Beauty
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
La Belle Lune Organic Skin
Describe the brand in three words. Small. English. Goth (not really but I couldn't resist) :) Who is it for? Anyone with skin. What’s in it? Rosa Rubiginosa (Rosehip Seed...
03/03/2017
Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Blush Palette
Hourglass have done it again. I honestly can't remember the last time a brand has taken a category and absolutely made it their own. As much as I love their...
28/02/2017
NeoStrata Antioxidant Defense Serum
Describe the brand in three words. Clinical. Professional. American. Official product description. 'This concentrated SynerG 8.0 formula containing 8 powerful multi-action antioxidants is designed to combat oxidative damage and protect...
27/02/2017
VB x Estee Lauder Round Two
Just a quick one - but unsurprisingly, after being the biggest launch in Selfridges history, the Victoria Beckham x Estee Lauder Collection is back, with a few additions. The Modern...
27/02/2017
Newness and Updates No. 2
Hi All! Some updates and newness available now for you... What I'm up to: I'm going to the Marie Claire Prix D'Excellence Awards on Monday. I was a Judge again...
26/02/2017
Chanel Le Rouge Crayon De Couleur
I'm surprised it took so long for the industry to produce crayon-style lip products, given that they are so easy to use and for the most part, give the same...
19/02/2017
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream
Describe the brand in three words. Korean. Dermatologists. Mid-priced. Who is it for? Stressed, reddened, itchy, annoyed, damaged, inflamed skins. Everything from eczema to acne, dermatitis to dry. What’s in...
17/02/2017
The Five Email Folder Rule
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Forgive me – this is has nothing to do with beauty and everything to do with feeling overwhelmed and not being able...
16/02/2017
Newness, Updates and Opinions
Ok first up: Double Cleanse will hit all other Pixi retailers this week, including Cult Beauty and Look Fantastic. It landed on ASOS today. Whoohooo! The two products that make...
14/02/2017
P50 PIGM 400
There’s a new kid in town. While I was in Liberty yesterday I saw this on the shelf and grabbed it up. I don’t know how long they’ve had it,...
08/02/2017
Body Shop Appearance - Brent Cross, Sunday 12th February
Hi Everyone! To celebrate the brand new Body Shop in Brent Cross I'm popping along on Sunday to spend time on the shop floor, meet you and talk all things...
06/02/2017
Behind The Scenes with Teresa Tarmey - Fractional Treatments
Hi Everyone! We thought that a Behind The Scenes treatment video that was more vlog than clinical might be fun. The topic of this one is Fractional, more of which...
05/02/2017
Store Review - Detox Market, L.A.
Address: 8380 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048 +1 (323) 782-0421 Opening Hours? Mon-Sun: 10am - 6pm Website: www.thedetoxmarket.com How do they describe themselves? ‘Green beauty brands to detoxify your...
29/01/2017
Store Review - Violet Grey, L.A.
*Violet Grey sent a very nice email apologising and inviting us back to the store shorty after this post went live and we greatly appreciate the gesture. Address: 8452 MELROSE...
28/01/2017
L.A. is coming....
At the risk of really irritating the commenter from last week that was annoyed that I hadn't done any reviews yet, and had only done updates so far in 2017,...
22/01/2017
Current Daily Makeup
My current every day makeup has had a few new finds so I thought I would do an update. This is generally what I use, with some exceptions noted below....
18/01/2017
Indie Lee comes to Cult Beauty
The ever-lovely Indie Lee is extending her UK distribution to include Cult Beauty, opening up another level of distribution for both internal customers and worldwide ones. Previously only available (in...
15/01/2017
Thank you for the heads-up!
Ok everyone - sincere apologies. I'm still getting to grips with this new site and the Disqus commenting system. Firstly, it's showing ads for some of you - something I...
12/01/2017
Double Cleanse is on the shelf and Win a trip to London!
Hi Everyone! Apologies for the radio silence. Was out of action last week but raring to go now. With that in mind this post should have gone up at the...
10/01/2017
Welcome to 2017 and the new CarolineHirons.com
Why things have changed: Honestly? I was bored senseless of the old format and it was making me not want to blog. When I removed my beloved Nana from the...
03/01/2017
Cult Beauty Box of Dreams Volume II - What you need to know
Last mention I promise, but the Box goes on sale tomorrow (Wednesday) and I wanted to give you the full run through. May Lindstrom Pendulum Cleansing Oil – Deluxe Size...
06/12/2016
Cult Beauty Box of Dreams Volume II - The Full Reveal
My kittens are NOT in the box. ;) Hi Everyone, Sign up for the waitlist here: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/competitions/cult-beauty-box-caroline-hirons The box goes on sale next week. If you are on the waitlist...
03/12/2016
Chanel Newness and Collection Libre: Synthetic de Chanel
More makeup lushness. Now I could wax lyrical about Lucia Pica's inspirations and stylings, or we could cut to the chase and talk about how gorgeous this new collection is....
26/10/2016
A word on Affiliate Links
I posted a picture on Instagram this week with reference to an article that ran on Into The Gloss. In the comments underneath an eagle-eyed reader noticed that all of...
12/10/2016
Mixing up your Cult Beauty Box
I've had quite a few comments/questions from people that purchased the current Cult Beauty Box about how to best mix/match the contents so please forgive a quick post addressed primarily...
08/06/2016
The Cult Beauty Box 'How-To'
I had a lot of requests for more information on the products in the box and what skins they are suitable/not suitable for so thought a quick debrief may prove...
25/05/2016
The Cult Beauty Box Full Reveal
BOX NUMBER FOUR! The Cleansing and Prep Box will go on sale this week. The sign up for the waitlist is here: www.cultbeauty.co.uk/cult-beauty-box-caroline-hirons Some FAQs and T&Cs: The Box will...
24/05/2016
Two Minute Double Cleanse and the second reveal from the upcoming Cult Beauty Box
Two Minutes is all you need! Just a quick video showing just how easy and speedy it is to do a double cleanse. This routine is the same whether or...
22/05/2016
The Cult Beauty Box - the waitlist is open.
Box Number FOUR is imminent, but the waitlist has already arrived. To be in with the best chance to buy the box when it goes on sale, you can sign...
18/05/2016
Pixi's first Hour-Long Show on QVC
Public Service Announcement!! ;) Pixi have their first full Hour on QVC this Sunday evening at 6pm. If you want to get your hands on your own Limited Edition 500ml...
14/04/2016
Requested Reviews - follow-up
*26.03.16 COMMENTS CLOSED DUE TO OVERLOADING (AGAIN) :) Well it would appear we broke blogger's comment system. The original requested reviews post (here) has so many comments that it is...
25/03/2016
VLOG WEEK 19 - L.A. Part 1
Hi All! I fended off the jetlag for long enough to upload Part 1 of this week's vlog. Apologies for the lack of blogging last week, as you'll see I...
05/02/2016
What to Buy? Kate Somerville
One of my most-asked questions on social is 'What should I buy from XXX brand?'. There are lots of brands that contain within their offering things that I think everyone...
09/01/2016
CHRISTMAS EVE SURPRISE GIVEAWAY - THE 3RD CULT BEAUTY BOX
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE ONE AND ALL. Christmas Eve is my favourite day of the year and to celebrate we held back one box for one lucky reader. To WIN the...
24/12/2015
Cult Beauty Box Announcement
FIRSTLY: if you didn't even WANT A BOX, couldn't afford a box, hate the boxes, I'm sorry that this has taken over the blog this week, normal service will resume...
05/12/2015
Cult Beauty Box important update!
Ok lovely people I am told that the numbers are swelling on the wait list. It is highly unlikely that there will be any boxes left once the wait list...
01/12/2015
The Cult Beauty Box revealed!
Thank you for watching! The third box goes on sale next Thursday. All the details of the contents and price are in the video below. And yes, it ships internationally!...
29/11/2015
Hall of Fame and the second reveal from the Cult Beauty Box
Choosing one product from Tata Harper for the Hall of Fame is like choosing a favourite child. You could if you really put your mind to it and it all...
25/11/2015
Hall of Fame and the first peek into the next Cult Beauty Box - May Lindstrom's Blue Cocoon
I won't lie. When May agreed to be in my third Cult Beauty Box I squealed a little. A lot. I squealed a lot. Every pot of Blue Cocoon is...
23/11/2015
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
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
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
The Cult Beauty Box - Reveal No.2!
I'm SO excited for you all to see this box. The second sneaky peek into the skincare gloriousness is... Skin Owl Eye+ The eagle-eyed amongst you will recognise this from...
22/08/2015