Outspoken Beauty

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Esther Coren: Britney Spears, big spots and feminist husbands Sep 30, 2018

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Esther Coren is a journalist, mini media mogul and wife to Giles Coren. She's also hilarious.
In this episode Esther bares all as she tells us the story of her life in beauty. Get ready for a journey starting in the 90's when everyone wanted to look like Britney to meeting Giles (who thoroughly embraced her acne) and facing wobbly necks and wrinkles as she approaches 40. You're going to love it.
Later in the episode our in house Cosmetic Scientist Lorna Radford demystifies Glycolic acid and I give some great product recommendations.

Rochelle Humes: going back to your roots, skin inclusivity and 90's makeup fails Sep 23, 2018

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Season 2 is finally here and it starts with a bang. She was a member of The Saturdays and is now one of the UK’s best known presenters, authors and enterpeneurs. Rochelle Humes joins us to chat about changing her hair for the sake of her daughter, struggling to find makeup to match her skin colour, getting the glow and 90’s makeup fails. We’re also joined by one of the UK’s best cosmetic scientists helping to demystify Retinol and Nicola discovers a political, feminist and empowering perfume brand that is set to change the face of the beauty industry. The episode concludes with some great product recommendations.

Facials: Sarah Chapman Jul 20, 2018

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Whether you’re a facial addict or are tempted to try one for the first time, this is the episode for you. Joining Nicola and Rachel for this episode is Sarah Chapman -one of the world’s leading skincare authorities. She has a host of high profile clients ranging from Meghan Markle to Victoria Beckham, so it's no surprise her hands are insured for £1,000,000! In this episode she gives us the lowdown on facials and as she is a fountain of knowledge and her advice is incredible, we also get her version of the perfect skincare routine.
Later in the episode Rachel’s challenge sees her having her FIRST EVER FACIAL and Nicola recommends a very quirky facial that involves having grated carrot applied to your face!
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Travel: Trinny Woodall Jul 13, 2018

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Prepare to get up close and personal with one of the biggest personalities in beauty. In this episode, Trinny Woodall joins Nicola and Rachel to talk about Beauty On The Go.
Trinny and the girls discuss long haul flights, doing your face during on the daily commute and the beauty essentials that Trinny would take with her if she was to backpack across the globe!
An episode jam packed with tips, tricks and lots of giggles. You’re going to love it!
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Puberty: Emma Guns Jul 06, 2018

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In this episode Nicola and Rachel explore how changes to their appearance in puberty have affected them into adulthood. Special guest on this episode is former beauty editor and host of The Emma Guns Show, Emma Gunavardhana. Emma talks incredibly honestly and openly about how developing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome during puberty has led to an adulthood filled with insecurity, self-doubt and bouts of depression.
Nicola and Rachel review some wonder products that they wish had been available during their puberties but that still very much come in handy today.
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Motherhood: Lisa Smosarski & Hannah Michalak Jun 29, 2018

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In this episode Nicola and Rachel talk all about Motherhood and the many ways that it can change our lifestyle, beauty habits and identity.
They're joined by cheese lover, feminist and Mum of 3, Editor in Chief of Stylist Magazine - Lisa Smosarski, and YouTuber, blogger and entrepreneur - Hannah Michalak. Together they talk about how having children has affected their lives both personally and professionally, how their bodies have changed and the ways that through have maintained a sense of self through the power of beauty rituals.
This episode's beauty challenge sees Rachel testing some well known time saving products to see if they really are worth all the hype and Nicola reviewing some wonderful products that got her through both her pregnancies!
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Social Media: PixiWoo Jun 22, 2018

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This episode is all about the relationship between social media and beauty. Over a recent number of years many beauty brands have launched via social media, their results being unexpectedly brilliant, with some brands practically becoming overnight success stories.
As Pixiwoo are one of the biggest social media/beauty success stories in the world, it was only right that one half of the amazing duo - Sam Chapman join us to chat all things Social Media, from her and sister's personal journey to global social media domination, to the effect that it has had on their lives.
As ever, Rachel and Nicola give some top-notch recommendations, this time from some of the biggest social media led beauty brands.
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Ageing: Caroline Neville & Dr Maryam Zamani Jun 15, 2018

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This episode is all about ageing and the beauty industry's attitude towards the older woman. Nicola & Rachel are joined by one of the UK's most influential women in beauty, the CEO of the CEW, Caroline Neville. She has been at the forefront of beauty for over a decade & at the age of 75 opens up about what beauty means to her & how the industry should be celebrating the older woman. The girls also speak to the Dr all the biggest names go to for their Botox fix -Dr Maryam Zamani. She tells us all about Botox, the process behind it & Rachel gives it a go to see what all the fuss is about. Of course, finishing the episode Nicola has some top recomendations for you, including a product that will give you flawless legs and a brand at the forefont of the pro-ageing movement.
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Mental Health: Cat Meffan, Natasha Devon MBE & Tina Hobley Jun 08, 2018

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In this episode Nicola and Rachel try to tackle the topic Mental Health and explore how beauty can play an interesting role when it comes to our mental state.
They'll be discussing this with three incredible women. The first is positive body image and Mental Health Campaigner Natasha Devon MBE, who discusses how her daily makeup routine has helped her to overcome her anxiety. Also joining Nicola and Rachel is actress and radio presenter Tina Hobley, who talks about the negative role that stress plays in her life. Finally fitness blogger, Cat Meffan joins the girls and talks openly about her experience of eating disorders and how she overcame them.
Rachel and Nicola also talk openly about their own struggles with mental health and how the relationship between beauty and mental health can be a really positive one with a daily beauty ritual or beautiful product being surprisingly empowering.
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Vaginas: Caroline Hirons May 31, 2018

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Get ready for our most outspoken episode yet!
In this episode we're joined by the queen of all beauty knowledge and self confessed gobby lady, Caroline Hirons for a chat in front of a live audience, all in association with The Eve Appeal!
Together we cover everything from ingrowing hairs and brazilian waxes to our opinions on our own vaginas. All before getting a little serious to chat about vaginal health and our own personal experiences.
The chat was in aid of the incredible charity, The Eve Appeal and their Get Lippy Campaign which encourages women to talk more openly about their vaginal health, to increase awareness of the five types of gynaecological cancer - so that’s exactly what we did.
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