When I spoke at the Harvey Nichols Beautiful Mind event a few weeks ago - one of the audience members asked the panel what brand we would pick if we could only use one for the rest of our lives. Needless to say, none of us could give a straight answer - we all had 2 or 3 options for each category. I said: 'Zelens for serums. No competition.'
These new additions will only reinforce that decision. Z Luminous and Intense Defence are not available yet, but I wanted to give a special heads-up to Z Luminous, which, from first application, was mind-blowing. It brightens, softens and gives amazing glow - something which is, as per usual, top of my list of requirements. :)
What is it?
'A new lightening and brightening cosmeceutical serum.'
Who is it for?
Anyone concerned with visible signs of pigmentation damage and people concerned with dull skin that lacks luminosity.
What’s in it?
Full inci list coming
Natural? Organic? Man made? Vegan?
Man-made in the best frigging way possible
Tested on animals/sold in China?
No./No.
What's not in it?
Mineral oil - this much I can guarantee.
This is all a little bit of a tease for what is to come on the blog during May. My focus will be serums - all types, all prices, all strengths.
I will still be doing my normal reviews and Cheat Sheets - but am trying to focus on as many reviews as possible for serums - some new, some oldies but goodies.
I have literally spent all day today sorting out my stash *SPOILER KLAXON* because there is nothing like an impending visit from Sali Hughes and her 'In The Bathroom' crew to make you try and get organised.
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| How gorgeous is Hughes? |
I am therefore spending tomorrow photographing said stash for upcoming reviews, including approximately 60 serums.
Sweet Lord in Heaven. Let's do this.


Would this be suitable for acne prone skin, or is the intense defence better suited?
ReplyDeleteBoth would be fine. X
DeleteCan't wait to see you with Sali Hughes!xo
ReplyDeleteOh, Mrs Hirons, I can't wait to see you "in the bathroom".... ;)
ReplyDeleteLoads of love from Greece!
OMFG I am already excited about the 'in the bathroom' video. You and Sali are my two favourite beauty experts. Try and make the video as long as possible 😂 xxx
ReplyDeleteIt'll probably be quite short. Neither of us talks much. So very shy. :(
DeleteYeah. Not much to talk about. Dunno why we're even considering it.
DeleteOverjoyed!! Must see video!! You both rock!! X
DeleteBrilliant! I cannot wait for an in the bathroom with Hirons & Hughes xx
ReplyDeleteOh Lordy! A month of serums and an 'In the bathroom'... freakin amazing!
ReplyDeleteI am SO looking forward to seeing your interview with Sali!
ReplyDeleteWould it be safe to say, ZELENs for top of the line more pricey option and HYDROLURON for top of the line more affordable option?
ReplyDeleteThis is for me!!! Can't wait to read May's blogs.
ReplyDeleteAlina
www.eclecticalu.blogspot.com
SO EXCITED FOR IN THE BATHROOM!!!
ReplyDeleteFinally!!! Feels like I need to dress up for the viewing :D
ReplyDeleteHahaha ;)
DeleteYey!! Also please consider adding info about which ages the serums are about. I'm 32 with minimal (to none) signs of aging, so I don't want to pull out the big guns just yet!
ReplyDeleteThank you and can't wait for the video!
A whole month with serums!!!! Wow, thank you so much, Caroline!!! Can't wait!! 😀😀😀😀😀
ReplyDeleteYou've read my "beauty need" mind on serums serums and more serums. May is already looking to be a great month. My credit card, however, may not agree!
ReplyDeleteIn the bathroom is my favourite watch, asked Sali gorg Hughes on Instagram when Caroline Hirons doing an in the bathroom, " keeps asking her but needs to paint the bathroom first!! Am looking forward to this in deeded xx
ReplyDelete*Eyes the Intense Defense*. So Zelens for serums. I like that he is cruelty free. I'd have to import him from Beauty Bay in the UK though. What about his eye creams? I keep mulling over whether to get the Triple Action Advanced Eye Cream or not.
ReplyDeleteThere are no words for how excited I am for the video of you and Sali Hughes. The combination of you both means I'm finally happy enough with my skin to go outside without makeup.
ReplyDeleteI totally feel the same-have learnt so much from them both :) Congratulations on reaching that milestone :)
DeleteI was wondering if the terms "lighten" and "brighten" are also relevant for dark acne scars (or only for pigmentation?) I've been wondering this for ages as most of the brightening products seem to aim at older skins...(?)
ReplyDeleteCaroline and Sali best youtube video ever. So excited love you both all the way from Maine.
ReplyDeleteAs a fellow serum addict, I only have 8 on rotation at the moment, (probably another 6 in 'shopping carts' on various sites lol) this is just what I need to further feed my addiction! Lol
ReplyDeleteOh my god oh my god oh my god. Serum month and Sali Hughes in your bathroom. *Leaves your website open to refresh every morning*
ReplyDeleteRenee
(faints after pricing Zelens serums...)
ReplyDeleteSerums all month! Yayyy!!! Sali Hughes!! Another yayyy!!! My skin is finally going to behave ��
ReplyDeleteYay! Can't wait to watch that video (:
ReplyDeleteOooh, serums month, just what I needed (that, and a retinol cheat sheet *whistles innocently*). That does it then, buying something cheap to get me thru May and putting 80 quid away for when I'm in the UK next month.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your video with Sali, my faces owes you both so much :)
60 serums? And I thought my stash was big, and I am still under 10.
ReplyDeleteLindaLibraLoca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
Great idea, Caroline, to work in this method of a monthly focus. I bet by the end of May there is nothing we won't know! 60 serums, yeah!!!
ReplyDeleteOne request - could you also talk of a weekly routine for women your age (thus mine too), where you alternate between different serums and oils?
And OMG... IN THE BATHROM WITH CAROLINE HIRONS!!!!!! I'm sooooo looking forward to that!!!!! Please make it a 3 part saga at the very least.....
Hi, Caroline already pretty much does that on Instagram :) She photographs her daily routine and says a wee something about it.
DeleteI love serums and zelens. Are these available now? And if not, when?? Thanks and sorry if I missed it!
ReplyDeleteI am SO bloody excited that Sali is doing her In The Bathroom series with you! You two will have a ball! With the serums you'll be talking about this month, could you please point mid-20's peeps in the direction of the right serums? I've got no idea what to use, other than hydraluron!
ReplyDeleteSerum month, that makes me do a little wee. I am so excited :-) x
ReplyDeletehahaha-me too!
DeleteSerum month? AND Sali Hughes? Caroline you are so good to us!!! X
ReplyDeleteSo much goodness to look forward to!! I near swooned at the mention of 60 serums!! Can't wait for the video with Sali, hope it's super long!!
ReplyDeleteYESSSS a video with Sali?!? Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteHi Caroline!
ReplyDeleteDo you know the release date for the Z luminous? Thanks!
OMG I cannot wait for the bathroom video.. beyond excited.. strangers happy dance :)))
ReplyDeleteI am beyond excited. Sali & Caroline are both my beauty skincare heroines. Without you two, I'll still be using the wrong products. Best birthday news this week for my 40th birthday on Friday.
ReplyDeleteHirons and Hughes HURRAH!!!
ReplyDeleteYessssssssssssssss to all of this!
ReplyDeleteFirst sali Hughes is just stunning. But alas so are you Ms Huron.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this brand- I'd like to try. Looks good.
I called bull crap on a lot of these serums for pigmentation last year. Growing up in the Aussie sun has left its pigmentation marks and scars. Nothing I have used has really worked so I just called bull.
This however maybe.
Now I just concentrate on retinol, vitamin c, vitamin b serums and ahas. And SPF 50.
Don't believe the hype.
And now at 31 I see those fine lines more and more every day.... Arghh sadness.
Two things made me immensely excited, the first being the Sali Hughes visit (although I would prefer seeing your bathroom in all its usual glory - im being nosey) and that im that audience member!!! With the impossible question ;)
ReplyDeleteGive me a shout if you need help with that! ;)
ReplyDeleteSorry if you've already done it, but would you consider doing a cheat sheet for looking after rosacea/sensitive skin types? :) x
ReplyDeleteAre these serums good for sensitive skins? Also do they contain antioxidants ss well as retinols?
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