Beauty Industry
![KATE SOMERVILLE IN THE UK!](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_0050-conv-800x534.jpg?v=1715845701&width=533)
KATE SOMERVILLE IN THE UK!
Hi Everyone, Massive thanks to Kate and her brilliant team for making time to do this – they weren’t in town long and it was hugely appreciated. Kate Somerville are...
11/02/2018
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UPDATES NO.8
Hi Everyone! OK first things first: if you missed the podcast that Nadine and I recorded with Emma Guns last week, there's time to listen to Part One before Part...
09/02/2018
![JOSH WOOD TWITTER Q&A](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_0031-800x534.jpg?v=1715845699&width=533)
JOSH WOOD TWITTER Q&A
Hi Everyone! As promised, Josh's Q&A from Twitter. Thank you for the lovely feedback on the first video with Josh, here in case you missed it: https://youtu.be/aSFYgvZ2bt8 Also, we are...
08/02/2018
![JOSH WOOD - KING OF COLOUR](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_0029-800x534.jpg?v=1715845700&width=533)
JOSH WOOD - KING OF COLOUR
Hi All! Josh is literally one of the nicest men in the industry and is absolutely the man to see for colour. We also filmed a Twitter Q&A that I...
05/02/2018
![JILLIAN DEMPSEY](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_8824-800x969.jpg?v=1715845695&width=533)
JILLIAN DEMPSEY
Hi All! Firstly, I owe Jillian an apology. This was filmed before Christmas (as you'll see) and then as we know, I got sick and now we're in February and...
04/02/2018
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Oh Pack It In Part 1
I love the internet. Most of the time. Some of the time I look at the screen and sigh inwardly, plotting just how quickly I can push something into the...
31/01/2018
![HANNAH MARTIN - She's back!](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen-Shot-2018-01-21-at-08_57_25-1440x771.jpg?v=1715845689&width=533)
HANNAH MARTIN - She's back!
Hi All! It took us a while, but we finally managed to get our diaries to work. This was filmed shortly before Hannah gave birth to a very healthy baby...
21/01/2018
![TRINNY WOODALL and TRINNY LONDON OVERVIEW](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_1899_6cd6bb6b-8289-4e40-8774-d30370ca74d4.jpg?v=1715845684&width=533)
TRINNY WOODALL and TRINNY LONDON OVERVIEW
Hi Everyone! I finally got Trinny onto MY turf! Enjoy! Trinny London: https://trinnylondon.com/ Trinny and Susannah on OPRAH! SO FREAKING ENVIOUS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkIwGItISHw Trinny & Susannah Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSeb-TTK-KE8vqAw2EHc6w My stripey makeup...
10/12/2017
![CHRISTMAS TIT-TEES FOR #GIRLvsCANCER](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_5754-1440x2160.jpg?v=1715845693&width=533)
CHRISTMAS TIT-TEES FOR #GIRLvsCANCER
Callie, Lauren et moi I've known Lauren since she was a kid. She is part of my nieces' (we have a lot of them..) closest circle of friends. Last year...
06/12/2017
![GIVE AND MAKEUP SHOEBOX CAMPAIGN - London has re-opened.](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/BOX-A-SMILE-BANNER-1250x400_LEFT.jpg?v=1715845682&width=533)
GIVE AND MAKEUP SHOEBOX CAMPAIGN - London has re-opened.
Hi All! It's that time of year again - Give and Makeup is now accepting donations for London and Wales via the addresses below. To recap on what we need/accept,...
27/11/2017
![Zelens Brand Overview](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen-Shot-2017-11-22-at-07_14_09-1440x813.jpg?v=1715845215&width=533)
Zelens Brand Overview
Hi Everyone! I said I would put a LOT of info in the description box so give me a shout if I forgot anything. Z Detox Clarifying Foaming Cleanser PHA...
22/11/2017
![Smokey Eye with Lisa Potter-Dixon](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/4Y2A0616-1440x960.jpg?v=1715845690&width=533)
Smokey Eye with Lisa Potter-Dixon
Hi Everyone! Details from the video are below as promised: Lisa's channel: Lisa/YouTube My eye surgery video: My Eye Surgery Story Anton's Paso Doble - SCD/hysterical :) Products used: Nip...
21/11/2017
![THE PERFECT BROW FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE WITH LISA POTTER-DIXON](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen-Shot-2017-11-16-at-18_16_40.png?v=1715845681&width=533)
THE PERFECT BROW FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE WITH LISA POTTER-DIXON
Hi Everyone! She's back. Lisa gives a quick 'How-To' for the perfect brow. Hope you enjoy! RAWHIIDE!!!! And just to be completely clear: Yes, Lisa works for Benefit but they...
16/11/2017
![WHEN BAD PACKAGING HAPPENS TO GREAT PRODUCTS](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_4673-800x534.jpg?v=1715845679&width=533)
WHEN BAD PACKAGING HAPPENS TO GREAT PRODUCTS
Hi Everyone! Thank you for your input on social media - more to come. #LOVETHEJUICEHATETHEPACKAGING Products mentioned: The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil - http://bit.ly/2ztn04b Emma Hardie Moringa Balm...
11/11/2017
![Quick School Run Makeup with Lisa Potter-Dixon](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen-Shot-2017-11-06-at-20_59_19.png?v=1715845681&width=533)
Quick School Run Makeup with Lisa Potter-Dixon
Hi Everyone! It's a miracle we got anything done - we had a scream. Lisa can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgyg_oLn9b59uZixj3hbhg Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisa_benefit/ Products used: Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow...
07/11/2017
![MLM Selling](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/download.jpg?v=1715845689&width=533)
MLM Selling
A few years ago I wrote this post about 'Brands you won't see reviewed on here'. It included brands that I just don't rate*, and some MLM (multi-level marketing) brands....
30/10/2017
![Upcoming Brand Overviews and requests](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/Bradley_171025_0663-1440x960.jpg?v=1715845680&width=533)
Upcoming Brand Overviews and requests
Firstly, thank you to those of you that came out this week for the Dennis Gross event in Kensington. I'm looking forward to seeing you in Leeds this week and...
29/10/2017
![#thatsnotme - Ageism in the Beauty Industry continued..](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/42e8.jpg?v=1715845681&width=533)
#thatsnotme - Ageism in the Beauty Industry continued..
Firstly, thank you for the huge support of the ageism post. We've been talking about it in industry circles for a long time, and although it's ridiculous that we have...
27/10/2017
![BEAUTY MYTH - Cetaphil and Coconut Oil do not a healthy skin make](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_8146_2017-10.jpg?v=1715845207&width=533)
BEAUTY MYTH - Cetaphil and Coconut Oil do not a healthy skin make
I used this model because she had good skin when she sat down, not to make an example of her! When we were backstage at LFW, one thing that we...
23/10/2017
![In Conversation with Dr Howard Murad M.D. FAAD](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen-Shot-2017-10-21-at-16_23_30-800x625.png?v=1715845681&width=533)
In Conversation with Dr Howard Murad M.D. FAAD
Hi Everyone, Firstly, I owe a big apology to Dr Murad and his lovely team. This was filmed back in the summer and then I lost the footage on a...
22/10/2017
![Beauty Q&A with Emily Weiss from Glossier!](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/4Y2A0606-1-thumbnail-1440x849.jpg?v=1715845693&width=533)
Beauty Q&A with Emily Weiss from Glossier!
Hi Everyone! Glossier launches in the UK tomorrow, 9th October. http://bit.ly/2z5yqbe Emily talking about Glossier/Into The Gloss as a business model - https://youtu.be/MyRQsK6sf3w My previous overview video - Glossier/Milk Overview...
08/10/2017
![Charitable donations - How much actually goes to the cause?](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/Charity-Jar-1440x754.jpg?v=1715845677&width=533)
Charitable donations - How much actually goes to the cause?
As we reach the end of Gynaecological Cancer month (September, despite some strange posts lately on social media), we hit October. It's that time again. Out come the pink products,...
02/10/2017
![ATTENTION DUBLINERS - Incoming!](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/SS-Blog-802x402-7-800x402.jpg?v=1715845675&width=533)
ATTENTION DUBLINERS - Incoming!
DUBLIN!!!! Amanda, the brilliant Pixi team and I are heading your way next weekend. We'll be talking about all things skincare/Pixi/football/SVU/tea strength* and more. For your free tickets you can...
24/09/2017
![48: Facials backstage at LFW, Michael Kors Launch Party and The Body Shop at Home Conference](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_0091-1440x960.jpg?v=1715845675&width=533)
48: Facials backstage at LFW, Michael Kors Launch Party and The Body Shop at Home Conference
Hi Everyone! Busy old couple of weeks - I didn't have time to edit last weekend so it's a long one! Some extra photos from the week underneath the video...
24/09/2017
![Tools of the Trade - Gauze Swabs](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_7449-800x1034.png?v=1715845675&width=533)
Tools of the Trade - Gauze Swabs
This may seem random - but when I was packing for backstage facials at LFW yesterday it occurred to me that some of our gear may be useful to you...
19/09/2017
![AVON update - International Launch Dates & Ingredients](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_0040-800x613_2cdec627-53f5-4b97-9b7a-8db6f7e3d2a8.jpg?v=1715845674&width=533)
AVON update - International Launch Dates & Ingredients
Right lovely people. I've done some research and have some dates for you. So here's your area and time of launch: Market reference/Month CE - October EE - October IMED...
19/09/2017
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Kate Somerville Brand Overview
Hi Everyone! Finally: a much-requested overview of my favourite Kate Somerville products. I could easily have added another five to this with minimal effort. Products shown: Goat Milk Cleanser (no...
14/09/2017
![VLOG 47](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_7228-800x610.jpg?v=1715845673&width=533)
VLOG 47
Hi Everyone! Well the kids are back to school and I'm back to vlogging. Thank you to everyone in The Body Shop in Leeds for having me - and see...
10/09/2017
![Vlog 46](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/Thumbnail-1440x1082.jpg?v=1715845658&width=533)
Vlog 46
It's a long one. Spanning Gleam's Summer Party, backstage with that lot from Pixi in Liverpool, Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks in Hyde Park and a Charlotte Tilbury dinner. See...
13/07/2017
![What I'm Loving - Makeup | 1](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_4295-1440x808.jpg?v=1715845663&width=533)
What I'm Loving - Makeup | 1
Hi All! Featured in this video: My nails are The Thrill of Brazil – OPI Gel. My top: J Crew - http://bit.ly/2r6oxWl Tarte Shape Tape - http://bit.ly/2spwwSz Pixi Pat Away...
11/06/2017
![What I'm Loving: Skincare | 2 | Ad | June 2017](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_4278-1440x808.jpg?v=1715845664&width=533)
What I'm Loving: Skincare | 2 | Ad | June 2017
Hi Everyone! A few current faves for your perusal.. :) Hope you enjoy. This video contains paid for advertorial from Clinique. Belif Cleansing Gel Oil Enriched - http://bit.ly/2s4pLp4 - Sephora...
06/06/2017
![SKINCARE Q&A 2 - JUNE 2017](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_4265-1440x808.jpg?v=1715845663&width=533)
SKINCARE Q&A 2 - JUNE 2017
Hi All! Nail Polish - OPI The Thrill of Brazil Gel Top - J Crew - http://bit.ly/2s35Er7 Topics covered and at what point: Previous skincare Q&A - https://youtu.be/7qyehkYwxXc...
03/06/2017
![SKINCARE Q&A 1 - MAY 2017](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_4413-1440x1917.jpg?v=1715845212&width=533)
SKINCARE Q&A 1 - MAY 2017
Hi All! OK - this is approximately a quarter of the length it should have been. My camera died and stopped recording 8 minutes in so I'm re-filming the rest...
31/05/2017
![VLOG 41 & questions needed for skincare Q&A!](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/maxresdefault-800x450.jpg?v=1715845663&width=533)
VLOG 41 & questions needed for skincare Q&A!
Morning All! Hope you have a lovely Bank Holiday. See you later in the week. I'm filming a second part to my skincare Q&A this week so do please leave...
29/05/2017
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Personal Q&A 1
Hi All! I know a lot of you are only here for the beauty, but just in case some of you are interested in a little more 'behind the scenes'...
25/05/2017
![HOW I'M DEALING WITH MY PIGMENTATION](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_4140-800x507.jpg?v=1715845212&width=533)
HOW I'M DEALING WITH MY PIGMENTATION
Hi All, Some things to bear in mind before we get going: I am completely makeup free in this video - please be kind. Also, air con is broken so...
20/05/2017
![VLOG 35](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/THUMBNAIL-35-1440x720.jpg?v=1715845655&width=533)
VLOG 35
Hi Everyone! Shorter vlog this week as we're in Florida by the time you are reading this (not all of us, just the little ones). I won't be uploading for...
02/04/2017
![MyShowcase and a ton of product chat | VLOG 34](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/PicMonkey-Image-1440x732.jpg?v=1715845653&width=533)
MyShowcase and a ton of product chat | VLOG 34
Hi Everyone! This week started with me laid up (very grumpily) for three days, then kicked in with an insanely fun appearance at MyShowcase’s Brand Training where I met over...
26/03/2017
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Clinique Personal Appearance
Hello lovely people! Just popping in to tell you I am doing a PA with Clinique next week in Oxford Street, Central London. Come along to John Lewis on Wednesday...
23/03/2017
![VLOG 33](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/PicMonkey-Collage-1440x720.jpg?v=1715845650&width=533)
VLOG 33
Hi Everyone! OK - if you want to skip the C2C Festival in it's entirety, when you get to 4:20 you need to skip to: 12:49. You're welcome. ;) (But...
19/03/2017
![Skincare Favourites No.1 | March 2017](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_3969-3-1440x820.jpg?v=1715845650&width=533)
Skincare Favourites No.1 | March 2017
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to YouTube! See the video and all links below. See you this weekend for more. What I’m wearing: Zara Pink Sweatshirt - http://bit.ly/2kGLP25 Nails – OPI...
09/03/2017
![Third Party/Grey Market/Discounting](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/discount-resized-600-1_8c832917-e921-4e64-b0ba-4926bc9ee4b4.png?v=1715845218&width=533)
Third Party/Grey Market/Discounting
Just to briefly touch on what I mentioned on Instagram last night: I get tagged in a lot of posts on social and I've recently noticed a significant shift towards...
01/03/2017
![Behind The Scenes with Teresa Tarmey - Fractional Treatments](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/SalonMainImage1100.jpg?v=1715845645&width=533)
Behind The Scenes with Teresa Tarmey - Fractional Treatments
Hi Everyone! We thought that a Behind The Scenes treatment video that was more vlog than clinical might be fun. The topic of this one is Fractional, more of which...
05/02/2017
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VLOG 32 - PART 1 (Routines, pre-Xmas rush and cats!)
Hi All! Sorry I've been away for so long. Getting back in my groove now. I split the last month into two vlogs and tried to edit it down as...
30/01/2017
![Store Review - Detox Market, L.A.](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_1985-1440x1080.jpg?v=1715845644&width=533)
Store Review - Detox Market, L.A.
Address: 8380 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048 +1 (323) 782-0421 Opening Hours? Mon-Sun: 10am - 6pm Website: www.thedetoxmarket.com How do they describe themselves? ‘Green beauty brands to detoxify your...
29/01/2017
![Store Review - Violet Grey, L.A.](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_0757-e1485441275135.jpg?v=1715845643&width=533)
Store Review - Violet Grey, L.A.
*Violet Grey sent a very nice email apologising and inviting us back to the store shorty after this post went live and we greatly appreciate the gesture. Address: 8452 MELROSE...
28/01/2017
![Welcome to 2017 and the new CarolineHirons.com](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_8324.jpg?v=1715845640&width=533)
Welcome to 2017 and the new CarolineHirons.com
Why things have changed: Honestly? I was bored senseless of the old format and it was making me not want to blog. When I removed my beloved Nana from the...
03/01/2017
![James Corbett Hair](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_7639_4f08efec-4dd9-430a-8f9e-1cd989530f41.jpg?v=1715845325&width=533)
James Corbett Hair
My gorgeous UK (and non-US) readers need to bear with while I work myself through some recent New York activity! On my recent trip to the Big Apple I was...
17/10/2016