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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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

CHARLOTTE TILBURY EARLY ACCESS TO AIRBRUSH BRONZER!

CHARLOTTE TILBURY EARLY ACCESS TO AIRBRUSH BRONZER!

EARLY EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING LINK FOR AIRBRUSH BRONZER: AIRBRUSHBRONZER/CH for those of you that can't wait. The HUGE and gorgeous new Airbrush Bronzer is here and you have early access to...

19/05/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.12: LAYERING

My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Products mentioned: Murad Hydro-Dynamic Moisturiser: https://bit.ly/2nBIyHY OSKIA Super C Capsules: https://bit.ly/2ZVDMGA Dr Dennis Gross Stress Repair Face Cream: https://bit.ly/2xDgJDN...

18/05/2020

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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

THE SPRING KITS HOW-TO

THE SPRING KITS HOW-TO

Please note the Kits are completely sold out. Thank you All! My book ‘Skincare’ is launched at the end of June – you can pre-order here: http://b.link/SkincareAR https://www.carolinehirons.com/2020/04/the-spring-kits-are-here.html See my...

08/05/2020

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

YOU MAGAZINE

YOU MAGAZINE

Hi Everyone, For those of you asking about the You magazine article that live overseas, the link to read is below. Links to all products listed in the feature are...

19/04/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.7: Q&A

Hi All! Bit all over the place – but we got there in the end! My eye surgery video is here: https://youtu.be/35_ZV-SoJ0g Products listed in order: DADI NAIL OIL: https://bit.ly/2yu9H4F...

08/04/2020

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

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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

INSTA LIVE NO.6: SPF

INSTA LIVE NO.6: SPF

TOP SPFs There are SO many, but as of March 2020 these are great. To be honest most of the ones listed underneath and discussed in the video are great....

04/04/2020

DERMATICA NHS WORKERS/NEW CUSTOMER OFFER

DERMATICA NHS WORKERS/NEW CUSTOMER OFFER

Hi All! I'm thrilled to share an announcement from Dermatica with you. 'We are really keen to do whatever we can to help people during these difficult times. As I’m...

04/04/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.5: RETINOL/VITAMIN A

Hi Everyone! It’s honestly impossible to pick favourites but I’ve gone for a few excellent formulas below. My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR TOP VITAMIN...

03/04/2020

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

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INSTA LIVE NO.4: SERUMS

Hi Everyone! Links to all products discussed are below. My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR PRODUCTS MENTIONED: OSKIA RENAISSANCE 360: https://bit.ly/2QTZl4q BIO OIL: https://bit.ly/3avBIXR OSKA...

01/04/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.3: MOISTURISERS

Hi Everyone! TOP 10 MOISTURISERS (in no particular order, as of March 2020): 1. Kate Somerville Peptide K8 – all skin types, especially mature: https://bit.ly/2L2O1CK 2. Kate Somerville Nourish, Oil-Free...

31/03/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.2: ROUTINES/ACIDS

Hi All! Second night in - was meant to be acids but routines was the most-requested.. My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Mentioned in this...

29/03/2020

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

INSTAGRAM LIVE - ISOLATION EDITION

INSTAGRAM LIVE - ISOLATION EDITION

Hi Folks! I thought I’d try and do something useful while we’re all cooped up together (separately), so every evening (for the next week or so) I’m going live on...

25/03/2020

BOOK UPDATE

BOOK UPDATE

Hi Everyone, I’m sure you’re all got better things to think about right now, but I obviously need to keep you updated. As most of you are I’m sure expecting,...

23/03/2020

IAN MARBER

IAN MARBER

Hi All! My book skincare is out on 30th April. You can pre-order here: http://smarturl.it/skinCAREch This Morning/Alanis.. https://youtu.be/LLXfDlqhBlA Ian’s practice: http://www.ianmarber.com/ Things discussed in this video: Allergies/intolerances PCOS Peri/menopause Collagen...

15/03/2020

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

VLOG 56 - OPRAH (and other things, but mainly Oprah)

VLOG 56 - OPRAH (and other things, but mainly Oprah)

My book Skincare is released 30th April. Waterstones Signed Copy Pre-order: https://www.waterstones.com/author/caroline-hirons/4325261 Worldwide link: http://smarturl.it/skinCAREch Mentioned in this video: Oprah has two dates left on her tour: https://www.oprahmag.com/life/a28899378/oprah-ww-tour/ Louise Pentland's...

23/02/2020

PRODUCT OF 2019 - PART 2. GLOSSIER FUTUREDEW

PRODUCT OF 2019 - PART 2. GLOSSIER FUTUREDEW

It's hard to put into words how much I love this product. I mean seriously, obsessively, over-the-top love. This launched last year without much fanfare but I can tell you...

12/02/2020

PRODUCTS FROM THIS MORNING

PRODUCTS FROM THIS MORNING

God those cameras really catch all the best angles don’t they? 🙂 Just back at my desk from This Morning, will link the video when it goes up, in the...

05/02/2020

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

WINTER KIT WINNERS

WINTER KIT WINNERS

The winner of the Winter Kit via the blog giveaway, chosen by random via Rafflecopter is: Kay Snaith - UK The winners of the Winter Kit for someone plus a...

02/01/2020

THINGS YOU DON'T NEED FOR 2020 AND THE ONE THING YOU ABSOLUTELY DO

THINGS YOU DON'T NEED FOR 2020 AND THE ONE THING YOU ABSOLUTELY DO

That's the thing about outtakes, they always come in handy at some point. Happy New Year everyone! Just in case you were thinking of spending some of your hard-earned cash/presents/vouchers...

01/01/2020

END OF YEAR EMPTIES 2019

END OF YEAR EMPTIES 2019

Hi All! Empties down, year-end round-up coming next week! END OF YEAR EMPTIES 2019 Alpha-H Vitamin B with Copper Tripeptide: http://bit.ly/2B4BJSi Emma Hardie Moringa Light Cleansing Gel: http://bit.ly/38XGLQr Tan Luxe...

21/12/2019

BOOK COVER REVEAL

BOOK COVER REVEAL

Hi Everyone! Skincare is released on 30th April and can be pre-ordered here: https://smarturl.it/skinCAREch Thank you for all of your support so far, and for your patience while I've been...

19/12/2019

WINTER KIT COMPETITION IN AID OF THE EVE APPEAL

WINTER KIT COMPETITION IN AID OF THE EVE APPEAL

Hi Everyone! When we released the Winter Kit in October and made the monetary donation to The Eve Appeal, we had the idea of holding one back for the charity...

14/12/2019

DIPTYQUE LIMITED EDITION WINTER COLLECTION (LUCKY CHARMS)

DIPTYQUE LIMITED EDITION WINTER COLLECTION (LUCKY CHARMS)

The Christmas Diptyque Limited Editions are here and they are lush. The new lucky charm creations have been designed in collaboration with the artist Olaf Hajek. This year's carousel is...

11/11/2019

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

NARS STUDIO 54 LIMITED-EDITION HOLIDAY COLLECTION

NARS STUDIO 54 LIMITED-EDITION HOLIDAY COLLECTION

I receive a lot of makeup in this office. Sometimes you receive things that simply knock your socks off and need no explanation. The NARS Studio 54 Limited Edition Holiday...

05/11/2019

CURRENT MAKEUP ROUTINE FROM INSTA LIVE

CURRENT MAKEUP ROUTINE FROM INSTA LIVE

I did a quick insta live today and completely forgot to save it - so here's the list. I'll do another one next week AND REMEMBER to save it *moron...

27/10/2019

HADA LABO OVERVIEW - AD

HADA LABO OVERVIEW - AD

Hi Everyone! Hada Labo Tokyo is now available on Amazon – here: www.amazon.co.k/stores/HadaLabo/ All products suitable for sensitised skins. Cruelty free. Fragrance free. Details below the video. Super HA range...

27/10/2019

WINTER KIT HOW-TO AND UPDATE

WINTER KIT HOW-TO AND UPDATE

The Winter Kit is currently sold out but we anticipate receiving a few more (under a hundred) early next week. I do not have a definitive date yet, but will...

25/10/2019

Curél LAUNCHES IN BOOTS | AD

Curél LAUNCHES IN BOOTS | AD

Ok this is a good one. More a public service announcement if you will. Curél, the number one brand for sensitive skin in Japan, has just launched in the UK...

25/10/2019