Terre De Mars - 004 Resonance Body & Hair Oil

At the Amazing Blog we’re big fans of the humble coffee bean and its versitility - not only can it give a wonderful boost to those of who find the early mornings a bit of a trial, but the health and medicinal benefits of caffeine-based cosmetology is now also sitting centre stage and rightly getting the attention it deserves. Terre De Mars is a company at the forefront of this.

Started by three friends who had memories of their grandmother espousing on the virtues of coffee as more than just a beverage, they started their empire from the humble beginnings of a 100% pure coffee face scrub. Alexandre, Poulad and Salem had such a phenomenal success with their scrub, that they progressed onto a more sure footing with the launch of a full range of coffee-based products, all of which are COSMOS, COSMEBIO, vegan and cruelty-free certified, and gender fluid. They created their formulae which comply completely with ECOCERT Standards, having researched and understood the benefits of using caffeine in a highly concentrated form, and along with the other totally natural ingredients, the results are a perfect fit for skin bio-compatibility and sensorial richness.

Today we’re talking about the Terre De Mars Résonance 004 Resonance Body & Hair Oil which contains antioxidant and nourishing oils to achieve radiance and smoothness. Castor oil regenerates the skin, and that vital caffeine component tones and invigorates the skin tissues, with Argan oil providing much-needed hydration. The complete range is a happy marriage between science and nature, formulated from powerful bioactive and probiotic ingredients, thus providing a powerful cocktail of nutrients. The benefits do not end there, not only is this nurturing balm kind to our skin, but the packaging is all created with recycled material, meaning the environment reaps huge rewards also. By the way, It doesn’t smell of coffee and has only a hint of zesty citrus scent from the bitter orange water.

Available here at €58 for the 100ml bottle, this is clearly unlikely to be an impulse buy, but the benefits of this newfound elixir are there to be experienced, and the results celebrated. We also believe from their retailer’s page here that it is currently available instore at Wolf & Badger or Make Me Feel (in London) for approx. £48.

By Sarah London's Organic Hair Oil

We're sure we're not alone in admitting that we spend our early mornings armed with a hairdryer (and other hot hair styling tools…) Whether we're going for a straight or curly style, we're no strangers to using a little heat to tame our tresses at The Amazing Blog; and while our hair looks well groomed, we do struggle with the inevitability of dry and damaged ends. From this issue emerged a quest to bring the shine back, bringing vegan brand, By Sarah London, into the frame. They introduced their Organic Hair Oil to us, and this has been our newfound way of injecting some much need moisture, and we couldn't wait to share this with you all!

By Sarah London is a natural and organic brand, providing products that demonstrate full transparency concerning ingredient choices. From humble beginnings, this brand emerged when founders Sarah and Lauren took on the challenge of soothing Lauren's skin while recovering from leukaemia. Their plant-based goal has since developed into a full range of hair care, body care and skincare products that promote conscious living and natural wellbeing simultaneously.

We tried their Organic Hair Oil, a 98% organic and 100% natural product, without the use of artificial ingredients, essential oils or fragrance. Instead, this gem of a find contains Argan oil, sea buckthorn oil and Vitamin E, actively working to prevent thinning of your tresses, and preventing the split ends often associated with the use of heat treatment. Having used this for a few weeks, we can confirm our hair looks and feels both stronger and softer, and with a pretty and recyclable glass bottle - it looks great on any dressing table too. The oil is also unscented, and is a nice addition in the market of heavily fragrance hair oils. To use, add 1-2 drops to clean, damp hair before blow-drying - or, we were also pleased to discover, this oil can be used before air drying your hair (with no sticky residue - bonus!)

To bring the shine back to your hair, visit the By Sarah London website here, where you'll find the 20ml bottle available for £21.50, a little goes a long way!.

Nuxe - Huile Prodigieuse 25th Anniversary

Nuxe’s flagship product, Huile Prodigieuse, is celebrating its 25th anniversary which is exciting news for all fans of the French beauty brand. To celebrate this monumental birthday, the company has released three limited edition bottles of their number one dry oil. The Amazing Blog has long been devotees of Huile Prodigieuse, and we were lucky enough to sample the limited edition products before their release. 

The three colourful and exclusive bottles are decorated with botanical lace and each represent a unique quality Nuxe possess and value. The coral celebrates 25 years of passion, the turquoise represents 25 years of emotion, and the white symbolises 25 years of pure beauty.  As well as the new and stunning bottles, the company has refreshed their original formula. The product now contains Tsubaki oil, a powerful anti-ageing ingredient which is quickly absorbed and nourishes the skin.  Along with the addition of Tsubaki oil the, the dry oil contains hydrating sweet almond oil, vitamine E, borage seed oil and softening Macadamia nut oil. The use of Camellia oil gives the product a beautiful and full-bodied botanical fragrance that encapsulates the essence of the company; which is, everyday luxury. 

Huile Prodigieuse leaves no greasy texture and is easily absorbed into skin or hair. The diversity of the product is what makes Huile Prodigieuse so utterly fantastic in our eyes as the dry oil can be used on the face, body and hair. For a more youthful look apply once a day, to eradicate stretch marks massage into problem areas, and to repair damaged hair rub into ends as frequently as you deem necessary. What’s more, Nuxe is a brand inspired by the infinite power of plants, as such their products are rooted with an eco-attitude and use nature as a way to innovate their skincare. This really is a wonder product, and one we can’t wait to use for the next 25 years.

 You can purchase the set here for £29.00.

Day Cream and 10-in-1 Hair Oil - Nurture Replenish

We at The Amazing Blog know that our readers are women of all ages, so we like to feature a variety of products that cater to different needs. That’s why we were happily surprised when we came across a range of products that are specifically tailored to the needs of women during and after menopause. Unlike other products made for mature skin and hair, the Nurture Replenish line focuses on nutrition supplements alongside complementary beauty products, all containing phytoestrogens to help replenish levels of oestrogen. We were given the chance to try out the Day Cream SPF15 and the 10-in-1 Hair Oil.

The Day Cream SPF15 contains Lipobelle Soyaglycone, the most active form of phytoestrogens available. It stimulates the production of collagen and prevents degradation, to improve skin density by up to 17%, whilst reducing lines and wrinkles. It also contains Vitamin E to improve skin texture as well as starflower oil to increase flexibility and pro-vitamins B5 and B3 to reduce epidermal water loss. The fragrant 10-in-1 Hair Oil contains a blend of natural oils, vitamins and phytoestrogens to moisturise, boost shine, provide colour protection, improve texture and manageability, and prevent breakage.

Restore balance and replenish your body with the Nurture Replenish Day Cream here and the 10-in-1 Hair Oil here.

Vitamin B5 Hair Care Collection - OGX

Maintaining soft and shiny hair can be a bit of a struggle. Here at The Amazing Blog, we have definitely had bad hair days. Luckily, with the new Vitamin B5 Collection by OGX, every day can be a great hair day.

Modern living can take a toll on our mane, so most of us need to treat our hair with a little TLC. The Vitamin B5 collection from OGX is a great way to give your hair a little boost of extra nutrition. Vitamin B5 and Provitamin B help nourish your hair so that it can protect itself against environmental damage and get back to looking its best. The Shampoo, Conditioner, and Oil Mist are perfect for daily use and leave behind a fresh and fruity fragrance whilst giving your hair a healthy, vibrant glow. We particularly loved the oil mist because it made our hair super soft, shiny, and smelling delicious.

Treat your hair diet with the Vitamin B5 Collection available here or at your local Boots. Each product retails from £6.99 to £7.35