Silk Shimmer Body Lotion by Sasy n Savy

Today at The Amazing Blog we are delighted to share with you our little beauty secret for the festive season. Sasy n Savy’s Silk Shimmer Body Lotion, which is our must-try product and a recommendation for any beauty enthusiasts. In one quick glide, it takes your look from day to night making it an even more sophisticated one. For those of you who don't know, Sasy n Savy is cruelty free and an Australian owned company that utilise the unique Australian plants, herbs and flower extracts. There are no harmful chemicals, colours, preservatives or synthetic ingredients. They are also formulated without animal testing or animal ingredients.

The Silk Shimmer Body Lotion is designed to nourish and soften skin while adding a soft shimmery glow. The lotion is enriched with a plethora of natural ingredients including aloe vera, grass lilly, lavender, rose geranium oil, Kakadu plum extract, hibiscus extract and vitamin C. Together this collection of delicious sun-kissed ingredients, intensely moisturises the skin giving a boost to even the palest of complexions.  What makes this body lotion different are the unique micro-fine glimmer pigments that leave the skin positively glistening.  

The light consistency of this product applies gracefully onto the skin and quickly absorbs. The lotion has a gentle lingering floral scent that stays on the skin throughout the day and night. This Silk Shimmer body lotion is magical; it made our limbs and décolletage look more beautiful and glowing than a Twilight vampire in the sunlight! We jest; no honestly, this lotion is a brilliant addition to in your dressing table. Not only is Silk Shimmer Body Lotion perfect for the festive season but also throughout the year, as it will instantly add a little touch of je-ne-sais-quoi to your look. If you'd like to purchase this glamorous body lotion, it is available here for Aus $55.00.

Korres Yoghurt Range – Shower Gel, Hand Cream, Body Milk, Body Butter

Korres is one of our favourite brands. For those of you who don't know, it's a Greek company, so it seems to make sense that they have now incorporated nutritious Greek yoghurt into their new range of bodycare products. All these Korres Yoghurt bodycare, have a gorgeous fresh and clean scent in a rich and creamy formula that pampers and hydrates the skin. If you are a regular reader, you'll know that we at The Amazing Blog love natural beauty products, and this range has suitably impressed us. Korres bodycare is firmly rooted in natural ingredients, and they even quotes the exact rations of what is natural i.e:  The Body Butter which is 94.4%, the Body Milk  92.6%, the Showergel 86.4% and the Hand Cream with 88.9%. All products are suitable for vegetarians and dermatologically tested too.

The Body Butter is rich in shea butter and avocado, almond and sunflower oils. It also contains guava, an excellent source of vitamin C for collagen synthesis, and quince extract which is good for softening and restructuring. The Body Milk, while thinner in consistency, is still deeply moisturising. It is enriched with almond oil, active aloe, shea butter and provitamin B5 all to nourish the skin. Almond oil is hailed for its anti-inflammatory and soothing effects, while aloe vera is well-known for its medicinal healing and cell regeneration properties. Shea butter, one of our favourite ingredients, is also renowned for its hydrating and softening effects.

The Hand Cream boasts similar ingredients, with the addition of calendula for repairing cracked skin. It feels luxuriously thick and creamy, but absorbs quickly which we love. The Showergel is creamy and foamy with wheat proteins and althea extract to help maintain skin’s natural moisture levels. The additions of vitamins C and E, zinc and antioxidant enzymes are great to boost the skin’s immune system. We think this range is perfect for protecting your skin in these cold winter months. Purchase the Korres Yoghurt range online at Feel Unique here, or in-store and online at Debenhams, Marks & Spencer and  Liberty London. These products range in price from £8 - £12.50.

Sun Screen Velvet Body/ Face lotion SPF 50+ by Frezyderm

It’s December; it’s snowy and freezing outside and we at The Amazing Blog just like you love the Christmas holidays with all the festive spirit.  However, we also can’t help thinking about jumping on a plane and getting away from it all. Whether you're off skiing on ice-capped mountains or sunbathing in warmer climes, those of you who are lucky enough are no doubt going to be upping your tan game.  Today is one of our #amazingfinds which we think you're really going to thank us for. See the below, with two of our must-have SPF skincare products from Frezyderm.

If you're going to a beach this Christmas, then Frezyderm’s Sun Screen Velvet Body Lotion SPF 50+ is the one for you, allowing you to tan without damage. This sun screen is an innovative product that provides very high protection, this is formulated with a new velvet technology that dries matte and leaves skin velvety soft and non-oily. Enriched with botanical ingredients, including rosemary leaf extract and sunflower oil, the sunscreen protects skin from UV damage and prevents skin from photo ageing. They claim that their sunscreen is protective enough for even the most sun-sensitive of skins. Application should be 20-30 mins before sun exposure and then reapplied again every 2 hours, or immediately after swimming. 

The brand has also developed a specific sun protection for the face, Sun Screen Velvet Face SPF 50+ with the innovative second skin technology giving the skin a comfortable matte texture with protection for up to 6 hours. Not only does this sun screen act as a sun protection product, but it also absorbs sebum and smoothes the appearance of lines and wrinkles. We think it's pretty amazing, as it glides on smoothly, is invisible and water resistant; making it in our view perfect for a beach day or a pool party. Best of all is that it works as a brilliant primer under tinted foundation or make up. We are not the only ones loving this product. It was awarded the Best Beauty Breakthrough Award by Amazing PR's client The Beauty Shortlist Awards in 2017. Both products are parabens free and you can purchase the body sun screen here for £20.50 and the face sunscreen here for £18.99.

Christmas Stockings Fillers

For the last post of our Special Christmas Week, we are going to talk about stocking fillers. No matter our age, we're always so excited to find out what Father Christmas put in our beautiful stockings. While we love those little, fun and cute gifts, it can sometimes be difficult to find great stockings ideas for less than £15. We at The Amazing Blog have racked our brains and looked for the best stockings fillers at a reasonable price.

Let’s start with Heathcote and Ivory Gardeners Tree Tidings; this little gift set contains two hand creams and a Relax bath tablet. The shea butter hand cream as its name suggests made with shea butter(obviously) but also with other essential oils including lemon, orange and peppermint. This beautiful mix makes a highly nourishing hand cream. While the shea butter cream has a zesty and fresh scent, the Hedgerow hand cream has more of a fruity smell thanks to the blend of rhubarb, blackberry and elderflower extracts included in the formula. Together these ingredients intensely hydrate hands leaving them softer and smoother. Enriched with chamomile, lavender, eucalyptus and rosemary the bath tablets is the ideal product to help you relax while bathing. All made without Parabens and Sulphates. You can purchase the Gardeners Tree Tidings here for £6.00.

The festive period is the opportunity for us all to look at our best. With Christmas dinners and New Year events, we all like to shine bright and to have our party looks on point. And what better way to complement a look than a beautiful nail polish. A lovely and shiny nail polish is the little detail that instantly completes a look. Le Mini Macaron’s Mini Petit Bouquets nail polish set with their pretty pastel shades might just be the perfect trio for nail polishes lovers. The set contains three nail polishes including lavender; a pale purple, Rose pale; a pastel pink and wildflower a grey nail lacquer with blue hues. These nude and pastel shades will bring a modern and elegant touch to your look. Le Mini Bouquets nail polish set is available here for £24.99.

Christmas is the time to be merry, eat great food and drink delicious tipples. However, as years pass by, we start getting bored of the usual tastes and flavours. For those who like us want to add a little twist to their tipples, Popaball has created the Popaball Bursting Juice bubbles for Gin, Prosecco and Vodka. The Blueberry and Lemon Bursting Juice Bubbles for Gin, with its sweet and zesty taste instantly add a burst of sweetness and juiciness to your drink. The Apple & Cherry Bubbles for Vodka, (our favourite) taste delightfully good; the sensation of the Popaballs bursting in the mouth is just incredible; it brings drinking Vodka to a whole new level. The Shimmer Blueberry Bubbles for Prosecco is ideal to add a little touch of glam in your prosecco. Just add the blueberry bubbles and the shimmering liquid, watch the sparkle forms and enjoy the fruity taste.  The bubbles are suitable for vegetarians. You can purchase all the Popaballs from Cotswold Trading. See here for the bubbles for Gin £3.79, the bubbles for Vodka here for £3.79 and the shimmer bubbles for prosecco here for £4.49. Guaranteed to add a bit of an extra 'fizz' to your Christmas tipple!

We at The Amazing Blog appreciate a warm and relaxing bath once in a while. And when we do so, we love using the most calming and beautifully scented bath products. Sloane Home excel in the art of making stunning bath salts. Our preferred ones remain the Lady Grey, bath salts with a zesty and fresh perfume, the Topiary Garden, is a more floral and classic scent and the Rose Garden has a sensual and luxurious fragrance. All bath salts are made with Dead Sea salts well known for its therapeutic properties. The bath salts help you relax by easing muscles and uplifting the spirit. There are nothing more agreeable than soaking in a warm and welcoming bath after a long day and these fantastic bath salts from Sloane home are just what you need. Purchase the bath salts here for £16.50 each.

Hang on a minute you really thought that we would give you some stockings fillers tips without including one treat? Come on you should know better, we here at The Amazing Blog can’t resist the temptation of delicious and savoury candies. Our addiction of this season is The Fudge Kitchen award-winning sliders; the brand specialised in making gourmet handmade fudges, its sliders include six fudges with three different flavours. The Gin Selection pack include two Bitter Orange and Cubeb Gin, two Juniper and Kaffir Lime Dry Gin and two Sloe Gin fudge. This box with its popping and rich flavours will ravish your delicate palate. The Salted Selection include Isle of Sky Salted caramel fudges, Cornish Smoked salted Maple fudges, and Maldon Sea Salted Chocolate fudges. These fudges are at the same time creamy, sweet and smooth. The sea salts included in the recipes add a little touch of zest and crunch that balances perfectly well with the sweetness of the other ingredients. You can purchase Fudge Kitchen's Salted fudges and Gin fudges here for £8.00 each.

The Scottish Fine Soap Company- Au Lait Hand & Nail Cream

Hands are probably one of the most exposed, over-worked and forgotten about parts of the body; but here at The Amazing Blog we like to take great care of them! Hand creams are always visible on our desks and as a team we're all in agreement that it's our office essential. We like to ensure that our hard working hands have the hydration they need throughout our busy day. The Scottish Fine Soaps Au Lait Hand and Nail Cream, we discovered recently and think it's a must-try product for our fellow beauty enthusiasts.

Scottish Fine Soaps is a family business company that was created over 40 years ago. They specialise in producing bath and body products with the highest-quality ingredients. Their Au Lait collection has a key ingredient of organic milk is to date their best-selling range. The Au Lait Hand & Nail Cream's unique formula contains water, cocoa seed butter and non-fat dry milk. Cocoa seed butter is well known for its deep nourishing and healing properties which provides the hands with deep hydration whilst improving their appearance.

This Hand & Nail Cream did everything it promised, it kept our hands feeling smoother, healthier and softer. Despite its rich consistency this Hand & Nail Cream is not at all sticky, it is easily applied and quickly absorbed. The product is long-lasting, smells good and leaves hands delicately fragranced. In our view, this is the ideal cream for rewarding any hard-working hands. Purchase the Au Lait Hand & Nail  Cream here for £8.99.