Caroline Hirons Blog

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

HARPER'S BAZAAR US - FACIALS

I contributed to an article titled ‘Can Facials Ruin Your Skin?’ in this month’s (Feb) US Harper’s mag. The tone is basically ‘be careful who you let touch your face’...

10/02/2018

CERAVE LAUNCHES IN THE UK

Good news! CeraVe finally launches in the UK on 5th March. Initially launching with 6 skus, (7 shortly thereafter), it will be on sale in Boots and some key e-tailers....

07/02/2018

AFFORDABLE ACIDS

After the Glossier post I received almost 500 comments in less than 24 hours, a lot of them asking for info on more affordable acids. I would start by saying...

30/01/2018

GLOSSIER SOLUTION

Describe the brand in three words (sentences?) Young. Trendy. Good. Who is it for? The brand: teens – late 20s. This particular product: Hard to recommend for anyone. What’s in...

29/01/2018

BEAUTY MYTHS NO.21 - GLITTER

OK this is not so much a 'myth', as it is just a.. I don't know who started it. I don't care. It needs to end. And end now. Glitter...

28/01/2018

TERESA TARMEY LAUNCH

Hi Everyone! So excited to show you Teresa's new product launch. It's available now on TeresaTarmey.com The kit contains: 50ml Lactic Acid 6 x Peptide Solution 6ml (3ml per treatment...

25/01/2018

ELIZABETH ARDEN SUPERSTART GIVEAWAY

The penultimate giveaway is from Elizabeth Arden, who are offering 10 lucky winners their beautiful Superstart Skin Renewal Sets including the original bestseller, Skin Renewal Booster, along with the two...

23/01/2018

DCL SKINCARE GIVEAWAY

Today's giveaway is from the brilliant DCL and contains the following: C-Scape Enzymatic Gel Cleanser C-Scape High Potency Night Booster 30 C-Scape High Potency Eye Treatment Multi Action Penta Peel...

22/01/2018

JANUARY LABS GIVEAWAY

HOWDY! Well we're nearing the end of the giveaways now, but they're not slowing down in terms of excellence. Today's offering comes from January Labs, the brilliant brand out of...

19/01/2018

PESTLE & MORTAR RECOVER EYE CREAM

Describe the brand in three words (sentences?) Irish. Mid-range pricing. Simple but very effective. Who is it for? All eyes. What’s in it? Aqua, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol,...

15/01/2018

DERMALOGICA ULTRACALMING CLEANSER

Describe the brand in three words. American. Simple (not an insult). Easy-to-use. Who is it for? Everyone. Especially good for reactive, sensitised or over-processed skins. What’s in it? Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetearyl...

05/12/2017

Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream

Who is it for? Dry/dehydrated skins. What’s in it? Glycerin, Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Camphor, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Hydrogenated...

03/12/2017

REN Brand Overview and 25% offer

Hi Everyone! REN are offering you all 25% off your order from today 03/12/2017 through to 10/12/2017 at 11:59pm GMT. Use the code CAROLINE25 when prompted at checkout. (Excludes bundles,...

03/12/2017

WELEDA SKIN FOOD

Describe the brand in three words.Natural. Plants. Heritage. Who is it for?Dry, rough, dehydrated skins. People suffering from rosacea, cracked skin and dermatitis. Weather-chapped. Pissed off faces. What’s in it?Water...

02/12/2017

Alpha-H Vitamin B with Copper Tripeptide

Who is it for? Anyone with dry, dull, dehydrated or sluggish skin. What’s in it? Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Ferulic...

01/12/2017

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

VOTARY BRAND OVERVIEW

Hi Everyone! Products mentioned in this video: Cleansing Oil Rose Geranium & Apricot - http://www.votary.co.uk/product/cleansing-oil-rose-geranium-apricot/ Face Oil Jasmine and Calendula - suitable for sensitive, oil-prone, morning use under makeup -...

19/11/2017

OSKIA Brand Overview

My 'random' face. Hi Everyone! Firstly, apologies for the lack of posting everywhere this week. I literally haven't posted one pic on Instagram! Work is busy and family life was...

05/11/2017

Merumaya Brand Overview

I am aware I look slightly deranged in this picture. Hi Everyone! More info on Merumaya can be found here: https://merumaya.com/pages/the-merumaya-difference The products I picked out are below. All are...

29/10/2017

Facial Cryo with Teresa Tarmey

Hi Everyone! Remember the missing SD card with the Murad video? This was on it too! I now have a new system to prevent it happening again - obvs. ANYWAYYY:...

26/10/2017

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

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!

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

Votary X Liberty London et moi

Gorgeous people. I know it may seem like I have fallen off the face of the Earth but I promise there is a wealth of goodness coming. I've moved offices...

05/10/2017

EMMA HARDIE BRAND OVERVIEW

Apparently this is what I would look like if I shaved. Hi Everyone! Next up for the brand overview is Emma Hardie, who made one of the first products I...

27/09/2017

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

Retinol Update | September 2017

Hi Everyone! Brief update on vitamin A and usage/formulas etc.. I'm working LFW tomorrow so give me a chance to answer your questions please. :) Things mentioned in this video:...

17/09/2017

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

Tried & Tested: AVON ANEW Reversalist Infinite Effects Night Treatment Cream | Ad

So FINALLY: the cream I've been sitting on for 8 months is here and I can talk about it! Avon's Infinite Effects is released today and is currently on offer...

07/09/2017

Clarins New Double Serum and my All-Time Favourites! #ad

I hope you enjoy this video. I wanted to up the ante and offer both in-depth information on the product in question and total transparency for you the viewer. When...

27/08/2017

Shiva Rose - Rose Facial Oil

Describe the brand in three words. Hippy. 'Clean'. 'Vibrations'. Who is it for? Any skin except those with known problems with essential oil, although I would lean toward maturer skins...

16/08/2017

When Instagram gives you the rage.

I started this little corner of the internet in 2010 in response to friends on Twitter telling me to stop trying to explain how to cleanse in 140 characters and...

12/08/2017

Glossier Invisible Shield SPF35

Always apply SPF at least 20 minutes before going outside unless otherwise stated. Always apply last after moisturiser, before makeup - unless otherwise stated. Reapply after swimming or excessive sweating....

01/08/2017

Jordan Samuel Skin Etoile with Retinol Treatment Oil and reader offer

Describe the brand in three words. Small. Trustworthy. USA. Who is it for? All skins, particularly those interested in reversing signs of ageing without irritation. What’s in it? Organic Prunus...

12/07/2017

Glossier Priming Moisturizer

Who is it for? All skins What’s in it? Aqua/Water/Eau, Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Phenyl...

11/07/2017

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