Grazia Beauty Life Lessons: Recent Episodes
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Looking for beauty inspiration? Grazia Beauty Director Joely Walker gets fool-proof tips and brilliant product recommendations from some of Grazia’s favourite voices. From savvy make-up tricks, to smart skincare finds and relatable wellness advice, our guests share their best beauty life lessons…
Today's guest is one of the most celebrated make-up artists in the industry, Nam Vo.
She's painted the faces of major celebrities but she's best known for coining a highlighting technique that broke the internet; dewy dumpling. She's widely referred to as the 'queen of the glow'.
In this episode, she shares how her infamous dewy dumpling look really starts with skincare, tells us about the time she found herself the star of a live intimate waxing class and reveals how a friend cutting her hair turned her into an Asian Rod Stewart.
Today's guest is former reality TV star, turned pro-podcaster, Sophie Habboo.
She may have found fame on Made in Chelsea but she's swapped sharing the details of her latest night out, for the ins and outs of married life on her podcast 'Newlyweds' with her husband Jamie Laing. She also has a successful podcast with her best friend Melissa, 'Wednesdays', where the duo turn agony aunt to answer listener questions.
In this episode, she shares how she's come to terms with melasma, her newfound interest in clean make-up and the benefits of a salmon sperm facial.
Today's guest is television presenter and chart-topping, award-winning podcaster Vogue Williams.
Her podcast 'My Therapist Ghosted Me' covers everything from bra size, to bad dates. She's known for her brutal honesty, finding the funny in anything and her tanning brand 'Bare By Vogue Williams'.
She shares the perils of tanning as a teenager, the joy that comes with data tracking from wearable tech and her less-is-more approach to make-up.
Today's guest is award-winning broadcaster, podcaster and television presenter, Clara Amfo.
She discusses how much being in the make-up chair has improved her beauty game, reveals the products she always keeps with her on the go and talks about a few of her beauty non-negotiables.
Today's guest is legendary make-up artist, bestselling author and beauty expert Wendy Rowe. She's worked with some of the biggest beauty brands and celebrities around.
She reveals how her red-carpet clients ensure their beauty look all night long, discusses the pros of a good body oil and talks about her new take on tweakments.
Today's guest is renowned pilates trainer Bryony Deery - founder of 'Pilates by Bryony'.
She discusses her minimalist take on beauty, talks about the power of lymphatic drainage and reveals the one thing we can all do at home to wind down.
Today's guest is model, presenter and podcast host Hannah Cooper-Dommett.
She discusses her beauty MO, waxes lyrical about a few of her favourite make-up products and discusses keeping breakouts at bay.
Today's guest is digital creator India Cardona, widely known as the India Edit.
She reveals her make-up non-negotiable, discusses the products she always travels with and talks about the scent that whisks her away to warmer climes.
Today's guest is medical consultant, founder of Adonia medical clinic and renowned skincare expert Dr Ejikeme.
She gets granular about SPF, reveals the unsung hero of a great bedtime routine and talks about curating a dedicated space for self care.
Today's guest is Tik Tok sensation and self-named body positivity big sis Miah Carter. Miah started experimenting with makeup from the age of 10 and started creating makeup looks online in 2017.
She shares a few need to know make-up tips, reveals her skincare non-negotiable and tells us all about her favourite fragrances.
Today's guest is Alex Light - social media sensation, brand founder, author and host of podcast 'Should I Delete That'.
She discusses keeping things simple in the skincare department, spotlights her bathroom cabinet essentials and recalls the moment she got a spray tan really really wrong.
Today's guest is Caggie Dunlop - tv star, author and host of 'Saturn Returns' podcast.
She shares her holistic view of beauty, tells us all about her approach to skincare and reminds us that wellness is about what’s inside, as well as out.
Today's guest is Tasha Ghouri - model, dancer and former Love Islander.
She speaks about the hidden power of skincare, shares how important her health and wellbeing is when it comes to confidence and reveals the perfect moment of 'me time' for her.
All in the latest episode of Beauty Life Lessons from Grazia, hosted by Beauty Editor Annie Vischer.
Today's guest is Samantha Chapman - renowned make-up artist, businesswoman and YouTube personality.
She reminds us to choose one key make-up feature, echoes Coco Chanel in her love of beauty minimalism and shares her biggest beauty blunders.
All in the latest episode of Beauty Life Lessons from Grazia, hosted by Beauty Editor Annie Vischer.
Today's guest is Miquita Oliver. She tells us how she’s big on exfoliation, all about her love of wellness, exercise and especially – skipping…and shares her haircare routine. All in the latest episode of Beauty Life Lessons from Grazia, hosted by Beauty Editor Annie Vischer.
Today's guest is Emma Willis, one of the UK's best loved tv presenters. She lets us in on the skincare secrets that help her signature glow, but admits that good genes play a part too. And she reveals how she keeps self-criticism at bay. All in the latest episode of Beauty Life Lessons from Grazia, hosted by Beauty Editor Annie Vischer.
Today's guest is Estee Lalonde. She is a leading lifestyle blogger, social media sensation and founder of Mirror Water.She tells us all about the boxes her beauty products have to tick, the value of body care when it comes to self love and gets real about the perils of at-home hair dye!All in the latest episode of Beauty Life Lessons from Grazia, hosted by Beauty Editor Annie Vischer.
Today's guest is Hannah Martin. She has over 360,000 loyal beauty obsessed followers. who love her prowess in the glowing skin and smoky eye arenas.She reflects on the realities of wearing less make-up, gives us the inside scoop on how to use primers and reveals the memories that fragrance brings back for her. And of course, she shares her beauty blunders!All in the latest episode of Beauty Life Lessons from Grazia, hosted by Beauty Editor Annie Vischer.
Anna Lahey, founder of Vida Glow, reflects on her skincare regime, gives us the inside scoop on looking after our skin in the sun and and reveals her top nail-care tips in the latest episode of Beauty Life Lessons from Grazia, hosted by Beauty Editor Joely Walker. And of course, she shares her beauty blunders!
Founder of 111 Skin Eva Alexandridis gives us the inside scoop on foundation, reflects on her use of skincare across the past few decades and reveals her top skincare tips in the latest episode of Beauty Life Lessons from Grazia, hosted by Beauty Editor Joely Walker. And of course, she shares her beauty blunders!
Actress, model and winner of Love Island 2022, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu gives us an insight into her self-care routine, tells us why hair masks are a must and shares her advice on ageing gracefully.
Chiselle Lim gives us her top tips for managing oily skin, tells us about treatments, like microblading, that simplify her life and reminds us how important it is to switch off.
Sali Hughes reminds us about the importance of cleansing, tells us something we should all know (but sometimes forget!) about foundation and encourages us to find ‘our’ fragrance.
Gary Thomson gives us the goss on his new-found love for a skin tint, reminds us about the importance of self-care and encourages us to learn from his mistakes!
Globally renowned make-up artist Kay Montano gives us her top tip for make-up success, encourages us to try a classic Chanel product and tells us her favourite skincare range.
Founder of 'We Glow' Stef Williams tells us her top skincare tips, gives us the inside scoop on how she keeps her hair soft and healthy - and reveals her nail care must-dos.
Make-up artist Ruby Hammer talks us through textures and finding your best formula, encourages us to build new make-up skills and tells us her top nailcare tips.
Expert dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting talks us through her beauty ethics, gives us her top make-up tips and tells us how timing can be everything.
Luxury nail artist Harriet Westmoreland gives us her top nailcare tips, tells us why hair masks are a must and reveals her biggest beauty blunder.
TV personality, content creator and podcaster Millie Mackintosh reminds us of the importance of looking after our skin, gives us her top tips for reducing hair breakage and reveals her tan disasters.
British curve model, social media influencer and activist Felicity Hayward shares how she stays positive, gives us her top make-up tips and reveals how she finds her favourite fragrances.
Digital creator Nadine Baggott shares what skincare she spends on, gives us her top haircare tips and reveals the treatments she loves.
Founder of Refy Beauty, Jess Hunt, joins Joely to talk about her obsession with scent, her top haircare tips and the best way to wear SPF.
British make-up artist and creator of wearable art, Isamaya Ffrench, joins Joely to talk lipgloss, moisturiser and her beauty blunders.
Model of the moment Leslie Sidora joins Joely to talk curl care, wearing SPF and the beauty advice she couldn't live without.
Beauty writer and stylist Kat joins Joely to talk haircare tips, self-care advice and her obsession with one key beauty item that she wouldn’t be without.
Drag queen and BBC’s Glow Up Season 1 winner Ellis joins Joely to talk about the experiences who made them who they are, the importance of self-care and their ultimate make-up tips.
Personal trainer and best-selling author Alice joins Joely to talk about the best skincare advice that she’s ever been given, and how her relationship with exercise has changed over the last few years for the better.
Singer, dancer, tv personality and author Alesha joins Joely to talk all things beauty, her top tips for make-up and skincare, and her must-have products that she wouldn’t be without.
American drag queen, make up artist and reality television personality Raven joins Joely to talk about making over the top stars in the industry, playing in your Mom’s make up drawer and their ethos on fragrances.
Beauty geek, author and tv personality Georgia Toffolo (aka Toff!) reveals her take on haircare, tells us all about her new book 'Meet Me In Tahiti' and gives us her top beauty tips.
Self confessed skincare geek Emma Hoareau gives us her top beauty tips from her years of blogging at LolitaSaysSo.com and tells us about her creative mentorship and collective ‘How To By Emma’.
Straight talking skin-fluencer Caroline Hirons first starting blogging over a decade ago - and has come to be known globally as a source of brilliant and down-to-earth beauty advice. Her book Skincare: The Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide launched last year and fast became the best-selling beauty title of all time.
Getting dressed is emotional. Grazia Fashion News and Features Director Laura Antonia Jordan understands this better than anyone. In Why I Wear It, she tracks down stylish people and delves into the whys, whos and wheres of their wardrobe. What do they wear when they are not OK? Who do they really dress for? Why do clothes matter – or not? This is fashion, with feelings. Listen here to the episode featuring one of TV's funniest writers, Georgia Pritchett, whose credits include Succession and Veep, and who has recently published her memoir 'My Mess is a Bit of a Life: Adventures in Anxiety’. Then find the rest of the series wherever you usually get your podcasts.
Selling Sunset reality TV star Christine Quinn describes herself as an 'entrepreneur, and a beauty and fashion icon'. She joins Joely from LA to discuss beauty, haircare, nail care, and particularly fragrance.
Fashion and beauty influencer CC Clarke is also an up-and-coming music artist, ranked in the top ten of a recent Sunday Times influencer list. She has over 2 million followers on Instagram, and her debut single, A Little More went straight into the iTunes top 40.
Zara Martin is a model, DJ, actress, TV presenter, and ambassador for Women for Women International. She’s also dipped into fashion design, with her sustainability-focused jewellery collection for ASOS. She’s known for her laid-back, “cool-girl” aesthetic, and is a go-to style inspiration.
A fashion and beauty influencer, entrepreneur, and Indē Wild brand founder, Diipa Khosla's own wedding was an incredible 4-day-long extravaganza. She tells Joely how preparation and a great regular routine are key to getting the perfect wedding skin.
Since starting out as a freelance stylist, Sinead Crowe is now a full-time fashion, lifestyle and beauty content creator, with her blog Love Style Mindfulness. Her signature wedding style is all about a natural glowing skin base, a slick of mascara and rosy lips.
After years of award-winning beauty journalism, Sophie Beresiner is global head of content at Liberty London. She is a columnist, and author of The Mother Project, and has documented her journey to motherhood via surrogacy to thousands of followers around the world.
Model, cocktail-maker, and mum Portia Freeman has worked with the likes of photographer Steven Meisel and designer Charlotte Olympia. Her wedding at hotspot hotel The Pig on the Beach in Dorset was picture-perfect, from the flowers and food to her dress and beauty look.
From persuading Craig David to do a set at her evening do, to individually placing 800 Swarovski crystal on her finger and toe nails, Lisa Potter Dixon knows a thing or two about making a wedding a special event. She is an editorial and celebrity make-up artist with over 15 years’ experience, and author of 3 best-selling books on make-up advice.
Stylist and writer Monikh Dale is the first of our Grazia wedding beauty specials. She is a London-based fashion expert with a passion for high tech results-driven skincare. Her lockdown wedding was more intimate than she had originally planned, with 30 guests and a bespoke Bon Bride slip dress to accommodate her baby bump. She says it was an amazing day.
Singer-songwriter and former X-Factor finalist, Fleur gets up early for her breakfast show on Hits Radio. She reveals what wakes her up in the morning, the secret to tangle-free hair and explains why her sister Keisha is her go-to makeup guru. Save 20% online* at laroche-posay.co.uk. Apply code at checkout.
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After shooting campaigns with Kate Moss and working with Little Mix at The X-Factor, Jules launched his own self-tanning range, Isle of Paradise. An advocate of body inclusivity, he shares advice on feeling good, smelling great and how to perfect a streak-free self-tan.
Host of The Official Chart and Radio 1’s Life Hacks, Vick left her award-winning breakfast show with Roman Kemp, to try new things. Before joining the Paralympics presenting team in Tokyo, she tells us about revamping her nail art, upping her brow game and how she learnt to love her curls.
One of the world's most celebrated make-up artists, Diane Kendal has created some of the most iconic editorial, campaign and backstage looks – from Marc Jacobs to Max Mara. Most recently, she is creative lead on Zara’s recently released first full make-up range.
Mentioned in this episode:
Drunk Elephant, Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops Dr Barbara Sturm, Glow Drops Aveda, Chakra 2 Balancing Body Mist Zara Make Up Collection
A broadcaster, entrepreneur, and self-confessed “beauty fanatic and interior obsessive”, you’ll know Laura Jackson from T4’s Freshly Squeezed or Take Me Out: The Gossip. She’s also an Instagram favourite and a mum of two. She shares fond memories of teenage beauty mishaps, and counts a big night in on the sofa her ultimate form of self-care.
She counts Anna Kendrick, Rosie Huntington Whitley, Kerry Washington and many others among her clients, and over 600 thousand people follow her Instagram for fun practical beauty and skincare tutorials. Katie Jane Hughes tells Joely she is also planning her own new product range. Can you help her come up with a name for it?
She’s known for her fresh, healthy and glowing skin tutorials
British born, new York based
623k followers and counting on Instagram
She let’s us in on a VERY exciting new launch that she’s working on
Her book Don't Touch My Hair brought Emma Dabiri worldwide acclaim in 2019 - and her latest work What White People Can Do Next is out now. Emma is also a broadcaster and social history academic with both SOAS and Goldsmiths University. She is campaigning to make hair discrimination illegal under the UK Equalities Act.
TV personality, entrepreneur, and founder of the Trinny London cosmetics range, Trinny Woodall tells Joely why she decided to dedicate her working life to creating innovative beauty products. Her advice also includes going easy on the fake tan.
After starting out as an air hostess, Lorna Luxe - real name Lorna Andrews - has 1.3 million Instagram followers, and is loved for her style, travel, and beauty content. She is also an entrepreneur and clothing designer. Her tips include coping with hair-thinning through androgenic alopecia.
Products mentioned this episode include:
Huda Beauty, Power Bullet Lipstick
Code 8, Radiate Beauty Balm
Charlotte Tilbury, Flawless Filter Foundation 30ml
DR. Dennis Gross Skincare, Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Pads
Tan Luxe, Super Glow Serum 30ml
Penhaligons, Halfeti Eau De Parfum 100ml
Creed, Fleurissmo Eau De Parfum 75ml
Cire Trudon, Bruma Eau de Parfum 100ml
Val Garland is L'Oreal Paris’ Global Make-up Director, and a judge on BBC Three's make-up artist talent show Glow Up. She started her career in Australia, working with Kylie, Cate Blanchett, and a 15-year-old Nicole Kidman. In the 90s, she moved to London, and has worked with everyone from John Galliano to Erdem, Vivienne Westwood and the late Alexander McQueen.
Products mentioned this episode include:
L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler with 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Dropper Serum MAC 270 Synthetic Mini Rounded Slant Brush Augustinus Bader The Cream L’Oréal Preference Hair Colour in 9.1 Hair By Sam McKnight Cool Girl Barely There Texture Mist Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady EDP Estee Lauder Youth Dew EDP This Works Deep Sleep Shower Gel Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Lumity Day & Night Nutritional Supplements
A pioneering fashion blogger who launched her Bag Snob brand as long ago as 2005, Tina Craig is transforming the skincare market with her tech-driven, high performance brand UBeauty. She joins Joely from her home in Texas, and her tips include not plucking your eyebrows, and never washing your face with hot water.
Alongside modelling for huge brands like Agent Provocateur and Pat McGrath, Charli Howard is an activist, author, podcast host, and brand founder. She tells Joely about launching and growing her own beauty brand Squish, and how she handled problem acne when she was younger.
Products mentioned in this episode include:
Beauty Pie Moisturiser Super Healthy Skin Daily Moisture Lotion John Frieda Hydrate & Recharge Shampoo and Conditioner RevitaLash AdvancedGlossier You EDP Squish Flower Power Acne Patches
After switching from life as a Paris banker, Freddie Harrel became a fashion blogger and started her 'SHE Unleashed' online workshop series, to help women gain confidence and feel better. She's also launched her own afro hair-extension brand RadSwan.
Products mentioned this episode include: The Afro Hair & Skin Co. Flourish Totally Nourishing Hair Butter Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Amande BYBI Beauty Babe Balm Bronze La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Cream SPF30
Professional make-up artist and YouTube star Jamie Genevieve is famous for her signature look; a smoky eye and a perfectly applied lip. She says the best thing about make-up is that it washes off, so experiment and have fun! She is beyond excited about her new beauty brand Vieve, and she tells Joely what went into her own wedding day beauty planning.
Full list of products mentioned by Jamie in this episode:
Vieve Sunset Blush, £23 (available in 5 shades) Vieve FaceGym Detox Signature Face Oil, £50 OUAI Shampoo, £22 (available in fine, medium and thick) OUAI Conditioner, £22 (available in fine, medium and thick) Le Labo Santal 33 EDP, £130 for 50ml Nars Candle, £35 Nars Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation, £35 (available in 34 shades) Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation, £31 (available in 50 shades)
Guilty Feminist podcast host, screenwriter and comedian Deborah Frances-White tells Joely how online dancing has saved her lockdown, and how a bikini wax proved once and for all that she is more British than Australian.
Blogger Candice Brathwaite hosts the fashion segment on ITV's 'Lorraine', and is the Sunday Times bestselling author of parenting book 'I Am Not Your Baby Mother'. With 70 lipsticks in her make up drawer, she describes her approach to beauty as 'extra-extra'. She's a fabulous first guest for our brand new series of Grazia Beauty Life Lessons, with Joely Walker.