Benefit Air Patrol

There is nothing worse than blending your way to the perfect smoky eye, for it to fade throughout the day. Here at the Amazing Blog, we swear by eyelid primers to keep those shadows in place, but there are so many to choose from. Behold, the innovative Benefit Air Patrol BB Cream Eyelid Primer. In case that was too much to absorb in one go, that’s a creamy eyelid primer with the added benefits from a BB Cream. We could barely contain our excitement to give it a try.

Eyelids are the most delicate areas of our face, and often the last place we protect. Benefit are changing that with the EnviroDefend complex within the Air Patrol primer, it guards against the harmful external forces we come across in day to day life. We were also happy to discover that it contained SPF 20, it’s so important to protect our skin from sun damage, even on our lids! The primer is super creamy and glides easily onto the skin, the soft Cushion Calm tip keeps pressure light on the delicate eye area. Benefit really did think of everything. We loved the chic, grey tube with Benefit-style detailing, their packaging is always bright and beautiful.

We found the Air Patrol very hydrating and it kept our shadow locked on for the whole day, our blending skills finally didn’t go to waste. We would recommend setting the primer with a translucent or neutral powder before going in with your eyeshadow to avoid any tackiness. For those days where we prefer a ‘no make-up’ look, simply use Air Patrol alone over the lids and wait for the colour corrective magic. The peach undertones reduced the appearance of our dark circles, while also combatting redness on the lids. Get your hands on the protective and long lasting Air Patrol primer here for £21.50.       

No 7. - Primer, Foundation and Blusher

Who doesn’t love a good selfie? We won’t lie as here at The Amazing Blog we’re always flattered when our faces look beautiful without big effort. We have a secret to reveal, its name is No.7.

We are big fans of this brand and lately we’ve discovered that the Airbrush Away primer and foundation can add that extra touch of perfection to our daily make up routine. Here in the office we’re all about simplicity and it’s good to know that with this must have we won’t need any filter to make our skin look naturally flawless. The primer absorbs in seconds leaving the skin brighter, smoother and even. We cannot believe how a little amount totally covers and camouflages pores and fine lines.
 Use No 7 foundation on top of the primer to finish off that airbrushed skin effect. There are 14 shades to choose from, giving us plenty of choice. As tan is only a happy memory, we decided to try Warm Ivory; a neutral shade which still gives our skin that summer glow. It dries quickly so you don’t need to wait endless minutes before applying blush and powder and the best bit is it stays on for hours. The formula has been created to leave the natural tone of your skin revealing under the foundation whilst disguising all the little flaws and discolorations.
For a final touch, warm your cheeks up with a gentle stroke of No.7 Match Made Blush.  There are 8 shades and we loved the Rose Blossom an intense dark pink, perfect for winter. 
It looks much pigmented but once on the cheeks it blends softly and evenly. If you like a stronger and dramatic effect, it is buildable.

Go and add to your make up collection with these must haves. The primer, at £16.50, is available here; buy the foundation at the same price here. Blushes price is £9 and they’re available here.

Skinade - Liquid Collagen

We here at The Amazing Blog couldn’t agree more with the idea that beauty starts from within, which is why we love to experiment with beauty products that work from the inside out. As our regular readers will know, I/we love collagen supplements. Recently, we tried out Pure Gold Collagen collagen drink and now we’re here to tell you that we’ve discovered another new collagen product…Skinade!

Skinade is a liquid collagen drink that works from the inside out to rebuild and strengthen the collagen matrix, boost natural levels of hydration and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Its high-grade collagen is sourced from fresh-water fish, which is low in sodium and avoids mercury contamination. Skinade does not have any artificial flavours or colouring and has fewer than 35 calories. There are two sizes: one for the home and one for travel, so your Skinade trial will never be interrupted. With the travel size, you can carry a sachet of all the ingredients in your handbag for your travel and simply add it to a glass of water when you have reached your destination. Could it be any more convenient? 

I really liked this product. I took it religiously before I had my raw juices in the morning, substituting it for my regular collagen powder. After the 3 week trial, I’ve noticed several changes; perhaps most importantly, I have noticed a difference in my joints – bonus! I found that the nagging joint pain that I sometimes have, has lessened and that to me, is a fantastic side effect. Looking at the ingredients, I think it could be something to do with their combined ingredient of MSM, which is a naturally occurring form of organic sulfur aimed at helping joint pain. Besides my joints, I also found Skinade was a great diuretic, getting rid of any water retention.  Interestingly, yes I did find that Skinade had visibly plumped out the skin on both my face and décolletage. Out of all liquid collagen drinks I have tried so far, for me, this is the most impressive. I also want to add that I enjoyed the natural of peach and mangosteen flavour – some of the other collagen drinks I tried had a bit of strange after-taste.

Lara (in her 20’s) has almost completed her Skinade trial too. During the first 12 days, her skin broke out and she almost gave up on the product because of the visible and painful red spots on her face.  She said, “I was very tempted to give up, but I persisted mainly because everyone says it is great.” From day 14 on, she noticed that her skin was more hydrated and those nasty spots from the first 12 days were 100% healed and did not leave any scarring or marks. Now, her skin looks radiant and over-all is super hydrated. “I am thrilled with Skinade. My skintone looks more even and the texture is smooth. I am going to keep buying Skinade 100%.” 

I believe liquid collagen drinks are an essential for people over 40, especially if you have slight joint pain or are looking to keep skin more plumped and youthful. Since taking collagen supplements, I have stopped taking my Glucosamine & Ghondroitin Complex because this works better for me. I’m a great advocate for all collagen products that are taken internally and it is something that I will be doing for a long time to come.

If this sounds like the product for you, you can visit the website and begin your Skinade trial from £60 for a 20 day course.

Braun - Waterflex Shaver

The holidays are fast approaching, and here at The Amazing Blog, we are always looking for the next best product to buy our loved ones. For those with a special man in your life, search no more. Braun’s Waterflex Wet & Dry Shaver is the perfect gift to keep your man looking clean-shaven and well groomed.

Braun prides itself on producing products that consumers want and need. Its entire product development process is consumer-centric. The company brings in hundreds of participants to discuss new trends, ideas or products in areas of both male and female grooming, which means everything they design is designed specifically with your needs in mind.

The Waterflex Wet & Dry Shaver is a perfect example of this. Its 33° pivoting shaver perfectly adapts to every contour of the face. No longer will you look over at your man and see tiny hairs along his jaw line that went unshaven. Its foil shavers use sideway movements on the skin, giving him a more through and comfortable shave. 

The Waterflex Wet & Dry Shaver is also functional both in and out of the shower, which means it is 100% waterproof, can easily be cleaned, and can be used at any time.

Check here to see the list of retailers that sell Braun products and their prices.

Friday Favourites - Hand Lotion Feature

Winter is fast approaching and we all know what that means…dry skin! And let me tell you, nothing is worse than dry hands. Here at The Amazing Blog we make sure to keep our hands moisturised every day because hands are one of the first areas of the body to show signs of ageing. Thanks to hand lotions from Heathcote & Ivory, The Somerset Toiletry Company, Burt’s Bees,  Oskia and Boozi Body Care, we can be sure our hands will stay smooth this winter.

Originally inspired by Heathcote & Ivory, Morris & Co. created a collection of hand care treatment that works wonders on your hands. Enriched with Vitamin E, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Lemon, Aloe Extracts, Jojoba Oil and Macadamia Oil, the Shea Butter Hand Cream is easily absorbed and gives your hands a velvety feel. The Refining Hand Scrub contains Glycerin, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Luffa Fruit Power that exfoliates and softens hands. Made with Glycerin, Sunflower Seed Oil, Almond Oil, Aloe Extract, Panthenol and Vitamine E, the Cuticle and Nail Cream works to protect hands and nails. Besides the ingredients, the intricate design of these products will catch your eye and the scent is absolutely wonderful. Even when I'm not using the lotion, I'm always smelling it! You can purchase the gift set here for £15.00.

Utilising the finest ingredients and striving to deliver beautifully packaged products at an affordable price for everyone is the motto of The Somerset Toiletry Company. Its Naturally European Sage Hand Cream does just that. It is paraben and SLS free, making it perfect for sensitive skin. It also moisturises hands, nails and cuticles with its many ingredients, including shea butter and avocado oil while soothing and healing the skin. It's beautiful packaging and fresh fragrances will immediately draw you to the product. Take a visit here and make sure to choose the sage fragrance!

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I've always loved the company Burt’s Bees’ so I was excited to try the Beeswax & Banana Hand Crème, which is super rich and made with all-natural products, such as aloe vera and vitamin E. These ingredients help to moisturise dry skin and the beeswax helps to seal and shield the hands from harsh elements in the environment. Although the lotion can seem a bit heavy and greasy at first, it soon soaks into your hands and lasts all day. You can even use this on your elbows, knees and feet! Plus, who doesn’t like the smell of banana? Browse around the website, and make sure to pick up the Beeswax & Banana Hand Crème. 

Oskia Renaissance Hand Cream made the 2014 Beauty Shortlist for Best Hand Cream, which isn't a surprise. It is deliciously perfumed with the scents of chamomile and rose. A blend of Macademia Seed, Rose Canina Oils, Swiss Garden Cress, Butterbur and Shea Butter improves hydration and elasticity of the skin and evens skin tone while also reducing inflammation. Organic AHAs improve the suppleness of the skin while also removing dry and dead skin cells. Take a look at the website or purchase the Renaissance Hand Cream for £21.00.

And for those of you not ready to accept the fact that the cold weather is here to stay, Boozi Body Care has the answer. With its set of hand lotions, Boozi Body Care has combined the fruit blends of cocktails with moisturising ingredients, allowing customers to enjoy something fresh and fun. You can now sit in front of the fire with the smell of your favourite cocktail surrounding you and pretend you're back on the beach. Check out the website and buy some lotions with a twist for you, your family or friends!

Each product has its own unique set of ingredients, fragrances, and packaging, so be sure to browse the websites and decide which set of hand lotion would work best for you. We guarantee you will fall in love with at least one of them!