason for us to trust that it is worth spending our money on as consumers (something that is incredibly important to me). Denny and I also talk about the products that have really stood out to her because they have...
In this week's minipod I cover quite a lot in a shirt space of time including: My search for the ultimate, hydrating undereye concealer that doesn't settle in lines and stays put The glowy base of my dreams How I'm taking advice from The Glucose Goddess in my bid to sort out my pre-diabetes The questios we all need to be asking skincare influencers and more... Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx
Bryony is back for a post Easter treat to make you laugh, cry and to answer all of your most pressing beauty questions. In this episode we're talking: Taking photos without people realising (we've been assured that nothing untoward has taken place by Tom the editor who is taking the place of Chris this week...thank God!) Our books of the moment (Bryony is not nice about my most worthy literary choice) A delve into the life of hamsters and why everything I once believed may not be true And of COU...
Joshua Fletcher aka Anxiety Josh is one of my heroes. When I look back at my life and consider the people who really changed it, he will be up there. (When I was in the throes of the worst anxiety imaginable I reached out to him and he not only offered me support and SUCH wisdom but ended up inspiring me to finally get out of the house, after months of hiding in anxiety hell, and get on the tube to London). When I found out that Josh had written a new book I instantly reached out to him. I was d...
Hormones, phones, pre-diabetes, burgundy eyeliners and fragrances that make you feel like you're on a dream holiday in Positano....what more could you want from a minipod on Good Friday?! Enjoy my weekly catch up and don't forget to email me nicola@outspokenbeauty.co.uk if you'd like to be a member of the Outspoken Beauty Trialling Panel.
It is such a pleasure to welcome Aimee Connolly, the founder of Sculpted By Aimee, back on Outspoken Beauty. During the episode we reflect on how far she has come and delve into how she is building her beauty empire. Aimee also talks about what her brand stands for and why making makeup easy and accessible is so important to her. We also have a chat about how Aimee juggles her brand and what she does to maintain balance in her life and look after her wellbeing. I love this woman and she really i...
A little pod to start the week with. Today I'm talking about my current favourite scent that I discovered at an amazing Space NK event last week, why I paid to have an in depth blood test (and think it's a great thing to do) and I also have a code for you (outspoken50) if you'd like half price off your first Klira purchase. Enjoy xx
*This episode is in partnership with Dr Emma Craythorne and Klira* If you're a skincare lover then you're going to adore this episode . I'm chatting to consultant dermatologist, TV personality (The Bad Skin Clinic) and creator of Klira skincare, the utterly lovely Dr Emma Craythorne. The inspiration for this episode came when I was invited to hear Emma speak about Klira. I was absolutely fascinated when she explained the very many "skin sizes" that exist and how her product caters for each and e...
I'm doing a very beauty focused minipod this week where I update you on the products that I'm using on repeat and would really miss if they are ever discontinued. These are my mainstays and I am so impressed with them all. I've taken a photo of everything mentioned on today's podcast and will publish it on my Instagram @outspokenbeautynicola. Enjoy Outspoken Beauties!
It's time for another great episode with Bryony Blake. Fresh from doing a perfume workshop together earlier in the day, we're chatting about the importance of friends who make you laugh outrageously, my idea for a multi-functional product called The Triple Buzz and Bryony's trip of a lifetime to Universal Studios. After that it's onto all things beauty and Bryony is answering more of your questions with everything from how to stop makeup brushes from going clumpy when you wash them to the very b...
A short and sweet episode for you to start the week with you. I've got a brilliant, balanced breakfast idea that was given to me by the brilliant nutritionist Charlotte Faure Green. It stops blood sugar highs (and lows) and always keeps me nice and full until lunchtime. I also want to tell you about some really beautiful products from Rare Beauty. Enjoy xx
It's so good to welcome the amazing Sam Chapman back on the podcast. During the episode Sam opens up about how she has gone about achieving happiness and balance in her life after her mental health started to suffer. Sam also chats to me about the aesthetic treatments that she has had, how she helps her audience by sharing the details of what has worked for her and why she'll never be having a thread lift again. Later Sam talks me through some of the products that she absolutely swears by, inclu...
In this week's minipod I talk you through some of the beauty trends that I noticed cropping up at the CEW Beauty Awards Demonstration Evening and the products that I can't wait to try. The event was held at The Business Design Centre in Islington which is a huge venue. As far as the eye could see were tables with people demonstrating the products that they were hoping we would vote for in the upcoming awards.(Which are known as the Oscars of the beauty industry). It was amazing seeing such a wid...
In this thought provoking episode I welcome the amazing Michelle Feeney, founder of Floral Street, back on the podcast for a chat about all things sex and scent. Michelle and I discuss the way that some perfume is sold to us and why in many ways it feels outdated and demeaning. As consumers what do we actually want from our fragrances? Is it all about attracting someone else or should it be more about what makes us happy and if so should the advertisers re-consider their messaging and imagery? T...
Over the weekend I did a story about IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream and there was much confusion about which one to go for. I hope this little podcast helps you get to know the different versions of this iconic (and brilliant) product a bit better. Ps This is not sponsored/partnered...I have loved the different iterations of this cream for years and buy it on repeat.
I think that this is one of the most important episodes that I've ever published on Outspoken Beauty and if you have a daughter/niece/teenage girl in your life then you need to hear it. My guest is Jane Kenyon who is the founder of an utterly brilliant charity called Girls Out Loud. Jane has been working with teenage girls for over 20 years and her charity enables women in industry to become "big sisters" and mentor them through some of the trickiest years of school. Jane's insight into the curr...
It's Minipod time and in this episode: I'm calling time on the words "midlife crisis" Wondering out loud why on earth Grazia thought it was a good idea to feature Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty in an IWD series Chatting through a makeup brand that get all their pigments from nature Getting excited about a dry body oil that smells of actual heaven Talking you through the cool perfume brand that everyone needs to know about And more.... (My perimenopausal brain has forgotten the rest :0)...
