Heathcote & Ivory's Salsa Silks Collection

When you find a product that you love, there’s nothing better than discovering that there is a whole collection too. One that we are loving at the moment, is Salsa Silks by Heathcote and Ivory. We’re no strangers to this brand at The Amazing Blog, having featured their Vintage & Co. Baubles & Belles Festive Bath and Body Tin in our Gifts for Her feature in December. The Salsa Silks collection is vibrant, and contains three scented gifts (for a loved one, or yourself) encased in elegantly decorated packaging, and inspired by the colourful rhythms of salsa. Intrigued? We were too.

As a brand that embraces the world of interior design and the great British outdoors, Heathcote & Ivory are known for their mix of bright colours and floral patterns, in both vintage and modern styles. The Salsa Silks Collection is no exception, containing only the finest essential oils and actives, it is a luxury collection, without a luxury price tag.

The first product that we tried, was the Hand Wash. This vitamin E infused product helps to cleanse and purify, releasing the energising scents of lime, lotus flower and cedarwood. The uplifting essential oils of lemon and sweet orange really make it feel like a spa retreat at home, and the luxurious formula left our hands feeling soft and nourished. We were also pleased to discover that it didn’t leave our hands feeling dry, something we struggle with at this time of the year.

Secondly, we tried the Heart Soap In A Tin. This lovely triple-milled soap is presented in an embossed heart-shaped tin, and is blended with shea butter and glycerine, helping to gently cleanse and soften your skin. Additionally, and thanks to the beautiful packaging, this isn’t only a pleasure for your skin, but also gives your bathroom a touch of design sparkle. Gone are the days of a boring block of soap on the sink.

Finally, we were also pleased to discover that this collection contains a Lip Gloss. Delivered in a smaller heart-shaped tin, this moisturising peach lip gloss is made of beeswax and olive extracts, helping to keep your lips perfectly soft and, most importantly, kissable. The soft peachy smell of the pink glittery gloss is also a highlight, taking away the often chemical smell of other lip glosses on the market. It is also nourishing and less sticky than competitor glosses, something we’re thankful of!

To try this collection for yourself, check out the Heathcote & Ivory website here where you can find the Hand Wash for £9 (320ml), Heart Soap In A Tin for £6 and the Lip Gloss for £5. Perfect for a February birthday or as a treat for yourself.

Colour Xtreme Hair Art

Following the cool trend of brightly coloured dip dyed hair of this summer, at The Amazing Blog we haven't been brave enough to use actual hair dye to change our hair looks, so instead of taking the risk of using permanent colouring and not liking the result, we opted for Colour Xtreme Hair Art - temporary colour sprays that wash off using your regular shampoo. So if what you're looking for is permanent colouring, the Colour Xtreme Hair Art sprays may not be for you; however, if you just want to have a bit fun or wish a bit of a change, these may be your cup tea. Colour Xtreme Hair Art offers three kits: the Peacock Hair Art Kit (green, blue and black), the Leopard Hair Art Kit (white, purple and black) and the Union Jack Hair Kit (red, blue and white). Each of these kits comes with a stencil with the shape chosen (peacock, leopard or Union Jack) and detailed information referring to the steps to take in order to get the correct shape. You can purchase the sprays separately if you wish, there are 8 vibrant colours to choose from and they're suitable for every hair colour, even those with really dark hair.

So if you're looking for a bit of a change, whether you're going out with your friends or attending a festival, Colour Xtreme Art Hair will help by making you feel a little special for that fun occasion. You can purchase Colour Xtreme Hair Art from their website, Boots and Amazon. Each individual spray retails at £3.99 and the kits at £12.00.

Miners Cosmetics

Here at The Amazing Blog, you could safely call us girly-girls. So when we get a chance to try lip glosses, blushers, and nail polishes, you can be sure we’ll say yes! Miners Cosmetics has just released new products to their line, and their colourful additions are must-haves for you makeup bag! To start with, they’ve brought out three new summer nail polishes, these bright colours are perfect accessories to any summer outfit. Keepin’ It Teal, Mango Tango, and Sunny Side Up, are three shades that are sure to brighten your summer looks. They come off on your nail as bright as they look in the bottle, but we suggest using a topcoat to make sure the colour stays vibrant on your nail. Priced at a very affordable £2.99 you can pick up the whole collection to brighten up both your nails and your outfits!

Next in the collection is the Mood Lip Glosses, perfect for any festival girl that doesn’t want to spend ages messing about with lip liner and lipstick. These glosses react with your ph-level to create a lip colour unique to you. It comes out of the tube as an opaque white colour, and once applied to your lips you see it transform to your perfect hue. They’re available in Glastonberry and Peace Pout.

Last in the collection is my favourite, the Blusher Bricks. I can’t go a day without a blusher, and these bricks combine three shades that you can mix together or use individually, a great multitasking product to change up your look instantly! It comes in two shades, Pinks and Browns, and as you can guess, the Pinks will give you a perfect rosy glow, and the Browns are brilliant to use as a bronzer.

So whether it’s makeup for your next festival, or just a night out with the girls, check out Miners for their massive range of affordable makeup.