Skincare
![THINGS YOU DON'T NEED FOR 2020 AND THE ONE THING YOU ABSOLUTELY DO](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_9522_f4c14c39-ee38-47d2-879b-09212163367f.jpg?v=1715845166&width=533)
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](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/4Y2A7477.jpg?v=1715845175&width=533)
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
![KATE SOMERVILLE CHAT and Q&A](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_5389.jpg?v=1715845770&width=533)
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
![HADA LABO OVERVIEW - AD](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_2916.jpg?v=1715845177&width=533)
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](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_5344_2019-10.jpg?v=1715845769&width=533)
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](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_6305.jpg?v=1715845176&width=533)
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
![Article image](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/t/80/assets/article-default-image.jpg?v=23659543210088390711715771661)
IT'S HERE! THE WINTER KIT IS LIVE | AD
When I first started toying with the idea of doing an advent calendar earlier this year, all I knew was that I wanted to go for 12 full-size items, not...
23/10/2019
![SUNDAY RILEY AUTO CORRECT EYE CREAM](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_3828_b32f67eb-078f-467a-be61-9f3e305aea40.jpg?v=1715845169&width=533)
SUNDAY RILEY AUTO CORRECT EYE CREAM
What kind of eye concern does it claim to help? dark circles, puffiness, fine lines What’s in it? Water, PEG-8 Beeswax, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer,...
08/10/2019
![HONEST BEAUTY LAUNCHES IN THE UK](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_5854_2c76f42f-2814-4cb2-9079-1a4c29d28426.jpg?v=1715845176&width=533)
HONEST BEAUTY LAUNCHES IN THE UK
Honest Beauty have had a revamp and have just launched in the UK via Boots. You'll find a selection of the range there (not everything, unless they're still waiting for...
30/09/2019
![MERUMAYA UPDATE AND 20% OFFER](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_4307.jpg?v=1715845767&width=533)
MERUMAYA UPDATE AND 20% OFFER
Howdy All! It's the turn of Merumaya this week. Long-term readers of the blog will be well aware of this British brand but they've had some great newness so here...
14/09/2019
![ESTEE LAUDER ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR INTENSE RESET CONCENTRATE | AD](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/2444849927391217793_IMG_9941_a716aad6-9190-41e8-beb3-fafbd4525d4a.jpg?v=1715845177&width=533)
ESTEE LAUDER ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR INTENSE RESET CONCENTRATE | AD
ANR – Advanced Night Repair IRC – Advanced Night Repair Intense Repair Concentrate Who is it for? Suggested skin type and age? Anyone whose skin is acting up, or stressed,...
08/09/2019
![BEAUTY PIE UPDATE - NEWNESS AND FULL VEGAN LIST](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_3564.jpg?v=1715845185&width=533)
BEAUTY PIE UPDATE - NEWNESS AND FULL VEGAN LIST
Righty ho. It's been a while since I filmed this video, and sent you all insane with this blog post. So I thought I quick update was appropriate. Since we...
06/09/2019
![RENEE ROULEAU ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY SALE](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/RR_AnnSale_2019_Social__03-1.jpg?v=1715845765&width=533)
RENEE ROULEAU ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY SALE
Just a quick one to let you know that Renee's annual sale is now live. It's free shipping in mainland US ($100+), and free shipping to the UK and Canada...
03/09/2019
![BUN FRIDAY - ADVENT/ACNE/HRT/MENOPAUSE and the HEAT](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/savingPNG-3_2019-08.jpg?v=1715845765&width=533)
BUN FRIDAY - ADVENT/ACNE/HRT/MENOPAUSE and the HEAT
Sign up for the newsletter here: https://carolinehirons.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=7994b288c9c7c5200059475df&id=8cb3bd9e9f Dermatica is available here: https://www.dermatica.co.uk The London Hormone Clinic is here: http://londonhormoneclinic.com– I’ll post more info in upcoming videos. (I pay full price...
24/08/2019
![BEAUTY MYTHS NO. 22 - SILICONES | AD](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen-Shot-2019-08-19-at-18_13_19-1440x960.png?v=1715845193&width=533)
BEAUTY MYTHS NO. 22 - SILICONES | AD
I saved my ‘Beauty Myths’ to my highlights section of my Instagram the other day and realised that the last time I actually posted one was over 18 months ago!...
22/08/2019
![KATE SOMERVILLE 30% FRIENDS & FAMILY OFFER!](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/2f52b2c3-2c4a-4138-ba62-5fbec3c7a5ed_2019-08.jpg?v=1715845763&width=533)
KATE SOMERVILLE 30% FRIENDS & FAMILY OFFER!
This is literally my face whenever I see mymateKate. :) It's that time again friends! Kate Somerville are running their Friends & Family from 15th, and as usual they have...
13/08/2019
![RENEE ROULEAU!](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/RENEE-INSTAGRAM_b5f00fcd-3bfa-41b4-bdb3-9ce8b0ab9c16.jpg?v=1715845186&width=533)
RENEE ROULEAU!
Renee was in the UK briefly last month and joined me for a quick chat. Renee's products can only be found here: https://www.reneerouleau.com Renee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneerouleauskincare/ OTHER PLACES TO FIND...
12/08/2019
![EMPTIES - SKINCARE | AUGUST 2019](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screenshot-2019-08-11-at-10_45_49-1440x840.png?v=1715845763&width=533)
EMPTIES - SKINCARE | AUGUST 2019
When you realise your HA is empty.. Hi All! Skincare empties this time, hair and body to come.. Products shown are press samples and purchases. The omission of vegan status...
11/08/2019
![72 HOURS IN SWEDEN WITH PIXI](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/0Z7A3740-1-1440x1150.jpg?v=1715845761&width=533)
72 HOURS IN SWEDEN WITH PIXI
Yes it’s been a year. An entire year since I vlogged.Anyway: enjoy the best of Sweden – and Pixi – and Mands.Thank you to Team Pixi, Mands, my readers that...
10/08/2019
![SPF BASICS/QUICK AFFORDABLE SPF ROUND-UP](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_1953-1440x960.jpg?v=1715845179&width=533)
SPF BASICS/QUICK AFFORDABLE SPF ROUND-UP
Last week I was scheduled to do my usual slot on telly to talk all things SPF before the real 'heat' hit us hard. Unfortunately on the same day, we...
29/07/2019
![DRUNK ELEPHANT A-PASSIONI RETINOL CREAM](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/1184664808965260371_IMG_2219-1440x2160.jpg?v=1715845191&width=533)
DRUNK ELEPHANT A-PASSIONI RETINOL CREAM
Brand/Product:Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream What type of vitamin A and % is it?Retinol at 1% What skin is it best suited to?A skin either already adjusted to strong retinols...
24/07/2019
![CHANEL UV ESSENTIAL SPF50](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/7466407702819575173_IMG_9598-1440x1800.jpg?v=1715845182&width=533)
CHANEL UV ESSENTIAL SPF50
Always apply SPF at least 20 minutes before going outside unless otherwise stated. Always apply last after moisturiser, before makeup - unless otherwise stated. Reapply every two hours if in...
23/07/2019
![BIOSSANCE SQUALANE + PEPTIDE EYE GEL](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/3155640691080998076_IMG_9783-1440x1440.jpg?v=1715845180&width=533)
BIOSSANCE SQUALANE + PEPTIDE EYE GEL
Described as a ‘weightless, ultra-hydrating eye gel that reduces the look of puffiness and dark circles’, I actually used this up to the very end, and then tried to take...
23/07/2019
![SKINCARE FOR DARKER SKIN TONES WITH DIJA AYODELE](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/3a10d2f3-11ca-4421-abf1-b7d42e0f5e80_5b0071fd-e0ec-49f5-8822-8c7b0f484105.jpg?v=1715845189&width=533)
SKINCARE FOR DARKER SKIN TONES WITH DIJA AYODELE
Dija can be found here: https://www.dijaayodele.com The Black Skin Directory can be found here: https://www.blackskindirectory.com/new-blog/2018/5/1/welcome-to-black-skin-directory Andy Millward: https://andymillward-skincare.co.uk Lasers recommended: ND Yag: http://www.medic8.com/cosmetic-surgery/hair-removal/yag-laser-hair-removal.htm Diode Laser: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_diode PiQo4: https://www.newbeauty.com/hottopic/blogpost/11955-lumenis-piqo4-laser-skin-pigmentation/ Dr Ejikeme...
14/07/2019
![TAN-LUXE SUPER GLOW HYALURONIC SELF-TAN SERUM](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_1117-2-1440x1800.jpg?v=1715845190&width=533)
TAN-LUXE SUPER GLOW HYALURONIC SELF-TAN SERUM
It's been a long time since I talked self-tanning on here, but this one deserves the attention. Almost immediately. I've had it no more than two weeks (ish), but am...
12/07/2019
![O'Keeffe's Skin Repair Body Lotion | AD](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/4535947362172833263_IMG_7552-1440x1800.jpg?v=1715845761&width=533)
O'Keeffe's Skin Repair Body Lotion | AD
What is it? An 'unscented, non-greasy and hypoallergenic body lotion guaranteeing relief for extremely dry, itchy skin'. Who is it for? Anyone experiencing itchy, dry skin, or in my case,...
10/07/2019
![EMMA HARDIE 10TH ANNIVERSARY](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/8302448785086082217_IMG_0722-1440x1863.jpg?v=1715845760&width=533)
EMMA HARDIE 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Where does the time go? In September, Emma Hardie Skincare celebrate their 10th Anniversary and to celebrate they are releasing their hero Moringa Cleansing Balm in a Limited Edition, supersized...
09/07/2019
![GEORGIE CLEEVE FROM OSKIA AND A 25% OFFER](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/GEORGIE-INSTA.jpg?v=1715845760&width=533)
GEORGIE CLEEVE FROM OSKIA AND A 25% OFFER
OSKIA are offering everyone 25% OFF all full-size products on their website until Midnight on Wednesday 3rd July UK time. Your code is HIRONS2019. (Video is not sponsored or paid...
28/06/2019
![MEDIK8 VITAMIN A OVERVIEW](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/2539218452770779208_IMG_5313-1440x960.jpg?v=1715845188&width=533)
MEDIK8 VITAMIN A OVERVIEW
Brand:Medik8 What category does the product fall into?Medik8 make products across all strengths of vitamin A Who is it for? Suggested skin type and age?All ages are catered for –...
23/06/2019
![VITAMIN A/RETINOL/CLINICAL/preX](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/savingPNG-2-1_684f784a-15f4-4106-838f-3a60a59bc5c1.jpg?v=1715845186&width=533)
VITAMIN A/RETINOL/CLINICAL/preX
Vitamin A Housekeeping:All of the brands featured responded to my questionnaire and I am very grateful. Not all disclosed the % of their vitamin A ingredients so where possible I...
23/06/2019
![New Diprobase Itch Relief Cream and Daily Moisturising Cream | Ad](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/5233422802468037991_IMG_7658.jpg?v=1715845183&width=533)
New Diprobase Itch Relief Cream and Daily Moisturising Cream | Ad
Dry skin is something I’ve had as long as I can remember. If you’ve ever seen any of my empties videos, you’ll know just how many body products I can...
19/06/2019
![THE SNAPSHOT: GLOSSIER SUPER SERUMS](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/3651695933032333267_IMG_8891.jpg?v=1715845191&width=533)
THE SNAPSHOT: GLOSSIER SUPER SERUMS
Glossier's serums have been super-sized, and Lord knows I love a Super Size beauty product. All are suitable for all ages, and most skins, with particular distinctions as per below.....
17/06/2019
![GARDEN OF WISDOM GRANACTIVE RETINOID 5% SERUM](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/4755891720213157473_IMG_2904_453d1030-9999-40bb-8e4b-92b57e414cf8.jpg?v=1715845183&width=533)
GARDEN OF WISDOM GRANACTIVE RETINOID 5% SERUM
Product Name/Price/ML: Garden of Wisdom Granactive Retinoid 5% Serum - £14.00 for 30ml What category does the product fall into? (loosely) BEGINNER/MILD - LATTE -> INTERMEDIATE - CAPPUCINO <- STRONG...
11/06/2019
![THIS MORNING - SPOTS](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/3217138c-7667-4b41-b441-c7dcec04bc90_33873f78-0169-4360-8ac5-fe9414f91af9.jpg?v=1715845187&width=533)
THIS MORNING - SPOTS
This week it was the turn of spots - busting myths about how they are caused, myths about how to treat them and a couple of tips of how you...
06/06/2019
![KYLIE SKIN FIRST IMPRESSIONS (AND AN UNEXPECTED RANT, IN HER DEFENCE)](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/2300081694626397106_0Z7A0224.jpg?v=1715845758&width=533)
KYLIE SKIN FIRST IMPRESSIONS (AND AN UNEXPECTED RANT, IN HER DEFENCE)
KYLIE SKIN IS RESTOCKED ON JUNE 5TH AND AVAILABLE FROM KYLIESKIN.COM: https://kylieskin.com/ The videos that need help/changing: Kris’s bass ackward routine: https://youtu.be/UyXYMoE3xGM Kylie’s routine: https://youtu.be/dakFbtpH7hw This post is not sponsored....
31/05/2019
![FIRST AID BEAUTY | FAB SKIN LAB RETINOL EYE CREAM | AD](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/10757095904_IMG_0355_b820f4ac-3fc7-40ba-81e5-2b413993733a.jpg?v=1715845199&width=533)
FIRST AID BEAUTY | FAB SKIN LAB RETINOL EYE CREAM | AD
Describe the brand in three words. Affordable. Efficacious. American. What kind of eye concern does it claim to help? Dark Circles, Dryness, Fine Lines/Wrinkles, Puffiness, Loss of Firmness/Elasticity What’s in...
29/05/2019
![ALPHA-H VITAMIN A 0.5% WITH EVENING PRIMROSE](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/5469664349215000270_IMG_2157.jpg?v=1715845752&width=533)
ALPHA-H VITAMIN A 0.5% WITH EVENING PRIMROSE
Brand/Product/Price: Alpha-H Vitamin A 0.5% with Evening Primrose - £39.00 for 25ml What type of vitamin A and % is it? Retinol and Retinyl Propionate totalling 0.5% Where does it...
10/05/2019
![CLINIQUE MOISTURE SURGE FACE SPRAY UPDATE](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_0586_2019-04.jpg?v=1715845754&width=533)
CLINIQUE MOISTURE SURGE FACE SPRAY UPDATE
Hi All! Members of the Skin Freaks Facebook Group went into meltdown last week when someone posted that they had been told that Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray was being...
29/04/2019
![THE ORDINARY RETINOIDS | APRIL 2019](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/WhatsApp-Image-2019-04-26-at-12.19.19.jpg?v=1715845180&width=533)
THE ORDINARY RETINOIDS | APRIL 2019
Previous retinol videos: www.youtube.com/playlist Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion: http://tidd.ly/b936a34a Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane: http://tidd.ly/c4f579a2 Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane: http://tidd.ly/44288b7b Retinol 0.2% in Squalane: http://tidd.ly/44288b7b Retinol 0.5% in Squalane:...
28/04/2019
![VITAMIN A/RETINOLS - OTC 0.5%-1% (STRONG)](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/savingPNG-3_4050be9e-f3a4-4a2b-a636-dcc20c345535.jpg?v=1715845189&width=533)
VITAMIN A/RETINOLS - OTC 0.5%-1% (STRONG)
Hi All! Vitamin A Housekeeping: All of the brands featured responded to my questionnaire and I am very grateful. Not all disclosed the % of their vitamin A ingredients so...
05/04/2019
![WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE THE ENERGY - SKINCARE IN M.E./DEPRESSION/ILLNESS](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/0Z7A6784.jpg?v=1715845188&width=533)
WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE THE ENERGY - SKINCARE IN M.E./DEPRESSION/ILLNESS
The joy of doing in-person events is that I get to talk to a lot of you in a much more intimate fashion than via the internet. On the recent...
01/04/2019
![DRUNK ELEPHANT SLAAI MAKEUP-MELTING BUTTER CLEANSER](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/1318949742225250815_IMG_5612_7bc5f851-84e5-43dc-ba07-3f4de5c660e1.jpg?v=1715845187&width=533)
DRUNK ELEPHANT SLAAI MAKEUP-MELTING BUTTER CLEANSER
Describe the brand in five words. Oh you know DE already. :) What type of cleanser is it? Emulsifying Balm. Who is it for? All skins. What’s in it? Ethylhexyl...
01/04/2019
![VITAMIN A/RETINOLS: O.5% (ISH)](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/savingPNG-2_2019-03.jpg?v=1715845179&width=533)
VITAMIN A/RETINOLS: O.5% (ISH)
Hi All. Vitamin A Housekeeping: All of the brands featured responded to my questionnaire and I am very grateful. Not all disclosed the % of their vitamin A ingredients so...
29/03/2019
![BEAUTY PIE UPLIFTING MICROCURRENT FACE ROLLER](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_6487_c99bed97-6438-4a7a-a797-1856bc3c1654.jpg?v=1715845188&width=533)
BEAUTY PIE UPLIFTING MICROCURRENT FACE ROLLER
'You need to order a sh*tload of these.' My exact words to Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, when she showed this to me back in January. I was instantly...
26/03/2019
![VITAMIN A/RETINOLS - INTERMEDIATE](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/savingPNG_2019-03.jpg?v=1715845195&width=533)
VITAMIN A/RETINOLS - INTERMEDIATE
Hi Everyone! Vitamin A Housekeeping: All of the brands featured responded to my questionnaire and I am very grateful. Not all disclosed the % of their vitamin A ingredients so...
22/03/2019
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BUN FRIDAY (THURSDAY) - A RETAIL RANT
This video is not sponsored. A quick one and an early one as retinol is up tomorrow. Emma Hardie Gel Cleanser launches in April in Marks & Spencer – more...
21/03/2019
![VITAMIN A/RETINOLS - MILD/BEGINNERS](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/7555132251486790825_IMG_2944_f99570d3-b153-4897-b2a9-ab494c4f79ba.jpg?v=1715845181&width=533)
VITAMIN A/RETINOLS - MILD/BEGINNERS
Hi All. Vitamin A Housekeeping: All of the brands featured responded to my questionnaire and I am very grateful. Not all disclosed the % of their vitamin A ingredients so...
17/03/2019
![JOANNA VARGAS Q&A](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/d2409e32-8cc7-462d-ac72-168404ddc97c.jpg?v=1715845751&width=533)
JOANNA VARGAS Q&A
*Advance notice – this video contains the odd F bomb, language not suitable for your open office at lunchtime or small people’s ears. In other words, it’s a hoot. Joanna’s...
11/03/2019