The Beauty Desk is a beauty podcast hosted by Sarah Jossel, beauty director-at-large and columnist for The Sunday Times Style. Each episode features candid conversations with celebrities, industry insiders, and others about beauty, self-image, and personal routines. Sarah asks guests what they really think about their reflection and shares their tips, secrets, and behind-the-scenes stories. The podcast is produced by The Times and The Sunday Times for subscribers.
Episodes
Violette Serrat on nailing the French girl aesthetic
How do you master the effortless French look? Parisian makeup artist, beauty founder, and the ultimate cool girl Violette Serrat joins Sarah Jossel on The Beauty Desk to reveal her secrets. The number one rule? Don't own sweatpants.In this episode, Violette shares the vision driving her cult beauty brand, Violette_FR, how she creates products that don't exist yet, and her go-to secrets for
Holly Willoughby on embracing the ‘girl next door’ look
What is Holly Willoughby's beauty routine? In this episode, she joins Sarah Jossel to reveal the makeup she is obsessing over, from a daughter-approved taupe eyeliner to the game-changing face mist she can't leave the house without.Holly shares her favourite childhood visits to the Estée Lauder counter with her mother and grandmother, how to get a good night's sleep, and whether she wi
Leigh-Anne Pinnock on the Traitors, public scrutiny and embracing her natural hair
Welcome back to The Beauty Desk. In today’s episode, global pop star Leigh-Anne Pinnock reveals all about her time on Celebrity Traitors, her iconic Little Mix hairstyles, and why ditching the hair straighteners became a vital lesson for her twin daughters.From the signature lip liner Little Mix couldn't perform without to the staple beauty products she relies on today, Leigh-Anne explains why
Are the latest skincare innovations worth the money? | Expert Edit
Are new skincare treatments worth the investment? The Sunday Times beauty editors Sarah Jossel and Phoebe McDowell share their verdict on the latest innovations on The Beauty Desk's Expert Edit.They dive into the newest breakthroughs transforming the skincare industry and evaluate which aesthetic treatments deliver real results. From high-tech skin-tightening like Xerf to polynucleotide inject
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 i
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 es
Emily English on overcoming an eating disorder and nutrition as skincare
Should nutrition be a step in your beauty routine?Nutritionist Emily English (Em The Nutritionist) joins Sarah Jossel on The Beauty Desk to share her skincare routine, her experience overcoming an eating disorder, and wellness tips. In this very honest conversation, Emily opens up about her personal journey of eating disorder recovery and how she's built a healthy relationship with food. She a
Jessie Ware on the skincare treatments she's not afraid to try
What goes into the ultimate Jessie Ware skincare routine? Singer-songwriter and Table Manners co-host Jessie Ware joins Sarah Jossel on The Beauty Desk to spill her beauty secrets, ride-or-die products, and favourite aesthetic treatments.From her frank thoughts on anti-ageing products to her go-to daily formulas, it turns out Jessie is the ultimate beauty junkie. In this candid catch-up, she break
Kelly Rowland on nightmare nineties beauty trends and doing her makeup with Beyoncé
This episode is in paid partnership with Olay. Music icon, entrepreneur, and self-confessed beauty junkie Kelly Rowland joins Sarah Jossel on The Beauty Desk to reveal her biggest beauty mistakes — from burning her skin off as a teenager - to her 90s Destiny’s Child style regrets and triumphs. In this live episode Kelly Rowland breaks down her daily skincare routine, beauty secrets, and
Cassandra Grey on beauty founder secrets, anti-ageing and skincare gadgets
Beauty founder Cassandra Grey joins Sarah Jossel on The Beauty Desk to reveal her ultimate morning routine, anti-ageing skincare secrets, and top beauty tools.As the visionary behind Violet Grey, Cassandra Grey built one of the most influential beauty destinations in the world. Now, she shares her beauty must-haves, her perspective on anti-aging treatments and her honest thoughts on the high-
David Gandy on male grooming, anti-ageing and fitness secrets
Supermodel David Gandy joins Sarah Jossel on The Beauty Desk to share his male grooming routine, anti-ageing tips, and ultimate fitness secrets.David Gandy has fronted some of the world's most iconic fashion and fragrance campaigns. In this episode, he opens up about what beauty, fitness, and confidence mean to men as they age, the skincare routine products he swears by and the spray tan artist he
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
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
AJ Odudu on beauty secrets, natural haircare and confidence
Broadcaster AJ Odudu joins Sarah Jossel on The Beauty Desk to reveal her ultimate skincare routine, natural hair journey, and top beauty secrets.From the humble red net she swears by in the shower to her go-to sunscreen and pimple patches, AJ Odudu talks honestly about confidence, self-care, and learning to truly love yourself. In this candid conversation, she reflects on growing up in Blackburn a
Victoria Beckham on her multi million dollar make up brand and feeling ‘not good enough’
Victoria Beckham exclusively reveals her skincare secrets, favourite treatments, and how she built a global brand, in this debut episode of The Beauty Desk with The Sunday Times Style columnist and beauty director-at-large Sarah Jossel.From the product that nearly broke her to her daily wellness routine and aesthetic treatments she swears by, Victoria Beckham reflects on overcoming self-doubt and
Introducing: The Beauty Desk
What’s your relationship with your reflection? Sarah Jossel, The Sunday Times Style columnist and beauty director-at-large, sits down to talk beauty with everyone from A-list stars to those reshaping the industry.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.
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