Skincare

DR.JART+ CICAPAIR AND CERAMIDIN | AD

DR.JART+ CICAPAIR AND CERAMIDIN | AD

I was first introduced to Dr Jart+ by my girlfriend Stephanie Nicole in an LA Sephora over four years ago. It featured in one of my Empties videos in May...

08/04/2021

SPF, GWYNETH PALTROW, VOGUE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSCIOUSLY USING YOUR PLATFORM

SPF, GWYNETH PALTROW, VOGUE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSCIOUSLY USING YOUR PLATFORM

  Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now   Unless you've been hiding under a rock for a week (lucky you), you cannot have missed the ever present-consciously-around Gwyneth...

07/04/2021

SPACE NK WISHLIST - 20% OFF - AD

SPACE NK WISHLIST - 20% OFF - AD

Ok it’s that time again, my Space NK Wish List is now LIVE until Midnight on Sunday. Your code is CHWISHLIST and should be added when prompted at checkout for...

02/04/2021

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THIS MORNING - KEY INGREDIENTS - WHAT ARE THEY?

ALL PRODUCTS FEATURED ON THIS WEEK’S THIS MORNING: Retinol: Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3: https://bit.ly/3qQ8KJT Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6: https://bit.ly/3ePXdHB Medik8 Retinol 3 TR: https://bit.ly/2OyEtSz Acid Toners: The Ordinary Glycolic Acid...

17/03/2021

EMPTIES 2020: THE CLEANSERS (INCLUDING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR!)

EMPTIES 2020: THE CLEANSERS (INCLUDING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR!)

Watch my Empties 2020: The Cleansers IGTV here A reminder that these are my empties, not my all-time favourites, hence the absence of some of my usual favourites. Products mentioned...

01/03/2021

MURAD HYDRO-DYNAMIC ULTIMATE MOISTURE AND OFFER | AD

MURAD HYDRO-DYNAMIC ULTIMATE MOISTURE AND OFFER | AD

Hi Everyone! If you’re a regular you’ll know how much I love both Dr Murad the man, and his product range. As a range they have some real gems, and...

18/02/2021

TOP 20 SKINCARE QUESTIONS OF 2020: WHAT DOES HYALURONIC ACID DO?

TOP 20 SKINCARE QUESTIONS OF 2020: WHAT DOES HYALURONIC ACID DO?

  Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now   Hyaluronic acid aka 'HA' is, depending on who you speak to, either the second coming of Jesus or the absolute...

04/01/2021

TOP 20 SKINCARE QUESTIONS OF 2020: HOW TO BUILD A SKINCARE ROUTINE?

TOP 20 SKINCARE QUESTIONS OF 2020: HOW TO BUILD A SKINCARE ROUTINE?

 Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now  Older routines: Just a reminder that I am always trialling products and that a picture of something does not necessarily mean an...

03/01/2021

TOP 20 QUESTIONS OF 2020: WHAT DOES NIACINAMIDE DO?

TOP 20 QUESTIONS OF 2020: WHAT DOES NIACINAMIDE DO?

Niacinamide aka vitamin B3, is used for a multitude of skin issues including: uneven skin tone dullness spots/consistent and persistent blemishes fine lines and proper wrinkles enhancing skin barrier function...

02/01/2021

THE TOP 20 SKINCARE QUESTIONS IN 2020

THE TOP 20 SKINCARE QUESTIONS IN 2020

HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE AND ALL! I hope this finds you and your loved ones all safe and healthy as we start 2021, in what can only be described as...

01/01/2021

SKINGREDIENTS BRAND OVERVIEW and 15% OFFER | AD

SKINGREDIENTS BRAND OVERVIEW and 15% OFFER | AD

Skingredients was created by my mate Jennifer Rock, who also happens to be a brilliant facialist, an award-winning skin tutor and CEO of The Skin Nerd including Nerd Network and...

26/11/2020

STRIVECTIN DAILY REVEAL EXFOLIATING PADS | AD

STRIVECTIN DAILY REVEAL EXFOLIATING PADS | AD

I have really fallen hard for StriVectin this year. I’ve used most of the range, from eyes to serums to moisturisers, so when they release an acid, you know I’m...

23/11/2020

AHC AQUALURONIC SKINCARE | AD

AHC AQUALURONIC SKINCARE | AD

Korean aesthetic experts Essen (AHC) launched into the UK this Spring, finally bringing their well-known, affordable and highly adaptable range to our shores. Founded in 1999, AHC is based on...

09/10/2020

BANILA CO CLEAN IT ZERO CLEANSING BALM ORIGINAL

BANILA CO CLEAN IT ZERO CLEANSING BALM ORIGINAL

What type of cleanser is it? Cleansing Balm. This is the original version. It comes in three other variations: revitalising, purifying and nourishing. Who is it for? All skin types,...

03/10/2020

PIXI CLARITY RANGE | AD*

PIXI CLARITY RANGE | AD*

Good LORD you people are desperate for more info on Pixi's new (ish) Clarity range. I know I know. Sorry for the delay. Jeez. Let's get straight to the point:...

24/09/2020

MINTD BOX x VOTARY

MINTD BOX x VOTARY

I think this is my favourite of the Mintd Collections so far. I love Votary, I love Mintd, so what's not to like? And it's been done so beautifully.. If...

17/09/2020

SUNDAY RILEY UPDATE - UK WEBSITE LAUNCH AND 30% OFFER

SUNDAY RILEY UPDATE - UK WEBSITE LAUNCH AND 30% OFFER

OK FREAKS LOOK LIVELY: The UK-facing site that you have been waiting for is uk.sundayriley.com and it launches at 5pm tomorrow (28th August). Your code is HIRONS30 and is active...

27/08/2020

SUMMER FRIDAYS SOFT RESET AHA EXFOLIATING SOLUTION

SUMMER FRIDAYS SOFT RESET AHA EXFOLIATING SOLUTION

This is a three-in-one nighttime treatment that exfoliates, brightens and may help reduce the appearance of pores. Used in the evening, this is a concentrated solution of 16% AHA’s including...

25/08/2020

THE HOW-TO VIDEOS

THE HOW-TO VIDEOS

The How-To videos that I filmed Live on Instagram are now up on YouTube as requested:

25/08/2020

THE BODY SHOP NEW CAMOMILE SUMPTUOUS CLEANSING BUTTER 20ml MINI AND SAMPLING OFFER| AD

THE BODY SHOP NEW CAMOMILE SUMPTUOUS CLEANSING BUTTER 20ml MINI AND SAMPLING OFFER| AD

Regular readers will know that I have long championed the cleansing capabilities of The Body Shop's Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter. It is mentioned more than once in my book. Since...

11/08/2020

CURÉL MOISTURE FACIAL LOTION ENRICH | AD

CURÉL MOISTURE FACIAL LOTION ENRICH | AD

I cannot believe it's been 9 months since I first posted about Curel launching into the UK market. A quick reminder of the basics: Curél is the No.1 brand for...

01/08/2020

LANCASTER BEAUTY SUNCARE & GOLDEN TAN MAXIMIZER | AD

LANCASTER BEAUTY SUNCARE & GOLDEN TAN MAXIMIZER | AD

I can't believe that it was only in doing the research for this post that I learned about Lancaster's connection to Princess Grace of Monaco. What does that have to...

31/07/2020

MICHELLE DOHERTY, ALPHA-H

MICHELLE DOHERTY, ALPHA-H

About 6 months into starting this blog I was introduced to Michelle Doherty and her brand, Alpha-H. Michelle was funny, gregarious, generous, appropriately loud, had no problem telling people when...

28/07/2020

PIXI CURRENT FAVES | AD

PIXI CURRENT FAVES | AD

Hi Everyone! If you're not new around here, you will know that I have a long-standing relationship with Pixi. It started back in 2012, when I went to a blogger...

25/07/2020

FARMACY CLEAN BEE ULTRA-GENTLE FACIAL CLEANSER

FARMACY CLEAN BEE ULTRA-GENTLE FACIAL CLEANSER

This is a fairly soothing facial cleanser, suitable for everyday use, either second in the PM or a morning cleanse (for me..) Suitable for all skin types, especially appropriate for...

18/07/2020

KATE SOMERVILLE  DELIKATE RECOVERY RANGE | AD

KATE SOMERVILLE DELIKATE RECOVERY RANGE | AD

I can't remember the last time I had as many questions about a new launch as I have experienced with Kate Somerville's DeliKate. The DeliKate Collection is now available in...

13/07/2020

SUMMER FRIDAYS CC ME SERUM

SUMMER FRIDAYS CC ME SERUM

I’ve been neglecting the blog lately and putting quick posts up on Instagram, so figured it was time to go back and you know…BLOG. The Summer Fridays CC ME Serum...

10/07/2020

STRIVECTIN | AD

STRIVECTIN | AD

Hi All! Now: if you are my age (or a little bit younger, OBVS), you will remember when StriVectin launched with much noise and fanfare into the industry back in...

06/07/2020

THIS MORNING - SUMMER SKIN CLINIC 24TH JUNE

THIS MORNING - SUMMER SKIN CLINIC 24TH JUNE

We’re about to go into another heatwave, which means some of us are going to see some changes to our skin. Changes we don’t really want. You might have started...

24/06/2020

INSTA LIVE NO.16: VITAMIN C PART ONE & TWO

INSTA LIVE NO.16: VITAMIN C PART ONE & TWO

  Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now   VIT C PART 1: OSKIA Super C Capsules: https://bit.ly/2ZVDMGA SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Serum: https://bit.ly/3dWXXai Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Face Oil:...

28/05/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.14: NEWNESS & CHAT

Good Molecules Instant Cleansing Balm: https://bit.ly/2wTgcND Good Molecules Ultra-Hydrating Facial Oil: https://bit.ly/389VkPb Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum: https://bit.ly/2Vu1nvl Good Molecules Wake Up Eye Serum: https://bit.ly/3bvANGz Trader Joe’s Rose Facial Oil:...

21/05/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.11: NIGHTTIME ROUTINE AND MY SPOT

My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Products mentioned: Zelens PHA+ Bio Peel Resurfacing Pads: https://bit.ly/2Yib4OX Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming Mist: https://bit.ly/2VMVaKP Josh Rosebrook Hydrating...

11/05/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.10: BEAUTY CHAT

My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Products mentioned: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir: https://bit.ly/3eXIbgJ Mylee Acetone: https://bit.ly/2Yejwyr Plastic Nail Clips for Gel Polish...

09/05/2020

BRAND OFFERS FROM THE SPRING KITS

BRAND OFFERS FROM THE SPRING KITS

OK FOLKS: Thank you for your patience. You will find below the offers from the brilliant brands in the Spring Kits. As you will see, there are a couple of...

04/05/2020

SKIN ROCKS

SKIN ROCKS

Yesterday also saw the launch of Skin Rocks. Join us on Instagram and share your favourite products. You can use the hashtag SKINROCKS so that we can repost you. See...

02/05/2020

AND WE'RE LIVE

AND WE'RE LIVE

YOU CAN NOW PURCHASE THE SPRING KITS ON THE STORE HERE: carolinehirons.store ALL INFO IS IN THE STORE VIA THE DOWNLOADABLE EBOOK. GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU...!

01/05/2020

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

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INSTA LIVE NO.9: LOCKDOWN SKIN

Hi All! Apologies for the screen recorded version. Technical difficulties at home. GET ME BACK TO MY OFFICE! My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Products...

23/04/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.8: CLEAN BEAUTY MYTHS

Hi All! Sorry that it's taken a while to get this put up on YT. Catching up on the others as we speak. My book Skincare is released at the...

22/04/2020

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SPACE NK BOX HOW-TO

I know I know - this box went on sale in February and sold out in 6 hours or so, and I thought I had put this up over here....

06/04/2020

THE BODY SHOP SKIN DEFENCE MULTI-PROTECTION LOTION SPF 50+ PA++++ | AD

THE BODY SHOP SKIN DEFENCE MULTI-PROTECTION LOTION SPF 50+ PA++++ | AD

What is it? The new and improved Multi-Protection Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ from The Body Shop. Why? You may remember back in April 2019, on my very first appearance on...

03/04/2020

INSTA LIVE NO.1: CLEANSERS

INSTA LIVE NO.1: CLEANSERS

Hi Everyone, I'm doing a live Instagram every evening while we're all cooped up on lockdown. Moving them to IGTV and Youtube so you can see them (in their rough...

27/03/2020

ALANIS MORISSETTE AND PRODUCTS FROM THIS MORNING

ALANIS MORISSETTE AND PRODUCTS FROM THIS MORNING

You may genuinely want more info about the products from This Morning - or you may just want to see my rehearsal Alanis. Knock yourself out! And yes, she is...

04/03/2020

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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

THIS MORNING APPEARANCES

THIS MORNING APPEARANCES

Hi All! Ive had quite a few requests from readers overseas to post my appearances on This Morning in one place. So ignore and scroll on by if you've seen...

24/02/2020

FIVE MINUTES WITH EMILA CLARKE

FIVE MINUTES WITH EMILA CLARKE

HI EVERYONE! Clinique recently announced their new and first ever Global Brand Ambassador in the shape of the brilliant Emilia Clarke. I was given a few minutes to bombard her...

30/01/2020

NEAL'S YARD REMEDIES WILD ROSE BEAUTY BALM | AD

NEAL'S YARD REMEDIES WILD ROSE BEAUTY BALM | AD

When I first wrote about Neal’s Yard Remedies Wild Rose Beauty Balm back in 2014, I had already been using it for so long, that it felt like second nature....

23/01/2020

PRODUCT OF 2019 - PART 1. TAN-LUXE SUPER GLOW

PRODUCT OF 2019 - PART 1. TAN-LUXE SUPER GLOW

If you follow me on Instagram there will be no surprises here. This was my most-used product of last year. If you are blessed in the melanin department, you obviously...

08/01/2020