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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Aug 27, 2025 • 13min
The Outspoken Review - My Review of Space NK Oxford Street and K Beauty Store PureSeoul
In this episode of The Outspoken Review I'll tell you my honest thoughts about the new Space NK Oxford Street which I visited for the first time earlier this week.I also spent time at the amazing K Beauty destination PureSeoul and ended up buying some really exciting products which I'll talk you through.Just a reminder that if you'd like 20% off the amazing supplement brand Ancient and Brave (who are supporting all my episodes this week) all you need to do is visit //ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use the code OUTSPOKEN.
Aug 25, 2025 • 12min
Outspoken Mental Health - Anxiety in Perimenopause
In this week's Outspoken Mental Health I'm chatting about anxiety in perimenopause, how to recognise it and how to deal with it.I mention the importance of advocating for yourself with your GP and why the same rules apply re standing up to anxiety whether it's hormone related or not.
Aug 23, 2025 • 1h 2min
Jo Woodhurst: Nutrition Choices and Supplements That Really Make a Difference
* This episode is in partnership with Ancient and Brave *In this episode I'm chatting to the phenomenal nutritionist Jo Woodhurst who is also director of nutrition at Ancient and Brave.During the episode we chat about what made Jo decide to pursue a career in nutrition and why her mother's influence played such an important role in her decision and the way that she lives her life.Jo and I also focus on midlife nutrition and lifestyle choices, how our needs change at different points in our life and also the role that good supplements can play.This is when we focus in on Ancient and Brave and what makes their supplements and ethos stand out. Jo explains their different offerings and what they can do for us and also answers lots of your questions around collagen.This is such an informative episode. Jo really knows her stuff and I could have talked to her and picked her brains all day.
Aug 22, 2025 • 20min
Beauty News and Views With Perdita Nouril - Exciting New Beauty Brands That You'll Love
The utterly brilliant beauty editor Perdita Nouril returns for Beauty News and Views.This week Perdi is talking us through some of the exciting new beauty brands that have landed in the UK including an amazing South Asian makeup brand and hair extensions from the best in the business!Perdita also talks us through one of her favourite skincare brands and what happens when a beauty editor goes camping !As ever it's a great episode. Enjoy xx
Aug 20, 2025 • 12min
The Outspoken Review: Home Gels, Essences and Non-Negotiable Health Decisions
In this week's episode of The Outspoken Review I'm talking about the Nails Inc Home Gel Nail Kit and giving my honest thoughts. I'm also chatting about why I've incorporated an essence into my routine, my top Merit lipstick (I totally forgot its name when I was recording, it's the Signature Lip in Millennial) and an important decision I've made about my health. (It's something we all should be doing).If you'd like to come to my amazing event with Anxiety Josh and Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling on 9th October, tickets are available here
Aug 17, 2025 • 33min
Kim O'Sullivan - The Brow Queen Who Shows That Anything Is Possible
What an absolute pleasure it is to have the wonderful Kim O'Sullivan on the podcast. Kim, who is the founder of the truly exceptional brand Brow Aid is an example of a woman who had an idea and against the odds, made it into a reality. She talks about how sometimes you need to hit rock bottom to actually get to a better place and shares a story of a true love for beauty, brow obsession, trying to make everything work as a single parent and eventually taking a risk and it paying off.This kind of episode really is my favourite because it's a message to us all that whatever rut we're stuck in, we CAN get out of it. There's always a way!You're going to love getting to know this truly brilliant woman!
Aug 16, 2025 • 22min
Beauty News and Views With Perdita Nouril - New Space NK, Elf and Urban Decay Dramas
It's time for my weekly catch up with beauty editor extraordinaire Perdita Nouril.This time we're chatting about the very exciting opening of the new Space NK on Oxford Street and also delving into the dramas that have been happening in the world of Elf and Urban Decay (who knew that the summer of 2025 would be so rife with beauty gossip!)Check out Perdi's instagram @perditanouril xx
Aug 13, 2025 • 14min
The Outspoken Review - Nails, New Tattoos and My Desert Island Product
I'm back from France and in this episode I'm chatting about my current obsession with health, naked nails and why I'm finding the daily ritual of looking after them really relaxing.I'll also tell you about my newest tattoo, what made me choose it and how I'm caring for it. I've got some great products to tell you about including one that I've loved for years and just can't be without.Last but not least, if you'd like to come to an INCREDIBLY empowering mental health event with me, Anxiety Josh, Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling and Dr Paw Paw then here's the link .
Aug 3, 2025 • 8min
The Non-Skincare Beauty Products I Have Brought On Holiday That I Absolutely Love
In this follow up episode to last week's skincare holiday fest, I am chatting about all the other brilliant beauty products that are proving to be invaluable here in France.I'll tell you about the best hand cream I've ever used, a foot cream that is keeping my feet in tip-top condition, a nail strengthening polish that really works, a do-it-all leave-in hair treatment that I'm obsessed with and so much more.Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx
Jul 26, 2025 • 9min
Holiday Minipod - All The Skincare I've Brought to France
Bonjour one and all. I'm in France and apart from the high chance that I will be picking up loads of goodies at the pharmacie, these are the skincare products that I will be turning to.I've got some real goodies lined up for you including some new brands that I think are absolutely excellent. Enjoy xx
