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Welcome to the archive: Caroline Hirons’ unique library of original blog content, product deep dives, expert recommendations and science-first facts. Sharing her unique perspectives and extensive expertise on products, brands and the fundamentals of skincare, this is your destination for honest, educational content from The Most Powerful Woman in Beauty.
Caroline Hirons, Founder and Qualified Skincare Expert
Update - New Pages and Features
Mortar & Milk - SW6 Hi All! OK - I know. Erm where have you been Caroline? I know it may seem like I've slipped off the face of the...
01/07/2016
BioEffect EGF Serum
Describe the brand in five words. Iceland. Barley. EGF. Serum. Cold. What is it? 'BioEffect EGF Serum is a ground-breaking anti-ageing serum that delivers visible, dramatic improvements to your skin.'...
27/06/2016
VLOG 29 | Behind the scenes at Showboat and other ramblings
Hi Everyone, Long time no see. Thank you so much to the team at Showboat and the brilliant Gina Beck for giving me a peek backstage. Get your tickets here:...
26/06/2016
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette back in stock at SpaceNK
Just a quick head's up. This was one of my most popular recommendations last year - and Space NK have just got more stock in of the Hourglass Ambient Lighting...
22/06/2016
Appointments Update
I just wanted to say both a lovely big 'Thank You', tagged in with an equal share of apology. Thank you to all of you that enquired about having a...
22/06/2016
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb gets an update
When I was in Amsterdam earlier this year with Viktor & Rolf we were given a sneak peek of the new Flowerbomb visuals that have just been announced on WWD....
22/06/2016
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 if you...
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
An exciting update! It's Facial time.
Apologies for the lack of content recently but I've been busy working with clients, sourcing an office space and hiring an assistant. All good stuff, but just prioritising things other...
15/06/2016
Stylist Live 13-16 October
I will once again be speaking at Stylist Live this year, this time I will be on the Inspiration Stage, talking about beauty, blogging and building your business within that...
15/06/2016
Balance Me Facialists
Hi All! Embrace their wellbeing roots, British-made, gorgeous skincare brand Balance Me has launched a signature facial to showcase their beautiful products. Skin is dealt with on an individual bespoke...
10/06/2016
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
IMATS London 2016 Buys
I went to IMATS this year with a list. I've lost out so many times in previous years by being distracted talking to friends that I literally always come home...
05/06/2016
Bobbi Brown Pro Online
Just a small queue at the Bobbi stand on Friday. Well this is very exciting for Pro/Student Makeup artists. Bobbi Brown are moving their pro discount programme online. You can...
05/06/2016
VLOG 28 - Half Term, IMATS and Cate Blanchett
Happy Half Term vlog :) Popped to Mum's this week, picked up some bits in Trafford (as you do), met Cate Blanchett (although that is off camera - you get...
04/06/2016
Kat Burki Tubereuse
When I was doing research for the Kat Burki Cleansing post earlier this month, I came across this fragrance, completely by chance, on the Nordstrom website. It is nowhere to...
31/05/2016
Masks - Clay/Mud/Charcoal etc
Clay masks - the easiest way to give your skin a deeper clean without being harsh or spending a fortune. The market is FULL of them but as I have...
27/05/2016
Glow Tonic To-Go
Ooh head's up Glow Tonic fans. You're about to be able to get your hands on Glow Tonic in a travel/quick grab/ To-Go version. These pads launch in the UK...
26/05/2016
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
MASKS - An Overview
There are literally thousands of masks on the market. Endless options for all skin types and all skin conditions. So where to begin? Masks were traditionally a quick fix or...
23/05/2016
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
Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Couture and Vlog 27
I was recently invited to Amsterdam by Viktor&Rolf for the launch of their new fragrance, Bonbon Couture. The launch was held in the Viktor & Rolf House which did not...
21/05/2016
The First Reveal - OSKIA Micro Exfoliating Balm
This Balm was first reviewed on here over 4 years ago - and I still love it. It was also in my very first Cult Beauty Box. It's a great...
20/05/2016
NARS Monoi Body Glow II and Monoi Candle
OK so lovers of all things monoi - and longtime purchasers of Hei Poa - we finally got NARS to come up with the goods candle-wise. The downside is that...
18/05/2016
Update - Kat Burki Cleanser
Good news - Space NK have changed the price of the Kat Burki Balm from this post to £52.00. Bad news - it's sold out. Still, it'll be back soon...
18/05/2016
The Cult Beauty Box - the waitlist is open.
Box Number FOUR is imminent, but the waitlist has already arrived. To be in with the best chance to buy the box when it goes on sale, you can sign...
18/05/2016
Estee Lauder Genuine Glow
Adding to the growing 'glow' sector, Estee Lauder release Genuine Glow this summer. A hybrid between primer and skincare, these are water-based and oil-free so suitable for all. Used daily,...
17/05/2016
Coming this week - Mask Combinations
Sunday Facial. Three Step Facial. Post Flight Facial. Pre-Wedding Facial etc etc Any other requests feel free to leave them in the comments!
16/05/2016
OM Pure Glow Cleanser
What is it? 'This perfectly balanced cleanser instantly refreshes skin leaving it clean and glowing.' It's a gel cleanser. Who is it for? 'Suitable for all skin types, balancing oily...
14/05/2016
Kat Burki Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm
*Warning - make a brew. Describe the brand in five words? New. Interesting. Green. Bio processing. What is it? Repairs, renews and illuminates skin. It's a stretch calling this a...
14/05/2016
Meet The Beauty Experts - M&S Westfield White City
Not sure whose idea this was, or if it's safe, but Amanda and I are at M&S Westfield tomorrow afternoon talking all things Pixi. The info is here: westfield.com/entertainment/meet-the-beauty-experts-pixi They've...
13/05/2016
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules
Heads up ANR devotees - and I know there's a lot of you out there. These are new and coming your way soon. They are designed to be used as...
13/05/2016
Sonya Dakar Buriti Purifying Cleanser
What is it? 'Effortlessly dissolves make up, dirt and impurities to leave your face feeling like velvet.' Who is it for? All skin types - particularly dry, mature or sensitive....
13/05/2016
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
Juice Beauty Cleansing Milk
It's organic so I put it in my hyacinths. What is it? 'This creamy formula deeply cleanses and removes makeup...' Who is it for? ...'while soothing normal, aging, or sensitive...
12/05/2016
Giorgio Armani Prima
For reasons known only to themselves, Armani aren't launching this in the UK until the end of September. If you live in the US however, Bob's your Uncle. So just...
11/05/2016
Jouer Ready To Wear Palette - Warm
I picked this up in January in LA, took these pictures for the blog, then promptly filed them in the wrong folder, as you do. It was only when I...
10/05/2016
NARS Under Cover - Summer 2016
Oh Monsieur Nars, you are on a roll Sir. There is a ton of newness from NARS and this isn't even the last you will see this week. For makeup...
09/05/2016
Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kits - hurry....
OK another one that I meant to put up when I bought them a couple of weeks ago. If you watch my vlogs you will have seen me literally ordering...
09/05/2016
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
NARS Supersized Orgasm
Every brand, if they're lucky, has their 'Hero' product. Or as I call it: The Pension Fund. Think Chanel No.5, Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin, Eve Lom Cleanser, Pixi...
08/05/2016
Hourglass Illume Sheer Color Trio and Ambient Primers
Just when you think you don't need any new primers or 'glow' products, Hourglass do their thing - again. Three new primers under the Ambient umbrella promise to soften, neutralise...
08/05/2016
Chanel UV Essentiel Multi-Protection Daily Defender
I've covered SPF extensively in the last few years so this year I'm going to focus primarily on light facial SPFs, suitable for daily use as well as holiday -...
07/05/2016
Urban Decay Alice Through The Looking Glass
I've seen a couple of these around but they are out of stock already on the Urban Decay website. If you haven't seen the Alice Through The Looking Glass Eyeshadow...
07/05/2016
The Mariposa Trust - miscarriages and beyond
Baby loss is a global issue with around 30,000,000 miscarriages each year, 2.6 million still births and 5.495 million neo-natal and early years losses. I have four children, but I've...
06/05/2016
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