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.

Tweezy

We all have those moments when we catch glimpse of our reflection in the mirror and suddenly notice the dark shadow on our upper lip or peach fuzz in unwanted areas of the face.  Unfortunately, schedules often work against us, leaving us too busy to make a waxing or threading appointment. Solving our problems is the innovative hair removal tool, Tweezy, which is helping all of us here at The Amazing Blog achieve a smooth face without spending too much time or money!  We knew the true inventiveness of Tweezy when all of the girls in our office jumped at the chance to own one themselves.

As a beauty fan, you’re probably familiar with threading or have even experienced it yourself!  Like threading, Tweezy easily glides across skin to remove dark, thick hairs or even thin, baby hairs.  However, the Tweezy is different from threading as it uses a spring to remove hair rather than a fine strand.  Not only does this make Tweezy a superb DIY tool, but it is also more hygienic, as it is far easier to store and is cleaned with a simple antibacterial wipe.  Even successful makeup artists recommend using Tweezy, as it smoothes out skin making a flat surface, for perfect cosmetic application.  This handy beauty gadget has certainly become a necessity inside my makeup bag, as well as an essential for travelling, as my newly smooth skin makes the application of makeup even easier!  Purchase your Tweezy here for £12.99, or purchase two (one for your makeup bag and one for on-the-go use) here for £17.99.

Duke of Delhi – Delhi Mix Chocolate Bars

Chocolate is one of my biggest weaknesses, so I was more than happy to act as taste tester when Duke of Delhi so kindly sent The Amazing Blog some of their new Delhi Mix Chocolate Bars to try. With a delectable selection of mouth-watering flavours to choose from, we all weren't sure where to start, and found ourselves craving more after the last bite.

Duke of Delhi was founded by a brother and sister duo, who travelled to their native India and were stimulated by all the exotic sounds, sights and smells. After returning to England, the siblings created the Delhi Mix – a unique snack tin inspired by the Indian street snack, 'chevdo'. Since then, Duke of Delhi have progressed into the realm of chocolate bars, introducing a collection of confectionery which features their special mix, containing crispy puffed rice, gram flour, salt, chilli and turmeric. The range has a variety of flavours, including Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate & Indian Cinnamon, Milk Chocolate, Cardamom & Vanilla, Dark Chocolate & Lime, Milk Chocolate & Orange, and Dark Chocolate & Toasted Coconut. These distinct tastes, when paired with the Delhi Mix, create a unique experience for your taste buds. The Delhi Mix adds a wonderful texture with just enough crunch and the spices enhance the chocolate flavours without being overpowering.

Our favourite was the Milk Chocolate, Cardamom & Vanilla. Cardamom is such a powerful spice that you just need a hint to create a strong flavour. Duke of Delhi cleverly combined cardamom with vanilla to strike the perfect balance between spicy and sweet. Yummy! Each Duke of Delhi Chocolate Bar can be purchased here for only £4.

Goldwell - Kerasilk Rich Keratin Care Shampoo and Daily Mask

According to Goldwell one in two women have major haircare issues, first thing in the morning. Apparently we girls spend most of our morning routine attempting to control frizzy, curly or unmanageable locks.  Because Goldwell understand this problem, they allowed us, here at The Amazing Blog , to try both their Kerasilk Rich Keratin Care Shampoo and Daily Mask, currently only available in salons.  Combining these salon treatments with the Kerasilk at home products, we have found our hair to be calmer, healthier and softer than ever...

Though the Shampoo and Daily Mask are thinner creamy liquids in comparison to other hair products, the shampoo lathered really nicely and, when combined with the mask, left my hair feeling stronger, straighter and silky smooth.  We left both products on for 5-10 minutes each, as recommended on the bottle, to obtain the best results for my frizzy mane.  After a few washes, we were delighted to see that the Kerasilk products really work, with the silk proteins and keratin achieving their goal of smoothing and transforming my unruly tresses. We also noticed a big reduction in daily styling time and effort, with really long lasting results. As the Goldwell Kerasilk line only launched in February 2014, the Shampoo and Daily Mask treatment is currently offered solely in salons. To experience your own Kerasilk treatment, find your nearest salon here, and book your pampering treat today.