Outspoken Beauty The Outspoken Review - Retinal, The Best Berry Lip Oil and My Snuggly Shower Oil
Nov 5, 2025
Nicola shares a hilariously awkward first-date bonfire story that nearly derailed a budding romance. She dives into the magic of retinal vs. retinol, highlighting ingredients that soothe skin irritation. Listeners learn about the K18 hair repair mask that promises impressive results. The podcast features a must-try berry lip oil with a fun pH tint and a cozy almond shower oil perfect for winter. Plus, discover the deliciously festive scent of the new Queen's Caramel fragrance that sets the mood for any occasion.
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Chaotic First Date At Bonfire Night
- Nicola Bonn recounts bringing her first love Darren to a chaotic family bonfire night and worrying the date would end the relationship.
- The night included smoky garden fireworks, her mum in goggles, and a terrible spaghetti bolognese that left her anxious about his impression.
How Retinoids Convert In Skin
- Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives that must convert to retinoic acid to work, with tretinoin requiring no conversion.
- Retinal (retinaldehyde) converts one step to retinoic acid and often has gentler, modern delivery systems than retinol.
Choose Slow‑Release Retinal Formulations
- Try retinal products with slow-release delivery systems if you find retinol irritating.
- Look for formulations that pair retinal with ceramides and skin-supporting ingredients to reduce irritation.