Murad - Resurgence Age-Diffusing Firming Mask

I have wanted to try the Murad products for quite some time. I first spied them lurking behind a sea of make-up, in a friends bathroom shelves. And as you do…. I found myself having a sneaky sniff and sample. What intrigued me most was the fact that my lovely friend (who is a very mild mannered person) is a total devotee and obsessed by Dr Murad and his products and ‘The Science of Cellular Water™’,  So when the Murad Resurgence Age-Diffusing Firming Mask finally arrived at The Amazing Blog I pounced on the bottle…

For those of you who don’t know this brand Dr Murad is the founder of scientifically proven skincare, a true pioneer and a leading dermatologist. Based in the Murad Inclusive Health Spa in LA, Dr Murad's experience of his patient's skincare conditions inspired him to create skincare. These range from acne and redness to pigmentation and anti-ageing.  He’s an author of a number of dermatology books including The Cellulite Solution, which was serialised in the Sunday Times. Murad celebrity fans include Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl), Fearne Cotton, Nicole Sherzinger, Holly Willoughby, Kimberley Walsh, Lily Cole and Emily Blunt

I’m not a big fan of putting water my face or for that matter face masks, however I persevered with the Murad Resurgence Age-Diffusing Firming Mask (Step 2). This formula promised to enhance skin elasticity, promote instant firming and to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The key ingredients include golden seaweed to restore resilience and the FirmQ2 complex to firm and lift. I found it almost fragrance free with only the most subtle bouquet of something that reminded me of a fresh bunch of grapes, I massaged on evenly over my face and neck. Left on as instructed for about 10 mins what I noticed was that it had a very ‘cooling’ effect both to the touch and on my skin. I then diligently rinsed it off. My skin definitely looked brighter, felt smoother and thankfully not tighter (something I hate).  I don’t have the other recommended Step 1 (cleanse) or Step 3 (moisturiser) to try,  butI did follow it with one of my current fav serums and  moisturisers (you’ll have to wait to learn about those in my next posts!)

This was definitely like bringing the spa experience home and  for a retail price of £59.50 for 50ml it is good value for money especially if you compare it what a series of say 5 facials would cost. Available from leading spas, salons and selected House of Fraser, Debenhams and M&S Your Beauty stores nationwide. To buy online and find your nearest stockist please visit here.

Face the World - Overnight Skin-Boosting Serum

We always like coming across with brands that originally started offering facial massages in their own salon and that due to their customers' demand, launch their own range of products. These kind of brands are the ones The Amazing Blog trusts completely - these products are always tested on all skin types and their application methods are always in review trying to get the best results from each product.

A few weeks ago we came across with one of these brands, Face The World; and after doing a bit of research of their products, we came across with one of their true gems: the Overnight Skin-Boosting Serum. This product is the only one that it's not featured in the Face The World facial, as it's instead given in sachet form to clients who can take it home and apply it before bed. The feedback they got from their customers was so overwhelming that they finally decided to release it as an independent product.

All ingredients in the Face The World Serum are naturally derived and include: Rosehip Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Wheatgerm Oil, Wheat Seed Extract, Face the World Ceramide Technology Blend, Vitamin A and E, Meadowfoam Oil and Shea Butter. At The Amazing Blog we think Face The World's Overnight Skin-Boosting Serum is a definite winner and has quickly become one of our must-haves.

The lovely folks of Face The World are running a special promotion for the fellow readers of our blog - enter the promotional code SERUM25 an get 50% off the original price. Instead of £50, you will pay £25... amazing value for such a fantastic product.

Peachy Pink Gold

There are times when you come across with products that you simply can't ignore; whether it's because of its effects or the effort and thought put in their design, you just can't get enough of them - they're wonder products. Something similar happened to the gang at The Amazing Blog when we came across Peachy Pink London and their Peachy Pink Gold leggings. The British brand has unveiled a new age-defying gold fabric techonology which is revolutionising the woman's shaping and skincare market. Peachy Pink Gold is created using an exclusive luxury fiber that features 24-carat gold particles. Nygold, the fiber, is the result of a breakthrough in nanotechnology, which is proven to have an anti-ageing effect on the skin. These gold particles supply skin cells with constant moisture - Peachy Pink London claims that as soon as the hyaluronic acid molecules come into contact with the skin, they can reduce the appearance of age spots and even sun damaged skin by keeping them hydrated and plump. These particles act as conductors on the skin to speed up and intesify the absortion of the hyaluronic acid by the skin cells. The natural hyaluronic acid in our skin decreases as we age, leaving skin dull and tired-looking; and this anti-aging techonology has a direct impact on the skin preventing premature aging.

Peachy Pink Gold has been designed to refine the skin whilst hydrating it - at The Amazing Blog we've found that these leggings are as effective as a moisturiser and after wearing them for more than 6 hours, we can definitely tell that our skin looked brighter and even softer.

Once again, at The Amazing Blog we love all rounder products, Peachy Pink Gold gives you the appearance of a more slender body while it protects the skin from free radicals responsible for premature aging.

The Peachy Pink Gold Leggings and High-Rise Shorts are available on their website, they retail at £74.90 and £69.90.

Bodhi Desert Rose Rejuvenating Facial Oil

As beauty junkies, at The Amazing Blog we have jumped on the bandwagon of treatment oils and we just can't get enough of them - no matter if we use them on our hair, our body or we add them to our skincare routine, the results always seem to be fantastic. A few months ago we featured on The Amazing Blog the Ylang Ylang Incensa Sensual Body Moisturizer and the Bath & Shower Therapy by Bodhi, and today it's the turn of their Desert Rose Rejuvenating Facial Oil. This exquisite face oil claims to improve the skin tone, refine skin and diminish fine lines leaving the skin radiant, feeling softer and looking youthful.

Rich in essential vitamins, antioxidants and fatty-acids, this oil is created to intensely hydrate the skin, helping stimulate skin cell rejuvenation and increasing cell regeneration. The key active ingredients are: Bulgarian Damask Rose Otto (great emollient and radiance boosting), Organic Moroccan Argan Oil (very rich in fatty acids and cell integrity preserver), Rosehip Seed Oil (helps diminishing the signs of aging and restores the moisture balance), Tunisian Neroli Oil (improves skin's elasticity), Kukui Nut Oil (rich in antioxidants for younger-looking skin), Strawberry Seed Oil (improves skin tone and protects the skin from free radicals), Evening Primrose Oil (revitalises tired and mature skin) and Vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant that helps premature aging). Each 30 ml bottle oil contains approximately 320 fresh roses, as it takes about a million roses to produce 1kg of oil. The final result is an ultra-fine and luxurious feeling oil and leaves your skin juicy and plumpier.

Even though I'm in my mid-twenties and I don't suffer from fine lines, I do have dehydrated skin and I've found that the Bodhi Desert Rose Rejuvenating Facial Oil has helped me improving the condition of my skin, leaving it supple, hydrated and glowy.

Bodhi Desert Rose Rejuvenating Face Oil 30 ml launched at an introductory price of £46 at participating stockists. This offer lasts until the end of September 2012. Therefater, it will retail at £56. To see the full list of stockists or to purchase any of their fabulous products, visit their website.

Douvall's

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In London's changing weather, your skin can get dried out quite quickly, so you'll need a good moisturiser to make sure your skin stays soft, supple, and ready for summer. We're sure you've heard about the benefits of Argan Oil for your hair, but Douvall's Organic Argan Oil Moisturiser is a luxurious oil for not only your hair but your body and face.

Douvall's Argan Oil delivers significant restorative and anti-aging effects - providing nourishing protection for your skin. The naturally high concentration of vitamin E, antioxidants and fatty acids increase skin radiance and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You can use Douvall's in 3 different ways: as a moisturiser for your face and body, as a hair and cuticle oil, and in the bath as a soothing and nourishing addition. We find that you only need a few drops of Douvall's to get great results, you especially don't want to over-do it when using it in your hair. Start with a small amount and use more as you need it. Argan Oil is an all natural oil, extracted from nuts from the Argan Tree, native to Morocco. The whole process of harvesting the oils is completely organic and chemical free. Douvall's works with a women's cooperative in Morocco, who harvest the oil, and are committed to bettering the community and empowering women. So not only are you getting a high quality product, but the knowledge that you're helping a community of people who produce the product. Douvall's is environmentally friendly, non-irritating, non-allergenic and certified Vegan, so it's suitable for everyone. Whenever they can, they use recycled and recyclable materials for their products.

They have a smaller travel size, perfect for frequent flyers, and a larger size great as a permanent fixture in your bathroom. Head over to their website to buy your own Douvall's Organic Argan Oil Moisturiser.