Caroline Hirons launches new Skin Rocks acid toners – and we were among the first to try them

Anybody with even the slightest interest in skincare is likely to have heard of Caroline Hirons. Having been educating the general public on every aspect of skin since she launched her eponymous blog back in 2010, she’s since been dubbed the skincare queen by her legions of devoted fans – and for good reason.

Known and loved for her no-nonsense approach to skincare, and the beauty industry as a whole, Hirons is a true authority on everything from retinoids and moisturisers to acids and cleansers.

Alongside winning various industry awards, writing a bestselling skincare book, launching an app, raising more than £500,000 for charity through the sales of her skincare kits, spearheading the Beauty Backed trust, and being on the board of The British Beauty Council, Hirons has also, somehow, found time to launch her own brand: Skin Rocks.

Skin Rocks came to life in November 2022 and was designed to take the guesswork out of skincare. The brand initially launched with two retinoid creams but, speaking at the time of launch, Hirons said the full range would eventually span five categories: cleanse, tone, treatment,