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!
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Sep 17, 2025 • 14min
The Outspoken Review- Dilly's Dollies, Selena Gomez Gets It Right and Beauty Pie
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm waxing lyrical about Selena Gomez's brand and why I love how accessible it is.I'm also talking about being so inspired by Stacey Solomon's show Sort Your Life Out, that I'm on the verge of getting "Dilly's Dollies" in to help me sort my house out.Later I tell you why I really rate Beauty Pie at the moment and also talk honestly about over-priced beauty products.
Sep 13, 2025 • 52min
Dr Stine - The Woman Who Created Amazing Actives For Sensitive Skin
THIS EPISODE IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DR STINE SKINCAREI'm so excited to introduce you to the wonderful Dr Stine who is the co-creator of the multi-award winning Norwegian skin care brand by the same name. Stine and her husband are both doctors and have made the most amazing products that are brimming with actives but are perfect for sensitive skin.During the episode we'll hear Dr Stine's story and the lengths that they've gone to to make skincare that is clinically proven to make a difference to the most sensitive of skin.We'll also hear from some of the Outspoken Beauty Panellists who have been trialling some of their hero products.I adore Stine and the brand and am so happy that it is now available in the UK. Enjoy getting to know this truly lovely woman.
Sep 12, 2025 • 22min
Beauty News and Views with Perdita Nouril - Exciting Epigenetics, Meeting Cheryl Tweedy and The Juggle
Beauty editor Perdita's here for this week's edition of Beauty News and Views and we're talking affordable epigenetic skincare, exciting ambassadors for Jo Malone London, the new diet culture and Cheryl Tweedy's meditation.Check out Perdita's amazing work in Women's Health and give her a follow @perditanouril.
Sep 10, 2025 • 13min
The Outspoken Review - Which Beauty Advent Calendars Are Worth The Money?
It's September and that means just about every brand is pushing their advent calendar. (There's an advent calendar for EVERYTHING these days).In this week's Outspoken Review I'm talking through some of this years biggest beauty calendars and telling you which ones I think are well worth buying and which ones I'd steer clear of.Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx
Sep 8, 2025 • 9min
Outspoken Mental Health - I Had a Massive Panic Attack!
In this episode of Outspoken Mental Health I'm talking about the panic attack that I had on the London Underground last week and why even though it's thrown me, I refuse to let it set me back. This is a conversation about never giving into fear, even when it feels horrific.
Sep 6, 2025 • 45min
Dr Fiona Graham - The Down To Earth Advice All Women Need
I'm so excited to introduce you to the brilliant Dr Fiona Graham.Fiona is a GP who is passionate about women's health and who gives advice and guidance that is realistic and achievable. Having worked for the NHS she launched Chelmsford Private GPs with two other female doctors. She is an expert in women's health, mental health and lifestyle and is so good at what she does.During the episode I pick her brains about many of the issues I know that so many of us are facing. We have an honest chat about semiglutides, hormones and some of the tools we can use to stay as healthy as possible.Fiona is the doctor that so many of us need and I really hope you get us much out of this episode as I have.
Sep 5, 2025 • 22min
Beauty News and Views With Perdita Nouril: Kate's New Hair &The Essence of Caroline Hirons
In this week's edition of Beauty News and Views with the amazing beauty editor Perdita Nouril we're questioning the huge reaction to Princess Catherine's new hair. We're also talking about a really interesting new launch from Caroline Hirons and the pressure she must feel around her brand.Later we chat about an unsettling manicure experience, news that may effect our gel manicures and also celebrating Giorgio Armani's life.Enjoy and make sure you follow @perditanouril
Sep 3, 2025 • 11min
The Outspoken Review - The Beauty Products I'm 100% Committed To
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm chatting through the products that I can't be without at the moment and that will be bought on repeat because they are incredibly good, reliable and outperform the competition.I'll be telling you about:The best concealer EVERThe facewash I adoreA fragrance that is making everything feel good at the momentAn excellent nail strengthener And more.Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx
Aug 30, 2025 • 48min
Bryony and Nicola - Call Me Mummy, Holiday Friends and The Ultimate Sex Toy
Bryony is back and this is such a fun episode where we cover all sorts of weird and wonderful topics including:Small dogsHoliday friendsThe vet who calls me mummySeriously good sex toysTal the tattoo artistGreat beauty recommendationsAs promised, the sex toy I mention is called...drumroll please....the Womanizer!
Aug 29, 2025 • 20min
Beauty News and Views with Perdita Nouril - Beauty Advent Calendar Reveal and Goodbye Refinery 29
In this week's episode of Beauty News and Views Perdita is saying goodbye to the brilliant online destination Refinery 29 which is sadly closing in the UK.We're also talking all things beauty advent calendars and wondering if this year's Liberty one might just be the best yet.We're also discussing mental health fragrances and Perdi has some great recommendations.
