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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
Newness, Updates and Opinions
Ok first up: Double Cleanse will hit all other Pixi retailers this week, including Cult Beauty and Look Fantastic. It landed on ASOS today. Whoohooo! The two products that make...
14/02/2017
Nuance Salma Hayek Glycolic Cream Cleanser
Describe the brand. Salma Hayek. Affordable. Pharmacy. What type of cleanser is it? Exfoliating in two parts, physical and chemical. Who is it for? Older skins. What’s in it? What's...
10/02/2017
P50 PIGM 400
There’s a new kid in town. While I was in Liberty yesterday I saw this on the shelf and grabbed it up. I don’t know how long they’ve had it,...
08/02/2017
Body Shop Appearance - Brent Cross, Sunday 12th February
Hi Everyone! To celebrate the brand new Body Shop in Brent Cross I'm popping along on Sunday to spend time on the shop floor, meet you and talk all things...
06/02/2017
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
VLOG 32 - PART 2 (L.A., Double Cleanse Launch, Popping Zits and Stephanie Nicole!
Hi All! Part 2 - it's my longest vlog yet. If you want to skip the Instagram Stories Section - that kicks in around 13:00, move to 27:00. I went...
05/02/2017
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.
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.
*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
L.A. is coming....
At the risk of really irritating the commenter from last week that was annoyed that I hadn't done any reviews yet, and had only done updates so far in 2017,...
22/01/2017
Current Daily Makeup
My current every day makeup has had a few new finds so I thought I would do an update. This is generally what I use, with some exceptions noted below....
18/01/2017
Indie Lee comes to Cult Beauty
The ever-lovely Indie Lee is extending her UK distribution to include Cult Beauty, opening up another level of distribution for both internal customers and worldwide ones. Previously only available (in...
15/01/2017
Thank you for the heads-up!
Ok everyone - sincere apologies. I'm still getting to grips with this new site and the Disqus commenting system. Firstly, it's showing ads for some of you - something I...
12/01/2017
Double Cleanse is on the shelf and Win a trip to London!
Hi Everyone! Apologies for the radio silence. Was out of action last week but raring to go now. With that in mind this post should have gone up at the...
10/01/2017
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
12 Days 0f Giveaways - Leahlani Skincare Winner
The winner of the Leahlani Skincare Giveaway is Angie Pace from the USA. Congratulations and thank you Leahlani! www.leahlaniskincare.com *This post contains no affiliate links. See my full disclaimer here:...
22/12/2016
12 Days - Deciem Winner
The winner of the Deciem Giveaway is Folasade Hinson from the USA. Congratulations! Thanks Deciem. www.deciem.com *This post contains no affiliate links. See my full disclaimer here: http://bit.ly/1rpEmSq The views...
21/12/2016
12 Days - Pixi Double Cleanse Winner
The winner of my Double Cleanse (as chosen by Rafflecopter) is: Tina Trowbridge from the UK. You have email! CONGRATULATIONS! For clarification purposes: The winner's name is listed on the...
19/12/2016
12 Days of Giveaways - Day 7 - Votary
Day Seven comes to you from Votary. This beautiful British brand is offering one lucky winner worldwide their entire collection. The cloths, the oils, the cleansers, the new pillow spray,...
17/12/2016
Facials in the New Year and comments
Facials: Just a quick one re: facials in the New Year. I haven't opened the books yet as I am travelling in January (for work!) and am waiting until the...
12/12/2016
Housekeeping
Hi All! 12 Days of Giveaways The 12 Days start today. For the first time some of the Giveaways will be held on Instagram. I will stipulate where they are...
11/12/2016
Glow Tonic Giveaway Winner
That one's mine. Clearly. The winner of the Year's Supply of Glow Tonic as detailed here: carolinehirons.com/pixi-glow-tonic-anniversary-giveaway is..... Marta - UK Partial email is 'masznicz' - in case a lot...
08/12/2016
Give and Makeup with Glossybox
This month's Glossybox comes with a postcard encouraging you to reuse your box and fill it with essentials for Give and Makeup. I'm thrilled that Glossybox have decided to partner...
07/12/2016
Cult Beauty Box of Dreams Volume II - What you need to know
Last mention I promise, but the Box goes on sale tomorrow (Wednesday) and I wanted to give you the full run through. May Lindstrom Pendulum Cleansing Oil – Deluxe Size...
06/12/2016
The Homeless Period
Maybe it's the time of year, maybe it's the fact that when we were out of hot water and heating last week, the one saving grace I kept thinking about...
05/12/2016
Vlog 31
Friends, Kids and cats. That's pretty much it these days. ;) Hi All! Bit of a mishmash due to a very long and rude migraine. Cult Beauty Reveal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUISq6ink7g Pixi...
04/12/2016
Cult Beauty Box of Dreams Volume II - The Full Reveal
My kittens are NOT in the box. ;) Hi Everyone, Sign up for the waitlist here: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/competitions/cult-beauty-box-caroline-hirons The box goes on sale next week. If you are on the waitlist...
03/12/2016
Exclusive Kate Somerville 30% offer
Hi Everyone! I'm thrilled to bring you another fabulous offer, this time from the brilliant Kate Somerville. From now until 4th December you can receive 30% off all orders placed...
02/12/2016
Second Reveal - Box of Dreams Volume II
Reveal Number 2. Waitlist details here: cultbeauty.co.uk/carolinehirons First reveal here: instagram.com/carolinehirons
01/12/2016
Six and a half years - and changing your mind
So the blog is six and a half years old. In that time I've written 1308 posts. Really not very much on the scale of blog post measuring. Talking to...
29/11/2016
Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Moisture Cushion
Describe the brand in three words. Doctor. American. Clinical. Who is it for? Dehydrated/combo/dull - pretty much all skins. Good for perioral dermatitis, used on top of hyaluronic serums. What’s...
28/11/2016
Sunday Round-up
Hi All! To say this has been a busy week would be an understatement. Firstly, no vlog this week. I did start a vlog, and then got a migraine that...
27/11/2016
Must-Haves: 5 Hyaluronic Acids for the Season
Me, watching Strictly. So the cold weather is definitely here (in the UK). We've had a gas leak this week (my house, not the UK), meaning the authorities came out...
26/11/2016
Votary Giveaway Winner
The winner of the Votary Giveaway is Lena N from Greece. Congratulations!
25/11/2016
The Reveal
Hi All. I'm so excited to share this with you. Let me know what you think! *GAHHHHH!* *This post contains no affiliate links. See my full disclaimer here: http://bit.ly/1rpEmSq The...
24/11/2016
Atopalm Moisturizing Skin Revitalizing Complex
Who is it for?‘Dry or sensitive skins in need of anti-ageing.’What’s in it?Water/Aqua, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Myristoyl/palmitoyl oxostearamide/arachamide MEA, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Camellia sinensis seed oil,...
22/11/2016
Shea Moisture Peace Rose Oil Complex Sensitive Skin Facial Cleansing Oil
Describe the brand in three words. Hair. USA. Affordable. What type of cleanser is it? Oil - on the heavier side Who is it for? Advertised as being for everyone,...
21/11/2016
Empties - November 2016
Hi All! Empties again – time to recycle and take scissors to those tubes. Info below the video. What I'm Wearing: T-Shirt: Vintage Snoopy Nails: Lincoln Park After Dark...
20/11/2016
Scamp & Dude
Today is a big day. This time last year, girlfriend to many of us in the industry - Jo Tutchener-Sharp, had just had a brain haemorrhage and was waiting...
19/11/2016
Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint
I finally got around to using the Glossier products I picked up last month, and this one was first out of the trap. I love a light coverage base almost...
18/11/2016
Pestle & Mortar Superstar Retinol Night Oil
Describe the brand in three words. Newish. Easy. Irish. Who is it for? Anyone in need of some good vitamin A action. I.E. those of you worried about your pores...
17/11/2016
Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturiser
Describe the brand in three words. Drugstore. Body products. Who is it for? Combination/oily/acne/younger skins. What’s in it? What's not in it? oil, mineral oil, parabens Possibly acne/allergy/troubling for some...
16/11/2016
Sarah Moon for NARS
Here's what happens when you put your head down and get on with your work and don't pay a lot of attention to your post and then walk around Selfridges...
15/11/2016
New from Oribe - and Red Lips - Current Favourites - November 2016
If you saw my 'In The Bathroom Part 2' video with Sali Hughes, you'll have seen that although I wear two types of lip products, a strong red lipstick and...
13/11/2016
Smashbox Brow Tech Shaping Powder
If this brow product were a football team it would be LFC. If it was a musician it would be a tattooed guitarist. And if it were...
12/11/2016
BEAUTY MYTHS NO.20 - GLYCOLIC ACID THINS THE SKIN
Some of the most frequent questions I am asked concern acids - specifically glycolic. As more and more people embrace acids in all their glory, I thought a few facts...
11/11/2016
Tata Harper Refreshing Cleanser
Describe the brand in three words. Green. Luxury. American. What type of cleanser is it? Cream. Who is it for? Everyone, but especially sensitised skins. What’s in it? Aloe barbadensis...
10/11/2016
Give and Makeup - an important update
Hi Everyone, Please excuse the change of content for today, but I really need to update some information for Give and Makeup. I spent time with the team at Refuge...
09/11/2016