Lavera – Organic Lip Balm and Matt n Stay Lipstick

It’s not always easy to find an organic long-lasting matt lipstick or an organic lip balm with an SPF. That’s why we at The Amazing Blog have combined two lip products to review from one of our favourite organic beauty brands Lavera. As regular readers will know we’ve recently reviewed their Powerful Lashes and their SOS help lip balm so when we saw they had two new lip products Lip Balm and Mat’n Stay lipstick, we had to try them.

Lavera’s Organic Lip Balm range is composed of 3 different lip balms: The Protect and Repair made from organic pomegranate and argan oil, The Pearly Pink, Sun Care Lip Balm with an SPF of 10 and Basis Sensitive made of a green Hydro Protection Complex. We tried the Lavera Organic Lip Balm - Pearly Pink, which wowed us with its light pink shade that stays on the lips. The formula is very rich and will moisturise and nourish your dry lips. The lip balm is organic and free of mineral oil with active ingredients like almond oil and mallow to moisturise and help prevent irritation to sensitive lips. Their New Green Beauty Complex consists of active ingredients like coconut oil which prevents lips to cracked, cocoa butter which nourishes the lips and shea butter which moisturises and soothes dry lips. We like using this as it gave a subtle blush of colour and stopped our lips from feeling dry.

As for New the Lavera Matt'n Stay Lips is 2 in 1. Indeed, they all give a lovely colour to your lips and while at the same time, they soften and moisturise. The matte lipstick has only natural pigments all of which give them their pretty colours. It is made up of a flower butter composed of rose, mallow and linden all to aid moisture and nourish the lips. The range is composed of 6 colours: Plum, Pink, Berry, Rose, Peach and Red. We tried the Lavera Matt'n Stay in Rose and loved it. The application is effortless thanks to the pencil lipstick, we applied first at the centre on our lips then move outwards.

We highly recommend both these products and you can purchase the Lavera Organic Lip Balm - Pearly Pink in 4.5g for £4.95 here and New Lavera Matt'n Stay Lips - Matt'n Rose in 3.1g for £10.90 here .

XO Balm

As you know we at The Amazing Blog love to have a go-to beauty staple and for us not many beat XO Balm which is a latest multipurpose balm. The product is perfect for those with eczema, boyfriends with beards or sensitive skin in need or some TLC. The balm is effective in soothing and relieving dryness, sensitive and irritated skin. What’s more, the product is multi functional and can be used on the face, body and hair. 

The balm is 100% natural and has a simple four-ingredient formula that offers a natural alternative to prescription products for those suffering from eczema and dermatitis. The effective combination of beeswax, coconut oil, olive oil and chia seed oil locks in essential nutrients and soothes, restores and strengthens everything it is applied to. The balm won’t clog your skin and is fragrance-free. It contains no synthetics and leaves a long-lasting protective barrier with a matte finish. Within days one of us with eczema found that this balm not only stopped them itching but also took down their redness - we're impressed! We think that this little balm is a handy travelling companion as the tin packaging means that it fits in any bag, pocket or hand making it perfect for those on the go. 

You can purchase the balm here for £12.50.

Sun Screen Velvet Body/ Face lotion SPF 50+ by Frezyderm

It’s December; it’s snowy and freezing outside and we at The Amazing Blog just like you love the Christmas holidays with all the festive spirit.  However, we also can’t help thinking about jumping on a plane and getting away from it all. Whether you're off skiing on ice-capped mountains or sunbathing in warmer climes, those of you who are lucky enough are no doubt going to be upping your tan game.  Today is one of our #amazingfinds which we think you're really going to thank us for. See the below, with two of our must-have SPF skincare products from Frezyderm.

If you're going to a beach this Christmas, then Frezyderm’s Sun Screen Velvet Body Lotion SPF 50+ is the one for you, allowing you to tan without damage. This sun screen is an innovative product that provides very high protection, this is formulated with a new velvet technology that dries matte and leaves skin velvety soft and non-oily. Enriched with botanical ingredients, including rosemary leaf extract and sunflower oil, the sunscreen protects skin from UV damage and prevents skin from photo ageing. They claim that their sunscreen is protective enough for even the most sun-sensitive of skins. Application should be 20-30 mins before sun exposure and then reapplied again every 2 hours, or immediately after swimming. 

The brand has also developed a specific sun protection for the face, Sun Screen Velvet Face SPF 50+ with the innovative second skin technology giving the skin a comfortable matte texture with protection for up to 6 hours. Not only does this sun screen act as a sun protection product, but it also absorbs sebum and smoothes the appearance of lines and wrinkles. We think it's pretty amazing, as it glides on smoothly, is invisible and water resistant; making it in our view perfect for a beach day or a pool party. Best of all is that it works as a brilliant primer under tinted foundation or make up. We are not the only ones loving this product. It was awarded the Best Beauty Breakthrough Award by Amazing PR's client The Beauty Shortlist Awards in 2017. Both products are parabens free and you can purchase the body sun screen here for £20.50 and the face sunscreen here for £18.99.

Dry Matt Clay by Milano Barbers

Perfect hair isn't just for women, am I right guys? The Amazing Blog believes that no matter what gender you are, gorgeous locks are your right. So let us tell you about a product that we can't live without, which is the Dry Matt Clay from Milano Barbers. The brand has used their expertise as professional barbers to create salon quality grooming products to help you create an enviable everyday look while protecting your hair.

The Dry Matt Clay is a styling product that will help you create any look. Whether style you favour, whether it is a classic, audacious or vintage hairstyle, this clay will make your vision come to life. Formulated with an innovative wax that moisturises and stimulates the hair, the product is designed to give exceptional hold to the hair while improving hair condition.  The clay adds texture, definition and movement and lasts all day long. The light consistency helps make it easier to apply but also leaves hair looking instantly thicker and more defined. It is non-greasy and dries to a natural matte finish. Designed for men the Dry Matt Clay is a grooming essential for the modern man. 

You can purchase the Dry Matt Clay here for £16.00.