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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
Kypris 1000 Roses and Moonlight Catalyst
A few weeks ago I met with Chase, the founder of Kypris, in Selfridges, where the brand have launched exclusively in the UK. Kypris is a high-end natural range...
16/11/2015
Empties - November 2015
IT'S A BIG ONE. It's been a long time since I did one of these - I've kept it as short as possible! As requested, the links to the products...
15/11/2015
VLOG WEEK ELEVEN - GROUNDING THE KIDS, RANTING AND NO PASSPORT
Well it looks like I didn't leave the house all week. Next week I'm off to Iceland amongst other things so there will hopefully be fewer breakdowns, less ranting and...
14/11/2015
Where are the reviews?
Hi lovely people. Quick update: my desk/office space is currently non-existent due to the new bookcases being built. The house is in complete disarray and I am struggling to find...
11/11/2015
What's New? November
I know there's all these YouTube 'rules/guidelines' where you're supposed to post frequently/regularly etc but I am enjoying posting these videos up in bulk. And also - if you save...
10/11/2015
Favourites - October(ish) 2015
I know I know it's been forever! Favourites first, then newness, then empties! There is a massive list of everything featured in the video in the description box underneath...
09/11/2015
VLOG WEEK TEN - XMAS FAIR AND CRUE
Hi Everyone! Thank you for watching. The three long-promised videos will - WILL - be up this week. All links and information on this week's shenanigans are in the...
08/11/2015
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
Beauty Myths No.17- It's ok to sleep in your makeup
Enough already. Charlotte Tilbury, whom I know and love, had a conversation with Kim Kardashian that KK quotes thus: "Charlotte Tilbury is my hero because she has never let her...
03/11/2015
Pestle & Mortar Liberty Event
Hello loveliest of readers! I have two meet'n'greet/appearances left for this year. Details on the December one are to follow in due course, but the first one is next...
03/11/2015
VLOG WEEK NINE
HI ALL! This is the last week of posting vlogs on a Sunday. Going forward I'm probably going to put them up on Saturday mornings as it frees up the...
01/11/2015
The Colbert MD Giveaway Winner is......
Congratulations Meave Hamill! Thank you to everyone that entered - and thank you Colbert MD!
30/10/2015
Synthetic fragrance vs Natural fragrance
Fragrance in products causes a lot of concern among some of the beauty buying public. Most often in people with sensitive skins, but it is becoming more and more of...
30/10/2015
Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum
What is it? 'A hyaluronic acid serum that hydrates and soothes even the most sensitive skin while smoothing fine lines and restoring youthful elasticity. Targets fine lines, dullness and dehydration...
29/10/2015
Tested on animals/Sold in China
By far the most-asked question on the blog recently has been 'Why do you say 'Tested on animals/Sold in China'? in your reviews?. The simple answer is that China...
28/10/2015
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
VLOG WEEK EIGHT - Wicked and Product Newness
How is it 8 weeks since I started doing this?? Thanks for watching - this week is half term but I have a stack of empties and favourites to film...
25/10/2015
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit
NO FILTER - that's it! Ok so my Hourglass powders addiction shows no signs of abating any time soon. They really have swept the market and made a long ignored...
23/10/2015
Give and Makeup Christmas/Winter Appeal
Time goes so quickly - I can't believe it's nearly Christmas again and that Give and Makeup is 5 years old. For newer readers, Give and Makeup is something I...
20/10/2015
Dr Brandt Glow Overnight Resurfacing Serum
What is it? 'A potent nighttime skin renewal serum with retinol.' Who is it for? People looking for the extra boost that retinols give. Vitamin A is a...
19/10/2015
VLOG WEEK SEVEN
This was a weird week. I wasn't feeling great for some of it so hopefully that's going to sod off this coming week. Thank you, as always, for watching and...
18/10/2015
STOP. DROP. SERVE. When the 'Customer Experience' forgets about the Customer.
source Earlier this week I came across my original typed copy of the 100+ page customer service training manual that I wrote for Liz Earle 10 years ago when I...
17/10/2015
NARS Steven Klein One Shocking Moment Palette
If you're a blush/bronzer addict like my good self, brace yourselves for this one. It contains Laguna bronzer, Paloma sculpting powders (top left) and four blushers. FOUR. Robotic, Blasphemy, Luster...
16/10/2015
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
A little SpaceNK shopping
I had dinner on Tuesday evening in Sloane Square and arrived with 20 minutes to spare. There was only going to be one destination for a smash'n'grab and that...
15/10/2015
Links of London Sweetie Charm Bracelet
I know this is nothing new to most of you. But I finally took the plunge and bought a Links of London charm bracelet last week. Actually, I made Mr...
15/10/2015
Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb 10th Anniversary Limited Edition bottle - get it while you can!
If you follow my Instagram or watch my vlogs you'l know I had tea with Viktor&Rolf recently to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Flowerbomb. I can't believe it's been 10...
14/10/2015
NARS for Glossybox
Next month brings another really nice Limited Edition to our shores with the NARS/Glossybox collaboration. It's a soft touch box, pointing to the well-known and loved NARS packaging - and...
14/10/2015
VLOG WEEK 6
Thank you to everyone who took the time to come out to the Body Shop events this week. It was so lovely meeting you all. Next Sunday I'm at Stylist...
11/10/2015
The importance of having an opinion. And voicing it.
Here's the thing. Every time I do an event and get to meet some of you lovely readers, I come away inspired and always with new ideas for posts. This...
09/10/2015
Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser
What is it? 'This active yet gentle cleanser with 5% glycolic acid exfoliates to reveal a glowing, healthier-looking skintone.' It's a clay cleanser. Who is it for? All skin...
05/10/2015
VLOG WEEK 5
Reunion with my favourite Lady. So this week is a long one, sorry. Get a cup of tea. It's beauty-tastic at the end. Zoe and Alfie as waxworks - a...
04/10/2015
Upcoming Events
Howdy! I have three events coming up over the next couple of weeks that I thought I would share with you. Or else, you know, I'll be stood there on...
03/10/2015
Bobbi Brown Extra Balm Rinse
Keeping with the cleanser theme, I am also enjoying this surprisingly thick balm from the Brown that is Bobbi. I have the tube version and am already convinced that it...
03/10/2015
Le Volume Ultra-Noir de Chanel
Just a quick one for those of you not on Instagram. This mascara from Chanel is BRILLIANT. Properly, utterly brilliant. Doesn't deposit too much onto the brush, always a pet...
30/09/2015
Anne Semonin Atelier - Paris
About 12 years ago I had a two hour facial with Ewa Berkmann for Anne Semonin in Claridges. It was my second Anne Semonin facial at the time, and it...
30/09/2015
Currently reading.....
After mentioning in yesterday's post that I like to curl up in fresh bedding with a good book, I had a few requests asking for my current reading list. Truth...
29/09/2015
Bloody LOVE Autumn!
It suddenly occurred to me this weekend that I was back in 'the zone'. And by that, I mean that I was actually out of the funk that had been...
28/09/2015
VLOG WEEK FOUR
I've neglected the blog this week. Apologies. Have a great Sunday and I'll see you here tomorrow. Promise. :)
27/09/2015
Stem Cells - the nonsense continues
Nearly three years ago I wrote this post about stem cells and the utter nonsense of brands claiming that plant stem cells can 'reactivate stem cells'. I don't usually repeat...
23/09/2015
Recommended Facialists - Teresa Tarmey
I've had a lot of facials. A LOT. At one point in my career, my job was testing every facial in town. I know. Hard work, but someone had to...
21/09/2015
VLOG WEEK 3
Wow I haven't blogged since Tuesday. Sorry chaps. I'll try and get my head together this week and pay more attention to the blog. Promise. In the meantime, Here's me...
20/09/2015
Quick Smokey Eye with Hannah from Bobbi Brown
After Hannah and the team had finished filming the video last week, I told asked her to stick around and give me a full smokey eye - which happily, she...
15/09/2015
VLOG WEEK 2 - Meeting Joan Collins, Behind the scenes at QVC and my meltdown
Well THAT was busy. Events, behind the scenes at QVC, Emilia's birthday party and meeting JOAN COLLINS. Also: me having a meltdown at the kids. That will probably be a...
13/09/2015
New Video! What's New/What I'm currently LOVING!
Hello!!!! So as I had everything set up for after the Bobbi video, I thought I'd take advantage and film a video I'd been planning for a while -...
10/09/2015
Bobbi Brown Intensive Serum Corrector and Concealer
I think everyone I know owns a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick. And Bone eyeshadow. And quite possibly the original Corrector and Concealer kit. Where I was absolutely on board with...
08/09/2015
Public Service Announcement - Pixi launch on QVC UK
Courtesy Matthew Carasella This just in: tomorrow evening (Wednesday) at 8pm, during Alison Young's Beauty Night in, Pixi are launching on QVC UK. Tune in to see what delights await...
08/09/2015
Carey Lander and Sarcoma UK
My friend Sali Hughes wrote this beautiful piece of love for one of her close friends Carey Lander and her hideous but inspiring battle against osteosarcoma. the-pool.com/sali-hughes-on-osteosarcoma-and-carey-lander-camera-obscura ...
07/09/2015