KORRES Bath and Body Collection

I am always looking for new lines of body care products that moisturize and cleanse my skin but also smell fresh too! There are so many products out there to choose from so how can you possibly decide which ones are best for you? We at The Amazing Blog love the Korres brand, especially their new Fragrance Body Care Collection.

Our favourite body care product from this new collection is the White Tea, Bergamot, and Freesia Body Milk and Shower Gel. Both products include ingredients with vitamins and minerals that help hydrate your skin keeping it feeling fresh and energized. The White Tea, Bergamot, and Freesia Body Milk is the perfect body lotion for those living a fast paced lifestyle. It is light and moisturizes into your skin easily which is great when on-the-go. We absolutely love the airiness of this product. It not only feels great on your skin, but also moisturizes it deeply. The combination of provitamin B5, Shea Butter, and Jojoba oil enhances skin suppleness, while also providing long-lasting hydration. Other ingredients such as vitamin C and E, Zinc, and Antioxidant Enzymes enhance the skin’s immune system. The Shower Gel is also amazing and great for everyday use. The synthesis is based on Wheat Proteins, which form a protective film on the skin, maintaining its regular hydration level. Both of these products are great and smell fabulous.

The Shower Gels retails for £9.00 and the Body Milks retail for £10.00. The new Korres collection can be purchased on Oliver Bonas, Feel Unique, Asos, and Bath and Unwind online. We love Korres and their natural approach to beauty!

Fit for a Queen!

When updating our skincare regime, there are a number of factors we take into consideration. Ingredients come first and foremost; the gang at The Amazing Blog do our very best to steer clear of anything that uses parabens and additives as we like to be as picky when it comes to what we put on our bodies, as we are when it comes to what we put inside. We also like products that really work, and packaging that has a stand-out presence on our shelves. While such requirements are far from unreasonable, it is no easy feat finding a brand that encompasses all three.

KINGS & QUEENS, however, is a new and unique body-care range that does just that, with a story thrown in  for good measure. Using the skincare secrets of ancient royalty, the products are enriched with a royal mix of Pomegranate, Blue Egyptian Lotus and Malachite extracts for maximum indulgence. The luxuriously decadent collection consists of shower gels, scrubs, body butters and candles and this super-indulgent, natural body care range harnesses the beauty and wellbeing benefits of herbs and spices, favored by the aristocracy of a bygone era.

Each product has a story to tell, From Nefertiti Honey, inspired by Queen Nefertiti of Egypt who used honey as a beauty treatment, to Tsar Peter Tobacco, attributed to the Great Tsar’s fixation with aromatic tobacco, the KINGS & QUEENS team looked into the past to create a line that reflects the herb & spice obsessions developed over the ages.

One of our favourites at The Amazing Blog is the Nefertiti Honey Shimmering Body Milk, a rich and luxurious shimmering body milk with Honey, Pomegranate, Blue Egyptian Lotus and malachite extracts. It was inspired by the legendary beauty Nefertiti, the wife of an Egyptian Pharaoh, who heralded honey as the treatment which sustained her iconic looks. Not only is it a fabulously indulgent moisturiser, but it also adds a subtle shimmer to skin, perfect now that the weather's warming up!

So, whether you're looking for an addition to your skincare regime or are after a treat for a loved-one, give KINGS & QUEENS a try - it really is the ultimate indulgence!

Happy Mother's Day!

With Mother's Day on Sunday comes the ideal opportunity to spoil the woman who deserves it most. And while there are many people who have already bought the perfect present and organised the most decadent of treats, there remain many mere mortals among us (myself included!) who are yet to spare a moment of thought towards what to buy their mum this Mothering Sunday. And as always, help is hand as The Amazing Blog has sourced some of the very best pressies for mum's nationwide.  

If you're after something longer lasting than chocolates or an elaborate bouquet of flowers, Senti, a Wimbledon-based shop from whom you can order online, is the home of all things fragrant. Truly beleieveing in the evocative power of smell, Senti are experts at creating moods and memories through their hand-picked range of products. From scented candles, perfumes and diffusers, there's a wide variety of fragrant products on offer, any of which would make a fabulous present. Our favourite is the Rose Fragrance Reed Diffuser from Dr Vranjes, a unique take on room fragrance that makes the perfect gift for Mother's Day.

If, however, your mum would appreciate a bit of pampering, why not treat her to a manicure in the comfort of her own home? Deborah Lippmann's range of nail polishes are hugely popular and having tested them out ourselves we can see why. They use no animal testing and their products contain no toluene, formaldehyde or DBP and with such a wide range on offer, you're sure to find the perfect shade for your mum.

If nail polish isn't her thing, why not buy her a Lip Gloss from Cargo? Their unique formula plumps and hydrates lips, filling fine lines and leaving a brilliant shine. Perfect pay off, great wear and high-shine without being sticky, this gloss is packed with a lip-nourishing botanical cocktail. Shades include a sparkling nude plum, powder pink, tropical melon, iridescent coral-pink and a dazzling nude beige.

Rituals is another brand we've come across that's perfect for Mother's Day. Founded in 2000 they're pioneers in the combination of luxury home and body cosmetics. Rituals develop high quality products to enrich body and soul: luxury goods ranging from body and facial care, to organic cotton ware, scented candles, perfumes, gemstone make-up and tea. The Rituals philosophy is simple: happiness can be found in the smallest of things. We tried the Hammam Delight Foaming Shower Gel in fresh eucalyptus and rosemary and loved it. This unique foaming shower gel gently cleanses your skin and leaves it silky soft & smooth, and is certainly a womderful treat for Mother's Day.

Finally, if you fancy treating your mum to a unique twist on the traditional afternoon tea. Niko B's East London workspace, Chocolate Lab, is offering the perfect present for any chocolate-loving Mums this Sunday. Bringing together an adventurous collection of desserts created with seasonal ingredients and exotic flavour combinations, Chocolate Tea is a fresh take on afternoon tea and includes playful chocolate interpretations of classic international cakes and desserts, handmade ice cream and fresh chocolates created by an Award winning chocolatier, Anthony Ferguson, on site at the Chocolate Lab. Chocolate Tea is served with tasty cups of Niko B's hot chocolates, fresh chocolates, deserts, cakes, baked bread and champagne. The perfect feast for a special mum!

All in one

I’m constantly on the look-out for yummy smelling body washes that don’t irritate my skin and keep me feeling clean and fresh throughout the day. OP Therapy’s Sea Mineral Wash all-over cleanser not only smells great and wakes me up in the morning with its lemongrass and mint fragrance, it leaves my skin feeling clean, fresh and hydrated. This multi-purpose cleanser can be used as a hand wash, shampoo and shower gel and contains mineral-rich sea water known to heal and improve skin quality. The 75ml tubes also make them perfect for travelling.