Outspoken Beauty

In this episode of My Beauty Habits I chat to the wonderful fragrance writer and presenter Alice Du Parcq.
Alice has been a beauty journalist and editor since 2001 and has the most amazing talent for bringing fragrances to life. She also hosts the brilliant series "Desert Island Spritz" on her Instagram @aliceduparcq where she interviews the likes of Caroline Hirons, Sallie Hughes and Lisa Potter Dixon about their favourite scents. (I highly recommend it)
In this episode we chat about Alice's fascinating career and then go on to explore the beauty products that she adores. Alice has got a truly luxurious and very sensorial skincare routine that will have your mouth watering. She also chats through beloved makeup items and of course a few of the important fragrances in her life.
Alice is a joyful human being and this episode is utterly fabulous, just like her!

Happy New Year Outspoken Beauties!
In this mini episode I chat through my New Year's Resolutions and why I've chosen them.
From shunning fad diets to working on my mental health and relationships to a few promises regarding the podcast, I really hope you enjoy my first episode of 2022.

In this the final episode of my Best of 2021 mini-series I talk about the home fragrance products and brands that have really stood out to me this year and tell you why.
Here's what I mention:
The Perfumer's Story Black Moss Candle
The Constant Candle Co
Neom Happiness
Aromatherapy Associates Oil Diffuser
Diptique Baie Candle
Holistic London Candles and Home Sprays
Antonia Burrell "And Breathe" Air Cleansing Room Spray
Emma Hardie Moringa Balm Candle
Floral Street Midnight Tulip Candle
Skandinavisk Festive Candles

It's the penultimate episode of my top products of 2021 series and today I'm focussing on fragrance.
This has been a tough to whittle down as I've adored and discovered so many beautiful scents this year, but these have really stood out to me:

Frederic Malle Portrait of A Lady
Le Labo The Matcha 26
Penhaligons Constance
Penhaligons Duchess Rose
Serge Lutens Fleur D'Oranger
Nivea Sun

In this end of 2021 mini-series, I'm chatting about my favourite products of the year.
In this episode I cover quite a few categories including hands, bath, body, hair and wellbeing.
Here's what I talk about:
Nursem hand-cream
Aromatherapy Shower Oils
L'Occitane Bain de Lait
L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil
Dr Sam Bunting Flawless Body Therapy
Babyliss Deep Waves
Fable and Mane Shampoo
Ren Atlantic Kelp and Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Bath Oil

In the 2nd instalment of my products of the year I talk about the skincare products and brands that have really stood out to me in 2021.
Skincare is obviously very personal but I feel that a lot of these products would work well for most skin types, ages and shades.
Here's what I mention:
Exuviance Vitamin C Capsules, Bionic Tonic and Night Renewal Hydragel
Heliocare SPF
Emma Hardie Moringa Balm
Cerave Hydrating Cleanser
Skin and Me prescription skincare
Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Skingredients (numerous products mentioned)
Dermalogica Microfoliant
Avon Anew Renewal Power Serum

In this, the first of my top beauty product round ups of 2021, I'm focusing in on makeup and talking about the products that have really stood out to me this year including old classics and new favourites. Hope you enjoy the round up and do let me know what you've loved in 2021 by getting in touch via Instagram @outspokenbeautynicola.

Bryony is back and joins me as I hide from the kids in the spare room. (Listen and you'll find out why).
During the episode we talk Covid (Chris currently has it), gingerbread house competitions (Bryony's family gets seriously competitive at this time of year), entertainers and loads more. We then give you some fabulous beauty recommendations including the ultimate glittery eyeshadow.
Enjoy :0)

In this episode gynaecologist and co-founder of Deodoc Dr Hedieh Asadi is back on the podcast (do have a listen to our last episode with her sister Hasti - it was brilliant!) and she's here to answer more of our intimate health questions. If there's something about your vulva or intimate health that you want to know then hopefully you'll get some answers here!
This is your podcast and if there's anything or anyone that you'd like to hear, DM me on Instagram @OutspokenBeautyNicola.