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
Beautique Perfect 10 GWP
Just a quick one - I do love a GWP. Beautique are offering the above gift with all purchases over £150.00 for the month of June. The gift is worth...
07/06/2014
Michael Kors Liquitan Self Tanner - Hall of Fame
Every so often I try a product that stops me in my tracks and makes me take to the keyboard tout de suite. I suppose if anyone was going to...
07/06/2014
Red Lippy Project and Cervical Screening Awareness
OK listen up. A cause extremely close to my heart - and my Lady Garden. This week - 8th to 14th June - is Cervical Screening Awareness week. I lost...
07/06/2014
The Experts. How to get ahead as a facialist - Ole Henriksen
Ole Henriksen opened his first clinic in LA in the early 70's. Since then he's gone on to build a huge empire including his own eponymous brand and has a...
03/06/2014
The never-ending virus and a new PA date.
So that little cold that I had a few weeks ago turned out to be a virus that clung on to me like a bad smell. I'm STILL on antibiotics...
02/06/2014
Another Space NK drop-in.
My bad. I completely forgot. You can tell I'm still on meds can't you? I'm in Space NK in Brighton this Wednesday. It's not an 'official' PA - I'm training...
02/06/2014
The Limited Edition Neal's Yard Wild Rose Beauty Balm Giveaway Winners
I'm so sorry for the wait! The five winners are: Sally A Anna W Andrea Lynn D Karolina Congratulations Ladies and thank you to everyone who entered and to Neal's...
02/06/2014
Alpha-H Exclusives and QVC Bank Holiday Monday
This Bank Holiday Monday QVC are holding a one-off day called 'Got to have It'. It's essentially a day full of TSV's - that's not what they're called - but...
25/05/2014
The Detox Kitchen Deli and Delivery!
The Detox Kitchen is the kind of establishment that makes the type of food that you think you can make in your head, but in reality fail miserably. In my...
22/05/2014
YouTube update
That's attractive Thank you for all of the lovely comments about the videos filmed with Ruth last month. It's always a weird, slightly (very) unnerving thing putting yourself 'out there'...
22/05/2014
Choice Books - Lifestyle/Inspiration: Kate Spade 'Things We Love'
I popped in to Kate Spade in Westfield this week - it draws me in like a homing beacon every time I go past it. I ended up buying some...
11/05/2014
10th Anniversary of Neal's Yard Wild Rose Beauty Balm and a fab Giveaway!
Earlier this year I was invited to see the Head Office and manufacturing plant of Neal's Yard as part of the 10th Anniversary of their amazing Wild Rose Beauty Balm....
10/05/2014
Should we grow old gracefully? - Google Hangout with Sali Hughes
As some of you will know, next Tuesday evening I am on a panel hosted by Sali Hughes with India Knight, Brix Smith-Start and Pearl Lowe as part of the...
10/05/2014
Appointments Update
Hi Everyone. I just wanted to give a quick update as to appointment availability etc. In short, our office building has been sold (how RUDE) so we are being booted...
09/05/2014
More YouTube and my apologies
So Ruth and I have been at it again - our 'What's in my Handbag' videos went up over the Bank holiday and I'm so pleased you all seemed to...
06/05/2014
Chris Pine for Armani Code
A couple of weeks ago I attended the Press Conference for the launch of Armani Code Ice and the introduction of Chris Pine as the 'Face' of the line. I...
29/04/2014
YouTube
Last week the very lovely Ruth from A Model Recommends and I filmed a lot of videos. A LOT of videos - for YouTube. Two of them have gone live...
25/04/2014
An Evening with Caudalie - Wednesday 21st May 2014 at 6.30pm
What do you get if you cross wine, cheese, gorgeous skincare and me? An 'Evening with Caudalie' that's WHAT. On Wednesday 21st May I will be holding an Evening at...
25/04/2014
Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia Body Creme
I try a lot of products. LOTS. I know I'm still in the right business because I regularly try something and say 'OH SWEET MOTHER OF GOD!' which, to...
25/04/2014
The Winner of the Skin Consultation is....
Thank you so much for all of your entries. The winner - chosen by random on Rafflecopter - is: ZOE TEMPLAR. I've emailed you Zoe. Look forward to talking about...
25/04/2014
Young girls, 'thigh gaps', You Tube and the 'F' word.
Fat. The 'F' word I've probably used more recently than any other. Yes, even that one. Long story short, I turned 40, broke my coccyx, bought a car, stopped walking...
22/04/2014
The Beauty Project - Selfridges and HUGHES
From 1st May until 12th June Selfridges are holding 'The Beauty Project'. A series of events and talks over a period of 6 weeks with the focus on all things...
22/04/2014
Official Statement from Clinique
I've received a lot of comments lately stating that this balm, beloved by so many of us, is being discontinued. I asked Clinique for a statement - and received this...
16/04/2014
AirMotion Pro Giveaway Winners
The five winners of the AirMotion brushes are: Ms. Magpie Jodi Butler Minty Jennifer C (right Jennifer) Debbie Herring Can you please email us here with your full posting address...
15/04/2014
4 Years talking about pores! And a one-off Giveaway.
Source Today marks the 4 year anniversary of this blog. I'm so grateful to each and every one of you for your constant engagement, comments, tweets, emails - and for...
11/04/2014
Choice Books - Health: A Short Guide to a Long Life
If I took all of the advice in all of the books on health that I've read I'm pretty sure I'd be much healthier than I am. That doesn't stop...
10/04/2014
Beauty Myths No.8 - Moisturiser is your most important purchase
I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve had a conversation with people who are using an incredibly expensive moisturiser – but cleansing (or not) with wipes/a quick wash...
09/04/2014
This Works No Wrinkles Midnight Moisture
You know when you get home - and you're exhausted/you've had a ridiculously long work day and you just want to go 'oomph' and collapse on the sofa? This is...
08/04/2014
Sunday Riley: The difference between Artemis, Juno and Isis
As soon as I posted the picture above on Instagram I was inundated with questions asking what the difference was between the 3 oils. Here is a very quick guide:...
07/04/2014
Guilty Pleasure - and one of my most repurchased items - Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush glosses
I've been meaning to blog about these for the longest time - but didn't want to until I'd stocked up. Selfish cow - I know. Victoria's Secret - they of...
06/04/2014
Fake it 'til you make it. Products that give you GLOW.
I'm frequently asked what makeup I use - especially when I'm bringing the glow products out. Which, these days, is every. damn. day. Welcome to my new Series: Fake it...
05/04/2014
Instagram Saturday
Mother's Day present from my babygirl. A defaced picture frame of us at her Christening. Said 'Babygirl' loving the new One Direction fragrance Revisited this album from Everything but the...
05/04/2014
Choice Books - Beauty: A Guide for Health & Beauty Therapists
I am always asked about my beauty therapy training and what advice I can give to people studying/thinking about studying beauty therapy. I will do more posts of this nature...
04/04/2014
Caudalie Polyphenol C15
Caudalie is a brand that I trained in over 15 years ago and have continued to use since then. Their Nourishing Body Lotion is still one of my favourites and...
03/04/2014
Aerin Spring New Essentials
Limited Edition Kaleidolight Palette - £40.00 Beautiful Rose Balm - perfect for balm addicts such as myself - £40.00 Rose Balm Lipsticks - crazy soft and smooth glorious lippies -...
02/04/2014
Instagram catch-up
Raved about this moisturiser Sold a lot of that moisturiser at this event Ran out of this lushness. Every last drop. A little light metal reading. Cleansed with all 3...
01/04/2014
YOU TUBE REQUESTS
COMETH THE HOUR. After talking with so many of you I think I have a fair idea of what you would like to see - but: What would you most...
24/03/2014
Nude Advanced Renewal Serum
Nude's Advanced Renewal Serum has just gone on sale in Space NK and is worth checking out. An updated version of their original Advanced Cellular Repair Serum, it's suitable...
20/03/2014
Michael Angove for Jo Malone London
Coming on 1st April is this beautiful limited edition collection from Michael Angove for Jo Malone. I'm really enjoying these collaborations - they give new life to an already-solid brand....
20/03/2014
Beauty Myths No.7 - Organic: is it or isn't it?
During my talk/appointments in Liberty this last week I came across a few questions of using organic vs 'chemical' and the misuse use of the word 'natural' (don't get me...
18/03/2014
Some updated Cheat Sheets
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now I know from the skin consultation appointments that a large number of readers are not on Twitter. That being in mind...
17/03/2014
Instagram Friday
So clearly this is more than a week's worth of photos but a little catch-up never hurt anyone....! Had a meeting with YouTube and saw my faves on the wall...
14/03/2014
Instore appearance - Space NK
As part of Space NK's Spring Series I will be doing a day of appointments in their Hans Crescent store on Friday 28th March. Appointments are on a first come...
13/03/2014
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads
First Aid Beauty is an American brand that is relatively under the radar. These pads however, deserve more attention. Facial Radiance Pads are a good starting point for people a...
13/03/2014
Beauty Myths No.6 - Having spots means you have an oily/combination skin
Most of the people I see have normal/dehydrated/sensitive skin with occasional spots. This is very different to acne. The vicious circle. It usually occurs via two paths. Vicious Circle One:...
06/03/2014
Liberty 'What's your Issue?' week - I'm back.
I can't believe it's been a year since the first 'What's your Issue?' week at Liberty! I'm back this year for more. On Wednesday 12th March I am doing a...
05/03/2014
Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Contouring Eye Lift
My list of eye 'must-have's' is getting larger and this beauty isn't helping matters. Launching in April, Re-Nutriv Ultimate Contouring Eye Lift is one gorgeous product. Being part of the...
04/03/2014
Travel Bag - or 'How to turn a dehydrating flight into a spa session'
Last week I spent over 20 hours on an airplane. That's not much for some but it is for me. There are a few conditions that really compromise your skin...
27/02/2014