Tanning Feature: Friday Favourites

The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of your sun-kissed skin. Some times a tan be be the best accessory so we at The Amazing Blog, have rounded up our favourites of the latest products and accessories we recommend trying; Crazy Angel, Bronzie , Minetan and Sunkissed. 

Gilded Goddess is a self- tan dry oil, the oil is paraben and mineral oil free and has a creamy moisturising feel, ensuring a long lasting, radiant tan, leaving skin soft and luminous, it's also enhanced by the product’s revolutionary vegetan premium formula. The dry-oil glides easily onto skin, is quick drying and is easy to apply, we recommend applying to clean dry skin and wait between 4-6 hours before washing. Surprisingly the fragrance smells devilishly good, which is hard to find in self-tanning products.

Get the perfect tanning result for by Crazy Angel’s available to purchase for £16.20 here.

Tired of streaky fake tan, or find it hard to tan your back? We know this struggle all too well! That’s why we were really excited when we had the chance to try the Got Your Back from Bronzie.

The revolutionary accessory will help you to tan your whole back and body with ease. How does it work? It has two mitt ends, which will help to speed up your tanning time as well as allowing you to get to those hard to reach areas. Inside each mitt are gloves which means no more orange hands! In addition to halving your tanning time, this luxurious accessory is washable & reusable.

We think that Got Your Back will be every fake-tanner’s must have accessory and it is available here for £14.99.

A green tan is not exactly the look most people go for, but the Onyx foam in the original shade by MineTan uses a green base to achieve a dark olive brown finish. If you're in need of a quick fix but still want a natural colour then MineTan’s foams are what you need, their super quick formulas mean you can choose what shade you wish to be. Ranging from a light ash to a dark chocolate shade, you can rinse the formula off in 1-3 hours depending on how dark you want to go. The foam is really easy to apply and the immediate colour means you can ensure it is steak free. It has no scent and the Original green tone means you don't need to worry about any orange streaks.

All you need to do is #MineTan on Instagram to be amazed at the results, you can purchase the Original shade here for £16.95

The final product is instant tanning product by the brand Sunkissed. This tanning gel from Sunkissed works with your skins undertone to create a natural beautiful glow which can be washed off at the end of the day. The self tan comes in two different tones; a warm skin tone and a cool skin tone, which you can choose from. This product is a water resistant gel formula and it's very easy to use as it glides onto the skin and absorbs quickly. It also contains aloe vera and vitamin E unlike some tanning products out there this product doesn't have the fake tan smell, it smells delicious. 

If you want a natural sun-kissed look this is the product for you can purchase the Warm Skin Tone Tan  here for £4.99 and the Cool Skin Tone Tan here for £4.99. 

Foot products - Friday Favourites

Here at The Amazing Blog, we feature a lot of products that pay particular attention to the face or body. However, we thought it was about time we share our pick of the latest in feet products, because they are far too often forgotten!

As much as we hate to admit, feet can get a little worse for wear during sandal season. This is where the Natural Deodorant from Salt of the Earth comes in handy! It is a natural spray containing aloe vera, willow bark and radish root that is designed specifically for the feet. the spray offers long lasting odour protection, so whether you're spending your day sweating in the office or sunbathing on the beach you can be confident your free from odour- dont sweat it!

For fresh smelling feet all day long you can find Salt of the Earth here for £5.99.

For an all-natural, allergy friendly foot cream, the OliveAll Natural foot cream with Aloe Vera is the perfect fit. Made from organic olive oil produced on the Mediterranean island of Crete, this cream offers a natural solution to dry feet and also has an antiperspirant effect, a tweist on the original this version adds aloe vera for a cooling effect. The website suggests to apply before bed and you'll wake up with super soft pleasent smelling feet.

Enjoy the benefits of organic olive oil from OliveAll Natural here from £6.99.

For a locally-made product for your feet, look no further than Potionshop’s Organic Foot Cream. This product was shortlisted on the mother and baby's beauty awards 2016, it's Infused with peppermint, lemongrass and avocado, this cream will leave your feet feeling soothed and perfectly soft. This cream is particularly strong and can really help with cracked soles, improving circulation and leaves a fresh scent.

Refresh those hard working soles with Potionshop here for £12.

For a spa experience in your own home, the iMantara Siamese Sole Foot Scrub and Foot Lotion are the perfect pair. Featuring Thai Plai oil, the Scrub buffs and heals dry, cracked feet for sandal ready heels with a floral scent. While the Lotion, containing Coconut oil to moisturise, Camphor to soothe and Tea Tree to provide anti-fungal benefits, whilst energising and cooling skin for long-lasting results.

Add a touch of Thai luxury to your beauty regime with iMantara here, with the Scrub for £12.95 and the Lotion for £12.95.

Travel Set - Friday Favourites

Finally, it’s the summer holiday! We have waited the whole year for this moment. Yet, here at the Amazing Blog, summer doesn’t mean it is time for us to slack off. That’s why we have compiled a special collection of products for you that we think are absolute essentials for your summer holiday.

We know that at the beginning of summer all anyone can think about is getting that perfect tan but your skin has yet to see the sun. For that reason, we were really excited to discover Marc Inbane’s glamorous Travel Set, which includes a luxury hand-made clutch, a natural tanning spray of 50ml, and a kabuki brush. The brush is included to make the application process of the spray tan easier, especially when applying it to the contours of your face.

For your convenience, the tanning spray is fast-drying and leaves no marks or streaks. It is also safe to use frequently so that you can maintain your golden skin for however long you please. Another great trait is that it is enriched with nourishing vegetable-based ingredients, such as, Aloë Vera and Ginkgo. However, the highlight of this travel set is the astounding brush, designed by a team of leading professional make-up artists, that everyone passionate about beauty needs to own. It is suitable for all skin types, does not lose its bristles, and is multifunctional i.e. you can apply foundation with it too. Look bikini ready before you’ve even been in one with this tanning travel set for £32.50 here.

Who wants to pay for overweight-luggage? No one! Take some weight off your luggage by travelling with the ‘Holiday in Greece’ travel set from Korres, which is suitable for cabin luggage too. The set includes two unique shower gels, one with a Basil Lemon scent, and the other Guava Guayaba. These gels have a long-lasting moisturising affect, as they contain wheat proteins that create a defensive film on the skin. 

There is also two moisturising body milks with the same scents that are enriched with vitamins and skin energy boosting agents. Finally, to top it all off there is one gentle, Aloë and Ditanny, shampoo for normal hair that is suitable for everyday use.

Try the ‘Holiday in Greece’ set here for £19.

After you’ve applied your fresh new tan, you cannot just neglect the part of you that everybody can always see: Your hands! Thankfully, we came across the Lily of the Valley manicure collection from Heathcote & Ivory that comes with a full-sized hand cream, cuticle cream, and a nail file. Not to mention the cute keepsake tin that all the products come in. 

All the products included in this set have no artificial colours and are paraben free. With the crisp, sweet pea-citrus scent inspired by romance, this manicure collection has a seamless summery smell perfect for when you are on holiday.

Achieve a flawless manicure for £11 here.

Prodigieux Shower Oil - Nuxe

At The Amazing Blog, we think there is nothing better after a long day than a warm shower. To enhance the experience we love to use products that leave us feeling pampered and smelling luxuriously sweet.

That is why we were so excited when we received another highly anticipated package from Nuxe: the Prodigieux Shower Oil. The Shower Oil features the signature Huile Prodigieuse fragrance by Nuxe, with a touch of gold shimmer to add a satin glow to your skin. Suitable for all skin types, everyone can enjoy that post-spa feeling and benefit from a product that is both paraben-free and developed from natural ingredients. The product forms a silk-like lather when applied with a touch of water, providing a lovely clean and a glorious scent on the skin.
 
Add a touch of opulence to your shower routine with Nuxe Prodigieux Shower Oil, available here for £10.

Lily of the Valley Bathing Flowers – Heathcote & Ivory

Having a bad day? Need to relax? After a long day at work the best way to relax is to treat yourself. We at the Amazing Blog think that personal wellbeing is of the utmost importance, which is why we were very happy when we had the chance to try the Lily of the Valley bathing flowers by Heathcote & Ivory.

Perfect for the summer, the Lily of the Valley fragrance of the bathing flowers gives a sweet fresh scent. Close your eyes as you bathe and it will give you the impression that you are in a woodland glade! In addition to the captivating floral-scent, these bathing flowers add a touch of colour to your bath with their decorative design of delicate soap flowers. Now that you, like us, have fallen in love with the prospect, you’ll want to know how to use it! Tear 5-6 petals from a flower and put it under warm water. You can also try mixing the petals of different flowers together to make your own scent.

Bring romance and colour to your bath for £10 here.