Pevonia - Lumafirm Firm & Glow Body Moisturiser

We here at The Amazing Blog love to treat ourselves to life’s little luxuries. Whether it’s a relaxing bubble bath, or a decadent shopping spree, we believe that everyone deserves a good pampering session every now and then. So when luxury spa brand, Pevonia, sent us their Lumafirm Firm & Glow Body Moisturiser to try, we were more than happy to sit back, relax and indulge.

It is worth noting that The Amazing Blog are no strangers to Pevonia, having tried their Lift & Glow Eye Contour before. Formulated with a range of natural ingredients, including deeply hydrating watermelon and sorghum, the firming fluid was a huge hit here in the office. We were particularly fond of its ability to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles; its the perfect base for using under make-up.  You can read our full review here. Elated by the prospect of testing another Pevonia product, this time we tried out the Firm & Glow Body Moisturiser. A much creamier texture than the Eye Contour, it slides on like silk, and left my skin feeling nourished and soft. Hydrating safflower oil combines with kombucha to rebuild elasticity and bolster a natural glow, whilst lemon peel oil offers a zingy fresh scent, leaving me feeling rejuvenated and awake. As well as this, the sleek, opulent matte packaging makes this product look as luxurious as it feels. The Firm & Glow Body Moisturiser is available to buy here for £65, and our previously featured Lift & Glow Eye Contour can be purchased here for £71.

The Frankincense Store - Perfume Oils

We here at The Amazing Blog are always game to try new and interesting scents. And if they’re moisturising and organic too, then they’re all the better for it! Used for its healing benefits for thousands of years, frankincense helps to combat everything from stress and insomnia to coughs and stomach pains. So when The Frankincense Store sent us a selection of their perfume oils, we readied ourselves to say goodbye to all our ailments, and hello to great smelling, stress-free living.

The Frankincense Store offers beautifully aromatic perfume oils with a roller ball applicator, allowing you to rub the potent fragrance directly onto your skin. As well as the benefit of leaving a powerful scent, the roller format also makes for a really handy travel companion, negating the worry that comes with sprays and aerosols. All of the fragrances have a very distinct scent, and our personal favourite, Almas, evokes memories of hot summer nights, with notes of cedarwood and mandarine making it a wonderful aroma for spring time. Made from 100% natural ingredients, these oils offer a fragrance that lingers all day, and, unlike alcohol based scents, are really moisturising on the skin – perfect for those dry summer evenings.

With an array of different fragrances to choose from, The Frankincense Store products can be purchased online here for prices ranging from £10 to £13.50. Our favourite, Almas, is available for £10.

Figgahugga

Here at The Amazing Blog, we love finding new products that help to enhance our look. Today we’re going to introduce you to Figgahugga, an item of clothing that we think every girl needs to know about. Figgahugga is a new British company that specialises in making shapewear that is fun, youthful and at last, acceptable to show off. The Figgahugga is seamlessly designed without darts, hooks, zips, bulging straps or wires. Basically it is like a tube or long singlet. No longer does your shapewear have to remain hidden, it can now be worn with pride as the featured element of your outfit.

There are various outfit ideas provided on their website that show how versatile Figgahugga can be. The garments are crafted with breathable nylon and lycra, creating a strong yet comfortable hold for all day wear. They are also infused with Feran Ice to keep you cool at all times, even on the dance floor. They come in six fun colours ranging from Lipstick Red to Neon Green, but if you are not feeling adventurous, Figgahugga is now available in Black as well. The one we tried was Electric Blue, which we thought worked best under a jacket and skirt for the office, or with a cutaway T-shirt on top for casual daytime, but best of all, we loved the way it looked under a lace dress for the evening. Therefore, this clever Figgahugga takes you from office to party with just a click of your heels! NB: Since they are meant to ‘hug’ all of your curves, getting it on does take a bit of effort. We found that the suggested technique of stepping into it and sliding it on worked best.

Figgahuggas are available here for £49.99 with free international shipping. Our Amazing Blog followers can get an exclusive 10% discount by entering the code AMZ113 on their online shop. Hurry as offers ends on the 31^st of May. By the way, we must also mention that there is a regular students’ discount of 15% every Thursday.

Charbonnel et Walker - Sea Salt Banana Caramel Truffles

If you follow The Amazing Blog closely, you know how excited we get when we receive delicious snacks to trial, especially when they're chocolate! This week, the delectable treats we speak of come courtesy of our friends at Charbonnel et Walker. Having sampled the brand a few times before, we knew what a divine experience we were in for, and were not left disappointed. We were lucky enough to try the new Sea Salt Banana Caramel Truffles, which are a new spin on their traditional Sea Salt Caramel Truffles, and equally decadent.

Charbonnel et Walker have been crafting indulgent chocolates since 1875, making them one of Britain’s first chocolatiers. Given the royal seal of approval, they serve as chocolate manufacturers to Her Majesty The Queen, and if they’re fit for royalty, they were definitely fit for the girls and I here in the office. The Sea Salt Banana Caramel Truffles are hand-crafted with dark chocolate couverture, giving the chocolate shell its signature luscious and silky taste. The centre is filled with gooey, sweet and salty caramel that has subtle hints of banana,  the truffles finished off with a light dusting of icing sugar. Packaged in Charbonnel et Walker's signature handmade boxes, complete with satin ribbons and complimentary gift wrapping, these luxurious sweets are perfect for any special occasion, or for the occasional office splurge! To get a taste of these ‘amazing-approved’ sweets, visit Charbonnel et Walker instore or online, where they are available for £12.50.

Nouveau Lashes - Ultrabond Strip Lash Adhesive

If there is one item that beauty industry is not short of, it's strip lashes. There is a plethora of corner lashes, full strips, crazy coloured lashes, lashes with diamante bits on them,  individual lashes and even celebrity branded lashes … in fact, you name it, they have it! Interestingly, despite the array of lashes on the market, by comparison there are very few different formulations of lash adhesives available. Enter Nouveau Lashes’: Ultrabond Strip Lash Adhesive; a latex-free formula with promises of delivering the most incredible bonding strength.

Nouveau Lashes, (The Guild's Best Lash Supplier 2014) developed Ultrabond in conjunction with the world’s leading expert medical grade adhesive formulators.

Nouveau Lashes asked the Aspen Clinical Research to do independent testing on Ultrabond and here is what they said:

• 96% felt the adhesive was not irritating
• 80% felt the lashes stayed in place longer than their usual brand
• 85% reported that the lashes stayed in place during swimming
• 83% reported that the lashes stayed in place during exercise
• 62% reported their lashes did not lift in the corners

So you can see from these results that it really is a revolutionary lash adhesive.  Not only is it latex-free, but heat, humidity and water resistant too. What really makes Ultrabond stand out from its competitors is the latex-free factor. The formula is suitable for those with sensitive skin, which allows individuals to stick the lashes directly onto the skin instead of the natural lashes. This makes it perfect for anyone who has lost their lashes either through having Alopecia or from recovering from Cancer. We say: ' Genius'.

We at The Amazing Blog wanted to see what that ‘incredible bonding strength’ claim was all about; so we all decided to follow Nouveau Lashes’ Ultrabond directions to the letter, and managed to wear our strip lashes for an incredible 48 hours in a row… Gym, swimming, partying, showering - you name it, we did it and it worked! Our lashes stayed in place. Not only that, they popped off with ease by just using a little oily eye make-up remover. So with The Amazing Blog’s test-drive being such a success, we decided to ask 50 beauty bloggers to take the #UltrabondChallenge too. Next weekend on  the May Day bank holiday, we'll be keeping a close eye on Twitter and Instagram to see how everyone gets on...

But if you can't wait til then, Nouveau Lashes Ultrabond Strip Lash Adhesive is available to purchase through the Nouveau Lashes online shop for £12.95 (10 gr).