ManCave Moisturiser

Since I work with a bunch of girls, I often get forced to try different kinds of skincare products for men. Well, I guess I shouldn’t say “forced”, since I will admit,  I have started to take a slight interest in my own skincare routine. All I hear day in and day out are beauty tips, so I’m guessing some of them are beginning to sink in. The one tip that has always been stressed is the importance of a good moisturiser. I just can’t seem to get that tip out of my head, so when ManCave Moisturiser arrived at The Amazing Blog office, I was eager to try it out.

I decided to use ManCave in the morning during usual skincare routine. After shaving and washing my face I used a small amount of the moisturiser on both my face and neck. The texture was nice and did not feel too heavy on my skin, which is one that thing that I absolutely hate. This moisturiser is designed to hydrate your skin, protect you from harmful UV rays and stimulate your skin with the help of caffeine. Although I did not notice the effects of the caffeine, the hydrating qualities were like nothing I had experienced. I found that this moisturiser not only made my skin feel great but it was so different from all the other beauty products that come through our office - I couldn’t help but fall in love with it. From its sports inspired packaging, witty product description as well as the results I received from it, the ManCave Moisturiser is definitely something I will continue to use.

If you are interested in getting your own ManCave Moisturiser, it's avaible on their website as well as your local Sainsbury’s for £9.50. And for all the ladies out there, this is a great gift for the men in your life. You may have to convince him to use it at first but once you do, he won't be able to stop.

Gavin Taylor Hair - Shampoo & Conditioner

There is nothing worse than those synthetic shampoos and conditioners that rid your hair of natural oils and leave your locks feeling dry and coarse. That’s why we here at The Amazing Blog love natural and chemical-free hair products. So when we received samples of Gavin Taylor Hair shampoo and conditioner, we knew we would be quite interested in what they had to offer. Although the samples only gave me enough product for a weekend getaway.

Gavin Taylor sent us both the Lavender & Geranium and Camomile & Lemon Shampoo as well as the Frankincense & Sage Conditioner  - all of which are designed for naturally fine or oily hair. The Camomile & Lemon Shampoo was my favourite: combining English Camomile and Sicilian Lemon in perfect harmony. I found this remedy to rejuvenate both the balance and shine to my dull, product laden hair. And similarly, the sage in the conditioner naturally energizes dull, limp (and in my case: over worked) hair. The scent of each product was delightful and refreshing. All Gavin Taylor products are natural - free from parabens and synthetic foaming agents (SLS). Instead, their shampoo range contains Oxygenated Aloe Vera wheat proteins that gently moisturise your hair by locking in natural proteins and protecting it from external damage. While I only was only able to squeeze out a few trials, I can confirm all these attributes.

The natural elements, cosmetic benefits, and refreshing scents of these Gavin Taylor Shampoos and Conditioners are quite enticing. This brand has created a wonderful product that surely won't damage your hair or the environment. At £14 per a bottle, the price is a bit steep but well worth it. This is definitely a product I will purchase, and you can too on their website. Recommended.

Hope's Relief - Goats Milk Body Wash

Since I can remember I’ve always struggled with my skin due to its sensitivity towards almost everything that touches it. When I was a very little girl, I would go to the beach with my parents and take a dip; my mum would then wrap me with my soft and cute towel and five minutes later... my skin would be bright red, itchy and my 5-year-old-self would scratch it with no mercy.

When I got a bit older, my skin’s sensitivity grew even bigger and I suffered from dermatitis on my forearms constantly. I visited my dermatologist regularly and he would always recommend me a specific oat based and soap-free body wash and body lotion. Things changed when I hit 16, my skin grew thicker and stronger and for a few years my dermatitis disappeared. Nowadays, dermatitis shows up very rarely on my forearms, it would itch like hell, but after two days it would stop – leaving my forearms dry and flaky. I blame genetics – thanks dad for giving me this delicate and thin skin, I blame you.

Two weeks ago dermatitis decided to bother me again for a whole week – my forearms would itch like nothing else. With the years, I’ve learnt not to scratch (or even touch) my skin when it’s this angry. The Amazing Blog came across with the chance of reviewing Hope's Relief’s Goats Milk Body Wash – my Managing Editor Edwina, left this gem of a body wash in my desk for me to try. Perfect timing… and product.

Hope's Relief’s Goats Milk Body Wash is a pure and natural product that has been proven to be perfect for dry sensitive skins, especially skins prone to eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. Skin Relief’s only uses 100% pure Goats Milk to manufacture this product – it’s full of Vitamins, Nutrients and Proteins and naturally occurring Triglycerides. This truly effective Goats Milk Body Wash is also suitable for those with acne prone skin, as the proteins in Goats Milk kill acne producing bacteria too!

Hope's Relief’s Goats Milk Body Wash is free of chemical additives and preservatives and reduces the risk of irritation or allergic reactions.

Overall, this Body Wash is a true winner for me – it soothes my skin, cleanses very gently and smells clean and a bit sweet – nothing too overpowering, which is perfect. I will definitely repurchase another bottle when I run out of the one I am currently using.

You can purchase this Body Wash on Healthy House for £11.40.

Attitude Certified Eco-Friendly Body Wash and Body Lotion

We here at The Amazing Blog are big fans of anything that is eco-friendly or free of any harmful chemicals. We find this extremely important because as the skin is the largest organ in the body it  absorbs whatever we apply -  so in our view it’s vital that we make sure that whatever we use, it contains safe and healthy ingredients. When we found Attitude Body Wash and Body Lotion, we knew we had found something special. Attitude a brand which originates from Canada, contains no harmful chemicals or ingredients and is completely natural carbon-neutral and eco-friendly; so of course these products immediately caught our eye. What they are extremely keen to point out is that their products are free from the dreaded 1,4 Dioxaine and Ethylene Oxide; basically they have created ALL their products to be free from any 'known' harmful chemicals.

I decided to use the Revival Body Wash and Daily Moisturiser Body Lotion in place of usual body wash and lotion. The body wash has a nice, gentle 'sea breezy' scent  and a good smooth texture that had the perfect amount of slip without leaving a residue. Revival Body Wash left me feeling fresh, clean and suitably moisurised with its citrusy smelling lotion.  I always think that the smell of my body lotion determines the sort of day ahead I'll have... i.e. citrusy smell puts a spring in my step where as something lavender calms and keeps my head clear for those all important meetings.  With this I truly felt quite zingy and could not have imagined a happier, and better smelling, way to start my day. Both of these products allowed me to pamper myself in the most natural and gentle way possible and still left me feeling clean and moisturised.

For more information on these eco-friendly and all natural products, you can go to their website. Their prices range from an affordable £5 to £8  for a generous sized 355ml bottle, and a list of shops to purchase their products at can be found on their website as well. We think that these products are unisex so nice to be able to 'share' these with your boyfriend/partner too - big plus point having less clutter in the bathroom!  Attitude Brand Revival Body Wash and Daily Moisturiser Body Lotion help you feel clean and refreshed all over, in the most natural way possible.

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