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Caroline Hirons, Founder and Qualified Skincare Expert
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
Paris - L'Opera
I went to Paris last Friday for work meetings and with an hour to kill between meetings I decided that instead of walking around L'Opera and ignoring it completely -...
15/01/2012
Beauty News Round-up
A little round-up of stories this week - first up... A reminder. Invati - the new range from Aveda that I reviewed late last year is on counters now. If...
14/01/2012
Guide to Paris - Part 1 - Travel and Champs Elysees
Years ago, when I was working for a big brand in Europe, I was fortunate enough to 'have' to visit Paris once a month - for work. Paris is also...
01/01/2012
Best of 2011 - The Best Reds
I've never been someone to do things by halves. So when I rediscovered my love of lipstick earlier this year (having been a gloss chick for like..ever) there was only...
31/12/2011
Best of 2011 - Hairspray
Finishing off my Best of 2011? I know. Hairspray? Really? Well, yes frankly. I use it every single day and am a bit obsessive so why not? So without further...
31/12/2011
Best of 2011 - Fragrance
Pretty clear winner for me this year. Guerlain's Shalimar Initial is a gorgeous take on the original. Lighter, fresher and cleaner. A wonderful modern version of a true classic. An...
30/12/2011
Best of 2011 - Mascara
Although I have not yet been tempted to stray from my usual choice of Chantecaille Faux Cils - frankly one of the best mascaras on the planet, on a permanent...
30/12/2011
Best of 2011 - Facial
Kicking off the 'Best of' series of posts for 2011 is Best Facial. I know facials. You can usually get a really good facial or really good value for money....
28/12/2011
Last minute Christmas loveliness (and a totally gratuitous picture of bloggers)
Let's cut to the chase: time is certainly now of the essence. If you need help with your Christmas makeup get thee to John Lewis in Oxford St, Brent Cross,...
16/12/2011
Eye Creams - Reviews and Recommendations
Following on from the Cheat Sheet the below are just a few of my favourites. If you have any specific questions about a particular cream feel free to comment. Best...
05/12/2011
Cheat Sheet - Eye Cream
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now There are two camps when it comes to eye cream: Those that definitely do Those that think it’s unnecessary and a waste...
29/11/2011
Hall of Fame - Darphin Purifying Balm
If there was such a thing as a 'Church of Beauty' - I would surely worship at the altar of this product. I first used this when I worked in...
26/11/2011
CHEAT SHEET - WHAT FACIAL?
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Despite their popularity and the continued growth of spas and salons – the average woman in the UK has a facial ‘as...
26/11/2011
New Launch for 2012 - Aveda Invati
Let's set the scene. The picture above shows my brother, my father and my uncle. Oh and me. Spot the difference? I'm the one with hair. Well, not counting Dad's...
21/11/2011
Heads Up! Elemis TSV - QVC 20th November
Attention all Elemis and QVC fans - Elemis's final TSV of the year is this Sunday 20th November and has 10 - yes TEN airings throughout the day. The Five...
18/11/2011
Evelyn H. Lauder 1936 - 2011
Source - Forbes 'In capturing a singular moment, photography has also helped me learn how to let go of things I want to hold on to so tightly. You can't...
13/11/2011
L'Artisan Parfumeur
News reached me yesterday of the passing of Jean Laporte, the man who founded one of my favourite fragrance houses L'Artisan Parfumeur in 1976. L'Artisan was truly one of the...
11/11/2011
Brilliant Reds - NARS and Daniel Sandler
Having rediscovered the joy of a red lip recently, these two have moved swiftly to my everyday make-up bag and are beautiful, gorgeous reds. Impulse is part of Daniel Sandler's...
11/11/2011
New Fragrance for 2012 - Vivienne Westwood and Vera Wang
Last week I had a sneak preview of new fragrances for Valentine's Day - the two stand out ones for me being Cheeky Alice from Vivienne Westwood and Vera Wang's...
11/11/2011
Chantecaille Christmas - Updated
Some prettiness for Midweek. These are coming soon to a counter near you - and being Chantecaille, they are gorgeous. Limited Edition Evening Duo Palette The Evening Duo is a...
09/11/2011
Cheat Sheet - Dry or Dehydrated?
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Cheat Sheet – Dry or Dehydrated? Are you DRY or DEHYDRATED? (or both!) Dry and dehydrated skins have similar characteristics, but different...
07/11/2011
Aromatherapy Associates Christmas and Rose Skin Tonic - Review
I'm a big believer in going to the experts in their particular field for product - i.e. don't buy your makeup from a skincare brand and don't buy your skincare...
04/11/2011
Diptyque Christmas
I'm a Diptyque fanatic. I trained in the brand and sold them when I worked at Space over 10 years ago and it has stayed with me ever since. One...
04/11/2011
Soap & Glory Cosmetics Launch
Marcia Kilgore is a genius. I don't throw that word around thoughtlessly - she just IS. The woman behind Bliss and Fit Flops is in a league of her own....
03/11/2011
Product of the Week Giveaway Winners - balance Me and Beauty Works West
Firstly. Huge apologies. I was out of commission for a couple of days last week and then Max was sick for the following three days - and low and behold...
27/10/2011
Hall of Fame - Kate Somerville Goat Milk Cream
I love it when I stumble across a product that over-performs and becomes a staple in my skincare wardrobe. This is one of those times. I bought this in New...
27/10/2011
DIOR SPRING 2012 - Preview
If ever a collection was going to slap you back into beauty blogging territory it's this one. Although yesterday's press preview was entitled Spring 2012 most of these products will...
19/10/2011
Heads Up! NARS Christmas on counter early - and other NARS newness...
I know it's unusual to post about Fall and Holiday together but: NARS Christmas (we're English!) Collection is on sale now in Selfridges. Two weeks earlier than advertised. Which means...
19/10/2011
A fragrant arrival in Chiltern Street - Cire Trudon Boutique Opening
This week I was invited to the opening of the divine new Cire Trudon boutique in Chiltern Street. Cire Trudon is the oldest candle maker in the world, founded in...
15/10/2011
Jamie's Italian or *totally gratuitous pictures of food and Duran...*
I recently visited Jamie's Italian in Oxford with my other BFF The McKay. She of the infamous... And the best picture taken in the world ever... As if going to...
15/10/2011
More than just a pink ribbon....
I met Tracy when I was 10. She was 12. We've been friends for over 30 years. Best friends. The kind of friend you have the unspoken thing with.. you...
12/10/2011
Monday Must-Have - Jergens Extra Softening Moisturising Hand Cream
I love a bit of Jergens. And I know I've posted about them on numerous occasions previously but this one deserves an extra mention. Their hand cream or 'Extra Softening...
10/10/2011
Kate Spade stationery and accessories
As well as skincare/fragrance/make-up etc - amongst my other loves (obsessions) are music, accessories and stationery. Yes stationery. Sigh. A new pen delivery in Ryman is enough to send me...
06/10/2011
Product of the Week - balance Me Radiance Face Mask
This weeks's fabulous Product of the Week is.. There is nothing not to love about this product. Firstly – it’s made by the girls at balance Me – one of...
05/10/2011
Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign October 2011 #BCAUK
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer in their lifetime. I have had two serious scares myself,...
28/09/2011
bareMinerals Skincare Van pitching up IN Selfridges, Oxford Street
To celebrate the nationwide launch of their skincare the bareMinerals van is parking up INSIDE Selfridges, Oxford Street tomorrow and Saturday. As you do. The team will be on hand...
22/09/2011
Ojon Trade-in Day
Quick heads-up! Ojon are offering a trade-in at their John Lewis counters next Thursday 29th September. Simply bring an empty shampoo or conditioner from any brand and they will exchange...
22/09/2011
Limited Edition Jimmy Choo fragrance and Tamara Mellon on tumblr.
If you love the original Jimmy Choo fragrance and have a slight penchant for a Limited Edition...you may want to get your orders in now for this little beauty.... No...
21/09/2011