The CH Blog
Caroline Hirons' expert advice, reviews and recommendations, all in one archive.
The function of the blog is to help you find what you do and don’t need in your skincare routine. From the core basics through to the spectrum of retinoid strengths and everything in between, the blog is an archive to breakdown jargon and present you with both my opinion and simple scientific facts.
Caroline Hirons, Founder and Qualified Skincare Expert
Limited Edition Space NK In Peace EDP and the huge Beauty Anthology event
As the collaboration between SpaceNK and Women for Women International enters its second year, a Limited Edition has been commissioned that celebrates the colours, arts and patterns from the countries...
15/09/2014
Pixi Glow Tonic available in Liberty and GWP
Good news Londiniums! The now infamous Glow Tonic from Pixi is available instore at Liberty from today. And even better, it coincides with the as-per-usual brilliant GWP from Liberty shown...
12/09/2014
OCC Lip Tar Winners
Thank you to everyone that entered the OCC giveaway. The winners as chosen randomly by Rafflecopter are: Cat Wilson and Charlotte Axson Congratulations Ladies! - an email is on its...
12/09/2014
Exfoliating Cleansers and another (slightly ranty) video
Following on from yesterday's skin cleansers video, these products are better suited if you just want a little more 'oomph' from your daily cleansing routine. Equally good if you can't...
09/09/2014
Skin Cleansers - and a video!
Finally! *insert Arnie voice* I’m baaaaaack. 🙂 Erm yes so I’ve been a little absent on the YouTube front. Soz. Work is really busy, kids were on summer holidays, you...
08/09/2014
New posting address for Give and Makeup.
Long time readers of this blog will know that I started Give and Makeup as a vessel to direct the excess of product that I had to good causes. Notably...
05/09/2014
Selfridges Birmingham Beauty Workshop launch - see you there!
OI! Brummies! My friends at Selfridges Birmingham are launching their Beauty Workshop this month and I am joining them on Saturday 13th September to basically cause skincare chaos host the...
05/09/2014
Massive OCC Lip Tar Giveaway
If you haven't used/heard of OCC Lip Tars, they may well just blow your mind. They are extremely pigmented lip glosses/matts/stains/metallics and come in a ridiculous amount of brilliant colours....
05/09/2014
Friday Lunchtime Clinic - Topic - Acne - CLOSED
The Clinic is live. CLOSED!!! Please leave your question in the comments. The comments are moderated so there is no need to repeat your question if it hasn't shown up....
29/08/2014
Clinic update
Hi Everyone. I've answered as many as I can in the last couple of hours. Have to get back to my long work to-do list now so I have published...
29/08/2014
My Little Paris comes to the UK *does the Can-can*
Last week I visited the offices of My Little Paris - in Paris. Obvs. Luckily for us they are launching in the UK in September so a few of us...
28/08/2014
Friday Lunchtime Clinic - 12pm. Topic - Acne.
Hi Everyone! Just a heads-up that I will be holding a Friday Clinic tomorrow at 12pm. The topic this week is Acne. I will answer 25 (or more depending on...
28/08/2014
10 DAYS?!? or: 'The one where a migraine got in the way of everything how RUDE'
I can't believe it's 10 days since I blogged. WTH? If any of you are still out there I appreciate your unbelievable patience. *tumbleweed* Basically, I blogged on the Friday,...
25/08/2014
The one where I fall in love with Lush
'WHAT DOES IT SMELL LIKE??' the most asked question when I tweeted that I was touring Lush's factories last week. The answer is 'Actually, very subtle'. Not like the stores...
15/08/2014
Alpha-H TSV for QVC
Next Tuesday 19th August, Alpha-H have a new TSV launching on QVC. It contains 3 full sizes of: Micro Cleanse - 100ml Liquid Gold - 100ml Protection Plus Daily SPF50+...
15/08/2014
A word on comments
I've had to make comments sign-in only on here because the amount of spam at the moment is literally insane. I have left it to 'open ID' rather than 'Google...
15/08/2014
Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream Ultra Rich - don't be put off by that name
First things first: I am not a fan of the original Pro Collagen Marine Cream. I know I’m in the minority but it did absolutely nothing for me. Nowt. Nada....
15/08/2014
The best Summer Fragrances part 24651 - Aerin Gardenia Rattan
Back at the end of July I was invited to a breakfast with Aerin Lauder. The PR very foolishly bravely kindly sat me next to her - and she was...
13/08/2014
The Civil Wars made it Official
Source Allister Ann A few years ago I posted about my obsession with TheCivil Wars. The duo that are now, no longer. They've been on 'hiatus' since their gig at...
12/08/2014
The Vegan Kind
There are a lot - a LOT of monthly subscription boxes around at the moment. The one that I am always the most excited to receive is the one from...
12/08/2014
Lush Great Preservatives Debate
I'm heading off to Poole tomorrow to the Land of Lush Cosmetics. I'm taking my mini-me (Ava) for what looks to be a fun couple of days. Tomorrow evening at...
06/08/2014
JustBe Cleansed Cleansing Balm
This review is shamefully overdue inasmuch as I have had the cleanser for a while and for some stoopid reason hadn't picked it up. Remedied! JustBe is a brand...
06/08/2014
The White Company Paper White Votive Candle (and Christmas preview)
Source - Quietude A few weeks ago I gatecrashed attended The White Company Christmas Preview. To say it was the most spectacular Christmas display I've ever seen would be understating...
03/08/2014
The Clinic is CLOSED.
I'M STILL ANSWERING BEHIND THE SCENES BUT AM TAKING NO MORE QUESTIONS! Just a reminder: Questions will be held back and chosen specifically to reply to. Please don't send the...
01/08/2014
Lancome City Miracle CC Cream - not so much of a miracle
I was specifically asked about this on Monday so used it the last couple of days - both on my face and trialed on my hand (both tests I...
01/08/2014
Clinic Responses
Hi All! Will finish responding to the Clinic questions that I have posted tomorrow. I need to eat. :) Next week's Clinic will be for a specialised topic. Will keep...
01/08/2014
Bad bad blogger
So much going on and so little time. I can't be the only one that wishes there were more hours in the day?! My recent efforts at keeping up...
31/07/2014
July Favourites with Ruthie
Where has the year gone? It's JULY!!! Well, actually August tomorrow. WHAT? Good LORD. Full steam ahead with July Skincare Favourites on my channel.....(I literally love my Miranda impression face...
31/07/2014
Utterly brilliant BB/CC/Primers that you should check out - Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme CC Cream
I had a major sort last week - included in that was putting all of my BB/CC/Primers to one side and using them EVERYDAMNDAY to give some feedback and actually...
31/07/2014
Coming soon! Effaclar 3-Step Anti-Blemish System
Any brand would love to know how to have as successful a product as Effaclar Duo - the way the product has sprung into the every day chat of beauty...
21/07/2014
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
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
The Clinic IS CLOSED
Hi All! The Clinic is CLOSED. THANKS EVERYONE. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK. Just a reminder: Questions will be held back and chosen specifically to reply to. Please don't send the...
16/07/2014
The Return of The Clinic
OH HELLO DEAR READERS THERE YOU ARE WHERE HAVE I BEEN? I KNOW I'M SO SORRY. Just a gentle reminder of what I look like in case you've been missing...
15/07/2014
SPF update
I've started answering your questions based on Dr Lens' answers here and the videos (plural at this stage) will be up by the weekend. I'll try and answer the rest...
15/07/2014
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye - the revamp
The Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair range is the stuff of legend and is literally guaranteed a spot in any magazines Top Beauty Products - I didn't fall in love...
09/07/2014
I miss you
I was searching for the Perricone visual to announce the winner and this picture of my Nana with my Mum was next to it. We used it in her funeral...
09/07/2014
SPF - got any questions? (filming completed)
Next week I am filming with Dr Marko Lens, founder of Zelens and one of the eminent specialists in melanoma (amongst other things) in the industry. I thought it would...
04/07/2014
June Makeup Favourites
Hi Everyone! Just a quick one to let you know that my June Makeup (and other bits) Favourites is up on YouTube. Let me know what you think! Follow my...
02/07/2014
June Skincare Favourites and a Perricone Giveaway
My Skincare Favourites for June just went live over on my You Tube channel. If you haven't subscribed.... You may want to if you would like the chance to win...
01/07/2014
Dublin
Oh Ireland. You sure know how to make a girl feel special. This week I popped over to Dublin to train the brilliant staff in Space NK and...
27/06/2014
New videos up on YouTube
The part where I make rambling excuses.... So it's been weeks since I filmed with the gorgeous Ruth. In that time I've finished my skin consults for the summer, closed...
27/06/2014
Clinique Smart Custom Serum Campaign
So: a couple of weeks ago I filmed a video to support the brilliant new Clinique Smart Serum. Even though I've done a few videos recently, nothing - nothing prepares...
27/06/2014
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
Office closing, posting address and Give and Makeup
Sadly I had to move out of my office this month. The building has been sold and the knock-on effect is that I have nowhere to do skin consultations and...
23/06/2014
Pregnancy, Breasts, Dummies and everything in-between.
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now I know. I have four children. They are without doubt, the best thing about my life. Without doubt. Would die for all...
23/06/2014
Jo Malone London Tuberose Angelica and Velvet Rose & Oud Candle
When I was in California in February I approached what appeared to be, from a distance and without my glasses, a bunch of white stocks from a flower stall outside...
16/06/2014
Hi Everyone, This evening I found the long lost 'other' private message inbox on my Facebook. As I usually access Facebook through my phone I had never noticed this option...
16/06/2014