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

THIS MORNING - TOP EYE PRODUCT PICKS

THIS MORNING - TOP EYE PRODUCT PICKS

ALL PRODUCTS FEATURED ON LAST WEEK’S THIS MORNING - TOP EYE PRODUCT PICKS: Glossier Bubblewrap Eye + Lip Plumping Cream, £23: https://bit.ly/3kbqf4B Curél Moisture Eye Zone Essence, £22.50: https://bit.ly/3m5cS6x La...

22/10/2020

EYES ON THE PRIZE

EYES ON THE PRIZE

Eye creams for the win! Find the original IGTV here: IGTV Curel Moisture Eye Zone Cream: https://bit.ly/3m5cS6x La Roche Posay Hydraphase Intense: https://bit.ly/2HfvRfq AHC Real Eye Cream For Face: https://bit.ly/3bRHUJC...

22/10/2020

TEN YEARS OF ACIDS

TEN YEARS OF ACIDS

TOP ACIDS FROM 10 YEARS – original IGTV here: www.instagram.com/tv Then... Pixi Glow Tonic: https://bit.ly/2SFomRv Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic: https://bit.ly/3da3awa Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 1970: https://bit.ly/2R8fMKt Dr Dennis Gross Alpha...

19/10/2020

AHC AQUALURONIC SKINCARE | AD

AHC AQUALURONIC SKINCARE | AD

Korean aesthetic experts Essen (AHC) launched into the UK this Spring, finally bringing their well-known, affordable and highly adaptable range to our shores. Founded in 1999, AHC is based on...

09/10/2020

MY JOHN LEWIS X HANNAH MARTIN BEAUTY BOX

MY JOHN LEWIS X HANNAH MARTIN BEAUTY BOX

My lovely Hannah Martin has released a Limited Edition box with John Lewis - collating some of her favourite brands and their products into one easy to use routine. Set...

06/10/2020

TEN YEARS OF CLEANSERS

TEN YEARS OF CLEANSERS

TOP CLEANSERS FROM 10 YEARS - original IGTV here: www.instagram.com/tv While these do not necessarily represent my favourite cleansers of all time (although some of them most definitely are), they...

05/10/2020

BANILA CO CLEAN IT ZERO CLEANSING BALM ORIGINAL

BANILA CO CLEAN IT ZERO CLEANSING BALM ORIGINAL

What type of cleanser is it? Cleansing Balm. This is the original version. It comes in three other variations: revitalising, purifying and nourishing. Who is it for? All skin types,...

03/10/2020

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THIS MORNING - TRANSITIONING INTO AUTUMN SKIN

ALL PRODUCTS FEATURED ON THIS WEEK’S THIS MORNING: The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm- £9.99: https://bit.ly/3cS5aJw Dr Jart Ceramidin Cream Mist - £13.00: https://bit.ly/3naMtFI Murad Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel -...

02/10/2020

PIXI CLARITY RANGE | AD*

PIXI CLARITY RANGE | AD*

Good LORD you people are desperate for more info on Pixi's new (ish) Clarity range. I know I know. Sorry for the delay. Jeez. Let's get straight to the point:...

24/09/2020

MINTD BOX x VOTARY

MINTD BOX x VOTARY

I think this is my favourite of the Mintd Collections so far. I love Votary, I love Mintd, so what's not to like? And it's been done so beautifully.. If...

17/09/2020

LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PINK SKINCARE!

LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PINK SKINCARE!

Hello lovely folks. Just to let you know that Waterstones have a Limited Edition, SIGNED, pink version of my book available at the end of October. I think this graphic...

17/09/2020

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THIS MORNING - MASKNE

All products featured on this week's This Morning: CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser : https://bit.ly/39k12i5 Skin & Me: www.skinandme.com Slip Face Masks: https://bit.ly/33yQ6Mu PIXI Clarity Tonic: https://bit.ly/2Rr1F2X The Ordinary Salicylic Acid...

17/09/2020

ATEH JEWEL X SPACE NK THE GLOW BOX

ATEH JEWEL X SPACE NK THE GLOW BOX

Ah when two of my favourites come together..! My beautiful friend Ateh Jewel has just released her colab Glow Box with Space NK. The exclusive limited edition box contains 8...

15/09/2020

SUNDAY RILEY UPDATE - UK WEBSITE LAUNCH AND 30% OFFER

SUNDAY RILEY UPDATE - UK WEBSITE LAUNCH AND 30% OFFER

OK FREAKS LOOK LIVELY: The UK-facing site that you have been waiting for is uk.sundayriley.com and it launches at 5pm tomorrow (28th August). Your code is HIRONS30 and is active...

27/08/2020

SUMMER FRIDAYS SOFT RESET AHA EXFOLIATING SOLUTION

SUMMER FRIDAYS SOFT RESET AHA EXFOLIATING SOLUTION

This is a three-in-one nighttime treatment that exfoliates, brightens and may help reduce the appearance of pores. Used in the evening, this is a concentrated solution of 16% AHA’s including...

25/08/2020

THE HOW-TO VIDEOS

THE HOW-TO VIDEOS

The How-To videos that I filmed Live on Instagram are now up on YouTube as requested:

25/08/2020

E-BOOK FROM #CHSUMMERKITS 2020

E-BOOK FROM #CHSUMMERKITS 2020

You can permanently access the E-BOOK for the #CHSUMMERKITS 2020 here: SUMMER KITS E-BOOK

14/08/2020

AND THE #CHSUMMERKITS ARE LIVE!

AND THE #CHSUMMERKITS ARE LIVE!

YOU CAN NOW PURCHASE THE #CHSUMMERKITS ON THE STORE HERE: carolinehirons.store ALL INFO IS IN THE STORE VIA THE DOWNLOADABLE EBOOK. GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU…! KIT 1 (contains 11...

14/08/2020

THE #CHSUMMERKITS ARE HERE!

THE #CHSUMMERKITS ARE HERE!

Hi Everyone! The Summer Kits go on sale here on 14th August at 10am (UK time). Details are after the video: That will also have the e-book in it for...

13/08/2020

BEAUTY BACKED - LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE UK GOVERNMENT

BEAUTY BACKED - LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE UK GOVERNMENT

HI EVERYONE! This was sent to the government this evening. Thank you to all that signed, the full, live, updated list will be available on beautybacked.com from tomorrow morning. We...

12/08/2020

THE BODY SHOP NEW CAMOMILE SUMPTUOUS CLEANSING BUTTER 20ml MINI AND SAMPLING OFFER| AD

THE BODY SHOP NEW CAMOMILE SUMPTUOUS CLEANSING BUTTER 20ml MINI AND SAMPLING OFFER| AD

Regular readers will know that I have long championed the cleansing capabilities of The Body Shop's Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter. It is mentioned more than once in my book. Since...

11/08/2020

BEAUTY BACKED

BEAUTY BACKED

All information about Beauty Backed’s campaign can be found here: https://beautybacked.com/ Let’s protect the Beauty industry we all know and love. Let’s Back Beauty. The Beauty Backed initiative launches today,...

03/08/2020

CURÉL MOISTURE FACIAL LOTION ENRICH | AD

CURÉL MOISTURE FACIAL LOTION ENRICH | AD

I cannot believe it's been 9 months since I first posted about Curel launching into the UK market. A quick reminder of the basics: Curél is the No.1 brand for...

01/08/2020

LANCASTER BEAUTY SUNCARE & GOLDEN TAN MAXIMIZER | AD

LANCASTER BEAUTY SUNCARE & GOLDEN TAN MAXIMIZER | AD

I can't believe that it was only in doing the research for this post that I learned about Lancaster's connection to Princess Grace of Monaco. What does that have to...

31/07/2020

MICHELLE DOHERTY, ALPHA-H

MICHELLE DOHERTY, ALPHA-H

About 6 months into starting this blog I was introduced to Michelle Doherty and her brand, Alpha-H. Michelle was funny, gregarious, generous, appropriately loud, had no problem telling people when...

28/07/2020

PIXI CURRENT FAVES | AD

PIXI CURRENT FAVES | AD

Hi Everyone! If you're not new around here, you will know that I have a long-standing relationship with Pixi. It started back in 2012, when I went to a blogger...

25/07/2020

BONDI SANDS SPF 50+ LOTIONS | AD

BONDI SANDS SPF 50+ LOTIONS | AD

OK SPF TIME FOLKS. With the hope that we haven't seen the best of our summer in the UK, and as we are allowed more and more to get out...

23/07/2020

FARMACY CLEAN BEE ULTRA-GENTLE FACIAL CLEANSER

FARMACY CLEAN BEE ULTRA-GENTLE FACIAL CLEANSER

This is a fairly soothing facial cleanser, suitable for everyday use, either second in the PM or a morning cleanse (for me..) Suitable for all skin types, especially appropriate for...

18/07/2020

KATE SOMERVILLE  DELIKATE RECOVERY RANGE | AD

KATE SOMERVILLE DELIKATE RECOVERY RANGE | AD

I can't remember the last time I had as many questions about a new launch as I have experienced with Kate Somerville's DeliKate. The DeliKate Collection is now available in...

13/07/2020

SUMMER FRIDAYS CC ME SERUM

SUMMER FRIDAYS CC ME SERUM

I’ve been neglecting the blog lately and putting quick posts up on Instagram, so figured it was time to go back and you know…BLOG. The Summer Fridays CC ME Serum...

10/07/2020

STRIVECTIN | AD

STRIVECTIN | AD

Hi All! Now: if you are my age (or a little bit younger, OBVS), you will remember when StriVectin launched with much noise and fanfare into the industry back in...

06/07/2020

BOOKMARKS AND CLEANSERS AND MUGS - THE STORE IS OPEN!

BOOKMARKS AND CLEANSERS AND MUGS - THE STORE IS OPEN!

CAROLINE HIRONS IN COLLABORATION WITH HOLY FLAPS Because we love them and why the fuck not. If you follow me on Instagram you can find the story behind the mugs...

03/07/2020

THIS MORNING - SUMMER SKIN CLINIC 24TH JUNE

THIS MORNING - SUMMER SKIN CLINIC 24TH JUNE

We’re about to go into another heatwave, which means some of us are going to see some changes to our skin. Changes we don’t really want. You might have started...

24/06/2020

REVELATIONS OF A MAG ADDICT - THE COVER STORY

REVELATIONS OF A MAG ADDICT - THE COVER STORY

If you've followed me for a long time you may know that I am a fully-fledged magazine addict. Ask Nadine Baggott. :) I currently subscribe to approx 20 mags, around...

17/06/2020

MINTD BOX x MZ SKIN | AD

MINTD BOX x MZ SKIN | AD

I've spoken about MINTD Box before. They are a luxury skincare and well-being subscription service based on a monthly or bi-monthly delivery of 4-5 full or deluxe sized products. Founded...

05/06/2020

AN UPDATE FROM ME AND BLACKOUT TUESDAY

AN UPDATE FROM ME AND BLACKOUT TUESDAY

What we are doing so far: I am donating 100% of my proceeds of the Pixi Double Cleanse for 2020 to Black Lives Matter. Pixi are matching my donation. The...

01/06/2020

DERMALOGICA RETINOL CLEARING OIL | AD

DERMALOGICA RETINOL CLEARING OIL | AD

The Dermalogica Retinol Clearing Oil is a brand new high-performance night oil combining retinol and salicylic acid into one formula. While the time-released retinol will help reduce visible signs of...

30/05/2020

INSTA LIVE NO.16: VITAMIN C PART ONE & TWO

INSTA LIVE NO.16: VITAMIN C PART ONE & TWO

VIT C PART 1: OSKIA Super C Capsules: https://bit.ly/2ZVDMGA SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Serum: https://bit.ly/3dWXXai Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Face Oil: https://bit.ly/3e43c8h KORA Organics Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum: https://bit.ly/2Tn3dfr Renee...

28/05/2020

INSTA LIVE NO.15: GENERAL UPDATE

INSTA LIVE NO.15: GENERAL UPDATE

My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Products mentioned: Sali Hughes Cult Beauty Box (Sold Out): https://bit.ly/2ZGEF52 Summer Fridays Super Amino Gel Cleanser: https://bit.ly/3bnZ5SY Josh Rosebrook...

27/05/2020

E-BOOK from Spring Kits

E-BOOK from Spring Kits

Apologies for the delay - I thought I had posted this after we went on sale! You can permanently access the E-book here: Spring Kits

26/05/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.14: NEWNESS & CHAT

Good Molecules Instant Cleansing Balm: https://bit.ly/2wTgcND Good Molecules Ultra-Hydrating Facial Oil: https://bit.ly/389VkPb Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum: https://bit.ly/2Vu1nvl Good Molecules Wake Up Eye Serum: https://bit.ly/3bvANGz Trader Joe’s Rose Facial Oil:...

21/05/2020

CHARLOTTE TILBURY EARLY ACCESS TO AIRBRUSH BRONZER!

CHARLOTTE TILBURY EARLY ACCESS TO AIRBRUSH BRONZER!

EARLY EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING LINK FOR AIRBRUSH BRONZER: AIRBRUSHBRONZER/CH for those of you that can't wait. The HUGE and gorgeous new Airbrush Bronzer is here and you have early access to...

19/05/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.12: LAYERING

My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Products mentioned: Murad Hydro-Dynamic Moisturiser: https://bit.ly/2nBIyHY OSKIA Super C Capsules: https://bit.ly/2ZVDMGA Dr Dennis Gross Stress Repair Face Cream: https://bit.ly/2xDgJDN...

18/05/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.11: NIGHTTIME ROUTINE AND MY SPOT

My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Products mentioned: Zelens PHA+ Bio Peel Resurfacing Pads: https://bit.ly/2Yib4OX Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming Mist: https://bit.ly/2VMVaKP Josh Rosebrook Hydrating...

11/05/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.10: BEAUTY CHAT

My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Products mentioned: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir: https://bit.ly/3eXIbgJ Mylee Acetone: https://bit.ly/2Yejwyr Plastic Nail Clips for Gel Polish...

09/05/2020

THE SPRING KITS HOW-TO

THE SPRING KITS HOW-TO

Please note the Kits are completely sold out. Thank you All! My book ‘Skincare’ is launched at the end of June – you can pre-order here: http://b.link/SkincareAR https://www.carolinehirons.com/2020/04/the-spring-kits-are-here.html See my...

08/05/2020

BRAND OFFERS FROM THE SPRING KITS

BRAND OFFERS FROM THE SPRING KITS

OK FOLKS: Thank you for your patience. You will find below the offers from the brilliant brands in the Spring Kits. As you will see, there are a couple of...

04/05/2020

SKIN ROCKS

SKIN ROCKS

Yesterday also saw the launch of Skin Rocks. Join us on Instagram and share your favourite products. You can use the hashtag SKINROCKS so that we can repost you. See...

02/05/2020