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DR DENNIS GROSS CATCH-UP

DR DENNIS GROSS CATCH-UP

(This was filmed well before lockdown, in case that wasn’t glaringly obvious.) My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Dr Dennis Gross’ products can be found...

26/04/2020

CHAT WITH DR EMMA WEDGEWORTH - CONSULTANT DERMATOLOGIST

CHAT WITH DR EMMA WEDGEWORTH - CONSULTANT DERMATOLOGIST

The lovely Dr Emma can be found here: Dr Emma Wedgeworth and her Instagram is here: Insta/Dr Emma Hope you enjoy! My book Skincare is released at the end of...

07/04/2020

Zelens Brand Overview

Zelens Brand Overview

Hi Everyone! I said I would put a LOT of info in the description box so give me a shout if I forgot anything. Z Detox Clarifying Foaming Cleanser PHA...

22/11/2017

In Conversation with Dr Howard Murad M.D. FAAD

In Conversation with Dr Howard Murad M.D. FAAD

Hi Everyone, Firstly, I owe a big apology to Dr Murad and his lovely team. This was filmed back in the summer and then I lost the footage on a...

22/10/2017

Cult Beauty Box of Dreams Volume II - What you need to know

Cult Beauty Box of Dreams Volume II - What you need to know

Last mention I promise, but the Box goes on sale tomorrow (Wednesday) and I wanted to give you the full run through. May Lindstrom Pendulum Cleansing Oil – Deluxe Size...

06/12/2016

Cult Beauty Box of Dreams Volume II - The Full Reveal

Cult Beauty Box of Dreams Volume II - The Full Reveal

My kittens are NOT in the box. ;) Hi Everyone, Sign up for the waitlist here: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/competitions/cult-beauty-box-caroline-hirons The box goes on sale next week. If you are on the waitlist...

03/12/2016

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Second Reveal - Box of Dreams Volume II

Reveal Number 2. Waitlist details here: cultbeauty.co.uk/carolinehirons First reveal here: instagram.com/carolinehirons

01/12/2016

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Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Moisture Cushion

Describe the brand in three words. Doctor. American. Clinical. Who is it for? Dehydrated/combo/dull - pretty much all skins. Good for perioral dermatitis, used on top of hyaluronic serums. What’s...

28/11/2016

Zelens Power D High Potency Provitamin D - the one you didn't know you needed

Zelens Power D High Potency Provitamin D - the one you didn't know you needed

Describe the brand in five words. Doctor. Clinical Trials. Quality ingredients. What is it? 'Supercharged and vitamin-rich, this treatment serum is potent and deeply penetrative – delivering high concentrations of...

11/10/2016

Dr Dennis Gross Winners

Dr Dennis Gross Winners

The winners of the Dr Dennis Gross Giveaway are: Rachael Edwards - UK Barbara Cohen - UK Colleen Boudreau - USA Athanasia Kasimati - Greece Cecilia Espinoza - Mexico Natasha...

25/09/2016

Saturday Giveaway - Dr Dennis Gross Peel Pads

Saturday Giveaway - Dr Dennis Gross Peel Pads

My love for Dennis Gross pads is well-known, I've been using and loving them for years, and I'll be talking about them more on the blog this week. To get...

16/09/2016

Beauty Myths No. 19 - 'Pat dry'

Beauty Myths No. 19 - 'Pat dry'

This may seem like a strange one, so the context is important. I am always asked about routines and the order of using products. There are some things that make...

11/09/2016

Saturday Giveaway - Murad Hydro-Dynamic Giveaway

Saturday Giveaway - Murad Hydro-Dynamic Giveaway

One of my favourite releases this year, Murad's Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence and Ultimate Moisture are pretty perfect in many ways. Between them they are suitable for all skin conditions from...

09/09/2016

Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture

Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture

Describe the brand in five words. Doc. Water. Derm. Acne. American. What is it? 'A luxurious, yet lightweight cream that provides 24-hour hydration to restore suppleness and visibly reduce the...

23/07/2016

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FAVE FIVES: SPRITZS/HYDRATING TONERS

  Hi All! Spritzs/Hydrating Toners (liquid moisturisers) – with loads more in the planning. As I say in the video if you are on a budget, these are where you...

13/07/2016

FAVE FIVES | Skincare | July 2016

FAVE FIVES | Skincare | July 2016

Today's Fave Fives is Skincare. All information is below the video and below the link below for your ease. See you tomorrow with acids! WHAT I’M WEARING: J. CREW Save...

09/07/2016

New thinking, newer practices - and skincare brands I'm loving

New thinking, newer practices - and skincare brands I'm loving

I have so much to blog about I honestly don't know where to start. I cannot tell you how much I am loving the industry at the moment. There is...

04/07/2016

What to Buy? Zelens

What to Buy? Zelens

Zelens is one of the most-requested brands for the 'What to Buy?' series. Founded by Dr. Marko Lens, it combines cutting-edge science with the most beautiful plant ingredients, which, when...

03/03/2016

Most Used Products of 2015

Most Used Products of 2015

Apologies if you caught this the first five minutes it went up. There was something wrong with the upload so I had to redo it. Anyway: I decided to go...

13/01/2016

Hall of Fame - Zelens Z Luminous and a 30% discount across Zelens.com

Hall of Fame - Zelens Z Luminous and a 30% discount across Zelens.com

Ah Dr Lens. My favourite Italian. After Rocky Balboa. This bottle of whiteness saved my face from significant pigmentation and is therefore going straight into the Hall of Fame. What...

26/11/2015

Dr Brandt Glow Overnight Resurfacing Serum

Dr Brandt Glow Overnight Resurfacing Serum

  What is it? 'A potent nighttime skin renewal serum with retinol.'   Who is it for? People looking for the extra boost that retinols give. Vitamin A is a...

19/10/2015

Goldfaden MD response

Goldfaden MD response

Last Saturday I posted this review about Goldfaden MD's Sun Visor product. Understandably a lot of their customers that read the blog were concerned and I started receiving worried messages...

14/08/2015

SPF - FACE - CITY - Goldfaden MD Sun Visor SPF30 Mist

SPF - FACE - CITY - Goldfaden MD Sun Visor SPF30 Mist

15.08.15 N.B. THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND A RESPONSE FROM GOLDFADEN IS AVAILABLE HERE: www.carolinehirons.com/goldfaden-md-response Broad Spectrum? UVA symbol (in EU)? Not clear. It says UVA/UVB protection but does...

08/08/2015

Zelens Intense Defence

Zelens Intense Defence

This weather offers the perfect time to talk about Zelens Intense Defence. What is it? 'A potent antioxidant serum formulated with a unique blend of synergistic ingredients to defend from...

01/07/2015

Zelens Z Luminous Brightening Serum

Zelens Z Luminous Brightening Serum

What is it? 'This advanced serum visibly brightens, smoothes and hydrates the skin.' Who is it for? 'Someone who wants to diminish the appearance of dark spots and discolouration, even...

20/06/2015

Dr Dennis Gross Clinical Concentrate Radiance Booster

Dr Dennis Gross Clinical Concentrate Radiance Booster

What is it? 'A professional-strength time-released concentrate that can be mixed into your favorite products to enhance their benefits, or used alone to visibly optimize skin’s healthy appearance for a...

06/05/2015

The Top 10: Acid Toners

The Top 10: Acid Toners

I imagine most of you lovely readers will fully expect what products are in my Top choices so before I carry on - I couldn't stop at 5, hence there...

10/04/2015

Dr Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Eye Cream

Dr Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Eye Cream

So I was sent this recently - along with a lovely bag of other bits from Dr Gross (thanks Meg in SoCal) and low and behold I have a new...

06/04/2015

Zelens Z Pure Cleansing Liquid Balm

Zelens Z Pure Cleansing Liquid Balm

What is it? 'A Shiso-infused cleansing liquid balm formulated to thoroughly cleanse the skin and help remove impurities and make-up.' Who is it for? All skin types. What’s in it?...

20/03/2015

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Questions for the Doc?

WE HAVE HUNDREDS OF QUESTIONS THANK YOU EVERYONE!! A quick one. I'm filming tomorrow with one of the top dermatologists in the UK. If you have any questions that you...

15/02/2015

Zelens Active Colour

Zelens Active Colour

  From one of the best brands in the industry comes an extension of the line into makeup that makes perfect sense. I asked Dr Marko Lens - creator of...

06/10/2014

SPF Part 2 with Dr Marko Lens

SPF Part 2 with Dr Marko Lens

Part Two is up! Look out for an SPF Cheat Sheet and a giveaway from Zelens coming up on the blog. Thank you for all of your lovely comments so...

21/07/2014

SPF with Dr Marko Lens

SPF with Dr Marko Lens

Hello lovely people! Enjoying the heat? (UK peeps!) I am. Before you venture out into the rays you may be interested to watch this video that I filmed last week...

18/07/2014

Another Space NK drop-in.

Another Space NK drop-in.

My bad. I completely forgot. You can tell I'm still on meds can't you? I'm in Space NK in Brighton this Wednesday. It's not an 'official' PA - I'm training...

02/06/2014

Cheat Sheet - Routines

Cheat Sheet - Routines

It’s easy to see how your skincare routine can be a little overwhelming – we are sold so many products these days – there is something for everyone – but...

04/06/2013

Zelens Giveaway Winners

Zelens Giveaway Winners

My apologies for the delay in getting this done! I've now had the list of winners from the Zelens office and they are: Penny Alwyn Maginda Gomes Aoife Browneyes35 Alison...

17/05/2013

Perricone MD Blue Plasma - Review

Perricone MD Blue Plasma - Review

My love affair with Perricone MD products is well-known. I've never met a product made by Dr Perricone that I didn't like. Until now. *sad face* Regular readers will know...

04/03/2013

The lovely Dr Tom Mammone from Clinique

The lovely Dr Tom Mammone from Clinique

Dr Tom Mammone. Executive Director of Skin Physiology and Pharmacology Clinique Research & Development, Worldwide So here is the blog post that almost never was. The charming Dr Tom very...

13/12/2012

Spotlight on Supplements

Spotlight on Supplements

I've been asked a lot recently about supplements - what I would recommend and what I take myself. So when I was getting everything out this morning I thought I'd...

19/03/2012

SUPER by Dr Perricone

SUPER by Dr Perricone

Since I turned 'a certain age' I have praised the original Perricone range for its efficacy and the man himself for his so-simple-it-makes-perfect-sense advice given in his range of books...

29/07/2011