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    The skin care products you should never buy again, according to Caroline Hirons

    11 Feb 2021 5:12 PM | Posted by
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    If your skin care shelves have been looking a little full of late, let Caroline Hirons come to the clean-out rescue.

    The British blogger and skin care expert has never been shy when it comes to speaking the truth about formulas and has even revealed the products she believes have zero business being on our shelves.

    In her debut book ‘Skincare’, the 50-year-old wrote: “There are so, SO many products that I would love to throw in the sea (metaphorical sea – remember the environment, people), and brands making them that I would give a good talking to.”

    Citing unproven claims, buzzwords and scaremongers as some of her pet peeves, Caroline names no brand in particular but says these are the products she’d kick to the curb…

    #1 Wipes

    No real surprise from the glow guru here, who says that wipes should be reserved for emergencies only. “Remember: wipes are for fannies, flights and festivals only,” she wrote. “And never flush.”

    #2 Foaming face washes that contain SLS/SLES

    (sodium lauryl sulphate/sodium laureth sulfate)

    While some of us may love it when our skin feels ‘squeaky clean’, Caroline says, “no part of your body should squeak.” And that most definitely includes our faces. “These products are too drying. Full stop.” Case closed.

    #3 Silly claims and extortionate pricing 

    Ok our wallets are really liking the look of this one.

    “Products that cost silly money for a 30ml of something with a huge claim attached to it, but no clinical trials to back them up,” are not worth it, according to Caroline. 

    “If you can afford it and enjoy it, great. But if you can’t, you’re not missing out on anything that you can’t get somewhere else for a fraction of the price.”

    Honestly, some supermarket skin care buys are just as good.

    #4 Mattifying products

    Skin is supposed to glow, so why would you hide it? “Unless you are a teenager and/or have oily skin, you do not need mattifying products,” says Caroline. Capeesh?

    Do you agree with Caroline? Do you use any of the products she mentions?

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    51 Member Comments

    BiancaDaily 26 Feb 2021 5:29 PM

    The fanny comment just made me laugh so loud

    Vi 25 Feb 2021 12:29 PM

    Great read. I do use wipes when I'm feeling extremely lazy

    Belindarella 24 Feb 2021 3:46 PM

    Great points! I like her. I never knew what she looked like though. Great article.

    Susmat 24 Feb 2021 12:05 PM

    I don't agree about her view on mattifying products as I don't like the shiny look on me. Wipes are handy to use when travelling or in hospital

    Ellyloves 23 Feb 2021 1:36 PM

    That is so interesting!

    Joey502 23 Feb 2021 12:56 PM

    I definitely need my Mattifying products for my oily T-zone

    Miramarmari 22 Feb 2021 12:36 PM

    I agree with most points here

    Jacinta1453 23 Feb 2021 2:04 PM

    Me too!

    Elunia 21 Feb 2021 9:56 PM

    I usually use wipes when I am given them, they are good for holidays.

    I spent a few good minutes trying to figure out which definition fanny had in England (as I believe America's definition is a slightly different spot on the body).

    I was also about to disagree with the last item, then I realised she continued to say excluding oily skin.

    Rose_P 21 Feb 2021 4:33 PM

    Lol @ wipes! I use them occasionally, but only for absolute emergencies, and I’d never flush them.

    MerryGoRound 20 Feb 2021 9:27 AM

    :D had to giggle at the first one

    Lynmb38 20 Feb 2021 9:04 AM

    Mostly common sense ! But I do think wipes are handy for more than just fannies, festivals and flights!

    Kate300 19 Feb 2021 4:05 PM

    Ooops I used wipes all the time!

    Izzy09 18 Feb 2021 11:02 AM

    This made me lol

    Omyara 18 Feb 2021 7:31 AM

    I like her advice and I always make sure to follow her tips and tricks.

    Okatko 16 Feb 2021 3:43 PM

    I don’t buy wipes but I’ll use them if I’ve been given them and I certainly DON’T flush them. Plumbers are expensive and Mother Nature unforgiving.

    Jessica712 16 Feb 2021 11:05 AM

    Lol, I like it.

    bettina44 15 Feb 2021 3:21 AM

    I'm one of those who needs a mattifying product or else my skin shines

    RalucaP 14 Feb 2021 9:15 PM

    Yes , I agree , especially the part with overpriced skincare.

    Lawliet 14 Feb 2021 2:39 PM

    "Wipes are for Fannies" that cracked me up!

    I stopped using Foaming cleanser as a teenager because it would always dry my skin out to the point of pain! Same with the mattifying products. So for the past 12 or so years, it's been oil based cleansers and liquid foundation for me!

    Janefre 14 Feb 2021 2:37 PM

    I've been following Caroline for years and have adopted some of her suggestions. I love her no nonsense advice.

    Nicoler112 14 Feb 2021 8:26 AM

    Don't really do most of these things anyway

    BeautySwan88 14 Feb 2021 12:02 AM

    Not all products with silly prices are all that bad.

    Karma Llama 13 Feb 2021 9:55 PM

    Totally agree on the wipes, just a waste of resources.

    Chrystalage 13 Feb 2021 8:19 PM

    Not heard of her before, advice is common sense except mattifying products can be good in highly humid weather

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