Caroline Hirons

VOTARY BRAND OVERVIEW

Hi Everyone! Products mentioned in this video: Cleansing Oil Rose Geranium & Apricot - http://www.votary.co.uk/product/cleansing-oil-rose-geranium-apricot/ Face Oil Jasmine and Calendula - suitable for sensitive, oil-prone, morning use under makeup -...

19/11/2017

THE PERFECT BROW FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE WITH LISA POTTER-DIXON

Hi Everyone! She's back. Lisa gives a quick 'How-To' for the perfect brow. Hope you enjoy! RAWHIIDE!!!! And just to be completely clear: Yes, Lisa works for Benefit but they...

16/11/2017

WHEN BAD PACKAGING HAPPENS TO GREAT PRODUCTS

Hi Everyone! Thank you for your input on social media - more to come. #LOVETHEJUICEHATETHEPACKAGING Products mentioned: The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil - http://bit.ly/2ztn04b Emma Hardie Moringa Balm...

11/11/2017

Quick School Run Makeup with Lisa Potter-Dixon

Hi Everyone! It's a miracle we got anything done - we had a scream. Lisa can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgyg_oLn9b59uZixj3hbhg Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisa_benefit/ Products used: Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow...

07/11/2017

OSKIA Brand Overview

My 'random' face. Hi Everyone! Firstly, apologies for the lack of posting everywhere this week. I literally haven't posted one pic on Instagram! Work is busy and family life was...

05/11/2017

MLM Selling

A few years ago I wrote this post about 'Brands you won't see reviewed on here'. It included brands that I just don't rate*, and some MLM (multi-level marketing) brands....

30/10/2017

Upcoming Brand Overviews and requests

Firstly, thank you to those of you that came out this week for the Dennis Gross event in Kensington. I'm looking forward to seeing you in Leeds this week and...

29/10/2017

Merumaya Brand Overview

I am aware I look slightly deranged in this picture. Hi Everyone! More info on Merumaya can be found here: https://merumaya.com/pages/the-merumaya-difference The products I picked out are below. All are...

29/10/2017

#thatsnotme - Ageism in the Beauty Industry continued..

Firstly, thank you for the huge support of the ageism post. We've been talking about it in industry circles for a long time, and although it's ridiculous that we have...

27/10/2017

Facial Cryo with Teresa Tarmey

Hi Everyone! Remember the missing SD card with the Murad video? This was on it too! I now have a new system to prevent it happening again - obvs. ANYWAYYY:...

26/10/2017

BEAUTY MYTH - Cetaphil and Coconut Oil do not a healthy skin make

I used this model because she had good skin when she sat down, not to make an example of her! When we were backstage at LFW, one thing that we...

23/10/2017

In Conversation with Dr Howard Murad M.D. FAAD

Hi Everyone, Firstly, I owe a big apology to Dr Murad and his lovely team. This was filmed back in the summer and then I lost the footage on a...

22/10/2017

Is YouTube worth the hassle? Facebook and Instagram beckon..

Hi Lovely People! Ok so here's the thing. Actually, it's a few things. First up: YouTube. I personally love watching YouTube videos, I spend a good deal of time on...

18/10/2017

New Events with Dr Dennis Gross and Space NK | Ad

Hi Everyone! Sorry about the picture but I couldn't resist. :) I am thrilled to be hosting some Skincare Masterclasses with Dr Dennis Gross and Space NK over the next...

17/10/2017

Ageism in the Beauty Industry

On first sight this cover raised the expected 'YES.' from me. I love Helen Mirren, I love Allure, and I hate the term anti-ageing. Always have. Something niggled at me...

17/10/2017

VLOG 49 Dublin | Trinny | Missing cats and Gigs

Hi Everyone! Sorry this is so long overdue. I moved offices and Ava finally went in for her tonsillectomy. See you next week for exciting videos/blog action and more. Please...

15/10/2017

Beauty Q&A with Emily Weiss from Glossier!

Hi Everyone! Glossier launches in the UK tomorrow, 9th October. http://bit.ly/2z5yqbe Emily talking about Glossier/Into The Gloss as a business model - https://youtu.be/MyRQsK6sf3w My previous overview video - Glossier/Milk Overview...

08/10/2017

Votary X Liberty London et moi

Gorgeous people. I know it may seem like I have fallen off the face of the Earth but I promise there is a wealth of goodness coming. I've moved offices...

05/10/2017

Charitable donations - How much actually goes to the cause?

As we reach the end of Gynaecological Cancer month (September, despite some strange posts lately on social media), we hit October. It's that time again. Out come the pink products,...

02/10/2017

Tools Of The Trade - Microlance Needles

During Monday's Facebook Live with Trinny, I mentioned these needles for milia removal. I was hesitant to blog them but after one of you mentioned that you were using a...

28/09/2017

EMMA HARDIE BRAND OVERVIEW

Apparently this is what I would look like if I shaved. Hi Everyone! Next up for the brand overview is Emma Hardie, who made one of the first products I...

27/09/2017

ATTENTION DUBLINERS - Incoming!

DUBLIN!!!! Amanda, the brilliant Pixi team and I are heading your way next weekend. We'll be talking about all things skincare/Pixi/football/SVU/tea strength* and more. For your free tickets you can...

24/09/2017

48: Facials backstage at LFW, Michael Kors Launch Party and The Body Shop at Home Conference

Hi Everyone! Busy old couple of weeks - I didn't have time to edit last weekend so it's a long one! Some extra photos from the week underneath the video...

24/09/2017

Tools of the Trade - Gauze Swabs

This may seem random - but when I was packing for backstage facials at LFW yesterday it occurred to me that some of our gear may be useful to you...

19/09/2017

AVON update - International Launch Dates & Ingredients

Right lovely people. I've done some research and have some dates for you. So here's your area and time of launch: Market reference/Month CE - October EE - October IMED...

19/09/2017

VLOG 47

Hi Everyone! Well the kids are back to school and I'm back to vlogging. Thank you to everyone in The Body Shop in Leeds for having me - and see...

10/09/2017

Tried & Tested: AVON ANEW Reversalist Infinite Effects Night Treatment Cream | Ad

So FINALLY: the cream I've been sitting on for 8 months is here and I can talk about it! Avon's Infinite Effects is released today and is currently on offer...

07/09/2017

Newness and Updates No.3

Hi Everyone! Schools are nearly back and so am I. A little round-up of recent rumblings.. Firstly, Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month begins today: The Eve Appeal is the only UK...

01/09/2017

Clarins New Double Serum and my All-Time Favourites! #ad

I hope you enjoy this video. I wanted to up the ante and offer both in-depth information on the product in question and total transparency for you the viewer. When...

27/08/2017

EMPTIES - August 2017

HI EVERYONE! If you're a blog reader you'll already know why I had a huge absence - hopefully I can keep it up a little better now! The boy is...

20/08/2017

Shiva Rose - Rose Facial Oil

Describe the brand in three words. Hippy. 'Clean'. 'Vibrations'. Who is it for? Any skin except those with known problems with essential oil, although I would lean toward maturer skins...

16/08/2017

When Instagram gives you the rage.

I started this little corner of the internet in 2010 in response to friends on Twitter telling me to stop trying to explain how to cleanse in 140 characters and...

12/08/2017

'Where have you been?' The Mumps Edition.

The last time I filmed a vlog I finished it by muttering these words: 'We have a son down with mumps. I need to go and be Mum and Daughter...

09/08/2017

Glossier Invisible Shield SPF35

Always apply SPF at least 20 minutes before going outside unless otherwise stated. Always apply last after moisturiser, before makeup - unless otherwise stated. Reapply after swimming or excessive sweating....

01/08/2017

Dr Dennis Gross @ Urban Retreat, Harrods

Greetings everyone! This week sees the launch of Dr Dennis Gross into the Urban Retreat, the gorgeous salon/spa/clinic/everything on the top floor of Harrods. To celebrate they are offering three...

22/07/2017

Vlog 46

It's a long one. Spanning Gleam's Summer Party, backstage with that lot from Pixi in Liverpool, Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks in Hyde Park and a Charlotte Tilbury dinner. See...

13/07/2017

'Where to go for treatments?' page - Updated

Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Hi Everyone, I'm asked almost daily about facialists and treatments - pretty much worldwide, so I've added names to the list and...

12/07/2017

Jordan Samuel Skin Etoile with Retinol Treatment Oil and reader offer

Describe the brand in three words. Small. Trustworthy. USA. Who is it for? All skins, particularly those interested in reversing signs of ageing without irritation. What’s in it? Organic Prunus...

12/07/2017

Glossier Priming Moisturizer

Who is it for? All skins What’s in it? Aqua/Water/Eau, Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Phenyl...

11/07/2017

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