Outspoken Beauty

In this episode I take a trip backstage at the Cambridge Theatre Covent Garden and meet the incredible Hayden Tee who plays Miss Trunchball in Matilda (my favourite musical of all time).

Join me in Hayden's fabulous dressing room as we drink in the buzzing atmosphere as everyone prepares for that night's performance and get to know a truly sensational man.

Not only is Hayden an actor but he's also a trained makeup artist and we cover so much in this episode from confidence and anxiety to androgynous makeup, to creating his own beauty concoctions to what it's like playing such a huge part on the West End stage.

Later in the episode I chat through some brilliant instant tanning products as well as giving you all the gossip from Emma Hardie Skincare's 10th birthday.

If you want to continue the conversation or ask me anything then give me a DM on Insta at @OutspokenBeautyNicola xx

In this episode international makeup superstar Cher Webb joins me to discuss the beauty must haves that the two of us rush to buy when we're abroad.

From iconic French products that are SO much cheaper in France to amazing stuff that you can only get in the USA to a wonderful Australian SPF, this episode is your must have guide just as we approach holiday season.

If you'd like to ask me or Cher anything then give us a DM on Insta @OutspokenBeautyNicola and @CherWebbMakeup xx

Get ready to meet a woman who is going to shake up your routine and your views on beauty.

Paula Begoun is probably one of the most knowledgable, outspoken and honest people in the beauty industry (they don't call her the cosmetics cop for nothing). She has published multiple books on the subject of cosmetics and skincare, been on The Oprah Show (amongst many others) and has her own high performing skincare line called "Paula's Choice". Basically if there's anything that this woman doesn't know about skincare then it isn't worth knowing.

I loved getting to know this amazing woman and her feisty views. If there was ever a person who summed up the spirit of Outspoken Beauty it is Paula!

Later in the episode I revisit a phenomenal day cream/makeup base and wax lyrical about my new favourite bronzer.

Any questions for me or Paula give me a DM @OutspokenBeautyNicola

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My partner in crime Cher Webb is back and in this episode we talk about keeping your makeup looking spot on when it's hot. Cher has some amazing tips and if you're a bride to be you seriously need to listen to this episode.

Later on we talk about one of the most exciting beauty store launches in recent years, what makes Advanced Night Repair so special and going makeup free.

If you have any questions for me or Cher we always try and get back to our DMs on Insta. You can find me @outspokenbeautynicola and Cher @cherwebbmakeup.

In this episode of Outspoken Beauty I'm joined by Caggie Dunlop who you may remember from her Made In Chelsea days.

When I met Caggie we hit it off instantly and the resulting conversation is very open, quite raw in places and snort enducingly funny (well I think so anyway).

Join me and Caggie as we talk major life changes, sage burning, skincare, how people perceive you and much more. I tell a story involving my Mum and a maid's outfit (yes it is as bad as it sounds but not quite as dodgy) and Caggie chats about her new relationship. I have a feeling you're going to really enjoy this one.

Later on in the episode I share the results of my natural deoderant challenge. (I spent a hot, busy day wearing one natural deoderant under one arm and another under the other...all will be revealed! I also share my new skincare routine now that my skin is feeling less sensitive.

If you like what you hear then as ever it would be amazing if you can rate the pod in iTunes.

Cher will be back for our mid-week episode xx

She's back from a fabulous trip to Paris and is positively brimming with recommendations this week. Join me and Cher Webb as we discuss everything from how to rock a green eyeshadow to a gem of a lipstick from Bourjois to some exciting beauty finds at Boots (including an egg based body mousse) to the perfect shade of pink lippie from Charlotte Tilbury's new collection.

We've tried to focus on products that are as affordable as possible but there are a few luxury ones thrown in there too. There should be something great for everyone's budget.

If you would like to ask either Cher or myself anything beauty related then DM us on Instagram @OutspokenBeautyNicola or @CherWebbMakeup

In this episode I meet two incredibly strong women with very different stories to tell.

Jasmina Vico is the super talented facialist who helps Killing Eve's Jodie Comer get her incredible glow. What I love about Jasmina is that she doesn't suffer fools gladly and does skin very much HER way. Her knowledge is deep and her commitment to educating herself about the skin and health in general is like nothing I've ever come across. I like to think of Jasmina as a much needed rebel in a world where many skin experts follow a similar set of rules.

Check out Jasmina's website jasminavico.com for more. (She'll give you the best and most fascinating facial of you life...I've experienced it and it was like the very best sort of witchcraft).

Later in the episode I meet the totally inspiring Camille Knowles whose eczema journey took her from rock bottom to becoming an "eczema warrior" where she empowers other people to take control and get better both physically and emotionally. You can join her incredibly inspiring Instagram group @camilleknowles and make sure you check out her book The Beauty of Eczema if you or someone else suffers from a skin condition and needs empowering.

Towards the end of the episode I review some great products for sensitive skin and a truly incredible lipstick you can grab for a tenner in Boots.

In this special bonus episode with Dermalogica, the lovely Georgia Toffolo joins me almost a year after our first episode to talk about how her journey to skin confidence is going.

If you heard our first episode together, Toff talked openly about how her acne has not only been physically painful but has also had an effect on her mental health. Slowly though she has come to terms with it and when we last spoke, she had gone makeup free on national TV which was a huge challenge for her at the time.

She's in an amazing place now and her confidence levels have gone through the roof. She is one of the faces of a groundbreaking new Dermalogica campaign where she goes totally makeup free once again and talks openly and honestly about her journey to feeling happy in her skin.

In this episode we talk about why the Dermalogica Campaign is so special and groundbreaking, how Toff now feels happy to show people her acne scars and why healthy, glowy skin with texture is something we should all embrace. Forget flawless and so called perfect skin....now it's all about loving the skin you're in and being a true Skindividual!

In this episode I'm joined by a woman who I instantly clicked with. It's the wonderfully honest, open and funny Estee Lalonde (she had me snorting with laughter). Our conversation takes many twists and turns and covers a whole range of topics from the power of a bath to pubic hair to great skincare as a preference to makeup to vaping CBD.

Later in the episode I talk about the breathing technique I use to overcome my anxiety, an amazing perfume that sadly didn't last on my skin and a truly fantastic new night time serum.

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My partner in crime Cher Webb is back and in this episode of The Ultimate Guide to Makeup we chat through everything from SPF sprays to incredible skincare from Superdrug to the power of a Chanel Palette to She Wees!

Cher also chats about a very exciting (and swanky) event happening in her house tonight and we reflect on toilet politics at festivals.

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