Outspoken Beauty

Bryony is off doing Eurovision makeup and I have a slightly longer episode coming out this Friday so I'm doing a special mid-week Minipod.In this episode I'll tell you all about my experience of the Biosculpture manicure and Elim Pedicure. I'll also discuss why I think orgasms are really important, a stunning perfume and one of my new top mascaras amongst other things.Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

In this episode I welcome the incredibly creative Sophie Hannah. Sophie is a content creator who is loved for her individual style and inspiring hair, makeup and fashion looks which are always full of colour, flair and individuality.Sophie has just written a book called Beauty, Hair, Style - The New No Rules Beauty Bible and I absolutely love the premise of the book which is basically to express yourself however you want to....in fact the more daring and flamboyant the better. During the episode we chat about how Sophie got into this world and taught herself how to create technically brilliant looks without any training. We also have a great discussion about never being too old to express yourself, how to maintain good mental health, positive thinking and the good and bad sides of social media and the beauty industry. Sophie also has some wonderful product recommendations and skincare tips.Sophie Hannah is so talented yet down to Earth and I absolutely loved getting to know her.

In this episode I talk you through the amazing beauty brands that are helping The Eve Appeal for the entire month of May (Get Lippy Month).The Eve Appeal do so much. They educate about the five types of gynaelogical cancer, have a 24/7 nurse led phone line to support us if we're worried about any symptoms and also fund research into treatment with the aim of stopping cancer before it starts. They are a comparatively small charity with an extraordinary team and I think the world of what they do.If you buy the products mentioned during this episode (plus some of the brands are giving money from other products in their collections), the brands will give 10% or more to the Eve Appeal.Here's a list of all the products and brands mentioned during the episode:11 Skin - Nocturnal Eclipse Recovery CreamIActive Silver - Colloidal Silver Body Butter Augustinus Bader - The Lip BalmBarry M - That’s Swell! Lip PlumpersBlistex - Intensive MoisturiserCanesten - Canesbalance Vaginal Gel,Carmex - Classic PotCentrum - Women MultivitaminsCollection - Gloss Me Up Juicy Infusion Lip GlossDecorté - Rouge Decorté Glow Lipstickdelilah - In Bloom Radiant Liquid Blush Disruptor London - Balance Shampoo, Conditioning, Cleanse and Shave BarDr.PawPaw - Tinted Ultimate Red BalmElemis - Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing BalmEscentric Molecules - Molecule 02Hanx - Condoms Hermetica Paris - Verticaloud Eau de ParfumHilltop - Original Beeswax Lip Balmishga - Replenishing Lip BalmIsle of Paradise - Self-Tanning Face DropsJuni - Luxury Hydrating LipsticksKIKO - Wet Look Lip Gloss PencilLa Perla - Satin Lip BalmManisafe - Gel Manicure GlovesMeAmora - Nail OnMonuskin - Rose & Lemon Enriched Body CreamNARS - Powermatte lipstickNip&Fab - Glycolic Fix 60 PadsParfums de Marly - Delina Eau de ParfumPolished London - Teeth Whitening PenPrai - Ageless Lip & Line FillerRimmel - Moisture Renew Lipstick.Sculpted by Aimee - My Mascara simplehuman - sensor mirror round with touch-control brightnessSparkle Through ChemoTan-Luxe - Super Glow Hyaluronic This is Silk - ‘Power Up’ Silk Barrier BoosterVotary - Tinted Lip Gloss Raspberry and SqualaneW7 - Hot Shot Plumping Gloss

*This episode is in partnership with Medik8*In this episode I welcome back Daniel Isaacs, the brilliant Chief Product Officer and Director of Research at Medik8.Daniel knows SO much about skincare and always gives the very best advice. I love the fact that he and his team at Medik8 take ingredients and really innovate and push boundaries with them, resulting in products that perform at an exceptional level.During the episode we chat all things Retinal and discuss the incredible work that has gone into their new eye cream. We also chat about skincare routines, ingredients that really work and why Dan believes that Vitamin C, SPF and Vitamin A are the perfect combination. (Oh and a good PHA can also work wonders).I learnt so much from Dan during the interview and as ever he got me really excited the science of skincare and my own routine. If you're into skincare and want to feel inspired then I know that you'll love this episode.

One of my favourite guests, the lovely Estee Lalonde, is back and we're talking all things baths.Since her last appearance on the podcast, Estee's beautiful bath brand Mirror Water has gone from strength to strength and Estee is truly living the life of a boss. We reflect on her journey and what it feels like to own your own successful brand.We also spend lots of the episode talking about how important baths are to us, what Estee's gorgeous bath ritual is and how she recently helped a friend in need with the incredible power that a bath can give. We also make a few bath related confessions.This is a lovely conversation that will definitely inspire you to leap into your tub as soon as you have a chance.

In this week's Minipod I'm talking about the incredible Weleda launch that I went to this week. If you're into Skin Food then this is definitely going to excite you.I also chat about an ingenious gloss pencil from Kiko Milano, the best SPF for hardcore skin protection, brilliant charity The Eve Appeal and the perfect body oil.

Oh my goodness I don't even know where to start on this one so I might write a list.In this week's episode Bryony and I talk about:Being stuck in GermanyWho can sing the highest noteAthlete's foot and the wrong holeHiding pancakes in a bagCookiesThere is of course lots of beauty in there too and we are raving about some really brilliant makeup finds this week.

*This episode is in partnership with Avon*In this episode I'm joined by Avon who have just launched their incredible new eye product, Anew Power Eye Cream.We start the episode with Clinical Dermatologist Dr Zoya Diwan who takes us on a deep dive into the ins and outs of the skin around our eyes and why we need to treat it differently to the rest of our faces. Zoya gives such a great insight into how to keep our delicate eye area as healthy as possible and also delves into a recent trial that she did with her own patients and the Anew Power Eye Cream. (The results are brilliant).Next I get a bit nerdy with Avon's Global skincare Development Scientist, Dr. Anthony Gonzalez. Anthony is one of the people who led the team that developed the Power Eye Cream and the science is truly incredible. He tells us about why it took many years to develop this product and how the combination of ingredients in the cream make it a real game changer on a number of levels. (It contains Protinol which I have talked about before and has been proven to build collagen 1 and 3).Finally we hear from some of the Outspoken Beauty Panellists who have also been trialling the Power Eye Cream and give their honest opinions about what it has done for them.This is such an interesing episode with a combination of skin education, science and a focus on a product that not only makes a difference to the skin and has years of robust science behind it but that is also affordable...the perfect combination.If you have any questions following the episode feel free to DM me @outspokenbeautynicola and if you want to check out Anew Power Eye Cream you can find it here .

This week's minipod is brimming with recommendations.I start with fragrance and the ultimate sexy orange blossom. I then chat about an incredible perfume brand that produce their fragrances with seasonal ingredients and have a limited amount of perfumes each month that you sign up for.I then move to makeup and one of my favourite current brands 19/99. They have a lip/eye/cheek pencil that is quite possibly the best bright raspberry shade that I've ever come across. I can't get enough!I have lots of other things to tell you about with an excellent hair product, a dreamy cream blush and a mascara that is really impressing me. Oh and my favourite new natural deoderant brand that actually keeps me smelling fresh!!Enjoy xx

In this episode I welcome back the incredible playwright, actress, presenter and volunteer at the refugee charity Care 4 Calais, Matilda Velevitch.Matilda is passionate about helping refugees and also changing our perception of them. It is so easy to see these people as numbers but they are real people with names, careers, hobbies and famililes just like us and they deserve to be treated as such.Matilda has so many stories to tell, some uplifting and positive and some sad and frustrating but I think that she gives a great insight into the current refugee situation in the UK.I realise that this is a bit of a departure from my usual content but it is incredibly important to me that I use this platform as a force for good and a way to give people a voice and Matilda is speaking for a group of people who don't currently have that voice.I hope you get a lot out of this episode and enjoy it too. Matilda is a great great guest and all round inspiring woman.