Korres - Wild Rose CC Cream

There are often days that we don’t want to wear a full face of make-up, yet we still want radiant, even skin. Here at The Amazing Blog we have found the perfect product to make this possible, the Korres Wild Rose CC Cream, a naturally formulated tinted moisturiser with colour correction and sun protection.

The cream can be applied either with fingers, a brush, or a damp sponge to give even coverage, and is easily buildable with an extra coat. This CC cream provides the benefits of a skincare product as it's packed with a multitude of natural ingredients, all of which reduce imperfections, hydrate and protect the skin. It also has the added bonus of SPF 30, which is just important at this time of year as it is at any other. Carob Tree extract and Wild Rose work to soothe and smooth fine lines/skin discolouration, and light-reflecting pearls give the skin a beautiful luminosity when applied. What's more, the rose pink undertones in the cream act as a colour corrector to even out skin tone and brighten the complexion. We found the medium shade had a decent amount of coverage, imperfections were blurred and our skin appeared much brighter. The rosy tones do mean that the two available shades may not work for every skin tone, but if the colours are right for you, this is an amazing product for giving your skin a winter glow.

Look after your skin and perfect your complexion by getting your CC cream here for £26.

Inspiral - Kale-os and Coconut Pecks

When hunger strikes, so many of us grab quick, convenient and unhealthy snacks, but here at The Amazing Blog, we're changing our ways, one bite at a time. We have been lucky enough to try the Inspiral range of Kale-os and Coconut Pecks; they are organic, 100% natural super foods that give us real nutritional satisfaction, rather than a short lived sugar rush.

Kale-os are an innovative new range of kale crisps that are neither baked nor fried. These nutritionally dense kale crisps are nut-free, low in calories, and use an air-drying method to retain more nutrients than any of its competitors. Kale is extremely high in Vitamins B and C, plus the use of extra-virgin olive oil adds the anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits that come from good fats. They aren’t just packed with endless goodness; they actually taste delicious with flavours like Tomato & Basil Pizza and Celtic Sea Salt & Lime. These are far more exciting and vibrant than any flavours offered by the leading potato crisp brands. If you are a certified Kale Queen you will love the crisp texture that reminded us of scrumptious seaweed dishes.

Inspiral haven’t ended it there, they have continued their snack innovation with a range of Coconut Pecks. These are simply organic raw coconut chips that are also air-dried, rather than toasted, to keep them free from trans-fat. We loved their crunchy texture and the unexpected sweet taste thanks to the use of Palmyra Blossom Nectar, a natural and low G.I. sugar. You can choose between two delicious flavours, Smokin’ (Paprika) or Raspberry, they thoughtfully included both a sweet and more savoury flavour for us. Inspiral aren’t only keeping us healthy, but they focus on keeping the planet happy too. The packaging is fully compostable, the ink is made from vegetables, and this is all produced in a solar-powered eco factory.

Keep your waistline and the planet happy by getting yourself some guilt-free kale snacks here for £1.29, or grab a bag of Coconut Pecks here for 99p each. 

Bee's Wrap - Sustainable Food Storage

Here at The Amazing Blog we are always looking for healthy, natural products when it comes to beauty, but we're always pleased when we can take this ethos into the kitchen. Plastic clingfilm is a firm staple in most homes, but the all-natural Bee’s Wrap is set to change that. No one knows what harm the chemicals plastic wraps contain can do, and so we were excited to find a natural alternative to keep our food fresh.

The design of the Bee’s Wrap is such a thoughtful idea. The wax coating the cloth softens and moulds around the food or bowl, keeping it airtight - there’s even a cute wooden toggle and string to add extra security. The wrap itself is made from totally organic muslin cloth, and then steeped in Beeswax, Jojoba Oil and Tree Resin. Although this may sound like an odd concoction, it ensures the wrap is malleable, water resistant, airtight, anti-bacterial and reusable. There is no denying the effectiveness and usefulness of this product; lunchboxes will never be the same again.

The wrap is decorated with a honeycomb print, and the toggle is stamped with an image of a bee, to keep in line with the ingredients used to make it. It holds quite a potent scent which fades over time, but we loved that it had a hint of honey. It gave us a satisfied feeling that we were using something natural and chemical free. Every little helps in our opinion. The wraps are available in three different sizes, as well as specialised sandwich and bread wraps. Join those of us who have ditched the clingfilm for a natural alternative, get your Bee’s Wrap here for £14.95 (Assorted sizes), £11.95 (Bread) and £8.95 (Sandwich). 

Friday Favourites - Shampoo Feature

Caring for our hair has never been more complicated. Even purchasing shampoo has become a trying task as there are now countless brands, formulations and problem areas to choose from. Here at The Amazing Blog we have found a selection of fantastic hair products catered to specific problems that may be affecting you.

Firstly, hair washing can be so time consuming! At the end of a long day, the last thing we feel like doing is washing our hair. We have to repeat shampoos, leave in treatments, add conditioner, and just when you think you’re finished it’s time to dry and style it. Zerreau have found a way to save you time and your hair from heat damage by creating a Towel Off Shampoo. This is a shampoo foam that is massaged into dry hair and simply towel dried before styling as normal. Forget dry shampoo, we finally have a convenient product that actually cleans our hair between washes. We were lucky enough to try the Apple and Strawberry scent shampoo foams, and they certainly didn’t disappoint. It has given us that feeling of fresh, clean hair between washes, even after an evening spent in the gym. Zerreau were even thoughtful enough to upload a ‘How To’ video on YouTube. If you would like to try it out for yourselves get yours here for £7.95.

If you suffer from sensitive scalp then Odylique have the perfect product for you. Their Gentle Herb Shampoo is specifically designed to soothe and nourish irritated skin. It's a unique natural shampoo that is bursting with organic herbal ingredients, coconut oil to hydrate the scalp and is totally sulfate free, for which it has won an award. You can be assured that each ingredient works to a purpose; horsetail to strengthen, chamomile to sooth and rosemary to promote shine. The Gentle Herb Shampoo is suitable for all hair types but is particularly effective on problem skin prone to psoriasis, dermatitis or eczema. We found that after a few uses we didn’t even need to use conditioner or treatments, our hair felt and looked so healthy. Pick up your own 100% natural shampoo here for just £11.

The Nahrin Hair Shampoo and Conditioner are for those of you with dry/damaged hair. The Mallow Shampoo has a mild formula made from mallow and bamboo extract, these nourish the hair whilst also protecting it from irritation. Before you think it could get any better, the formulation even conveys volume and elasticity to fine hair - every flat-haired girl’s dream! The Hair Conditioner is packed with natural oils and extracts to reinforce the structure of the hair, in other words combs can glide through it with ease. Nahrin also goes further to include a specified Anti-Dandruff Shampoo in their range, where the active ingredients normalise cell regeneration to balance the scalp. The various vitamins and tea tree deeply nourish and soothe the scalp to ensure you are always flake free. We love how long lasting the products are, a little goes a long way, you will definitely get your money’s worth. If you want to bring your hair back to life get yours here for £13.00, £18.00 and £10.00.         

So many of us now experiment with hair colours, but what we may not realise is all the damage that colouring can inflict on our fragile hair. Luckily, Paul Mitchell has saved the day with his Ultimate Colour Repair Collection. This is made up of the Ultimate Repair Shampoo, Conditioner and Triple Rescue. Interestingly it harnesses the power of quinoa to lock in hair colour, restore luster and reverse the signs of damage. Just what the hair doctor ordered! Quinoa is an ancient grain rich in amino acids, meaning it is able to penetrate and bond to hair like a magnet. In plain English, it provides a protective shield to prevent damage. The shampoo and conditioner smell incredible and left our hair fragrant for days after, it also managed to keep our coloured hair vibrant far longer than other shampoos. The Triple Rescue was fantastic to use prior to styling, it took away that guilty feeling of ‘What if I’m damaging my hair?’ Keep your hair as vibrant as if you stepped straight out of the salon, order yours here for £39.25, £17.50 and £17.95.

Misfortune Cookies

Halloween is upon us, so here at The Amazing Blog we have some grown-up fun to spook up your Saturday. Prezzybox have brought us the delectable yet devilish Misfortune Cookies, not to be confused with their charming counterpart, these cookies bite back! Prepare yourself for the fright of brutally honest, pessimistic and crude responses.

Misfortune Cookies are the daring delights that every table needs this Halloween, each packet is adorned with a ghoulish character. But the worst part to this ghastly treat is yet to come, beneath the soulless black cookie lies a fortune that won’t leave you jumping for joy. But rather heading out the door in shame. Although the cookie is delightfully crisp and sweet, the misfortune can be hard to swallow. Each box contains 13 cookies, suitably unlucky for those who dare to take one. We love this unique idea for a frightful but fun filled Halloween dinner gift - it will surely provide plenty of laughs and entertainment this October. This tricky treat is one for the adults too, proving you’re never too old to enjoy the hellish holiday.

This eerie edible paired with wickedly witty packaging is available on Prezzybox for a mere £11.95. Give your unwitting guests a ghastly night to remember.