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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
SPACE NK NATIONWIDE EVENT - THE EXPLORER GIFT
Heads UP everyone! This is the gift going straight in your basket from tomorrow when you spend over £175.00 (200€ in ROI) at any SpaceNK store or online at spacenk.com....
08/05/2018
BRAND OVERVIEW REQUESTS
Hi Everyone, Just a quick one to ask for your next requests for brand overview videos. Balance Me is coming soon, and then I'm looking at Tata, May, Josh, Jordan...
07/05/2018
DR.JART+ CICAPAIR TIGER GRASS NIGHTLY RE.PAIR MASK
Who is it for? It says all skin types, but I would avoid if you are acnaic. I think it could be problematic. What kind of mask is it? A...
07/05/2018
BLOOM AND BLOSSOM ROALD DAHL BFG COLLECTION
So this one was a no-brainer for our family. My elder boys are total Roald Dahl obsessives and grew up reading and watching all of his works. The BFG in...
06/05/2018
MARC JACOBS UNDER(COVER) PERFECTING COCONUT FACE PRIMER
This one is the fault of Amanda Bell. She knows how obsessed I am with coconut and when we were in LA earlier this year she introduced me to this...
05/05/2018
CONSISTENCY: WHAT TO USE DAILY, WHAT TO 'DIP' IN AND OUT OF
Quick mini post: I’ve just finished the cleansing tour with Clarins and one of the recurring themes during the 121 time was confusion over what was safe/appropriate to mix and...
04/05/2018
PIXI BRAND OVERVIEW
Hi All! Thanks for watching – all products mentioned are below and all information can be found on https://pixibeauty.co.uk/collections/skintreats or .com depending on where you live…. Pixi are very kindly...
03/05/2018
THE EVE APPEAL GET LIPPY CAMPAIGN
Image courtesy of Amit and Naroop Hi Everyone! As many of you will know I am a long term Ambassador for The Eve Appeal, and as such am so thrilled...
02/05/2018
KATE SOMERVILLE COLD CREAM MOISTURIZING CLEANSER
What type of cleanser is it? Cold Cream – like it says on the jar. Think ‘what your grandmother may have used’. Who is it for? All skins except really...
01/05/2018
JANUARY OLDS FROM JANUARY LABS AND A 15% OFFER
HI Everyone! This is my final interview from the best week ever in LA last month. January was so gracious with her time and very patient with the SWAT team...
30/04/2018
BEAUTY INSIDER TAKEOVER | SELFRIDGES | 10-18 MAY
Hi lovely people! So this May Selfridges are holding a series of talks about all things beauty with a whole host of expert 'beauty insiders' including Terry Barber, Hannah Martin,...
22/04/2018
JORDAN SAMUEL
Hi Everyone! The wonderful Jordan’s products can be found here: https://jordansamuelskin.com/ Kate Somerville’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJMG-O_7IvA Kate’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complexion-Perfection-Ultimate-Beautiful-Hollywoods/dp/140192462X The views expressed on this site are the author's own and are...
16/04/2018
Q&A WITH STEPHANIE NICOLE - PART TWO - PART ONE IS ON HER CHANNEL
Hi All! Our Q&A is now up and ready. Enjoy! Part one can be found on Stef’s brilliant channel here: StefNicole/YouTube I’m fortunate enough to call Stephanie a friend, and...
13/04/2018
CLARINS TOUR AND AN UPDATE
OK I'M HERE I'M HERE. It's not my fault I swear - kids have three weeks off for Easter - THREE -the holiday is longer than Christmas for Cadbury's sake....
11/04/2018
UPDATES NO.11
Hi Everyone! I'm in NYC with the family for a break - and the genius techie that I am, I didn't upload Jordan's video before I left so that will...
05/04/2018
IAN MARBER - NUTRITIONIST
Hi Everyone! Huge thanks to Ian for joining me. More information on Ian can be found here: http://www.ianmarber.com/ To reiterate, Ian is not the nutritionist I consulted for my health...
01/04/2018
JOSH ROSEBROOK
Hi Everyone! The lovely Josh joined me in LA for a chat - I know you will find him as engaging, authentic and wonderful as I do. More info on...
30/03/2018
NEW YORK P.A. WITH DCL - 5TH APRIL
Hi Everyone! OK so as promised - details of my New York event next week in Manhattan. DATE AND TIME: Thursday, April 5, 2018 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT...
28/03/2018
MURAD BRAND OVERVIEW AND 25% OFFER | Ad
HI EVERYONE! For the first time ever, anywhere, Murad are offering everyone in the UK and the USA 25% off their orders placed online. Simply use CAROLINE 25 when prompted...
25/03/2018
DUBLIN EVENT WITH CLOUD 10
Dubliners! I’m so excited to be coming back over. The Irish events are always brilliant – possibly because you’re my second biggest audience after London, but also because TEA and...
23/03/2018
MAY LINDSTROM
Hello All! The lovely May sat down with me when I was in LA and spoke openly about her processes, her brand and how her brand came to be. Huge...
22/03/2018
UPDATES NO.10 - OPRAH
SO THIS HAPPENED.Sorry for radio silence - we got back from LA and have been working pretty much solidly since. However, none of that matters because I met Oprah last...
21/03/2018
VLOG 50
Hi Everyone, Long time no vlog. This covers two weeks and the Brits, LFW and LA. People/brands mentioned: Pixi - https://pixibeauty.co.uk/ Stephanie Nicole - http://bit.ly/2Ho5ajg Drunk Elephant - https://www.drunkelephant.com/ May...
10/03/2018
EUCERIN POST UPDATE
Thank you for all the comments on the Eucerin video. I'm so pleased you're happy with it and yes have plans for more in a similar vein. I'm travelling this...
22/02/2018
BRITS BACKSTAGE SPA WITH PIXI
Another year another BRITs Backstage Spa with Pixi. And this one was the best yet. Massive thanks to the BRITs crew, the Backstage Spa crew, especially Jo and Zoe, and...
21/02/2018
EUCERIN BRAND OVERVIEW | Ad
Hi Everyone! Eucerin is available in Boots and online at Boots.com. They are currently running a 3 for 2 which is up for another three weeks from today. Edit: 22.02.18...
20/02/2018
BACKSTAGE WITH ZELENS FOR LFW AND OFFER CODE
Totally Normal Behaviour And so begins a busy week working with brilliant people. I left home before dark this morning to get to The Brits and help set up our...
19/02/2018
EMPTIES | FEBRUARY
HELLOOO! Ok so this is long (obviously) and has lots of products and things I said I would link - if I've forgotten anything give me a shout. The Emma...
18/02/2018
UPDATES NO.9 and GITS
Hi All! A few updates and a Get In The Sea; after all, it is the weekend.. Firstly, thank you so much for the book recommendations. There are so many...
17/02/2018
IT COSMETICS - CONFIDENCE IN A CLEANSER
What type of cleanser is it? It's a runny gel consistency. It's called a 'skin-transforming hydrating cleansing serum'. 'A revolutionary one-step skincare solution to cleanse and hydrate while leaving skin...
16/02/2018
THE BODY SHOP | ROOTS OF STRENGTH | Ad
The Body Shop are one of my most-requested brands for an overview video, and with good reason. That’s coming, but in the meantime, here’s some newness to feast your eyes...
15/02/2018
CURRENT READING MATERIAL?
Not my usual post, but I've made a concerted effort to actually finish books this year. Anyone else get swamped by work and checking their phone in bed until they...
14/02/2018
HALL OF FAME - JOSH ROSEBROOK HYDRATING ACCELERATOR
I know it has been a while since I did a 'Hall of Famer' post, but I picked this up again recently when my skin was feeling the after-effects of...
12/02/2018
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
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
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
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
WINTER DRYING YOUR SKIN OUT? TRY THIS...
I'm not a fan of quick fixes, or the word 'hack', but the UK is bracing itself for the coldest week of winter, and if you were feeling it on...
06/02/2018
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
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
OH GLOSSIER
You know those occasions where you see something so cringeworthy that you cover your eyes because you can't actually quite believe you're seeing it? I debated about whether even talking...
02/02/2018
WEBSITES AND INGREDIENTS. Again..
This is what you see if you click on Chanel's Blue Serum 'ingredients' tab. Just the words 'The Ingredients' that you cannot click on, and no list. In 2012...
01/02/2018
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
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
UPDATES NO.6
Hi All! First things first: round-ups similar to this will be in the newsletter first going forward, along with stand-alone competitions and first access to some brand offers etc so...
27/01/2018