Winky Lux Mini Lip Pill Kit

We here at The Amazing Blog don’t know why, but we adore something much more when it’s mini. So if you’re anything like us, you’ll absolutely love the Mini Lip Pill Kit from Winky Lux. This New York City-based brand is all about creating luxurious, on-trend makeup at an affordable price, so we can all feel like the 'Queens' that we are; their motto which we can surely get behind. 

Winky Lux has put together their best-selling Demi-Matte Lip Velours, so with 5 shades, you are bound to find your signature shade. From the essential nude shades and a classic red to the more adventurous bright and dark purple shades, this kit gives you a perfect matte colour for any and every occasion. The mini size also makes these lipsticks easy to travel with or it can make the perfect gift for any makeup lover in your life.

The shades come in Meow, Pippy, City, Royal, and Heart and are incredibly creamy and long-lasting. Of course, we love that they are cruelty, paraben, and gluten-free. Our favourite shade that we often sport has to be Meow because it suits so many skin tones and is really the perfect everyday shade. Though we do love to rock the shade City, a beautiful dark purple, on those nights out when we want a pop of something just a little bit different and totally glamorous.

The Mini Lip Pill Kit from Winky Lux is available here for £11.39, but we’re sure you’ll be going back for a full size of at least one shade soon after. Winky Lux is also available from Asos, Feelunique and Harvey Nichols.

Face and Body Salvation by Dr Bragi

There are many different skin care routines out there, but no matter which you subscribe to The Amazing Blog believes you should always include the necessary three; cleanse, tone and moisturise. As such we are always looking for innovative new brands that can join this trio and act as a base for our routines. While searching for a new product we came across Dr Bragi and their Face and Body Salvation. The brilliant toning effects of this mist means it works brilliantly as a toner as part of a routine or on its own as a quick pick me up, as it left our skin looking hydrated and healthy all day long.

The Icelandic brand is inspired by the countries unique marine life and the enzymes that inhabit the islands surrounding ocean.  Dr Bragi discovered the benefits of marine enzymes when researching their effects at healing wounds, and decided their healing abilities would be incredibly efficient when applied to skincare.  In the case of the mist, the enzymes help to leave skin looking supple and bright all day. The enzyme’s exfoliating action works to target any pesky patches of dry skin, it targets any hyper-pigmentation and leaves skin deeply hydrated.

It couldn’t be simpler to use, just spray the mist evenly over the face and body and massage in. We can’t imagine our mornings without this mist; it has left us looking younger, brighter and suppler.

This is a must have mist and can be purchased here for £80.00

Male Exclusive Skincare Travel Set By Regentiv

Travel kits are always handy to have in the stash, as you never know when you're going to need to take your skincare regime in transit with you. For all the men out there, don't think The Amazing Blog has forgotten about you. We fully appreciate that men need to keep their regime going, even while travelling. That's why Regentiv's Male Exclusive Travel Set is on our radar and now on yours.

Regentiv works alongside leading Harley Street Skin Specialists to combine science with nature. The result is unique formulas with highly effective and active ingredients. Their products are cruelty-free and paraben free, which is always an added plus. Regentiv has created a skincare travel set of their Male Exclusive skincare range which includes their Deep Cleansing Wash, Vitalising Freshener, Specialist Serum With Retinol and Oxygenating Moisturiser With Vitamin E. Together they tackle tired, dull and dry complexions, lines and wrinkles, blocked pores, acne, skin irritations and uneven pigmentation. This little set is perfect as a gift, to sample the range or for travel.

The Deep Cleansing Wash exfoliates and cleanses the pores with fine natural grains. This is ideal for sloughing away dead skin for fresh and smooth skin. The Vitalising Freshener further works to exfoliate the skin of impurities, while also refining open pores for clarity and tone. To help reduce the signs of ageing, such as fine lines, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation and puffiness, apply the Specialist Serum. This serum also works wonders to soothe the skin post-shave, helping to prevent shaving rashes and blocked follicles. If you suffer from acne scarring, the serum also helps to diminish old marks. Finish the regime off with the Oxygenating Moisturiser to quench the skin and give it some life, preventing any tightness that can happen after using exfoliators and toners. The moisturiser has a bonus SPF15, which is always important!

Purchase the Male Exclusive Travel Set here for £59.95.

Friday Favourite's Sun Protection

Whether you are jetting off for a week of sun or heading to the park with friends to soak in some rays, The Amazing Blog certainly hopes that you are prepared and take sun protection with you. As we have often said before, and definitely will again, sun damage is the nemesis of youthful looking skin. Now to protect you skin, until the fountain of youth is discovered, we have put together a little list of a few of the best sun protectors we know of; from sprays, to lotions, to after sun care and hair care – we’ve got your back. So have a little read, see what’s right for you and tan in style.

Now, we know that for some of us, summer and sun protection is an unwanted annoyance which gets in the way of more immediate fun, gets all over clothes or can be a fiasco that you seek to avoid. Well, if this sounds like you and the idea of spending time covering yourself in sun cream, lotion or oil seems inconvenient or unpleasant then we have the perfect product for you. Giilnea Organic Sun Care 30+ is an amazing and easy to use spray, the product is easily massaged into skin leaving no pesky residue. Should skin go a bit white after applying, it’s probably just a little dry, so apply a little moisturiser and watch it disappear. The extraordinary recipe of the product means that not only are the ingredients all organic, but there are no harmful UV filters such as Aluminium. 

The product smells amazing and minutes after applying, our skin felt wonderfully soft. To purchase your effective and no fuss sun care product here for £26

For those of us who maybe need something a little stronger, or enjoy a summer kit to throw in a suitcase then you cannot go wrong with Nuxe’s Sun Travel Kit. Inside the handy little see through plastic bag are three of Nuxe’s best summer products, the Melting Cream with a 50spf factor, the After Sun Hair and Body Shampoo and the Refreshing After Sun Lotion.

The melting cream is a sun protector that, with a delightful summery fragrance almost like honey, ensures a 100% glamourous tan. The cream helps to protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays, preventing signs of sun-induced premature ageing. However, if you don’t like using creams, then it is available to purchase on its own as a spray. The After Sun Hair and Body Shampoo gently cleanses and removes all residue of UV filters, Salt, Chlorine and Sand. Thus leaving skin cleansed and refreshed, and hair feeling strong and soft. The Refreshing After-Sun Lotion has an almost addictive scent of Sweet Orange, Tahitian Gardenia and Vanilla. The lotion perfectly hydrates skin and is able to prolong your tan by two weeks.

For a perfect tan, healthy skin and hair purchase Nuxe’s Sun Travel Set here for £19.00 and the sun protection spray is available here for £17.00

Now, for all you men out there looking for a powerful sun lotion but one with a more masculine scent then L:A BRUKET have the perfect product for you; No 169 Solkräm SPF 30 200 ML Patchouli/mint. Made with natural ingredients such as organic sunflower oil and avocado oil, the lotion is filled with Vitamin E and D, Omega 6-7 and 9 all of which helps to nourish the skin, as well as to help reinforce the skins protective barrier. What’s more the combination of ingredients in the lotion helps stimulate cell renewal. The essential oils of mint, patchouli and lavender help give it a cooling effect as well as give it its delicious woody floral aroma.

Male skin may be made of tougher stuff, but is also at the mercy of the sun. So having this lotion in your holiday bag is the best step you can take to keep male skin looking as great as it can. Purchase the lotion here for £36

That'so Pure Sun All in One is an innovative 5 action SPF spray is perfect for every skin type for sun protection. If you're never sure which SPF level to get, why not buy a sunscreen which gives you the ability to increase the SPF level simply by layering the product. One layer gives SPF20, two layers gives SPF30 and three layers gives SPF50. MELANUP+, stimulates the melanin production to get a natural tan with no exposition to UV ray. It is quite rare to have a patent pending tan product with a multi functional use to all skin types. To give an authentic tanning look, a component named TYR-EXCEL, a tanning activator creates the best tanning look.  Diffusion is continuous in order to make the application easier, even in less reachable areas.This perfect protective oil spray priced at £24.95; has a limited availability on the website for £24.95. 

We can't wait to see your glamorous tans. So what are you waiting for? Go and purchase any of these fantastic products to safeguard your skin from damage, pain and wrinkles - we'll see you at the beach.

Chocolate Sun Giveaway

If you are anything like us at The Amazing Blog, then the recent heat wave has inspired you to get your legs out and develop a desirable tan. However, if you still connect with us, then that sun-kissed glow is hard to come by without a little help! We have been big fans of Chocolate Sun’s Cocoa Glow for years now, having previously reviewed them on The Amazing Blog here. If you were intrigued then, or are now; and want the golden chance to win a bottle of this tanning goodness, read on!

This is a real treat we wish we could enter as Chocolate Sun is the creator of the very first organic sunless tanning solution. A favourite among LA locals, beauty editors, industry experts and celebrities alike; their products nurture your skin while giving a beautiful and natural glow. They have a cult following and have won countless awards receiving Allures “Best of…” for ten years in a row. Unlike other chemical infused tanning products, Chocolate Sun only makes beauty items that are free of minerals, petrochemicals, sulphates and are vegan and cruelty-free which implies that you can feel and look good simultaneously. Before we get into the details of the giveaway, let us give you a little insight into why this is so exciting. Chocolate Sun products are ideal for self-tanning novices and tanning enthusiasts who want to prolong their existing tan. Their products are made with a blend of organically grown wild botanic herbs which exude beneficial, nurturing and hydrating properties. 

Chocolate Sun offers a range of gorgeous self-tanners. Their best seller is the fabulous Cocoa Face and Body Tanning Cream which is a rich and nourishing body cream with a base of Shea Butter and Coconut Oil that gives the products a delicious chocolatey aroma. The Cocoa Face and Body Tanning Cream is available in three tones; ‘Lite’ for fair-medium skin which gives a subtle hint of colour, ‘Glow’ for all skin tones to give a gorgeous natural glow to the skin, and ‘Absolute’ for a deeper, just back from holiday look. Also in the range is Cocoa Illume Face Gel, which uses Aloe as a base to nourish and calm delicate facial skin. It's lightweight formula leaves your face with an instant glow that develops to give you an even sun-kissed look. Finally the Cocoa Illume Sunless Tanning Face Gel. Each product contains Shea Butter and Coconut Oil which gives the products a delicious chocolatey fragrance. The Cocoa Illume Face Gel is available for fair-medium skin tone and medium to dark skin tones. The product uses Aloe as a base to protect delicate facial skin. With its lightly scented light-weight formula, it will leave your face with an instant glow that develops quickly into giving you even sun-kissed skin. Cocoa Fleur has the lightest formula in the collection and is available in three tones. Due to its lightness, this is the perfect product for quick touch-ups or, to gradually build up a tan. What is more, the product helps to enhance and extend existing tans. 

Now to the competition; we are offering you the chance to win your very own Coco Glow, which is a cult best seller. This product will leave your body with a golden brown, natural and enviable tan within 6-8 hours. A Beautiful World, the exclusive distributor of Chocolate Sun in the UK, has been very kind enough to provide this wonder-product to one lucky winner. To win your very own full-size bottle of this tanning miracle, you only have to follow a few simple steps:
1)    Follow or Like both Amazing PR and A Beautiful World on Twitter or Facebook
2)   Email your name and address to info@theamazingblog.co.uk within 24 hours. We will only pick a winner who sends us their information by 13.00 tomorrow.

We will announce the winner at 15.00 Monday (03/07/17) - Good Luck! :)

3/07/17- CONGRATULATIONS TO Natasha Gregory who has won our giveaway. :)