Etsy House - London Pop-Up Event

Still working on your Christmas shopping? There's no need to panic just yet! We here at The Amazing Blog have discovered the perfect event to find items from all over the world and finally get that Christmas shopping taken care of.

After a successful pop-up shop in Soho, New York last year, Etsy.com, the world’s most vibrant handmade and vintage online marketplace, has announced its first UK pop-up shop in Covent Garden this weekend.

Etsy House will be open for three days, selling a selection of the best handmade and vintage gifts from over 100 independent creative businesses across the UK. With handmade presents, home decorations, jewellery, stationery and more for sale, Etsy House will provide customers with a convenient online shopping experience mixed with the fun and surprise of discovering something new in person.

Visitors will be able to watch live crafting by Etsy artisans, take part in workshops led by Etsy designers and have gifts customised by makers in store. It's the perfect place to shop for those 'hard to buy for' friends and relatives, who seem to already have everything.

Etsy House will open in London from 5th -7th December at 5 Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7HY (nearest tube Leicester Square) from 10am - 8pm on Friday and Saturday and from 12pm - 6pm on Sunday. So if you're looking for a little inspiration this Christmas, pop down to the pop-up event. You're bound to find a unique gift for your loved ones.

Blue Labelle - Biologique Face Oils

It's always important to have a great moisturiser in your arsenal, especially now that the days are drawing in and the cold winter air is poised to wreak havoc on our complexions. We at The Amazing Blog love to opt for rich and nourishing face oils during the chilly months, and this year, we've discovered a gem in Blue Labelle’s Biologique 100% Organic Face Oils. Each oil caters to a different type of skin, so you're sure to find something that will leave you smiling from ear to ear.

If sensitive skin is your issue, then Blue Labelle recommend their Marula & Amaranth Oil, designed with sensitivity in mind. With the ability to protect and nourish the face, the mixture of CO2 and cold-pressed oils evenly tones sensitive skin and allows the face to maintain the proper moisture levels it needs to remain soft and feel fantastic.

Sought after ingredient, Moringa Oil makes an appearance in the Moringa & Raspberry Seed Oil Perfect for treating both oily or dry skin, the blend of Moringa & Raspberry is unique in its universal suitability. These ingredients are filled with phytonutrients which makes it easy for the skin to absorb. If you are looking for that beautiful glow, this is the oil for you.

Our personal favourite, however, was Blue Labelle's anti-ageing offering. Argan & Sea Buckthorn Oil is rich in Omega 7, which is a crucial ingredient in any anti-ageing product and assists in overall skin protection. With the ability to treat the effects of ageing and replenish the skin, what more could we ask for? We'll certainly be using this great oil to keep our skin looking young and feeling soft throughout the winter months.

Blue Labelle's Biologique Face Oils contain a combination of natural nut and seed oils and are all completely vegan. Crafted individually for special skin types, these products are sure to please. Visit the Blue Labelle website to pick up the Argan & Sea Buckthorn Oil for £24, or to choose the face oil that is perfect for you and your skin.

Skin Design London - Sleeping Beauty

Wish you could sleep forever and wake up looking like Sleeping Beauty did? Now you can with Skin Design London’s NEW Sleeping Beauty. We here at The Amazing Blog absolutely love it!

Skin Design London has introduced an innovative range of skin potions designed to specifically target ageing flaws. The Sleeping Beauty is an overnight mask treatment designed to boost collagen, reduce hyper pigmentation, thicken skin and enhance elasticity, hydration and vibrancy all while you sleep. Infused with Fruit Oil, Jojoba, White Tea, Acai Berry and Vitamins A and C, the moisturiser works to smooth and reduce the depth of wrinkles and fine lines and act as a powerful anti-oxidant to lighten skin tone for a fresher and more youthful glow. It also retextures and improves imperfection.

Because of my oily skin, I get nervous about switching up my moisturisers, but I absolutely love Sleeping Beauty. I like its subtle scent and the way the cream sinks into my skin. When I wake up the next morning, my skin feels completely hydrated and I am ready to begin my day! 

After cleansing and toning, apply a thin layer over the face and neck before sleeping. You can also use it as a 15-minute mask for a quick boost to the skin and then rinse with warm water.

Ready to feel like a princess? Go online and purchase Sleeping Beauty at £85.00 for 50ml.

BRYT Skincare For Her

Sometimes, we at The Amazing Blog find choosing the perfect brand to meet all of our skin-care needs a bit overwhelming. Luckily, with the BRYT Skincare for Her product line, our search for the perfect treatment routine has become much simpler. With a 3-step Skincare ritual and a collection of BRYT products, rejuvenating and treating your skin is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

The BRYT skincare ritual includes products that will cleanse, nourish and protect the skin. First in the line-up is the makeup removal solution, which includes ingredients of olive oil and almond oil. The product is water-based, making it very gentle and avoiding irritation all together. The remover can be purchased for £10.50.

Once you've removed the makeup from your face, the next step is to completely cleanse. This BRYT cleanser amazingly wipes away all traces of grime on the skin. It is unique in the fact that it is a foaming cleanser and contains all natural ingredients, including apple extract and oils of bergamot, mandarin, orange, rose absolute, mimosa and sandalwood. The mixture of these ingredients creates a cleanser that is light, refreshing and truly one of a kind. If you are looking to truly cleanse your skin, the cleanser is available for £12.50.

The final step to is the essential serum, which is specifically designed to deeply penetrate the skin and monitor its natural equilibrium. The products ingredients include sea minerals, oils of rose absolute, Chinese geranium, jojoba oil and English chamomile. Have you ever heard of a list of ingredients as unique as this? We hadn't, which is what made us so eager to try it. The serum can be bought for £16.00.

If you are feeling as adventurous as we were when we tried this ritual, take a look at a collection of these effective treatments, available for both men and women on the BRYT Skincare website. 

Nature's Path - 'Hot and Steamy' Porridge Oats

It’s time to get hot and steamy up in here!

Now, guys, let’s not get carried away. We at The Amazing Blog are simply referring to delicious       newporridge called Nature's Path ‘Hot and Steamy.’

The Canadian firm prides itself on creating amazing flavour when it comes to gluten-free  breakfast options, because let’s face it, there are many companies out there that think they can pull off the gluten-free name and they just can’t.

Why porridge you ask? Well, porridge has a reputation as a ‘super food’ with a low glycaemic index, which helps suppress one’s appetite and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Plus, nearly one in two Britons eat porridge, which makes the UK a perfect target.

The new ‘Hot and Steamy’ porridge offers three flavours in every pack – Original, Spiced Apple and Canadian Maple – each in a handy single-serving packet. They are gluten-free, wholegrain, high fibre, organic and low in saturated fat.

We give Nature's Path an A for creating a great-tasting, gluten-free breakfast that targets the mouths of half of the UK. I was a little taken aback by how small the packet seemed, but I just added some apple to it and I could go the whole morning without wanting more food. Plus, it was delicious, and of course, it also receives an A+ for its eye-catching name.

‘Hot and Steamy’ is available at local grocery stores and good independent health food stores at £2.99 for eight sachets (two original flavours and three each of spiced apple and Canadian maple).