Vintage Collection – Davenport’s Chocolates

Here at The Amazing Blog, we are not impartial to a little (or a lot of) chocolate indulgence. So when we receive chocolates to sample they often don’t even make it to the desk of our Executive Editor before they are devoured.
 
The fate of Davenport’s Chocolates was no different, with the luxurious box of 12 decadently embellished and masterfully made artisan chocolates destined for a short life. Each chocolate exhibits a unique centre, with the aim of evoking nostalgic British memories in every bite. Whether it is Strawberry & Champagne to bring about memories of summer lawn bowls, or Rum & Raisin Truffle to remind us of scoops of ice cream by the water’s edge; these chocolates each have their own tale to tell.

The crowd favourites were Coconut Marshmallow and Sea Salted Caramel; however we wholeheartedly encourage you to try them all for yourselves, if not for pure guilty pleasure, then as a show of patriotism to this nation’s past.  You can get your hot little hands on a box of 12 for £11.95 here.

Facial Cleansers – Friday Favourites

At The Amazing Blog we believe there is nothing more important to your skincare regimen than making sure you clean the pollution and makeup off your face properly each day. That is why we have put together four of our favourite cleansers, all with unique benefits delivered by a host of natural, active ingredients.

Bee Good’s Honey & Wild Water Mint 3-in-1 Cleansing Water is an award winning cleanser that is made with the help of bees, in aid of protecting them with a portion of the profits! With no need to rinse off or apply toner after washing, it will remove makeup and clear pores of impurities, with wild flower honey to soften skin and red algae to enrich the complexion.

Help your skin whilst helping the British Bees with Bee Good’s Cleansing Water here for £10.

Vital Cleanse Facial Cleanser from Elemental Herbology is designed to deliver more vibrant, smoother skin after washing. Providing your skin with naturally derived ingredients to nourish and clean, the cleanser is a combination of Manuka Honey (anti-inflammatory), and Vitamin C and Papaya (regenerates new skin cells).  

Inject your skincare routine with natural energy with Elemental Herbology’s Vital Cleanse here for £29.

The Face & Throat Cleanser from PRAI is part of their Ageless range of products, specifically targeting mature skin. The creamy cleanser enriched with coconut provides a deep clean, with the help of a brush-tip, to remove all makeup and residue from the day. This results in thoroughly clean skin that is prepped for toning and moisturising.

Reduce the signs of aging in your skin with PRAI’s Ageless Face & Throat Cleanser here for US$24.95 (around £17.32).

The Rejuvenating Hot Cloth Cleanser by Skintruth is a cleanser with a difference, with a muslin cloth included to bring a sense of day-spa luxury to your daily cleansing routine.  Containing Aloe Vera, Cocoa Butter and Eucalyptus Oil, the product provides a balanced clean without drying out the skin.

Find the Skintruth Hot Cloth Cleanser here for £8.39.  

Brighten Microdermabrasion System - DermaTx

We all know that exfoliation is one of the most steps to keeping your complexion radiant and glowing. Here at The Amazing Blog, we were lucky enough to receive an at-home microdermabrasion system that helps us polish away dead and dull skin cells to reveal younger looking, brighter skin.

The Brighten Microdermabrasion Treatment System from DermaTx brings professional-looking results into the home. The Brighten system we tried consists of a Cleanse and Exfoliate 2-in-1 handheld device and a microdermabrasion cream containing professional grade corundum crystals and natural brightening agents. It is designed to improve uneven skin tone, sun-damaged skin, and ageing skin. The Skin Resurfacing Tool comes with two interchangeable attachment heads—a foam one for exfoliating (with the included cream), and a brush for daily cleansing. The foam head helps gently massage the crystals into the skin to gently exfoliate while enabling the active brightening agents to be absorbed more easily. Using it 1-2 times per week will get you the optimal results. The brush head can be used with your daily facial cleanser to help gently loosen dirt and oil to clear your pores. It has been proven that cleansing with a powered device is up to 4x more effective than just using your hands! Using this system regularly will leave you with a radiant and healthy complexion.

Revamp your skincare regime with the Brighten Microdermabrasion System from DermaTx here for £70.

Soothing Body Lotion – Urban Veda

Here at The Amazing Blog we love to nurture our skin with products that use ingredients in their most natural state. That is why we always get school-girl giddy when a new natural skin care product arrives at our door.

Urban Veda is developed upon ancient Ayurvedic principles, in which the treatment of skin is guided by the belief that each person belongs to one of three ‘doshas’. Each dosha presents different skin characteristics, so Urban Veda has formulated their products to target the skin troubles suffered by each skin type. As summer sets in we are thankful to have received the Soothing Body Lotion to help treat our dry, winter-trodden skin before we needed to begin donning our sandals and summer dresses.  With Sandalwood, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, the body lotion also increases the skin’s suppleness, whilst rehydrating dryness and calming the mind and body.  

The perfect after bathing moisturiser, the Soothing Body Lotion will have you feeling calm and ready for a sound night’s sleep. Find this product for £14.99, alongside the complete Urban Veda range here.

Deep Repair Masque – Macadamia Natural Oil

At The Amazing Blog, a frequent complaint in the office is that of dry scalps and lifeless tresses. So it was with great pleasure that we received the Deep Repair Masque from Macadamia Natural Oil, the perfect fix for our hair troubles.

A moisture-rich hair treatment to care for all hair types, the Deep Repair Masque is designed to imitate the hair’s natural oils to nourish dry, coloured or unruly hair. This means women, whether they have thin, thick, straight, curly, coloured or treated hair, to experience their hair in its best condition! The mask conditions the hair with macadamia and argan oils, whilst enriching with aloe, algae extract and chamomile and tea tree oils. Just apply the product liberally to damp, clean hair and leave in for 7 minutes to make hair more voluminous, lustrous and easier to style and manage.

Treat your hair to some natural macadamia loving here from £3.75 for a 30mL single use sachet to £39.95 for a 500mL tub.