Beauty Full Lives

Lifestyle and beauty blogger Estee Lalonde is something of an internet sensation, with over 3.5 million followers across her platforms, as well as a bestselling book Bloom: Navigating Life and Style, and podcast On The Line under her belt.

Despite her huge success and some of the pitfalls that come with sharing stories online, Estee is disarmingly honest and easy-going, and turned up to record at my house willing to talk about anything and everything.

Our conversation about Estee's life accordingly covers many different things from how she's learned to love her body to her fear of snakes to her attitude towards break ups to her periods of anxiety to the joys of owning a dog. 

We also talk extensively about beauty, with Estee sharing many of her recommendations.

Here are the products and places Estee mentions:

- Blink Brow Bar

- Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser 

- Larry King hair salon - cuts by Elle, colour by Harriet

- Weleda Skin Food

- Charlotte Tilbury Wonder Glow

- Nars Complete Matte Concealer

- Waterpik Water Flosser

- Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 

- Chantecaille Just Skin

- Glossier Stretch Concealer in Medium

- YSL Contour Brow Gel

- Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel

- Troy Surratt Eyelash Curlers

- Troy Surratt Lipslique

- Tom Ford Lipstick in First Time

- RMS Beauty Living Luminizing

- Lancome Grandiose Extreme Mascara

- Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

- Oskia Renaissance Mask

- Pai Cleanser

- Susanne Kaufmann Body products

- Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask

- NYDG facials

- Facial Acupuncture with John Tsagaris

- Sarah Chapman Signature Bespoke Facial 

- Acupuncture with Ross Barr

- Aromatherapy Associates Bath & Shower Oils

- Normal People by Sally Rooney

- Circe by Madeline Miller

Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.

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Daniel Sandler's appreciation of the transformative power of beauty began early in his life through watching his hairdresser dad and his interior designer mum at work. 

But rather than following in either of their footsteps, he instead alighted on make-up.

Success quickly found Daniel, and over his 30+ years in the industry he's made up everyone from A-list actresses to pop stars to models (Daniel is exceedingly discrete, but a couple of names pop up during the episode, if you're curious about that sort of thing).

He went on to found Daniel Sandler Makeup, a brand which is a go-to for make-up artists and I've seen his products - particularly the famous Watercolour Blush - backstage at MANY a show and on shoots.

In Daniel's episode, he talks about the dawning realisation that he wanted to become a make-up artist, his defiance of his dad's wish for him to join him in hairdressing, and how he got his career off the ground. He also offers some make-up tips, explains how he goes about enhancing a face, and decodes precisely how to use Watercolour Blush.

Here are the products Daniel mentions:

- Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer

- Mary Quant Make-Up

- Clinique Superbalanced Make-Up

- Estee Lauder More Than Mascara

- Daniel Sandler Pressed Powder

- Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush

Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.

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After the acne episode with Clinical Aesthetician Pam Marshall went live, skincare questions flew my way, so I thought the best recourse would be to invite Pam back as a guest on the show to offer her wisdom.

We cover a huge range of topics, including dryness, pigmentation, scarring, ageing, and skin-friendly make-up. As those of you who listened to Pam's thoughts on treating acneic skin will know, she doesn't mince her words and her advice is extremely sound.

Some of the products she mentions include:

- Neostrata Pigment Control

- Chantecaille make-up

- It Cosmetics CC Cream

- Clinisept (NOTE: after going live, I was advised by Pam and her team that Clinisept doesn't contain Chlorhexidine as is stated in the episode).

- Exuviance Night Renewal Hydrogel

- Retinols by Exuviance, Medik 8, Neostrata, Murad, Skinceuticals, CosMedix

- Exuviance Hydrating Eye Complex, CosMedix Eye Genius

Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee. 

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Fans of Daisy Buchanan's writing will know that her work walks the delicate line between frank and funny, insightful and warm.

She brings that trademark heart-wrenching and hilarious touch to her musings in this episode on the relationship between her internal and external self, throwing in some excellent anecdotes including the time she met Tim Westwood surrounded by Ferrero Rochers and how Sun In turned her hair orange.

Daisy's book, The Sisterhood, is out on the 7th of March - click here to pre-order. 

Here are the products Daisy mentions:

- Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer

- MAC Dame blush 

- Chanel Coromandel

- Rhodes Fool Around

- Chantecaille Petales

- Chantecaille Le Wild

- Dianna Vreeland Simply Divine

- Dior Forever and Ever

- Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter

- CYO Bronzer

- Sunday Riley CEO Serum

- Rapidlash 

- Maybelline Brow Drama Crayon

Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.

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Erstwhile model turned nutritional therapist, and Tuesday's main episode guest, Rosemary Ferguson returns for an expert episode. In it, she explores the interplay between anxiety and food, as well as suggesting some foods to steer clear of, and those to eat to help reduce anxiety.

Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.

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Rosemary Ferguson's career started in the rather inauspicious setting of McDonald's on Oxford Street, where she was spotted by Corinne Day (yep, the very same Corinne Day who took those famous early photos of Kate Moss, so clearly she had a very good eye).

She went on to become part of the famous wave of British models living in New York who carved out a new, more pared back look following the excesses of the '80s. 

After having three children and deciding to live back in the UK, Rosemary went to the College of Naturopathic Medicine to train as a naturopath and nutritionist. 

Now, she runs a clinic on Harley Street, is the co-founder along with Gizzi Erskine of the food brand Filth, and founded the 5 Day Plan. 

In this episode, Rosemary talks us through her story, as well as mentioning the products she loves and has used over the years. 

Here are the products Rosemary mentions:

- Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers

- Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser

- Filth

- 5 Day Plan 

- Burberry Fresh Glow BB Cream

- Orveda Sincare

- RMS Living Luminizer

- Charlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow

- Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

- Votary Super Seed Facial Oil 

- Romilly Wilde Skincare

- Creme de la Mer

- Viviscal

- John Masters Haircare

Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.

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Singer-songwriter Freya Ridings has has a huge year. Her haunting single Lost Without You went platinum, and she recently performed it on the Late Late Show with James Corden, as well as on the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards, and on The Greatest Dancer.

In this episode, Freya offers an insight into how she has thrived in a famously competitive industry, and is frank about the challenges that accompany her success - including building the stamina for her schedule, and how being filmed on HD cameras has fostered an interest in skincare.

Also under the microscope are Freya's product discoveries, which she's endearingly frank and enthusiastic about as a self-confessed beauty fan.

Here are the products Freya mentions:

- Heliocare Color Gelcream Light SPF 50

- Sunday Riley Blue Moon Tranquility Cleansing Balm

- Alpha H Liquid Gold 

- Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum

- Patchology Flashmasque Illuminate Sheet Mask

- 111 Skin Bio Cellulose Facial Treatment Mask

- Ballet Beautiful by Mary Helen Bowers

- Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops in Halo

- RMS Living Luminizer 

- Glossier Cloud Paint in Beam

- Ardell Demi Wispies

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

- Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips

- MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick 

- Glossier You Eau de Parfum

- Byredo Biblioteque Candle

Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.

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Eve Kalinik is a Nutritional Therapist and the author of Be Good To Your Gut.

In this expert slot episode, Eve talks about how a relationship with food can be improved through simple measures - and explains how the gut and mind communicate.

Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee. 

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Zanna Roberts Rassi is nothing if not a renaissance woman. In her capacity as beauty and fashion journalist, she contributes to Marie Claire, the Today show, and E! News. For the latter, she often finds herself in front of the camera, interviewing attendees of the Met Gala, the Golden Globes, and the Oscars.

Her other job: co-founder of Milk Makeup, the hugely successful make-up and skincare brand that flew off counters in America and has just launched into the UK at Cult Beauty. Milk is a triumph of both function and form, with the sticks offering innovative on-the-go skincare and make-up, while each of the cruelty-free, paraben-free, and 100% vegan products are designed to reflect the spirit of self-expression and to offer something new.

In this episode, Zanna explains how she went from a young girl living in Manchester and dreaming of working in beauty to being an entrepreneur, presenter, and journalist - and details how she manages her busy life and maintains her energy levels today, including the beauty products that she simply can't be without. Here are the products Zanna mentions:

- Boots 17 Twilight Teaser

- Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream

- Milk Makeup KUSH High Volume Mascara

- Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer

- Milk Makeup Highlighter in Lit

- Ouai Dry Shampoo Foam

(The Milk Makeup products I've used and would recommend include: the star Tattoo Stamp, the KUSH Lip Balm, the KUSH clear brow gel, and the Cooling Water Undereye Patches.)

Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee. 

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When Meg Mathews found herself unable to leave her house due to anxiety, she had no idea that the root cause might be the menopause. Once she realised that the anxiety-related agoraphobia she was suffering from was one of the many menopause symptoms that she'd never heard about, she decided to take action.

Today, she's one of the more outspoken voices on the impact of the menopause, campaigning for awareness of how it can affect a woman and striving to arm them with information as to how to combat the more negative elements.

She talks about her experience of the menopause and offers tips in this episode, as well as talking us though her life story, including growing up in South Africa during the Apartheid, enjoying London's punk scene, working as a music manager, and, of course, being part of that hugely famous Primrose Hill set, and how she found her experience at the Lanserhof to be hugely positive in fostering a good self-care routine.

Here are the products Meg mentions and some shots of her stash:

- Noxzema

- Dr Hauschka Rose Day Cream

- Shannon at Nicola Clarke at John Frieda

- Lion Mane Mushrooms 4 Life

- Susanne Kaufmann Body Lotion

- Lumie Vitamin L Slim SAD Light

- Rhythm Health Organic Coconut Kefir

- Udo’s Choice Super 8 Gold

- KIKI Health Nature’s Living Superfood Organic Blend

- Viridian Magnesium

- The M Blend CBD Oil

- Bamford Pillow Spray

- Aveda Chakra Spray

- Kat Burki Goji Essence

- Stila Lip Glaze in Kitten

- Nars Multiple in South Beach

- Salt of the Earth deodorant

- Sukin

- Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady

Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee. 

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