Facialist Brands

Five Minutes with Joanna Vargas - Twilight Night Serum

Five Minutes with Joanna Vargas - Twilight Night Serum

The lovely Joanna is offering you a code against your purchases... Code: CH20 Discount 20% off entire purchase Eligible: All Customers (One-time use only) Expires: May 15th, 2023 Shop Twilight...

07/05/2023

Five Minutes with Renee Rouleau - her new Dual Phase Cleanser

Five Minutes with Renee Rouleau - her new Dual Phase Cleanser

Renee is offering a code for you lovely folks! Code: Caroline2023 Discount 10% off entire purchase All UK customers always receive free shipping with a $150 (£120) purchase Eligible: All...

06/05/2023

JORDAN SAMUEL - THE GREAT BRIT(ISH) QUIZ
(TWENTY) FIVE MINUTES WITH JOANNA VARGAS AND RENEE ROULEAU

(TWENTY) FIVE MINUTES WITH JOANNA VARGAS AND RENEE ROULEAU

My chat with Joanna and Renee is now live on Youtube. More to come from these ladies in the very near future.. Huge thanks to my gorgeous friends Joanna and...

13/03/2023

Confidence by Nerida Joy Facial Cleanser

Confidence by Nerida Joy Facial Cleanser

Nerida Joy Facial Cleanser, 200ml - $58.00 (approx £42.00) What you need to know Nerida Joy is an LA-based facialist with over 40 years experience. She gave me one of...

12/02/2022

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JORDAN SAMUEL CATCH-UP

Hi Everyone! Jordan Samuel is now available on CultBeauty.co.uk and JordanSamuel Skin.com. The video of me showing the Nerida Joy facial is this one and I've started it at the...

01/03/2020

KATE SOMERVILLE CHAT and Q&A

KATE SOMERVILLE CHAT and Q&A

At the end of last month, I won a CEW Award here in London, and Kate Somerville (unbelievably!) flew in from California to present it to me. The morning after,...

10/11/2019

RENEE ROULEAU ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY SALE

RENEE ROULEAU ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY SALE

Just a quick one to let you know that Renee's annual sale is now live. It's free shipping in mainland US ($100+), and free shipping to the UK and Canada...

03/09/2019

RENEE ROULEAU!

RENEE ROULEAU!

Renee was in the UK briefly last month and joined me for a quick chat. Renee's products can only be found here: https://www.reneerouleau.com Renee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneerouleauskincare/ OTHER PLACES TO FIND...

12/08/2019

SKINCARE FOR DARKER SKIN TONES WITH DIJA AYODELE

SKINCARE FOR DARKER SKIN TONES WITH DIJA AYODELE

Dija can be found here: https://www.dijaayodele.com The Black Skin Directory can be found here: https://www.blackskindirectory.com/new-blog/2018/5/1/welcome-to-black-skin-directory Andy Millward: https://andymillward-skincare.co.uk Lasers recommended: ND Yag: http://www.medic8.com/cosmetic-surgery/hair-removal/yag-laser-hair-removal.htm Diode Laser: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_diode PiQo4: https://www.newbeauty.com/hottopic/blogpost/11955-lumenis-piqo4-laser-skin-pigmentation/ Dr Ejikeme...

14/07/2019

KATE SOMERVILLE CATCH-UP

KATE SOMERVILLE CATCH-UP

Hi All! Kate was in town this week to meet press and customers so I grabbed her. Literally. The Kate Somerville Friends & Family 30% Offer is still live and...

25/04/2019

JOANNA VARGAS Q&A

JOANNA VARGAS Q&A

*Advance notice – this video contains the odd F bomb, language not suitable for your open office at lunchtime or small people’s ears. In other words, it’s a hoot. Joanna’s...

11/03/2019

IN CONVERSATION WITH KATE SOMERVILLE (and me)

IN CONVERSATION WITH KATE SOMERVILLE (and me)

HER MAJ THE QUEEN is coming to town. If you fancy joining myself and Kate Somerville for an evening of skincare and chat, look no further. On Friday 19th October,...

05/10/2018

JORDAN SAMUEL

JORDAN SAMUEL

Hi Everyone! The wonderful Jordan’s products can be found here: https://jordansamuelskin.com/ Kate Somerville’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJMG-O_7IvA Kate’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complexion-Perfection-Ultimate-Beautiful-Hollywoods/dp/140192462X The views expressed on this site are the author's own and are...

16/04/2018

BACKSTAGE WITH ZELENS FOR LFW AND OFFER CODE

BACKSTAGE WITH ZELENS FOR LFW AND OFFER CODE

Totally Normal Behaviour And so begins a busy week working with brilliant people. I left home before dark this morning to get to The Brits and help set up our...

19/02/2018

HALL OF FAME - JOSH ROSEBROOK HYDRATING ACCELERATOR

HALL OF FAME - JOSH ROSEBROOK HYDRATING ACCELERATOR

I know it has been a while since I did a 'Hall of Famer' post, but I picked this up again recently when my skin was feeling the after-effects of...

12/02/2018

KATE SOMERVILLE IN THE UK!

KATE SOMERVILLE IN THE UK!

Hi Everyone, Massive thanks to Kate and her brilliant team for making time to do this – they weren’t in town long and it was hugely appreciated. Kate Somerville are...

11/02/2018

TERESA TARMEY LAUNCH

TERESA TARMEY LAUNCH

Hi Everyone! So excited to show you Teresa's new product launch. It's available now on TeresaTarmey.com The kit contains: 50ml Lactic Acid 6 x Peptide Solution 6ml (3ml per treatment...

25/01/2018

'Where to go for treatments?' page - Updated

'Where to go for treatments?' page - Updated

  Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now     Hi Everyone, I'm asked almost daily about facialists and treatments - pretty much worldwide, so I've added names to the...

12/07/2017

Q&A with Teresa Tarmey

Q&A with Teresa Tarmey

Hi All! So tomorrow TT and I are back in the Clinic filming another treatment. I thought we'd also do a Q&A while we were at it so please leave...

27/03/2017

Update - New Pages and Features

Update - New Pages and Features

Mortar & Milk - SW6 Hi All! OK - I know. Erm where have you been Caroline? I know it may seem like I've slipped off the face of the...

01/07/2016

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Balance Me Facialists

Hi All! Embrace their wellbeing roots, British-made, gorgeous skincare brand Balance Me has launched a signature facial to showcase their beautiful products. Skin is dealt with on an individual bespoke...

10/06/2016

3107 Heart & Soul Deep Cleansing Makeup Remover

3107 Heart & Soul Deep Cleansing Makeup Remover

What is it? A cleansing balm that can also be used as a mask. 3107 is made by the beautiful Dija Ayodele, a facialist and wellbeing therapist based in London,...

09/05/2016

Inspiring women in beauty - so is corporate setting us back?

Inspiring women in beauty - so is corporate setting us back?

I just spent a really inspiring, great week in L.A. surrounded by brilliant women who have forged a way in the beauty industry and founded great brands, all outside of...

03/02/2016

Recommended Facialists - Teresa Tarmey

Recommended Facialists - Teresa Tarmey

I've had a lot of facials. A LOT. At one point in my career, my job was testing every facial in town. I know. Hard work, but someone had to...

21/09/2015

Tracie Martyn Amla Purifying Cleanser

Tracie Martyn Amla Purifying Cleanser

    What is it? 'An anti-ageing Cleansing Concentrate'. Who is it for? All skin types. What’s in it? Well this is the fun part. I checked every retailer that...

03/04/2015

The Month in Skincare - February

The Month in Skincare - February

WHERE IS THE TIME GOING? Although I don't mind winter getting a move on - I NEED some warmth! This was a varied month for me skincare-wise. I tried a...

28/02/2015

Cheat Sheet - Where should I spend most of my money in my routine?

Cheat Sheet - Where should I spend most of my money in my routine?

 Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now   The answer is always, always serums. The rise of serums has definitely, in my opinion, bumped moisturisers off of the top...

01/02/2015

The Experts. Marie Reynolds

The Experts. Marie Reynolds

The lovely Marie Reynolds is one of the best facialists in the world. Without question. Amazing hands, amazing knowledge and spooky intuition. No really - spooky - she literally reads...

27/06/2014

The Experts. How to get ahead as a facialist - Ole Henriksen

The Experts. How to get ahead as a facialist - Ole Henriksen

Ole Henriksen opened his first clinic in LA in the early 70's. Since then he's gone on to build a huge empire including his own eponymous brand and has a...

03/06/2014

The Experts. The Facialists. Amanda Lacey.

The Experts. The Facialists. Amanda Lacey.

  I'm so frequently asked about favourite brands and facialists that I figured it was time to start showcasing them a little more. If I was forced to pick one...

17/10/2013

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Blog Housekeeping - or 'Things I say time and time again Part 2'

Some Blog Housekeeping whilst I'm at it. Just to clarify some key points that I think sometimes get lost on the blog: I am not a dermatologist - I am...

16/08/2013

Georgia Louise launching in SpaceNK

Georgia Louise launching in SpaceNK

Launching this June in SpaceNK is the Georgia Louise skincare range. Initially opening with 4 products - Georgia Louise is a British -born facialist now based in New York and...

23/04/2013

A nice combination. Una Brennan Rose Hydrate Oil and Aurelia Miracle Cleanser

A nice combination. Una Brennan Rose Hydrate Oil and Aurelia Miracle Cleanser

So I'm using the Una Brennan Superfacialist Rose Hydrate Miracle Makeover Facial Oil (!!) pretty much every evening. What's not clear with her two oils, despite the inordinately overlong name,...

08/04/2013

Pixi Glow Tonic - a new find!

Pixi Glow Tonic - a new find!

(old packaging - updated 2013) I found this Glow Tonic at Pixi last week and my eyes immediately zoomed in on the ingredients. Although they are not incredibly similar to...

30/11/2012

Three D's and Dont's with Ole Henriksen

Three D's and Dont's with Ole Henriksen

    My mantra of turning to a Dr or a Facialist when thinking about buying skincare has not altered since meeting Ole Henriksen. Since opening his first Clinic in...

19/11/2012

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Make sure you trust who you buy from, skincare as an afterthought? A rant.

So Tom Ford has been around for a while now - I don't have the same obsession for him as some of my fellow bloggers - ultimately because my obsession...

24/09/2012

Fortnum & Mason Bespoke Facial

Fortnum & Mason Bespoke Facial

I had an amazing facial this week. You may think Fortnum & Mason is good for hampers and tea - but their Beauty Rooms are a hidden treasure tucked away...

06/07/2012

Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise - Me

Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise - Me

I seem to always be talking about or recommending the same products recently so I thought I would mix it up a little – and take blatant advantage of my...

24/02/2012

CHEAT SHEET - WHAT FACIAL?

CHEAT SHEET - WHAT FACIAL?

 Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now    Despite their popularity and the continued growth of spas and salons – the average woman in the UK has a facial...

26/11/2011

Hidden Treasures

Hidden Treasures

I'm always asked about treatments/hair/tanning and where to go? etc so thought I'd start sharing some favourites as I remember or as I'm specifically asked... First up is an old...

09/06/2011

The Hall of Fame - Anne Semonin and the best facial I ever had....

The Hall of Fame - Anne Semonin and the best facial I ever had....

I should have hated everything about my first Anne Semonin facial. It was in Le Hotel Bristol in Paris - gorgeous settings...well no - not really, more like a building...

06/04/2011

A quick Congratulations!! And a new Hall of Famer....

A quick Congratulations!! And a new Hall of Famer....

Emma Hardie won Essential Luxury Buy in the first ever Stylist Skincare Awards this week. So why not throw my hat into the ring and make it the first facial...

15/10/2010

CHEAT SHEET - HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF YOUR FACIAL

CHEAT SHEET - HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF YOUR FACIAL

The majority of women in the UK see facials as a treat - a lot of French women - and New Yorkers - see them as maintenance - and go...

14/05/2010