Caroline Hirons

The Colbert MD Giveaway Winner is......

Congratulations Meave Hamill! Thank you to everyone that entered - and thank you Colbert MD!

30/10/2015

Synthetic fragrance vs Natural fragrance

Fragrance in products causes a lot of concern among some of the beauty buying public. Most often in people with sensitive skins, but it is becoming more and more of...

30/10/2015

Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum

What is it? 'A hyaluronic acid serum that hydrates and soothes even the most sensitive skin while smoothing fine lines and restoring youthful elasticity. Targets fine lines, dullness and dehydration...

29/10/2015

Tested on animals/Sold in China

By far the most-asked question on the blog recently has been 'Why do you say 'Tested on animals/Sold in China'? in your reviews?. The simple answer is that China 'reserves...

28/10/2015

Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum

I should start this post with an apology. There are a few product reviews coming your way this week and they're none of them cheap. They're all LUSH, but we're...

26/10/2015

VLOG WEEK EIGHT - Wicked and Product Newness

How is it 8 weeks since I started doing this?? Thanks for watching - this week is half term but I have a stack of empties and favourites to film...

25/10/2015

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit

NO FILTER - that's it! Ok so my Hourglass powders addiction shows no signs of abating any time soon. They really have swept the market and made a long ignored...

23/10/2015

Give and Makeup Christmas/Winter Appeal

Time goes so quickly - I can't believe it's nearly Christmas again and that Give and Makeup is 5 years old. For newer readers, Give and Makeup is something I...

20/10/2015

Dr Brandt Glow Overnight Resurfacing Serum

What is it? 'A potent nighttime skin renewal serum with retinol.' Who is it for? People looking for the extra boost that retinols give. Vitamin A is a proven ingredient...

19/10/2015

VLOG WEEK SEVEN

This was a weird week. I wasn't feeling great for some of it so hopefully that's going to sod off this coming week. Thank you, as always, for watching and...

18/10/2015

STOP. DROP. SERVE. When the 'Customer Experience' forgets about the Customer.

source Earlier this week I came across my original typed copy of the 100+ page customer service training manual that I wrote for Liz Earle 10 years ago when I...

17/10/2015

NARS Steven Klein One Shocking Moment Palette

If you're a blush/bronzer addict like my good self, brace yourselves for this one. It contains Laguna bronzer, Paloma sculpting powders (top left) and four blushers. FOUR. Robotic, Blasphemy, Luster...

16/10/2015

Votary Cleansing Oil

I know I'm going to like a brand when they start a sentence with 'You’ve been told that clean skin should feel stretched and tight. That’s simply not true.' Can...

16/10/2015

A little SpaceNK shopping

I had dinner on Tuesday evening in Sloane Square and arrived with 20 minutes to spare. There was only going to be one destination for a smash'n'grab and that was...

15/10/2015

Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb 10th Anniversary Limited Edition bottle - get it while you can!

If you follow my Instagram or watch my vlogs you'l know I had tea with Viktor&Rolf recently to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Flowerbomb. I can't believe it's been 10...

14/10/2015

NARS for Glossybox

Next month brings another really nice Limited Edition to our shores with the NARS/Glossybox collaboration. It's a soft touch box, pointing to the well-known and loved NARS packaging - and...

14/10/2015

The importance of having an opinion. And voicing it.

Here's the thing. Every time I do an event and get to meet some of you lovely readers, I come away inspired and always with new ideas for posts. This...

09/10/2015

Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser

What is it? 'This active yet gentle cleanser with 5% glycolic acid exfoliates to reveal a glowing, healthier-looking skintone.' It's a clay cleanser. Who is it for? All skin types...

05/10/2015

VLOG WEEK 5

Reunion with my favourite Lady. So this week is a long one, sorry. Get a cup of tea. It's beauty-tastic at the end. Zoe and Alfie as waxworks - a...

04/10/2015

Upcoming Events

Howdy! I have three events coming up over the next couple of weeks that I thought I would share with you. Or else, you know, I'll be stood there on...

03/10/2015

Bobbi Brown Extra Balm Rinse

Keeping with the cleanser theme, I am also enjoying this surprisingly thick balm from the Brown that is Bobbi. I have the tube version and am already convinced that it...

03/10/2015

Le Volume Ultra-Noir de Chanel

Just a quick one for those of you not on Instagram. This mascara from Chanel is BRILLIANT. Properly, utterly brilliant. Doesn't deposit too much onto the brush, always a pet...

30/09/2015

Anne Semonin Atelier - Paris

About 12 years ago I had a two hour facial with Ewa Berkmann for Anne Semonin in Claridges. It was my second Anne Semonin facial at the time, and it...

30/09/2015

Currently reading.....

After mentioning in yesterday's post that I like to curl up in fresh bedding with a good book, I had a few requests asking for my current reading list. Truth...

29/09/2015

Bloody LOVE Autumn!

It suddenly occurred to me this weekend that I was back in 'the zone'. And by that, I mean that I was actually out of the funk that had been...

28/09/2015

VLOG WEEK FOUR

I've neglected the blog this week. Apologies. Have a great Sunday and I'll see you here tomorrow. Promise. :)

27/09/2015

Stem Cells - the nonsense continues

Nearly three years ago I wrote this post about stem cells and the utter nonsense of brands claiming that plant stem cells can 'reactivate stem cells'. I don't usually repeat...

23/09/2015

Recommended Facialists - Teresa Tarmey

I've had a lot of facials. A LOT. At one point in my career, my job was testing every facial in town. I know. Hard work, but someone had to...

21/09/2015

VLOG WEEK 3

Wow I haven't blogged since Tuesday. Sorry chaps. I'll try and get my head together this week and pay more attention to the blog. Promise. In the meantime, Here's me...

20/09/2015

Quick Smokey Eye with Hannah from Bobbi Brown

After Hannah and the team had finished filming the video last week, I told asked her to stick around and give me a full smokey eye - which happily, she...

15/09/2015

VLOG WEEK 2 - Meeting Joan Collins, Behind the scenes at QVC and my meltdown

Well THAT was busy. Events, behind the scenes at QVC, Emilia's birthday party and meeting JOAN COLLINS. Also: me having a meltdown at the kids. That will probably be a...

13/09/2015

New Video! What's New/What I'm currently LOVING!

Hello!!!! So as I had everything set up for after the Bobbi video, I thought I'd take advantage and film a video I'd been planning for a while - a...

10/09/2015

Bobbi Brown Intensive Serum Corrector and Concealer

I think everyone I know owns a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick. And Bone eyeshadow. And quite possibly the original Corrector and Concealer kit. Where I was absolutely on board with...

08/09/2015

Public Service Announcement - Pixi launch on QVC UK

Courtesy Matthew Carasella This just in: tomorrow evening (Wednesday) at 8pm, during Alison Young's Beauty Night in, Pixi are launching on QVC UK. Tune in to see what delights await...

08/09/2015

Carey Lander and Sarcoma UK

My friend Sali Hughes wrote this beautiful piece of love for one of her close friends Carey Lander and her hideous but inspiring battle against osteosarcoma. the-pool.com/sali-hughes-on-osteosarcoma-and-carey-lander-camera-obscura Please do have...

07/09/2015

Weekly Vlog No.1!

Hi Everyone! Ok so I vlogged last week! While I don't have tons of time to film individual videos I thought it would be an idea to vlog my day...

06/09/2015

Quick Quides: How to read an ingredients label

The first thing I do when I pick up a product is look at the label. Ingredients are listed in order from the highest concentrate until you hit the ingredients...

02/09/2015

Beauty Myths No.16 - Active vs 'Inactive' Ingredient

What used to relate purely to ingredients that qualify as drugs, is now used as a marketing tool industry-wide and to say that the terms 'active' and 'inactive' are overused...

01/09/2015

Aerin Rose Oil

Oils are the one product I cannot live without. If pushed, they would be the one thing I would take to an island. Whether for cleansing or massage, everyone needs...

31/08/2015

Beauty Myths No.15 - Micellar Waters are a 'proper' cleanser

I am frequently tagged on twitter or Instagram whenever there is an article singing the praises about micellar waters, cleansing, mineral oil, wipes (God – always the wipes!) online or...

29/08/2015

Glow Tonic hits Target!

Thanks Pixi. This made me smile. GOOD NEW AMERICA! From this weekend you can pick up Pixi's Glow Tonic in 1500 Target stores nationwide. U.S. Customers are getting an exclusive...

28/08/2015

How to use your Cult Beauty Box!

Hi Everyone! Wow - Cult Beauty move quickly - some of you have already received your boxes! I thought it might be helpful if I did a quick post on...

28/08/2015

The Cult Beauty Box is now on sale!

Hi All! So those of you on the wait list for the box should have received your pre-sale notifications by now. I hope you managed to get one because.....the Cult...

27/08/2015

The Cult Beauty Box - Final Reveal

The final sneaky peek into the upcoming Cult Beauty Box is Odacite's Hydration Serum Concentrate. Originally reviewed here and you can have a quick gander here.... It's your last chance...

25/08/2015

Michael Kors Gold Collection

I've had a love affair with Mr Kors for a long time. As I mentioned recently on my Instagram, I was a bag, wallet and watch girl long before he...

24/08/2015

The Perfume Society

If you aren't aware of them already, those of you that love fragrance should check out The Perfume Society. A must-read for all scent addicts, and a genuinely interesting read...

24/08/2015

The Cult Beauty Box - more details

-> Sign up here <- Hi Everyone! OK. I know it's a fine line between doing 'reveals' and just plain winding you up - so I thought I'd give you...

23/08/2015

Clarins Joli Rouge aka Lipstick Nirvana

Some lipstick porn for my fellow addicts, this time from Clarins. The revamped Joli Rouge range has 25 colours and is available from September. They smell like red berries, come...

23/08/2015

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