Podcasts are a great multi-tasking medium that let you absorb info on the go, from your morning dog walk to your commute or workout. This week we have a round-up of seven beauty podcasts from leading journalists and industry experts to download. Whether you are looking for in-the-know product reviews, industry-insider news, inspiring interviews or clever ‘how-tos’, there is an episode for everyone.

Emma Gunns Show





Emma Gunns proves that beauty is more than skin deep. She hosts intimate conversations with guests from across a range of health, wellness and beauty careers to dig deep into the risks, struggles and challenges they have overcome in their personal and professional lives. Listen.


The Beauty Brains





Cosmetic scientists Perry Romanowski and Valerie George debunk the latest social media beauty trends while diving into ingredients and processes to cut through the marketing talk around products. Candidly answering your burning beauty questions as they go – for example, ‘how long does sunscreen really last?’ and ‘Do infrared lights really zap wrinkles?’ – it’s like having two dermatologists in your back pocket, armed with no-nonsense, science-backed advice. Listen.


Breaking Beauty





Two long-time beauty editors, Jill and Carlene have seen trends come and go and are ready to cut through the noise to provide a frank and gimmick-free approach to skincare, health and beauty. Interviewing industry names and reviewing products, they offer honesty in a world of big claims and often conflicting advice. Listen.


Full Coverage





Hosted by professional make-up artist Harriet Hadfield and bestselling author and beauty lover Lindsey Kelk, Full Coverage is *the* listen for self-confessed beauty junkies. Like eavesdropping on two girlfriends’ bathroom chat, they discuss everything happening in the world of make-up, skincare, haircare and beyond. Plus, they also regularly share affordable product favourites and interviews with brand founders. Listen.


Beyond The Beauty With Bobbi Brown





An oldie but a goodie, beauty industry doyenne Bobbi Brown’s podcast Beyond The Beauty has a stellar back catalogue worth revisiting – including interviews with brand founders who share what they’ve learnt from their biggest challenges in the industry, among them Boy Smells co-founder Matthew Herman and Augustinus Bader co-founder, Charles Rosier. A great listen for any aspiring beauty entrepreneurs on their own journey. Listen.


On Reflection


On Reflection Podcast

With twenty years’ experience as a beauty journalist and editor, Funmi Fetto looks at beauty in the context of culture, addressing fat phobia and the male gaze within our own beauty standards. An inclusive listen that feels as enlightening as it does entertaining. Listen.


Outspoken Beauty





As the name suggests, Outspoken Beauty is a no-holds-barred, straight talking beauty podcast from beauty columnist and broadcaster, Nicola Bonn. Filled with juicy product recommendations and tips that will have you writing notes as you listen, the conversation also turns to bigger topics within the beautysphere, including ageism and diversity for a well-rounded listen. Listen.

By Lydia Mansi
August 2023