Caroline Hirons

2012 Awards. Most Missed Brand. Kate Somerville.

Yes its all good and well smiling down on me looking all peachy-skinned and fabulous - but its really all a big wind-up ISN'T IT KATE?! That's it - turn...

16/12/2012

2012 Awards. Hand Cream of the Year. Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Correcting Hand Cream SPF 15.

I'm not going for an award-in-every-category this year. Just highlighting a few favourites that I've really enjoyed using in 2012. Regular readers of this blog will know that I haven't...

15/12/2012

2012 Awards. Gadget Launch of the Year - ghd Air Hairdryer

I have never been in on the ghd scene. I don't own the straighteners - and I didn't know that ghd stood for Good Hair Day. Makes perfect sense though...

14/12/2012

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

Backstage with Emma Hardie

Just a quickie from last night's TSV launch. The perfect caught off-guard moment from Emma as she was getting felt miked up. I've worked with/met a lot of women in...

12/12/2012

EMMA HARDIE TSV

Emma Hardie has her final TSV of the year tonight/today. Here's a quick preview of what's coming up: Full size Moringa Cleansing Balm (100ml) Full size Professional Eye Serum (15ml)...

11/12/2012

Candle of the Week. Aromatherapy Associates Fragranced Candle Duo.

Candle of the Week is this GORGEOUS duo from Aromatherapy Associates. Containing Relax and Comfort - both natural wax candles burn for 20 hours and are the absolute dogs for...

07/12/2012

Pixi Glow Tonic - a new find!

(old packaging - updated 2013) I found this Glow Tonic at Pixi last week and my eyes immediately zoomed in on the ingredients. Although they are not incredibly similar to...

30/11/2012

Thought for the Day: Stem Cells and Bollocks

Stem Cell: noun - BIOLOGY plural noun: stem cells 'an undifferentiated cell of a multicellular organism which is capable of giving rise to indefinitely more cells of the same type,...

28/11/2012

Clinique Sweet Treats

Just a quick one. Clinique have a lovely ‘Sweet Treats’ online event this week with Limited Editions being released each day when you make your purchase. Clinique.co.ukwill be unveiling a...

26/11/2012

Cheat Sheet - Winter Skin

Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now The change from warm to cold to central heating to cold to office to travel to central heating etc can really make...

23/11/2012

Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia

Last month I was lucky enough to be invited to the British Museum to watch Estee Lauder Companies turn it pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Whilst there I was...

20/11/2012

Three D's and Dont's with Ole Henriksen

My mantra of turning to a Dr or a Facialist when thinking about buying skincare has not altered since meeting Ole Henriksen. Since opening his first Clinic in California in...

19/11/2012

Give and Makeup's Shoebox Campaign 2012

Hi Everyone. I can't believe it's that time of year again. But it is. I KNOW how many of you are obsessive about shoes. I read your blogs and tweets...

15/11/2012

P50 and a lack of oomph

So I knew my readers were on the ball - little did I realise just how much. I bought a new bottle of P50 recently and being rather busy and...

26/10/2012

A few weeks in the life of ....Instagram August and September!

Bloody hell. I thought it was just September I missed out. No. Weeks and weeks. Hopefully work will steady out a little (Who am I kidding? Really?) and I can...

08/10/2012

Candle of the Week - Diptyque Vetyver

When looking for this week's candle it did occur to me that I should possibly re-name this 'Diptyque Candle of the Week' such is the ridiculous amount dotted around the...

06/10/2012

James Bond Day and all things Gold.

Safe to say I'm a bit of a Bond nut. As in: obsessive. As in: Mastermind subject material. Months ago I was invited to the launch at the amazing Bond...

05/10/2012

Breasts, October, all things Pink and a slightly uneasy feeling.

Let me say this from the off: I wholeheartedly support anything to do with funding research into cancer, helping cancer sufferers, helping cancer survivors. Regular readers of this blog will...

04/10/2012

Candle of the Week - Cire Trudon Spiritus Sancti

There are few things I love more than a candle. Especially a candle that smells of Church. A full-on Orthodox-incense-waving-everywhere Church. The turn of the weather for the worst last...

24/09/2012

Current high-end skincare routine (some).

I have a habit of posting my daily skincare regimen on Instagram - the above made my skin feel so lovely I thought it warranted a post of its own....

23/09/2012

What's in my Handbag? (bathroom shelf)

So last Friday evening the team from What's in My Handbag? raided my house and my shelving - again. Good job they are ridiculously lovely ladies - and also that...

21/09/2012

I'll be back.

I'm currently on Day 9 of the busiest week of the year so far. And around 120 hours in. I'll be back on here later this week with a Clinic,...

18/09/2012

La Prairie Award for Innovation in Marine Protection and the launch of Advanced Marine Biology Collection

Back in April I was invited to the press launch of the La Prairie Award for Innovation in Marine Protection in Monaco. Timed to coincide with the launch of their...

18/08/2012

Daily Makeup

A few posts ago I did a July round-up and one of the pictures featured was this (very rough!) picture snapped one morning of my Daily Face. I've been asked...

18/08/2012

Shiseido have their 140th anniversary this year and to celebrate they are bringing out a host of new releases.... Radiant Lifting Foundation Camellia Compact Lacquer Rouge ...Limited Editions and previously...

11/08/2012

July. A Visual Diary. (very picture heavy!)

R.I.P. NORA. The genius of Roja Dove. Various newness to come. Standard. The boy. Tired. Possibly the best tomato and red onion salad - ever. My hydrangeas. Serious pride. Percy...

04/08/2012

Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm

Omorovicza is based on the mineral-rich healing waters found in Budapest’s thermal spas. I’m obsessed with all things mineral and love a range based on proven historical benefits as opposed...

30/07/2012

Jo Malone London does Christmas and something for right now....

Yep. It's that time of year again. Summer. Or as the beauty world knows it - Christmas. Jo Malone had a preview of their Christmas offering this week. Held at...

23/07/2012

Acqua di Parma launch Iris Nobile Sublime

Last week I was invited to the launch of the latest Acqua di Parma fragrance, Iris Nobile Sublime. This new addition to the range was showcased at the Arts Club...

21/07/2012

Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura - first look

I'm fussy about makeup - but I love Shu and I know a lot of you do too - so here, to wet your appetite are the first released pictures...

19/07/2012

The Fabulous Miss Mercedez

If you live in London and like me, don't always have the time or inclination to visit a salon, or it is just your preference to have someone come to...

14/07/2012

Decleor Sunrise Treatment - Spa Illuminata

If you're reading this from outside of the UK you may be unaware that we are in the middle of the wettest period EVER. And I for one, have had...

14/07/2012

Apivita Body Nourish Shower Gel - Review

I'll keep it brief. I was sent this for review months ago in what was obviously a very savvy pre-Marks & Spencer launch PR focus. In short, it is really,...

08/07/2012

Fortnum & Mason Bespoke Facial

I had an amazing facial this week. You may think Fortnum & Mason is good for hampers and tea - but their Beauty Rooms are a hidden treasure tucked away...

06/07/2012

Neal's Yard launch Bee Lovely

Earlier today I went along to the launch of Neal's Yard Bee Lovely range in Covent Garden. Brought back by popular demand and extended from the original Hand Cream, the...

04/07/2012

The Incomparable Nora Ephron

Nora Ephron died yesterday. In a world where celebrity is chased and mediocrity endorsed, she was fiercely intelligent, hysterically, pee-your pants-hold-your-sides funny and always, always, up for breaking the rules....

27/06/2012

Spirit of Beauty Orchid and Mandarin Facial Cleansing Gel - Review

I first came across this brand at an ‘Intro to NutriBeauty’ event.Clare Harvey, the woman behind the range is an internationally recognized expert in flower essences and a healer with...

18/06/2012

A Live Clinic!

Tomorrow (Saturday) I am giving the first ever Live Clinics at the TOWIB - The Only Way Is Blogging - Event in Central London. I am also taking part in...

15/06/2012

Salmon - and hidden studies

So I was talking to someone in the industry this week who mentioned that they used to work for one of the big cosmetic companies. The company shall remain nameless...

13/06/2012

Dr.Jart+ Beauty Balms

So the big news this week is the launch of the Dr.Jart+ BB creams to the UK. I've made my reluctance to BB creams known in the past - generally...

12/06/2012

OSKIA Signature Glow Facial & Skin Smoothing Massage Candle

I didn’t go into the beauty business expecting to be paid for reviewing and trialling facials and treatments. It just organically happened. In a really wonderful way. Sometimes it’s not...

09/06/2012

REN Clearcalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser - Review

I came across this a couple of months ago and thought it might be suitable for those days where my skin just doesn't know what it wants to do with...

08/06/2012

May in the life of the blog.

Amen. Me, Mouldy Fruit and Priya Sonn hanging out with Kim K. Why? Because we could. Kourtney and Khloe on their way to the launch. Why? Because we could. Muahahahahahaaa...

05/06/2012

Kim Kardashian True Reflection Launch

Sometimes you need a little fun. When Kim Kardashian rolled in to town last week to launch her latest fragrance 'True Reflection', I was invited to the launch party and...

22/05/2012

April in the life of the blog.

(Yes I know its late) Behind the scenes of the What's in My Handbag? shoot. Max's first time at Meat Liquor. My lily addiction is out of control. Dude. One...

20/05/2012

Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud - Cologne Intense

I wasn't surprised when Jo Malone originally released the Cologne Intense range in 2010. In a way it was more 'What took them so long?'. Every Spring, London - and...

18/05/2012

Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment

Three years in the making, Elemis launch a new addition to their ridiculously successful Pro-Collagen range this Summer. Advanced Eye Treatment is designed to aid fine lines and wrinkles and...

17/05/2012

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