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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
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
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
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
UPDATES NO.5
Hi All, Some quick updates before the weekend. Rafflecopter: I've checked all the remaining giveaways and the option is definitely there for either entry via your email address or signing...
19/01/2018
VIKTOR & ROLF FLOWERBOMB GIVEAWAY
Head's up Flowerbomb fans! One of my favourite fragrance houses is offering 5 - yes five - lucky winners in the UK a complete Flowerbomb Collection worth over £225.00. Each...
16/01/2018
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
Updates No.4
Random photo that has nothing to do with anything purely to have a visual up here. :) Hi All! Some updates for you.. Giveaway winners: These will be shown on...
12/01/2018
SCAMP & DUDE GIVEAWAY
Copyright Anna Saccone Joly. Today's giveaway is from Scamp & Dude, the beautiful clothing line started last year by my gorgeously brave friend Jo Tutchener-Sharp. Jo launched the range after...
10/01/2018
EMPTIES DEC 2017/JAN 2108
Hi Everyone! This is slightly delayed and should have been up before Christmas, before the flu intercepted and scarpered all my plans. Sorry! Items listed in groups below: Toothpaste: Acca...
07/01/2018
MAYA CHIA BEAUTY GIVEAWAY
Today's giveaway is from the beautiful Maya Chia, a brand I discovered in The Detox Market in Los Angeles and put on my Instagram almost immediately, such was the goodness....
06/01/2018
What to leave in 2017 or 'The New Rules'
Hello! And welcome to the end of what has been without doubt, the best year of my life professionally, and the absolute worst personally. I'm not exaggerating when I say...
01/01/2018
MERRY CHRISTMAS
I don't know about you, but I just literally, physically and mentally hit a wall in early December. I'm obviously still working consultant-wise, but as I've covered a little on...
22/12/2017
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/New Year on the blog.
Another little plug for Lauren and the Tit-Tees! Hi All! Couple of things: I've had a little bug this week so I owe you reviews. I'm counting a tally and...
08/12/2017
KATE SOMERVILLE OFFER
Hi Everyone! Quick offer just for you. For the next 48 hours you can save 30% on any 3 products ordered on KateSomerville.com and receive a free Kate Somerville Gift...
08/12/2017
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
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
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
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
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
Packaging and General Update
Hi All, Thank you so much for your hundreds of comments re: packaging last week. Updates featured here, also touching on upcoming videos and offers before Christmas. Votary Brand Overview...
20/11/2017
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
#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
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
Following up..and one for my retail industry comrades..
Hi All! What a week. Firstly, thank you SO much for all of your comments this week. Much appreciated. And my sincere apologies for neglecting my home planet (this). Firstly,...
20/10/2017
Is YouTube worth the hassle? Facebook and Instagram beckon..
Hi Lovely People! Ok so here's the thing. Actually, it's a few things. First up: YouTube. I personally love watching YouTube videos, I spend a good deal of time on...
18/10/2017
New Events with Dr Dennis Gross and Space NK | Ad
Hi Everyone! Sorry about the picture but I couldn't resist. :) I am thrilled to be hosting some Skincare Masterclasses with Dr Dennis Gross and Space NK over the next...
17/10/2017
Ageism in the Beauty Industry
On first sight this cover raised the expected 'YES.' from me. I love Helen Mirren, I love Allure, and I hate the term anti-ageing. Always have. Something niggled at me...
17/10/2017
VLOG 49 Dublin | Trinny | Missing cats and Gigs
Hi Everyone! Sorry this is so long overdue. I moved offices and Ava finally went in for her tonsillectomy. See you next week for exciting videos/blog action and more. Please...
15/10/2017
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
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
Tools Of The Trade - Microlance Needles
During Monday's Facebook Live with Trinny, I mentioned these needles for milia removal. I was hesitant to blog them but after one of you mentioned that you were using a...
28/09/2017