Deep Cleansing Exfoliator, Gentle Buffing Cream and Resveratrol Lift Cream - Caudalie

A light skincare product that deeply cleanses the face can be difficult to find, but here at The Amazing Blog, we have found it. Caudalie, have an excellent range of skincare products that we were lucky enough to try. We sampled three of their products, the Gentle Buffing Cream, the Deep Cleansing Exfoliator and the Resveratrol Face Lifting Soft Cream, and we were not disappointed!

Let’s start with the Resveratrol Face Lifting Soft Cream which is unlike any anti-aging cream we’ve seen; As you massage the product into the skin, it develops a whipped texture making it feel wonderfully light. The whipped texture means that it leaves a matte finish on the skin so unlike other heavier anti-aging creams, this will leave your skin sheen-free. You might expect an anti-aging cream to be heavy so it will  deeply absorb into the skin, the problem with this though is that this can leave your skin feeling heavy and clogged. This cream remains light and feels luxurious both because it is oil free, and because of the resveratrol it contains. The science behind resveratrol comes from esteemed scientist Dr David Sinclair (who famously said that the first person to live to 150 had already been born) Another plus side to the matt finish is that it acts as an excellent makeup primer, making it the great base for layering makeup on! Just apply to damp skin twice a week, then rinse off with water.

The Deep Cleansing Exfoliator was brilliant at deeply cleaning the skin and pores. Its deep clean feel along with its citrus scent (grapefruit, mint and orange blossom) will leave you feeling refreshed, and your skin looking bright. Made with natural micro-grains, it left the skin feeling smoother and reduced impurities. Just apply once or twice a week to damp skin, gently massage and then rinse off with water. We would recommend this for oily to combination skin. If you have sensitive skin we would recommend the Gentle Buffing Cream as an exfoliator, as it’s far milder than the deep cleansing exfoliator, so would be less likely to irritate delicate and overly sensitive skin. With a creamy texture, it gently cleanses and purifies the skin while stimulating cell renewal, so your face is left feeling cleaner, softer and brighter. Apply to a damp face twice a week, gently massaging in circular motions before rinsing off with water.

You can purchase the Resveratrol Face Lifting Soft Cream here for £42.00, the Deep Cleansing Exfoliator here for £20.00, and the Gentle Buffing Cream for £20.00

Timeless Travel Pack - Timeless Truth Masks

Here at The Amazing Blog, we know how damaging travelling can be to your skin. No matter how good you may look when you leave, by the time you have reached your destination your skin is dull, dried-out and tired. Luckily, though, we have a solution. Timeless Truth Masks presents the Timeless Truth Travel Pack which will have your skin back to its beautiful self in no time at all.

The Travel Pack is cleverly designed for any travel needs, featuring an innovative 3-in-1 system. As the pack contains three compartments, you can either pick and choose what you think your skin might need, or follow all the steps; it is really up to you. 

The first section is an oil-based makeup remover, making it incredibly easy to take off any and all makeup on your face, lips and eye (and yes, that includes waterproof makeup.) It does this while deeply cleaning pores, so your skin once again feels light and fresh. The second compartment is a deep cleanser with exfoliating ingredients, all of which help to soften and lift the dead skin off the face, leaving your skin feeling radiant and soft.  Finally, you are ready for the final step: Timeless Truth’s “Hydra-Soothing Moisturising Bemliese Mask.” The silk fibre nourishing mask helps retain moisture in the face’s tissues due to the hyaluronic acid it contains.  Overall, this tiny little packet will help your skin feel normal and beautiful again, and won't take up any space in your bag. What more could you want?

If this sounds like the solutions to your tired skin and travelling woes you can purchase the pack here for £8.90. 

Wild Rose Bath and Shower Gel and Wild Rose Hand and Body Lotion - White Swan

At The Amazing Blog, we like nothing more than to have squeaky clean and silky soft skin. We were thrilled to be sent White Swan’s Hand & Body Lotion as well as their Bath & Shower Gel. This brand is one of our great finds all the way from the USA. 

The motto of this company is to “Remember, there is more than one way to come out smelling like a rose.” Oh yes and they are so right... Unlike other rose perfumed body products that we have recently tried, which generally had a much sweeter and more artificial scent, these products left us smelling like crushed wild rose petals all day. We are happy to report that the products are all paraben, SLS and gluten free. We've found that the White Swan products are a deliciously natural way to complete our routine of moisturising and nourishing.  So much so we certainly came out smelling of roses!

With the weather never knowing what it’s doing, going from hot to cold to rainy to muggy all in a short space of time, it can be so hard to keep that fresh and clean feeling throughout the day. However, with the help of White Swan’s Hand & Body Lotion and Bath & Shower Gel as part of your bathroom routine, that certainly won’t be the case anymore. In particular, the Hand & Body lotion left our skin feeling silky smooth and fabulous all day!

Although White Swan is based in the USA, their products start from $7.50 and you can purchase their products here via PAYPAL.

Lip Treatments - Friday Favourites

Now that winter appears to have finally drawn to a close, we can ramp up our spring skincare routines to make the best of the new season. Cold weather can be especially cruel to the lips and now it's time to heal and take care of them. The Amazing Blog has gathered our favourite lip treatments that can get your lips back to their best.

The first product is the Fillerina Lip Volume. This is a dermo-cosmetic filler treatment designed to plump and nourish the lips. The roll-on applicator supplies your lips with an intensive treatment containing a blend of six hyaluronic acids. The effective ingredients work to increase the volume of the lips and have been formulated to penetrate deep into the skin.

We loved how easy this product was to use. You simply need to roll the product over the lips daily or as needed. The lightweight formula is great for carrying with when you're on-the-go and gives you a quick anti-ageing treatment at all times of the day.

Buy Fillerina's Lip Volume here for £47.50.

Our next choice is LipRenew from the brand Pevonia. Another winner in the anti-ageing department, this treatment instantly plumps and rejuvenates tired-looking lips. The product contains collagen, hyaluronic acid, sesame seed exract, shea butter and capsicum. This powerful blend deeply moisturises and repairs lips that have been damaged through smoking or other external stresses.

We were amazed at how LipRenew smoothed lines and gave volume and softness to our lips. The product works brilliantly as a primer before makeup, as it blurs imperfections while creating a smooth base.

To get back your powerful pout, grab Pevonia's LipRenew here for £50.00.

We couldn't create a lip feature without mentioning Sarah Chapman's Lip Enhancer. This double-ended product is the new power couple of the cosmetic world, with two targeted formulas to repair and perfect the lips. The product is a double-ended wand; one side is an easily absorbed treatment that primes and smooths the lips for make-up. Hyaluronic acid and meadowfoam seed oil provide hydration to the lips and added oat lipids soothe and fight against irritation.

The other side of the wand is the tinted balm, created to add colour and nourishment to the lips. Patented ingredients increase lip volume and redefine lip contours, creating the perfect youthful smile. The blend of oils and butters comfort the area and the subtle tint gives a gorgeous blush colour to the lips, sure to suit all skin-tones.

For a brilliant double act, buy Sarah Chapman's Lip Enhancer here for £29.00.

Last on our lip guide is Dr. Lipp's Original Nipple Balm For Lips. This cult product has been around for a while but it still holds its ground as the ultimate multipurpose treatment. This 100% natural lip balm has one ingredient, Lanolin, which is a powerful substance that heals, nourishes, and protects. Originally created to help soothe sore and sensitive nipples, the product is so versatile that you can use it anywhere you want.

You can use Dr. Lipp as a lip balm, a hand or nail treatment, or to relieve dry, sensitive, itchy, or damaged skin. The uses of this product are endless so you can get creative in ways that you use this wonder balm. The product is free from parabens, fragrance, mineral oil, and silicones and Dr. Lipp doesn't test on animals.

Your lips are in safe hands with Dr. Lipp's Original Nipple Balm For Lips and you can get it here for £12.00.

Light, Normal and Rich Intense Moisturisers and Boosters - Bio-Extracts

As you know, we are always on the lookout for exciting, revolutionary and different beauty products here at The Amazing Blog as such we have seen many different approaches to skin care, so please believe us when we say that we have seen nothing like Bio-Extracts! Thes products are based on scientific theory, they are fun to use, and they are effective! We can't think of anything better, except maybe if they were vegan, paraben free and made with all natural ingredients – which they are!

Bio Extracts work off a concept unlike any other; they have three intense moisturisers called light, normal and rich. Once you have selected the moisturiser you think is most appropriate for you skin, you then choose a ‘booster’. The boosters they have come in large syringes, which you are supposed to then add to the cream. By mixing and matching their boosters with the creams, you can tailor a product ideal for your skin’s individual needs! It’s very simple to use, with every pump of moisturiser you add 1-2 shots of the booster!

So what is the science behind it? Well the upper layers of the skin, the stratum corneum, are elaborately organised into a highly-structured, lamellar arrangement. These layers are what form the skin’s barrier function, which keeps internal fluids and external stressors external. If this sounds too scientific for you, it did to us; we understand the lamellar arrangement as consisting of lipids, or ‘oils and fats’. Bio-Extracts has a very distinctive structural similarity to these natural layers in the skin and is therefore designed to act as a patch on the skin. This, in turn, helps to restore and protect the barrier function of the skin; stopping trans-epidermal water loss, improving hydration, and protecting the skin from external irritants.

There are nine boosters to choose from; Glow boost, clean to clear boost, pore minimising boost, anti wrinkle boost, lifting booster, firming booster, hydro booster, glow boost, and anti-oxidant booster. Each moisturiser recommends which boosters are most efficient with the cream, helping you get the best results. The products all smelt divine, and we loved incorporating Bio-Extracts into our routine. We can’t wait to use them again!

You can purchase the creams for £27.00 and the boosters for £19.50 from here.