I’ve had skin for 56 years but the briefest of flick-throughs of Caroline Hirons’ long-awaited skincare bible is all I need to convince me that things have, well, slipped – both literally and metaphorically.
Written in Caroline’s ballsy, take-no-prisoners style there’s everything here you could possibly want to know – whether its routines, skin concerns, product application, the right amount of SPF and how your diet affects your complexion.
You’ll find Caroline’s signature cheat sheets, simple tips and tricks to glow (inside and out!) understanding ingredients lists, and advice on how to choose the products that are right for you.
There’s no doubting that Hirons knows her stuff and it’s not surprising that she made the leap from blogger to bona-fide industry expert in a way that many of her rivals, frankly, have not. It’s hard to argue with over 100 million views of her blog and over 13 million views of her YouTube videos.
A globally qualified advanced aesthetician, Caroline Hirons is trained in (well) over 100 brands and has been in retail for 34 years, working as a consultant to brands in the beauty industry for over ten years, advising brands where they should be selling and why.
Authenticity is a popular ‘buzzword’ in blogging circles and Caroline delivers it in spades – whether expressing her loathing of wipes, her horror of not cleansing in the morning or expecting miracles from an expensive moisturising cream when you haven’t cleansed properly, you are left in no doubt that there is plenty more to be done for glowy skin.
I did wonder how accessible the book would be for those of us with mature skin, but I needn’t have worried. Caroline offers you a step by step guide to addressing skin concerns at any age, as well as her Holy Grail products.
That said, Hirons is not elitist and understands that many of us can’t afford the stellar prices some of the products command. Her motto is, to paraphrase, do your best, buy the best you can afford but for God’s sake TRY.
This skincare bible is a weighty tome split into colour-coded sections including:-
- A good skincare routine
- Skin types and conditions
- When life happens (acne, hormones, pregnancy, chemo)
- Your Kit (what to invest in)
- Here’s the thing (industry insights you need to know)
There is a huge amount of information here, including a comprehensive glossary.
It’s the only skincare guide you need.
Caroline Hirons. Skincare The Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide is published by HarperCollins and is available on Amazon and at all good bookshops.
I am giving away one copy of Caroline Hirons Skincare to one lucky reader (hard copy or Kindle, winner’s choice). Entry is via the Gleam Widget below and the usual terms and conditions apply which can be found on my giveaways page. UK entrants only. No cash alternative. The giveaway ends at 23:59 pm on Friday 31 July.
Good luck!
I’m trying to win this for my girlfriend. We both use Palmolive soap as it is moisturising and doesn’t give us dry, itchy hands.
Lip balm.
Loreal Infallable Total Coverage foundation has been a life saver, when I’ve had bad skin days/weeks!
Garnier rose cleansing milk
Rimmel Lasting Radiance Foundation always goes on easily and looks natural
NUXE Organic Glow Rich Moisturising Cream! It makes my skin feel amazing x
I use the Thank You Farmer factor 50 SPF for the face everyday. It’s a bit like a moisturiser but it definitely works as an SPF. I’ve never burnt when wearing this on my face.
Bio-oil, it’s so useful and really helps my dry skin.
I love my dream serum, it has brought moisture back to my skin
I love my Decleor Moisturiser. It has a gorgeous scent and is so light on my skin.
My L’oreal Face Primer
E45 cream – when my skin goes super sensitive that is what sorts it out.
My Elizabeth Arden ceramide capsules.
Clarins Multi-Active Nuit creme so thick and creamy for my dry dry skin
E45 cream which I use for my eczema. Couldn’t live without it 🙂
NUXE Organic Glow Rich Moisturising Cream
Can’t live without my under eye mask by Hey Honey.
Has to be the Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion . . just love this product!
Vaseline
so versatile – I use it for make up remover, eyelash conditioner, on my ankles when I wear new shoes to stop rubbing and blisters, lip balm and when I dye my hair I use on my face to stop the dye from staining my skin.
Caroline’s advice on acne was invaluable to me !! Her honest advice always makes me laugh
I wouldn’t be without Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish
I love the Niod hydration vaccine
E45 moisturiser and Soap & Glory Arm a gooden, grapefruit scent – always refreshing
E45 moisturizer xx
I’ve discovered Biore Baking Soda Cleansing Make Up Removing Micellar Water for Combination Skin. It leaves my skin so clean & fresh after use.
I do like overnight creams, any brand, whatever is on offer when I buy it.
Salcura’s Bioskin range – absolutely essential in our house as we all have a tendency to eczema and this is the best product ever!
I like Simple Cleansing Lotion as it does not irritate my sensitive skin.
Nivea For Men Aftershave Cooling Balm – Perfect for those with sensitive skin like myself.
A good serum
I love my Olay moisturiser
Superdrug Vitamin C booster serum.
Balance me rose body lotion and balance me night serum
Lacura Healthy Glow Rose Oil, smells gorgeous and feels lovely on the skin
Avon Cosmetics cocoa butter body cream, I love the smell of it!
i really couldnt live without clarins eauty alm its a great base for make up
Palmers coconut butter
My Nivea Q10 spf 30 moisturiser.
Avon Cosmetics cocoa butter body cream – smells amazing too !
I don’t have a specific product anymore because I make my own from natural products. Yes all my skin lotions and I use and spf as the last layer.
I used to buy dermalogica products. If I was going to buy any skin products ready made it would be the dermalogica range.
It has to be the 72hr Replenishing Hydrator moisture surge, its wonderful
I love l’occitaine’s precious cream, I pay a lot (in my opinion, and on my budget) for it, but it’s worth it xx
Lyonsleaf Marshmallow Facial Oil
That is a great tip especially to those new to the blogosphere.
Brief but very accurate information… Thank you for sharing this one.
A must read post!
I love the Aveeno range and particularly the Shower Wash and Moisturiser which I use daily.
My favourite product is Beauty Flash Balm, which I use as a primer under foundation. I find it really brightens my skin.
e45 moisturiser
I love my Nivea night cream
rose hip oil – I started with The Ordinary but now use another brand, but it is great because as well as doing the job you know exactly what is in it and can shop around.
Lovely book! The cover is beautiful too
I love the Lacura range of moisturisers. It’s Aldi’s brand so it’s affordable but also brilliant.
I ❤❤❤ a serum containing vitamin C
I do like a good quality mousturiser
I love micellar water, it’s so easy to use!
Moisturiser – really makes such a difference
Estee lauder advanced night repair!
I couldnt live without my Estee Lauder anti ageing cream! My skin has improved by using it.
Fantastic Prize 😀 keeping my fingers crossed 🤞
for me it has got to be a really nice lathery soap
Would love to win this
I would not be without hand cream.
My moisturiser
It has to be concealer.