Amphora Aromatics Face Mask

I don't know about you but when I use a face mask or a hair mask, it instantly feels like I'm having a pamper night. The process of using masks feels relaxing and pampering in itself to me especially growing up with american tv and films were girls always used green clay or mud masks. I have a few masks that I like although over the past year or so  I've become a big fan of multi-masking where you use a couple of face masks at once on different areas of the face. For example, I use a moisturising and gentle mask on my cheeks and a detoxifying mask on my t-zone to suit those areas of my skin more than one all over face mask. 

I was recently sent the *Amphora Aromatics Frankincense and Rose Clay Face Mask (£7.95, 100ml) which claims to detoxify the skin and draw out impurities from blocked pores while leaving the skin radiant and hydrated. There are so many lovely natural ingredients in the mask such as sweet almond oil, shea butter, rosehip seed oil, frankincense oil and many more. 

The mask doesn't feel like a clay mask, it almost has a whipped body butter consistency but when applied it looks and feels like a traditional clay mask I used as a teenager - although this one is much better for the skin than the cheap ones I used to use! It applies smoothly with no mess and it rinses off easily too. You can see it drying and being absorbed, like the Caudalie detox mask which makes me think that it is definitely working. The mask leaves my skin very smooth, cleansed and my pores do seem smaller, less noticeable or less clogged up. 

Overall, both myself and my sister really like this mask, it isn't the most amazing mask I've ever tried but it is fantastic, especially for the price and the wonderful ingredients. I would definitely recommend it and I do want to try more from this brand - they have recently launched a home fragrance range which looks interesting. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.

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Have you tried anything from Amphora Aromatics? What is your favourite face mask? 

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AA Bergamot + Aloe Deodorant

Amphora Aromatics is a brand I've reviewed on my blog previously, I've tried their Aloe Eye Gel which I loved so I was more than happy to try more from the brand. Amphora Aromatics is a natural skincare and bodycare brand which stocks a wide range of products. 

I chose the *AA Bergamot and Aloe Deodorant (£3.96 sale, 50ml) which unlike the majority of deodorants on the market doesn't contain the potentially harmful ingredient of aluminium. The deodorant does contain essentials oils and other great natural ingredients as such bergamot which 'attacks' bacteria which causes odour. The product comes in a roller ball bottle which I'm not a massive fan of as I prefer creamy stick deodorants. 

The scent is a little different that I thought it would be, it is fresh, citrus scented and it isn't too strong but it reminds me of kitchen cleaning products and it's quite a bitter scent. Besides the scent it is a great deodorant, it is a wet formula so it takes a while to dry as all deodorants of this type do but I don't have to wait around for ages. It is effective as a deodorant, which some natural deodorants aren't to an extent, although I don't think it would stand up to exercise. 

Overall, I love the look of the packaging, I am a fan of the natural ethos of the brand and the great ingredients list and it does work well for me on a daily basis but the scent it's quite what I expected and I don't think it would be suitable for hotter days or going to the gym for example - I've never been to a gym in my life but you know what I mean! Overall rating: ★★★★✩, 4/5. 

Have you tried anything from this brand? Do you use any natural deodorants?

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AA Seaweed + Aloe Refreshing Eye Gel

I have to admit, I do love my skincare but the areas that I always forget to look after include my neck and under eyes. I do have eczema around my eyes on occasion, my skin is always dry anyway and I have very fine lines under my eyes which I think is due to using steroid creams on my eczema for years. So I struggle to find eye creams and to be honest very few have impressed me - most are just face creams in smaller packaging, in my opinion.  

However, I recently received the *AA Skincare Seaweed + Aloe Refreshing Eye Gel (£6.96, 50ml) and I'm an eye cream/gel convert! The product is paraben free, suitable for all skin types and it contains some of the following ingredients: aloe leaf juice, sea lavender extract, Irish moss extract, mallow extract and more. 

Firstly, I love the packaging, it is simple and effective and it has a pump! The pump dispenser is so handy, it allows a tiny amount to be dispensed and it is mess free. The packaging alone makes the eye gel so convenient and quick to use, it has now become a part of my evening skincare routine. One of the issues that has always put me off using eye creams or gels on a daily basis is that I thought it was a fussy, time wasting extra step but this product has resolved that issue just because it's so quick and handy. 

The gel itself is cooling and it has a smooth gel consistency which  instantly refreshes, smoothes and moisturises the skin; it makes my skin look plumped and radiant almost - without shimmer/glitter. I find that this product helps with reducing dehydration lines especially as well as the look of fatigue as it just perks up the skin. I haven't noticed any irritation at all from this product. 

Overall, I can't say enough good things about this eye gel, it is so convenient, moisturising and it provides a great base for concealer. It also claims to remove makeup which I haven't tested yet but I will update this post when I do. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5. 

Have you tried any products from AA Skincare? Do you use an eye cream/gel daily?

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