Outspoken Beauty

In this episode I'm chatting to the wonderful makeup artist Mira Parmar (@miramakeup) about her beauty habits.

I really like and can relate to Mira. Like so many of us she's a busy Mum trying to juggle work, kids, family life and all the other stuff and has a great attitude to beauty and what it means to her.

During the episode we talk a lot about getting the glow (Mira's favourite look), skincare, Mira's standout makeup products and also about fragrance and what it means to her.

I loved chatting to Mira and hearing her great recommendations.

This episode is in partnership with This is Silk

In this episode I get to meet the incredible Sonal Keay. Sonal is the founder of one of my new favourite skincare brands, This Is Silk, and has been on a real journey both with her own skin and her career.

As you'll hear, Sonal has a rare and life-altering skin condition that has at times been incredibly challenging for her. It is this condition that is part of the reason that she became obsessed with the healing and repairing qualities of silk. The more she learnt about it. the more she realised the extent that it could help both herself and others and This Is Silk was born.

Before launching This Is Silk Sonal was a barrister and it's fascinating to hear how much her life has changed both personally and professionally.

I loved getting to know Sonal. She's such a genuine woman and has put so much into creating a brand that is truly special. Her story is not only fascinating but truly inspiring and I can't wait for you to hear it.

In this week's minipod I'm giving you an update on my mental health and also talking honestly about my recent weight gain.
I also have some brilliant things to tell you about including a body serum, the very best deoderant for sore armpits, a perfume that is great at this time of year and a makeup artist led brand that is truly excellent. I also tell you about the people I alsways call when I need a last minute and high quality beauty treatment.
You'll find all the links to the products mentioned in the podcast via my LTK shop. It's in the link in my bio on Instagram @Outspokenbeautynicola.

It felt so good to be reunited with Bryony and my goodness did she make me laugh this week.

During the episode we talk about:

• How to do the perfect roadside wee
• The family picnic in a HIGHLY unsuitable place
• Why my kids are getting confused about (my) female anatomy
• Bryony's night of extreme sweating in front of a plethora of A Listers
• Excessive swimming pool inflatables and what you can do with them
• Naked Attraction
• Why you should never buy a bra from an Insta ad

and a whole lot more....

Beauty wise we're covering brows, fragrance, beautiful bases and a mind blowingly good clay face mask.

Hope this episode brings a smile to your face xx

In this, the last of my Summer specials I'm chatting to a great friend to the podcast (and me), the brilliant dermatologist Sam Bunting.

Sam talks us through her summer must haves including the bite cream that she is never without, her perfect holiday makeup products and of course her hot weather skincare must haves.

You can find Sam's wonderful skincare range here . Her Neutralising Gel has been a real life saver while I've been away, helping to keep my usual breakouts at bay.

*This episode is in partnership with Avon *

I have been so excited for you to hear this episode.

Many of you know Avon for skincare and makeup but did you know that their story started with fragrance and amazing fragrance at that?

During this evocative episode, Suzy Nightingale and I are exploring Avon's incredible history with fragrance. We chat about how their entire story started with irresistible scents, the fact that they have worked with some of the world's most renowned perfumers and we then take you on a beautiful journey as we talk through how their brand new perfume Far Away Beyond The Moon makes us feel. Prepare for a journey of the senses as we re-create our personal experiences of the scent with music and story telling as well as talking you through the stunning ingredients including a rare flower that only blooms at night.

Later on I chat to the brilliant Victor Costa who is the Global Head of Fragrance at Avon and the man who helps take their perfumes from creative ideas where anything is possible to fragrant realities.

Finally it's time to talk to some of the Outspoken Beauty Trialling Panellists who have been sampling Far Away Beyond The Moon and give their honest reviews.

As ever Avon have achieved something utterly brilliant at an accessible price point and it makes me so happy. I hope you enjoy immersing yourself in the world of Avon fragrance as much as I have.

In this special episode the My Summer Beauty Habits mini series it's my gorgeous co-host Bryony Blake sharing her holiday must haves.

As you can imagine there's lots of makeup tips including how to mix the perfect holiday base, a brilliant SPF tip if you have sensitive skin and advice for extending your tan.

We also talk about wearing makeup on the beach, getting your lashes done and have a fab chat about fragrance.

There's lots more and as ever Bryony makes me laugh a lot! Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

It's time for another Summer Special.

Sharing her holiday beauty picks with us in this episode is makeup artist extraordinaire and all round wonderful individual Caroline Barnes.

From vivid lipstick to hot weather makeup tips to spf to sharing some of her very best little black book beauty contacts, Caroline is as ever the dream guest.

Enjoy this sunshine filled episode Outspoken Beauties xx

In this week's Minipod I'm talking you through my top products of the week.

This week you can expect:

A stunning SPF that hs come over from Korea and not only protects your skin but is brimming with hyaluronic acid

A coconut scented shampoo and conditioner that are affordable and will keep your colour in tact

The perfect gradual tan

A sublime hair oil that contains black sesame oil and amazing herbs

The brand new bath product from NEOM that does SO much

And more.....

I'll link to all products mentioned in this episode on my Instagram Stories.

xx

I'm so happy to feature Suzy Nightingale as my first guest on this fun summer mini-series where I explore the seasonal beauty picks of some of my very favourite people.

Suzy who as many of you know is an award winning fragrance expert and journalist and of course my co-host on On The Scent, is also incredibly passionate about non-scent related beauty products as you'll hear (and you may remember if you heard her hugely popular episode of My Beauty Habits).

Here are some of the brilliant products that she mentions during our chat. Listen to the episode to find out why she rates them so highly.

TOYL (Time of Your Life) Beauty Subscription Box

Kate Somerville Dermal Quench Liquid Lift

Vichy Capital Soleil SPF 50 Fresh Protective Milk for Face & Body

Altruist SPF 50

NUXE Refreshing After-Sun Lotion

Skinny Tan Protect & Glow High Sun Protection & Daily Gradual Self-Tan Spray

e.l.f Halo Glow Setting Powder

Lisa Eldridge Velvet Bloom

Ateh Jewel Blush of Dreams Cream Blush In Radiant Rav

Chanel Baumé Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick

IUNIK Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger

Thameen Fanfare