Caroline Hirons

MERUMAYA UPDATE AND 20% OFFER

Howdy All! It's the turn of Merumaya this week. Long-term readers of the blog will be well aware of this British brand but they've had some great newness so here...

14/09/2019

ESTEE LAUDER ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR INTENSE RESET CONCENTRATE | AD

ANR – Advanced Night Repair IRC – Advanced Night Repair Intense Repair Concentrate Who is it for? Suggested skin type and age? Anyone whose skin is acting up, or stressed,...

08/09/2019

BEAUTY PIE UPDATE - NEWNESS AND FULL VEGAN LIST

Righty ho. It's been a while since I filmed this video, and sent you all insane with this blog post. So I thought I quick update was appropriate. Since we...

06/09/2019

RENEE ROULEAU ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY SALE

Just a quick one to let you know that Renee's annual sale is now live. It's free shipping in mainland US ($100+), and free shipping to the UK and Canada...

03/09/2019

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

BEAUTY MYTHS NO. 22 - SILICONES | AD

I saved my ‘Beauty Myths’ to my highlights section of my Instagram the other day and realised that the last time I actually posted one was over 18 months ago!...

22/08/2019

KATE SOMERVILLE 30% FRIENDS & FAMILY OFFER!

This is literally my face whenever I see mymateKate. :) It's that time again friends! Kate Somerville are running their Friends & Family from 15th, and as usual they have...

13/08/2019

RENEE ROULEAU!

Renee was in the UK briefly last month and joined me for a quick chat. Renee's products can only be found here: https://www.reneerouleau.com Renee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneerouleauskincare/ OTHER PLACES TO FIND...

12/08/2019

EMPTIES - SKINCARE | AUGUST 2019

When you realise your HA is empty.. Hi All! Skincare empties this time, hair and body to come.. Products shown are press samples and purchases. The omission of vegan status...

11/08/2019

72 HOURS IN SWEDEN WITH PIXI

Yes it’s been a year. An entire year since I vlogged.Anyway: enjoy the best of Sweden – and Pixi – and Mands.Thank you to Team Pixi, Mands, my readers that...

10/08/2019

SPF BASICS/QUICK AFFORDABLE SPF ROUND-UP

Last week I was scheduled to do my usual slot on telly to talk all things SPF before the real 'heat' hit us hard. Unfortunately on the same day, we...

29/07/2019

DRUNK ELEPHANT A-PASSIONI RETINOL CREAM

Brand/Product:Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream What type of vitamin A and % is it?Retinol at 1% What skin is it best suited to?A skin either already adjusted to strong retinols...

24/07/2019

CHANEL UV ESSENTIAL SPF50

Always apply SPF at least 20 minutes before going outside unless otherwise stated. Always apply last after moisturiser, before makeup - unless otherwise stated. Reapply every two hours if in...

23/07/2019

BIOSSANCE SQUALANE + PEPTIDE EYE GEL

Described as a ‘weightless, ultra-hydrating eye gel that reduces the look of puffiness and dark circles’, I actually used this up to the very end, and then tried to take...

23/07/2019

SKINCARE FOR DARKER SKIN TONES WITH DIJA AYODELE

Dija can be found here: https://www.dijaayodele.com The Black Skin Directory can be found here: https://www.blackskindirectory.com/new-blog/2018/5/1/welcome-to-black-skin-directory Andy Millward: https://andymillward-skincare.co.uk Lasers recommended: ND Yag: http://www.medic8.com/cosmetic-surgery/hair-removal/yag-laser-hair-removal.htm Diode Laser: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_diode PiQo4: https://www.newbeauty.com/hottopic/blogpost/11955-lumenis-piqo4-laser-skin-pigmentation/ Dr Ejikeme...

14/07/2019

TAN-LUXE SUPER GLOW HYALURONIC SELF-TAN SERUM

It's been a long time since I talked self-tanning on here, but this one deserves the attention. Almost immediately. I've had it no more than two weeks (ish), but am...

12/07/2019

O'Keeffe's Skin Repair Body Lotion | AD

What is it? An 'unscented, non-greasy and hypoallergenic body lotion guaranteeing relief for extremely dry, itchy skin'. Who is it for? Anyone experiencing itchy, dry skin, or in my case,...

10/07/2019

EMMA HARDIE 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Where does the time go? In September, Emma Hardie Skincare celebrate their 10th Anniversary and to celebrate they are releasing their hero Moringa Cleansing Balm in a Limited Edition, supersized...

09/07/2019

GEORGIE CLEEVE FROM OSKIA AND A 25% OFFER

OSKIA are offering everyone 25% OFF all full-size products on their website until Midnight on Wednesday 3rd July UK time. Your code is HIRONS2019. (Video is not sponsored or paid...

28/06/2019

MEDIK8 VITAMIN A OVERVIEW

Brand:Medik8 What category does the product fall into?Medik8 make products across all strengths of vitamin A Who is it for? Suggested skin type and age?All ages are catered for –...

23/06/2019

VITAMIN A/RETINOL/CLINICAL/preX

Vitamin A Housekeeping:All of the brands featured responded to my questionnaire and I am very grateful. Not all disclosed the % of their vitamin A ingredients so where possible I...

23/06/2019

New Diprobase Itch Relief Cream and Daily Moisturising Cream | Ad

Dry skin is something I’ve had as long as I can remember. If you’ve ever seen any of my empties videos, you’ll know just how many body products I can...

19/06/2019

THE SNAPSHOT: GLOSSIER SUPER SERUMS

Glossier's serums have been super-sized, and Lord knows I love a Super Size beauty product. All are suitable for all ages, and most skins, with particular distinctions as per below.....

17/06/2019

GARDEN OF WISDOM GRANACTIVE RETINOID 5% SERUM

Product Name/Price/ML: Garden of Wisdom Granactive Retinoid 5% Serum - £14.00 for 30ml What category does the product fall into? (loosely) BEGINNER/MILD - LATTE -> INTERMEDIATE - CAPPUCINO <- STRONG...

11/06/2019

THIS MORNING - SPOTS

This week it was the turn of spots - busting myths about how they are caused, myths about how to treat them and a couple of tips of how you...

06/06/2019

KYLIE SKIN FIRST IMPRESSIONS (AND AN UNEXPECTED RANT, IN HER DEFENCE)

KYLIE SKIN IS RESTOCKED ON JUNE 5TH AND AVAILABLE FROM KYLIESKIN.COM: https://kylieskin.com/ The videos that need help/changing: Kris’s bass ackward routine: https://youtu.be/UyXYMoE3xGM Kylie’s routine: https://youtu.be/dakFbtpH7hw This post is not sponsored....

31/05/2019

FIRST AID BEAUTY | FAB SKIN LAB RETINOL EYE CREAM | AD

Describe the brand in three words. Affordable. Efficacious. American. What kind of eye concern does it claim to help? Dark Circles, Dryness, Fine Lines/Wrinkles, Puffiness, Loss of Firmness/Elasticity What’s in...

29/05/2019

ALPHA-H VITAMIN A 0.5% WITH EVENING PRIMROSE

Brand/Product/Price: Alpha-H Vitamin A 0.5% with Evening Primrose - £39.00 for 25ml What type of vitamin A and % is it? Retinol and Retinyl Propionate totalling 0.5% Where does it...

10/05/2019

CLINIQUE MOISTURE SURGE FACE SPRAY UPDATE

Hi All! Members of the Skin Freaks Facebook Group went into meltdown last week when someone posted that they had been told that Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray was being...

29/04/2019

VITAMIN A/RETINOLS - OTC 0.5%-1% (STRONG)

Hi All! Vitamin A Housekeeping: All of the brands featured responded to my questionnaire and I am very grateful. Not all disclosed the % of their vitamin A ingredients so...

05/04/2019

WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE THE ENERGY - SKINCARE IN M.E./DEPRESSION/ILLNESS

Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now The joy of doing in-person events is that I get to talk to a lot of you in a much more intimate...

01/04/2019

DRUNK ELEPHANT SLAAI MAKEUP-MELTING BUTTER CLEANSER

Describe the brand in five words. Oh you know DE already. :) What type of cleanser is it? Emulsifying Balm. Who is it for? All skins. What’s in it? Ethylhexyl...

01/04/2019

VITAMIN A/RETINOLS: O.5% (ISH)

Hi All. Vitamin A Housekeeping: All of the brands featured responded to my questionnaire and I am very grateful. Not all disclosed the % of their vitamin A ingredients so...

29/03/2019

BEAUTY PIE UPLIFTING MICROCURRENT FACE ROLLER

'You need to order a sh*tload of these.' My exact words to Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, when she showed this to me back in January. I was instantly...

26/03/2019

VITAMIN A/RETINOLS - INTERMEDIATE

Hi Everyone! Vitamin A Housekeeping: All of the brands featured responded to my questionnaire and I am very grateful. Not all disclosed the % of their vitamin A ingredients so...

22/03/2019

VITAMIN A/RETINOLS - MILD/BEGINNERS

Hi All. Vitamin A Housekeeping: All of the brands featured responded to my questionnaire and I am very grateful. Not all disclosed the % of their vitamin A ingredients so...

17/03/2019

JOANNA VARGAS Q&A

*Advance notice – this video contains the odd F bomb, language not suitable for your open office at lunchtime or small people’s ears. In other words, it’s a hoot. Joanna’s...

11/03/2019

CHEAT SHEET - VITAMIN A - STAGES OF CONVERSION

Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Following on from yesterday’s review (see the updated one here) and the inci listing that wasn’t very clear, I thought a quick...

03/03/2019

THE VITAMIN A REVIEWS - SHANI DARDEN RETINOL REFORM & TEXTURE REFORM

Product Name/Price/ML: Texture Reform- £80.00 for 30ml - £2.66 per ml. What category does the product fall into? (loosely) Mild/Beginner Who is it for? Suggested skin type and age? All...

02/03/2019

VITAMIN A - THE CATEGORIES

OK let's get started. Reviews start tomorrow, videos to follow. While we're at the beginning I wanted to ask if you had any particular questions the you would like adding...

01/03/2019

SAM FARMER

Hi Everyone, Sam is genuinely one of my favourite people in the industry. A cosmetic scientist, Dad and all-round good bloke. His line is available from: http://www.samfarmer.co Ocado - https://www.ocado.com/search?entry=samfarmer...

21/02/2019

RETINOL Q&A | FEBRUARY 2019

Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Hi Everyone! A quick retinol Q&A to get us going in the vitamin A series. This is designed to help people new...

10/02/2019

NEW CLARINS DATES! | AD

Hi All! OK so I'm going back on the road with Clarins - this time to talk about their brand new range - something they've never done before.. To join...

07/02/2019

FAVE FIVES: CLEANSING BALMS

Hi Everyone! All cleansers are listed below the video. yes to Coconut Cleansing Balm: http://bit.ly/2STkZnT1stor 2ndCleanse: 1stVegan: No (beeswax)Animal Situation: Leaping Bunny CertifiedFragranced: YesContraindications: probably best for drier skins Beauty...

13/01/2019