SOS Serum

Alas, skin problems affect everyone at some stage, and at The Amazing Blog we’re definitely not fans of any unexpected inflammation or itchiness. That is why today’s #amazingfinds is a product that has a special formula to cool, heal and repair - meet the all-on-one rescuer, SOS Serum.  

Founder Bruce Green, is a chartered scientist, a chartered chemist, and a fellow of The Royal Society of Chemistry. He is a man with great expertise who understood the need for such a product as one skin issue still dominates – that is sensitivity. After many years of working in the industry, Bruce noted that from children to pensioners, everyone at some stage experiences skin dryness and itchiness. That is why he developed this unique advanced formulation that brings relief to most conditions. It can also be used to help eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, bites, wind-chapped and sun-damaged skin or allergic flare-ups.

The SOS Serum consists of only 12 active ingredients – rich in wasabi and burdock leaf extracts, these plant extracts are known for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Hyaluronic acid alleviates dry skin and speeds up wound healing, whereas peppermint provides soothing and cooling abilities that freshen and leave that pleasant ‘ice cube’ sensation to the skin. There are also two other products in the SOS range – SOS H2O Day Serum with anti-ageing properties and SOS SPF 50 skin protection. All three products are vegan, cruelty-free, with no parabens, SLS, mineral oil or fragrance and are proudly manufactured here in the UK.

We think the SOS Serum is a must-have it’s so gentle and even suitable for babies over one-month-old. Regular application of a small amount of gel-textured skincare will treat the skin issue swiftly. We found that the recyclable airless pump dispenser is easy to use and perfect in size for keeping in a handbag for regular application. The retail price of the SOS Serum is £15 for 50ml and can be purchased here.

Dr Renaud – Mimosa Smoothing Energising Cream

In a world where we’re all searching for natural remedies that promise the effects of clinically prescribed cosmetology, dermatologist Dr Renaud is nothing short of an absolute blessing. Here at The Amazing Blog we have been fortunate enough review quite a few products already from this revered brand here.

For 70 years, true to the work of the Dermatologist, Dr Renaud laboratories have been pioneers in transforming effective and sensory natural ingredients, in order to cater to the various needs of the skin. Over the years, this French salon based brand has paid close attention to women and their skincare requirements and thus, he has been able to create effective and sensational products that are easy to understand and incorporate in your beauty routine.

Dr Renaud’s new Mimosa Smoothing Energising Cream will leave you feeling moistured and hydrated as this one of a kind range features a blue light filter. It has been designed to combat the environmental challenges met in modern life and tackle the early signs of ageing for those of us in our twenties and thirties. The advanced formula addresses the problems our skin face with environmental pollution and helps to restore the skin’s vitality, with the inclusion of mimosa bark extract to stimulate tissue repair and reactivate cellular metabolism. At the heart of the formula is ‘Pollustop®’, a protective shield against airborne, domestic and UV pollutants. Like all of their products, it also contains the Neuro-Phyto-Oxygenating Complex, which is a patented system designed to stimulate the synthesis of dopamine and boost cellular oxygenation. As the name suggests it has organic mimosa flower extract for anti-radical and anti-inflammation, butterfly flower to inhibit hyperpigmentation and nasturtium to help leave the skin radiant and glowing.

Has this piqued your interest? If so, there are four more products in this range to explore. To get your Mimosa Smoothing Energising Cream 50ml for £44 see here. We highly recommend trying it out - you can thank us later!

Eleni and Chris Bio-Cellulose Age Renewal Face and Eye Mask

As regular readers of The Amazing Blog will know, we're big advocates of Scandinavian skincare. Today we're featuring the latest #amazingfind from one of our favourite the beauty brand Eleni and Chris. They were kind enough to send us their brand new revolutionary Bio-Cellulose Age Renewal Face and Eye Masks to try. Which of course, contain the purest Scandinavian ingredients to help give our skin the extra love and care it deserves. In the past, we've enjoyed using their other masks: Glow, Hydrate and Detox Sincell Face Masks. So it's safe to say we had high expectations for these new Age Renewal Masks. 

The first key skin-loving ingredient found in both the Face and Eye Mask is the Cloudberry extract. This powerhouse ingredient increases cell production by 22% within 24 hours, which in turn encourages the skin to be noticeably smoother, plumping up any wrinkles or fine lines. The Scandinavian Glacier Water used in these masks is carefully sourced from remote mountainous regions for its purity. This ingredient helps to maintain osmotic balance for more refreshed and invigorated skin. The Caviar extract here is essential to improving the elasticity of skin, which significantly helps to reduce the signs of ageing. These luxurious masks are perfect for every skin type; what we particularly like is that they don’t use any perfumes, preservatives or mineral oils which typically irritate the skin. We used these masks 1-2 times a week before bed for around 15-20 minutes, making sure to massage all the pampering liquid ingredients into our skin afterwards. The effect resulted in a firmer (NB: Not tighter!) more moisturised complexion, we really liked the way it made our skin look and feel.

The Bio-Cellulose Age Renewal Face Masks are available here for €19 each, or you can purchase a 6-pack here for €95. The Eye Masks are available here for €8 each or you can purchase a 6-pack here for €44.

Korres- Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Day/Night Cream

The Amazing Blog is a big fan of the brand Korres, and we have reviewed them multiple times in the past. We love them for two reasons; firstly they are inspired by homeopathy and its “mild yet effective approach to skin needs.” Secondly, we are big supporters of the brand because of their ability to produce high-quality products time and time again. Today we are writing about two of our new favourites from the brand, their Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Day Cream and their Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Night Cream. 

Both the day and night creams are advanced, non-greasy formulas that help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. They restore skin to a more youthful state by helping it become firmer and regain its elasticity. Both products are driven by the revolutionary molecule Active HALupeol and Castanea Arcadia (Arcadian Chestnut tree.) These ingredients work to protect the skin’s essential structural elements such as collagen and glycoproteins. Overall, the creams give weaker and older skin suppleness and youthfulness. Our skin was left positively glowing and wonderfully smooth to the touch. 

Not only are the products amazingly effective on skin, but they contain over 90% natural ingredients, making them the perfect products for eco-conscious people trying to avoid nasty parabens. The Day Cream is 93.3% natural and the Night Cream is 96.1% natural. They could not be easier to use, simply massage into skin once in the morning and once in the evening and watch as the effects quickly begin to take effect. 

You can purchase the Day Cream here for around £39.40 and the Night Cream here for roughly £39.40. Although prices are listed in Euros PayPal is available which will allow you to pay in Pounds. 

Hyaluronic Booster Serum by Novexpert

We are always on the lookout for the perfect serum at The Amazing Blog, and we think we may have found a new makeup bag essential with Novexpert and their Booster Serum With Hyaluronic Acid. With a unique combination of high-quality ingredients that boost and plump the skin, this is the perfect product for anyone looking for smoother and more radiant skin.

Enriched with Hyaluronic acid the serum 'repulps' and plumps the skin while reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid both nourishes the surface of the skin and provides deep hydration to all layers of the epidermis. The Novexpert Serum is infused with aloe vera, pidolic acid, arginine and 100% vegetable glycerin, all of which aids the serum in giving you a more youthful and regenerated appearance.

The serum is a delight to apply, it is easily absorbed and doesn't leave an unpleasant greasy film like other anti-ageing serums often do. The Booster Serum can be used on its own or before applying a moisturiser or day cream. The Booster Serum contains no preservatives, and we simply loved using this magical beauty product as every application was a real treat for our skin.

Novexpert Booster Serum is available from QVC for £39.51