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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
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
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
INTERNATIONAL BOOK LINKS
Those of you that have preordered my book, I cannot thank you enough. You took it to number one everywhere, including UK, Germany, Canada and the US! I've been asked...
03/09/2019
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
THE SECRET IS OUT!
Yes, the worst-kept secret in my facebook group is out, I AM indeed releasing my first book, entitled ‘skinCARE’ on April 30th next year. I’m vlogging this week, so you...
02/09/2019
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
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!
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!
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 - HAIR, BODY AND OTHERS | AUGUST 2019
GET THE PRODUCT OUT. GET IT ALL OUT. When your hair is beyond 'Monica'. Products shown include a mixture of press samples and purchases, mainly purchases. Sensodyne Pronamel Daily Protection:...
11/08/2019
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
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
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
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
LISA ELDRIDGE LIPSTICKS
OK it's not my fault, but I went to add the links to these and they are sold out. I swear there were a couple of colours still available until...
24/07/2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
BUN FRIDAY Q&A | FIRST POST-KYLIE/JOE ROGAN RANT VIDEO
Mentioned in this video: https://www.blackskindirectory.com/new-blog/2018/5/1/welcome-to-black-skin-directory https://www.giovannafletcher.com/podcasts/series-four/caroline-hirons Bon Jovi 'Lay Your Hands on Me' - Live at Anfield Stadium 19th June. and back in the day (worth watching for the hair...
21/06/2019
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
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
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
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)
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
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
THIS MORNING
Just a quick one! I was back on This Morning on Wednesday and had a lot of queries about the products shown in the segment. They're all listed for you...
24/05/2019
THE BODY SHOP TO DISCONTINUE WIPES
Brilliant news just in: The Body Shop have taken the huge decision to discontinue all wipes throughout their business. This comes into effect around October in the UK and early...
22/05/2019
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
SPACE NK DESTINATION BEAUTY WITH COACH
Heads up all! The details that the SkinFreaks Group have been waiting for are here: Shop with Space NK between the 7th – 14thMay 2019 and receive their Destination Beauty...
06/05/2019
MURAD MASTERCLASSES - MANCHESTER | AD
Hi All! Just a quick one. I'm travelling up to Manchester in a couple of weeks to hold a series of talks for Murad around peels and retinoids. The talks...
03/05/2019
PAT MCGRATH LABS LAUNCHES IN SELFRIDGES
I wasn't around when Pat McGrath launched in Selfridges but have since got my hands on it and couldn't resist showing you a taste of what they have to offer....
02/05/2019
EMPTIES - APRIL 2019
Hi All! All the products are listed below the video, there will be no other video this weekend due to the British Bank Holiday (WHOOHOOO!) but I'll be back next...
02/05/2019
GIVE AND MAKEUP ON PAUSE IN LONDON
Due to a huge influx of parcels over the last few days, the Give and Makeup posting address for London is temporarily closing. They received over 1000 parcels on Monday...
02/05/2019
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
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
BUN FRIDAY 14 - BUMPER NYC EDITION
All links underneath video. THIS MORNING: https://www.carolinehirons.com/2019/04/this-morning-24th-april.html KATE SOMERVILLE OFFER: https://www.carolinehirons.com/2019/04/kate-somerville-catch-up.html MINTD X SUNDAY RILEY BOX (AD): https://www.carolinehirons.com/2019/04/the-mintd-box-x-sunday-riley-ad.html RETINOL VIDEOS SO FAR: https://youtu.be/DyfyfAjxBUA BEAUTYCOUNTER: Peel: https://www.beautycounter.com/product/overnight-resurfacing-peel Brightening Serum: https://www.beautycounter.com/product/no-1-brightening-facial-oil CREDO:...
26/04/2019
KATE SOMERVILLE CATCH-UP
Hi All! Kate was in town this week to meet press and customers so I grabbed her. Literally. The Kate Somerville Friends & Family 30% Offer is still live and...
25/04/2019
THIS MORNING 24th April
Just a quick link for those of you that missed the show this morning/live abroad, the segment from This Morning is now live on YouTube. All products shown are below...
24/04/2019
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
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
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)
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