Outspoken Beauty
Nicola Bonn
Featured as one of the Top 10 podcasts by Harpers Bazaar and a must listen by Stylist, Glamour, Good Housekeeping and Vogue Italy, Outspoken Beauty is the UK's most honest, straight talking beauty and wellbeing podcast that uses beauty as a way to start powerful conversations. It's hosted by beauty columnist and broadcaster Nicola Bonn.
As well as great product recommendations and tips expect conversations with an array of experts, specialists and inspiring humans that cover everything from the joy of lipstick, skincare and supplements to debates around ageism, diversity, self pleasure and challenging the status quo.
This is a podcast for anyone who finds joy in beauty, who wants to feel great about themselves in a way that is so much more than just skin deep and who wants the confidence to find beauty in who they are rather than what society expects of them. Prepare to be challenged, informed and inspired!
As well as great product recommendations and tips expect conversations with an array of experts, specialists and inspiring humans that cover everything from the joy of lipstick, skincare and supplements to debates around ageism, diversity, self pleasure and challenging the status quo.
This is a podcast for anyone who finds joy in beauty, who wants to feel great about themselves in a way that is so much more than just skin deep and who wants the confidence to find beauty in who they are rather than what society expects of them. Prepare to be challenged, informed and inspired!
Episodes
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May 10, 2025 • 47min
Bryony and Nicola - Spiritual Moments in Morocco, Flirting Gone Wrong and Beauty Finds
It's Bryony time - Yay!This week Bryony has been to Morocco and has lots to report, including why she had to act as body guard to one of the influencers she was travelling with and how rose-harvesting in the mountains was a spiritual experience she'll never forget.I'm chatting about all the excitement of winning a Jasmine Award and the Grazia shoot where I fell flat on my face.We also chat about flirting when you're in your 40's, panic shopping and the TikTok video that has captured my heart.Finally, there's lots of beauty to tell you about including an AMAZING, affordable Orange blossom body spray, a tubing mascara for less than £8 and lots more.
May 9, 2025 • 16min
Beauty News and Views with Perdita Nouril - New Beauty Regulations, The Met Gala and The Hair Styling Tool That's Causing Chaos
In this week's episode of Beauty news and Views with Perdita Nouril, Beauty Editor of Women's Health, we're talking about important work being done in Scotland to regulate the aesthetics industry.Perdita also talks about a hair styling tool that has proven a bit problematic in beauty editor circles (and that looks like a griddle pan).Finally, we're chatting about Pamela Anderson at the Met Gala and no makeup statements.
May 7, 2025 • 9min
The Outspoken Review - Things My Makeup Artist Recommended (All of which I want!)
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm chatting through some of the brilliant products that were recommended to me by my makeup artist on a photo shoot this week. They include the best tinted SPF and a bronzer that glides on the skin leaving a beautiful, luminous finish.I'll also explain why I've decided to start using Klira again and I'll talk about two really brilliant lip balms.Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx
May 3, 2025 • 22min
Talking Fragrance With Richard E Grant
I was so excited when Richard E Grant agreed to be my guest on Outspoken Beauty.While he's a hugely loved and well known actor, many people don't realise that he's also the creator of the most beautiful fragrance brand and that each scent in his collection bottles his memories and impressions of a time and place in his beloved London.During the episode we chat about the perfume he made for a girlfriend aged 12, why a holiday with Anya Hindmarch proved to be the start of a whole new fragrant journey for him and the fragrance that his beloved (and sadly departed) wife wore. We also delve into some of his incredible fragrances and why his brand "Jack" is so special.I hope you enjoy getting to know this iconic man and his passion for fragrance.
May 2, 2025 • 18min
Beauty News and Views With Perdita Nouril - What Happened to Ren and The Rise of Sun-Beds
Beauty editor Perdita Nouril joins me each week for a chat about the latest beauty news and stories that she's been researching.This week we chat about the very sad demise of Ren Skincare and why it might have happened, the awful stats showing that sun-beds are hugely popular again and we chat about our 4 products of the week.xx
Apr 30, 2025 • 13min
The Outspoken Review - Brilliant Gradual Tan, The Best Hand and Nail Cream and Confidence Boosting Makeup
In this week's episode of The Outspoken Review I'm recommending the most incredible hand and nail cream that I discovered in Paris. I also have an incredibly modern and surprising lavender themed fragrance, the perfect green eyeliner and a fake tan that ticks all the boxes.
Apr 26, 2025 • 41min
Bryony and Nicola - Scary Sex Workshops, Chanel Sunglasses and Our Beauty Edit
It's Bryony time (Yay)This week we're talking:The unexpected thing that Bryony wants to do when she retiresMy amazing experience buying a pair of Chanel sunglassesGuard geese and scary swansMy excruciating sex and relationship workshopLots of lovely beauty recommendationsEnjoy Outspoken Beauties xx
Apr 25, 2025 • 17min
Beauty News and Views With Perdita Nouril - It's All About the Base (and the glow)
Beauty editor of Women's Health, Perdita Nouril is my Friday co-host and this week she's talking about an amazing new lip launch, the product that makes her glow like no other and with hot weather forecast for next week, she's telling us about the perfect tinted bases that will care for our skin whilst enhancing it (and one is only £6).I love chatting to Perdita. Her knowledge of products and the industry is brilliant.Enjoy xx
Apr 23, 2025 • 12min
The Outspoken Review - Beauty On A Boat and Getting Passionate About Positive Ageing
In this week's episode of The Outspoken Review I'm chatting about our narrow boat holiday and the fragrances and beauty products that I used on board.I also chat about why I'm so passionate about positive ageing and the brilliant pro-ageing movements that I'm coming across and that are utterly inspiring.xx
Apr 16, 2025 • 10min
The Outspoken Review: Current Skin Routine of Dreams and Moreish Ink Fragrances
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm talking you through my updated skin routine which is working brilliantly and making my skin glowy, healthy and happy.I'm also chatting about a new trend in the fragrance world...ink scents. They are mysterious, nostalgic and totally addictive.Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx
