The gorgeous beauty editor Perdita is back and this week she's been researching dark showers, chatting to one of the world's most iconic makeup artists and trying out a brand new brain massage!!
The Outspoken Review - Microneedling Madness and This Week's Fabulous Product Round-Up
21/04/2026 | 15 mins.
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm talking about the dry shampoo that basically washes your hair, the barrier cream that is great for rosacea and sandwiching with your retinoid, an amazing French shampoo that gives great volume and lots more. I'll also be reflecting on a brilliant panel event I went to at the Houses of Parliament this morning. It was led by Dermalogica who are making incredible changes in the microneedling world. Enjoy the episode and let me know if there's anything that you'd like me to review for you. Find me on Instagram @outspokenbeautynicola.
Bryony Blake and Nicola - Outfit Dilemmas and Lots of Beauty Fun
17/04/2026 | 36 mins.
The utterly fabulous Bryony Blake is back for our fortnightly dose of fun and beauty.
The Outspoken Review - Is PDRN Skincare As Good As It Seems? and French Pharmacy Favourites
14/04/2026 | 15 mins.
In this week's Outspoken Review I'm reflecting on the wonderful launch of Dr Marine Vincent's utterly brilliant book "The French Skincare Bible", which I attended last night. The event was really joyful and there were so many brilliant people there, many of whom I hadn't seen in ages. It was paticularly nice to catch up with the lovely Dr Emma Craythorne and her friend and colleague Dr Ellie Rashid. Ellie and I had a long and really interesting chat about PDRN ake Polynucleotides aka salmon sperm dna in skincare and I'll be going into detail about it during the episode. I'll also talk through some of my favourite French pharmacy products that were in my beautiful goody bag and why I love them. I hope you enjoy this episode :0)
The Outspoken - The Constipation Episode
13/04/2026 | 11 mins.
I have received SO many messages about constipation recently that I thought it would be useful to chat about where I'm at and the kinds of things I'm doing to help get things moving. I know that this is a bit of a gross subject matter but it's also such a common problem, particularly it seems amongst women over 40! Remember that I'm not an expert and am only sharing what I've learnt from experts I've spoken to. If you have any concerns about your own helath, please promise me you'll speak to your GP.
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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