NaturVits CoQ10

The weekend is over and now it’s time to get back to work. Here at The Amazing Blog Monday mornings can be a bit of a struggle for us, consuming several cups of coffee or tea to keep ourselves awake. Thanks to NaturVits CoQ10, we no longer need to drink an abnormal amount of liquids. These vitamin-like substances give our bodies the energy we need to make it through the day!

When ConCordix sent us their NaturVits CoQ10, we were very excited to try it out. Known as the Biochemical Sparkplug, CoQ10 appears naturally in every cell of our body in tissues with high energy requirements. However, as we age, our natural CoQ10 declines, making it essential to top-up on the substance because it promotes healthy heart function, protects against degenerative diseases and free radical damage to our skin and increases our energy.

I began taking these orange-flavoured gel supplements about two weeks ago and I definitely noticed an increase in energy right away. They are surprisingly delicious for a supplement and they contain only natural flavours, colours, and sweeteners. I just pop the chewable tablet in my mouth before breakfast and it’s as simple as that.  

We suggest giving ConCordix NaturVits CoQ10 supplements a go from the bottom of our healthy hearts to yours. You can find them here for £14.99 for a pack of 30. That is less than 50p a day!

Beauty Shortlist Awards 2015

Calling all beauty lovers! The prestigious Beauty Shortlist will hold its fourth annual awards next year on the first day of spring, Friday 20 March, 2015.

For the first time, the awards will include Men’s Grooming as well as expanded Health Supplement categories.

Don’t forget! The deadline to enter your products for the awards will close much earlier this year, at midnight on Friday 12 December.

The new Men’s categories include:

Best Grooming Product

Best Skincare Brand for Men

Best Skincare Product for Men

Best Fragrance

Best Cleanser

Best Shaving Product

Best Body Wash    

 

The new Health categories include: 

Best Health Supplement  - Overall Wellbeing (tablet form)

Best Health Supplement  - Overall Wellbeing (powder or drink)

Best Health Supplement – Targeted (e.g. skin/hair/digestive system, etc.) – tablet form

Best Health Supplement – Targeted (e.g. skin/hair/digestive system, etc.) – powder or drink

Best Supergreen Powder Superfood

Best Healthy Snack or Food Bar

Best Health/Herbal Tea (single infusion)

Best Health/Herbal Tea (blend)


For full details and the complete category listings, please visit The Beauty Shortlist here.

For more information contact Fiona Klonarides, Editor, The Beauty Shortlist.

 

Skinade - Liquid Collagen

We here at The Amazing Blog couldn’t agree more with the idea that beauty starts from within, which is why we love to experiment with beauty products that work from the inside out. As our regular readers will know, I/we love collagen supplements. Recently, we tried out Pure Gold Collagen collagen drink and now we’re here to tell you that we’ve discovered another new collagen product…Skinade!

Skinade is a liquid collagen drink that works from the inside out to rebuild and strengthen the collagen matrix, boost natural levels of hydration and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Its high-grade collagen is sourced from fresh-water fish, which is low in sodium and avoids mercury contamination. Skinade does not have any artificial flavours or colouring and has fewer than 35 calories. There are two sizes: one for the home and one for travel, so your Skinade trial will never be interrupted. With the travel size, you can carry a sachet of all the ingredients in your handbag for your travel and simply add it to a glass of water when you have reached your destination. Could it be any more convenient? 

I really liked this product. I took it religiously before I had my raw juices in the morning, substituting it for my regular collagen powder. After the 3 week trial, I’ve noticed several changes; perhaps most importantly, I have noticed a difference in my joints – bonus! I found that the nagging joint pain that I sometimes have, has lessened and that to me, is a fantastic side effect. Looking at the ingredients, I think it could be something to do with their combined ingredient of MSM, which is a naturally occurring form of organic sulfur aimed at helping joint pain. Besides my joints, I also found Skinade was a great diuretic, getting rid of any water retention.  Interestingly, yes I did find that Skinade had visibly plumped out the skin on both my face and décolletage. Out of all liquid collagen drinks I have tried so far, for me, this is the most impressive. I also want to add that I enjoyed the natural of peach and mangosteen flavour – some of the other collagen drinks I tried had a bit of strange after-taste.

Lara (in her 20’s) has almost completed her Skinade trial too. During the first 12 days, her skin broke out and she almost gave up on the product because of the visible and painful red spots on her face.  She said, “I was very tempted to give up, but I persisted mainly because everyone says it is great.” From day 14 on, she noticed that her skin was more hydrated and those nasty spots from the first 12 days were 100% healed and did not leave any scarring or marks. Now, her skin looks radiant and over-all is super hydrated. “I am thrilled with Skinade. My skintone looks more even and the texture is smooth. I am going to keep buying Skinade 100%.” 

I believe liquid collagen drinks are an essential for people over 40, especially if you have slight joint pain or are looking to keep skin more plumped and youthful. Since taking collagen supplements, I have stopped taking my Glucosamine & Ghondroitin Complex because this works better for me. I’m a great advocate for all collagen products that are taken internally and it is something that I will be doing for a long time to come.

If this sounds like the product for you, you can visit the website and begin your Skinade trial from £60 for a 20 day course.

Cosmetics à la Carte

Who doesn't love beautiful lips? Here at The Amazing Blog we love lipsticks that make our lips look naturally full and smooth, which is why we couldn't wait to try Cosmetics à la Carte’s Moisture Plus Collection.

Cosmetics à la Carte believes that make-up can be empowering and it can give women a chance to be the best version of themselves. The company strives to make its make-up comfortable, effortless and simple, and it does exactly that with its natural colours and ingredients.

We were thrilled to receive two Moisture Plus Lipsticks in the shades ‘Nearly Nude’ and ‘Ace of Hearts’, as well as the Waterproof Gel Lip Liner in ‘Invisible’. The Moisture Plus lipsticks are intensely pigmented and contain protective natural oils and wax, so you can have perfectly moisturised lips without sacrificing the longevity of colour.

Additionally, the gel lip liner has impressive long-lasting properties; you can wear it for up to 7 hours without re-application. How many lipsticks actually do that? The liner prevents your lipstick colour from bleeding, leaving you with a smooth, even lip, and it even creates a fuller looking lip. Containing Vitamins A, C and E, the Cosmetics à la Carte lipsticks are a treat for the lips, plus they are preservative free.  

The Moisture Plus lipsticks are available here for £23 each, and you can buy the Waterproof Gel Lip Liner here for £25.

Nordic Berry Bliss Hand and Body Salve

The Amazing Blog staff is always enthusiastic about the opportunity to get our hands on a special beauty product. We were just thrilled when we heard that Inner-Soul Organics was offering an exclusive promotion of their Nordic Berry Bliss Hand and Body Salve, and we believe everyone should know about it. 

Nordic Berry Bliss Hand and Body Salve is an exciting new addition to the Inner-Soul Organics’ Nordic Collection. The product is a soft, easy-to-use hydration cream that is created using botanical extracts native to the Scandinavian and Nordic countries.

The product contains a colourful list of Scandinavian ingredients, including Norwegian Blueberry and Raspberry Seed and Arctic Cranberry extracts that are sure to secure nourishment and rejuvenation of the skin. The product is rich in Vitamins A, C and E and Omegas 3 and 6. The fresh and floral fragrance of soft Pine and High Altitude Lavender will leave a splendid scent on your skin and strengthen your mind. 

The Salve can be purchased individually for £25.50 or as part of the Nordic Luxe Deep Moisture Gift box for £45.50. This offer only runs from November 4th until January 1st, so hurry up and get online to make a purchase at the Nordic Luxe website