Melvita - Nectar Pur Purifying Cleansing Gel

Here at The Amazing Blog, we admire companies that are truly committed to helping our planet. One such brand, Melvita, was founded by Bernard Chevilliat, biologist and bee keeper, in order to develop organic skincare without any harsh chemicals. In addition to natural products, Melvita also uses recyclable packaging and sustainable business practices, making their company as eco-friendly as can be. Melvita believes in putting nature at the heart of all their products, and they really won our hearts with their organic ethos, so we were thrilled to try out their Nectar Pur Purifying Cleansing Gel.

Suited to combination and oily complexions, the gel has a light but energizing scent and felt really refreshing on my skin. One or two pumps of the gel turns into a good amount of foam, so a little goes a long way! As I washed my face, I found that it tingled a bit, and I could really feel the gel working deep into my skin to get rid of oils and other impurities. After rinsing my face with water, I was pleased to discover that it did not dry out my skin like other cleansers sometimes do. Containing peppermint hydrolat, wasabi extract and birch sap to purify and help balance the skin, I felt fresh faced and revitalised after using this invigorating gel cleanser. With an atmosphere full of impurities that I'm desperate to wash away at the end of the day, it's the perfect companion for a working city girl.

All Nectar Pur products are dermatologically tested and are organically certified by Ecocert Greenlife. You can purchase Nectar Pur Purifying Cleansing Gel here for £16.

The Gentle-Man Range

As I often mention, being the only man in the office certainly has its perks, especially when male grooming products arrive!  Lucky for me, Paul Byrne at The Gentle-Man Range understands my love for ‘Great British’ skincare and sent The Amazing Blog his entire selection, including the Body Wash, Moisturiser, Post Shave Balm, Shave Cream, Face Wash and Eau De Toilette. Made from natural ingredients and excluding parabens and MITs, The Gentle-Man Range products leave skin feeling smooth and clean, just as a gentleman should be.

Keeping scents delicate, all of The Gentle-Man Range includes unique yet masculine extracts such as sandalwood, black pepper, pomegranate and lemongrass. Though I enjoyed using the entire line, I found the Eau De Toilette most pleasing. This masculine cologne incorporates the sensual extract of lavender with accents of lemon, black pepper, moss and musk to maintain a subtle yet manly scent. It has such a spectacular aroma that I had to fight off the girls in the office; they wanted to keep the Eau De Toilette for themselves! You can find The Gentle-Man Range Eau De Toilette here for £30.

Also, from the perspective of a designer, I particularly enjoy the packaging of The Gentle-Man Range. The natural beige coloured boxes correlate with the natural ingredients used in the products, while bright colour accents coordinate with the primary scent of each item. The packaging of the Pomegranate Face Wash, for example, highlights the scent with an accent of maroon. I also love that the tubes inside the boxes are sleek and black. It’s like they’re demanding to be outside the cabinet and on top of the counter.

The entire range including Body Wash, Moisturiser, Post Shave Balm, Shave Cream, Face Wash and Eau De Toilette can be purchased here, prices ranging from £13 to £30.

Jane Scrivner – Expert Eye Duo

These days, a full night’s sleep is a rarity for me, so I am often plagued with tired, puffy eyes. So we at The Amazing Blog were happy to discover the new Expert Eye Duo by Jane Scrivner. Consisting of the Ultra Hydrating Eye Masque and Eye Firming Concentrate, the Expert Eye Duo combines the qualities of these two powerful products to help reduce fine lines and refresh the skin around the eye area.

The duo contains a product for both day and night, alleviating fatigued eyes around the clock. The Eye Firming Concentrate contains apricot, calendula and eye bright, helping to tone the skin around the delicate eye area. Applied to a clean face before bed, the serum worked wonders while I got my beauty sleep. The oily consistency is a rare quality in a product specifically targeted at the eyes, but I was delighted to find that it wasn’t at all greasy, and really helped to nurture my skin. The Ultra Hydrating Eye Masque contains oatmeal, white birch, eye bright and shea butter to nourish the skin around the eyes. Perfect to use in the morning, it is designed to reduce dark circles and wake-up tired eyes. A rich cream, it really worked to plump up the dehydrated skin around my eyes, leaving me looking alert and awake for the day ahead. You can use these products separately or together to rejuvenate your eyes! The Eye Expert Duo is available here for £72.

Timeless Truth – BioCellulose Apple Stem Cell Collagen Mask

Here at The Amazing Blog, we love a good face mask. So when The Beauty Masks, sent us their Timeless Truth BioCellulose Apple Stem Cell Collagen Mask to try out, we couldn’t wait to give it a go! Part of the brands innovative BioCellulose series, the mask promises the best in hydration and anti-ageing, using state of the art ingredients that mimic the actions of human stem cells.

As a sheet mask, it couldn’t be simpler to use. You apply it after cleansing and leave it to work its magic for 15-20 minutes. After that, you just massage in any excess residue, and you’re left with fresh feeling, hydrated skin. The mask is packed with highly active ingredients which work in synergy with your own skin. Swiss Apple Stem Cells work in the same way as our own, helping to nourish the skin and combat signs of aging, and Marine Collagen is a great ingredient for locking in moisture and renewing elasticity. We’re not really clear on the science, but I can tell you that it works. After use, my skin felt intensely hydrated, plumped and firm. Working the excess into my skin was also a lovely excuse for giving myself a little facial massage, and who doesn’t love that!

Suitable for all skin types, Timeless Truth recommend using the mask 3 to 4 times a week.  Available singularly for £7.95 here, or in a box of 5 for £38.50 here, the mask is perfect for those with dehydrated, lacklustre complexions, or those who simply want a little facial pick-me-up. After all, an apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Essential Care – Odylique Spot-on Serum

For those of you who read The Amazing Blog often, I’m sure you have recognised our love for Essential Care products.  Their devotion to providing the ‘purest skincare on earth’ guarantees raw and natural ingredients suitable for the most sensitive skin (which we believe is key to any skin care regime).  To kick off 2014, Essential Care introduced their Odylique Spot-on Serum to repair the worst skin blemishes.

Essential Care skincare products use the science of plants to repair skin.  Some of their most effective formulations are based on organic herbs, plant oils and other natural ingredients. The Odylique Spot-on Serum aids in the healing of blemishes, breakouts, minor skin damage, stings and bites. It works to clear skin with 100% organic ingredients like rejuvenating aloe vera and soothing calendula, whilst  natural extracts of lavender, tea tree and echinacea leave behind a fresh scent.  I personally have very fair skin, so even the most miniscule blemish is clearly visible.  After a single use of the serum, I noticed that my problem spots were far less red and barely even noticeable!  The Spot-on Serum is also the optimal size to fit in your handbag.  The largest tube is 60ml, which is still small enough for on-the-go use.  As I often discover a very noticeable blemish after I've left the house, I find the Spot-on Serum is the perfect remedy for when I'm out and about.  Pop a 60ml tube of Odylique Spot-on Serum in your handbag today to start clearing blemishes. You can get it here for only £15.