The Outspoken Review - Which Beauty Advent Calendars Are Worth The Money?

Beauty editor Perdita's here for this week's edition of Beauty News and Views and we're talking affordable epigenetic skincare, exciting ambassadors for Jo Malone London, the new diet culture and Cheryl Tweedy's meditation.Check out Perdita's amazing work in Women's Health and give her a follow @perditanouril.

It's September and that means just about every brand is pushing their advent calendar. (There's an advent calendar for EVERYTHING these days).In this week's Outspoken Review I'm talking through some of this years biggest beauty calendars and telling you which ones I think are well worth buying and which ones I'd steer clear of.Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

In this episode of Outspoken Mental Health I'm talking about the panic attack that I had on the London Underground last week and why even though it's thrown me, I refuse to let it set me back. This is a conversation about never giving into fear, even when it feels horrific.

I'm so excited to introduce you to the brilliant Dr Fiona Graham.Fiona is a GP who is passionate about women's health and who gives advice and guidance that is realistic and achievable. Having worked for the NHS she launched Chelmsford Private GPs with two other female doctors. She is an expert in women's health, mental health and lifestyle and is so good at what she does.During the episode I pick her brains about many of the issues I know that so many of us are facing. We have an honest chat about semiglutides, hormones and some of the tools we can use to stay as healthy as possible.Fiona is the doctor that so many of us need and I really hope you get us much out of this episode as I have.

In this week's edition of Beauty News and Views with the amazing beauty editor Perdita Nouril we're questioning the huge reaction to Princess Catherine's new hair. We're also talking about a really interesting new launch from Caroline Hirons and the pressure she must feel around her brand.Later we chat about an unsettling manicure experience, news that may effect our gel manicures and also celebrating Giorgio Armani's life.Enjoy and make sure you follow @perditanouril

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm chatting through the products that I can't be without at the moment and that will be bought on repeat because they are incredibly good, reliable and outperform the competition.I'll be telling you about:The best concealer EVERThe facewash I adoreA fragrance that is making everything feel good at the momentAn excellent nail strengthener And more.Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

Bryony is back and this is such a fun episode where we cover all sorts of weird and wonderful topics including:Small dogsHoliday friendsThe vet who calls me mummySeriously good sex toysTal the tattoo artistGreat beauty recommendationsAs promised, the sex toy I mention is called...drumroll please....the Womanizer!

In this week's episode of Beauty News and Views Perdita is saying goodbye to the brilliant online destination Refinery 29 which is sadly closing in the UK.We're also talking all things beauty advent calendars and wondering if this year's Liberty one might just be the best yet.We're also discussing mental health fragrances and Perdi has some great recommendations.

In this episode of The Outspoken Review I'll tell you my honest thoughts about the new Space NK Oxford Street which I visited for the first time earlier this week.I also spent time at the amazing K Beauty destination PureSeoul and ended up buying some really exciting products which I'll talk you through.Just a reminder that if you'd like 20% off the amazing supplement brand Ancient and Brave (who are supporting all my episodes this week) all you need to do is visit //ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use the code OUTSPOKEN.

In this week's Outspoken Mental Health I'm chatting about anxiety in perimenopause, how to recognise it and how to deal with it.I mention the importance of advocating for yourself with your GP and why the same rules apply re standing up to anxiety whether it's hormone related or not.