Time Bomb - Glory Days Day Cream and Flashback Night Cream

Here at The Amazing Blog we love nothing more than sumptuous products to help give our skin a youthful glow, and Time Bomb Glory Days Day Cream and Flashback Night Cream do just that.

Unlike typical day creams Time Bomb Glory Days forms a moisture barrier and transforms skin into a smooth, perfect canvas. A super-power blend of glucose, borage oils and white flower oils help re-energize cells and aid in regeneration, leaving skin plump, dewy and tight.

With powerhouse peptide Matrixyl which has been clinically proven to almost double the amount of collagen in the skin - this emollient-rich moisturiser-and-more absorbs quickly. Hyaluronic acid forms a matrix that penetrates into skin to trap moisture and smoothes skin’s surface making it an ideal surface for makeup application with no streaking or pulling. Opalescent particles give skin an instant radiance. Skin instantly looks, feels and 'acts' younger.

Night-time is the best time to launch an anti-ageing attack and Time Bomb Flashback Night Cream is the weapon of choice. This super-rich formula drenches skin in healing oils such as Borage Oil, botanicals, phytoplids, hyaluronic acid and vitamins. Rice Bran Wax and Shea Butter form a mini mask to plump, smooth and soften the skin.

Flashback is lightweight, yet incredibly powerful, creating a barrier that seals moisture in as it is absorbed into skin.  Unlike typical night creams, Flashback will stay on your skin, instead of on your pillow! Powerful anti-oxidants that would normally deplete over time are stored as reserves so you wake up with a dewy glow that lasts long into the day.

Time Bomb is available at Selfridges London and Birmingham, QVC and on Time Bomb’s website. Purchase the Glory Days Day Cream for £12 here and the Flashback Night Cream for £13.50 here. 

Perfumerie Fragonard - Le Jardin De Fragonard collection

Here at The Amazing Blog we love a good scent, especially one that comes from a great heritage. Founded in 1926 by entrepreneur Eugène Fuchs, Perfumerie Fragonard was established to sell perfumery products directly to tourists who were discovering the French Rivera’s charms. Fuchs chose the name after the famous Grasse-born painter, Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806), as a tribute to the town of Grasse, the refinement of 18th-century arts, as well as representing his desire to run his business in accordance with traditions. This spirit has been loyally perpetuated by the three succeeding generations who have run and are still running the company.

We love how Perfumerie Fragonard combines tradition with a modern attitude, and we were delighted to receive their Jasmin Perle de Thé eau de parfum (£30 for 50ml) and Jasmin de Fragonard collection (ranging between £10-£18) to try out.

Jasmin-Perle de Thé translates to Jasmine-Pearl Tea. This beautiful and elegantly feminine scent is reminiscent of flowering jasmine, and with additional notes of lemon, bergamot, honeysuckle, green tea, white cedar, guaiac wood and white amber, which makes for a wonderful summer perfume.

We also loved the Jasmin de Fragonard collection, an exclusive range that pays homage to the town of Grasse. Topped by head notes of bergamot and orange blossom, “Jasmin” eau de toilette develops heart notes combining three jasmine varieties (Grasse, Egypt and India) on an amber base. The collection comprises of soaps, candles, toiletry bags, gift sets and decorative objects. Both the Jasmin Perle de Thé eau de parfum and Jasmin de Fragonard can be purchased from the Fragonard website, or from Marks & Spencers.

Kadria - Balancing Face Oil with Chia and Blackseed

Here at The Amazing Blog we love to discover new natural and vegan products, especially those that are suitable to sensitive skin. We couldn’t have been more happy to receive Kadria Balancing Face Oil, which is a natural safe therapy which helps to nourish, protect and restore your skin. Made from 100% vegetable derived ingredients, it’s the perfect way to treat sensitive skin.

One of the main ingredients in the Balancing Face Oil is Blackseed. This plant, that in Arabia is called ‘seeds of blessing’ or ‘habba sawda’, helps to keep the skin youthful and radiant with its rejuvenating properties. Another key ingredient for keeping your skin supple and youthful is Frankincense. An oil that comes from the gum or resin of the trees, it helps to improve the texture and elasticity of the skin. Finally the Rose Geranium, with its wonderful fresh scent, helps to relax and calm your mind.

All Kadria products are developed by an aromatherapy and massage practitioner who has combined her Anglo-Arabic roots with her knowledge of the scents of the orient to create a line of oils ideal for health and wellbeing. Moreover, all Kadria products are natural and kind to our bodies because they have been specifically designed for pregnancy and labour. If they’re safe enough for using during those special 9 months, then who are we to argue!

If you want to ‘pamper yourself with peace of mind’, you can buy the Kadria Oil here for £36.

Fashion Fair - Perfect Illuminating Powder

Here at The Amazing Blog , it feels like it’s finally time to embrace summer! Aside from ice cream, sandals and summertime strolls, nothing screams summer more than bronzed skin. We’ve found the perfect way to cheat that bronzed glow with the Perfect Finish Illuminating Powder from Fashion Fair.

Formulated primarily for women of colour, Fashion Fair has a wonderful range of cosmetics that are perfect for a number of skin tones. The Illuminating Powder would be ideal for adding a flush of colour or a highlight to darker skin. That being said, I find that the versatile shade adds a wonderful glow to my fair skin. Being on the paler side myself (although I often dose up with my favourite fake tan), I loved the Metal shade for adding a bit of warmth to my summer complexion. A little on the shimmery side, this is more of an evening product for me, but I was so surprised by how good of a match it was for my fair visage. It will certainly be going in my suitcase this summer to help me master a sun-kissed look on warm exotic evenings.

Pick up your own Fashion Fair Perfect Finish Illuminating Powder here  for £29.

Divine Herbal - Hair Repair Treatment

As much as we love our jobs here at The Amazing Blog, there are times, as in any line of work, where stress gets the best of us. Short of pulling out our own hair, we often find that our locks suffer the effects as much as we do. For this reason, we were so pleased to discover Divine Herbal’s Hair Repair Treatment, which made our hair feel thicker, softer and lusher in no time at all.

Packed with rich, antioxidant oils like Avocado Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil and Olive Oil, this is the perfect treatment for maintaining silky smooth tresses. Just a few drops from the glass bottle are enough to soften the hair and help repair the damage done by heat styling. Guilty of this, we were keen to put the oil to the test. A pipette of the elixir smoothed onto the hair and washed out after a couple of hours gave a deep conditioning treatment that most salons would be envious of. With no artificial ingredients or silicons, it provides a wonderful boost of nutrients and moisture to your hair, leaving it looking healthy, soft, and a lot more manageable after a stressful week!

Treat your hair to a boost of natural beauty with Divine Herbal’s Hair Repair Treatment. Grab the treatment here  for £20.99.