Beauty Full Lives

Katie's first big beauty memory is unsurprisingly related to her mum. But rather than it being simply a memory of her mum's face or beauty rituals, Katie rememberers her singer mum's microphone, coated in lipstick. That symbol of glamour remained with her, and after a stint working as a manicurist, both in salons and latterly on shoots, Katie pivoted her career to work as a make-up artist. Today, her skills are in demand, working on shoots with hugely famous models (think Ashley Graham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley), and sharing tips with her following on instagram. She also works with brands, helping to show how versatile their products are, which is how she went on to become ELEMIS' resident glow expert - and how this episode came about as Katie flew to London for some masterclasses and events with ELEMIS and found an hour to sit down and record with me. ELEMIS have kindly offered a discount to my listeners: just use the code BFL15 for 15% off your order on ELEMIS.com.* Also, it would be remiss of me not to thank this episode's sponsors Hairstory. Their hero product, New Wash, is pretty innovative because rather than grab all oils from your hair to be washed away with the water, it leaves your natural barrier intact, so that you can skip conditioner altogether.  I’ve been trialling a bottle for the past month and am hugely impressed as I highlight my hair regularly and it usually needs a fair amount of conditioner plus oils pulled through the ends to stop it from looking parched but I noticed it was smoother and less frizzy from the off and after a month is definitely in better condition than before, so I’d encourage you to give it a whirl if you find your hair seems brittle and you’d like to try something new.  Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee. *Terms & conditions: Offer not valid on gift vouchers, travel sizes, collections or reduced items. One use per customer only. Offer ends 31.12.19  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beauty industry insider, facialist, and brand expert Caroline Hirons commands a huge audience across her various platforms thanks to her reputation as a forthright, honest, and reliable skincare expert. To give you an idea of scale, at the time of the episode going live, Caroline has 270 thousand instagram followers, 180 thousand youtube subscribers, and 76 thousand twitter followers. In this episode, we talk about Caroline’s childhood, her work ethic and experiences in the beauty industry, the mindsets that have steered her safely through internet fame, and, of course, we talk skincare. Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jillian Lavender's work came to my attention around five years ago after a few friends learned Vedic meditation at the London branch of the Meditation Centre she co-founded. After the course, they were more focussed, calmer, happier - and all from twenty minutes of meditation morning and noon. Keen to learn more, I went to interview Jillian a few years ago for a feature and found her approach to be extremely sound. After leaving, I was quite astonished while researching by how many studies there were that suggested that meditation has a hugely positive impact on those who practise it.  In this episode of the podcast, Jillian explains how she came to find out about meditation in the first place, who might benefit from it, how Vedic meditation charms the mind, and some of the effects you might be able to expect should you choose to learn it. Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award-winning journalist and author Poorna Bell's family features heavily in her new book, In Search of Silence, in which she muses on and explores the new landscape of her life following her husband Rob's death by suicide.  They are also a big part of her beauty identity, with Poorna talking in this episode about her grandma who always looked pristine despite her messy bedroom, and how her mum's dressing table held allure. We also discuss how appearance and beauty have had an impact on Poorna's life as an adult, and topics we cover include her tattoos, colorism, intuitive eating, and the appeal of power lifting (which, as Poorna explains, extends beyond just being able to lift your own furniture). Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After being in a car crash, Katie Brindle went from expert to expert trying to find relief from pain to no avail. Finally, Chinese Medicine provided it, and so convinced was she that its principles were founded in good sense, that she went on to train as a practitioner.  That was in 2002, and Katie's since become something of a go-to for those in the know for both treatments and advice. Katie is now at the helm of several projects, including having founded the Ha'you Method range of Beauty Restorer Gua Sha products (aka tools designed to help increase circulation and release tension - I am a firm fan of the original jade restorer as well as the comb), as well as having written a book, Yang Sheng: The Art Of Chinese Self Healing, in which she distils some of her abundant knowledge and offers guidance on how to safeguard health and wellbeing through the practises. In this episode, Katie explains some of the ways in which Chinese Medicine principles can be incorporated into every day life, and explains why it's more important now than ever to safeguard health. Link to the breath ritual mentioned: https://hayoumethod.com/the-rituals/rescue-breath-ritual/ Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blogger Natalie Lee was incentivised to discuss things that really mattered to her after she returned to blogging following a break to raise her children. Since then, Natalie's efforts - particularly on instagram and through her Warrior Women campaign - have propelled her into the limelight, and her account is now a hub of her own thoughts and experiences as well as a place for others to share their stories and frank images in order to empower others. In this episode, she tells her story of going from teen who wasn't overly ambitious, to midwife, to passionate about various causes. We also talk about some of the issues she's highlighted from body positivity for all sizes, championing masturbation for women, too, and the joys of ditching one's bra. Natalie mentions: - Body Positive Power: How to stop dieting, make peace with your body and live, by Megan Jayne Crabbe - Cantu Beauty hair range - Radox Feel Relaxed Bath   Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the erstwhile Beauty Director of Glamour turned freelance beauty journalist and influencer, Alessandra Steinherr's knowledge of beauty products is encyclopaedic. Her Alex Steinherr x Primark skincare collaboration was unsurprisingly therefore hugely successful, with the affordable products selling out repeatedly nationwide, while over on her instagram, her #SundayFacial and #AskAlex hashtags are hubs for skincare conversations. In this episode, Alex talks about her top products, how she came to have such a diverse career, and the lifestyle measures and philosophies that have set her in good stead. Here are the products and places Alessandra mentions: - Clinique 3-Step - Beautiful by Estee Lauder - L’Oreal Elnett - Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex and Eye Serum -La Mer The Moisturizing Cream - Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Le Teint Foundation - Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat High Cover Radiance Concealer - Talika Lipocils Eyelash Conditioning Gel - Color WOW Root Cover Up - Amy at Larry King - Yves Saint LaurentBlack Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara - Vita Liberata pHenomenal Mousse - Tax Luxe Sleep Oil - Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow - MAC Eye Kohl in Teddy - Nars Eyeliner Pencil in Mambo - Elizabeth Arden High Drama Eyeliner in Espresso - Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil in 02 - Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer - Alex Steinherr x Primark range - The Light Salon - VivaMayr   Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a cosmetic dentist and Clinical Director of London Smiling, Dr Uchenna Okoye has overhauled hundreds of smiles - mine included.  What struck me as remarkable about Uchenna's work is not only that she's conservative, only making changes where necessary, but also that she's got an excellent eye for what looks 'right,' making her taste as important a part of her renown as her technical ability.  In this Expert Slot episode, we talk about ideal home care for teeth, and Uchenna breaks down the elements of a better smile, explaining best practise for whitening, straightening, and tidying up teeth. Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Journalist and author Bryony Gordon has made it her mission to help remove the stigma surrounding talking about mental illness, and to promote having a positive body image.  Both are the result of Bryony's struggles, and in this episode she explains how she has challenged mental illness, addiction, and self-loathing, and which tools and habits have been helpful to her, as well as talking about how she protects her health (both mental and physical) now, and which beauty products she enjoys using.  Link to Mental Health Mates: https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk Link to Bryony Gordon Mad World podcast: https://bryonysmadworld.telegraph.co.uk Link to Bryony Gordon's books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Bryony-Gordon Here are the products and places Bryony mentions: - Epsom salts - Daniel Galvin Jr for hair - Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum - Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil - 111Skin Celestial Black Diamond Eye Cream - 111 Skin Celestial Black Diamond Retinol Serum - Pixi x Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse - Kevyn Aucoin The Curling Mascara - Erborian CC Cream - Becca Undereye Concealer - Laura Mercier Translucent Powder - Nars Orgasm Blush Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lifestyle and beauty blogger Estee Lalonde is something of an internet sensation, with over 3.5 million followers across her platforms, as well as a bestselling book Bloom: Navigating Life and Style, and podcast On The Line under her belt. Despite her huge success and some of the pitfalls that come with sharing stories online, Estee is disarmingly honest and easy-going, and turned up to record at my house willing to talk about anything and everything. Our conversation about Estee's life accordingly covers many different things from how she's learned to love her body to her fear of snakes to her attitude towards break ups to her periods of anxiety to the joys of owning a dog.  We also talk extensively about beauty, with Estee sharing many of her recommendations. Here are the products and places Estee mentions: - Blink Brow Bar - Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser  - Larry King hair salon - cuts by Elle, colour by Harriet - Weleda Skin Food - Charlotte Tilbury Wonder Glow - Nars Complete Matte Concealer - Waterpik Water Flosser - Escentric Molecules Molecule 01  - Chantecaille Just Skin - Glossier Stretch Concealer in Medium - YSL Contour Brow Gel - Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel - Troy Surratt Eyelash Curlers - Troy Surratt Lipslique - Tom Ford Lipstick in First Time - RMS Beauty Living Luminizing - Lancome Grandiose Extreme Mascara - Benefit Roller Lash Mascara - Oskia Renaissance Mask - Pai Cleanser - Susanne Kaufmann Body products - Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask - NYDG facials - Facial Acupuncture with John Tsagaris - Sarah Chapman Signature Bespoke Facial  - Acupuncture with Ross Barr - Aromatherapy Associates Bath & Shower Oils - Normal People by Sally Rooney - Circe by Madeline Miller Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel Sandler's appreciation of the transformative power of beauty began early in his life through watching his hairdresser dad and his interior designer mum at work.  But rather than following in either of their footsteps, he instead alighted on make-up. Success quickly found Daniel, and over his 30+ years in the industry he's made up everyone from A-list actresses to pop stars to models (Daniel is exceedingly discrete, but a couple of names pop up during the episode, if you're curious about that sort of thing). He went on to found Daniel Sandler Makeup, a brand which is a go-to for make-up artists and I've seen his products - particularly the famous Watercolour Blush - backstage at MANY a show and on shoots. In Daniel's episode, he talks about the dawning realisation that he wanted to become a make-up artist, his defiance of his dad's wish for him to join him in hairdressing, and how he got his career off the ground. He also offers some make-up tips, explains how he goes about enhancing a face, and decodes precisely how to use Watercolour Blush. Here are the products Daniel mentions: - Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer - Mary Quant Make-Up - Clinique Superbalanced Make-Up - Estee Lauder More Than Mascara - Daniel Sandler Pressed Powder - Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After the acne episode with Clinical Aesthetician Pam Marshall went live, skincare questions flew my way, so I thought the best recourse would be to invite Pam back as a guest on the show to offer her wisdom. We cover a huge range of topics, including dryness, pigmentation, scarring, ageing, and skin-friendly make-up. As those of you who listened to Pam's thoughts on treating acneic skin will know, she doesn't mince her words and her advice is extremely sound. Some of the products she mentions include: - Neostrata Pigment Control - Chantecaille make-up - It Cosmetics CC Cream - Clinisept (NOTE: after going live, I was advised by Pam and her team that Clinisept doesn't contain Chlorhexidine as is stated in the episode). - Exuviance Night Renewal Hydrogel - Retinols by Exuviance, Medik 8, Neostrata, Murad, Skinceuticals, CosMedix - Exuviance Hydrating Eye Complex, CosMedix Eye Genius Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fans of Daisy Buchanan's writing will know that her work walks the delicate line between frank and funny, insightful and warm. She brings that trademark heart-wrenching and hilarious touch to her musings in this episode on the relationship between her internal and external self, throwing in some excellent anecdotes including the time she met Tim Westwood surrounded by Ferrero Rochers and how Sun In turned her hair orange. Daisy's book, The Sisterhood, is out on the 7th of March - click here to pre-order.  Here are the products Daisy mentions: - Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer - MAC Dame blush  - Chanel Coromandel - Rhodes Fool Around - Chantecaille Petales - Chantecaille Le Wild - Dianna Vreeland Simply Divine - Dior Forever and Ever - Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter - CYO Bronzer - Sunday Riley CEO Serum - Rapidlash  - Maybelline Brow Drama Crayon Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erstwhile model turned nutritional therapist, and Tuesday's main episode guest, Rosemary Ferguson returns for an expert episode. In it, she explores the interplay between anxiety and food, as well as suggesting some foods to steer clear of, and those to eat to help reduce anxiety. Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rosemary Ferguson's career started in the rather inauspicious setting of McDonald's on Oxford Street, where she was spotted by Corinne Day (yep, the very same Corinne Day who took those famous early photos of Kate Moss, so clearly she had a very good eye). She went on to become part of the famous wave of British models living in New York who carved out a new, more pared back look following the excesses of the '80s.  After having three children and deciding to live back in the UK, Rosemary went to the College of Naturopathic Medicine to train as a naturopath and nutritionist.  Now, she runs a clinic on Harley Street, is the co-founder along with Gizzi Erskine of the food brand Filth, and founded the 5 Day Plan.  In this episode, Rosemary talks us through her story, as well as mentioning the products she loves and has used over the years.  Here are the products Rosemary mentions: - Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers - Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser - Filth - 5 Day Plan  - Burberry Fresh Glow BB Cream - Orveda Sincare - RMS Living Luminizer - Charlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow - Maybelline Great Lash Mascara - Votary Super Seed Facial Oil  - Romilly Wilde Skincare - Creme de la Mer - Viviscal - John Masters Haircare Beauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.