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Cor Silver Soap

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During the next few months we will be spending a lot of money on our friends and family as Christmas is fast approaching. This means we need to make cut backs elsewhere, so what better than a multitasking soap which can cleanse, tone, relieve acne, reduce oil build up, remove makeup and prevent signs of ageingThe Amazing Blog girls have found the Cor Silver Soap to do it all, meaning there is no need to spend money on an abundance of different skincare products this year.

With silver being the main ingredient in this soap, I was excited to try it as anything silver in the past has been a success with me. Whenever a brand claims that their product has as many benefits as this one, I do get a bit doubtful as it seems too good to be true. However, I opened my mind to trying the Cor Silver Soap to see if it really was a miracle skincare product. When opening it, you're hit with an instant fragrance which is wonderfully orangey and tropical. I applied the soap by wetting my hands and building up a lather in my hands then smoothing it gently into my skin. On application it’s nothing unique and just feels like you are using a normal soap. After washing however, my skin felt cleansed and hydrated, and it wasn’t left with a greasy layer which I have found in the past.

After using it for about a week, I began to see changes in my skin. Usually my nightly skin routine leaves me with irritated blemishes because of the different products but I found this was improved after using the soap and my skin looked healthier. I often wake up with oily skin after a night of build up, although not completely gone this was reduced quite noticeably. So, although labelled higher than high street prices, you won’t need to spend money on other products so it can work out cheaper. My skin was a lot softer and moisturised and my pores were  much cleaner. I have naturally oily skin, and have been searching for a product to help me with this. Although the Cor Silver soap didn’t noticeably reduce oil production during the day, I did find it helped over night when I hadn’t applied makeup over the top.

So, if you’re looking for a lovely soap to give you younger looking skin with an even tone then it’s worth trying out this Silver Soap. The prices range from £15, £35, and £100, so if you’re not sure it’ll work then go for the 10g size for £15 to test it out. You can purchase it from their webpage here.

 

 

 

Sultanesque - My Turkish Delight

I always get very excited when I make a new discovery… and this month it’s the fabulous Sultanesque.  Recently whilst idly wandering around the Ideal Home Show - yes I know, not very me but was there purely to satisfy my sad addiction to gadgets - a small jewellery stand close to one of the stages caught my eye.  There’s nothing like a bit of twinkle and shimmer to draw me in to take a closer look. This is where I met the two young designers Havva and Berrin who are the founders of the newly launched Sultanesque. They are indeed the purveyors of the finest and most affordable contemporary handcrafted Ottoman jewellery. These two Turkish friends formed an alliance in 2011 in order to follow their passion for jewellery making. Thus they’ve combined their creativity and vision to produce these authentic statement pieces. Each of the items is traditionally made by special workshops in Turkey.  A favourite with The Amazing Blog are the rings that are made using bronze that is then hand plated with 22 carat gold and  have  either three or four large semi-precious stones  from just £30 (very YSL catwalk a/w 12 we think!). I bought the Aydan Three-in-One Rings which are crafted from 925 Silver, with white zirconia and semi- precious stones. These fit snuggly as either all three rings together or can be worn separately and for such well-constructed rings, they’re an absolute steal at £45. Ahem… and my purchases didn’t stop there, I couldn’t resist the real freshwater pearl Vahideh Bracelet with its intricate design great attention to detail; a stunning clasp fashioned in bronze then hand plated with 22 carat gold, with semi-precious stones all of which gave it a truly vintage feel. And with the temptation of yet another exceptional price-point from Sultanesque at an astonishing £55 for this finely crafted item – it was a done deal. All pieces are limited so don’t wait too long to purchase. Best of all you’re not going to find yourself wearing the same jewellery item as your peers (i.e. you know, like from that well-known emporium Top****).

Something that won’t break the bank

I’m always on the look out for unique or personalised gifts for friends and relatives that won’t break the bank but show some thought and was therefore very excited to stumble upon Baronessa. Baronessa was started by Joanna in 2009 as she wanted to create a collection of jewellery that was luxurious yet affordable and that could be worn on all occasions to add a finishing touch.

Baronessa has a whole range of necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and a special collection for young girls. My personal favourite are their Silver Hammered Bracelets (£35), perfect for dressing up an every day outfit or adding a touch of glamour to any evening look. They are also elasticated  meaning they fit all wrist sizes and are easy to slip on.

What’s more, the majority of the collection is under £50 which makes it perfect for people wanting to buy something that won’t break the bank but will make a great gift.

www.baronessa.co.uk

07825 566150