Outspoken Beauty

*This episode is in partnership with L'Occitane*

If you're starting to think about the festive season and have decided that this is the year that you want to give gifts that are truly meaningful then this episode is definitely for you.
I'm talking to the lovely Valentina Cavallaro and Millie Lloyd, both of whom have worked for L'Occitane for many years and as you'll hear are totally passionate about the brand and everything that it stands for.
During the episode we discuss why gifting feels different this year and how we want to give gifts that are meaningful and do good whilst making the recipients truly happy. We then chat through all the amazing things that L'Occitane are doing for their producers, the environment, women and so much more and why they are the perfect choice for gifts this year.
It is so good to get a real insight into a brand and this is a great opportunity to get to the heart of L'Occitane and to learn why it is so much more than a great collection of products.
This is a brand that I have loved for as long as I can remember and this episode truly makes me love them even more. Enjoy it Outspoken Beauties xx

In this week's Minipod I'm answering the questions all.of the questions you've been sending me on Instagram.
There's quite a lot here from festive makeup to products to make you glow to Christmas present ideas to hair products and lots more. Oh and I also go through some Black Friday beauty deals.
Enjoy Outspoken Beauties 💋

I can't wait for you to hear this incredibly life-affirming and inspiring episode with broadcaster and author Siobhan Daniels.
"Approaching retirement and frustrated with her job, Siobhan Daniels made a BIG decision: to start living life on her own terms. Rather than hiding from life’s challenges, she bought a motorhome and drove off to find them."
In this episode Siobhan and I chat about what led to her decision and how she is now living her absolute best life.
Siobhan's story is proof that anything is possible and that with an incredible amount of bravery and a large dose of determination you truly can live your best life!
You can find Siobhan at shuvonshuvoff.co.uk and her book is called The Retirement Rebel.

LC is back with the news and this week there's all sorts of beauty industry gossip.
What's going on with the founder of Revolution? Is it the end for Revlon? Are the robots coming? And is it right that we might all have the opportunity to smell a bit like Whitney Houston?
Listen to find out.........

In this episode I meet the utterly lovely Michael Douglas and we have a thoroughly good chinwag.
Our conversation takes us on a brilliant journey through Michael's happy childhood, his love of motorbikes, his near death experience and the good looking guy in his town who inspired his entire career.
Michael also talks about his relationship with Davina McCall, life as a celebrity hairdresser, his mission to help us with our hair dilemmas and why he has now become an entrepreneur.
I loved getting to know Michael - he's great and can't wait to share this episode with you.

In this week's Minipod I talk you through my budget skincare edit. These products perform really well and are proof that you don't need to spend lots to get good results from your skincare.

Here's what I mention:

Garnier anti dark spots and anti pollution super UV
50 plus

Altruist face fluid spf50

Altruist cleansing foam 2% salicylic acid

Cerave hydrating cleanser

Superdrug b melting balm

Body shop camomile sumptuous cleansing butter

Inkey list oat cleansing balm

The ordinary granactive retinoid 2% in squalane

The ordinary retinol in squalane 0.2%

Avon anew renewal protinol power serum

Victoria health garden of wisdom vitamin C 23% plus ferulic acid

The Ordinary Multipeptide plus HA Serum

Weleda Skin Food

The Ordinary natural moisturising factors

Cerave moisturising cream

Inkey list:
Water cream
Peptide moisturiser

Inkey List caffeine eye cream

Clinisoothe Plus

It's Bryony Blake's fortnightly episode and this week we're talking about why Bryony would be brilliant on I'm A Celebrity, being naughty in Liberty, when makeup goes wrong and a fabulous Christmas event that I went to.
We do of course also chat through our beauty picks of the fortnight.
Enjoy Outspoken Beauties! xx

LC is back with your weekly beauty news update.
This week we get quite heated talking about fair working hours, copy cat brands, crying makeup, original ideas and where beauty is headed. In fact this isn't only news...it's a full on beauty debate.
Enjoy xx

* This episode is in partnership with Vida Glow*

In this episode I meet the amazing Anna Lahey who is the founder of Vida Glow, one of the world's leading ingestible beauty brands.
Anna shares the story of how an encounter with marine collagen during a trip to Japan changed her life forever and inspired her to start her own brand.
Anna tells me why she believes that ingestible beauty really can make a huge difference and how it is a sector of the beauty industry that she predicts will grow and grow. We also talk about the importance of independent clinical trials, why we the consumer need to be able to trust brands and also Anna opens up about some of her own personal struggles along the way.
Anna is so refreshing....she's honest and open about her brand and story and is so obviously passionate about what she does. I felt truly inspired by her and that anything is possible if you really put your heart and soul into it.
If you'd like to try Vida Glow products then you can find them at uk.vidaglow.com. Their new Clear range which targets acne will be available from Harrods on 21st November and online from 5th December.

In this week's Minipod I'm going through the contents of my makeup bag. There are some old favourites as well as some great new bits that I'm loving.
These are my everyday staples and as promised I'm listing them here for you:

BareMinerals - Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream
Sculpted By Aimee Beauty Base in Golden Glow
BBB London Ultra Slim Brow Definer in Clove
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
Monika Blunder Lipstick in Florence
Typology Tinted Balm in Coral Orange
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
Charlotte Tilbury Eye Colour Magic Duo in Green Lights Metallic
Lancome Idole Mascara in Glossy Black
Lottie London Super Fake Mascara
Hourglass Unlocked Mascara
Chantecaille Radiance Gel Bronzer
Lisa Eldridge Lipstick in Strawberry Shock
Dr Paw Paw balm in pink
Dr Sam Bunting Tinted Lip Balm
Chanel Le Rouge Duo in Darling Pink
MAC Extra Dimension Blush in Cheeky Bits
Lisa Eldridge Liquid Lurex in Emily
Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation
NARS Tinted Moisturiser