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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
![THIS MORNING - TOP EYE PRODUCT PICKS](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/0Z7A5896.webp?v=1715845158&width=533)
THIS MORNING - TOP EYE PRODUCT PICKS
ALL PRODUCTS FEATURED ON LAST WEEK’S THIS MORNING - TOP EYE PRODUCT PICKS: Glossier Bubblewrap Eye + Lip Plumping Cream, £23: https://bit.ly/3kbqf4B Curél Moisture Eye Zone Essence, £22.50: https://bit.ly/3m5cS6x La...
22/10/2020
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EYES ON THE PRIZE
Eye creams for the win! Find the original IGTV here: IGTV Curel Moisture Eye Zone Cream: https://bit.ly/3m5cS6x La Roche Posay Hydraphase Intense: https://bit.ly/2HfvRfq AHC Real Eye Cream For Face: https://bit.ly/3bRHUJC...
22/10/2020
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TEN YEARS OF ACIDS
TOP ACIDS FROM 10 YEARS – original IGTV here: www.instagram.com/tv Then... Pixi Glow Tonic: https://bit.ly/2SFomRv Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic: https://bit.ly/3da3awa Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 1970: https://bit.ly/2R8fMKt Dr Dennis Gross Alpha...
19/10/2020
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AHC AQUALURONIC SKINCARE | AD
Korean aesthetic experts Essen (AHC) launched into the UK this Spring, finally bringing their well-known, affordable and highly adaptable range to our shores. Founded in 1999, AHC is based on...
09/10/2020
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MY JOHN LEWIS X HANNAH MARTIN BEAUTY BOX
My lovely Hannah Martin has released a Limited Edition box with John Lewis - collating some of her favourite brands and their products into one easy to use routine. Set...
06/10/2020
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TEN YEARS OF CLEANSERS
TOP CLEANSERS FROM 10 YEARS - original IGTV here: www.instagram.com/tv While these do not necessarily represent my favourite cleansers of all time (although some of them most definitely are), they...
05/10/2020
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BANILA CO CLEAN IT ZERO CLEANSING BALM ORIGINAL
What type of cleanser is it? Cleansing Balm. This is the original version. It comes in three other variations: revitalising, purifying and nourishing. Who is it for? All skin types,...
03/10/2020
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THIS MORNING - TRANSITIONING INTO AUTUMN SKIN
ALL PRODUCTS FEATURED ON THIS WEEK’S THIS MORNING: The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm- £9.99: https://bit.ly/3cS5aJw Dr Jart Ceramidin Cream Mist - £13.00: https://bit.ly/3naMtFI Murad Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel -...
02/10/2020
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PIXI CLARITY RANGE | AD*
Good LORD you people are desperate for more info on Pixi's new (ish) Clarity range. I know I know. Sorry for the delay. Jeez. Let's get straight to the point:...
24/09/2020
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MINTD BOX x VOTARY
I think this is my favourite of the Mintd Collections so far. I love Votary, I love Mintd, so what's not to like? And it's been done so beautifully.. If...
17/09/2020
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LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PINK SKINCARE!
Hello lovely folks. Just to let you know that Waterstones have a Limited Edition, SIGNED, pink version of my book available at the end of October. I think this graphic...
17/09/2020
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THIS MORNING - MASKNE
All products featured on this week's This Morning: CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser : https://bit.ly/39k12i5 Skin & Me: www.skinandme.com Slip Face Masks: https://bit.ly/33yQ6Mu PIXI Clarity Tonic: https://bit.ly/2Rr1F2X The Ordinary Salicylic Acid...
17/09/2020
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ATEH JEWEL X SPACE NK THE GLOW BOX
Ah when two of my favourites come together..! My beautiful friend Ateh Jewel has just released her colab Glow Box with Space NK. The exclusive limited edition box contains 8...
15/09/2020
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SUNDAY RILEY UPDATE - UK WEBSITE LAUNCH AND 30% OFFER
OK FREAKS LOOK LIVELY: The UK-facing site that you have been waiting for is uk.sundayriley.com and it launches at 5pm tomorrow (28th August). Your code is HIRONS30 and is active...
27/08/2020
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SUMMER FRIDAYS SOFT RESET AHA EXFOLIATING SOLUTION
This is a three-in-one nighttime treatment that exfoliates, brightens and may help reduce the appearance of pores. Used in the evening, this is a concentrated solution of 16% AHA’s including...
25/08/2020
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THE HOW-TO VIDEOS
The How-To videos that I filmed Live on Instagram are now up on YouTube as requested:
25/08/2020
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E-BOOK FROM #CHSUMMERKITS 2020
You can permanently access the E-BOOK for the #CHSUMMERKITS 2020 here: SUMMER KITS E-BOOK
14/08/2020
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AND THE #CHSUMMERKITS ARE LIVE!
YOU CAN NOW PURCHASE THE #CHSUMMERKITS ON THE STORE HERE: carolinehirons.store ALL INFO IS IN THE STORE VIA THE DOWNLOADABLE EBOOK. GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU…! KIT 1 (contains 11...
14/08/2020
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THE #CHSUMMERKITS ARE HERE!
Hi Everyone! The Summer Kits go on sale here on 14th August at 10am (UK time). Details are after the video: That will also have the e-book in it for...
13/08/2020
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BEAUTY BACKED - LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE UK GOVERNMENT
HI EVERYONE! This was sent to the government this evening. Thank you to all that signed, the full, live, updated list will be available on beautybacked.com from tomorrow morning. We...
12/08/2020
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THE BODY SHOP NEW CAMOMILE SUMPTUOUS CLEANSING BUTTER 20ml MINI AND SAMPLING OFFER| AD
Regular readers will know that I have long championed the cleansing capabilities of The Body Shop's Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter. It is mentioned more than once in my book. Since...
11/08/2020
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BEAUTY BACKED
All information about Beauty Backed’s campaign can be found here: https://beautybacked.com/ Let’s protect the Beauty industry we all know and love. Let’s Back Beauty. The Beauty Backed initiative launches today,...
03/08/2020
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CURÉL MOISTURE FACIAL LOTION ENRICH | AD
I cannot believe it's been 9 months since I first posted about Curel launching into the UK market. A quick reminder of the basics: Curél is the No.1 brand for...
01/08/2020
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LANCASTER BEAUTY SUNCARE & GOLDEN TAN MAXIMIZER | AD
I can't believe that it was only in doing the research for this post that I learned about Lancaster's connection to Princess Grace of Monaco. What does that have to...
31/07/2020
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MICHELLE DOHERTY, ALPHA-H
About 6 months into starting this blog I was introduced to Michelle Doherty and her brand, Alpha-H. Michelle was funny, gregarious, generous, appropriately loud, had no problem telling people when...
28/07/2020
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PIXI CURRENT FAVES | AD
Hi Everyone! If you're not new around here, you will know that I have a long-standing relationship with Pixi. It started back in 2012, when I went to a blogger...
25/07/2020
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BONDI SANDS SPF 50+ LOTIONS | AD
OK SPF TIME FOLKS. With the hope that we haven't seen the best of our summer in the UK, and as we are allowed more and more to get out...
23/07/2020
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FARMACY CLEAN BEE ULTRA-GENTLE FACIAL CLEANSER
This is a fairly soothing facial cleanser, suitable for everyday use, either second in the PM or a morning cleanse (for me..) Suitable for all skin types, especially appropriate for...
18/07/2020
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KATE SOMERVILLE DELIKATE RECOVERY RANGE | AD
I can't remember the last time I had as many questions about a new launch as I have experienced with Kate Somerville's DeliKate. The DeliKate Collection is now available in...
13/07/2020
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SUMMER FRIDAYS CC ME SERUM
I’ve been neglecting the blog lately and putting quick posts up on Instagram, so figured it was time to go back and you know…BLOG. The Summer Fridays CC ME Serum...
10/07/2020
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STRIVECTIN | AD
Hi All! Now: if you are my age (or a little bit younger, OBVS), you will remember when StriVectin launched with much noise and fanfare into the industry back in...
06/07/2020
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BOOKMARKS AND CLEANSERS AND MUGS - THE STORE IS OPEN!
CAROLINE HIRONS IN COLLABORATION WITH HOLY FLAPS Because we love them and why the fuck not. If you follow me on Instagram you can find the story behind the mugs...
03/07/2020
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THIS MORNING - SUMMER SKIN CLINIC 24TH JUNE
We’re about to go into another heatwave, which means some of us are going to see some changes to our skin. Changes we don’t really want. You might have started...
24/06/2020
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REVELATIONS OF A MAG ADDICT - THE COVER STORY
If you've followed me for a long time you may know that I am a fully-fledged magazine addict. Ask Nadine Baggott. :) I currently subscribe to approx 20 mags, around...
17/06/2020
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MINTD BOX x MZ SKIN | AD
I've spoken about MINTD Box before. They are a luxury skincare and well-being subscription service based on a monthly or bi-monthly delivery of 4-5 full or deluxe sized products. Founded...
05/06/2020
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AN UPDATE FROM ME AND BLACKOUT TUESDAY
What we are doing so far: I am donating 100% of my proceeds of the Pixi Double Cleanse for 2020 to Black Lives Matter. Pixi are matching my donation. The...
01/06/2020
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DERMALOGICA RETINOL CLEARING OIL | AD
The Dermalogica Retinol Clearing Oil is a brand new high-performance night oil combining retinol and salicylic acid into one formula. While the time-released retinol will help reduce visible signs of...
30/05/2020
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INSTA LIVE NO.16: VITAMIN C PART ONE & TWO
VIT C PART 1: OSKIA Super C Capsules: https://bit.ly/2ZVDMGA SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Serum: https://bit.ly/3dWXXai Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Face Oil: https://bit.ly/3e43c8h KORA Organics Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum: https://bit.ly/2Tn3dfr Renee...
28/05/2020
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INSTA LIVE NO.15: GENERAL UPDATE
My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Products mentioned: Sali Hughes Cult Beauty Box (Sold Out): https://bit.ly/2ZGEF52 Summer Fridays Super Amino Gel Cleanser: https://bit.ly/3bnZ5SY Josh Rosebrook...
27/05/2020
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E-BOOK from Spring Kits
Apologies for the delay - I thought I had posted this after we went on sale! You can permanently access the E-book here: Spring Kits
26/05/2020
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INSTA LIVE NO.14: NEWNESS & CHAT
Good Molecules Instant Cleansing Balm: https://bit.ly/2wTgcND Good Molecules Ultra-Hydrating Facial Oil: https://bit.ly/389VkPb Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum: https://bit.ly/2Vu1nvl Good Molecules Wake Up Eye Serum: https://bit.ly/3bvANGz Trader Joe’s Rose Facial Oil:...
21/05/2020
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CHARLOTTE TILBURY EARLY ACCESS TO AIRBRUSH BRONZER!
EARLY EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING LINK FOR AIRBRUSH BRONZER: AIRBRUSHBRONZER/CH for those of you that can't wait. The HUGE and gorgeous new Airbrush Bronzer is here and you have early access to...
19/05/2020
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INSTA LIVE NO.12: LAYERING
My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Products mentioned: Murad Hydro-Dynamic Moisturiser: https://bit.ly/2nBIyHY OSKIA Super C Capsules: https://bit.ly/2ZVDMGA Dr Dennis Gross Stress Repair Face Cream: https://bit.ly/2xDgJDN...
18/05/2020
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INSTA LIVE NO.11: NIGHTTIME ROUTINE AND MY SPOT
My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Products mentioned: Zelens PHA+ Bio Peel Resurfacing Pads: https://bit.ly/2Yib4OX Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming Mist: https://bit.ly/2VMVaKP Josh Rosebrook Hydrating...
11/05/2020
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INSTA LIVE NO.10: BEAUTY CHAT
My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Products mentioned: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir: https://bit.ly/3eXIbgJ Mylee Acetone: https://bit.ly/2Yejwyr Plastic Nail Clips for Gel Polish...
09/05/2020
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THE SPRING KITS HOW-TO
Please note the Kits are completely sold out. Thank you All! My book ‘Skincare’ is launched at the end of June – you can pre-order here: http://b.link/SkincareAR https://www.carolinehirons.com/2020/04/the-spring-kits-are-here.html See my...
08/05/2020
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BRAND OFFERS FROM THE SPRING KITS
OK FOLKS: Thank you for your patience. You will find below the offers from the brilliant brands in the Spring Kits. As you will see, there are a couple of...
04/05/2020
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SKIN ROCKS
Yesterday also saw the launch of Skin Rocks. Join us on Instagram and share your favourite products. You can use the hashtag SKINROCKS so that we can repost you. See...
02/05/2020