The Beauty Desk

The relationship we all have with our reflections. Sarah Jossel sits down to talk beauty with everyone from A-list stars to those reshaping the industry. As The Sunday Times Style columnist and beauty director-at-large, Sarah has interviewed some of the biggest names in the industry. But behind the glamour, there's always been a more honest, unfiltered side of the conversation. Join Sarah to learn what the stars really think, as well as their beauty tips and secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago ·  Video

    Mahalia on body image, teenage makeup mishaps and getting over heartbreak

    How does R&B singer Mahalia navigate body image, self-confidence and the pressures of the music industry? Speaking to Sarah Jossel on The Beauty Desk she shares her beauty favourites, how she's gained confidence within herself and her upcoming album The Five Stages of Heartbreak. In this deeply personal conversation Mahalia reflects on makeup mishaps, hilarious sixth-form clubbing memories in Birmingham, and shares how her body image has evolved. She opens up about her thoughts on ageing, navigating single life in LA and embracing being alone, as well as how she uses her experiences to write music. Plus, she shares the beauty favourites and holy grail products that make up her daily skincare routine. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to press follow at the top of your podcast app so you never miss an episode. You might also want to try our other episodes: Victoria Beckham on her multi-million dollar makeup brand and feeling 'not good enough' Jessie Ware on the skincare treatments she's not afraid to try You can also watch The Beauty Desk on The Sunday Times Style’s YouTube channel here. Host: Sarah Jossel Producers: Joshua Arnold This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mahalia on body image, teenage makeup mishaps and getting over heartbreak
  2. Oct 7 ·  Video

    Lorna Luxe on hair loss, grief, and finding comfort in makeup

    Can beauty be a lifeline in tough times? Lorna Luxe opens up about coping with hair loss, navigating grief, and how daily skincare and makeup rituals provided comfort during her hardest year. In this candid conversation on The Beauty Desk, influencer and 98 Beauty founder Lorna Luxe speaks with Sarah Jossel about the loss of her husband, John. She shares how her skincare routine and makeup became essential sources of comfort, confidence and emotional wellness while processing her grief. Lorna reflects on her journey to becoming a prominent beauty founder, building an authentic social media following by going on camera without makeup, and her personal experience with hair loss and hair extensions. And she discusses how managing hair loss led to the development of her own dedicated haircare line. She also reveals what she'd never do on a plane as former cabin crew... If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to press follow at the top of your podcast app so you never miss an episode. You might also want to try our other episodes: Victoria Beckham on her multi-million dollar makeup brand and feeling 'not good enough' Trinny Woodall on botox, anti-ageing and filler regrets You can also watch The Beauty Desk on The Sunday Times Style’s YouTube channel here. Host: Sarah Jossel Producers: Joshua Arnold and Shabnam Grewal This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lorna Luxe on hair loss, grief, and finding comfort in makeup
  3. Sep 4

    Bernicia Boateng on her alopecia journey, glowy skincare routine and top beauty secrets

    Celebrity makeup artist and beauty founder Bernicia Boateng joins Sarah Jossel on The Beauty Desk, to discuss her alopecia journey, skincare routine, and top beauty secrets. From the multi-step skincare routine that sculpted her signature “second-skin” glow to the invisible SPF stick she swears by for darker skin tones, Bernicia Boateng shares her full kit secrets, her thoughts on the evolution of shade inclusivity, and the budget-friendly brow pencil she still picks over luxury brands. In this candid conversation, Bernicia Boateng opens up about starting her career on the beauty counters at Selfridges, becoming a successful beauty founder with her hair brand Anollé and navigating hair loss. She reveals how managing alopecia inspired her to help others embrace their natural hair, rebuild confidence, and elevate their daily beauty and haircare routines. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to press follow at the top of your podcast app. You can watch episodes of The Beauty Desk on The Sunday Times Style on YouTube. Host: Sarah Jossel, Sunday Times Style Columnist and Beauty Director-At-Large Producers: Joshua Arnold and Shabnam Grewal This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bernicia Boateng on her alopecia journey, glowy skincare routine and top beauty secrets
  4. Sep 2

    Trinny Woodall on botox, anti-ageing and filler regrets

    Trinny Woodall joins Sarah Jossel on The Beauty Desk to discuss skincare, Botox, filler regrets, and building her Trinny London empire. Trinny Woodall is a true beauty industry icon, television presenter, and the beauty founder behind Trinny London. In this episode, she shares her refreshingly honest perspective on ageing, confidence, female friendship, and the aesthetic treatments she really rates (including why she started with  botox!) From the setting spray she admits she could never compete with to the hero skincare products she is proudest of, Trinny Woodall, opens up candidly about Botox, filler regrets and whether she would ever have a facelift. Plus, Sarah asks her about female friendships, social media, and the wildest anti-ageing treatments she has ever tried — including the time her face turned the colour of a ripe tomato, and why women should never stop being brave. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to press follow at the top of your podcast app. You can watch episodes of The Beauty Desk on The Sunday Times Style on YouTube. Host: Sarah Jossel, Sunday Times Style Columnist and Beauty Director-At-Large Producers: Joshua Arnold and Shabnam Grewal This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Trinny Woodall on botox, anti-ageing and filler regrets

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The relationship we all have with our reflections. Sarah Jossel sits down to talk beauty with everyone from A-list stars to those reshaping the industry. As The Sunday Times Style columnist and beauty director-at-large, Sarah has interviewed some of the biggest names in the industry. But behind the glamour, there's always been a more honest, unfiltered side of the conversation. Join Sarah to learn what the stars really think, as well as their beauty tips and secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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