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My Favourite Treatments
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Welcome to Day 3 of My Favourite Products, today I'm sharing my favourite treatments which includes my top eye...
26/07/2023
The Skin Rocks Moisturiser and Support Oil Have Landed
We have two (technically three) new additions to Skin Rocks Skincare. Introducing: The Moisturiser and Support Oil. The Moisturiser In an industry first, The Moisturiser is available in both fragranced...
06/03/2023
COSMOSS by Kate Moss
‘Cosmoss’, the lifestyle brand by Kate Moss, launched to predictable fawning from the fashion world earlier this month. What the brand says: (strap yourselves in) This is literally ‘The Story’...
23/09/2022
BIOSSANCE JUMBO SQUALANE OIL
You need this if... Your barrier is compromised (skin feels tight, dry, sore). You don't need this if... You have balanced or acnaeic skin (but to be fair you could...
06/02/2022
AD | My L’Occitane Skincare Favourites
L’Occitane has long featured in my empties, and there’s a reason why. The products are the perfect mix of gorgeous French skincare and complex formulas. It’s impossible to pick just...
20/09/2021
Shiva Rose - Rose Facial Oil
Describe the brand in three words. Hippy. 'Clean'. 'Vibrations'. Who is it for? Any skin except those with known problems with essential oil, although I would lean toward maturer skins...
16/08/2017
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
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
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
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
May Lindstrom The Youth Dew
Describe the brand in three words. Artisanal. Organic. Luxury. What is it? A hydrating serum. Who is it for? Everyone. What’s in it? Persea Americana (Avocado) Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam...
04/11/2016
Josh Rosebrook Herbal Infusion Oil
Describe the brand in three words. Natural. American. White (packaging!) What type of cleanser is it? '3-in-1 Oil Cleanser' Who is it for? Everyone What’s in it? Olive Oil, Jojoba...
02/11/2016
Pestle & Mortar Giveaway Winners
The winners of the P&M Superstar Retinol Night Oil are: Jayne Shipley - UK Insa Vanessa - Germany Kate Lowry - UK Congratulations! Thank you Pestle & Mortar. www.pestleandmortar.com *This...
30/10/2016
Cheat Sheet - Five quick things to change with the season - Autumn/Winter
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now I've already written a Cheat Sheet about 'Winter Skin', but as we're not quite there yet, here are a few key...
30/10/2016
Incoming, Upcoming, and Outgoing
Outgoing: my beloved Fig Clarins Hand Cream, sadly only available in a small size as a Limited Edition in a three pack with other flavours. Please, please, please, Clarins,...
23/10/2016
Saturday Giveaway - Pestle & Mortar Superstar Retinol Night Oil
This week's giveaway is from the brilliant Pestle & Mortar. Three lucky international winners will take away a bottle each of the Superstar Retinol Night Oil. Superstar is a glorious...
22/10/2016
Zelens Power D High Potency Provitamin D - the one you didn't know you needed
Describe the brand in five words. Doctor. Clinical Trials. Quality ingredients. What is it? 'Supercharged and vitamin-rich, this treatment serum is potent and deeply penetrative – delivering high concentrations of...
11/10/2016
Fave Fives: Retinols (Vitamin A)
Hi Everyone! A much-requested start to the retinol discussion. I’ll try and answer as many comments as possible but am about to go away for a week so please bear...
11/08/2016
FAVE FIVES: OIL CLEANSERS July 2016
Hi All! Thank you for watching. First person to guess the quote wins ;) See you soon with Retinols. WHAT I’M WEARING: Nails: OPI Alpine Snow Gels: http://amzn.to/2a5WFgV Foundation: Smashbox...
30/07/2016
EMPTIES - July 2016
It's literally been six months since I did an empties, so if you need a wee, or haven't made a brew, I politely suggest you go take care of that...
17/07/2016
Instagram Update
I know a lot of you aren't on Instagram (you should be, it's brilliant!). But: I spend so much time on there showing products and my routines that I thought...
16/07/2016
New thinking, newer practices - and skincare brands I'm loving
I have so much to blog about I honestly don't know where to start. I cannot tell you how much I am loving the industry at the moment. There is...
04/07/2016
Cheat Sheet - Fannies, Flights and Festivals – Festival Skincare
Some of these people belong to me. You're welcome world. Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now I suppose there’s not much point in having a saying...
20/06/2016
Josie Maran Argan Creamy Oil Cleansing Treatment
Describe the brand in five words. Argan. QVC. Body butters. That's it - I'm sorry I literally have no clue who Josie Maran, is, or what her background is. This...
16/06/2016
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'
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
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
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
BloGlossary
As the blog continues to grow in readership (thank you!) I am fielding a lot of similar questions on a regular basis, the majority of which are usually very kindly...
13/05/2016
3107 Heart & Soul Deep Cleansing Makeup Remover
What is it? A cleansing balm that can also be used as a mask. 3107 is made by the beautiful Dija Ayodele, a facialist and wellbeing therapist based in London,...
09/05/2016
Currently testing... Votary Super Seed
One of my favourite launches of last year was the Votary brand - in particular the cleansing oil, that has been a permanent addition to my cupboard since it launched....
05/05/2016
6 Year Anniversary and my biggest ever Giveaway
SIX YEARS! I can't believe the time has gone so quickly, but yes, six years ago, so dismayed was I by the constant talk of cleansing wipes on twitter, that...
11/04/2016
Elemis Nourishing Omega-Rich Cleansing Oil
What is it? 'A nourishing cleansing oil.' A liquified oil cleanser. Who is it for? Everyone. Elemis advertise this to all skin types. What’s in it? Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower)...
15/03/2016
Limited Edition Aurelia Cell Repair Night Oil collaboration with Caroline Hirons in aid of The Eve Appeal
Regular readers will know that I have long championed The Eve Appeal and their brilliant work in raising funds, awareness and working hard towards cures for women's cancers....
09/02/2016
Cheat Sheet - Top 5 Things American Women are doing wrong in Skincare
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now First things first: Yes, this is a sweeping generalisation, based on my time in LA last week. Please don't be offended if...
08/02/2016
What to Buy? The Body Shop
I've been using something from The Body Shop, in some shape or form, for over 30 years. The modern day Body Shop retains Anita Roddick's values, while having the financial...
23/01/2016
10 Random Things that affect your Skin
Ah skin. That pesky thing that shows clearly what you've been doing, or not doing, to those that can spot the signs. When someone asks me about their skin, they...
22/01/2016
What to Buy? Tata Harper
Where to start? I've never met a Tata product I didn't like. So good is the choice, that the hardest part for this type of review is singling out individual...
16/01/2016
Budget Skincare - Waitrose Pure Range
I am constantly asked for budget friendly items and I love finding them, but they have to actually do something, not just 'be cheap' in order for me to recommend....
15/01/2016
Most Used Products of 2015
Apologies if you caught this the first five minutes it went up. There was something wrong with the upload so I had to redo it. Anyway: I decided to go...
13/01/2016
Temple Spa In The Beginning Deep Cleansing Melt
You may say the world does not need more cleansing balms. I'd agree with you but then we'd both be wrong. What is it? 'Temple Spa In The Beginning Deep...
07/01/2016
Dehydration Week - Black Chicken Remedies Love Your Face Serum
Ok so everyone outside of Australia will complain about this one, but I figure my Aussie readers get SO screwed with exchange rates and so many products are unavailable to...
01/12/2015
Hall of Fame - Darphin 8-Flower Nectar Oil and a Meet'n'Greet in John Lewis, Kingston
As much as I loved meeting Paula Begoun, it was when she said 'Don't even get me started on french pharmacy brands!' that I knew we would never be bonded...
24/11/2015
Creme de La Mer The Renewal Oil #spon
To celebrate the launch of their first oil, (frankly, it's about time) La Mer asked me to put together my top tips for how to use this luscious newness....
06/11/2015
Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum
I should start this post with an apology. There are a few product reviews coming your way this week and they're none of them cheap. They're all LUSH, but we're...
26/10/2015
Votary Cleansing Oil
I know I'm going to like a brand when they start a sentence with 'You’ve been told that clean skin should feel stretched and tight. That’s simply not true.' Can...
16/10/2015
Aerin Rose Oil
Oils are the one product I cannot live without. If pushed, they would be the one thing I would take to an island. Whether for cleansing or massage, everyone needs...
31/08/2015
How to use your Cult Beauty Box!
Hi Everyone! Wow - Cult Beauty move quickly - some of you have already received your boxes! I thought it might be helpful if I did a quick post on...
28/08/2015