Botanicals Face Balm

 

Here at The Amazing Blog, we often feel that our skin deserves some rejuvenation as winter chapping starts to set in. Botanicals have created our go-to product to give our face some extra TLC, the Nourishing Face Balm is a luxurious, indulgent and multi-purpose treatment.

The award-winning balm is designed to enhance skin’s texture, in order words you should wake up in the morning with baby soft skin. This is the perfect burst of hydration for dry skin and would even work as an after-sun. The key ingredients of this handmade treatment are shea butter, jojoba oil, wild rose and green tea extracts to name a few. All of which provide a deep conditioning with a beautiful rose infused scent, we loved lathering the balm on at night as the fragrance soothed us into a relaxed sleep. The natural oils balance even oily skin and work with the natural processes of skin rejuvenation rather than against it.

We can’t get enough of our super soft skin! A little goes a long way, one pot will keep you refreshed and radiant for a good while. Reveal the English Rose in you with this UK Handmade face balm, available here for £27.95.

Pure and Light Organic Creams

Here at The Amazing Blog we believe that truly natural products are the best for our skin, while on the hunt we came across Pure and Light Organics. We were lucky enough to try the Essential Face Cream and the Loving Mother and Baby Cream. Pure and Light believe that great skincare comes with simplicity, a philosophy that translates into their all natural ingredients. Interestingly the brand finds inspiration from ancient knowledge of herbal medicine and aromatherapy, balanced alongside information technology of homeopathy.

The Essential Face Cream uses shea butter, to give it a creamy texture, along with organic oils of rosehip, grapeseed, borage, argan, macadamia and avocado to name a few. All of these oils contain vital anti-oxidants and vitamins that our skin craves; it balances, hydrates and revitalizes our skin. We loved how smooth the formula felt and the hint of orange blossom in the scent, after a few uses our skin felt deeply nourished and smelled fantastic. Take the time to massage it into the skin making sure to push up; this is a way to stimulate the collagen in your face as well as providing a peaceful and relaxing end to the day. It is recommended for all skin types and for any skin conditions, so get yours here for £29.

Mothers often have concerns regarding the products they are using both on themselves and their babies. These worries can disappear thanks to Pure and Light Organic’s Gentle Body and Face Cleanser and the Soothing Barrier Cream, both of which are part of the Mother & Baby range; it is specifically designed for safe use on mother and baby’s sensitive skin. The wash contains a combination of 8 active totally natural ingredients, these include lavender, calendula, and marshmallow root. The result is a sulphate free wash that soothes, encourages much needed relaxation for both mother and baby, as well as keeping their skin soft and thoroughly cleansed. We loved the potent lavender scent that takes over the senses to ensure a state of serenity

The cream contains 18 active ingredients including chamomile, yarrow, marshmallow root and silica. All of which are gentle on the skin yet still powerful enough to deal with irritation and dryness, the chamomile is calming, balancing and works as an anti-inflammatory. This is a multipurpose cream that can be used on multiple skin issues, even on babies from 3 months and onwards. We found the cream was extremely hydrating, absorbed quickly and left our skin feeling extremely soft. If you’re a new or expectant mother make sure you order yours here for £18.

Frill - The Frozen Smoothie

Here at the Amazing Blog we feel that no one should miss out on a good dessert, therefore we were particularly excited about the creation of The Frozen Smoothie by Frill. It is an irresistible frozen treat free from dairy and gluten, making it vegan friendly and safe for anyone with gluten or lactose intolerances. Frill Frozen Smoothies contain half the sugar and 10 times the fibre of regular ice cream as well as being low in sodium and fat, finally we can enjoy a truly guilt free dessert!

Frill can be enjoyed when frozen but if left in room temperature for a couple of hours it becomes a rich, creamy mousse. The various flavours include Intense Chocolate, Refreshing Green, and Bursting Berries; we were lucky enough to try these particular flavours and were not disappointed. They are all delicious, the chocolate frill was rich and smooth, while the bursting berries was sweet and refreshing. We loved the personal touches on the pot’s logo; on each flavour the polar bear image wears a different expression. If you ever find yourself in a rush, add nut milk to Intense Chocolate, or fruit juice to Bursting Berries and Refreshing Green, a nutritious breakfast smoothie that can be whipped up in no time.

This is a fun, delicious and healthy dessert that is perfect for everyone, no matter their age or if they have specific diets/eating requirements. Diet goers everywhere raise a spoon to the new Holy Grail sweet treat. Wave goodbye to frozen yoghurt and say hello to Frill, get your hands on it here for £5.75.

The Rugby Fragrance

Everybody ready for the long awaited Rugby World Cup kick off? The Amazing Blog is literally pawing to reach the TV later today to enjoy the first match, but there’s something pretty curious going on among our amazing male team.

As preparing for the date of their life we spotted some of them spraying on the new Rugby Fragrance. We furtively sprayed a dash in the air to understand why they liked it so much and the answer is the mix of notes that work together to create a classy but young and sensual cologne. Warm amber and wood to draw attention, an explosion of citruspepper and peppermint to awaken the senses with a final touch of jasmine and nutmeg.


Although it has been created for men, us girls here in the office love it too - watch out boys as it might easily go missing from your desks! The design is also unique, with a glass rugby ball adorning the top of the bottle, and not only does it smell great, but for each bottle sold The Rugby Fragrance will give a donation to the Wooden Spoon Children’s Charity of Rugby.

The Rugby Fragrance is available here for £24.99

Lushice Sorbets

Cocktails are certainly a guilty pleasure of ours here at The Amazing Blog, when we heard about the new Lushice Sorbets we couldn’t wait to get our hands on them. Inspired by our favourite classic cocktails, the sorbets are deeply refreshing and also a little naughty with the addition of Rum or Tequila. Finally a dessert that the kids can’t get their hands on!

The clue is really in the name, these desserts are truly rich and luscious. Lushice uses quality fruit juices and purees to give a sweet, potent flavour, and the addition of alcohol gives the sorbet a very smooth consistency. The flavours include Mojito, Margarita, Pina Colada, and Strawberry Daiquiri, we loved that there is a flavour for different taste buds. The Mojito and Margarita sorbets have gone on to win a Gold Star each at the Great Taste Awards in 2013 and 2014. This comes as no surprise to us as we loved the sweetness and freshness of the flavours.

The packaging is clean and crisp, with beautiful detailing in the shape of a cocktail glass. Each flavour has a different colour and images representing the fruit inside it and imagery of its background. For example, the Margarita pot includes images of a sombrero and cactus, expressing the cocktail’s Mexican origin.  The sorbets were unique and delicious, a perfect naughty and refreshing dessert to enjoy with your grown-up friends and family.

If you want to try a truly Lushice sorbet, order yours here today for £4.95 each.