Snail Moisturising Revitalising Emulsion and Revitalising Lifting Cream - Escargot Collection

Here at The Amazing Blog we like to try all things quirky and new, our latest find is the Escargot collection, a skincare collection using the power of snails slime to assist in repairing skin.

We chose to review Escargot Collection’s Snail Moisturising Revitalising Emulsion and the Revitalising Lifting Cream. It may not sound like the most glamorous product to promote, however snail slime is known for its great healing properties such as reducing inflammation and redness, stimulating skin regeneration, and locking moisture into the skin. Actually, the use of snail slime for aesthetics goes back to Ancient Greece era. The packaging is glamorous with glass gold and pink bottles containing good quality inside.

The Moisturising Revitalising Emulsion is a serum, which we suggest to use after cleansing the skin to improve roughness, darkening and dryness. It leaves the skin revitalised, bright and transparent. It has an oily base so, only a pea size is needed and the lotion sinks into the skin straight away, you can definitely notice the skin looks brighter but not oily. However if you have dry skin you may need extra moisturiser on top. You can also use it on its own as nicebase for makeup. The second product we tried from the collection is the Revitalising Lifting Cream, which is similar to a usual day cream with an oily texture meaning very little product is needed. It soaks into the skin and keeps it hydrated longer, the skin is noticeably brighter and feels silky smooth. This products help reduce wrinkles and fine lines on ageing skins if you correctly apply them on face and neck. They are the perfect combination for renewal and glowing skin.

Treat yourself with some snail slime from Escargot’s Collection and their luxurious products. You can purchase the Snail Moisturising Revitalising Emulsion here for £27.00 and the Revitalising Lifting Cream here for £35.00.

Salted Vanoffe Hazelnut and Cacao Powder - The Raw Chocolate Co

It’s finally time for these winter nights with a hot chocolate sitting on the sofa enjoying late night movies and eating everything out of the treats cupboard. Here at The Amazing Blog we can defiantly imagine ourselfves doing this right now. We have found a brand for all our chocolate lovers, The Raw Chocolate Company which products are addictive and essential.

These products are a must for your kitchen goodie treats as the company specialises in chocolate bars, snacks, and protein shakes. We tried one of their chocolate bars: the Salted Vanoffe Hazelnut which was really delicious and melts into the mouth; it has a generous amount of raw hazelnut. This chocolate bar is organic and is suitable for vegans plus it is gluten free. The bar is made of raw cacao and cacao butter too, all ingredients are organics.

If you like to get creative in the kitchen then you will like the idea of making your own chocolate, smoothies, breakfasts and more with the Cacao Powder . It is perfect to make your own protein shakes or smoothies but you can add this powder into your cakes and desserts They will be healthier but even more important, tastier, as this powder is purely organic too.

Choose a movie, take your sweet treat with you and get ready for a cosy night. You can purchase the Salty Vanoffe Hazelnut Chocolate Bar here for £1.99 and the Cacao Powder here for £4.19.

Hair accessories - Friday favourites

Sometimes it’s good to have a complete overhaul of hair products to revamp tired routines and remind you of why you love styling your own hair. At The Amazing Blog we have a roundup of our favourite hair accessorises from the old-reliable paddle brush to the new straightening revolution.

The Invisibobble is your new best friend, when you’ve got to the office and the wind-swept look isn’t quite what you want to stick for the rest of the day, or you just want to get your hair out of the way on the sweaty commute then this hair band is for you. It’s made of rubber rather than elastic and can be used just like a normal hair band, however this little genius leaves behind no kink when taken out. It exists 3 different sizes according to you hair type and mood. As the band is less straining on the scalp it’s been said it can reduce headaches caused by strained skin and is kinder on your hair. Unlike the conventional hair band this mini wonder doesn’t pull on hair, allowing hair to grow thick and full, need any more reason the buy?

You can get your Invisibobble, in the size you'd prefer here starting from £3.95.

We know all too well bed hair can be too much hassle in the morning, our solution? Silky Hair days cap from Gold class, the black silky cap can be used to keep hair (natural hair and extension hair) from matting and will also help eliminate any frizz from hair. Made from Mulberry silk, we love the design of the black silk can lace- the cap even adds a shine to hair, meaning waking up, your hair is ready to style.

Wake up with immaculate hair everyday and purchase the overnight miracle here for £30.00.

If you’re looking for new hair brushes then Denman is the go-to, they have a wide range of sizes and styles to suit all hair types. The colourful range includes their signature tangle tamer paddle brush, aimed to ease the process of brushing hair; we tried the purple Tangle tamer ultra. The super- soft nylon bristles gently glide through the hair, removing the tangles and ready to style. We also tired the large Thermo-neon curling brush, this large barrel is perfect for blow-drying, to create big bouncy curls to last all day.

The whole Denman range can be found here including the Tangle tamer ultra  at £12.50 and the thermos-neon curling brush at £15.00.

Finally, we looked at the latest styling revelution; the heated straightening brush from Babyliss. The idea of straightening and brushing hair seems slightly too good to be true, however Babyliss have created the ultimate tool and we love it! The brush features a unique bristle combination with heated ceramic straightening fins, which work to smooth strands from the root to the tip leaving hair shiny and straight for the day. The simple design resembles a paddle brush meaning it’s easy to use and a convenient size for traveling.

Change your hair routine by using the Diamond heated styling brush by Babyliss available here for £80.00.

Milk Thistle Oil - Erbology

Here at The Amazing Blog, we like to remain healthy by making sure we put the right ingredients and nutrients into our body and outside onto our skin. That’s why it was important for us to share this versatile product called Milk Thistle Oil by the brand Erbology.

Unlike other healthy products that sometimes have no flavour to it or are slightly distasteful, the Milk Thistle Oil will charm your taste buds we recommend using it in a salad, porridge , yogurt or even a smoothie to really enjoy it too its full potential. Using this product will gently cleanse and regenerate your body and skin, as it contains Vitamin E, Omega 6 and loads of phytonutrients that makes this product a powerful antioxidant.

The Milk Thistle Oil was selectively created as they wanted to use the right ingredients to make a wonderful product. The oil was handpicked and the fruit was cold-pressed to naturally extract the oil, which retains its distinct cleansing and protective qualities.  Using this product has a variety of benefits to your body it will help boost the immunity and protect the body from the damaging free radicals. It will also promote heart and brain activity and help balance your cholesterol levels.

You can also apply this product to your skin by using a few drops and massage into your face and neck this will re-generate and de-stress your body and skin this will be ideal in the evening especially after a long day at work. This product is suitable for vegans, it is also gluten-free and has no preservatives or additives and you can take one tablespoon daily if you preferred.

It’s important to remain healthy and look after your body, mind and soul. The Milk Thistle Oil from Erbology is available to purchase here for £9.99.

Grow Your Salon FAST- Kat Smith

There’s not many people that would call themselves a “Queen Bitch” (although all very tongue in cheek) but then again there aren't many people who have had salon success like Kat Smith, author of Grow Your Salon FAST released in September this year. Here is an opportunity for an insight into how the dynamic Kat gained this level of success in the hair salon business, after being the co-owner of our client Hair Organics. So as you can imagine, we at The Amazing Blog knew that we just had to have a quick read…

With a warning that the content inside is “not for the faint hearted or easily offended” in the blurb, from the offset this book is a straight-to-the-point, a commanding read, really making you sit back and reflect on your business model. A short foreword from Jon McCulloch (The Evil Bald Genius) brings the book to the first chapter; a summary of how Kat has come to be the successful businesswoman, that she is today. Topics covered for salon owners include marketing strategies, ideal clients, pricing, online and offline advertising and much more. If you feel like you’re stuck in a rut with your salon business or need something to kick start a change for your salon then this is book for it. We’re sure that you can’t read this direct, demanding book without feeling confused or surprised that you haven’t thought of these ideas and suggestions before. However, we’re even more sure that you will jump out of your seat to implement them.

Jon McColloch suggests only 5% of the readers will follow Kat’s advice, will you be one of those? You can order Grow Your Salon FAST by Kat Smith here for £24.97.