Outspoken Beauty

We're at the end of the week and these are some of the (eclectic) things that have been on my mind over the past 7 days.I'll be talking about Lily Allen checking into rehab, my thoughts about the film Baby Girl, why at 44 I'm finally ready to embrace the gym and why sometimes nothing beats going real life shopping!DM me any time@outspokenbeautynicola if you have any comments on today's episode.

If you're after honest, no holds barred reviews then you've come to the right place.This week I'm sharing my thoughts on:Gatineau Age Benefit Cleansing ElixirIndu (with special mention of their SPF)K18 AirWashThe Inkey List Ectoin Hydro-Barrier SerumMeder by Dr Tiina MederA bright red scarf from Oliver Bonas!Let me know what's been impressing you recently xx

Trigger Warning: I talk about sexual abuse during this episodeDuring my final session with my brilliant psychologist, she told me that I should share my anxiety and mental health story with as many people as possible. Hearing this from a woman who is truly at the top of her game and who has helped me immeasurably took away all the doubts that I've been having (who am I to talk about anxiety when I'm not a trained professional?) and confirmed to me that I have a responsibility to share my story and everythings I've learnt from it (my lifelong anxiety condition, breakdown and road to recovery) with as many people as possible because when I was at my worst I needed to hear the things that I'll be talking about. They would have helped me so much.So this is Outspoken Anxiety. Each Monday I'll talk about my anxiety journey and what I've learnt along the way. I'll chat about the professionals who have helped me, the lifestyle changes I've had to make, medication, how to live with an anxiety condition and I'll also try and help you navigate the at times complicated world of seeking help for mental health.I realise this won't be for everyone but if I can help just one person that's enough!In episode 1 I give a bit of background about my mental health and then chat about the warning signs that you shouldn't ignore and how to calm your nervous system when things start to bubble up.Please DM me @outspokenbeautynicola if you have any questions. Also here is the link to the private Facebook Group that goes with the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1626153351319481Please only join if you suffer with anxiety or know someone who does and want to help them. 

It is such a pleasure to welcome Debbie Thomas on today's episode.Debbie is the founder of the renowned D.Thomas Clinic and is one of the UK's leading laser experts. She KNOWS the ins and outs of non-invasive treatments and is the perfect person to talk us through what various treatments do and who they are suitable for.During the episode we talk about:-Why Debbie chooses the most appropriate treatments for her clients rather than allowing them to dictate what they want-The growing non-aesthetic industry and how to navigate it-The dangers of seeing the wrong practitionerHome LED devices and whether they actually help usThe growing non-aesthetic industry and how to navigate itThe dangers of seeing the wrong practitionerThe skincare ingredients we should all be usingAnd lots more.This is such an informative episode and I love how balanced and well informed Debbie is!

In this episode I'm chatting about some of the things that have been happening in the ever busy beauty industry this week. Fom Lisa Eldridge's new launch to an exciting new makeup store in Covent Garden to a wonderful new plan for beauty therapists. Oh and I'll be talking about some of the beauty trends we can expect to see this year. Enjoy fellow beauty nerds xx

Welcome to the first episode of The Outspoken Review with honest, rounded reviews of beauty, books and more.This week I'm talking about Gillian Anderson's book Want, reading X-rated books in January, Augustinus Bader's The Rich Eye Cream, BIAB nails and why a good LED Mask may well be worth splashing out on (but with certain caveats).What would you like me to review? DM me @outspokenbeautynicola.

I wanted to start the week by sharing how I feel about New Year pressures and why you need to close your ears and eyes to them. Begone pressure to lose all the weight and ads with magical solutions to all our supposed New Year problems.I also talk about why I like to get excited about work at this time of year but how you can't change everything overnight.I'll also talk a bit about why I'll be doing a little bit more content about my anxiety experience and more importantly how I've got better.Loads of New Year's love.Nicola x

Welcome to a brand new season of Outspoken Beauty.You can expect more:Beauty NewsOf me trying out weird and wonderful treatments and experiencesHonest chat about mental health and life in our 40'sOf the most authentic reviewsFascinating interviews To get things going I'm chatting to Ed Curry and Andy Coxon. Once upon a time they were leading men in on the West End Stage and now they are the founders of one of the most successful British Beauty brands of 2024 - AKT.Their story of how a little idea turned into a huge success story (with the help of lots of their fellow actor friends)is so feel good and is the perfect start to the new season.I LOVE these guys and can't wait for you to get to know them.Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats for the show is about to begin........

Happy New Year Outspoken Beauties.In this episode I'm chatting through the beauty products that I packed for my UK minibreak plus some of the lovely things I got for Christmas that came along too.I also talk about how I'm managing my sensitised skin that is the result of going up a bit too quickly on my tretinoin.Get ready for a brand new season of Outspoken Beauty starting next week.Loads of love Nicola x

Suzy Nightingale and I are NOT fans of New Year's Eve and we most definitely don't believe in extreme New Year's resolutions.In this episode we go on a wonderful rant about New Year's Eves of the past, crazy resolutions we made when we were younger and why we both shake at the thought of the dreaded midnight kiss.We hope you enjoy this slightly irreverent and grumpy take on our most dreaded night of the year!