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From Caroline Hirons’ expert advice, product reviews, myth-busting honesty and original blog posts, find all you need to know in one curated archive.
Welcome to the archive: Caroline Hirons’ unique library of original blog content, product deep dives, expert recommendations and science-first facts. Sharing her unique perspectives and extensive expertise on products, brands and the fundamentals of skincare, this is your destination for honest, educational content from The Most Powerful Woman in Beauty.
Caroline Hirons, Founder and Qualified Skincare Expert
Beauty Uniforms aka Dinner Ladies on counter
After my Love Letter to Beauty Departments earlier this month, I've spent quite a lot of time in department stores. Beauty Halls are an ever-changing machine, space is at a...
22/09/2016
The Ordinary - a few words from Brandon
In six and a half years of blogging I have never had so many requests to review a brand. Ever. The Ordinary has certainly hit the industry with a bang....
21/09/2016
MURAD WINNERS
The winners of the Murad Giveaway are: Helene Frost Gemma Delaney Lorraine O'Grady Nikki Pickering Orla (orlskeenan) Amy Hughes Suzy Burrage Liz Ottaway Niall Kavanagh Iris Waldburger CONGRATULATIONS ALL! You'll...
18/09/2016
Saturday Giveaway - Dr Dennis Gross Peel Pads
My love for Dennis Gross pads is well-known, I've been using and loving them for years, and I'll be talking about them more on the blog this week. To get...
16/09/2016
Hall of Fame - Dermalux LED Phototherapy
After I posted another picture of a client under the lamp yesterday I had quite a few questions about LED and what it entails. As it's currently one of my...
14/09/2016
Beauty Myths No. 19 - 'Pat dry'
This may seem like a strange one, so the context is important. I am always asked about routines and the order of using products. There are some things that make...
11/09/2016
Charlotte Tilbury Scent of a Dream
A Charlotte Tilbury fragrance was always going to be interesting. I never know what to expect from a fragrance that doesn't come from a traditional 'nose', but this is beautiful....
11/09/2016
A love letter to Beauty Departments
After the atrocious 'service' (and I use the word loosely) I had the misfortune of experiencing at Boots recently, I've been even more aware of customer service - or lack...
09/09/2016
Saturday Giveaway - Murad Hydro-Dynamic Giveaway
One of my favourite releases this year, Murad's Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence and Ultimate Moisture are pretty perfect in many ways. Between them they are suitable for all skin conditions from...
09/09/2016
Chanel Fall 2016 - Le Rouge Collection 1
So this went on counter while I was on holiday, hence the late posting, but for someone as obsessed with red as yours truly, I couldn't let it slip under...
07/09/2016
PIXI Skintreats Anniversary and the return of Glow Mud Cleanser!
This time last year Pixi launched their Skintreats range to instant sellout success. To celebrate the anniversary they are holding an open event at the Foubert's Place London Flagship on...
06/09/2016
Bobbi Brown City Collection
It's one thing when your kids make you feel old, it's quite another when you realise that Bobbi Brown is 25 this year. The brand, not the woman. Obvs. The...
06/09/2016
Victoria Beckham x Estee Lauder First Thoughts
Prepare yourselves for an onslaught of all things Beckham/Lauder next week as Victoria Beckham launches her new Limited Edition range with Estee Lauder. Safe to say, from what I've seen...
06/09/2016
Le Metier De Beaute launches in SpaceNK
Le Metier De Beaute relaunches back into the UK tomorrow via SpaceNK. To celebrate they've produced a UK-only Kaleidoscope called Exquisite - four brilliantly wearable shades to contour, highlight and...
05/09/2016
Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion
Apologies for the stock photo. I'm not at home. Well you did ask. :) Describe the brand in five words. Affordable. Recognisable. That's about it. What is it? 'Cetaphil Moisturizing...
03/09/2016
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Describe the brand in five words.Cheap. Foam. Over-rated. Drying. Over.What is it?‘A gentle, non-irritating daily cleanser for sensitive and dry skin.’ Well it’s a ‘cleanser’ of sorts, but it’s certainly...
02/09/2016
Eve Appeal Announcement
As September 1st officially launches GCAM - Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month - I am thrilled to announce that I am joining the brilliant Eve Appeal as an Official Ambassador. The...
01/09/2016
Autumn treatments
Autumn treatment times are open. More information is on the dedicated page here: www.carolinehirons.com/Treatments
30/08/2016
Instagram Update
Where does the time go? It's over a month since my last update and although it's been typically quiet in the beauty industry, I still have some lovely updates for...
27/08/2016
Hall of Fame - Skincando - the products you didn't know you needed
Back in January when I was in LA, I went to meet May Lindstrom in her LA office. There was a pot of Combat-Ready Balm in the bathroom and I...
25/08/2016
Happy Birthday Glossybox!
I cannot believe it's five years since Glossybox launched in the UK. There are now multiple monthly box subscriptions, but back in the day, Glossybox were the first out of...
25/08/2016
SPF: the post-holiday breakdown
After the recent City SPF video I had quite a few questions about what products I would use to actually sit on a beach/go on a sunny holiday, so just...
24/08/2016
FAVE FIVES: BB/CC/SKIN TINTS WITH SPF | August 2016
Hi Everyone, Last in this month’s series, hence me saying ‘end of July!’. Just back from hols so I’ll answer comments on all the previous videos first, then hopefully film...
23/08/2016
The Eve Appeal launch Bubbles & Bush - come see us!
To celebrate the launch of their new fundraising initiative, Bubbles & Bush, The Eve Appeal are hosting an exclusive event on the fabulous Benefit Good Ship this Friday 26th August,...
22/08/2016
FAQs from the Fave Fives
If you're a regular reader you will know that I am currently stopping my kids from killing each other daily on a really peaceful holiday in Greece and so haven't...
17/08/2016
Huda Beauty Liquid Mattes
I'm not even sure there will any left of these by the time I have posted this, but if you like a good lip product, and aren't keen on the...
17/08/2016
Disappointing Products | August 2016
Hi Everyone, A little change of direction for me. I’m not a huge fan of ‘disappointing’ videos, but these deserved a mention. In the case of Goop, as I say...
17/08/2016
Fave Fives: City SPFs - August 2016
Hi Everyone! Some city SPFs for you. All my previous SPF videos/blog posts are here: SPF with Dr Marko Lens Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIxMaRj9z6U SPF with Dr Marko Lens Part 2:...
14/08/2016
70 Million Page Views
Somewhere in the last 24 hours my blog hit 70 million page views. Over 4 million of you have read an awful lot of pages in the last six years....
12/08/2016
Fave Fives: Retinols (Vitamin A)
Hi Everyone! A much-requested start to the retinol discussion. I’ll try and answer as many comments as possible but am about to go away for a week so please bear...
11/08/2016
Where the hell have you been? Part 453
Guys I took my computer to Cornwall last week with the full intention of editing and uploading the videos in the current Fave Fives set, only to find we had...
09/08/2016
Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Skin Clay Mask
OK I know you've seen this picture a hundred times but I'm busy and it serves a purpose. Bear with. What is it? A clay mask or in the brand's...
09/08/2016
Bobbi Brown Instant Detox and Skin Nourish Face Masks
Earlier this year Bobbi Brown launched additional face masks to their range, which already offers one of the better selections of skincare from what is essentially a makeup brand. The...
03/08/2016
Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion vs Clarifying Lotion 1.0
There was a moment of panic earlier this year when Clinique very quietly stopped restocking Mild Clarifying Lotion, and equally quietly, slipped 1.0 Clarifying Lotion out with the standard 'we've...
02/08/2016
A quick one-two for Summer from January Labs
After the recent Fave Fives videos, I had so many comments asking about skins that are combination/oily/acne/sensitised/dehydrated and budgets that needed to be well under £40, that it made me...
31/07/2016
FAVE FIVES: OIL CLEANSERS July 2016
Hi All! Thank you for watching. First person to guess the quote wins ;) See you soon with Retinols. WHAT I’M WEARING: Nails: OPI Alpine Snow Gels: http://amzn.to/2a5WFgV Foundation: Smashbox...
30/07/2016
Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture
Describe the brand in five words. Doc. Water. Derm. Acne. American. What is it? 'A luxurious, yet lightweight cream that provides 24-hour hydration to restore suppleness and visibly reduce the...
23/07/2016
Hall of Fame - Makeup Atelier Paris Waterproof Liquid Corrector & Concealer
A few months back I attended IMATS and did a tour around the room with my great friend Kevin James Bennett. He walked me over to the Love Makeup stand...
22/07/2016
Fave Fives Requests
Here's one I made earlier. Lovely People! Just checking in after facial day to say 'thank you' for the great response to the Fave Fives. I'm not filming again until...
19/07/2016
EMPTIES - July 2016
It's literally been six months since I did an empties, so if you need a wee, or haven't made a brew, I politely suggest you go take care of that...
17/07/2016
Instagram Update
I know a lot of you aren't on Instagram (you should be, it's brilliant!). But: I spend so much time on there showing products and my routines that I thought...
16/07/2016
Fortune Favours The Brave Palette
Blogging is a funny old thing. Those of us that have been around for a while have seen it go from a keyboard hobby to fully grown businesses for the...
15/07/2016
FAVE FIVES: SPRITZS/HYDRATING TONERS
Hi All! Spritzs/Hydrating Toners (liquid moisturisers) – with loads more in the planning. As I say in the video if you are on a budget, these are where you can...
13/07/2016
FAVE FIVES | ACID TONERS | July 2016
Hi All! I hope you're enjoying the Fave Fives - keep sending your requests. :) WHAT I’M WEARING: J. CREW Save the Bees T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/29p0HNn Swarovski Celestial Pierced Earrings: http://bit.ly/29J3u8o...
10/07/2016
FAVE FIVES | Skincare | July 2016
Today's Fave Fives is Skincare. All information is below the video and below the link below for your ease. See you tomorrow with acids! WHAT I’M WEARING: J. CREW Save...
09/07/2016
My Eye Surgery Story
Hi All, The vids are back. All you need to know is in the video, happy to answer any questions in the comments. Another video will be up on Sunday....
08/07/2016
Five Facts about Give and Makeup
I know there are a lot of new readers who may not have read about Give and Makeup yet, or long-standing readers who don't mind a gentle reminder, so forgive...
07/07/2016
New thinking, newer practices - and skincare brands I'm loving
I have so much to blog about I honestly don't know where to start. I cannot tell you how much I am loving the industry at the moment. There is...
04/07/2016