Outspoken Beauty

There are so many brilliant new products around and I was in the mood for a good delve into what I'm liking and testing at the moment for this week's minipod.
I'll be talking about a new barrier loving skincare live from the derm who treats Lady Gaga and The Kardashian's, a beautiful moisturising emulsion from one of Lisa Eldridge's favourite brands, a rosy/bronzy glow that is irresistible, a bronzing fluid from a top skincare brand and lots more.
I'll link to all products mentioned in my Instagram stories xx

It was such a pleasure to record this episode!
Claudia Talsma is one of the loveliest people I have come across in the beauty industry and is also co-founder of some truly excellent brands including Rosalique which is specifically for those of us who struggle with sensitive, rosacea prone skin.
As well as doing great things in beauty, Claudia lives in the country side, surrounded by animals which are hugely important to her.
During the episode we talk about Claudia's career, working with her partner, the importance of animals and nature for mental health, sensitive skin, her favourite beauty products and so much more.
Enjoy getting to know this truly fabulous woman.

Let's start the week with a recommendation for the ultimate feel good, refreshing and quite frankly gorgeous scent that you'll be splashing all over yourself this summer.

In this episode I get to know the exceptionally talented makeup artist Lan Nguyen-Grealis aka Lans London.
Lan is a world renownded artist and is the woman behind many of the most famous faces around including Raye and Paloma Faith.
During the episode we chat about Lan's incredible journey and how this self taught artist went from doing makeovers for women who were having professional photos taken to becoming one of the most coveted makeup artists in the world.

This week's minipod is a bit of a catch up. I chat about my (really positive) experience of micro-blading, why I'm taking progesterone pessaries and what my hormones are doing and where I'm at with my skincare.

The lovely and super talented makeup artist Bryony Blake is back and this week we're chatting about my interview with a real life witch and the quesitonable experience I had with a psychic.
Bryony has had an amazing makeup experience and we're chatting about relationships where we felt inferior to our other halves.
There's also Bryony's experience of ear seeds and lots more thrown in for good measure.
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In today's Mini Mini Pod I talk about the amazing benefits of The Nue Co's fragrance Forest Lungs and how I use it when I'm feeling below par.

Laura Dowling is the person that every woman needs in her life and I'm so happy to have her as my guest in this incredibly informative episode.

Laura, who is a highly experienced pharmacist, wants women to learn how to take control of their health and spends a lot of her time demystifying and debunking myths about medication and medical conditions. She also has toured Ireland encouraging women to learn and be open about sex, vulvas, menopause and so much more.

As well as all of this amazing work, Laura is the founder of a brilliant supplement brand called Fabuwellness, where her wide medical and scientific knowledge have helped ensure that her supplements really do what they say they will and are packed with great quality ingredients.

During the episode we talk about our frustration at how the pharmaceutical industry for so long made medication that had only been tested on men because womens' hormones made us too "complex". We also talk about protecting our health, the peri/menopause and why vaginal oestrogen can be a total gamechager for many many women. There is a lot of humour too (Laura has a giant, cuddly vulva which she takes along to her events nd shows me during the episode and that's just for starters).

Enjoy getting to know and learning from this truly remarkable and really lovely woman.

In this week's minipod I'm answering some of questions that you asked me on Instagram.

Amongst other things I cover "pheremone scents" that smell irresistibly sensual when worn alone but also layer perfectly. I'm also talking about my favourite sex toy, how my anxiety is and I chat through my favourite mascaras. 

Loved recording this. Feel free to send your questions over any time to @outspokenbeautynicola.

In this episode I'm listing some of my favourite summer holiday products. (It's like one big rain fest in the UK at the moment so I'm indulging in a bit of escapism).
I can absolutely vouch for all of the products I talk about. They do what they say they will and many of them are an utter pleasure to use and fill me with instant holiday joy.
From fragrance to spf to a super light but hydrating body oil to the product that will keep your skin in check, I've got you covered.