BEE Good - Honey & Camelina Facial Exfoliator

Radiant skin is something everyone wants, but not everyone can get. Here at The Amazing Blog, we are one step closer to the skin of our dreams thanks to BEE Good’s Honey & Camelina Facial Exfoliator. Exfoliators are an essential component in our skincare routine; they remove dirt, dead skin and leave the skin feeling as smooth as silk. BEE Good have gone a step further to create an exfoliator specifically targeted at improving skin’s radiance. It's perfect if we want to keep our summer glow going into winter.

This creamy facial treatment is packed with an array of hard-working British ingredients. British Wild Flower Honey is sourced from suppliers and beekeepers within the UK, then combined with British Beeswax, Camelina Oil, Propolis Extract and Lavender. Honey and Camelina deeply moisturise the skin, meanwhile the lavender gently exfoliates. The addition of Wheatgerm Oil adds a boost of hydration for particularly dry skin as well as working as a soothing agent. It's positively brimming with fantastic British ingredients, with a heavenly scent which certainly reminds us of the English countryside. Massaged into the skin after cleansing a couple of times a week, it left our skin feeling wonderfully soft, and not at all tight or stripped of hydration. At the same time, we are helping to support a rural tradition at the heart of the Britain. It's certainly a winner all round for us. 

If you want to try an essentially British exfoliator that will leave your skin feeling great, and looking radiant, get yours here for £10.50.

Delarom Paris - Eye Contour Pro-Cellular Serum

When it comes to our complexions, the team here at The Amazing Blog are vigilant in terms of skincare. However, sometimes our eye area can take a back-seat. While we’re using our fancy facial oils and serums, we shouldn't forget about eye treatments as well. With the Eye Contour Pro-Cellular Serum from Delarom Paris, it’s easy for us to take care of our eyes and prevent signs of ageing.

The serum is rich and gentle, which is an important aspect in any product, but even more so when dealing with the delicate eye area. Patted in both morning and night, the silky serum makes skin feel smoother instantly with no fear of irritation. The design of the bottle is simple and neutral, but the serum ingredients speak for themselves in terms of impact. The power duo of Juvenessence and IRIS, along with other natural active ingredients, work together to moisturise and revitalise skin. Although effective, it’s gentle enough for every skin type and helps to illuminate your eyes throughout the day, while bringing maximum anti-ageing benefits. 

With this new wonder product in our arsenal, we'll surely never neglect our eye area again. Pick up your own pro-cellular serum here for £45.

POPS - Premium Ice Popsicles

There is something so nostalgic about a popsicle; childhood memories come flooding back of those summer days running to the ice cream van, pennies in hand. Here at The Amazing Blog we've been revisiting those cherished childhood moments, but with a twist. POPS have created adult only Premium Ice Popsicles using Champagne. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it?

We had the opportunity to try out their Classic, and Prosecco & Peach Bellini flavours, as well as the Apple & Elderflower from the non-alcoholic range. POPS have certainly brought some childhood enthusiasm back to our offices. Come lunch time, we were running to the freezer with the same excitement we once had when we heard the ice cream van passing. The packaging is bright, fun, and fitting to each lolly; yellow and pink champagne glasses are printed on the Classic and Bellini pops, whereas the Apple & Elderflower is aptly decorated with a background of green apples.

The creators of the 'world's first Champagne Ice Popsicle' have caught the eye of poparazzi like Miley Cyrus, Kate Moss, Gordon Ramsey (who is notoriously difficult to please) and Jack Whitehall. Their rising popularity has seen them visit various events, including Glastonbury Festival, Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Royal Henley Regatta. We loved the freshness of the natural ingredients. The Classic contains 37% real champagne, and tasted just as though we were drinking a glass of cold, crisp bubbly, just what we needed after a long day at work. What’s more, they are all under 100 calories! A truly guilt free treat, just what we love. Although it should be noted that, with a 4.3% ABV, these alcoholic pops really are only suitable for adults, no matter how much childish glee they inspire.

If you want to try your own adult-exclusive popsicle, buy yours here (Classic) and here (Bellini) for £4 each.

Festival of Heat

Here at The Amazing Blog, we have come across an event to spice up your weekend. The Festival of Heat is London’s leading Chilli Festival for the past 3 years, the work of Mercadito Productions. Heat-seekers everywhere join to celebrate various cultural uses for chilli, including the different eating, growing and cooking methods.

The Festival is attracting both aspiring and established talent; there will be producers, market traders and chefs from all over the UK. A few names you may recognise are hot pepper sauce brand Encona, Mushemi Fire, Zambian Chilli Products and Grim Reaper Foods Ltd. Encona will be this year’s sole sponsor of The Festival Kitchen, a fun and educational area with cooking demonstrations, food workshops and tasting activities for the whole family to enjoy. Whether its sweet and mild you’re after, or hot and fiery, Encona will have the sauce for you. They will also offer a range of delicious marinades to put life back into dull meal times; these are available in Korean BBQ, Jamaican Jerk BBQ and Moroccan Harissa. The exotic names are enough to make the mouth water.

Flavour Gurus from The World of Zing and Made in Hackney share their tips in master classes, workshops and demonstrations in the Festival Kitchen. In which you can learn ‘How to make a good curry’ and ‘Cooking with chilli to achieve the perfect heat’. For budding spice sellers, you can even pick up top tips on marketing your own hot sauce.

The Festival Kitchen Debate will hold several special guests, whom are to be announced. This is a hub of discussion around issues that affect us as consumers. You can have your own say on why we should buy from local producers and ask where it is our food comes from. If you want a break from all of this information, there will be DJs and bands providing music from across the world. There will surely be something to suit everyone as the music follows the multi-cultural theme, expect anything from live folk music to Bangladeshi dancing. In an ever growing multi-ethnic community it’s important to learn about different cultures, food and music are the social centres for most, making it the perfect place to start.

If you want a fun-filled and informative day out, make sure you attend the Festival of Heat  for just £7.50 per person, children under 16 go free if accompanied by an adult. The festival takes place on the 27th September 2015 in Red Market, London.​ 

Prezzybox Smartphone & Tablet Mini Mount

It is not secret that we are a nation obsessed with tablets and smartphones, I’m sure many of you are reading this right now on your personal device. Here at The Amazing Blog we are no exception, consequently when we saw Prezzybox had a Smartphone & Tablet Mini Mount we couldn’t wait to try it out.

Prezzybox have made multitasking a possibility and hands free a reality. This gadget is highly versatile, fitting in any space and on any surface, perfect for any opportunity you are in need of both hands. The most obvious is of course cooking, rather than going back and forward to a cookbook or continually picking up your device, you can have it conveniently placed in your view at all times. Think of all the recipes you can perfect when they have your full attention, no more burning or overcooking. We found this particularly useful in the kitchen; we didn’t even have to worry about damaging our furniture. There is a cushioned area on the clamp and holder to give you peace of mind.

Now of course as beauty enthusiasts we managed to find a way to use it on a vanity. Place the clamp on the table or wall beside your mirror whilst watching makeup or hair tutorials, this will save you having to stop and start the video when trying to follow along. We can’t believe we’ve survived for so long without this useful and versatile tool. If you want to make hands free a reality get your own mini mount here for £39.99.