The Beauty Desk

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 looking effortlessly put-together anywhere-from the bistro to the office.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 regretsYou can also watch The Beauty Desk on The Sunday Times Style’s YouTube channel here.Host: Sarah JosselProducers: Joshua Arnold and Emilia GillThis 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.

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 will ever part ways with her famous box-blonde hair dye.If you enjoyed this, make sure to follow 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'Mahalia on body image, teenage makeup mishaps and getting over heartbreakYou can watch The Beauty Desk on The Sunday Times Style’s YouTube channelHost: Sarah JosselProducers: Emilia Gill and Joshua ArnoldThis 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 episode was filmed at the Zetter Bloomsbury Hotel.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.

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 she now feels most content when makeup-free. Plus, she opens up about going solo, navigating online trolls, and what really went down in the Traitors castle - including "lip gloss gate."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:Mahalia on body image, teenage makeup mishaps and getting over heartbreakKelly Rowland on her biggest beauty mistakes, 90s regrets & skincare secretsYou can also watch The Beauty Desk on The Sunday Times Style’s YouTube channel here.Host: Sarah JosselProducers: Joshua Arnold and Emilia GillThis 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.

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 injections (PDRN), they break down whether each trending skincare treatment is a genuine game-changer or just clever marketing.Plus, Phoebe shares the dramatic reality of suffering a severe allergic reaction to one skincare treatment...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:Trinny Woodall on botox, anti-ageing and filler regretsJessie Ware on the skincare treatments she's not afraid to tryYou can also watch The Beauty Desk on The Sunday Times Style’s YouTube channel here.Hosts: Sarah Jossel and Phoebe McDowellProducers: Joshua Arnold and Emilia GillThis 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.

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 tryYou can also watch The Beauty Desk on The Sunday Times Style’s YouTube channel here.Host: Sarah JosselProducers: Joshua Arnold and Emilia GillThis 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.