Breast Cancer

Skin in Motion – Exercise Friendly Skinwear

In the forthcoming months, we’re looking forward to returning back to the gym. However, we do like to look our best without being puce in the face or with smudgy mascara. We’re rather ashamed to admit to the damage that we’ve probably already done to our delicate skin, working out with layers of heavy makeup left on! Many of you may be unaware of the fact that exercise can break down the skin's collagen, causing premature signs of ageing. Particularly when you use products such as foundation or bronzer which clog up the pores and often lead to breakouts, this is why at The Amazing Blog we were very curious to try out the exercise-friendly beauty brand Skin in Motion who claims to address all of these issues.  

The revelation for us is that with  Skin in Motion, is that you can wear breathable and sweat-proof makeup to the gym. It’s a lightweight solution that is easy to apply and remove after any workout. The co-founders Gia Mills and Sophia Lahlou cleverly spotted this niche addressing the need for workout friendly beauty. Gia is a London based celebrity makeup artist with well-known clients including the likes of Jessica Ennis-Hill, Cara Delevigne and Julia Restoin Roitfeld. She’s also long been a yogi, marathon runner, cyclist and racer and so understands the physical and mental benefits of working out.  Sophia Lahlou, a marketing professional with 17 years of experience in beauty brands, joined forces with Gia helping to help make them an unstoppable team. The idea came about when they discovered many women don’t go and work out because they were concerned over their appearance. This spurred them on to develop a range of cosmetics to not only make women look better, but feel better too. Skin in Motion has three main goals: encourage women to exerciseboost women's confidence, and donate to female empowerment charities like This Girl Can and we love how they’re advocates for causes such as Breast Cancer too.

Their current products include the Lift It Mascara, Work It Tinted Moisturiser, Cool It Mist and Clear It WipesLet’s start at the beginning of a beauty regime with the Clear it Wipes which remove all the dirt and sweat from the pores. The wipes are thin but loaded with salicylic acid and pomegranate enzymes. These ingredients help clear any harsh ingredients from the skin’s surface while moisturising and balancing. The pot comes with 40 pads and is 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Apply the wipes before and after the workout to clear clogged pores. This product helps cleanse the face and dissolve sweat and also promotes balance in the skin. The Clear It Wipes can be purchased here for £16.00. Next, we have the Work It Tinted Moisturiser which comes in three different and matchable shades: light, medium and dark. With plenty of coverage, the product manages to cover the skin while still maintaining a lightweight and matte finish and best of all, it looks completely natural when applied. The Tinted Moisturiser comes in a 30ml bottle and is cruelty-free, vegan, and paraben-free. It's nourishing and sweat-proof for even the most intense workouts. The product is incredibly smooth in texture, is best applied with a beauty blender and has a subtle citrus scent. The Tinted Moisturiser is a non-comedogenic formula and contains Argan oil to help hydrate and protect the skin. With fast-drying ingredients, you can take comfort in knowing that your makeup will stay put.  Work It Tinted Moisturiser can be purchase for £25.00 here. Something we find difficult to be without is mascara, and we know we’re not alone here. The Lift It Mascara is infused with beautiful Japanese berry kernels from the Sumac tree, the waterproof and smudge-proof mascara is cruelty-free and manages to lengthen and define even the sparsest of eyelashes. For a flawless look, apply the mascara at the base of the eyelashes and wiggle side-to-side in an upwards motion. The mascara comes in an intense black and is available for retail price £20.00 here We all know how our skin tends to get irritated when combined with sweat. Here is where Skin in Motion has created a face spray that helps hydrate and calms the skin. The Cool It Mist has a subtle floral fragrance, the bottle is 50ml and has 95% natural ingredients that are vegan, cruelty and silicone-free. To use just shake the bottle and hold 5 inches away from the face with your eyes closed and spray. Apply a liberal amount and wait a few seconds before leaving for your workout. The mist has hydrolysed hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate, mint to help cool and glycyrrhizic acid (liquorice extract) to calm the skin. The mist is lightweight and easily absorbed. the Cool It Mist can be purchased for £20.00 here. Lastly, we want to mention the rather fetching transparent neon orange and pink Gym Friendly Pouch For Life which is perfect as an on-the-go make up bag, or for taking with you in your gym kit. The Gym Friendly Pouch for Life you can buy for £15.00 here.  Or, if you are like us you can buy their Complete Beauty Care kit for £82 here. We think that they have struck on a genius idea and can’t wait to see more products in the range.

Bodhi & Birch Rosa Rosa Skincare Set

In case you missed breast cancer awareness month, we at The Amazing Blog have found a way for you to still contribute to the cause. Bodhi & Birch's Special Edition Rosa Rosa Skincare Set with Rosa Rosa Clarifying Cleanser, Rosa Rosa Hydrating Toner and Rosa Rosa Daily Moisturiser is a product that takes pride in both lending a helping hand and treating your skin. 

The Rosa Rosa Clarifying Cleanser melts away impurities and make-up with a gentle foaming cream cleanser infused with Rosehip Oil, Damask Rose, Orange Blossom and Camomile. The ingredients work to deeply cleanse, balance, tone and revive your skin.

The Rosa Rosa Hydrating Toner is also infused with Damask Rose, Orange Blossom and Camomile, boosting hydration and calming the skin. The soothing blend of pure floral water leaves the skin feeling fresh and is best used as a facial spritz.

Enriched with Rose Otto and Neroli, Rosa Rosa Daily Moisturiser nourishes and protects the skin while renewing its vitality and radiance. It is a rich cream high in antioxidants, fatty acids and vitamins, boosting skin cell regeneration and keeping your complexion looking youthful.

All of these products are for normal to dry skin, especially sensitive skin and give off a delicate floral scent. All of your money goes to supporting those affected by breast cancer, so why not give this product a try? Go online and make a difference with your purchase of £80.00. 

Breast Cancer Awareness

As many of you will know October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and here at the The Amazing Blog we have been busy finding our favourite products that help support the fight against breast cancer during this important month. Everyone has been touched in some way by this horrible disease, so why not treat a friend or even yourself to one of these six items. From Essie’s pink nail polish line, to delicious bra cupcakes, we wanted to share these items we love with you. First off, nail brand Essie has launched four new pink nail polish colours this month with each colour representing a different aspect of battling breast cancer. Whether you prefer a baby pink like ‘good morning hope’ or want to be a tad more adventurous with a darker shade of pink, ‘I am strong,’ the entire collection helps unite women together with pink power. Essie’s motto signifies everything that they stand for and why they take this line for breast cancer so seriously. “We can beat this, because we are in it together.” All four shades can be found in spas and salons and sell for £9.95 each. A portion of the proceeds will go to the UK based breast cancer charity, Future Dreams…So why not throw on a coat of this fun polish, while also supporting a good cause!

This fun and vibrant scarf was created in conjunction with Lily and Lionel and My-Wardrobe to support Breakthrough Breast Cancer during the month of October. The scarf is Lily and Lionel’s classic oversized silk O’Hara print in limited edition coral. With winter right around the corner, what better way to accessorize your outfit and bundle up with a pop of pink around your neck? We loved this scarf’s soft texture and coral design. The scarf retails at £95 with 20% going to the charity. You can find the scarf for purchase on their website here or at My-Wardrobe.

Timothy Dunn decided to join the fight against breast cancer this season, by launching a limited edition London Blue Rose pink candle. Touching close to home, many of the Dunn’s family and friends have been affected by this awful disease. The candle’s scent is beautifully feminine and can appeal to all. It is a floral bouquet of roses, peonies, forget-me-nots, gentian, heartsease, hollyhocks, and jasmine. Not only is the candle pink, but so is the delicate glass holder it comes in. This candle is the perfect gift idea for any women in your life, or even the perfect gift to yourself to enhance the feminine scent throughout your home. All profits from each candle will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness. The candle sells for £42 each and is available here.Tateossian recently revealed a new colour of its signature silver Pop Scoubidou leather bracelet in support of Breast Cancer Care. The bracelet is an exquisite combination of pink and magenta Italian leather set off with a sterling silver clasp. This stylish bracelet will be sure to add a touch of arm candy for any occasion. We thought this trendy, timeless bracelet would look great on any wrist while complimenting the idea of strength and stability during the intense battle one endures with breast cancer. The bracelet is available online here and in Tateossian stores for £110 with 20% of all proceeds going to Breast Cancer Care.

Rejuvenate your skin with GLAMGLOW’s Super Mask. This mud mask helps revitalize with the use of volcanic minerals, French sea clay, and TEAOXI and is perfect for any skin type. It is quite literally a ’10-minute facial in a jar.’ Why not skip the expensive spa treatments and treat yourself at home! This exfoliating mud mask leaves your skin feeling radiant after a long day at work or even after a night out on the town with friends. The mask retails for £49.99 for a 50ml container. The product will be sold in Selfridges nationwide and can also be found on GLAMGLOW’s website. 25% of profits from the sales of GLAMGLOW’s Super Mask will be donated to the Pink Ribbon Foundation from October to December.

Craving a sweet treat, or need a delicious gift idea? Pick up  Lola’s B-Cup (Cake). This breast cancer inspired cupcake is handcrafted and uses only the finest ingredients including Belgian chocolate, pure vanilla, and free-range eggs- and you can really taste the difference. £1.50 of every cupcake goes to Breast Cancer Care. The cupcakes can be found at all Lola’s counters in Selfridges, Topshop, Brent Cross and Mayfair. Go out today and pick up one of these cupcakes to satisfy your sweet tooth!

So why not treat yourself, a loved one, or even a friend to one of these amazing items that supports such a great cause. We at the The Amazing Blog love them and know you will too.

A very worthy cause

While Breast Cancer Awareness Month is swiftly drawing to an end, we wanted to feature a fabulous pendant whose net proceeds during October are going to this very worthy charity.

Following in the footsteps of her Father, a renowned craftsman, Claudia Sylvester has been working on launching her own bespoke jewellery for a number of years and as Vice Chairman of Breast Cancer Care’s Organising Committee she wanted to ensure that when it was ready to showcase, there was a cause behind the jewellery.

As the pioneering charity for breast cancer, Breast Cancer Care is the first point of contact after a diagnosis and provides valuable help and support to a huge amount of sufferers. Such is Claudia’s involvement with the charity that during October the net proceeds from her Pink Sapphire Pendant will go directly to the charity, and maintaining her passion for Breast Cancer Care, she will continue to donate 10%, and plans on bringing out more pieces to add to the Charity Collection.

In addition to supporting a commendable cause, Claudia’s Bespoke Hand Crafted Jewellery concentrates on private commissions and she is already in high demand. The jewellery is perfect for anyone wanting to give a personalised gift or leave a legacy by handing down a one-off piece to a loved one. Made using the highest quality platinum, gold, diamond and precious gemstones, all pieces are hand crafted in London, thus you can be assured of its excellence.

So, if like the girls at Amazing PR, you love nothing more than being able to justify a beautiful purchase with a worthy cause, invest in Claudia’s Pink Sapphire Pendant, and rest assured in the knowledge that you’re helping someone in need.

Available to buy from Claudia's website.