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
Uni Skincare
Like me, you may have been there, hoovering the last grains of glitter from dorm floors as the sun sets on freshers. Looking into the mirror at some ungodly hour...
24/10/2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HALL OF FAME - KITMAS IS COMING #chhalloffame
Hall of Fame - Kitmas is coming, details are coming soon!
05/10/2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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