SKN-RG PRO - Eye Reviver Brightener & Revitalise Serum

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We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: all of us at The Amazing Blog are passionate about bee welfare. And having had the pleasure of sampling SKN-RG before, we know that they share our enthusiasm. With direction from Chinese medicine and Buddhist teachings, the brand focuses on apiary cultivation when harvesting ingredients for their products. Honey, beeswax, pollen, you name it – if it’s bee, it’s 'bee-autiful'. So when they sent us a couple of their Sknrg PRO products to try, we were buzzing with anticipation.

The Sknrg PRO range features five corrective serums, each designed to target a different concern. Of the five, we were given the chance to try the Eye Reviver Brightener and RevitaliseAge Defy Serum, and we were really impressed with the results. Presented in innovative syringe style packaging, both products contain Hyaluronic Acid, fantastic for plumping and hydrating our skin. As well as this, the Eye Brightener is filled with specially selected bee hive products that work to repair damaged tissue. Its gel-like texture had a superb cooling effect, leaving me feeling fresh and rejuvenated. The Revitalise Serum includes natural peptides, helping to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, as well as Sea Kelp Extract and Black Tea Ferment to prolong our new youthful glow. The serum goes on quite thick, but blends to a soft, silky finish, making it a great base for make-up. Both products have a deliciously sweet, natural scent and feel wonderful on the skin, into which they absorbed with impressive speed.

Highly commended in Natural Health Magazine's 2014 Beauty Awards, b2 has always been a hit here at The Amazing Blog. Both the Eye Reviver Brightener and Revitalise Serum are available to buy here for £35 and £40 respectively, along with the rest of the b2 Sknrg PRO range. If you fancy something a little different, but equally bee friendly, have a look at our posts on the b2 Pro Oil and Pro Serum, or Sknrg Enzyme Kit.

Kahina - Night Cream

We here at The Amazing Blog appreciate the importance of a great nightly skincare routine. A collection of products that work to repair and nourish your skin whilst your body is recharging are an essential part of any beauty regime. So when Kahina sent us a pot of their moisturising Night Cream, we couldn’t wait until bedtime to try it out. Named after an Ancient Moroccan queen and prophetess, we’re glad to see that Kahina used her divine talents to deliver us superb organic skincare.

Containing two of nature’s most potent anti-aging ingredients, red wine grapes and Argan Oil, the Kahina Night Cream has a luxuriously thick, creamy texture, ideal for reclaiming a youthful visage while you slumber. It glides on after cleansing for rich hydration that doesn’t feel at all heavy, melting into the skin really quickly. Upon application, we found the naturally scented cream to have a decadent feel and fragrance. The luxurious lotion leaves a freshly moisturised feeling that sticks around for quite some time, an aspect that we really enjoyed. Although the cream has a strong aroma, when applied, it becomes a lot more subtle, emitting a soothing scent perfect for bedtime wear.

Suitable for night time use only, it gives skin a huge moisture boost, with the Argan Oil’s Vitamin E bringing back elasticity and reducing those fine lines that pester us so much. The cream works its magic during the night, leaving skin soft and nourished well into the following day. So, like Kahina herself, we foresee hydrated, younger and more beautiful skin in your future. The Kahina Night Cream is available to buy exclusively in store at Fenwicks for £85.

Therapi - Rose Otto Honey Gel Cleanser

As many of you already know, we at The Amazing Blog have a bit of a penchant for bees. Their vital contribution to nature’s equilibrium and their ability to produce a plethora of natural ingredients make them, in our humble opinion, the most remarkable of insects. One of their coveted creations, honey, has had a big hand in the making of one of our favourite beauty brands, Therapi. We have previously reviewed and loved the range here, but today I want to tell you about their magnificent Honey Gel Cleanser, which I was persuaded to try.

I must explain, I’m not the sort of girl who ‘washes’ her face. Perhaps it’s my loathing of the hard London water or my fear of getting that unpleasant tightening effect. I’m strictly a cream cleanser and toner kinda girl. End of. However after meeting Tanya Hawkes (the founder of Therapi), she very gently coaxed me into trying their Rose Otto Honey Gel Cleanser, promising me that it wouldn’t dry out my skin – and who was I to say no? Therapi pride themselves in their ability to produce quality, organic skincare, and their simple collection of products provides a no-nonsense approach that we at The Amazing Blog are hugely appreciative of. This Rose Otto Honey Gel Cleanser is a fantastic natural way to clear away daily grime. A golden elixir that has plenty of slip when diluted with water, you very gently massage into the skin and then wash away. And Tanya was right that, unlike other gel cleansers that I’ve tried, it truly didn’t leave my skin feeling tight and stretched at all. Its combination of natural and beneficial ingredients (yukka extract for removing impurities, honey to nourish, and rose otto to rejuvenate) left my complexion feeling clean, supple and fresh.

Housed in sophisticated white glass bottle with pump, it was a dream to use and has been part of my morning shower routine. I think it will be a long time until I’m out of the honeymoon phase with the Rose Otto Honey Gel Cleanser. It is available to buy at Being Content, here for £25.

Yin Yang Skincare - Skincare To Go

With summer just around the corner, we’re all readying ourselves for that highly anticipated holiday. So here at The Amazing Blog, we were delighted to discover Yin Yang Skincare, a natural, plant based brand who offer Skincare To Go - the perfect little trio of products for popping in your hand luggage. Consisting of three 10ml tubes that cover all your skincare needs, the set comes handily encased in a clear zip lock bag, so it’s really as easy as throwing it in your bag and heading out the door! Always on the look out for great travel skincare, we were interested to see how these dainty little products fared.

The kit includes a Skin Cleanser, Natural Moisturiser and Gold Defence moisturising lotion. Paraben free, and bursting with natural ingredients, each product has a plethora of benefits. The Skin Cleanser contains a gentle emulsion of Spring Water, Witch Hazel and Coconut Oil, which, when combined with slightly acidic Sweet Orange Oil, works nicely to cleanse and gently exfoliate the skin and left me feeling really fresh faced. The light Natural Moisturiser also contains the brand’s staple ingredients, Coconut Oil and Witch Hazel, as well as Apple Cider Vinegar, which act together to lock in moisture and balance the skin’s pH, without leaving any of that horrid greasy feeling. The standout product for me is the Gold Defence Lotion. Boasting Wheatgerm Oil, rich in Vitamin E, as its main ingredient, I found it to be intensely nourishing and soothing. When paired with a beautiful lavender and orange scent, it makes for a perfect holiday product that's sure to become a fixture in my hand luggage. Suitable for both face and body, Yin Yang Skincare claim that athletes favour this versatile lotion for protecting their skin from the elements. Here at The Amazing Blog, we don’t tend to subject ourselves to many adverse weather conditions, but I’m happy to trust their word!

With a brand ethos that reflects their name, Yin Yang’s mini products definitely do balance and help to perfect the skin. The Skincare To Go set is available to buy from their website, here, for the very reasonable price of £4.50. It’s worth stocking up for your summer holiday, or simply just grabbing a kit in order to trial their full size products.

Marlenha – Fresh Dew Body Butter & Flourish Moisturiser

We at The Amazing Blog have tried a great deal of skincare products, but we were especially impressed by natural skin care company Marlenha. Named after the exquisite red rose and universal symbol of love and beauty, all of their products are 100% hand made in Italy in small batches to ensure exceptional quality. We were lucky enough to try both the Fresh Dew Body Butter and the Flourish Moisturiser.

Marlenha prides itself on using natural, pure ingredients to preserve and protect skin’s natural beauty. The Fresh Dew Body Butter features two key ingredients: Icelandic Lichen and Red Algae. Icelandic Lichen comes from moss that grows in mountainous regions and helps to maintain skin’s natural moisture balance. Red Algae grows in the Atlantic Ocean and improves skin tissues, reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. The Fresh Dew Body Butter has a smooth, creamy texture that instantly left my skin feeling soft and silky.

The Flourish Moisturiser contains Collagen Beads and Hyaluronic Acid. Collagen Beads penetrate deep into the skin to enhance skin’s plumpness and radiance. Hyaluronic Acid works to form a barrier on the skin and makes it smoother. My skin felt very even and smooth after using this moisturiser. Both Marlenha products we tried were of exceptional quality and lead to remarkable results. The Fresh Dew Body Butter and Flourish Moisturiser are available here for £42 and £49 respectively.