Eve Taylor Rescue & Repair Moisturiser

The Amazing Blog girls are always looking to find new, vitamin rich products to moisturise our skin. Healthy and natural skin care tends to be far more inviting to us than products filled with chemicals which might not be so kind to our skin. The Eve Taylor Rescue and Repair Moisturiser was an obvious choice for us as it prides itself on its rejuvenating and natural ingredients.

As we get older or as the weather gets colder, our insecurities increase because both have effects on our skin. These worries may come in the form of wrinkles, dry skin, dark circles, and so on, it happens to all. We can't prevent lots of these from happening but there are ways to slow it down a bit and boost our confidence whilst we are at it, like this moisturiser. It aims to rejuvenate the skin, protecting it along the way from signs of ageing, sun exposure, stress and the environment. With so many benefits, there’s nothing to fuss about with this smart little moisturiser. The size makes it very handy to have as a handbag accessory during the wintery season we are experiencing.

This moisturiser is quite rich, sinking into the skin well and not leaving that layer of greasy liquid some products can have, which also means it doesn’t clog up your pores. Application wise, it’s fabulously easy. I always prefer pump lids for my moisturisers as you don’t want to be fiddling with a screw cap whilst your hands are all slimey. The pump just makes things a little less stressful during your morning or bath time routine. If you have a preference for aromatherapy products then this will be great for you. It’s very natural and full of goodness, and also smells lovely. It gives your skin a little boost of liveliness then I would recommend adding this to your regime. The range is affordable too, so if you’re experimenting with moisturisers, trying to find one which suits you then this is definitely worth trying.

If you want to try out this hydrating and vitamin packed moisturiser then you can buy it from here. There are plenty of products to compliment it too so have a browse. The products is only £13.69 which makes it even better.

Saviour Snack Box

Normally we’re encouraged not to snack, but how could we resist the temptation when a box of the most delicious treats arrived just for us here at The Amazing Blog. Turns out we had nothing to worry about as our Saviour had arrived.

Saviour delivers smart, healthy snack boxes right to your doorstep. All the snacks in each box must adhere to the strict Saviour Standard, so if they contain trans fats, artificial ingredients, MSG or any ingredients you can’t pronounce then they don’t make the cut and they’re not in your box. They also check the nutritional profile of each snack to look for any extra health benefits. Basically they do all the hard work to find healthy, delicious food without anything nasty, making it incredibly easy for you to make the right snacking choice. That sounds perfect to us!

These clever boxes are wonderfully tailored to the customer as there’s a box to suit every need. They come in three different sizes, Super, Original and Mini, so you can order one for home or a sharer for the office either monthly, weekly, fortnightly or even as a one-off treat. They also have a Gluten-free option with more collections coming soon. The range of snacks includes breakfast options, soups, nuts, seeds, protein bars, raw chocolate and other savory snacks, with boxes varying each week, they contain new products as well as the familiar favourites each time they’re delivered. Some of our favourite snacks included are amazing “Tasty Mediterranean” Olives from Oloves and some incredibly moreish popcorn, with a bit of a twist thanks to the unique flavour of Fiery Worcester Sauce & Sun Dried Tomato, from Propercorn. The other snacks were equally delicious and varied and needless to say, left us wanting box after box of Saviour snacks.

We think these boxes are an ingenious idea, who wouldn’t love a tasty package delivered regularly, made even more exciting by the fact its all guilt free.

Saviour snacks are available to order here, where boxes cost £75 (Super), £15 (Original) or £6 (Mini) per box with weekly, fortnightly or monthly subscriptions available as well as one-off purchases.

The Amazing Blog's Bank Holiday Essentials!

It is with heavy hearts that we note Autumn is now looming and Summer now drawing to a close.  This weekend we're all preparing for the bank holiday which is only a week away! This is the perfect break away for us all to get some ‘me-time’ and take in the last bursts of sunshine (we hope) getting away for a long  weekend with friends and family.  In anticipation, here at The Amazing Blog we have compiled a special collection of products that we think are absolute essentials for your bank holiday travel adventures.  Enjoy... Oh-lief is one of our greatest  discoveries - it hails  all the way from  South African. Thecompany was born ‘out of the desire to use products that would not harm the skin or the environment’. Their products are made from locally sourced, 100% natural, organic and raw ingredients. We've all been blown-away by what we can only describe as their 'miracle cream' it's the Oh-lief's Natural Aqueous Cream. Originallyformulated for babies’ skin (but perfectly fine for adults too).  It is a brilliant multi-tasker - i.e.  as a  great cleansing wash or a highly moisturising body and face butter. Basically it's fantastic 'all-in-one'.  The product is a very thick, soft, hydrating cream and as we mentioned, 100% natural . The Natural Aqueous Cream retails at £6.83 and can be purchased from the Savant Health websitefrom the 1st September. It's perfect for everyone from baby to granny and will be ideal for any family who travel.

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Vegesentials is another one of our new finds. With no  pre-packaged or GMI ingredients their new range of combined fruit and vegetable drinks are not only unusual but delicious and good for you too.  Absolutely perfect for the whole family to enjoy, they come in five different blended flavours. Our favourites were the Carrot, Mango, and Parsnip and the Celery, Apple, and Kale varieties. They are cleverly blended, and do not taste like a salad as some of you might think. They're great way to get part of your five-a-day and  for also putting into your rucksack or the car for the long journey ahead. They are available for £1.59 from the Vegesentials website as well as Whole Foods stores and Waitrose.

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Another interesting product that we found is the healing Cardiospermum Gel. It is a clear to green-ish gel created from the Cardiospermum Plant (as name suggests). This is a wonderful remedy for people with sensitive skin as this plant extract and aloe extract in the formula are very soothing for sensitive and dry skin. We think that this would be good for anyone who over-suns themselves and needs some instant skin-cooling relief. The only thing you might want to be a little careful about is not to use this gel on broken skin - it stings! Again,  it's perfect for people who are travelling and who are spending time outdoors where we know skin irritations often happen. The Cardiospermum Gel is available from The Skin Shop website for £9.95.

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For those of you heading off to the beach for the bank holiday weekend, you might like to think about a very special sunscreen. We stumbled upon a unique formula called Safe Sea by Lifesystems and Nidaria Technology which has an amazing Jellyfish Sting Protection. We have the 15, 30 and 50 SPF and are looking forward to taking this with us to the seaside as this is the year for record breaking shoals of Jellyfish on our UK shores -  therefore we think it most appropriate!  Safe Sea Sunscreen with Jellyfish Sting Protection was developed to help protect against the stinging mechansim of most Jellyfish, Sea Nettle, Sea Lice and Coral. It contains unique, patented ingredients that deactivate the stinging mechanism, leaving you safe and sound. Jellyfish and the like are becoming increasingly common both at home and abroad, but Safe Sea will help to take the sting out of any chance encounter. A truly amazing formula that you can purchase the sunscreen on the Purple Turtlewebsite for £9.95.

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Packing snacks for weekends away is a must, as we all know there's always someone who will be moaning about being hungry on the journey. Pre-made granola is a perfect snack to bring along on these occasions, and we have found one that is sure to please everyone - even those  with dietary restriction. Nature’s Path Organic Gluten Free Nice & Nobbly Granola this is delicious and gluten-free, so it is perfect for those who cannot have the usual cracker type snacks. We tried their Pumpkin Seeds, Almond & Raisins with a Dash of Cinnamon  and their Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries & Yoghurt Chunks varieties.  Both of which we highly recommend, they were extremely moreish on the taste buds and we found ourselves continually nibbling straight from the packets - so also perfect for in between phone calls in the office! Plus, this granola will be brilliant to help fill any hunger pangs and keep you and your companions bolstered up for the trip. Visit the Nature's Path website for information on their stockists.

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And finally for all those chatter-boxes on your journey, we've  found something to help you compete (after all you'll need something to keep your lips moist to respond to all their banter); its the wonderful Kukui & Shea Butter Natural Lip balm fromPure Thoughts This lip balm helps to soothe and protect with its unusual Kukui nut oil (well-known for its ability to heal dry skin). It's unscented and can also be used anywhere on the body to treat dry skin.  Pure Thoughts is a 100% natural skincare company that we have recently discovered. They do lots of other products too (watch out for our review on their Whipped Shea Body Butter). But we think that this lip balm is a real winner it smells lovely, the feel is just perfect - silky instead of sticky. It retails for £3.95 on the Pure Thoughts website.

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Model Kitchen by Cesar Casier

Spring is in the air and we all know what that means, summer is right around the corner. Around this time of year we all start thinking about eating healthier in order to look our best while strutting around in our bathing suits. However, eating healthy can be hard. But we have something here at The Amazing Blog that can help you get ready for summer and bathing suit weather in an easy and fun way. Model Kitchen by the model Cesar Casier is full of different meals and snacks that can help show you that eating healthy can be both fun and delicious. With quick and easy to follow recipes, luscious pictures, lists of some of the best hot spots from all over the world and recipes written by some other very famous models this cookbook is sure to excite your taste buds and get you ready for the warmer weather that is sure to come.

Cesar gives you so many tasty recipes that I found it difficult to choose just one for a family dinner party. After a few minutes of browsing through the book and debating which would taste best, I eventually decided upon his recipe for Oven Roasted Lemon Chicken. The recipe was very easy to follow and the ingredients were so simple I had no problems trying to find them in my local Sainsburys. The recipe took no time at all and I was able to present my family with a gorgeous meal that impressed them all. It may not have looked at delicious as the photo next to the recipe, but I definitely tasted just as good.

Through this cookbook, Cesar shows us how important and easy healthy eating can be, although we like to think that once in awhile a guilty pleasure can’t hurt. You can purchase your own Model Kitchen cookbook online for £26.22 and get ready to create some incredible meals.

Terrafertil Goldenberries

With the spring right around the corner, it's that time again where we try to work out a tad bit more than normal and eat a tad healthier…well at least the girls in the office are. At The Amazing Blog we have found a delicious berry snack that provides you with a satisfaction of feeling good, while eating them. The superfruit Terrafertil dried Goldenberries  (or as we call them in the UK Cape Gooseberries) is the perfect snack to crave.

The dried Goldenberries really are a “little nuggets of nutritional gold”. Goldenberries soar right past cranberries by providing you 166% more antioxidants. These little nuggets contain a rich source of vitamin C, iron, magnesium, potassium, fiber, and phosphorus. While eating Goldenberries I enjoy the taste of them and feel good about eating them (not that guilty feeling I have after eating chocolate covered raisins). The Goldenberries have a sweet and sour taste at first, but as I kept popping them into my mouth it started to balance the two tastes together. With these dried Goldenberries grown and processed in Ecuador and Colombia on Terrafertil Goldenberries Fairtrade farmland selected for soil and air quality, it ensures the highest standard of fruits. Organically produced and distributed, the UK is finally getting the gift of Terrafertil Goldenberries.

You can snack without feeling guilty with Terrafertil Goldenberries. For only £2.99 a bag, you can feel good about the way you snack! To purchase these little nuggets of nutritional gold you can go to Holland & Barrett. Snack the right way with Goldenberries to feel full of nutrients!