YouthRenew Tinted Cream- Pevonia

At The Amazing Blog we are always looking for innovative brands with products that have exciting ingredients and ideas and Pevonia is one we have always valued and trusted. We recntly tried one of their products; the YouthRenew Tinted Cream.

We love Pevonia because not only do they offer a large line of products but they strive for high quality and innovative formulations. Originally created for spa retreats, Pevonia now offers products for homecare using the finest natural marine and botanical ingredients from only the very best sources. The brand has used this mix of quality ingredients with its team knowledge to create products that are suitable for treating any type of skin issue you may be having.

Pevonia uses naturally green, cruelty free formulas in their products. The YouthRenew Tinted Cream has an SPF of 30, which protects and prevents harmful UV rays damaging the skin. Even though it is only a tinted moisturiser, it has a decent medium coverage and acts as a famtastic base for other make-up. You apply the product by blending it evenly over the face and neck witheither your fingers or a brush. We loved how smooth and clear our skin looked after applying it, and really appreciated how the cream doesn’t sit in any cracks and is not sticky at all. While it comes in only one shade it still works very well as a primer for other foundations, so it doesn't look right for your skin tone you could still use it.

For a flawless base with high sun protection, you can pick up Pevonia YouthRenew Tinted Cream here for £45.00.

Hand-Crafted Skincare - Te Mana

Here at the Amazing Blog, we know that it is rare to find an entire skincare line that you can fall in love with; it is often the case that some products work brilliantly for you but some you may not get along with. Finding a brand that is "all killer no filler" comes once in a blue moon and we think we have found it with Te Mana.

Founded in New Zealand, Te Mana is a hand-crafted skincare range that offers the best ingredients from the region. The founders have developed unique products which are derived from native botanicals, while respecting Maori traditions.We were lucky enough to try the whole range, which consisted of five products all containing a combination of natural and active botanicals such as Manuka Honey, Merino Wool Proteins, Zealong tea, and Pine Bark Extract. These ingredients are sustainably sourced from the remote Antidopean Islands and have fantastic antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties.

Starting with Te Mana's High Performance Cleansing Gel, this is a very effective yet gentle facial cleanser. Formulating powerful antioxidants, the cleanser removes impurities and make-up whilst leaving the skin soft and balanced. It is a fuss free product and works wonderfully with their Radiance Infusing Essence, a serum which fights to prevent free radicals, targets wrinkles and lack of firmness to produce a youthful complexion.

The range includes two moisturisers that target different concerns. The first, Time-Release Hydration, prevents and fights water-loss to provide nourishment and intense moisture. This works brilliantly on dry skin, protecting it in colder environments. The other cream is the EXQ Pro-Collagen Complex - a bioactive day cream formulated to combat skin aggressors such as pollution as well as prevent aging. The product contains skin-loving proteins that leave the skin hydrated whilst battling imperfections.

Last in Te Mana's range is the Vitamin C4 Oil Elixir, a lovely little oil which brightens and hydrates for radiant skin. The product is full of ingredients we love such as Vitamin C, Rosehip Oil and the unique addition of New Zealand Kiwi seed oil. The concentrated elixir repairs the skin and helps to protect it, effectively diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

You can buy the Te Mana range from the Natural Skincare Company here from £29.95.

Face Masks - Friday Favourites

In the middle of our busy schedules, it is important to have some 'me-time' and finally get to pamper ourselves a little bit and what could be more perfect for the weekend ahead. Here at The Amazing Blog we've got it covered with these fabulous face masks taking their ingredients from around the world.

The first face masks we recommend are from Oh K. The brand is known for its cute and quirky packaging and this product is no exception. Their Coconut Water Face Masks take inspiration from Korean sheet masks, and provides intense hydration.

This particular mask feels really cool and soothing on the skin, and after a long week this is the perfect thing to just stop and relax. Cleanse the skin and apply the mask over the face, making sure to align the eye and mouth holes correctly. We recommend leaving the mask on for 15-20 minutes, this way you will really feel the added moisture in your skin. With any residue left on the face, simply massage into the skin until absorbed or remove with a cotton pad.

You can get three Oh K. Coconut Water Masks here for £8.00.

Acne, dryness, and dullness can all be improved with a quick intensive mask. To this end, we loved the selection from the brand Vitamasques. They have designed their face mask products to ensure they benefit and improve the skin, using their innovative Korean technology. 

In their Korean Collection we received a Hydro Face Mask that claims to give 120 hours of hydration.  It is recommended that you cleanse and tone your face before applying the mask, and leave on for 20-30 minutes. The Hydro Face mask will enhance the skin's ability to retain moisture, plus it has extracts from the rose of Jericho which will improve the clarity of the skin.

In their fruit range, each mask has a tailored purpose, and we really liked the Pomegranate face mask. The texture of the mask felt ultra soothing on the skin and felt like it was benefiting the skin. This pomegranate face mask works by firming and lifting the skin whilst adding moisture to the face. An added bonus is the triple layer-sheet technology; this will enhance the moisture and will increase the absorption rate too.

Keep your skin moisturised and soothed with the Hydro Face Mask here for £7.99 and you can get the Pomegranate Face Mask box of 4 here for £12.99.

When it comes to anti ageing, Time Less Truth Mask has the solution for “ageless beauty”. They created the award winning TT Glacial Snow Algae & Hyaluronic Acid Bio Cellulose Mask using plant extract derived from the snowy mountains of Switzerland. The Snow Algae is an anti-ageing solution that optimises the skin's collagen production to restore youthfulness to the skin cells. Apply the mask after cleansing and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. The blue serum contained in the bio cellulose cloth is absorbed easily by the skin and helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles. 

Treat your skin with TT Glacial Snow Algae & Hyaluronic Acid Bio Cellulose Mask regularly for a younger complexion here for £7.90.

Finally, we love fruity masks and their scents, they remind us of warm weather and Summers in the sun. It’s never too early to start getting ready for Spring/Summer and we did it with the British brand Ooharr.

The range includes Fruity Magic, a rejuvenating mask and Juicy Burst, a nourishing cream mask. Fruity Magic uses Pomegranate along with ingredients such as Green Tea, Aloe, Honey, Vitamin A, C and E to soothe, regenerate and detoxify your skin. Juicy Burst utilises Orange, Lime, Cucumber and Calendula to refresh, soothe and create a clear complexion. Our complexions felt soft and flawless after leaving these masks on for 10 to 15 minutes.

Give your skin an antioxidant boost with Ooharr, and try the Fruity Magic or the Juicy Burst masks for £1.20 here each.

Anti Blemish Facial Cleansing Foam, Facial Toner & Facial Moisturiser - Metique

Ever had that feeling of frustration when you wake up to find unwanted break outs? Here at the Amazing Blog, we know how demoralising it is when dealing with acne-prone skin, so we are always excited to try out new products that claim to improve troubled skin.

The brand Metique were kind enough to send us their full 3 Step set which involves an Anti-Blemish Facial Cleansing Foam, Anti Blemish Facial Toner and an Anti Blemish Facial Moisturiser. Each of these products have an unique combination of plant based ingredients such as Tea Tree oil and Vitamin E. Metique aims to create products that are gentle on the skin whilst packing a punch with ingredients that work. Each product is suitable for all skin types and are extremely gentle to the complexion.

Cleansing properly is vital when dealing with acne and this cleansing foam is effective as well as at removing dirt, excess oil and make up. All you need is 1-2 pumps from the bottle, then simply massage over the face and neck and rinse off. The next step is the facial toner, which will refresh and soothe your skin, leaving the face moisturised and smooth. The final step is to moisturise your face and neck - this lightweight product combines copaiba balsam oil and macadamia which works well to hydrate and nourish stressed skin.

If you are struggling to combat acne-prone skin, try this full facial set here for £24.99. 

Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm - Nuxe

Here at The Amazing Blog, we always make sure that we care for our lips and ensure that they don't dry out during the Winter. We have recently discovered a miracle product to take our lipcare to the next level, and it comes from one of our all time favourite brands, Nuxe.

In the swathes of great products you can find at Nuxe, there is the multi-award winner Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm. This balm is the rescue solution to any dry or damaged lips. It contains 79.5% natural ingredients such as Sunflower Oil, Rosehip, and Sweet Almond Oil which give it a rich and hydrating texture. Honey is the star ingredient in the balm - it gives a rich colour, a delicate smell and excellent healing properties to the balm.

This lip balm has been created to nourish, repair, soothe, and protect your lips from any external aggressors. We suggest using it daily to preserve the nourishment it gives to the lips, and. we love to apply a thick layer before going to bed at night for an added hit of hydration.

Like most of Nuxe's products, the Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm is paraben-free and non-comedogenic. Moreover, Nuxe contributes to the protection of bees by sponsoring beehives and using honey in an ethical and responsible way.

Give your lips the sweetest treatment with the Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm by Nuxe here for £9.50.