Acne
Acne-prone skin? The Control Acid Is a Non‑Negotiable
Targeting congestion and acne-prone skin, The Control Acid by Skin Rocks is clinically proven to reduce oiliness whilst improving skin smoothness and hyperpigmentation, but what makes it different from the...
19/05/2026
Retinoid 3: Maximum Strength, Maximum Results.
Meet Retinoid 3. Our advanced-level serum is our most powerful retinoid yet, formulated specifically for experienced vitamin A users. Read on to find out how our newest launch is a must-have...
19/05/2026
How To Use Retinoids
Loved by dermatologists and aestheticians alike, retinoids (aka vitamin A) should be a staple in your routine. Follow our advice to use your retinoid like a pro....
19/05/2026
The Moisturiser You've Been Waiting For
Introducing The Light Moisturiser, delivering hydration without the heaviness in a weightless texture. Keep reading to learn all about it…
19/05/2026
The Gel Cleanser: The Product Disrupting the Cleansing Category
The Gel Cleanser is not your average gel. This luxurious cleanser transforms from a gel-to-oil-to-milk and is enriched with a fortifying six-oil blend.
19/05/2026
Cheat Sheet - Acne
Our Founder and skincare expert Caroline Hirons shares her top tips for treating acne...
19/05/2026
How to Choose the Best Cleanser for Your Skin
Cleansers are the first and most important step of any skincare routine. This is your no-nonsense guide to choosing the right one for you.
16/06/2023
Top Tips for Breakout-Prone Skin
Struggling with acne or breakouts? The cause of breakout-prone skin is varied and can be down to a number of reasons so let’s clear a few things up...
09/06/2022
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1/3/6/10/20
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1, 30ml – £39.00Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3, 30ml – £45.00Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6, 30ml – £59.00Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10, 30ml – £79.00Medik8 Crystal Retinal 20, 30ml –...
04/03/2022
Skin + Me
Skin + Me - £24.99 a month, UK only. What you need to know Prescription strength formulas offered by a prescription service. You fill in an online profile, take pictures...
15/02/2022
Curél Deep Moisture Spray
You need this if... Your skin is dehydrated, dry or acnaeic and you need to hydrate without weight. You don't need this if... Your skin is completely balanced. You don't...
03/02/2022
Where To Spend Money On Your Teen Skincare Routine
Hormones, school stress, and nights out, can all wreak havoc on teen skin. At Skin Rocks we say good habits start young. Here we give you a rough guide for...
03/11/2021
DERMATICA NHS WORKERS/NEW CUSTOMER OFFER
Hi All! I'm thrilled to share an announcement from Dermatica with you. 'We are really keen to do whatever we can to help people during these difficult times. As I’m...
04/04/2020
BUN FRIDAY - ADVENT/ACNE/HRT/MENOPAUSE and the HEAT
Sign up for the newsletter here: https://carolinehirons.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=7994b288c9c7c5200059475df&id=8cb3bd9e9f Dermatica is available here: https://www.dermatica.co.uk The London Hormone Clinic is here: http://londonhormoneclinic.com– I’ll post more info in upcoming videos. (I pay full price...
24/08/2019
Differin and Azelaic Acid for UK readers
Following yesterday's Differin post, a few of you eagle-eyed readers send me links to these online acne clinics via Boots and Superdrug in the UK: Boots Acne Online Clinic Superdrug...
05/03/2017
Differin Gel
Describe the brand in three words. Over the counter (in the US)! FINALLY. Who is it for? Everyone over the age of 12, especially acne sufferers and people concerned with...
04/03/2017
Dr Sam on Pigmentation, Melasma and Acne Scarring
I met up again with Dr Sam recently where we discussed pigmentation, melasma and acne scarring. All those fun things. :) Enjoy! :)
23/06/2015
Beauty Myths No.13 - Antibiotics work for acne
Copyright Geof Kirby Acne. Apparently the second most searched word on the internet, after porn (obvs). It's easily the topic of my most-asked questions and the lead search on this...
24/03/2015
Dr Sam on Female Hormonal Acne
Hi All! So back for Round 2 with the very popular Dr Sam. Here we talk about female hormonal acne - next up is topical retinoids, hyperpigmentation and rosacea. We're...
27/02/2015
Silk Pillowcases
I love the saying 'You have two lives. The first one - and the one that starts when you realise that you know nothing and can never stop learning.' I...
09/01/2015
Effaclar Anti-Blemish System - Trial Results
Exactly three months ago I asked two people to test the new 2 step kit from Effaclar that included the cleanser, new toner and the original Effaclar Duo cream. The...
21/10/2014
Vichy Normaderm Night Detox - review
Following on from the last post, I also gave my female tester in her late 20's the Vichy Normaderm Night Detox to trial. What is it? The blurb: 'Those with...
21/10/2014
Ole Henriksen Invigorating Night Gel and a crazy Giveaway.
Regular readers will know that a few of us have been trialing overnight treatments - especially for acne/combination skins. The reviews of the La Roche Posay kit and Vichy's Dermatox...
15/09/2014
Coming soon! Effaclar 3-Step Anti-Blemish System
Any brand would love to know how to have as successful a product as Effaclar Duo - the way the product has sprung into the every day chat of beauty...
21/07/2014
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
Cheat Sheet - Sudden breakouts - what to do and what to do it with
Last week happened to be half term and coincided with me falling off the 'face' wagon. You know what I mean, you drink things you know you shouldn't (coke), eat...
06/11/2013
balance Me Cleanse and Smooth Face Balm (and Radiance Face Oil - secret spot weapon)
balance Me (their spelling) are an old favourite - if you like 'natural' products that really are 'natural' - this brand is for you. What is it? The Cleanse and...
16/07/2013
Clarins Skin Beauty Repair Concentrate - Review
OK moving on from yesterday (please) - this little beauty is an example of what Clarins do really well. Skin Beauty Repair Concentrate should be in everyone's skin SOS kit....
07/02/2013
The lovely Dr Tom Mammone from Clinique
Dr Tom Mammone. Executive Director of Skin Physiology and Pharmacology Clinique Research & Development, Worldwide So here is the blog post that almost never was. The charming Dr Tom very...
13/12/2012
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
Current Skincare Routine - January/February
I posted on Wednesday about the changes I have consciously made to my lifestyle, diet and skincare routine. The upshot of it for me is that organic/natural has had to...
04/02/2011
Acne Rosacea. No more?
Our Founder and skincare expert Caroline Hirons talks about her experience with Acne Rosacea, and share her top tips...
02/02/2011