

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!
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Oct 13, 2025 • 28min
Outspoken Mental Health (Kids) - Daisy Greenwell: The Woman Who Started A Smartphone Revolution
THIS EPISODE IS IN COLLABORATION WITH DR PAW PAW. Together, we're raising mental health awareness and as much money as possible for the incredible charity Young Minds. You can buy our lip-balms here. 100% of profits go to Young Minds.In this week's episode of Outspoken Mental Health I'm talking to Daisy Greenwell who is one of the founders of the Smartphone Free Childhood Movement.During the episode Daisy tells me why and how the movement started and how it's gained unprecedented traction across the UK.We also talk about the proven reasons that smartphones have a negative effect on our childrens' mental health and how even if you've already allowed your child to have one, there are still things that you can do to protect them.This is an inspiring and insightful episode and shows that when we come together we really do have power!

Oct 11, 2025 • 35min
Suzie O'Neill - This Woman Makes Seriously Good Makeup
THIS EPISODE IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AYU COSMETICSIn this episode we get to know Suzie O'Neill who is the founder and CEO of the truly brilliant Cosmetics brand Ayu. Suzie tells us her story which took her from educator and makeup artist to the CEO of one of the best performing makeup brands that I've come across. Suzie is open about the ups and downs of juggling building.a business with all the other challenges of life and I love how down to earth and honest she is.100 members of the Outspoken Beauty Trialling Panel tested the Ayu concealer and at the end of the episode you'll hear their honest opinions.I loved getting to know Suzie. What she's achieved is brilliant and with makeup that is better than many of the most well known brands out there, she truly deserves all the success.

Oct 10, 2025 • 20min
Beauty News and Views with Perdita Nouril - Shark Hydra-Facials and Fabulous Trinny
This week Perdita is telling us about the new Shark Hyrdra-Facial tool that is meant to be almost as good as going to a salon. We're also talking about the latest launch from Trinny and the very embarrassing injury that Perdi suffered after making too many cocktails (plus the product that helped heal her).

Oct 8, 2025 • 12min
The Outspoken Review - Skincare, Lashes and Cushion Foundation
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm chatting about an exciting lash launch I went to this week, an impressive skincare brand with robust science and my first experience of cushion foundation.

Oct 6, 2025 • 41min
Outspoken Mental Health (Kids) - Ben West, The Truly Incredible Mental Health Campaigner
*This episode is part of a huge collaboration with Dr Paw Paw. Together we're raising loads of money for the kids mental health charity Young Minds and raising awareness about mental health*Trigger Warning: Ben's brother took his own life and this is referenced in the episodeI can't believe October is finally here. I've been SO eager to get my collaboration with Dr Paw Paw started. This month we have a huge event with Anxiety Josh where we'll be talking about how to keep our mental health healthy and what to do when things get hard. We'll also be selling special Outspoken Beauty X Dr Paw Paw lip-balm sets with 100% of profits going to Young Minds. Finally, we have this series of Outspoken Mental Health where we're focusing on helping children.This first episode is with one of the most prolific and truly incredible mental health campaigners in the UK, Ben West.Ben's story was shaped by the loss of his younger brother to suicide. This spurred him on to take his life in a whole new direction and try to make much needed changes in the mental health arena.Ben has lobbied government and works tirelessly to make improvements in the education system. He has also written "This Book Could Save Your Life" which is an incredibly powerful and important read.It is an absolute honour to start the series with his story and I am so grateful to him for the way he has shared it so honestly.If you or someone you know needs help then this is the number for Samaritans: 116 123. They also provide online chat.Young Minds provide support to parents and children. Their number is 0808 802 5544 Ben mentions https://hubofhope.co.uk/ during the episode. It provides info about local mental health support.

Oct 4, 2025 • 50min
Bryony and Nicola - Bathing With A Duck, The Best Thing Bryony's Ever Done and Newness From Aimee Connolly
It's Bryony time and this week we're talking about:The best adventure of Bryony's lifeThe woman who (we think) baths with ducksAimee Connolly's amazing new cushion foundationIBSBeauty worth buyingand lots moreEnjoy lovely Outspoken Beauties xx

Oct 3, 2025 • 12min
Love Your Vulva, Combatting Constipation and Waffle Bunny Goes Rogue
Poor Perdita is ill so you're stuck with little old me. Prepare to hear about a brand new supplement that promises to solve constipation, the book that will tell you everything you need to know about your intimate health, why Waffle the rabbit is super intelligent and also REALLY naughty and I'll also tell you about the gorgeous spa that went a little bit too far!xx

Oct 1, 2025 • 14min
The Outspoken Review: The Products I'd Buy From Space NK Oxford Street
I was in London today and paid the new flagship Space NK another visit.There are a good few brand that talk a good talk but don't necessarily offer value for money BUT there are also some absolute gems.In this episode I'll talk you through the products that I rate and love.

Sep 28, 2025 • 38min
Eirinie Carson - The Dead Are Gods
I did this interview in 2023 and somehow misplaced it. I'm so relieved that I found it a file today as it's absolutely brilliant.Eirinie Carson is the most incredible author and ex-model. Two years ago her book (which was celebrated by the likes of Oprah) The Dead are Gods was published. It was her way of coming to terms with and making sense of the death of her best friend and it's absolutely beautiful.During the episode we talk about her feelings towards the modelling years, what it felt like to lose her friend and how she has processed her grief.This episode is for all of us and Eirinie is the most amazing woman!

Sep 27, 2025 • 22min
Beauty News and Views With Perdita Nouril - Polyglutamic Acid over Hyaluronic Acid and Perdita's Skincare Routine
Beauty Editor Perdi is back and this week we're discussing her current skincare routine, why she'll choose Polyglutamic Acid over Hyaluronic Acid any day and we're also chatting all things Charlotte Tilbury fragrance.Enjoy!


