iWhite Instant

As a tea and coffee drinker myself, I often find myself with teeth envy a lot of the time, especially as so many celebs at the moment have perfected that pearly white smile. The Amazing Blog girls have been trying out a teeth whitening kit designed by iWhite to try and get our grins as striking as those individuals that caused that teeth envy in the first place…

iWhite is a gradual and gentle whitening solution due to its lack of peroxide, which is ideal if you have sensitive teeth, this often happens as we age or as we expose our mouths to things like fizzy drinks and sweets. It only takes 20 minutes so isn’t a hassle to slot into your morning and evening routine. There are lots of kits out there which require a much longer setting period, so that’s an issue iWhite have successfully avoided. The product is composed of 10 thin and flexible trays which are designed for a comfortable fit. I think it really depends on how badly stained your teeth are before hand, but don’t expect immediate results. It’s the kind of product that needs patience, and eventually you will be presented with those pearly whites you were after.

This is a great set if hygiene is important to you as it contains a new and revolutionary whitening gel which has been clinically proven to be dental safe and instantly effective. There is an 8 shade scale you can compare with, and our testers at The Amazing Blog noticed an increase of about 1 or 2 shades after the first 5 consecutive days, but if you stick with it you may see stronger results. The product is based on a unique Filmo-Crystallized Calcium technology and this is what encourages the speedy whitening effect. I am a big drinker, tea that is… My teeth aren’t naturally white either, so this is perfect for giving them a little gloss and boost of sparkle. I also have sensitive teeth, and the formula that creates this product helps to strengthen them and make that sharp sensation when eating ice cream, a little less unbearable. Both the front and the back of your teeth are whitened with this set so no strange patches to get your smile noticed for the wrong reasons.

You can read more about the iWhite on their website here and you can purchase the product at Boots and various good pharmacies  online here.

Renapur Leather Balsam

The summer weather has been absolutely dreadful! With the weather being so unpredictable, the girls at Amazing PR, have grown tired of ruining their leather summer sandals and open toed shoes. Having myself grown tired of all their moaning and groaning about their shoes, I decided to recommend a special shoe balsam that I had found.  After experiencing a harsh winter, my boots have really taken a beating. So, I can relate to the girls.  Luckily at The Amazing Blog, they have been persuaded to use my wonderful discovery which  has restored my worn-out leather boots and they almost look brand new! I'm talking about ... Renapur Leather Balsam has been a complete blessing to me  AND now to them!

After applying the Leather Balsam to all to my dark brown and black leather boots. My boots were  not only cleaned and restored to almost their original condition, they were given a fabulous sheen as well. Preparing them to be worn for next rainy season.  The Renapur Leather Balsam is made from a combination of natural waxes and oils, giving it a unique formula designed specifically to renew your leather. The natural Beeswax, Carnauba wax, Jojoba oil, Avocado oil, and secret natural ingredients are blended together to create a smooth balsam that can be easily applied to your shoes.

After “renewing” all my boots with Renapur Leather Balsam, I will be sure to take this balm out mid-way through the winter to give my boots a new protection. Based on their loyal customers, Renapur Leather Balsam has become a must-have necessity all around the UK, and I now know why. Their customers continue to trust this balsam because it does what it says. I love this unique product and will be recommending it to all my friends for their boot collection – whether new or old! You can purchase the Renapur Leather Balsam for £12.00 for a 200ml container that will last you at least for the next two seasons.

Leather Love

So a couple of weeks ago I found myself wandering around the shops looking for a new pair of black ankle boots - I came across a fantastic sale on the most amazing black leather ankle boots: they fitted perfectly and were completely my style - so perfect. I was more than pleased when I got home and tried them on again, 'the best purchase ever' I thought to myself. However, I didn't really think about protecting them - until I wore them out in the pouring rain on my way to work on Monday morning. I arrived to the office and Edwina, our Executive Editor, told me off and gave me a rather glamorous jar of what looked like a face cream (!) " Go ahead, this is new and probably one the best shoe polish you'll ever use, Lara." So I tried Leather Love's Shoe Polishing Cream... And I must say that my boots (and recently my handbag)  really love it. It has a light creamy texture with a very pleasing smell (and yes, I have to say in haste that could easily be mistaken for an face cream!) Leather Love is inspired by the beauty counters - leather is skin that needs to be cleansed and moisturised just like ours does, so why not have a skincare routine for our leather products too? Leather Love uses a blend of the finest and natural ingredients to create their nourishing formulas and cleaning sprays without being harmful to your leather products or the environment. One of their ingredients is the rather unusual Carnauba Wax that comes from the leaves of the Carnauba Palm grown in Northern Brazil - it's widely used in all forms of polishes and cosmetics, AND even food. In this case it's mixed with Beeswax to treat and waterproof many leather products where it provides a high-gloss finish and it increases the leather's durability.

When it comes to their packaging, it really looks like you're dealing with skincare - the design of the jars is quite exquisite; black with elegant white details (something you wouldn't expect from a shoe polish!) As Michael Davies the co-founders of Leather Love said "We want take our leather care products from being hidden under the kitchen sink to being displayed on the pages of Vogue." The smell is very pure and fresh - it doesn't smell chemically at all, a fact that impressed us all  at The Amazing Blog.

Love Leather gently cleanses and moisturises your prized shoes and bags. Edwina's Temperley bag  after being 'moisturised' by Leather Love survived an express visit to a cold and wintery Glasgow, coming back to London safe and unmarked.  We at The Amazing Blog we can't recommend Leather Love enough to make your precious collection of shoes and bags last forever and ever...

Good Things

Here at The Amazing Blog we’re all on the hunt for flawless skin. If you’re anything like me you’ll do anything to get it! I’m constantly trying new products, searching for a cleanser and exfoliator that’ll get me that perfect looking skin, and I’ve found one that leaves your face feeling fresh and clean, and smells amazing. Seriously, amazing. Good Things skincare products really are good things, they’re affordable and effective, and did I mention they smell amazing? Good Things has a whole range of products, with something sure to fit your skin. You can use their products together, or work them in to the rest of your skincare, the products are gentle enough not to irritate you but strong enough to work! Their Deep Pore Anti Blemish Cleanser and Deep Clean Blackhead Exfoliator keeps skin feeling soft, looking radiant and reduce unwanted bacteria on the skin. Award winning beauty writer Alice Hart-Davis has used her years of beauty industry experience to create a range of super-effective products that are free of parabens, mineral oils, and animal ingredients. With ingredients like fig, strawberry, licorice and papaya, Good Things has a great mix of natural blemish busters so you can feel good about what you’re putting on your skin. This super duo is perfect for those who are prone to breakouts and need a bit of help in banishing blemishes! You can find them exclusively at Boots or on their website.

So if you’re searching for a few products that are great for your skin and won’t break the bank they look no further than Good Things! Check out their website for their whole range.

Butterfly Twists

Here at Amazing PR we are of the belief that ‘the higher the better’ when it comes to heels. However, after a long night of partying or running between meetings it’s safe to say that our feet do not always agree with us. Not wanting to give up our beloved towering heels we are constantly on the look out for anything that will help ease our pain and allow us to carry on with our busy schedules with style. Thankfully Butterfly Twists have provided the perfect solution to our dilemma with their range of portable ballerina flats and boots which have been designed to twist and fold-away away for the inevitable end of day/night aches and pains. Unlike most ‘portable’ shoes, Butterfly Twists are incredibly comfortable with cushioned heels, proper insoles and unique Thermoplastic Elastomer soles to give your feet the proper support they need. Most importantly you wont have to compromise on style as there are a huge range of styles to choose from…our favourites are the ‘Eve’ snakeskin and ‘Elizabeth’ studded styles.

Butterfly Twists are available in a wide range of sizes and can be purchased online at www.butterflytwists.com.