Alison at Home - POP at House of Fraser

Nowadays, retail is saturated with brand upon brand, making it difficult for newcomers to get their foot in the door. At The Amazing Blog, we often think this is a real shame, as there’s nothing we love more than discovering new brands and products to fall in love with. Thankfully, The Great Retail Revival Foundation, in collaboration with House of Fraser, is giving brands like Alison at Home the chance to showcase their talents at the POP at House of Fraser event this May.

Alison at Home, an online home retailer founded by Alison Cork, will be given the chance to prove its worth in England’s most prestigious shopping district, at House of Fraser’s flagship store on Oxford Street, as well as online here. One of ten finalists in the event organised by the not-for profit organisation, Alison at Home designs wonderfully crafted statement furniture collections at affordable prices. Designed to work as standalone pieces, or as part of a set, the majority of Alison at Home furniture is manufactured in Britain and, until now, was only available to buy online. Along with the other finalists, the brand has been mentored so that they are able to take full advantage of their opportunity to retail in the UK. Of the ten finalists, one will win a year long contract to retail in the House of Fraser flagship store. Taking place from the 12^th -26^th of May, there’s still a couple of days for you to head down there and see what new and exciting brands you can discover. Did we mention that customers get a complimentary glass of Champagne Taittinger with every purchase?

Rejuvenated - H3O Hydration

Here at The Amazing Blog, there’s no end to the amount of lotions and potions we slather on our faces. But sometimes these moisturisers aren’t quite enough, and we need something that’s more than just skin deep. With Rejuvenated’s H3O Hydration, we were able to give our skin a nourishing boost from the inside, helping us to glow from within!

H3O Hydration, a drink designed to provide intense hydration on a cellular level, contains a mixture of ions and minerals which help to nurture cell function in the skin, and hylauronic acid for an extra moisture kick. A pretty shade of pink when mixed with water, the powder has a lovely, slightly tart taste to it. For me, the sharp berry flavour is a vast improvement to other sickly sweet products I’ve tried. As well as plumping up my skin, it also really helps the body to absorb nutrients, and I did feel slightly more energetic and awake in less than a week of using it. Alongside the hydration drink, H3O also offer Night Repair supplements, packed with vitamins and ionic minerals which work at repairing and hydrating your skin whilst you sleep. A packet of 30 is more than enough to ensure you wake up with a younger, rejuvenated complexion.

It’s important to note that this supplement should not be taken if you’re regularly taking aspirin or similar blood thinning medication. But if you’re on the hunt for a supplement that makes you feel healthier, and your skin look happier, then pick up a sachet of H3O Hydration here for £24.95, along with their Night Repair here, for £30. After all, ‘healthy skin starts from within.’

Time Bomb - Complexion Cocktail

We all like a drink at the end of a long day, but did you ever consider that your skin may feel the same way? The skin savvy people at Time Bomb certainly did, and they were kind enough to send The Amazing Blog their Complexion Cocktail to try, so that we could give our skin the drink it deserved. A liquid lotion containing a shot of chlorophyll, we weren’t sure whether to drink it or apply it to our faces. However, after a bit of research, we were well on our way to a beautifully clear complexion.

Designed to soothe stressed skin, the Complexion Cocktail has a wonderfully thick, lotion-like consistency. With only the tiniest amount needed on a cotton pad, it glides on to revive and refresh your skin after a long, tiring day. Although it doesn't give specific instructions for use, I found that the product worked best as an exfoliating toner. It feels so rich when applied, and left me with a glowing visage. As you would expect, it has an incredible scent. An uplifting blend of apple and mint, this potent cocktail smells as fresh as it leaves your skin feeling. Concocted with the perfect blend of ingredients, including a splash of centella to improve skin tone, and a dash of ginseng for added freshness, it’s made my previously dull skin feel like the life of the party.

The talented Time Bomb mixologists are really on to a delicious recipe with their Complexion Cocktail. It’s available to buy here for £24, so drink up! It’s good for you!

biOrganics - Leave-In Conditioner & Style Lock Hairspray

We here at The Amazing Blog love what we do, and are always hard at work. And although it’s great to be constantly ‘on’, we all need a little rest and relaxation from time to time. While we’re more than aware that this is the case for our minds and bodies, we often forget that our hair can also show the strain of a busy day. So, when natural brand, biOrganics sent us their Leave–In Conditioner and Style Lock Hairspray to try, we were eager to breathe a little life back into our lacklustre locks.

The Amazing Blog are passionate about organic products, so we were already impressed with biOrganics’ eco-friendly ethos before we’d opened the bottles. Their promise of natural, vegan, cruelty-free ingredients in all of their haircare is a quality we covet in our beauty products. As well as their impressive sustainability, their hair therapy offers really wonderful results. The Remoist Now Leave-In Conditioner, which contains popular ingredient, coconut oil, as well as organic chestnut extract, really brought shine and vitality back to my tresses. A rich cream that offers fantastic nourishment for dry hair, the leave in product keeps working after application, helping my hair to remain glossy and sleek until the end of the day. I was equally impressed with the Style Lock Hairspray from the Natural Body range. A paraben free natural spray, I was a little worried that it would leave my hair feeling clogged and sticky, but I was delighted to discover that this wasn't the case. A light mist, it helped to hold my hair in place all day long, whilst its lavender and rosemary oil left a fragrant cloud pleasantly lingering in the air.

Treat your tresses to a little TLC with this nourishing duo. The Leave-In Conditioner is available to buy here, and the Style Lock Hairspray, here, both for £12.

Zeos for Men - Warm Waxing Kit

When it comes to waxing, I'm sure there are many men, like me, who wince at the mere thought of such a painful ordeal. Whether for sport or for self esteem, a lot of men seek smoothness, but are often too apprehensive or strapped for cash to visit a salon that caters to our waxing needs. Thankfully, The Amazing Blog have discovered Zeos for Men's Warm Waxing Kit, a revolutionary male grooming system which is sure to make the world of waxing a whole lot easier.

The first at-home warm waxing kit designed strictly for men, Zeos for Men uses the same quality wax found in salons, making the process both fast and easy. With its premium salon formula, Zeos for Men claims to keep skin smooth for up to 6 weeks. Quite a bold statement to make, I was surprised to find that the wax really did last as long as they suggest. As well as being long lasting and a lot less painful than I was anticipating, the treatment only takes 20 minutes for both heating and waxing, meaning that I don’t have to dedicate hours to making my skin smooth and summer ready. Using quality wax which yields such great results, Zeos for Men is perfect for all skin types, designed for even the most sensitive skin. The kit comes with everything you need to get the job done, including heating applicator and docking station, waxing wipes and strips, a roll-on wax applicator and step-by-step instructions, offering the optimum waxing experience.

With only one waxing kit on their website, I don’t feel like I'm wasting time trying to pick the perfect product for me. Thanks to the range of refills on offer, including roll-on wax and waxing strips, it's definitely worth investing in this easy and effective waxing system.  Visit the website, here, and bring the results of salon waxing to your home for only £29.99.