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Caroline Hirons, Founder and Qualified Skincare Expert
The Winner of the 6 Year Giveaway is........
CONGRATULATIONS TASHA BEAVER! You have email. :) Thank you to everyone that entered - and keep your eyes peeled for more great giveaways to come.
02/05/2016
Five New (ish) Eye Creams I'm Enjoying
Some eye goodness that's made its way into my inbox recently - and a quick head's up on whether it may be for you or not. Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro...
02/05/2016
The Body Shop Skin Defence
When The Body Shop released the Vitamin E SPF this week, I did an audible 'about TIME'. Well they've already brought another one out, and it's only Friday. :) This...
29/04/2016
Random Round-Up No.2
Hi All! Another week - some Instagram newness for you below amongst other updates.. Kate Somerville Official Goat Milk Statement (file under - 'things you never thought you would type'):...
29/04/2016
NeoStrata Smooth Surface Daily Peel Pads
What is it? 'A daily home use peel is expertly formulated at an effective pH using a NeoStrata-developed delivery system for gentle yet optimal skin penetration.' Aka - acid toner...
28/04/2016
Serozinc 50ml
Head's up! Serozinc has just come out in a 50ml size - and it's on discount on Escentual.com right here: www.escentual.com/larocheposay
28/04/2016
Vlog 26
Hi All, This week's vlog is up. Not sure when the next one will be. Work is busy and I want to focus on the blog rather than vlog for...
26/04/2016
Random Round-up No.1
Hi All. I know I haven't been around much but wanted to keep you up to speed and answer some of your comments on my various social sites and thought...
22/04/2016
VLOG 25 - DOWNING ST & QVC
Hi Everyone, Apologies for the radio silence. Vlog 25 is now up. Hope you enjoy. :) This week involves Downing St with Ruth, going backstage at QVC and dental surgery...
20/04/2016
Microbeads update - The Body Shop and Johnson & Johnson respond
Thank you for the great response to yesterday's post on microbeads. After the post went live, there were a few questions raised on social media about other brands including The...
15/04/2016
Pixi's first Hour-Long Show on QVC
Public Service Announcement!! ;) Pixi have their first full Hour on QVC this Sunday evening at 6pm. If you want to get your hands on your own Limited Edition 500ml...
14/04/2016
Marie Claire @WORK Live
On Saturday 23rd April I will be talking at the Marie Claire @WORK Live event in Central London. I'm on a panel talking all things blogging and am really looking...
14/04/2016
Microbeads in products
Photo courtesy of beingcontent.com Having previously being led to believe that the EU was all over the microbead issue, I've today found out that the exact opposite is the case....
13/04/2016
New Appearances - The Body Shop
I'm back on the road this month - first up with The Body Shop. Next week I'm in Birmingham, London and Brighton - more details of which and how to...
13/04/2016
Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel with 0.5% Retinol - Beauty Pick of the Month on QVC
Ooh I almost missed this one - just a heads-up for you Alpha-H fans. Those of you that love a bit of acid AND retinol - this launches on the...
13/04/2016
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
I'm back! And a little update.
Hi Loveliest of People. Thanks for your lovely comments and patience while I took a little break. Had some surgery (nothing bad, all good) and then we took a quick...
06/04/2016
Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Nightly Brightening Pads
What is it? 'Help brighten, smooth and tone while reducing the appearance of dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles. These luxurious, eco-friendly bamboo pads are saturated with antioxidant-rich organic fruit...
30/03/2016
Bliss Giveaway Winners
The five winners of the Bliss giveaway chosen at random by Rafflecopter are: JESS THOMAS SARAH HANNAWAY HELEN BOYER EMILY GROSVENOR CLAIRE MURRAY CONGRATULATIONS! We'll be in touch. Thank you...
30/03/2016
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser
What is it? 'An innovative creamy, moisturizing cleanser that gently removes impurities and makeup without stripping skin of essential moisture.' A hybrid between a cream/oil cleanser. Who is it for?...
28/03/2016
Honest Beauty Refreshingly Clean Gel Cleanser
What is it? A gel cleanser. (I know: obvious.) Who is it for? It makes no skin type specific references, but after using it I would suggest it's better for...
27/03/2016
Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Night Pads Extreme
What is it? Acid pads Who is it for? All skin types except those with obvious sensitivities to acids. What’s in it? Aqua (Water/Eau), Glycolic Acid, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20,...
26/03/2016
Requested Reviews - follow-up
*26.03.16 COMMENTS CLOSED DUE TO OVERLOADING (AGAIN) :) Well it would appear we broke blogger's comment system. The original requested reviews post (here) has so many comments that it is...
25/03/2016
Sonya Dakar Eye Wash
When I posted this picture on my Instagram last week it received more mixed reviews than usual. Most of the comments were based around the Flash Facial (the majority love...
24/03/2016
VLOG 24 - Brace yourselves for Country Music
Hi Everyone! A little country music festival to get your week going. :) I'm taking the Easter break off with the kids - Max has three weeks off this year...
22/03/2016
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) Seed...
15/03/2016
Requested reviews
Just a quick one. Thank you so much for all of your suggestions. I've closed the comments on the original post as we were nearing 400, and I think that's...
13/03/2016
Bliss fabulous drench 'N' quench
What is it? 'A tranformative cream-to-water moisturizer.' Who is it for? Anyone wanting/needing moisture without that heavy, greasy feeling. What’s in it? water (aqua/eau), cyclopentasiloxane, glycerin, butylene glycol, dimethicone, hydrogenated...
12/03/2016
VLOG 23
Hi Everyone! A tad delayed. Soz. I'm off to the C2C Festival tomorrow. I imagine there will be cowboys in next week's vlog, so there's THAT to look forward to....
10/03/2016
Review Requests
*Comments closed - see updated post here: www.carolinehirons.com/requested-reviews Hi All! When I'm looking at Google Analytics I can see the search words that you are using that lead you to...
08/03/2016
Avon ANEW Clinical Advanced Resurfacing Peel
What is it? 'Professional-grade, at-home treatment pads that exfoliate, retexturise and resurface all skin types.' Acid toning pads. Who is it for? Everyone, except people with obvious intolerances/allergies to glycolic....
07/03/2016
Something we can all do for Mother's Day
Mother's Day is upon us in the UK, and while I have happily accepted my share of pasta necklaces, hand-made cards and flowers over the years, these days I'm grateful...
06/03/2016
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Surprise
Head's up lovely fellow Flowerbomb addicts. From now until 9th March, if you buy a bottle of Flowerbomb at Selfridges Oxford St, they will hand paint it for you. They...
04/03/2016
What to Buy? Zelens
Zelens is one of the most-requested brands for the 'What to Buy?' series. Founded by Dr. Marko Lens, it combines cutting-edge science with the most beautiful plant ingredients, which, when...
03/03/2016
VLOG 22 - BRITs, Parent's Evening and strange accents.
Hi Everyone! Thank you for your patience last week on here. I wasn't around much as my 'other' job was demanding. Great, but demanding. Normal week this week. Whatever that...
29/02/2016
January Labs Giveaway Winner
Hi Lovely People! The winner of the January Labs Giveaway chosen by random through Rafflecopter is Rikki Ardagh from Australia. :) I'll see you Monday - organising my life this...
27/02/2016
Beauty Myths No.18 - eye creams fix genetic dark circles
Dark circles driving you mad? Tried everything under the sun? Whilst there are limited things that you can do about them and definitely things that make them worse, if they...
24/02/2016
L.A. LOOT
Hi Everyone! Thanks for your patience - I get there in the end. ;) A little more detail on what I brought back from LA and why. Needless to say...
23/02/2016
VLOG 21
Hi Everyone. Prepare yourself for some hideousness this week. There's bare-faced-spots galore, rambling, and coleslaw on toast. Why? Because it's delicious that's why. One day, I'll get it together and...
22/02/2016
May Lindstrom The Jasmine Garden
What is it? 'A botanical mist.' Facial spritz/toner. Who is it for? Everyone. What’s in it? pure water (aqua) *hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) argentum metallicum (silver) jasmine (jasmine) grandiflorum absolute...
21/02/2016
La Solution 10 De Chanel
Every time I talk about Chanel I get negative comments about the fragrance content. Well, those of you that like your products fragrance-free because you have sensitive skin and would...
20/02/2016
January Labs Giveaway
Hi Everyone! So the lovely January from January Labs was concerned that those of us outside the US were having difficulty getting hold of her brand, so is offering one...
16/02/2016
Boots Botanics Hot Cloth Cleansing Balm
What is it? The blurb: 'This deep-cleansing balm contains a luxurious blend of Shea Butter, Rosehip and Jojoba Oil to leave skin smooth, soft and clean. The gentle polishing action...
15/02/2016
What to Buy? Honest Beauty
This week's What to Buy? comes from Honest Beauty, the new beauty line extension from Jessica Alba's Honest brand. I LIKE. Honest Beauty is available from https://www.honestbeauty.com/ The store that...
14/02/2016
January Labs Moisture Balancing Lotion
*OK firstly - a quick note (that I will remove in due course) to apologise for the distinct lack of blogging action in recent weeks. My real 'day job' has...
12/02/2016
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. Well now...
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
VLOG WEEK 19 - L.A. Part 2
Part 2 includes a little shopping, some rushed packing and Gen Beauty - including the mini facial I did for Ipsy's Periscope while I was there. Hope you enjoy! :)...
06/02/2016