Yours Truly Cosmetics

Here at The Amazing Blog, we obviously love beauty products, but we love them even more if they have an inspirational story behind them. Kelita Bignall, the director of Yours Truly Cosmetics devoted her time to learning the science behind skincare to help overcome her own skin problems and after realising the benefits she had, decided to share her secret with the rest of the world.

The range follows a ‘cleanse, tone, repair pattern’, which takes care of every aspect of the skincare regime. Priding itself on being organic yet offering the same results as prescription strength skincare products, Yours Truly are a pleasure to use. The ‘Take it away!’ cleanser is enriched in vitamin C, which gives your skin a citrusy boost whilst the Sandalwood removes impurities without the harshness of some man made, clinical remedies. The cleanser is followed by the ‘Balancing Toner', which acts as a in between step before moisturising. It’s designed to restore the skins optimal PH using Witch Hazel and Avena Sativa (a common type of oat) to smooth the skin before the moistur. The 'Face Base Face Balm' moisturiser, which contains Daisy extracts for a brightening effect and pea extract for improved elasticity, is the last step in the process promised to combat problem skin and create the clear, beautiful skin we all lust for.

They’re also 100% animal cruelty free, if you need another reason to give them a go!

Truly Yours full product range is available here through their website.

Aloe Clear - Roll on gel

 

Summer has arrived! And here at The Amazing Blog, we cannot stop thinking about beach wear. When the time comes to get out the bathing suits, we also have to think about those pesky bikini areas and shaving snafus that can abound.

However, rest assured your problems are solved because we have found out about Aloe Clear. This roll on lotion is exactly what the doctor ordered if you have any issues with skin irritation attributed to hair removal. This handy lotion roll on soothes the skin and can stop ingrown hairs within 48 hours. Suitable for use by both men and women, this product can have you bathing suit ready in no time. Aloe vera, menthol piperita oil, and multi-fruit active ingredients calm redness and soothe immediately. The product feels and smells cool and refreshing, and the free travel size bottle that comes with the purchase of the 120ml roll on is perfect to go into our beach totes.

Developed in the UK and saddled with a 100%, 7 day guarantee, this bikini zone product is very nice for those of us who shave on a regular basis. The 120ml bottle is available here for £17.95 and comes with a free travel size bottle!

Pulpe De Vie Tickle Me! Body Scrubbing Butter

Here at The Amazing Blog, we like to get rid of the dead weight...of dead skin cells that is! Smooth skin is something that we are all on the look out for so that is why when we got our hands on the Pulpe De Vie Tickle Me! Body Scrubbing Butter we were very excited.

This sweet smelling scrubbing butter is made with 99% natural ingredients. We like that the scent of the scrub is not overpowering, but still smells fresh and lightly fruity after it is applied to the skin. It also features amazing organic tomato and blackcurrant waters from the South of France that impart antioxidants into your skin with each use. The apricot kernel powder gently exfoliates and smoothes skin from top to toe, and this certified organic scrub is also safe to use for our sensitive sisters (or brothers) and is free of parabens, silicons, and GMO’s! Simply smooth on wet skin in the shower, let the apricot kernel powder scrub away your dead cells and rinse. After the shower, marvel at your newly soft skin and apply a moisturizing lotion.

Pulpe De Vie Tickle Me! Body Scrubbing Butter is available for purchase through Absolutely Devine  for £14.00 here.

Zeos for Men - Warm Waxing Kit

When it comes to waxing, I'm sure there are many men, like me, who wince at the mere thought of such a painful ordeal. Whether for sport or for self esteem, a lot of men seek smoothness, but are often too apprehensive or strapped for cash to visit a salon that caters to our waxing needs. Thankfully, The Amazing Blog have discovered Zeos for Men's Warm Waxing Kit, a revolutionary male grooming system which is sure to make the world of waxing a whole lot easier.

The first at-home warm waxing kit designed strictly for men, Zeos for Men uses the same quality wax found in salons, making the process both fast and easy. With its premium salon formula, Zeos for Men claims to keep skin smooth for up to 6 weeks. Quite a bold statement to make, I was surprised to find that the wax really did last as long as they suggest. As well as being long lasting and a lot less painful than I was anticipating, the treatment only takes 20 minutes for both heating and waxing, meaning that I don’t have to dedicate hours to making my skin smooth and summer ready. Using quality wax which yields such great results, Zeos for Men is perfect for all skin types, designed for even the most sensitive skin. The kit comes with everything you need to get the job done, including heating applicator and docking station, waxing wipes and strips, a roll-on wax applicator and step-by-step instructions, offering the optimum waxing experience.

With only one waxing kit on their website, I don’t feel like I'm wasting time trying to pick the perfect product for me. Thanks to the range of refills on offer, including roll-on wax and waxing strips, it's definitely worth investing in this easy and effective waxing system.  Visit the website, here, and bring the results of salon waxing to your home for only £29.99.

The Gentle-Man Range

As I often mention, being the only man in the office certainly has its perks, especially when male grooming products arrive!  Lucky for me, Paul Byrne at The Gentle-Man Range understands my love for ‘Great British’ skincare and sent The Amazing Blog his entire selection, including the Body Wash, Moisturiser, Post Shave Balm, Shave Cream, Face Wash and Eau De Toilette. Made from natural ingredients and excluding parabens and MITs, The Gentle-Man Range products leave skin feeling smooth and clean, just as a gentleman should be.

Keeping scents delicate, all of The Gentle-Man Range includes unique yet masculine extracts such as sandalwood, black pepper, pomegranate and lemongrass. Though I enjoyed using the entire line, I found the Eau De Toilette most pleasing. This masculine cologne incorporates the sensual extract of lavender with accents of lemon, black pepper, moss and musk to maintain a subtle yet manly scent. It has such a spectacular aroma that I had to fight off the girls in the office; they wanted to keep the Eau De Toilette for themselves! You can find The Gentle-Man Range Eau De Toilette here for £30.

Also, from the perspective of a designer, I particularly enjoy the packaging of The Gentle-Man Range. The natural beige coloured boxes correlate with the natural ingredients used in the products, while bright colour accents coordinate with the primary scent of each item. The packaging of the Pomegranate Face Wash, for example, highlights the scent with an accent of maroon. I also love that the tubes inside the boxes are sleek and black. It’s like they’re demanding to be outside the cabinet and on top of the counter.

The entire range including Body Wash, Moisturiser, Post Shave Balm, Shave Cream, Face Wash and Eau De Toilette can be purchased here, prices ranging from £13 to £30.