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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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VLOG 55 - VICTORIA BECKHAM, KATE SOMERVILLE, ALI YOUNG AND LA
Mentioned in this video: Ali Young – https://alisonyoungbeauty.com/ BABTAC – https://www.babtac.com/ ZEN Edinburgh – https://www.zen-lifestyle.com/treatments/ Victoria Beckham Makeup – https://www.victoriabeckhambeauty.com/ The LA Part:This was a personal trip and not sponsored...
30/09/2019
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VICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY
The long-awaited Victoria Beckham Beauty range has finally launched to much fanfare. Stepping away from her relationship with Estee Lauder, VB took with her Sarah Creal, the woman behind both...
30/09/2019
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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
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BUN FRIDAY: A NON-TOXIC, NON-ADVENT RANT
Hi All! Newsletter sign-up: https://carolinehirons.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=7994b288c9c7c5200059475df&id=8cb3bd9e9f Drop Point is here: https://droppoint.org/ There are not enough ways to say ‘Thank You’ to Rakesh and the team at Escentual.com https://www.escentual.com/ who have gone...
27/09/2019
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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
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VLOG 54 - BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT WEEK
So last week covers the book announcement, This Morning, Jo Whiley and my first time on a limo bike which was honestly better than any ride at Alton Towers. Things...
08/09/2019