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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
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SKINCARE - THE NEW EDIT
When I wrote my book, the publishers agreed that I could keep it updated, as and when appropriate. Science changes, ingredients are found, government regulations are updated, and opinions change....
19/10/2021
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Emma Hardie Moringa Luxury Body Butter
Heads collectively UP folks: Emma Hardie, maker of my beloved cleanser, have released a body butter and it is absolutely f'ing gorgeous. I'm talking luxurious, reassuringly-heavy packaging, the signature smell...
18/10/2021
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THE CULT BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR 2021
THE CULT BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR 2021 Worth in excess of £975/€1,100, the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 is an unbeatable gift for the beauty besotted — no judgement if you...
14/10/2021
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HOUSE OF HIRONS TICKETS: DROP 2 ON SALE NOW
Drop 1 and Drop 2 of tickets for House of Hirons have now sold out. #chhalloffame
13/10/2021
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Hall of Fame/House of Hirons Pop-Up Details
Just to give you an idea...we've ramped it up a bit since this initial drawing. :) Before the second drop of tickets are released for the pop-up tomorrow night, I...
12/10/2021
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The Skin Rocks Pigmentation Box
You need this if…You have signs of pigmentation on your skin, and want help in reducing or preventing them. You don’t need this if…You have an even skin tone. The...
07/10/2021
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THE SKIN ROCKS RETINOL BOX
You need this if… You want a fantastic full retinoid routine. You don’t need this if… You're pregnant. (Congratulations!)
07/10/2021
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HALL OF FAME - KITMAS IS COMING #chhalloffame
Hall of Fame - Kitmas is coming, details are coming soon!
05/10/2021
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Clarins Masterclass - AD
Join me at the Clarins Virtual Beauty Festival for a Skincare Masterclass at 11am on Sunday 17th October. Tickets are £20 and includes a breakdown of the brand NEW Double...
03/10/2021
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This Morning - Back to School Skin
ALL PRODUCTS FEATURED ON THIS MORNING – FRESHERS’ WEEK SKINCARE SOS: The Ordinary – Squalane Cleanser: https://bit.ly/3BanPvw Curel – Intensive Moisture Care Foaming Face Wash: https://bit.ly/3kTtWhW Paula’s Choice – 2%...
30/09/2021
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Treating Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a broad umbrella term that covers any excessively pigmented (brown / black) marks of the skin. It can include sun damage (sometimes referred to as sun spots or...
22/09/2021
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AD | My L’Occitane Skincare Favourites
L’Occitane has long featured in my empties, and there’s a reason why. The products are the perfect mix of gorgeous French skincare and complex formulas. It’s impossible to pick just...
20/09/2021
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VIEVE
So I finally got my hands on some Vieve, the line created by the lovely Jamie Genevieve, and it does not disappoint. I've had time to play and am highlighting...
18/09/2021
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Spotlight On NIOD Re:Pigment
The NIOD Re:Pigment, featured in The Pigmentation Box, is a superstar serum for people with pigmentation who want help in reducing the look of pigmentation on their skin.
17/09/2021
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AD | My Kate Somerville Favourites
As you will probably know by now, Kate Somerville is a holy grail brand for me. It was a struggle to pick out my favourites, but here are my desert-island...
31/08/2021
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THE BEAUTY BACKED SUMMER RAFFLE
The Beauty Backed Summer raffle is now live, and boy is it a good one! We are raising funds for future campaigns to help support members of the Beauty Industry...
12/08/2021
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SKIN ROCKS - THE TEEN BOX
The Skin Rocks Teen Box is here, and we have a swanky new website! Value: £95.00 Selling Price: £49.00 Saving: 48% Available at: skinrocks.com/the-teen-box The goal of this Box is...
06/08/2021
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The Story Behind Sam Farmer
Back in 2011, when searching for a deodorant for my teenage children, I was astounded at the pink and pouty cans aimed at my daughter and the aggressive steel and...
02/08/2021
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The Story Behind The Violet Paste
My love affair with beauty started before I turned 13. I recall walking into the very first Body Shop in Falls Church, Virginia: the year was 1986. ...
02/08/2021
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How To Get The Most From Your GP
By Dr Radhika Vohra - NHS & Private General Practitioner in Surrey, Educator & Medical Trustee to The Menopause Charity Thankfully, everyone is talking about menopause! If you know you are suffering...
29/07/2021
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WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? LOCKDOWN EDITION
Hi! *waves* If you're a longtime reader of this blog you're probably wondering where I've 'been' recently. Especially if you don't do Facebook or Instagram.. Well, dear reader, we've had...
29/07/2021
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LIFESTYLE BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS!
(I cannot believe I did not post this at the time, when I won this award. Ridiculous. Celebrate your achievements and thank people at the same time woman!) www.thebookseller.com/british-book-awards/non-fiction-lifestyle-2021 OMFG...
29/07/2021
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SKIN ROCKS – THE MENOPAUSE BOX
Something else I 'forgot' to mention? The Skin Rocks Menopause Box is here! Value: £198.00 Selling Price: £85.00 Saving: 57% Available at: https://shopfloor.carolinehirons.com The goal of this box is to...
29/07/2021
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Menopause: Hormones And Your Skin
We hear so much about how the menopause is catastrophic for skin - on a number of levels, but rather than accepting that it’s all doom and gloom, we thought...
23/07/2021
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MURAD RAPID DARK SPOT CORRECTING SERUM | AD
As we enter another heatwave here in the UK, some of us are going to experience changes to our skin that we don’t particularly want to see. You may notice...
20/07/2021
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BONDI SANDS SPF 50 + LIP BALMS | AD
Bondi Sands make daily SPF use a breeze with their non-greasy, fragrance free formulas that leave no white cast. More importantly, their Aussie approved formulas (Australia, followed by Europe, have...
15/07/2021
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The Impact Of Menopause On The Skin
Dr Rajpar is a Consultant Dermatologist and has an interest in skin and hair concerns around the menopause. www.midlandskin.co.uk As a dermatologist, I have been seeing and treating patients with...
11/07/2021
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Menopause And Its Symptoms
Rebecca qualified from Guy’s Medical School in London in 1991. She continues to practise as a GP and has developed an interest in the menopause. Rebecca is determined to improve...
04/07/2021
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Favourite Cult Beauty Skindie Products | AD
“Skindie”, to me, is a movement that enables spectacular brands to be discovered by more than just skincare freaks. Fortunately for us, Cult Beauty is an amazing platform that enables...
23/06/2021
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This Morning - Summer Skincare
ALL PRODUCTS FEATURED ON THIS MORNING: Super UV Anti-age Face Protection Cream SPF50, Ambre Solaire: https://bit.ly/3wgTby2 Over Makeup Super UV Protection Mist SPF50, Ambre Solaire: https://bit.ly/3wcAZpc Extreme Screen Hydrating Body...
14/06/2021
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Meet The Founder
Caroline Hirons was always destined to go into the beauty industry – she just didn’t know it.
13/06/2021
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Building a summer routine and barrier repair with StriVectin | Ad
With the sun (thankfully) shining bright in the UK, it’s important to address how your skin's needs will change over Summer. As to be expected, StriVectin have got us covered...
11/06/2021
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ESCENTUAL'S SUN POVERTY CAMPAIGN
My friends at Escentual.com have launched today their fantastic #SunPoverty campaign which will hand out 30,000 high factor SPFs to pre-teen children in receipt of free school meals for the...
07/06/2021