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
Emma Hardie Supersize Cleanser and a QVC Exclusive
Broken record time. I know I know. I promise I'll stop going on about this cleanser - one day. Just not now. Here's what you need to know: The tres...
05/03/2012
Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise - Tanya Burr
My first victim guest for Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise is Tanya Burr - You Tuber extraordinaire and all-round lovely lady. A fully trained makeup artist, Tanya has previously worked for...
05/03/2012
The 'I know it's a Hero Product but I just CAN'T' Support Club
So a few of us have secretly (openly on twitter) - in code - been very quietly admitting that there are some 'Hero Products' that we just cannot get to...
05/03/2012
Kim Kardashian - and those eyebrows
Everyone has an opinion about KK. The TV show, THAT wedding, the mother, the sisters, the unspeakably tall soon-to-be ex-husband (she never should have married him - SO RUDE) the...
28/02/2012
Starflower Oil and Breast Pain
In the last couple of months I've had increasingly horrible breast pain before and during periods. Although they are tender in between monthly cycles, its really when I'm in PMS...
28/02/2012
Frederic Fekkai - Some faves
Totally gratuitous picture of the quite-frankly-all-too-handsome Mr Fekkai I've been using Frederic Fekkai products on and off for over 10 years. I first tried them when they were the amenity...
27/02/2012
Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise - Me
I seem to always be talking about or recommending the same products recently so I thought I would mix it up a little – and take blatant advantage of my...
24/02/2012
Clinic on Thursday - Clinic is Closed.
CLINIC IS CLOSED. Morning All! The Clinic is open! Just some things that may make it easier for me to help you: If you have a really bad skin condition...
23/02/2012
Taking a stand against Photoshop.
Following my post below on the still-can't-quite-believe-how-horrific-it-is photoshop job executed on Zooey Deschanel by Rimmel - I was contacted by Collin Resultime, who have featured previously on this site with...
22/02/2012
DJV Beautenizer Mascara
Just a quick one for the middle of the week! I was recently sent these mascaras - which turn out to be the best selling mascara brand in Japan -...
22/02/2012
The Horror of Photoshop
Dear Rimmel. Zooey Deschanel is absolutely gorgeous. I imagine one of the reasons you wanted her as one of your 'faces' is that we girls see her as 'one of...
20/02/2012
Clinic on Thursday - Clinic is Closed.
Clinic is open for business! Remember that the more info you can give me, the better detailed, specific-to-you response I can give.
16/02/2012
Clinic Answers
Hi Everyone!As I'm visiting Mama Mouth for half term - the Clinic questions will be answered by Sunday this week.Thanks for your patience and for your support of the Clinic....
16/02/2012
Clinic on Thursday - Clinic is Closed.
Thank you for the amazing response last week! The Clinic is OPEN!
09/02/2012
Beauty News Round-up
This week's round-up - starting with... Stop the Press! Next Friday - 10th, Emma Watson - Hermione herself, is doing a P.A. in Selfridges as part of her role as...
03/02/2012
Clinic on Thursday - Clinic is Closed.
Ok here's the thing: I'm stupid busy at the moment. All for amazing reasons - but still - ridiculously busy. After kids, hubby, parents, 12 clients and growing, Give and...
02/02/2012
Aesop New Store Opening
Earlier in January I was invited to the opening of the latest addition to Aesop store outlets in London. Situated in Lexington Street bang in the middle of Soho,...
01/02/2012
It's about time.....
My name is Caroline and I have a confession to make. Until a few weeks ago I had never sat behind the wheel of a car. Well, I am BRILLIANT...
31/01/2012
The Civil Wars
One thing I love more than beauty? Music. Live it, breathe it...obsessed. It's how I met the OH. Singing on stage. (4 kids and 40lbs ago but whatever..) Last...
26/01/2012
STOP THE PRESS: SOAP & GLORY SUPER SIZE
Holy Crapbags! One of my favourite body moisturisers EVER - and one of Boots best-selling items - Soap & Glory's Righteous Butter, is launching in a MEGA 1 litre-sized Limited...
20/01/2012
My Daily
Just a quick one - I'm over on My Daily today with my Hero Product.. No surprises for guessing what it is.... At least I'm consistent. MyDaily.co.uk
20/01/2012
Absorbency, medication and inflammation... a request from Twitter...and how to make the perfect cup of tea.
I've had a few questions on Twitter this week that take more than 140 characters to respond to! Firstly, medication and the effects on the body and skin -...
20/01/2012
Paris - L'Opera
I went to Paris last Friday for work meetings and with an hour to kill between meetings I decided that instead of walking around L'Opera and ignoring it completely -...
15/01/2012
Beauty News Round-up
A little round-up of stories this week - first up... A reminder. Invati - the new range from Aveda that I reviewed late last year is on counters now....
14/01/2012
Mineral Oil - a rant
I go on and on about mineral oil all the time and am always asked what I have against it. Here's the thing. It has no benefit to your skin....
14/01/2012
Marie Claire Best Beauty Twitter Awards
Well it would appear that shouting at people on Twitter about their incorrect/lame/wrong use of skincare is popular?! Yours truly has been longlisted for Best Beauty Twitter over on Marie...
09/01/2012
Guide to Paris - Part 1 - Travel and Champs Elysees
Years ago, when I was working for a big brand in Europe, I was fortunate enough to 'have' to visit Paris once a month - for work. Paris is also...
01/01/2012
Best of 2011 - The Best Reds
I've never been someone to do things by halves. So when I rediscovered my love of lipstick earlier this year (having been a gloss chick for like..ever) there was only...
31/12/2011
Best of 2011 - Hairspray
Finishing off my Best of 2011? I know. Hairspray? Really? Well, yes frankly. I use it every single day and am a bit obsessive so why not? So without further...
31/12/2011
Best of 2011 - Fragrance
Pretty clear winner for me this year. Guerlain's Shalimar Initial is a gorgeous take on the original. Lighter, fresher and cleaner. A wonderful modern version of a true classic. An...
30/12/2011
Best of 2011 - Mascara
Although I have not yet been tempted to stray from my usual choice of Chantecaille Faux Cils - frankly one of the best mascaras on the planet, on a permanent...
30/12/2011
Best of 2011 - Facial
Kicking off the 'Best of' series of posts for 2011 is Best Facial. I know facials. You can usually get a really good facial or really good value for money....
28/12/2011
Last minute Christmas loveliness (and a totally gratuitous picture of bloggers)
Let's cut to the chase: time is certainly now of the essence. If you need help with your Christmas makeup get thee to John Lewis in Oxford St, Brent Cross,...
16/12/2011
Happy Friday and a Merry Christmas from Harvey Nichols!
This video is exactly why I love Harvey Nichols. NO other department store would do this. It's been a long time since I did a Walk of Shame - but...
09/12/2011
This little blog named one of 4beauty's Best Skin Care Blogs
Very chuffed to receive an email from the lovely peeps at 4beauty today letting me know we've has been named one of their Best Skin Care Blogs. So I highly...
07/12/2011
Eye Creams - Reviews and Recommendations
Following on from the Cheat Sheet the below are just a few of my favourites. If you have any specific questions about a particular cream feel free to comment. Best...
05/12/2011
Cheat Sheet - Eye Cream
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now There are two camps when it comes to eye cream: Those that definitely do Those that think it’s unnecessary and...
29/11/2011
Hall of Fame - Darphin Purifying Balm
If there was such a thing as a 'Church of Beauty' - I would surely worship at the altar of this product. I first used this when I worked in...
26/11/2011
CHEAT SHEET - WHAT FACIAL?
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Despite their popularity and the continued growth of spas and salons – the average woman in the UK has a facial...
26/11/2011
New Launch for 2012 - Aveda Invati
Let's set the scene. The picture above shows my brother, my father and my uncle. Oh and me. Spot the difference? I'm the one with hair. Well, not counting Dad's...
21/11/2011
Heads Up! Elemis TSV - QVC 20th November
Attention all Elemis and QVC fans - Elemis's final TSV of the year is this Sunday 20th November and has 10 - yes TEN airings throughout the day. The Five...
18/11/2011
Evelyn H. Lauder 1936 - 2011
Source - Forbes 'In capturing a singular moment, photography has also helped me learn how to let go of things I want to hold on to so tightly. You can't...
13/11/2011
L'Artisan Parfumeur
News reached me yesterday of the passing of Jean Laporte, the man who founded one of my favourite fragrance houses L'Artisan Parfumeur in 1976. L'Artisan was truly one of the...
11/11/2011
Brilliant Reds - NARS and Daniel Sandler
Having rediscovered the joy of a red lip recently, these two have moved swiftly to my everyday make-up bag and are beautiful, gorgeous reds. Impulse is part of Daniel Sandler's...
11/11/2011
New Fragrance for 2012 - Vivienne Westwood and Vera Wang
Last week I had a sneak preview of new fragrances for Valentine's Day - the two stand out ones for me being Cheeky Alice from Vivienne Westwood and Vera Wang's...
11/11/2011
Chantecaille Christmas - Updated
Some prettiness for Midweek. These are coming soon to a counter near you - and being Chantecaille, they are gorgeous. Limited Edition Evening Duo Palette The Evening Duo is a...
09/11/2011
Cheat Sheet - Dry or Dehydrated?
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Cheat Sheet – Dry or Dehydrated? Are you DRY or DEHYDRATED? (or both!) Dry and dehydrated skins have similar...
07/11/2011