Beauty
![Spotify Playlist](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/download_2017-07.png?v=1715845668&width=533)
Spotify Playlist
Well you DID ask. After the relentless InstaStory Karaokes, this has (bizarrely!) become one of my most requested posts. So here, dear reader, is my music brain spewed into a...
08/07/2017
![Herbivore Lapis Balancing Facial Oil](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/P7030019-1440x1920.jpg?v=1715845668&width=533)
Herbivore Lapis Balancing Facial Oil
Describe the brand in three words. Green. Seattle. Vegan. Who is it for? Combination, reddened skin or skins that appreciate a light oil. This absorbs fairly quickly and is not...
07/07/2017
![Glossier Moisturizing Moon Mask](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/P7030011-1440x1184.jpg?v=1715845210&width=533)
Glossier Moisturizing Moon Mask
Who is it for? Anyone needing an extra boost of moisture. What’s in it? Aqua/Water/Eau, Dimethicone, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Urea, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii...
06/07/2017
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Weekly Roundup 01
Hi Everyone! I had one of the busiest weeks of my work life last week and I realised that none of that was shared on here. It was all over...
02/07/2017
![Taking care of your skin when you're ill - lupus.](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/FullSizeRender-800x807.jpg?v=1715845212&width=533)
Taking care of your skin when you're ill - lupus.
I know I’ve been a little quiet on here recently, and uploading more videos than normal. One of the reasons for that is that I can film videos in bulk...
20/06/2017
![Updates!](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/1976-are-you-being_1355846b_2017-06.jpg?v=1715845665&width=533)
Updates!
Work I'm working full throttle behind the scenes, both inside the industry, shooting videos for YT and on my own thing. I'm not currently offering facials, I've had to prioritise...
13/06/2017
![Glossier/Milk Overview](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_4306-800x449.jpg?v=1715845664&width=533)
Glossier/Milk Overview
Hi Everyone! Two of my most-asked about US brands, both of whom are reaching the UK shores this year/early next (allegedly). ;) Full details of the products listed are below....
13/06/2017
![Kate Somerville Exclusive Offer](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/kate-somerville_2017-05.jpg?v=1715845659&width=533)
Kate Somerville Exclusive Offer
HAPPY WEEKEND ALL! A lot of brands run Friends & Family campaigns - and Kate Somerville is no exception. Their F&F offer officially starts on 16th May and is worth...
13/05/2017
![VLOG 37 | LON-NY-LA](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/PicMonkey-Image-1-1440x480.jpg?v=1715845658&width=533)
VLOG 37 | LON-NY-LA
Latest vlog is up. This is the first part of my US trip. See you Sunday for the follow-up. (I'll be blogging before that though!)
10/05/2017
![The Cult Beauty Box Reveal](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_4123-blog-1440x960.jpg?v=1715845657&width=533)
The Cult Beauty Box Reveal
Hi Everyone! The wait is nearly over. The Cult Beauty Box will go on sale next week and the full contents of the box are revealed in the video below....
07/05/2017
![Business will resume shortly](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_2772.jpg?v=1715845655&width=533)
Business will resume shortly
Hi All, We're back. Thanks for your patience while I hung out with the fam and made my pigmentation worse by swimming in the Florida sun every day. I'll be...
19/04/2017
![Q&A with Teresa Tarmey](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_2377-800x806.png?v=1715845655&width=533)
Q&A with Teresa Tarmey
Hi All! So tomorrow TT and I are back in the Clinic filming another treatment. I thought we'd also do a Q&A while we were at it so please leave...
27/03/2017
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Clinique Personal Appearance
Hello lovely people! Just popping in to tell you I am doing a PA with Clinique next week in Oxford Street, Central London. Come along to John Lewis on Wednesday...
23/03/2017
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Beauty Favourites No.1
Hi All! As promised, beauty favourites are now up on YouTube. Details are below the video - hope you enjoy! I have my C2C Festival this weekend so give me...
11/03/2017
![Tata Harper Boosted Contouring Eye Mask](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_3898-1440x2188.jpg?v=1715845649&width=533)
Tata Harper Boosted Contouring Eye Mask
You may remember a little over a year ago, I did a 'What to Buy?' from Tata Harper. In that post (here), I wrote about the Boosted Contouring Eye Mask...
07/03/2017
![SnailGate Part II](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/giphy_2017-03.gif?v=1715845649&width=533)
SnailGate Part II
Well.Some of you really love your snail products. I mean really, passionately, love them. Which is completely cool. I mean really, it’s none of my business. A few comments, even...
06/03/2017
![Armani UV Master Primer and Power Fabric](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_1348-800x999.jpg?v=1715845214&width=533)
Armani UV Master Primer and Power Fabric
This dynamic duo are not to be missed. Get yourself to a store and swatch/swipe/test - do whatever you need to do to get these products on your face. I...
06/03/2017
![Snail madness](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/snail-front_0f4670b4-2c25-49d6-a547-8e86df02e31b.jpg?v=1715845216&width=533)
Snail madness
Snails. Let’s just leave them where they belong shall we? Roaming around the garden and leaving a trail of goo as they go. The snail trend started in South America,...
05/03/2017
![Differin and Azelaic Acid for UK readers](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/boots_logo_2469_7ac4ceb9-2073-4034-b1d9-7f6481275c29.gif?v=1715845214&width=533)
Differin and Azelaic Acid for UK readers
Following yesterday's Differin post, a few of you eagle-eyed readers send me links to these online acne clinics via Boots and Superdrug in the UK: Boots Acne Online Clinic Superdrug...
05/03/2017
![Differin Gel](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_3897-1440x2547.jpg?v=1715845217&width=533)
Differin Gel
Describe the brand in three words. Over the counter (in the US)! FINALLY. Who is it for? Everyone over the age of 12, especially acne sufferers and people concerned with...
04/03/2017
![La Belle Lune Organic Skin](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_1778-1-1440x1799.jpg?v=1715845218&width=533)
La Belle Lune Organic Skin
Describe the brand in three words. Small. English. Goth (not really but I couldn't resist) :) Who is it for? Anyone with skin. What’s in it? Rosa Rubiginosa (Rosehip Seed...
03/03/2017
![Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Blush Palette](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_3847-1440x1000.jpg?v=1715845648&width=533)
Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Blush Palette
Hourglass have done it again. I honestly can't remember the last time a brand has taken a category and absolutely made it their own. As much as I love their...
28/02/2017
![NeoStrata Antioxidant Defense Serum](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_3887-1440x2565.jpg?v=1715845648&width=533)
NeoStrata Antioxidant Defense Serum
Describe the brand in three words. Clinical. Professional. American. Official product description. 'This concentrated SynerG 8.0 formula containing 8 powerful multi-action antioxidants is designed to combat oxidative damage and protect...
27/02/2017
![VB x Estee Lauder Round Two](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/f17-londoncallingvb-wwd_2.jpg?v=1715845647&width=533)
VB x Estee Lauder Round Two
Just a quick one - but unsurprisingly, after being the biggest launch in Selfridges history, the Victoria Beckham x Estee Lauder Collection is back, with a few additions. The Modern...
27/02/2017
![Newness and Updates No. 2](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/giphy-3_2017-02.gif?v=1715845647&width=533)
Newness and Updates No. 2
Hi All! Some updates and newness available now for you... What I'm up to: I'm going to the Marie Claire Prix D'Excellence Awards on Monday. I was a Judge again...
26/02/2017
![Chanel Le Rouge Crayon De Couleur](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_3930-1440x808.jpg?v=1715845647&width=533)
Chanel Le Rouge Crayon De Couleur
I'm surprised it took so long for the industry to produce crayon-style lip products, given that they are so easy to use and for the most part, give the same...
19/02/2017
![Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_3885-800x1286.jpg?v=1715845219&width=533)
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream
Describe the brand in three words. Korean. Dermatologists. Mid-priced. Who is it for? Stressed, reddened, itchy, annoyed, damaged, inflamed skins. Everything from eczema to acne, dermatitis to dry. What’s in...
17/02/2017
![The Five Email Folder Rule](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/giphy-1_2017-02.gif?v=1715845219&width=533)
The Five Email Folder Rule
Forgive me – this is has nothing to do with beauty and everything to do with feeling overwhelmed and not being able to function, which is essentially where I have...
16/02/2017
![Newness, Updates and Opinions](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/JAN-0D-Caroline-UK-Pretties-800x800.jpg?v=1715845637&width=533)
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
![P50 PIGM 400](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/FullSizeRender_2017-02.jpg?v=1715845220&width=533)
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](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/eps_jpg_Creative-Range-Skincare-1_INCTVPS021.jpg?v=1715845645&width=533)
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](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/SalonMainImage1100.jpg?v=1715845645&width=533)
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
![Store Review - Detox Market, L.A.](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_1985-1440x1080.jpg?v=1715845644&width=533)
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.](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_0757-e1485441275135.jpg?v=1715845643&width=533)
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....](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/200-1_2017-01.gif?v=1715845635&width=533)
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](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_0572_2017-01.jpg?v=1715845643&width=533)
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](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/image1-copy-1-1440x963.jpg?v=1715845642&width=533)
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
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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!](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/JAN-0D-Caroline-UK-Pretties.jpg?v=1715845642&width=533)
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](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_8324.jpg?v=1715845640&width=533)
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
![Cult Beauty Box of Dreams Volume II - What you need to know](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/TheBoxCarolineHirons3_final_72f4d2c9-8a58-4dea-a4bc-4daea01825b3.jpg?v=1715845873&width=533)
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
![Cult Beauty Box of Dreams Volume II - The Full Reveal](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/Video_thumnail_v3_f6d845ef-f062-4587-8a0e-0f8d7d680d0d.jpg?v=1715845305&width=533)
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
![Chanel Newness and Collection Libre: Synthetic de Chanel](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_3598_4d585b68-95b8-4219-96f2-500071208352.jpg?v=1715845876&width=533)
Chanel Newness and Collection Libre: Synthetic de Chanel
More makeup lushness. Now I could wax lyrical about Lucia Pica's inspirations and stylings, or we could cut to the chase and talk about how gorgeous this new collection is....
26/10/2016
![A word on Affiliate Links](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/shutterstock_118365847_fdcbd69e-542e-406f-b475-a98d802623fb.jpg?v=1715845876&width=533)
A word on Affiliate Links
I posted a picture on Instagram this week with reference to an article that ran on Into The Gloss. In the comments underneath an eagle-eyed reader noticed that all of...
12/10/2016
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Mixing up your Cult Beauty Box
I've had quite a few comments/questions from people that purchased the current Cult Beauty Box about how to best mix/match the contents so please forgive a quick post addressed primarily...
08/06/2016
![The Cult Beauty Box 'How-To'](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/TheBoxCarolineHirons_eabe0bb2-6fc8-4a7b-8e97-d97a3350873d.jpg?v=1715845889&width=533)
The Cult Beauty Box 'How-To'
I had a lot of requests for more information on the products in the box and what skins they are suitable/not suitable for so thought a quick debrief may prove...
25/05/2016
![The Cult Beauty Box Full Reveal](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/CarolineHirons_Box4_Still_2_5035f93f-caa8-4603-95ba-69c93716dbc8.jpg?v=1715845335&width=533)
The Cult Beauty Box Full Reveal
BOX NUMBER FOUR! The Cleansing and Prep Box will go on sale this week. The sign up for the waitlist is here: www.cultbeauty.co.uk/cult-beauty-box-caroline-hirons Some FAQs and T&Cs: The Box will...
24/05/2016
![Two Minute Double Cleanse and the second reveal from the upcoming Cult Beauty Box](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/CAROLINE_20HIRONS_20DOUBLE_20CLEANSE_20JPEG1_4c8234f1-11d0-4d5b-8cda-97e0d213f67e.jpg?v=1715845335&width=533)
Two Minute Double Cleanse and the second reveal from the upcoming Cult Beauty Box
Two Minutes is all you need! Just a quick video showing just how easy and speedy it is to do a double cleanse. This routine is the same whether or...
22/05/2016