Bronzing Ball - Madame La La

At the Amazing Blog we are fans of the bronzed look, and that’s why we were really excited to try the new Bronzing Ball from Madame La La.

What we like the most about this product is how easy it is to apply on to your face. The 180° dome applicator and its creamy texture allows you to effortlessly glide the ball along all the places where the sun would normally hit your skin.  This way, you won't need make-up brushes to bronze, contour, strobe or highlight your face, just use your fingertips to blend in the product. The Bronzing Ball also is the ideal travel size to carry around with you, so perfect for whenever you feel like adding a little touch of the 'LA glow' to your look.

This vegan multi-tasking bronzer will not dry your skin out as sometimes happens with other bronzing powders. Your skin will feel hydrated and smooth when using it. This is due to its formula infused with Vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects and repairs dry skin, and coco water, known for its hydrating and moisturising properties. As for the colour, you can build it up depending on the shade of sunkissed tan that you wish to achieve.

For your Bronzing Ball at £14.00, see here to get that special holiday bronzed glow.

Age Recharge Serum – AWE Cosmeceuticals

Here at The Amazing Blog, we always look for products to keep our skin looking youthful for years to come. At AWE Cosmeceuticals, they understand the demand for age rewinding products and we were lucky to try their new version of their indiraa Age Recharge Serum.

The Age Recharge Serum is a great blend of the most advanced anti-ageing peptides. It contains minerals and vitamins to not only hydrate, but nourish the skin at the same time. The formula includes Pro-youth complex which protects and repairs the skin’s structure, along with Indian Frankincense which has anti-inflammatory properties. The formula also boasts the following ingredients: Coconut water to lock in moisture, Hyaluronic Acid to encourage cell renewal and Vitamin B and C to lighten and brighten the skin. Also we love how this mix of ingredients gives a perfect floral scent to the product. With only 1 or 2 pumps needed, apply by spreading evenly over the face, where it helps you diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

We think this little gem is a very sophisticated and innovative anti-ageing product so get yourself the AWE Cosmeceuticals Age Recharge Serum which can be purchased here for £45.60

Lipgloss, Eyeshadow and Face Scrub - Uoga Uoga

This winter at The Amazing Blog, we are loving the deep, dark colours that we’re seeing all over the makeup scene. The brand Uoga Uoga are known for their natural, mineral based cosmetics, so we decided to try their dark Eyeshadow, Lip Gloss and Face Scrub.

One of their best-selling products is the Eye-shadow in the shade Just One Sip. It is made from pure natural minerals, with a burgundy warm matte finish that is soft and well-pigmented. This eye-shadow is long-lasting with great coverage all day and night, and we recommend using a primer to the eye lids before applying the shadow for a perfect finish. It also does not contain any synthetic colouring, so it is suitable for sensitive eyes as well. 

The second product from this brand is a natural Lip Gloss called Star On My Face, this lip gloss has a glossy, cherry tone which compliments all skin tones well. There are six lip glosses in their collection to choose from. Star On My Face is the darkest colour from their range, and is enriched with cherry extract and natural oils that will moisturise the lips with a non-sticky finish. Not only does this brand do make-up, they also do skincare products, including a natural face scrub called Go Nuts. This is one of their best sellers. This loose powder scrub can be mixed with either water or milk to create a facial cleanser, you can apply to the face by gently massaging and then rinse with cool water. The facial scrub is a mixed combination of almond and sunflower seeds which cleanses skin and remove any dirt from the face. The ingredients within the nuts will help protect your skin and nourish the face thanks to the protein and fatty acids and will help reveal the natural glow from your face.

You can purchase the Just One Sip Eye-shadow here for £11.19, the Star On My Face lip gloss here for £11.19 and the Go Nuts face srub here for £7.90.

Christmas Special: Great Beauty Gifts for Her

Here at The Amazing Blog we know how time consuming or difficult it can be buying last minute presents, from the tricky family member or even a friend who seems to have everything. Don’t worry we have got the present ideas sorted! Today we’ve got the first instalment of our Christmas present list for her; with Thursday post focusing on fashion and accessories, today is all about beauty.

Firstly, from Accessorize we have a simple gift set, perfect for younger girls, comprised of 4 items: hand cream, lip balm, nail buffer block and tin. The travel-sized products are from Citrus Twist, a bold Aztec patterned and sweetly scented range. The hand cream comes in a 30ml size and the lip balm comes in 20g size, both perfect to carry around in a handbag. The nail buffer features 4 sides each with their own use; a file, a smoother, a buffer and polish to shape nails pre-painting. The tin is also great to be reused for storing items like nails varnishes or makeup. 

Overall these handbag essentials are a great little treat for a younger family member for only £10 available here.

For something more sophisticated try Orla Kiely’s mini fragrance gift set. Fig Tree, Earl Grey and Geranium are the scents within, a mix of strong scents great to mix up the everyday perfume. The miniature 5 ml bottles can easily fit into the smallest of bags for a midday or midnight touch up. Our office favourite is the fig tree scent, fresher and lighter than the other two scents but still a sharp scent. The perfumes come in an orange sliding box which can be re-used by simply taking the label off.

This trio of perfumes makes a perfect gift for any female adult and can be purchased here for £ 12.

For the woman who doesn’t seem to stop, whether it be working, looking after children, cleaning or going to events, the bathing flowers from Heathcote & Ivory’s Atlas Silk collection is a great idea. The pretty packaging is colourful yet polished showcasing the cute flowers inside. Formed of roses of all different sizes and colours, the hexagonal box looks pretty even before you put them in the water. All you need to do is place them in warm running water where they float on top before dissolving to form a creamy sweet smelling bath, perfect after a long day or you can even leave them on the counter top looking pretty.

You can purchase the box here for £10.

Using only the finest, 100% natural ingredients, The Balm Boutique have got the gift set suitable for everyone covered. The Berry Bliss Body Spa gift set consists of Berry Body Polish, Berry Butter Bar and Strawberry lip tint; and all three products have the distinctive berry scent. The Berry body polish is a thick brown liquid, with exfoliating properties from Strawberry, Raspberry and Vanilla seeds. The Berry Butter bar looks and smells good enough to eat. It melts when massaged into the skin, with moisturising properties from Cocoa butter, Shea butter and Coconut oil. Lastly, the Strawberry Lip Tint only uses natural tinting properties donated from the Beetroot and Alkanet Root to colour the lips.

You can purchase this sensationally sweet and deliciously silky gift set here for £28.

Raw Garden eyeshadow and Serene Light skin perfector - Rouge Bunny Rouge

Here at the Amazing Blog it isn’t a surprise to anyone who reads our blog how much we love cosmetics here in the office. We are constantly searching for new products to sample and we have found a new brand we all are keeping an eye on which is the Rouge Bunny Rouge.

First impressions we loved the products that were sent to us - we received the Raw Garden eyeshadow palette and the Serene Light which is a skin perfector.  The eye-shadow palette arrived in a sleek and sophisticated circular shape box with all black packaging that looked luxurious and high end.  There are four rich colours in the eye-shadow palette, a pink highlighting colour, a grey colour, rosewood and an aubergine colour. The shadows in the palette are stunning colours, they are highly pigmented and once applying to the eyelid because they are silky and creamy formula it is very easy to blend the product which makes it easier to work with. We also loved the fact that each shadow is enriched with argan oil, and the texture is light and seamless, not feeling heavy on the eye.

If you are looking for a product that will instantly refresh your complexion you need to try the skin perfector. It is suitable for all skin tones and you apply before you put on your foundation and use it as a primer or apply and wear this only. The perfector is a light creamy formula, and for an effortless look you can apply to the skin using your fingertips, foundation brush or a beauty blender to apply to your face evenly. Not only will it brighten your tone it will provide a flattering finish and diminish any fine lines.  There is a key ingredient that provides your skin with an illuminating effect which is the Diamond core powder; overall it will provide you with a natural glow and healthy skin tone.

 You can grab both products, the Raw Garden eye-shadow you can get here for £45 and the Serene Light skin perfector is available here for £44.