Crumpled City Maps - Berlin

Since I absolutely love traveling to new countries and new cities and I recently decided to plan a weekend getaway to Berlin. With the help of Crumpled City Maps it was easy to make my way around the city and go to different museums, galleries, and see the different architecture. At The Amazing Blog we like to test out new products that have an edge to them. Crumpled City Maps truly are the “maps of the future”.

Crumpled City Maps puts a unique twist to the original square paper map. These maps are meant to be crammed into your pockets (or in their little pooch that they come with)  and are 100% waterproof. are printed on lightweight, flexible material - so practical; where as we all know that  'folding' a regular paper maps is a bit of art form!  So when I travelled to Berlin I just casually stuffed the map into my pocket everytime after looking at it. It was raining the entire weekend, and the joy of having a robust map that was completely undamaged - was priceless. These maps also provide 10 “Soul Sights” which are specially chosen places around the city that might be of specific interest. I decided to go to Shadows of Memory, which was the 4D Holocaust Memorial. It was absolutely breathtaking to see how thousands of pillars were evenly spaced around the centre of Berlin. I found the memorial quite emotional, remembering the 6 million victims of the Holocaust. Overall the map was easy, convenient and really helped me get around the city – especially in the rain!

Since they feature over 30 cities worldwide I will definitely be buying another one of  these Crumpled City Map when I next travel.  Not having to deal with the tedious task of folding (and unfolding) the map as well as being able to use it in the rain really helped reduce the stress that comes with travelling in a strange city. For only £10 you can have your very own Crumpled City Map they are available from good map and bookshops like  Stanfords, Foyles or Volte Face

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FlickTips

As an eye-liner devotee kind of gal, I am always wearing my signature winged liner and a good three coats of mascara. Whenever I walk out the door without my jet black eyeliner on, I feel a part of me is missing. I’ve tried lots of eyeliners through the years: gel, liquid, felt-tip, pencil… and I’ve come to the point when I master every single application technique.

However, the older I get, the less I worry about make-up. My everyday face will consist of a natural base, some blush and a gazillion layers of mascara: simple, natural and polished. I’ve been neglecting my usual eyeliner look because I honestly, cannot be bothered to deal with brushes and getting the perfect flick angle on both eyes. The day FlickTips came through The Amazing Blog’s door, I found the perfect excuse to use liner again and escape from my boring everyday face routine.

FlickTips is a clever concept:  they’re stick-on tips for your eyeliner. You only have to apply top eyeliner as usual, stick the FlickTip of your choice and you’re good to go. FlickTips gives you the perfect angle and an even wing straightaway without worrying about correcting it. The application is fairly easy: you can either apply the tip using your fingers or tweezers, making sure that the outer corner of your eyes are clean.

FlickTips have a range of different flick models to suit everyone’s eyeliner taste: from the classic and always flattering wing, to the most daring triple and multi wings. FlickTips also offer The Jewel Couture Eyewear Collection, stunning liners with stick-on jewels – perfect for a night-out.

Overall, FlickTips are a definite winner for me – I am back with wearing my signature liner look and I couldn’t be more pleased, as it literally takes me a few seconds to do my liner every morning. Thank you FlickTips for making things a bit easier!

FlickTips have an offer for a Special Offer Pack (10 different designed Party & Classic Flicks) for only £10 – free P&P and PayPal service.

Screen Your Skin

A few weeks ago we told you about the TalkHealth online forum where you could voice your comments and concerns on sun safety, yesterday we reviewed the Kalis Sun Cream, and today we're bringing you Superdrug's partnership with The Mole Clinic, a scheme where you can get any areas of concern checked out at Superdrug locations across the country.

The skin cancer screenings at Superdrug are making skin cancer screening more accessible to people across the country - since 2007 over 7,500 checks have been performed. The service is provided by fully trained nurses, and the technique is completely non-invasive. The Digital Dermoscopy is the latest technology in skin cancer detection, as it captures highly magnified images of moles, which can then be referred to specialists if necessary.

The Mole Clinic is the UK's leading independent screening & diagnostic centre for skin cancer. A single Mole Check costs £30 and a full body Mole Check of every visible mole costs £95, but you can't put a price on your health. All of the nurses at Superdrug can offer a free melanoma risk assessments, with a five-minute consultation and evaluation.

Click here to see a list of all of the Superdrug locations offering skin cancer screenings - don't let this opportunity pass by. Stay sun safe this summer!

Watersafe

We all know that we should drink more water. Whether it's for fitness, lifestyle or weight loss, I'm sure most of you readers could do with a bit of extra H2O in your life. But if you're about to fill up your cup with water from your tap, then The Amazing Blog suggests you test it first with  Watersafe's Well-Water Test Kit before quenching your thirst. This quick and easy to use kit is perfect for making sure the water you're drinking is safe, and not harmful to you.  Even if your water has been through a treatment facility, it is still possible that it contains unhealthy amounts of contaminants. If you're going to be upping your intake of tap water (or bottled water) you'll want to be sure that you're not going to be doing more harm than good. The kit covers just about anything you can think of to test in your water: bacteria, pesticides, nitrates, lead, iron, nitrites, hardness, chlorine, copper, and pH. We used our Well-Water test kit to test the water here at Amazing PR and luckily we didn't find anything untoward with our sample! While our water was a bit on the hard side, we didn't find any excess copper, iron, or nitrates, and our pH was in a good range - phew! If you're worried that your water might be contaminated, things like spots on glasses, unusual smells, blue/green stains in the sink and discoloured laundry are all sign that you should test your water.

So whether you're concerned your water might not be up to par, or you just want piece of mind that it's as safe as it looks, pick up a Watersafe Well-Water Test Kit to be sure! Available from £24.99.

Suncoat

If you're like me you're never without a lick of nail polish on your manicured hands. Whether it's OPI, Barry M, or Essie, I feel a bit naked if I don't have a bit of colour on my finger nails. But having perfectly painted nails all the time can be a hassle, especially when it comes to taking off the polish. And I've yet to meet a girl who likes the smell of acetone. Here at The Amazing Blog there's no shortage of nail polish, adhesive nails or nail polish remover, so we'll take any help we can get! So in steps Suncoat Nail Polish Remover Gel, which might seem like a strange concept at first, but you'll get used to it, trust me. This all natural nail polish remover is perfect for on the go girls, whether it's one nail or your whole hand. Of course, being all natural it's not as quick as swiping over your fingers, but what else do you have to do when you're sitting on the tube in the morning! It's made from corn and soy and it way more gentle on your nails than regular polish which along with taking off your nail polish, can sometimes strip away some of the natural oils on your nail. Suncoat works with all different nail polishes, is not tested on animals and is vegan friendly, so you have no excuse not to try it out! Just squeeze out a small amount (you don't need a massive amount) over your nail, let it sit for about a minute, and wipe it away with a cotton ball or a bit of tissue - simple. I use at least two coats of polish when I paint my nails and I've not had any trouble removing my polish.

Check out Suncoat's full range of natural nail polish, nail polish removers and more on their website and GentleBeauty.co.uk.