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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
Merumaya launches on QVC today
Merumaya - the lovely affordable range I posted about recently launches on QVC today with the above kit while stocks last: Melting Cleansing Balm™ FULL SIZE (100ml) Iconic Youth...
17/01/2014
READER APPRECIASHUN PROMO
For 48 hours only Prtty Peaushun are offering readers of this blog both in the UK and the USA 20% off all shades of their fabulous hero 8oz size of...
11/01/2014
Giveaway Winners
My apologies to those of you waiting for the giveaway winners to be announced. As those of you that follow me on twitter may know, life got in the way...
11/01/2014
Beauty Myths No.5 - if you have oily skin you don't need to moisturise
The biggest mistake people with oily/combination skin make is to try and 'strip' the skin during the cleansing stage - to the point where it squeaks (faints) - and then...
10/01/2014
Merumaya Melting Cleansing Balm
This review is so overdue that it's borderline embarrassing. Merumaya launched just over a year ago and is the brainchild of Maleka Dattu, a force in the industry and a...
09/01/2014
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Mains
Ooh a new fave. The first time I tried this I loved it. Loved it. I use a lot of hand cream - especially in this weather and on skin...
08/01/2014
rms beauty Raw Coconut Cream
I suspect it would be easier to get a great picture of Elvis Presley (alive) than of this product. White tub, white product, so much white. So allow me to...
07/01/2014
2013 in Pictures. Blog/Workscapades.
It is so, so easy to whiz through life and forget key moments or things that you experienced. My long-term memory is horrible, horrible - short-term is amazing - but...
07/01/2014
2013 in Pictures. The Skincare. Part 2
AUGUST (that TAN!) SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Ah I love skincare. LOVE.
06/01/2014
Ole Henriksen - Truth is in the Eyes
I love this product. It's one of those that you don't need to use very often and see results from very quickly. I being the freak that I am, use...
06/01/2014
Pure Candle Porn. Jo Malone Just Like Sunday Collection
I don't need any new candles - says Mr Hirons. That's besides the point - says me. Jo Malone just unleashed these beauties as their Just Like Sunday Collection and...
06/01/2014
Empties. Georgia Louise Cleanse & Heal Balm
Upon grabbing this to use as a mask in the bath last night, I found empty no.2 of 2014. Nicely, I had just enough to use it one last time....
03/01/2014
2014 - Organisation!
Source - whimsy and wild Things got a little crazy in the latter part of 2013. I've started 2014 determined to 'get a grip'. In all areas. I always remember...
03/01/2014
2013 in Pictures. The Skincare. Part 1.
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE AND MORE FOR JUNE! JULY
03/01/2014
Empties. Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist
Running out on New Year's Day, the first empty of 2014 is Omorovicza's beautiful Queen of Hungary Mist. This is a beautiful hydrating spray that I use after exfoliating toning...
02/01/2014
Exclusive: MIO launches today
Any brand that has the motto 'Fit Skin For Life' is OK by me. I know from the emails I receive that many of you will have used Mama...
01/01/2014
Stocking Filler. Beauty Works West.
Beauty Works West is my favourite spa in London and if you haven't been, you should add it to your list. They are also my 'landlady'. And they agreed to...
22/12/2013
Finishing up.
I'm leaving the Giveaways and Stocking Fillers that are still open available until this Friday. I have things scheduled and want to take the time to relax this week without...
22/12/2013
We broke the PC
Well, I didn't, HE DID. I tried to post the latest giveaway this evening. Alas, a certain young man has been hammering the space bar playing Minecraft and it has...
21/12/2013
12 Days. Day Three Winner....
The winner of the Charlotte Tilbury goodies is..... THE GUTTERMUTT (!) Thank you to everyone who entered and huge thanks to Charlotte Tilbury.
13/12/2013
Caroline Farrell Giveaway Winner
The winner of the Skype consultations with the brilliant Caroline Farrell is Tara Adamson. Thanks to everyone that entered and huge thanks to Caroline for being so generous. www.carolinefarrell.com
10/12/2013
Winter Skin - Clarins Blue Orchid Oil - bargain alert
I've mentioned the Clarins Rebalancing Oils numerous times on here, but during appointments this week I discovered that Escentual.com has them for significantly less than the official stockists at the...
05/12/2013
Marie Reynolds London Three Kings
Marie Reynolds is one of the nicest and hardest-working people in the industry. Her candle range is beautiful and the Three Kings Christmas release is no exception. A blend of...
05/12/2013
CODE VLM Winners
The 5 winners of the CODE VLM Mascara are: Kate78 Hayley Campbell BeautyH2T28 Carly Jade @ceejayell Thanks to everyone who entered. Please email your details to here to collect your...
05/12/2013
Winter Skin - Black Chicken Balm of Ages
Once upon a time there were some bloggers who went on a hen night to see Rock of Ages and almost got into a fight with the row of drunken...
04/12/2013
Things I will never be without again. Part One. Illamasqua VOW Pencil - Hall of Fame
My first ever Illamasqua post. Yes, yes I know, outside it's 2013, in my head it's 1982. THIS. You NEED this. Ignore the 'eye' part. This is one of those...
03/12/2013
The Experts. The Nutritionist. Caroline Farrell - and the chance to win a consultation.
A couple of weeks ago I had an appointment with nutritionist Caroline Farrell. It was so inspiring and full of useful information that I asked Caroline to share her wisdom...
03/12/2013
Clinic Lessons. November.
During my appointments I keep a running record of things that I find myself repeating, or that seem to need clarifying - or that I have just become aware of...
03/12/2013
Beautique GWP
I'm quite liking the trend of retailers doing a gift with purchase as opposed to just individual brands - they have more clout, more influence on their big brands -...
28/11/2013
CODE VLM Mascara
I, like everyone, am on the perpetual search for the ultimate mascara - and whilst I don't think I'll ever stop trying new ones, I do have a few that...
28/11/2013
The Experts. The Brands. Nicola Elliott - NEOM
Nicola Elliott is the Founder of NEOM Luxury Organics - a lifestyle brand that has literally exploded in the last couple of years and has huge fans in...
26/11/2013
HER TSV on QVC
That's a LOT of THREELETTERWORDS in a post title I know - but for fans of HER haircare - just a heads up that the TSV of the above products...
26/11/2013
The Experts. The Makeup Artists. Wayne Goss
Ah Mr Goss. Such loveliness. Wayne Goss is that rare thing in the industry, a true pro who keeps his feet planted firmly on the ground. No airs and...
21/11/2013
Beauty Myths No.4 - Lemon Juice
Source This is directly posted for Pinterest. 'Adding lemon juice to your cleanser will exfoliate your skin!' No, it won't. 'Applying lemon juice to your skin will help your pigmentation!'...
19/11/2013
Space NK Wish List Event
I can't believe I haven't blogged in over a week. I knew I was busy but REALLY - where does the time go? SO: let's crack on with some loveliness....
18/11/2013
Give and Makeup Shoebox Campaign and new posting address
I usually keep Give and Makeup separate from the blog but its that time of year again and we have just kicked off our Shoebox Campaign for the children in...
08/11/2013
AERIN Rose Hand and Body Cream
This is one of those 'had it in mind for ages but never managed to blog about it' posts. Since I've been doing the skin consultations I've had to wash...
07/11/2013
Cheat Sheet - Sudden breakouts - what to do and what to do it with
Last week happened to be half term and coincided with me falling off the 'face' wagon. You know what I mean, you drink things you know you shouldn't (coke), eat...
06/11/2013
The Body Shop Facial Massager
You need this. £6.00 from The Body Shop. £6.00! Use it to get the cellulite off your face. Those of you that suffer from cystic lumps and bumps under the...
06/11/2013
Clarins Extra-Comfort Cleansing Cream - discontinued
Friends. Following on from last week's rant about Darphin Purifying Balm being chucked on the bonfire, news reaches me that one of my all-time favourite 'go-to' cleansers is no longer....
05/11/2013
Discontinuing products. Please discuss with your clients first!
Today, dear readers, I bring news of a grave nature. If this was a telegram, it would be trimmed in black.It would seem that Darphin have taken the decision to...
01/11/2013
Fortnum & Mason Candle Room
Total eye candy post. I popped into Fortnum's for a meeting last week and had my first proper look at the Candle Room. Sigh. Every single smell you could wish...
29/10/2013
Jane Scrivner Nourishing Cleanser - Hall of Fame
A couple of weeks ago I spoke on a panel at Professional Beauty Manchester about changing trends in the industry. Jane Scrivner was on the panel with me and when...
28/10/2013
Beauty Myths No.3 - Cleansing in the AM
'Do I really need to cleanse my face in the morning?' I've been asked this a lot recently - a lot. On the blog, on twitter, on Instagram. In all...
25/10/2013
Legology Air-lite Daily Lift for Legs
Here's the thing: Mum was a model, Dad was a goalkeeper. When the Sweet Baby Jesus was dishing out my body parts I got the Maternal bosom and waist -...
17/10/2013
The Experts. The Facialists. Amanda Lacey.
I'm so frequently asked about favourite brands and facialists that I figured it was time to start showcasing them a little more. If I was forced to pick one...
17/10/2013