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

THE FINAL SKIN ROCKS BOX HAS LANDED

THE FINAL SKIN ROCKS BOX HAS LANDED

This is the last ever Skin Rocks Box. We have made 14 expertly curated boxes over the years and we would like to say thank you to everyone who has...

03/08/2023

My Favourite Products - Bonus Category

My Favourite Products - Bonus Category

Happy Saturday! For the final products in my favourites, you have a Brucie Bonus! From skincare, makeup, lip and tools to haircare, here are my favourites. Check out my final...

29/07/2023

Top Tips for Sunburnt Skin

Top Tips for Sunburnt Skin

Struggling with sunburn? Here’s our expert advice to calm scorched skin. Appearing within a few hours of being in the sun for too long, sunburn is an inflammatory reaction to...

28/07/2023

A woman applying sunscreen to her face

Warm Weather Tool Kit

The arrival of the brighter months brings a welcome influx of warmer weather, and with temperatures rising and longer, sunnier days on the horizon, it may be time to adjust...

28/07/2023

Freaky Friday Giveaway - 456 Skin

Freaky Friday Giveaway - 456 Skin

Happy Friday! This week 456 Skin are giving you the chance to win a bundle worth over £300, which includes the following; Come Clean Cleanser Green BAE Cleanser To Be...

28/07/2023

My Favourite SPFs

My Favourite SPFs

Here is the final category of My Favourite Skincare Products, and we are finishing skincare with SPF. Find out what my favourite SPFs of the past year or more here.

28/07/2023

My Favourite Moisturisers

My Favourite Moisturisers

Welcome to Day 4 of My Favourite Products! Here are my favourite moisturisers from the last year (and some even longer!). Find out what they are here.

27/07/2023

My Favourite Treatments

My Favourite Treatments

Welcome to Day 3 of My Favourite Products, today I'm sharing my favourite treatments which includes my top eye cream, Retinoids, serums. Find out what they are here.

26/07/2023

Summer Skincare Tips During Pregnancy

Summer Skincare Tips During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a beautiful journey, but the combination of hormonal changes and hot weather can pose challenges for your skin. Here are our expert tips and tricks to help...

25/07/2023

My Favourite Toners and Mists

My Favourite Toners and Mists

It is Day 2 of My Favourite Products, today I'm sharing my favourite mists and toners (and you know I love a mist)! Check out my favourite toners here.

25/07/2023

My Favourite Cleansers

My Favourite Cleansers

To celebrate my birthday week, I am revealing 54 of my current favourite products that I've been loving over the past year (and before!). You can tune into the Skin...

24/07/2023

FREAKY FRIDAY GIVEAWAY – LISA ELDRIDGE

FREAKY FRIDAY GIVEAWAY – LISA ELDRIDGE

Happy Friday! This week Lisa Eldridge is giving you the chance to win a Summer Glow bundle including the following; Skin Enhancing Treatment Cleanser Skin and Makeup Enhancing Face Mist...

22/07/2023

Celebrating One Year of The Skin Rocks App

Celebrating One Year of The Skin Rocks App

We are celebrating one whole year of the Skin Rocks App! And what a year it’s been. Here’s a snippet of what we have achieved in the year so far;...

22/07/2023

VOTARY Super Sensitive Cleansing Cream

VOTARY Super Sensitive Cleansing Cream

VOTARY Super Sensitive Cleansing Cream, 100ml – £55.00 What you need to knowSuitable for all skins and conditions, including puberty, menopause pregnancy and breastfeeding.Vegan and Cruelty-free. Fragrance-Free. Key IngredientsChia and...

21/07/2023

TRINNY London See The Light SPF50+ Moisturiser

TRINNY London See The Light SPF50+ Moisturiser

TRINNY See The Light SP50+ Moisturiser, 50ml – £45 What you need to knowSuitable for all skins and conditions, including menopause, pregnancy and breastfeeding.Vegan and Cruelty-free. Key IngredientsRaspberry Leaf ExtractWhite...

21/07/2023

The Beauty Backed Trust Industry Icons Campaign

The Beauty Backed Trust Industry Icons Campaign

In a first of its kind campaign, the Beauty Backed Trust has partnered with 17 of the most significant names in Beauty to create a limited-edition print adorning tote bags,...

17/07/2023

FREAKY FRIDAY GIVEAWAY - EVENSWISS

FREAKY FRIDAY GIVEAWAY - EVENSWISS

Happy Friday! This week Evenswiss is giving you the chance to win a skincare bundle including the following; Edelweiss Cleanser Edelweiss Dermal Phytotonic Skin Regenerate Serum Regenerating Plasma Rejuvenating Eye...

15/07/2023

The Limited Edition Skin Rocks Magazine Is Here

The Limited Edition Skin Rocks Magazine Is Here

Introducing: the Limited Edition Skin Rocks Magazine. From expert-approved tips to exclusive brand offers, along with content from me, this is your curated guide to all you need to know...

13/07/2023

Freaky Friday Giveaway - Hair by Sam McKnight

Freaky Friday Giveaway - Hair by Sam McKnight

Happy Friday! This week Hair by Sam McKnight are giving you the chance to win a bundle worth over £500 including: NEW Sundaze Sea Spray Cool Girl Barely There Texture...

11/07/2023

Freaky Friday Giveaway - Biore

Freaky Friday Giveaway - Biore

Happy Friday! This week Biore is giving you the chance to win their new SPF: UV Aqua Water Essence Sunscreen. Head over to my IG to enter before 16th June...

23/06/2023

How to Choose a Cleanser

How to Choose a Cleanser

Cleansing is the first and most important step of any skincare routine (outside of SPF). Looking for a new cleanser? This is your guide to choosing the right one for...

16/06/2023

Freaky Friday Giveaway - Skin Rocks

Freaky Friday Giveaway - Skin Rocks

Happy Friday! This week, I am giving one lucky winner the chance to win a brand new Skin Rocks Cream Cleanser. Sign up to enter before 22nd June at 11.59pm...

16/06/2023

Spotlight On: The Cream Cleanser by Skin Rocks

Spotlight On: The Cream Cleanser by Skin Rocks

The first ever Skin Rocks cleanser is here. Meet The Cream Cleanser: a conditioning cream formula to gently cleanse whilst respecting your barrier. Available in fragranced and fragrance-free versions, this...

14/06/2023

Skin Rocks The Cream Cleanser

Skin Rocks The Cream Cleanser

Skin Rocks - The Cream Cleanser, £32 The latest addition to Skin Rocks Skincare. Introducing: The Cleanser, also available in Fragrance-Free. A conditioning cream cleanser to gently cleanse the skin...

14/06/2023

Freaky Friday Giveaway - Diamancel

Freaky Friday Giveaway - Diamancel

Happy Friday! This week, Diamancel are giving one lucky winner the chance to win a huge bundle worth over £150. The bundle includes: Diamancel foot callus buffer 22 coarse diamond...

09/06/2023

Why I Love The Light Up Kit

Why I Love The Light Up Kit

The Light Up Kit is a full routine, worth £394 and is yours for £160. A saving of almost 60%. This Kit has been curated to brighten, refine and give...

01/06/2023

Freaky Friday Giveaway - Good Wash Day x Beauty Backed

Freaky Friday Giveaway - Good Wash Day x Beauty Backed

Happy Friday! This week, Good Wash Day are giving one lucky winner the chance to win a limited edition hair towel, in collaboration with Beauty Backed. Head over to my...

31/05/2023

Tatcha The Water Cream

Tatcha The Water Cream

Tatcha – The Water Cream, 50ml – £65 What you need to knowSuitable for all skins and conditions, including menopause, pregnancy and breastfeeding.Cruelty-Free and Vegan. Key IngredientsJapanese Wild RoseJapanese Leopard...

31/05/2023

Allies of Skin 20% Vitamin C Brighten + Firm Serum

Allies of Skin 20% Vitamin C Brighten + Firm Serum

Allies of Skin - 20% Vitamin C Brighten + Firm Serum, 30ml - £93 What you need to know Suitable for all skins and conditions, including menopause, pregnancy and breastfeeding....

31/05/2023

The Light Up Kit Has Landed

The Light Up Kit Has Landed

The Light Up Kit is a full routine, worth £394 and is yours for £160. A saving of over 59%. This Kit has been curated to brighten, refine and give...

31/05/2023

Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3

Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3

Medik8 – Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3, 15ml – £42 What you need to knowSuitable for all skins and conditions, including menopause and breastfeeding.Vegan and Cruelty Free. Key IngredientsTwin-Encapsulated​​​​​ RetinaldehydeCeramidesChamomile...

31/05/2023

Zelens PHA+ Resurfacing Essence

Zelens PHA+ Resurfacing Essence

Zelens -PHA+ Resurfacing Essence, 100ml - £45 What you need to know Suitable for all skins and conditions, including menopause, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Cruelty-Free and Vegan. Key Ingredients Lactobionic acid...

31/05/2023

Emma Lewisham Illuminating Oil Cleanser

Emma Lewisham Illuminating Oil Cleanser

Emma Lewisham – Illuminating Oil Face Cleanser, 115ml – £48 Who is it forSuitable for all skins and conditions, including menopause, pregnancy and breastfeeding.Cruelty-free and Vegan. Key IngredientsSpecialised Botanical Cleansing...

31/05/2023

The Good Wash Day x Beauty Backed Hair Towel Has Landed

The Good Wash Day x Beauty Backed Hair Towel Has Landed

When Karen from Good Wash Day asked if I would like to collaborate on a Beauty Backed hair towel, I knew it was a no brainer. From trying Good Wash...

25/05/2023

The Festival Box by Skin Rocks

A Guide to Festival Skincare

Let’s set the scene. You’re going to an overnight festival - be that Glastonbury, Isle of Wight, Reading or any event that might involve sleeping in a tent - and...

19/05/2023

Freaky Friday Giveaway - The Seated Queen

Freaky Friday Giveaway - The Seated Queen

Happy Friday! This week, The Seated Queen are giving one lucky winner the chance to win their full range PLUS a mini gift set for 5 friends. Head over to...

19/05/2023

The Skin Rocks Festival Box Has Landed

The Skin Rocks Festival Box Has Landed

The Festival Box is worth £94.96 and is yours for £45, saving you over 48%. Just in time for any camping, raving or destination festivals you may be going to...

19/05/2023

Skin Rocks Free Worldwide Shipping Sitewide

Skin Rocks Free Worldwide Shipping Sitewide

For this weekend only, receive free worldwide shipping across everything (including your favourites) over on Skin Rocks! The MoisturiserA daily moisturiser for all skin types to give you instant hydration...

12/05/2023

Five Minutes with Joanna Vargas - Twilight Night Serum

Five Minutes with Joanna Vargas - Twilight Night Serum

The lovely Joanna is offering you a code against your purchases... Code: CH20 Discount 20% off entire purchase Eligible: All Customers (One-time use only) Expires: May 15th, 2023 Shop Twilight...

07/05/2023

Five Minutes with Renee Rouleau - her new Dual Phase Cleanser

Five Minutes with Renee Rouleau - her new Dual Phase Cleanser

Renee is offering a code for you lovely folks! Code: Caroline2023 Discount 10% off entire purchase All UK customers always receive free shipping with a $150 (£120) purchase Eligible: All...

06/05/2023

Dr. Jart+ Freaky Friday Giveaway

Dr. Jart+ Freaky Friday Giveaway

Happy Friday! This week, Dr. Jart+ are giving one lucky winner the chance to win their full Ceramidin range. Head over to my IG to enter before 11th May at...

05/05/2023

JORDAN SAMUEL - THE GREAT BRIT(ISH) QUIZ
Freaky Friday Giveaway - Olverum

Freaky Friday Giveaway - Olverum

Happy Friday! This week, Olverum are giving one lucky winner the chance to win their full range. Head over to my IG to enter before 4th May at 11.59pm GMT,...

28/04/2023

Receive a Complimentary Gift with Every Skin Rocks Purchase

Receive a Complimentary Gift with Every Skin Rocks Purchase

Receive a complimentary Skin Rocks wash bag to store your skincare essentials with every purchase.* Shop Now *T&Cs apply.

15/04/2023

Freaky Friday Giveaway - The Female Founders Kit

Freaky Friday Giveaway - The Female Founders Kit

Happy Friday! This week, IGK are giving one lucky winner the chance to win a sold out Female Founders Kit. Head over to my IG to enter before 20th April...

14/04/2023

Why I Love The Female Founders Kit

Why I Love The Female Founders Kit

The Female Founders Kit is a full routine, worth £408 and is yours for £185. A saving of over 54%. This Kit showcases some of my favourite products from some...

06/04/2023

The Female Founders Kit Has Landed

The Female Founders Kit Has Landed

This Kit showcases some of my favourite products from some gorgeous Female-Founded brands...

05/04/2023

Shani Darden Sake Toning Essence

Shani Darden Sake Toning Essence

Shani Darden Sake Toning Essence, 120ml - £47.00 What you need to know Suitable for all skins and conditions, including puberty, menopause, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Cruelty-free and vegan. Key Ingredients...

05/04/2023