Kneads Must - The Kneader

We at The Amazing Blog are strong believers in the importance of taking time to pamper yourself. What better way to treat yourself and loved ones than with The Kneader massage tool. I willingly admit that I do not have the best posture, so I carry a lot of tension in my shoulders and neck. We had fun testing this product out in the office, and my shoulders and neck were certainly thankful!

The Kneader was designed by professional massage therapist, Una Tucker. She could not find any massage tools to recommend to her clients to use between sessions, so she created her own! The Kneader is easy to use and comfortable to hold. I have smaller hands, so I like to use the holes to get a better grip. However, you can also grasp the outside of the tool if you have larger hands. The upper arch is thicker and great for stroking movements or slow rubs. The curved sides are good for deeper movements in smaller areas. The lower arch is more defined and works really well around the shoulder blade area. When practicing Kneader techniques on eachother in the office, we did discover one must be certain to not apply too much pressure!  I am personally no massage pro, so I found the instructional DVD and booklet especially helpful.

The Kneader is unique because you can use it over clothes. This is a great solution for those longing for a massage but feel uncomfortable with bare skin. This Mother’s Day give the gift of a good rub! Mums everywhere will love taking some time to relax with the Kneader massage tool. You can purchase The Kneader here for £20.00. Through the month of March, enjoy 20% off in honour of Mother’s Day.

Moana - Moisturiser

As many of you know, we adore supporting companies and using products that are natural, organic and environmentally friendly.  Many organic products are similar, not only in their use, but in their ingredients as well.  Moana is a skincare company offering the typical skincare line with a unique twist: their use of marine extracts for facial improvements.  And all of us here at The Amazing Blog are swimmingly excited to try it!

The Natural Skincare Company’s Moana offers a variety of skincare solutions ranging between moisturisers, serums, face masks and cleansers.  It is no surprise Moana is housed beneath the Natural Skincare Company, as they share the mutual goal of creating the best possible products while maintaining ethical practices in the creation of 100% natural and organic products.  This New Zealand based company includes natural botanicals from their environment, marine extracts and their revolutionary skincare ingredient, Red Seaweed.   Red Seaweed, which is a key ingredient in all Moana skincare, contains the extract glycan which encourages the body to further produce collagen. Aging and wrinkling are caused by the bodies decreasing development of collagen over the years. The rare ability of Red Seaweed doubles Moana skincare as anti-aging moisturisers, face masks and other anti-aging remedies. Moana is highly commended by The Natural Health Beauty Awards 2014.

When I tried Moana's moisturiser I was not disappointed by Moana’s distinctive formula.  This ‘Pure Drop of Youth’ completely stimulates the skin naturally, with its uses of Algae Extract, Aloe, Fruit Oil and most importantly Red Seaweed.  Unlike many moisturisers I have tried, Moana moisturiser does not simply sit on-top of the skin but massages deeply into the skin, leaving a soft and smooth finish.  Though it is thoroughly absorbed, the moisturiser does leave behind a refreshing scent that reminds me of the ocean.  With such rejuvenating powers from natural ingredients and marine extracts, Moana is still only £48 for a 30ml bottle here.

The Perfume Studio – Design Your Own Fragrance 'GIVEAWAY'

If you’re like the girls here at The Amazing Blog, you’ve likely been searching for the perfect perfume, but have been unable to find the exact scent that expresses your personality.  Luckily, we have found a very original solution: designing your own fragrance!  The Perfume Studio invites you to Design Your Own Fragrance with the Oriental kit to capture the essence of your individuality.

The Perfume Studio’s master perfumists have spent years developing 18 blends to capture the essence of all personalities.  These high-street inspired fragrances are enduring on the skin with their combination of top, middle and low note scent extracts.  Lasting for up to three hours, top notes include refreshing scents like Citrus, Green, Aldehydic, Fruity, Herbal, and Amber.  The middle note fragrances, which the Perfume Studio argues are the most important part, linger on the skin for up to 12 hours.  These include scents of Ozonic, Fresh Flora, Rose Floral, Tonic Sport and many others.  Low notes by The Perfume Studio last even longer, with a scent-life of 24 hours!  This assures a constant yet luscious scent without continuous reapplication.  These low notes are represented by the scents Woody, Balsamic, Musky, and Mossy.  All of these diverse scents are represented in The Perfume Studio boxes Oriental, Fresh, Floral, Master Perfumer and Diamante Master Perfumer here. The Perfume Studio classes also feature all of these high, middle and low note scents.

We too had the chance create our own fragrance!  We tested the Oriental design kit by The Perfume Studio which includes 3 pipettes and 6 tester blotters to assist in becoming a perfumer.  This set contains the scents Woody, Citrus, Spicy, Amber, Floral Floral and Musky.  The ingredients of each fragrance express a distinct emotion.  Woody, for example, is primarily made of Sandalwood and conveys and elegant yet mellow emotion.  With seven easy to follow steps, the ideal fragrance is yours in no time!  This do-it-yourself, Oriental perfume kit can be purchased here for £29.95.  The Perfume Studio has been kind enough to award the FIRST FIVE  readers who email The Amazing Blog, press@amazingpr.co.uk, with a complimentary, do-it-yourself Oriental Perfume kit*.

Though we find The Perfume Studio kits to be super innovative, we especially love the pampering The Perfume Studio offers through their creative classes.  The Perfume Studio sessions are hosted by master perfumists who assist attendees in their selection of premiere scents.  Group Scent Events for wedding parties, groups of girlfriends and even men are just a few of the events sponsored by The Perfume Studio.  This exclusive experience can even be brought to the comfort of your home when hosting a ‘home fragrance party’.  With nationwide locations, and an annual event in London, The Perfume Studio offers their sessions in numerous salons and day spas.  Theses exclusive sessions which ‘Capture the Essence of You’ start as low as £39.95.  All of The Perfume Studio events can be found here.

*In your email please include your name and post address with the subject line "Perfume Studio Giveaway". We will announce the winners on our Twitter page @AmazingPRltd on Tuesday 11 March by 12.00!

Terms and Conditions:

• This giveaway is free to enter. No purchase is necessary.
• Entrants to this giveaway must be aged 18 or over and it's open internationally.
• The giveaway prize is : 1 do-it-yourself Oriental Perfume kit
• Employees and the immediate families of The Perfume Studio are not entitled to enter this giveaway.
• The Perfume Studio reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw the giveaway at any time without prior notice.
• This giveaway closes at 12pm on Tuesday 11^th March.
• In your email please include your name and post address with the subject line "Perfume Studio Giveaway". We will announce the winners on our Twitter page @AmazingPRltd on Tuesday 11 March by 12.00
• No cash option or alternative to prizes offered.
• The winners will be notified on the 11/03/2014 by email. This must be acknowledged by the winner, by telephone or email within twenty-four hours of end date. Failure to respond means an alternative winner will be selected from all valid entries received.
• Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these rules and to agree to be bound by them.
• We will not pass on your personal details to any other organisation without your permission, except for the purpose of awarding the giveaway if necessary.
• The judge's decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
• The promoter of the giveaway is The Perfume Studio. The name and region of the winners may be obtained by writing to the following address after 11/03/2014: The Perfume Studio Giveaway, Amazing PR, Worlds End Studio, 134 Lots Road, London SW10 0RJ.

John Frieda – Full Repair

Let’s be honest, very few women leave their house in the morning without using at least a hairdryer, hair straighteners or curling tongs on their either coloured or treated hair.  Though the results are glamorous, we often don’t realise the damage we are doing to our beautiful hair.  We here at The Amazing Blog are excited to ‘reverse hair damage with every use’ by using the Full Repair treatment by John Frieda.

Awarded iconic status by magazines such as Allure and InStyle, it is no surprise John Frieda provides haircare solutions for various hair types.  Regardless of their status, John Frieda products are not only for celebrity hair but have been a household name since the early 1990’s.  They have three decades of celebrity, beauty professional and consumer hair experience!  John Frieda experts have developed a unique line inspired by the damaged hair they work with daily, both personality and non-celebrity hair.  Their salon-inspired products revive overworked hair by repairing both the look and feel of hair to its natural state, without leaving a heavy coating on the hair.

Beneficial for all different hair types and colours, the intensive treatment set includes a Strengthen & Restore Shampoo and Conditioner, Perfect Ends Sheer Mist, Repairing Oil Elixir, Protecting Root Lift Foam, Style Creator Heat Activated Styling Spray and a Deep Conditioner.  To transform damaged hair into soft and shiny strands, John Frieda Full Repair uses ingredients like Inca Inchi Oil, high in Omega 3 and 6.  This oil extract from the star-shaped Amazon fruit has been used in nutrition and skincare since the rituals of ancient Ican women, and restores the full life of hair without an oily finish. To achieve a full-bodied style with natural movement, John Frieda suggests using the entire Full Repair line together in order to achieve the best results.  All of the girls in the office gave the Full Repair range a try, and we unanimously rule the  Repairing Oil Elixir as our favourite, as it calms frizz and leaves hair feeling velvety soft without an overpowering smell.  I personally use the Repairing Oil Elixir, along with the entire Full Repair line, daily and it  has brought my hair back to its original natural, silky feeling. Find the 50 ml John Frieda Repairing Oil Elixir here, with the rest of the Full Repair line here.Prices vary per product.

Kelly Edwards Skincare – Florence Selina Rejuvenating Moisturiser & Serum

Regardless of age, we all either currently suffer from skin imperfections or recall a time in life at which we did.   Kelly Edwards Skincare sent The Amazing Blog their fabulous Florence Selina Rejuvenating Moisturiser and Serum to help us cope with skin imperfections!

Having skin problems as a teenager herself, Kelly Edwards understands the troubles caused from such skins issues as eczema. This personal experience motivated Kelly to develop a natural skincare range and help educate others on skin health.  Handcrafted with natural ingredients like omega oils, antioxidants, vitamins, and phytochemicals no surprise that Kelly Edwards Skincare was shortlisted in the ‘Free From’ skincare awards for the anti-wrinkle Florence Selina Moisturiser in 2013.  With organic ingredients supplied by the Organic Farmers and Growers Ltd, Kelly Edwards Skincare ensures the highest quality ingredients.

Like Kelly, I can relate to having difficulty finding skincare products benefiting my skin as I also suffer from sensitive skin. Thankfully the Kelly Edwards Florence Selina Rejuvenating Moisturiser and Rejuvenating Serum are extremely calming on my easily-irritated skin.  Named after Kelly Edwards grandmother, the Selina Florence line is especially designed to hydrate troubled skin, as well as prevent wrinkles.  I apply the Florence Selina Rejuvenating Moisturiser and Rejuvenating Serum both morning and night after cleansing.  I have found applying one or two pumps of the Florence Selina Rejuvenating Moisturiser into both the face and neck truly does the job.  Kelly Edwards suggests applying one or two drops of the Florence Selina Rejuvenating Serum to the face and neck before moisturising, three times per week in the evening.

The Florence Selina products plump skin, smooth fine lines, and restore elasticity, making them ideal for mature skin.  Kelly Edwards Florence Selina Rejuvenating Moisturiser and Rejuvenating Serum pair as a perfect team; you can purchase the line here save £7 when you purchase them together here. Separately, the Rejuvenating Moisturiser is £30.00 and the Rejuvenating Serum is £18.50.