Marvis - Travel Kit and Toothpaste Dispenser

The Amazing Blog believes that the oral hygiene is the most essential element of our morning and evening routines. Recently, we learned about Marvis, an Italian toothpaste company that dates back to the ‘50s. Ludovico Martelli bought the brand in the ‘90s, with a vision of creating a toothpaste brand to surpass the traditional concept of toothpaste. This is certainly something he has achieved, with five innovative flavours ranging from classic strong mint, Amarelli liquorice, cinnamon mint, ginger mint, and jasmine mint. Rather an unusual set of combinations I’m sure you will agree! Initially designed for smokers, we were particularly interested in the strength of their toothpastes, with intense cleaning power and strong flavours to leave your mouth feeling fresh.

We tried and tested their handy Zip Bag with Toothpaste and Brush and Toothpaste Dispenser. The Zip Bag is made from rubber, particularly useful as it is waterproof and easy-to-clean. Inside the bag, we found an 85ml tube of Classic Strong Mint toothpaste. Since we’re mint-lovers, we were more than pleased. There’s nothing like the traditional punch of mint to leave your mouth feeling fresh. We can confirm that is it indeed “strong”- the minty tang stayed with us even after our morning coffees. Not only toothpaste with a formidable taste, but the formula itself is equally standout, intensely fighting against tooth decay, tartar and plaque for a pearly white smile. Encased in a charming tube that adds a bit of luxury to our bathroom cabinet, the kit also contains a sleek black toothbrush, meaning that it is equally ideal for travelling.

The last goodie we tried was their Toothpaste Dispenser. This dispenser is made of porcelain and is a great help to get the last bit of toothpaste out a tube. We didn’t realise how much toothpaste we were wasting before using this product. All you have to do is pop the tub into the top, and twist the metal handle. To try these innovative products for yourself, you can purchase Marvis’ Zip Bag with Toothpaste and Brush here for £17.50 or the Toothpaste Dispenser here for £17.50.

Ultrasun's Face Tan Activator Protection SPF30 and Daily UV Hair Protector.

Summer can be a dangerous time of year for both skin and hair, as we desperately over do it trying to look like the golden goddesses. Now, don’t get us wrong, all of us at The Amazing Blog are big tanners (real or fake) but we are also big fans of sun safety. There is absolutely no point dedicating your life to using only the best beauty, skin and haircare products if you're going to let yourself prematurely age with sun damage. What we like is that we can trust a brand like Ultrasun to really protect us against the UVA/UVB rays. Two of Ultrasun’s products that really stood out for us, were their Tan Activating Sun Protection SPF30 and Daily UV Hair Protector.

The Face Tan Activator SPF30 is an advanced combination of lamellar broad-spectrum SPF30 protection GSP-T for infrared protection. Advanced active ingredients along with Ectoin stimulate the production of melanin and activate the natural tanning process. What we love about this product for the face, is that it is fast absorbing, lightweight and non-greasy. It's also kind to sensitive skin and aims to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles caused by previous sun damage.

The Daily UV Hair Protector helps save the hair from damage caused by the UV, chlorine and salt which we encounter on our summer holidays. The product detangles hair, increases elasticity and restores moisture levels, allowing your hair to stay looking healthy throughout exposure to the damaging environment. Spray the product liberally on wet or dry hair, before or during sun exposure to ensure that you maintain shiny and beautiful hair this summer. We advise that you avoid getting the product in conduct with clothes as it may stain.

Purchase Ultrasun's Face Tan Activator Protection SPF30 here for £28 for 50ml and the Daily UV Hair Protector here for £24 for 150ml.

The Organic Pharmacy - Self Tan

Around this time of year it seems that everyone on the streets is sporting a lovely summer glow, but several of us here at The Amazing Blog aren’t so lucky. It seems we are pale or bright red, with nothing in between. We, therefore, couldn’t have been more grateful to receive The Organic Pharmacy’s Self Tan.

For those of you who find a natural tan elusive, look no further than this 100% natural product. This self tan uses a unique DHA, Ecocert derived from sugar beets to give you a natural glow without harming skin. It also contains shea butter, aloe, jojoba, and coconut oil, which allow it to moisturise while you apply. This product is completely free from preservatives, colourants and petrochemicals and is gentle on sensitive skin. As an added bonus, it has a light and pleasant fragrance, so there is no worry about smelling like you are covered in product.

When we tried this product, we were glad to find that it felt very lightweight and didn’t leave a greasy film on top of our skin. It went on evenly and without streaks, and in just a few hours we had a soft, uniform glow. We especially loved that it lasted several days, and we only needed to apply a few times a week in order to spend every day looking radiant.

If you too are in search of a summer warmth to your look, The Organic Pharmacy’s Self Tan can be bought here for £36.95.

Triumph & Disaster - No Dice Sunscreen

With the hot summer we’ve had so far, everyone should have a sunscreen they can wear every day, but all too often it seems that sunscreens are designed for a single day at the beach and are too harsh for day-to-day use. Triumph & Disaster created No Dice Sunscreen to combat this problem, and we at The Amazing Blog couldn’t be happier.

No Dice Sunscreen SPF 50 replaces the harsh chemicals found in most sunscreens with natural actives like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. These ingredients are easy on the skin and less irritating than other chemicals used to repel UV rays. Not only does No Dice include ingredients that are less irritating, it also contains green tea and jojoba esters to actively moisturise and serve as antioxidants.

You can apply this sunscreen with confidence knowing that it meets all global SPF and broad spectrum testing standards. As an added bonus, No Dice is non-greasy and feels light on the skin. We were able to wear it without feeling weighed down all day, and unlike most sunscreens it has a mild and pleasant smell. 

If you are looking for a way to protect yourself from the harsh sun this summer, Triumph & Disaster No Dice Sunscreen SPF 50 can be bought at Selfridges for only £36. Simply apply every two hours and take on the day with confidence.  

Simply Soothing - Bug Soother

Summer has landed, and along with it BUGS!! Here at The Amazing Blog we’re loving Simply Soothing’s Bug Soother, to help keep those bugs at bay!

Made with a blend of lemongrass, vanilla and lemon with 3% scent (4% is the highest level recommended by the manufacturer), it smells great and unlike other bug repellents we love how it leaves no oily residue on your skin after you apply.

It’s also a safe natural product, free from DEET and safe for children and pets – it also qualifies as an EPA exempted product.

A single bottle (100 ml) of Simply Soothing’s Bug Soother can be purchased for £6.99 from their website here.