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
Cheat Sheet - Acne
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now When I turned 40, I experienced adult onset acne – along with food allergies. Out of nowhere. I mention...
16/05/2012
Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Launch
Earlier today I attended the press launch of Jo Malone's upcoming fragrance set to hit counters at the end of Summer, Blackberry & Bay. Held in a square in Central...
15/05/2012
111SKIN - Opportunity to meet the Founder.
Next Wednesday, 23rd May - you have the opportunity to talk to the founder of 111Skin, cosmetic surgeon Dr Yannis Alexandrides and bombard him with your questions. Okay - maybe...
15/05/2012
Emma Hardie TSV - Forewarned is forearmed.
Regular readers will know of my addiction to Emma Hardie's Moringa Balm Cleanser. I also love the night cream. Emma Hardie's TSV goes live at Midnight. NOW. What's in it?...
15/05/2012
Elemis Limited Edition Papaya Enzyme Peel
As brands go - very few have an entire offering of masks which are all not only amazing, but must-haves. Elemis is one of them. Exotic Cream Moisturising, Fruit Active...
15/05/2012
Quick Weekend 48 Hour Giveaway - WINNER
Thank you all for your entries - my biggest giveaway so far! The winner chosen by random.org is......Jess - aka @starflykiwi CONGRATULATIONS! Please email me your details so that I...
14/05/2012
OSKIA Micro Exfoliating Balm
OSKIA is one of those brands that has been on the peripheral for a while that you can feel just ‘bubbling under’ about to hit the big time. Firstly, their...
09/05/2012
Champneys Super Rich Cleansing Balm - Review
Ignore the fact that it uses the word 'Super' in the title. And ignore that it says 'normal to dry skin'. This affordable balm is actually a nice find for...
08/05/2012
Lab Series BB Tinted moisturiser SPF 35+++
Mr Hirons has used more products than most. The poor man is my guinea pig for all things male skin/hair/shave orientated. Over the years he's liked and loathed products in...
06/05/2012
EF MEDISPA launch Biologique Recherche
Well thank the Sweet Baby Jesus for THAT. FINALLY. Someone has had the good sense to get BR into the UK!!! I can exclusively reveal that EF Medispa in St...
02/05/2012
Slight Delay to Proceedings
Lovely peeps. This week, as predicted last week with my upcoming exam - is proving incredibly busy. I haven't forgotten about this lovely little blog but I'm probably not going...
01/05/2012
Upcoming Cheat Sheets
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now I'm sorry I didn't get the acne cheat sheet up before the weekend. I don't want to rush it seeing as...
29/04/2012
Clinic on Thursday - Kind of...CLINIC IS CLOSED.
CLINIC IS CLOSED - THANKS ALL! Regular readers of this blog will know that the Clinic has been getting busier and busier - so much so that I finished last...
26/04/2012
The one where I sell my soul to the Devil - or 'Step Away from the Bioderma'
If you are a regular reader of this blog - you will know my feelings on wipes, only ever using cleansing water, general laziness over effort. However: *breathe* I know...
25/04/2012
A Week in the Life of the blog.
You know sometimes you stand back and think 'WOW - what just happened?' - the last 7 days have been that for me. Last Tuesday and Wednesday I was in...
25/04/2012
What's in My Handbag?
And another little snippet - I recently spent an afternoon with the girls from What's in My Handbag...where they proceeded to tear my cupboards, shelves and boxes to pieces -...
23/04/2012
The Patron Saint of The Flannel
Just a quick one for a Monday morning but your truly is in the Daily Mail and The Telegraph today extolling the virtues of the flannel. If you still only...
23/04/2012
Overnight Travel Kit
I went on an overnight trip to Monaco earlier this week - more of which to come at a later date. I snapped off this pic very quickly as I...
21/04/2012
Clinic on Thursday - CLINIC IS CLOSED
Morning!The Clinic is open. I'm thrilled at the success of the Clinic - but I may have to cap the amount of comments I can publish at any one time...
19/04/2012
Aesop Petitgrain Hydrating Body Gel and Control Anti-blemish Gel
Launching at Aesop counters today, this revolutionary Petitgrain Body Gel is a beautiful addition to the Aesop family. Perfect for the warmer weather, it is scented with grapefruit and lemon...
16/04/2012
111SKIN
The much anticipated 111SKIN from Dr Y Alexandrides launched this week and judging it based on what I have tried so far - it does not disappoint. A collaboration...
14/04/2012
NARS Spring/Summer 2012 - loveliness abounds
Last week I was invited to a NARS Masterclass showcasing the new colours for Spring/Summer -and what lovely colours they are. I don't cover a whole heap of makeup on...
13/04/2012
Clinic on Thursday - Clinic is Closed.
THANKS EVERYONE - CLINIC IS NOW CLOSED. I'LL BE WORKING ON YOUR ANSWERS FROM TOMORROW. It's back! Thank you for all of your comments and replies to my replies over...
12/04/2012
Happy 2nd Birthday!
Two years ago I sat down and penned a little post about cleansing massage. It proved popular and so I kept posting. And now here we are in 2012 -...
11/04/2012
Speak Up, Save A Life
Regular readers will know of my charitable initiative Give and Makeup. Red magazine recently launched a campaign called 'Speak Up, Save A Life'. The aim of their campaign is to...
10/04/2012
Cheat Sheet - Top Tips for Great Skin
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Obviously, everyone is different – but in general – these are some basics if you’re wondering where to start…. Cleanse your...
09/04/2012
GOLD by Giles - Sneaky Peek.
GOLD by Giles launches online at New Look this week - prices start at a ridiculous £1.99. My tips: the lipglosses and rollers!
04/04/2012
March in the life of the blog.
Enjoying Ava's styling Smelling these Mother's Day bliss Handmade cards never get old Marilyn Monroe's skincare set Hanging out with @londonmugirl and @getlippie Long overdue haircut for the boy Lovely...
02/04/2012
Clinic on Thursday
Hi All, So the Clinic is open - last week's was the most popular yet - and I am still writing replies to further questions one week later. I'm thrilled...
29/03/2012
Sunscreen - London Makeup Girl
For those of you who constantly ask about SPF and the variable types available - I have previously recommended asking Grace from London Makeup Girl - she (unlike my good...
27/03/2012
Jo Malone for the Home.
If you have ever sprayed a little Lime, Basil and Mandarin in the room to give it a spruce (coughs), you'll be as happy as I was to see these...
25/03/2012
Erno Laszlo Launch
I don't usually post about events, but the relaunch of Erno Laszlo was really well done and I am genuinely excited about the products to come. Held at the Media...
24/03/2012
Emma Hardie - QVC Anniversary Show - Picture Heavy!
Earlier this month I was invited to take a little photographic Behind-The-Scenes Diary of Emma Hardie's Anniversary Show on QVC. A few of the shots are below Prep and Makeup!...
23/03/2012
Things I'm Loving..... Revlon Colour Burst - Tutti Frutti
Just a quick one - these Revlon Lip Butters have just hit the shelves - although I hear they didn't stay on them for long - and I can understand...
23/03/2012
Clinic on Thursday - Clinic is Closed.
Morning All. The Clinic is open! I just want to say Thank You for the success of this regular Thursday spot. So many of you have emailed, tweeted and left...
22/03/2012
Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise - Luke Stephens
The lovely Luke and I have known each other for quite a few years - he's old school SpaceNK. There's a large group of us prowling the country at any...
21/03/2012
Jo Malone Bath Oil - an Apology!
I was out scouting for a pressie earlier this month for my girlfriend that I KNOW is obsessed with the above. I didn't want to enable her as traditionally (in...
21/03/2012
The perfect Thalgo, Aveda and Elemis bath.
My steamy Sunday. In the same vein as the supplement post from yesterday - I've been meaning to write about my perfect bath for a while. As it was Mother's...
20/03/2012
Spotlight on Supplements
I've been asked a lot recently about supplements - what I would recommend and what I take myself. So when I was getting everything out this morning I thought I'd...
19/03/2012
Clinic on Thursday - Clinic is Closed.
THE CLINIC IS NOW CLOSED. ANY QUESTIONS SENT AFTER 8PM WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED. Sorry - otherwise I'd be here all week! :) Once again I want to say a...
15/03/2012
Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise - London Makeup Girl
The lovely Grace from London Makeup Girl is one of my real blogging inspirations. The champion of niche brands and ethical blogging - I trust everything this woman says no...
13/03/2012
Ingredients: To List or Not To List
This evening I was doing some research for a Clinic question and needed the ingredients for a Clinique product. Simples right? Just google it. WRONG. 10 websites later I found...
09/03/2012
International Women's Day and EQUALS?
Today is International Women's Day. You may ask.. and? How does that affect me? I come from a long line of incredibly strong, feisty women. I know I'm...
08/03/2012
Clinic on Thursday - Clinic is Closed.
CLINIC IS CLOSED. ANY FURTHER QUERIES RECEIVED AFTER 12PM ON 9TH WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED - SORRY! The Clinic is officially back. Thank you for your supportive comments last week....
08/03/2012
The 'I know it's not a Hero Product but it bloody-well-should-be!' Support Club
So following on from the ridiculously popular post on Monday (you Ladies really needed to vent didn't you??!) - it's time for the other side of the coin. Everyone has...
07/03/2012
The return of Le Metier de Beaute
Purses at the ready Ladies. Coming to Zuneta soon: All hail the return of Le Metier de Beaute.
05/03/2012