Sensitive Skin Travel Kit, "The" Eye Cream, Seaweed Mask and "The Best" Deodorant - Benedetta

Everyone here at The Amazing Blog loves to travel, and with the restrictions implemented at every airport in the world regarding liquids and suitcase weights, travel kits have become something of a must here. The only problem is that the majority of these kits are designed to dramatically transform dried out complexions. While effective on most skins, this can cause blotchiness and discoloration for those of us with a sensitive complexion. This is a problem that we have been aware of for a while here at the blog, so when we came across Benedetta’s new Facial Regimen Travel and Gift Set for Sensitive Skin, we knew we had to try it!

Not only are the products gentle on sensitive skin, but they are also effective. Coming in a clear travel bag that you can quickly place in any carry-on, the kit contains three marvellous and mini versions of Benedetta’s best products! The three products work brilliantly on their own, but we found that by including their eye crème and seaweed mask our skin was positively glowing, so have included them here. To use, you begin with the Anti-Inflammatory Massage In Crème Cleanser, which gently cleanses and exfoliates red or inflamed skin. You then use their fantastic eye crème, “The” Eye Crème, which diminishes dark circles transforming dull, lifeless skin around the eyes as it assists your body's defence against ageing. Following "The" Eye Crème, you apply the Rosemary Verbenone Crystal Hydrating Elixir, which renews hydration at deeper levels and encourages healthy cell regeneration resulting in a renewed complexion. Step Four is the Artemisia Facial Oil. This intensive oil treatment is rich in anti-oxidants and helps to improve the skins ability to protect against UV rays and free radical damage. The final element that we reccomend is the Seaweed Mask and Lavender Hydrosol. To apply you just add the lavender hydrosol to the seaweed mask mix until it is at your desired consistency and apply it over the face and neck and leave it on for at least twenty minutes – to remove, you rehydrate the mix with lukewarm water and a wash cloth.

We were also incredibly lucky and able to try Benedetta’s farm sourced and 100% botanical deodorant, “The Best” Deodorant. The ingredients in this product specifically target odor-causing bacteria. While not an antiperspirant, the deodorant counteracts the bacteria that causes excessive sweating. Primarily consisting of locally sourced organic and biodynamic blend of grape alcohol, the product is a spray that dries quickly, leaving only the enlivening botanical aroma of the active ingredients. We think that this is the perfect accompaniment to the travel kit as it slips easily into hand luggage and helps you refresh yourself during or after a flight! Meaning you can easily be the most beautiful, restored and natural version of yourself when you arrive!

All of the products are available on Benedetta’s website. "The Best" Deodorant is available here for £18.00 and The Travel Kit here for £47.00. "The" Eye Crème is available here for £73.00, the Seaweed Mask and the Lavender Hydrosol are available here for £34.00.

Lip Balm & Cleaning Wipes - Benecos

Here at The Amazing Blog, we know how important it is to keep our faces fresh and our lips moisturized, and that the best way to do this is to use natural products. So we were ecstatic when the brand Benecos sent us their Natural Care Happy Cleansing Wipes and their Natural Lip Balm.

It is important to cleanse your skin daily as after a long, hard, and tiresome day not only is our skin left looking dull and greasy, it is also covered in unwanted bacteria from pollution, our hands, and sweat. So having Beneco’s Happy Cleansing Wipes in your bag is the best way to cleanse on the go and throughout the day.The pleasant mix of mango, orange and aloe vera leaves your face feeling refreshed and clean. The cleansing wipes are gentle and soft but are sure to remove all makeup and bacteria on the face effectively. Don't worry if you have sensitive skin either; these wipes are pH-neutral and free of alcohol, oil derivatives, and fragrance. 

We found that the natural lip balm was the perfect solution to dry and cracked lips. The all-natural and fragrance-free balm soothes the lips using organic olive oil and organic cocoa butter. The balm comes in three different flavours: raspberry, orange, and mint.

You can purchase the cleaning wipes here for £3.46 and the natural lip balm here for £2.45.

Anti-Pollution Skin Supplement Essence - FoM London

We here at The Amazing Blog love new and cutting edge skincare. Which is why we haven’t been able to get enough of FoM London’s new, and beauty awards shortlisted. This miracle product left our skin feeling both softer and cleaner throughout the whole day, while protecting it from the ageing and damaging effects of pollution.

The Anti-Pollution Skin Supplement Essence radical skin care at it's best. The unique ingredients in the essence help  the product act as a second skin, almost like a physical barrier between you and the unavoidable pollution in the air. At the base of the treatment a silk a floral bouquet bathes the face in moisture, while juniper and sage help to protect the skin from free radicals and pollution. The red raspberry leaves in the essence contain tannins and flavonoids which reduces discoloration and dark spots on the face. All the ingredients help give the product a naturally fruity and delightful scent, which will certainly keep you coming back for more! Incorporating this product into your routine is not only easy but is worth it as the essence deeply hydrates your skin, protects the antioxidants in it, supports collagen growth and leaves skin looking much brighter.

With a watery texture, the product is very easy to use. To apply, you simply need to put two pumps of the essence onto a cotton pad, and gently brush it over your face and neck, before using your favourite moisturiser. It is recommended that you use the product twice a day, in the mornings and evening.

If you’re worried about the effects of pollution on the skin, and even if you're not, we could not recommend this product enough. You can purchase it here for £32.00.

Body and Facial Oil - Holos Skincare

When we find a product at The Amazing Blog, that not only works but are also handmade, ethically-produced and mindful of the environment, it is quick to become a favourite of ours. As such, after trying their Body Oil and Facial Oil, the Irish brand Holos has become a staple among us here at the office and is now a valued step in our beauty regimes.

Holos describes their rich and nourishing Body Oil as the basis of their 'Love Your Skin' range. It is a blend of essential oils of Rose, Palmarosa, Benzoin and Frankincense in Sweet Almond oil. This oil is suitable for all skin types but especially benefits dry and mature skin as the hydrating properties of these oils help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The special blen of essential oils means that the product is ble to achieve a lot of results; the palmarosa oil encourages cell regeneration, the rose and benzoin oil reduce inflammation of the skin, and the rose also helps fix broken capillaries. 

Their Facial Oil is Holos’ best -selling product, and we can see why. It contains the same oils as the Body Oil (Rose, Palmarosa, Benzoin and Frankincense) but this time combined with Argan oil to give you a premium anti-ageing oil. It works brilliantly at the plumping skin, which helps smooth out wrinkles and restores a glow of youthfulness to ageing skin. Equally, the unique blend of essential oils helps to reduce any redness of inflammation. We love that the oil has multiple uses; it can be applied with a moisturiser or on its own, and it works a replacement eye cream marvellously. What's more, four drops are enough to use on both the face and neck.

So give your skin some love with this amazing all natural, gluten free, vegan and paraben free brand, Holos. You can purchase the Body Oil here for £15.99 and the Facial Oil here for £22.99

Anti-Age Concept Chocolate Mask - GMT Beauty

At The Amazing Blog, we know how important it is to include your body in your daily skin care routine, and while most people follow a  routine,  we understand that it can be easy to forget to take the same care over the rest of your body. GMT Beauty kindly sent us one of their body masks, and we think it is a great product for any of you who forget to look after the skin on the rest of your body, or for anyone looking to try something new. 

We tried the brand's Anti-Age Concept Chocolate Mask, which is an amazing mask that has been specifically designed to be used on the body. GMT Beauty products contain carefully selected ingredients along with patented active substances to produce brilliant results. In this case, the mask contains a blend of ingredients designed to rejuvenate and repair damaged skin that has lost its elasticity and radiance. Cocoa enriches the skin with Vitamin A and E and a multitude of antioxidants, protecting the skin from environmental stressors.

The mask also contains oats, which work to soften and heal damaged skin, and algae, which moisturises and protects it. This impressive mixture of ingredients really works together to reinvigorate dull and unhappy skin. We loved the scent of the product which had a strong chocolate aroma.

To use the product, the mask should be mixed with warm water and applied to th any problematic areas of the body you want to address. Leave the product on for 15-20 minutes and simply rinse it off with water (we found using the shower was easiest). The mask is suitable for all skin types, particularly sensitive skin as GMT Beauty ensures that there are no allergens in any of their products.

To give some love to your entire body, try GMT Beauty's Chocolate Mask here on Amazon for £14.00 - or you can purchase it from their website for €16.25.