The Blog
Caroline Hirons’ expert advice, product reviews and original blog posts — all in one curated archive.
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.
Havaianas and Mavala
Havaianas and Mavala are doing their bit to save us all from the dreaded trotter feet this Summer by offering a free shape and polish to all customers purchasing a...
16/05/2012
Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Launch
Earlier today I attended the press launch of Jo Malone's upcoming fragrance set to hit counters at the end of Summer, Blackberry & Bay. Held in a square in Central...
15/05/2012
111SKIN - Opportunity to meet the Founder.
Next Wednesday, 23rd May - you have the opportunity to talk to the founder of 111Skin, cosmetic surgeon Dr Yannis Alexandrides and bombard him with your questions. Okay - maybe...
15/05/2012
Elemis Limited Edition Papaya Enzyme Peel
As brands go - very few have an entire offering of masks which are all not only amazing, but must-haves. Elemis is one of them. Exotic Cream Moisturising, Fruit Active...
15/05/2012
Quick Weekend 48 Hour Giveaway - WINNER
Thank you all for your entries - my biggest giveaway so far! The winner chosen by random.org is......Jess - aka @starflykiwi CONGRATULATIONS! Please email me your details so that I...
14/05/2012
OSKIA Micro Exfoliating Balm
OSKIA is one of those brands that has been on the peripheral for a while that you can feel just ‘bubbling under’ about to hit the big time. Firstly, their...
09/05/2012
Champneys Super Rich Cleansing Balm - Review
Ignore the fact that it uses the word 'Super' in the title. And ignore that it says 'normal to dry skin'. This affordable balm is actually a nice find for...
08/05/2012
The one where I sell my soul to the Devil - or 'Step Away from the Bioderma'
If you are a regular reader of this blog - you will know my feelings on wipes, only ever using cleansing water, general laziness over effort. However: *breathe* I know...
25/04/2012
What's in My Handbag?
And another little snippet - I recently spent an afternoon with the girls from What's in My Handbag...where they proceeded to tear my cupboards, shelves and boxes to pieces -...
23/04/2012
Overnight Travel Kit
I went on an overnight trip to Monaco earlier this week - more of which to come at a later date. I snapped off this pic very quickly as I...
21/04/2012
Aesop Petitgrain Hydrating Body Gel and Control Anti-blemish Gel
Launching at Aesop counters today, this revolutionary Petitgrain Body Gel is a beautiful addition to the Aesop family. Perfect for the warmer weather, it is scented with grapefruit and lemon...
16/04/2012
111SKIN
The much anticipated 111SKIN from Dr Y Alexandrides launched this week and judging it based on what I have tried so far - it does not disappoint. A collaboration between...
14/04/2012
NARS Spring/Summer 2012 - loveliness abounds
Last week I was invited to a NARS Masterclass showcasing the new colours for Spring/Summer -and what lovely colours they are. I don't cover a whole heap of makeup on...
13/04/2012
Happy 2nd Birthday!
Two years ago I sat down and penned a little post about cleansing massage. It proved popular and so I kept posting. And now here we are in 2012 -...
11/04/2012
Speak Up, Save A Life
Regular readers will know of my charitable initiative Give and Makeup. Red magazine recently launched a campaign called 'Speak Up, Save A Life'. The aim of their campaign is to...
10/04/2012
Cheat Sheet - Top Tips for Great Skin
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Obviously, everyone is different – but in general – these are some basics if you’re wondering where to start…. Cleanse your skin...
09/04/2012
GOLD by Giles - Sneaky Peek.
GOLD by Giles launches online at New Look this week - prices start at a ridiculous £1.99. My tips: the lipglosses and rollers!
04/04/2012
March in the life of the blog.
Enjoying Ava's styling Smelling these Mother's Day bliss Handmade cards never get old Marilyn Monroe's skincare set Hanging out with @londonmugirl and @getlippie Long overdue haircut for the boy Lovely...
02/04/2012
Sunscreen - London Makeup Girl
For those of you who constantly ask about SPF and the variable types available - I have previously recommended asking Grace from London Makeup Girl - she (unlike my good...
27/03/2012
Jo Malone for the Home.
If you have ever sprayed a little Lime, Basil and Mandarin in the room to give it a spruce (coughs), you'll be as happy as I was to see these...
25/03/2012
Erno Laszlo Launch
I don't usually post about events, but the relaunch of Erno Laszlo was really well done and I am genuinely excited about the products to come. Held at the Media...
24/03/2012
Emma Hardie - QVC Anniversary Show - Picture Heavy!
Earlier this month I was invited to take a little photographic Behind-The-Scenes Diary of Emma Hardie's Anniversary Show on QVC. A few of the shots are below Prep and Makeup!...
23/03/2012
Things I'm Loving..... Revlon Colour Burst - Tutti Frutti
Just a quick one - these Revlon Lip Butters have just hit the shelves - although I hear they didn't stay on them for long - and I can understand...
23/03/2012
Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise - Luke Stephens
The lovely Luke and I have known each other for quite a few years - he's old school SpaceNK. There's a large group of us prowling the country at any...
21/03/2012
Jo Malone Bath Oil - an Apology!
I was out scouting for a pressie earlier this month for my girlfriend that I KNOW is obsessed with the above. I didn't want to enable her as traditionally (in...
21/03/2012
The perfect Thalgo, Aveda and Elemis bath.
My steamy Sunday. In the same vein as the supplement post from yesterday - I've been meaning to write about my perfect bath for a while. As it was Mother's...
20/03/2012
Spotlight on Supplements
I've been asked a lot recently about supplements - what I would recommend and what I take myself. So when I was getting everything out this morning I thought I'd...
19/03/2012
Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise - London Makeup Girl
The lovely Grace from London Makeup Girl is one of my real blogging inspirations. The champion of niche brands and ethical blogging - I trust everything this woman says no...
13/03/2012
International Women's Day and EQUALS?
Today is International Women's Day. You may ask.. and? How does that affect me? I come from a long line of incredibly strong, feisty women. I know I'm lucky. Really...
08/03/2012
The return of Le Metier de Beaute
Purses at the ready Ladies. Coming to Zuneta soon: All hail the return of Le Metier de Beaute.
05/03/2012
Emma Hardie Supersize Cleanser and a QVC Exclusive
Broken record time. I know I know. I promise I'll stop going on about this cleanser - one day. Just not now. Here's what you need to know: The tres...
05/03/2012
Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise - Tanya Burr
My first victim guest for Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise is Tanya Burr - You Tuber extraordinaire and all-round lovely lady. A fully trained makeup artist, Tanya has previously worked for...
05/03/2012
The 'I know it's a Hero Product but I just CAN'T' Support Club
So a few of us have secretly (openly on twitter) - in code - been very quietly admitting that there are some 'Hero Products' that we just cannot get to...
05/03/2012
Kim Kardashian - and those eyebrows
Everyone has an opinion about KK. The TV show, THAT wedding, the mother, the sisters, the unspeakably tall soon-to-be ex-husband (she never should have married him - SO RUDE) the...
28/02/2012
Starflower Oil and Breast Pain
In the last couple of months I've had increasingly horrible breast pain before and during periods. Although they are tender in between monthly cycles, its really when I'm in PMS...
28/02/2012
Frederic Fekkai - Some faves
Totally gratuitous picture of the quite-frankly-all-too-handsome Mr Fekkai I've been using Frederic Fekkai products on and off for over 10 years. I first tried them when they were the amenity...
27/02/2012
Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise - Me
I seem to always be talking about or recommending the same products recently so I thought I would mix it up a little – and take blatant advantage of my...
24/02/2012
Taking a stand against Photoshop.
Following my post below on the still-can't-quite-believe-how-horrific-it-is photoshop job executed on Zooey Deschanel by Rimmel - I was contacted by Collin Resultime, who have featured previously on this site with...
22/02/2012
DJV Beautenizer Mascara
Just a quick one for the middle of the week! I was recently sent these mascaras - which turn out to be the best selling mascara brand in Japan -...
22/02/2012
The Horror of Photoshop
Dear Rimmel. Zooey Deschanel is absolutely gorgeous. I imagine one of the reasons you wanted her as one of your 'faces' is that we girls see her as 'one of...
20/02/2012
Beauty News Round-up
This week's round-up - starting with... Stop the Press! Next Friday - 10th, Emma Watson - Hermione herself, is doing a P.A. in Selfridges as part of her role as...
03/02/2012
Aesop New Store Opening
Earlier in January I was invited to the opening of the latest addition to Aesop store outlets in London. Situated in Lexington Street bang in the middle of Soho, as...
01/02/2012
It's about time.....
My name is Caroline and I have a confession to make. Until a few weeks ago I had never sat behind the wheel of a car. Well, I am BRILLIANT...
31/01/2012
The Civil Wars
One thing I love more than beauty? Music. Live it, breathe it...obsessed. It's how I met the OH. Singing on stage. (4 kids and 40lbs ago but whatever..) Last October...
26/01/2012
STOP THE PRESS: SOAP & GLORY SUPER SIZE
Holy Crapbags! One of my favourite body moisturisers EVER - and one of Boots best-selling items - Soap & Glory's Righteous Butter, is launching in a MEGA 1 litre-sized Limited...
20/01/2012
My Daily
Just a quick one - I'm over on My Daily today with my Hero Product.. No surprises for guessing what it is.... At least I'm consistent. MyDaily.co.uk
20/01/2012