Eve of St.Agnes Facial Silk

 

Hyaluronic Acid is cropping up in more products on the market every day, and here at The Amazing Blog, we are incredibly pleased about this. Hyaluronic Acid is an anti-aging ingredient that can provoke wonderful results when used regularly because it helps to plump the skin and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Eve of St. Agnes is a skincare brand that we know very well, and they have recently created their ‘Revive and Renew’ range that includes a face moisturiser called Hydrating Face Silk. We were able to sample this product here at the office and in unison decided it is absolutely a must-have.

The Eve of St. Agnes Hydrating Facial Silk is really a cornucopia of fabulous ingredients that, when working together, create a hardworking anti-aging cream. Hyaluronic Acid is really the ‘hero’ ingredient of this product, working to plump the skin and smooth fine lines. Panax Ginseng, which is also present, works to stimulate collagen reproduction in the skin, and Vitamin A, B, E, and K work to restructure skin. Olive Leaf Extract is in the formula and works by smoothing the overall skin appearance. The scent is fabulous, as it’s a mixture of essential oils like Frangipani, Champaca, Blood Orange, and Ylang-Ylang. It feels wonderful on the skin as well, very cool and moisturising. The Hydrating Facial Silk is suitable for all skin types, even very sensitive skin, so it’s a universally friendly product. You will want to apply this in the morning and night, and it works best in conjunction with the other products in the ‘Revive and Renew’ range from Eve of St. Agnes.

If you are searching for a new anti-aging hero cream, Eve of St. Agnes ‘Hydrating Facial Silk’ is sure to please. To find out more about the Hydrating Facial Silk, which retails at £28 for a full size jar, visit the Eve of St. Agnes website.

Juliette at Home - Lip Balms

Lip balm truly is an everyday essential for us girls here at The Amazing Blog. Every morning I wake up, wash my face, and then apply a smooth coat to my lips for that perfect finishing touch. When I came into work and saw four different samples of Juliette at Home Lip Balms, I knew I was going to have to try them out right away. And after a quick test, well… I now have one at home, one at work, and one in my purse.

I apply lip balm at least ten times a day to ensure that my lips stay moisturised and fresh (modestly of course) - carrying some in my purse is a must. The Juliette at Home balms come in a small simple tin allowing me to take them just about anywhere. And much like other Juliette at Home products, the tin is crafted with antique and modern elements giving it a contemporary design. The lip balm comes in four different flavours: Turkish Delight, Marshmallow and my personal favourites Parma Violet and Bitter Chocolate. With the spring months upon us, I absolutely fell in love with the smell of Parma Violet. The Bitter Chocolate had a sweet smell that made me believe I was actually indulging in some delicious truffles. No matter the flavour, all these balms left my lips feeling soft and hydrated. And each went on smoothly without leaving that irritating greasy feeling.

With the wonderful smells, non greasy application and simple tin, what is there to complain about? Just like my mascara, I now carry these lip balms everywhere I go. And for £4 each, you truly can’t go wrong purchasing a couple of your own.

Botanicals Organic Skin Care Facial Collection

As most of our daily readers already know, at The Amazing Blog we love any kind of products that are hand made and organic. After hearing about Botanicals skincare from a couple of my friends I knew I had to make it a point to try out their facial collection. We were all pleasantly surprised when we received the Facial 'Try Me' Collection: Chamomile & Mandarin. There was a little something for everyone to take home at the office.

Botanicals Skincare Company uses only the most natural and organic ingredients and are all hand made in small batches to preserve the quality of all their products. After learning about this, we knew we were all getting a great product to sample. I luckily ended up with the Skin Tonic and Green Clay Nourish Masque, which I was secretly pinning for. All in all I was excited to sample these two different products. I had Sunday off so I knew this would be the perfect time to test out these new products.

On Sunday I decided I wanted to treat myself to a mini facial so I tried out the Green Clay Nourish Masque. After applying a thin layer and letting it really soak into my skin for approximately 10 minutes, I then used a hot towel to gently scrub it off of my face. It left my skin feeling refreshed and hydrated – while also leaving me in a great mood, but that maybe because I finally got 10 minutes to myself. After treating myself to the mini facial I decided to try the Skin Tonic. At first, I was hesitant, in the past I have found that most Skin Tonics tend to dry my skin out, thankfully that wasn't the case. I applied a small amount of the Skin Tonic lightly on my face and it was quickly absorbed. I was impressed with how hydrated my skin still felt. The Skin Tonic also allowed my mouisturiser to last longer – which was a great added bonus that I wasn't expecting.

I would highly recommend the "Try Me" set that Botanicals Skincare offers. You are able to test out an assortment of their products and then decide which ones you wish to purchase. It's a great way to quickly figure out whether or not you like the brand without the commitment of purchasing a full sized product. You can buy your own  "Try Me" collection facial set for  £37.50 . Let Botanicals help you figure out which facial serum, skin tonic, or nourishing masque works best for you and your skin type. If you ask me this sounds like a great deal!

Oskia - Bedtime Beauty Boost

My skin is having a rough time this winter. It feels dry and dehydrated; no matter what products I use on my skin, the central heating and the changes of temperature are leaving it dull and dry. On times like these I always tend to use a richer cream befote going to bed – I go for richer textures that feel luxurious on the skin. Oskia Bedtime Beauty Boost is one of those gems that has made my skin feel comfortable and elastic again.

Although this cream is aimed to older skins, I’ve found Oskia’s cream has given my mid-twenties complexion a radiance and elasticity boost. The texture of the cream is light and non-greasy. Oskia’s Bedtime Beauty Boost brightens, hydrates and treats the first signs of aging too. One of the best things of this cream it's its smell: a deep Bulgarian Rose perfume and a hint of Oskia signature Rose-Lychee.

Oskia’s Bedtime Beauty Boost has quickly become one of my staples of my evening skincare routine. It’s rich without being greasy and its smell is relaxing enough befote going to sleep.

You can purchase Oskia’s fantastic products on their website.Bedtime Beauty Boost is available in two sizes: 50 ml and 15ml. They retail at £74.00 and £24.00.

KOSMEA - Hydrating Rosewater Mist

Whenever we discover skincare gems, we automatically write about them on The Amazing Blog. We love sharing new bits that we love with our lovely readers. That's why today's post is on a recent discovery of ours - Kosmea's Hydrating Rosewater Mist has been one of our must-haves in our bags. We even have one bottle sitting on our desks at the office!

Kosmea's Hydrating Rosewater Mist can be used as a toner after cleansing your face or as a make-up and skin refresher at anytime of the day. It's super gentle, soothing and hydrating. I love using this Mist when my skin is having a dry day or it's looking dull. Kosmea's Hydrating Rosewater Mist can also stop your make-up from looking cakey or too powdery. For those days when your skin is looking flat because you've overpowdered it, just spray Kosmea's Hydrating Rosewater Mist and let your skin absorb it. Your make-up will have a lovely satin to natural finish.

If you're looking for a simple product that allows you to refresh your skin (and your make-up) on the go, we've found Kosmea's Hydrating Rosewater Mist to be the perfect allrounder. In fact, we're running low of this gem and we're in the urgent need of stocking up!