Nail Lacquer - Roxanne Campbell

As nail art lovers, here at The Amazing Blog we know how a good manicure can give the final touch to every outfit. That is why we couldn’t be more excited when we received the new Summer range of nail polishes by Roxanne Campbell.

We tried two of these vibrant colours: “Violets Are Blue”, which is a pretty flashy blue and “Off to Jamaica” a warm and light orange tone.  What we liked the most about the Summer collection was its variety: from more subtle colours to flamboyant and energetic tints. You can use these delightful colours to play and match with your bikini look and they will let you enjoy until the last ray of sun by the pool as they are highly long lasting.

Roxanne Campbell mixed her past experience in Fashion Weeks, Nail Art at 2012 Olympics and her knowledge of nail art techniques to create high-quality nail polishes inspired by seasonal fashion trends and with a glossy effect when dried.

We cannot wait to try the Winter’s range but for now, uplift your outfit and get your favourite Summer colours here for £ 10 each.

Little Known Box

Here at The Amazing Blog we can’t think anything that’s better than a beauty haul.  So we were excited when we came across Little Known box offering a mini beauty haul delivered to you every month. Little Known Box is a subscription service based brand, offering less well-known beauty brands with the focus on vegan and eco-friendly products, once a month.

As well as receiving 5-6 full sized products a month, there is a card with a bio for each brand, explaining their products alongside makeup artist Aimee Adams’ review of each.  We received the August box, the products included are Glittereyes pressed glitter, Amygdala beauty solid fragrance, Bardou dry shampoo, PHB eyeliner and Fairypants vegan lip balm. The variety of the products within the box makes it exciting, with it being August, the box is focused on Summer social events like BBQs, races and weddings. The collection of products are great for the theme, firstly the Glittereyes pressed glitter in Rosegold. The pigmentation of this glitter is perfect; we were also amazed that the glitter stayed put all evening with no need for any type of adhesive. The solid fragrance by Amygdala was a new idea for us, rather than a conventional spray, the scent is within wax so when applied to skin works the same as a scent, without the alcohol or irritants found within perfume sprays. Dry shampoo is a regular guest in the beauty routine for most busy women, the convenience and ease it’s too good to pass by. Bardou’s Keratin enriched spray gives you the London salon experience at home. Joining Augusts’ line up is also PHB’s natural and organic eye liner in black, this brand is a family run business with award winning ethical beauty products. The eyeliner leaves the perfect line, thin enough for precise application whilst having decent pigmentation. Lastly in the August box is a vegan lip balm by Fairypants, keeping in the evening theme as its' flavour is Peach Bellini, the wax easily glides over the lips hydrating them and leaving them super soft.

The idea of discovering new or boutique brands is great as you know your mainstream brand isn't going to pop up and every month there are new surprise treats. The August box is on sale until September 20th or until it sells out, but with this line up we’re sure the next months' are bound to bring more joy.

To order your August box click here or sign up to receive the boxes monthly here, starting at £15.95 for a one off. We can't wait to see what's in September's!

Waterproof Brow Sealer - Browcote

One of the most famous beauty trends of 2016 is thick eyebrows. However, dense eyebrows do not mean they can be left and forgotten.  Here at the Amazing Blog, we know that achieving a natural eyebrow look can be complicated, which is why we were really excited when we had the chance to try the Waterproof Brow Sealer from Browcote.

This Brow Sealer offers a defined, yet natural look. Thanks to this brow sealer your eyebrows will no longer look neglected, as it’s long-lasting and waterproof gel leaves them with a matte finish. How can you use it? It’s very simple! After you have applied your eyebrow colour, brush them with the Browcote sealer, wait few seconds to set and you’re done! A special mention goes to the Eyebrows Tips included on the packaging, ensuring you will always have eyebrows that are on point!

Maintain your eyebrow makeup throughout the day here for £6.99, it is available to purchase in the Superdrug stores. 

Liquid Eyeliners - Eye Of Horus

Here at The Amazing Blog we are in love with Eye of Horus and their makeup products. We have already tried their whole range of eye-makeup essentials including: mascara, liquid eyeliners, eye pencils, eye shadows and brow define pencils; and we have been obsessed with them since then. No wonder we got so excited when we received their new Liquid Metal Eyeliners. It means it is time to have fun with our makeup looks and bring out our inner goddess again.

Eye of Horus is an illuminating cosmetic brand with a variety of eye-makeup products. The brand has a mystical imagery and a unique design together with a natural formulation based on the very ingredients the Egyptians once used for the creation of their own makeup. Their new Liquid Metal Eyeliners are vegan, paraben-free and rich in essential oils and natural waxes. You can find them in four precious metallic shades: pewter, copper, gold and bronze. They are highly pigmented and have a felt-tipped applicator that helps deliver this mineral pigment precisely and effortlessly. But what we like the most about them is that they are extremely long-lasting and smudge free. An entire day at the office and they looked as vivid as when we first put together our makeup look in the morning. As for the colours, we can't really decide which one is our favourite. You can use the copper and bronze shades for a more natural, daily look or take a risk and play with the silver and gold shades for a fun and flashy one.

Perfect for this summer season and the autumn to come, you can buy them here for £16.50 each. 

Triple Touch Compact – Sensai

Here at The Amazing Blog, we receive a landslide of beauty products each week. Therefore our makeup cupboards can get a little cluttered. That is why when we find products that offer multiple uses within the one package, we are always eager to try them out.

The Sensai Triple Touch Compact is a fantastic case in point: A three-in-one compact with two concealers and a moist powder to leave skin looking and feeling smooth and flawless. First to be applied is the Colourless Concealer, a jelly-textured concealer featuring a Thermo Melting Formula to ensure the product is evenly applied to the skin by softening on the fingers before being blended onto the face. It will aid in covering up lines and enlarged pores, while the Pure Pearl Extract will hydrate the skin. Next is the Cream Concealer which offers a cover-up for circles under the eyes, blemishes and inflammation. Offering SPF 15 and an Oil-in-Powder exclusive to Sensai, skin will be protected and moisturised. Once you are happy with the base, the Pressed Powder can be applied using the handy applicator included in the compact. Containing Sebum Control Powder, it will help maintain balance in the skin’s condition by absorbing additional sebum, and SPF 10 to further protect skin from the sun. This combination product’s ability to retain skin moisture and perfect flaws and blemishes in the skin makes it the perfect base or touch up product to be used alongside your other makeup products.

This miracle worker can be purchased from Harrods online here or in store for £40 in three shades.