SK5 Razor - Shavekit

For many of us, shaving is an essential but sometimes inconvenient task. Here at The Amazing Blog we have found an easy solution. Shavekit has created the better way to shave – they offer flexible memberships to have your choice of razor delivered directly to your door. You can choose delivery to be as frequent as you like – monthly, bi-monthly or even simplier; whenever.

You just need to choose between three or five high quality blades and how often you would like your razor delivered. There are no commitments, meaning you can customise the process to suit your needs. We have been trying out the SK5 Razor, boasting five ceramic-coated carbon steel blades and an aloe strip for smooth lubrication. The trimmer blade works wonderfully for sideburns and under the nose, including all those hard-to-reach places. This razor gives a very smooth and efficient shave. Also the four replacement refill blades ensure that you will always be prepared for a close shave.

Shavekit works closely with leading manufacturers to create razors that perform better than many other brand names. All of the razors are designed with open-back architecture for easy cleaning. Made from carbon steel, these razors are dependable and deliver immacular shaves time and time again. The products are suitable for both men and women. Their quick and free delivery anywhere in the UK means that they’re a great value for your money.

The Shavekit SK5 Razor is available at their website here for £8.95. 

Lip Treatments - Friday Favourites

Now that winter appears to have finally drawn to a close, we can ramp up our spring skincare routines to make the best of the new season. Cold weather can be especially cruel to the lips and now it's time to heal and take care of them. The Amazing Blog has gathered our favourite lip treatments that can get your lips back to their best.

The first product is the Fillerina Lip Volume. This is a dermo-cosmetic filler treatment designed to plump and nourish the lips. The roll-on applicator supplies your lips with an intensive treatment containing a blend of six hyaluronic acids. The effective ingredients work to increase the volume of the lips and have been formulated to penetrate deep into the skin.

We loved how easy this product was to use. You simply need to roll the product over the lips daily or as needed. The lightweight formula is great for carrying with when you're on-the-go and gives you a quick anti-ageing treatment at all times of the day.

Buy Fillerina's Lip Volume here for £47.50.

Our next choice is LipRenew from the brand Pevonia. Another winner in the anti-ageing department, this treatment instantly plumps and rejuvenates tired-looking lips. The product contains collagen, hyaluronic acid, sesame seed exract, shea butter and capsicum. This powerful blend deeply moisturises and repairs lips that have been damaged through smoking or other external stresses.

We were amazed at how LipRenew smoothed lines and gave volume and softness to our lips. The product works brilliantly as a primer before makeup, as it blurs imperfections while creating a smooth base.

To get back your powerful pout, grab Pevonia's LipRenew here for £50.00.

We couldn't create a lip feature without mentioning Sarah Chapman's Lip Enhancer. This double-ended product is the new power couple of the cosmetic world, with two targeted formulas to repair and perfect the lips. The product is a double-ended wand; one side is an easily absorbed treatment that primes and smooths the lips for make-up. Hyaluronic acid and meadowfoam seed oil provide hydration to the lips and added oat lipids soothe and fight against irritation.

The other side of the wand is the tinted balm, created to add colour and nourishment to the lips. Patented ingredients increase lip volume and redefine lip contours, creating the perfect youthful smile. The blend of oils and butters comfort the area and the subtle tint gives a gorgeous blush colour to the lips, sure to suit all skin-tones.

For a brilliant double act, buy Sarah Chapman's Lip Enhancer here for £29.00.

Last on our lip guide is Dr. Lipp's Original Nipple Balm For Lips. This cult product has been around for a while but it still holds its ground as the ultimate multipurpose treatment. This 100% natural lip balm has one ingredient, Lanolin, which is a powerful substance that heals, nourishes, and protects. Originally created to help soothe sore and sensitive nipples, the product is so versatile that you can use it anywhere you want.

You can use Dr. Lipp as a lip balm, a hand or nail treatment, or to relieve dry, sensitive, itchy, or damaged skin. The uses of this product are endless so you can get creative in ways that you use this wonder balm. The product is free from parabens, fragrance, mineral oil, and silicones and Dr. Lipp doesn't test on animals.

Your lips are in safe hands with Dr. Lipp's Original Nipple Balm For Lips and you can get it here for £12.00.

Light, Normal and Rich Intense Moisturisers and Boosters - Bio-Extracts

As you know, we are always on the lookout for exciting, revolutionary and different beauty products here at The Amazing Blog as such we have seen many different approaches to skin care, so please believe us when we say that we have seen nothing like Bio-Extracts! Thes products are based on scientific theory, they are fun to use, and they are effective! We can't think of anything better, except maybe if they were vegan, paraben free and made with all natural ingredients – which they are!

Bio Extracts work off a concept unlike any other; they have three intense moisturisers called light, normal and rich. Once you have selected the moisturiser you think is most appropriate for you skin, you then choose a ‘booster’. The boosters they have come in large syringes, which you are supposed to then add to the cream. By mixing and matching their boosters with the creams, you can tailor a product ideal for your skin’s individual needs! It’s very simple to use, with every pump of moisturiser you add 1-2 shots of the booster!

So what is the science behind it? Well the upper layers of the skin, the stratum corneum, are elaborately organised into a highly-structured, lamellar arrangement. These layers are what form the skin’s barrier function, which keeps internal fluids and external stressors external. If this sounds too scientific for you, it did to us; we understand the lamellar arrangement as consisting of lipids, or ‘oils and fats’. Bio-Extracts has a very distinctive structural similarity to these natural layers in the skin and is therefore designed to act as a patch on the skin. This, in turn, helps to restore and protect the barrier function of the skin; stopping trans-epidermal water loss, improving hydration, and protecting the skin from external irritants.

There are nine boosters to choose from; Glow boost, clean to clear boost, pore minimising boost, anti wrinkle boost, lifting booster, firming booster, hydro booster, glow boost, and anti-oxidant booster. Each moisturiser recommends which boosters are most efficient with the cream, helping you get the best results. The products all smelt divine, and we loved incorporating Bio-Extracts into our routine. We can’t wait to use them again!

You can purchase the creams for £27.00 and the boosters for £19.50 from here.

Lemongrass and Cedar Wood Shampoo and Conditioner - The Handmade Soap Co.

At The Amazing Blog, we know how important it is to deep clean your hair by using a cleansing shampoo at least once a week. The reason we use a cleansing shampoo is that they work a lot harder than standard hair cleaning products and completely strip off all the pollution and dirt that can accumulate on your hair over time. They are incredibly effective and powerful, which is why they can be daunting to use! While they do leave your hair shiny and squeaky clean, there is always the worry that because of their strength they may also remove your hair of its natural oils, and then there are also questions as to what harsh chemicals are in these products that make them so efficient? It can be daunting, but luckily, we have found a great natural cleansing shampoo and conditioner set from The Handmade Soap Co. which has eased our fears entirely!

Their Lemongrass and Cedar Wood Shampoo gently cleanses hair and worked as efficiently as other chemical filled shampoo’s we’ve tested but without stripping the hair of its natural oils! Leaving our hair looking shinier and feeling cleaner! We found that the Lemongrass and Cedar Wood Conditioner was soothing and helped to calm and revive damaged hair.

With 99.7% of the product consisting of natural ingredients from plant and botanical extracts as well as being paraben and petrochemical free, we are confident that this product will help you maintain healthy and beautiful hair!  What's more, the products have a refreshing scent with top notes of pineapple, citrus and lemongrass, and a woody base scent of patchouli and vanilla making these products a treat for the senses as well as the hair!

You can purchase the Shampoo here for £13.90 and the Conditioner here for £13.90

White and Green Tea Exfoliators and Moisturisers - Ceremony

Here at The Amazing Blog, we have discovered the power of tea, and no, we’re not talking about the boost a late afternoon cup gives you. We were recently introduced to Ceremony, a brand that uses the highest quality Japanese tea as the cornerstone of their skincare products. Ceremony skincare blends the ancient philosophy of Japanese tea ceremonies with modern aesthetics and science to create a fantastic product that will leave you feeling pampered all day long.

Ceremony’s skin range is divided into their white tea and green tea products which really help to harness the individual benefits of the teas. Green tea has been shown to help treat acne, improve complexion and maintain youthful skin, making it perfect for oily skin types. White tea has been proven to reduce puffiness, prevent sun damage and is even known to help to avoid wrinkles as it aids in protecting the collagen and elastin in the skin.

We were lucky enough to try both the green tea and white tea versions of Ceremony’s moisturiser and exfoliator. Peach seed powder is used as the basis for both of the exfoliators. This is an excellent alternative to micro-beads which can damage the skin and harm the environment. The green tea scrub really helped to keep breakouts down due in part to the chamomile extract in the product. Both moisturisers gave the skin a new radiance, and our complexions flourished when used daily, in part due to the shea butter! We would recommend the green tea products for those with oily and combination skin, and we would recommend the white tea products for normal to dry skin types.

The green tea exfoliator can be purchased here for £17.50, and the moisturiser for £18.50 here

The white tea exfoliator can be purchased here for £18.50, and moisturiser for £20.50 here