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The Beauty Desk

The Times
XERF
David Gandy
Julaine
Holly Willoughby
Celebrity Traitors
Victoria Beckham
Olay
Beauty Routines
Radio-Frequency Skin Tightening
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Blackburn
Violet Grey
Kelly Rowland
Jessie Ware
Polynucleotide Injections
Allergic Reactions
Natural Hair
Self-Image
Makeup
Little Mix

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 le... more

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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 episod... more

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 h... more

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 dau... more

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 t... more

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Holly Willoughby
Television presenter, beauty founder and bestselling author
Wild Moon
Episode: Holly Willoughby on embracing the ‘girl next door’ look
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Singer, solo artist and former member of Little Mix
Little Mix
Episode: Leigh-Anne Pinnock on the Traitors, public scrutiny and embracing her natural hair
Lorna Luxe
Entrepreneur and beauty creator focused on hair, makeup, and skincare
98 Beauty ( founder )
Episode: Lorna Luxe on hair loss, grief, and finding comfort in makeup
Emily English
Nutritionist known as Em The Nutritionist
Em The Nutritionist / The Sunday Times
Episode: Emily English on overcoming an eating disorder and nutrition as skincare
Jessie Ware
Singer-songwriter, host of Table Manners, beauty enthusiast
Singer-songwriter
Episode: Jessie Ware on the skincare treatments she's not afraid to try
Kelly Rowland
Musician, former Destiny's Child member, beauty enthusiast
Self / Olay brand ambassador
Episode: Kelly Rowland on nightmare nineties beauty trends and doing her makeup with Beyoncé
Cassandra Grey
Founder of Violet Grey
Violet Grey
Episode: Cassandra Grey on beauty founder secrets, anti-ageing and skincare gadgets
David Gandy
Supermodel and public figure discussing grooming, fitness, and masculinity
Episode: David Gandy on male grooming, anti-ageing and fitness secrets
Bernicia Boateng
Makeup artist and founder of Anollé
Anollé Hair
Episode: Bernicia Boateng on her alopecia journey, glowy skincare routine and top beauty secrets

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Holly Willoughby on embracing the ‘girl next door’ look
Q: Would you still describe yourself as shy in any way?
Willoughby says she still has to push herself in some situations. Modeling auditions taught her to imitate confidence, and while she is comfortable onstage or talking to a camera, speeches in personal settings can still make her nervous.
Holly Willoughby on embracing the ‘girl next door’ look
Q: Do you remember when you were younger having hangups or things that used to bother you versus now feeling more?
Willoughby says she was less preoccupied with her appearance when she was young, but now notices more because she is frequently visible on screens and phones. Her main childhood concern was greasy hair and occasional spots.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock on the Traitors, public scrutiny and embracing her natural hair
Q: Do you think the beauty industry has moved on massively, or do you think there's still a lot of work to be done?
Pinnock says there are many more products for textured hair and online tutorials now, making information and resources easier to find than when she was growing up.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock on the Traitors, public scrutiny and embracing her natural hair
Q: Was The Traitors what you expected?
Pinnock says it was as difficult as she expected but not as intense, though the cast became absorbed in the game and found it hard to trust one another.
Mahalia on body image, teenage makeup mishaps and getting over heartbreak
Q: How has heartbreak influenced your music and your approach to dating?
Heartbreak sparked a creative shift; the Five Stages of Heartbreak album emerged from those experiences, and I've learned to channel those feelings into my art while maintaining personal boundaries.

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A beauty-forward interview series that brings high-profile guests from music, fashion, modeling, and entrepreneurship into candid conversations about skincare, grooming, aging, and brand building. Episodes mix practical how-tos (routines, products, tools) with personal stories about career, parenthood, and public personas, offering actionable tips for listeners while exploring industry shifts, representation, and the evolving definition of beauty. Noteworthy is the blend of celebrity insight with behind-the-scenes industry wisdom, often anchored by product partnerships or brand collaborations, making it especially useful for listeners curious about beauty rituals, entrepreneurship, and how public figures maintain care and confidence on and ... more

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1. Holly Willoughby
2. Leigh-Anne Pinnock
3. Lorna Luxe
4. Emily English
5. Jessie Ware
6. Kelly Rowland
7. Cassandra Grey
8. David Gandy

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