H! I'm Canda, welcome to GlamRiver! I'm a forty-something blogger from sunny Central Oregon. Here on GlamRiver you will find me sharing my love of beauty & skincare products along with my other obsessions like essential oils, health & fitness, fashion, decor, furbabies, hiking, outdoors, travel, positive vibes, people and even cocktails & food!
I love a good eye cream & I have been testing out some really good ones lately and this Anti Aging Eye Cream that Mimi Fontaine sent me to review is definitely one of them. The Anti Aging Eye Cream by Mimi Fontaine contains hydrolyzed collagen, hydrolyzed elastin, licorice root extract, vitamin A & E all of which help with everything from dark circles & puffiness to fine lines & wrinkles. The consistency of the eye cream is fairly thick but it's easily absorbed leaving the skin soft & hydrated. I love how it seems to smooth out & fill in the fine lines!
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
Yumi Beautiful is another brand that I have come to love. I did a review on their Rose Hip Oil and I am currently testing out their Asteria Anti-Aging Serum and not only do they make great, quality products I also love their packaging, they look & feel expensive and they look really pretty sitting on my bathroom counter! Yumi Beautiful sent me their Vitamin C Serum several weeks ago and I have been testing it out on mostly my face in my morning & nightly skincare routines. The Yumi Beautiful Vitamin C Serum is the prefect blend of Vitamin C, Aloe Vera, Hyaluronic Acid and other natural ingredients. The serum is clear and slighty thiicker than water, it's also very lightweight and absorbs really quickly. It leaves your skin feeling moisturized and really soft and because it's so lightweight it's perfect to wear under makeup.
Go to YumiBeautiful.com for more info and to check out their other products and you can also purchase on Amazon.com.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
Foxbrim is another skin care company that has become one of my favorites and I love it when I get to try out their new products. (You can read some of my other Foxbrim reviews here.) I have been using their new Ultra Lift Treatment that they sent me for the last several weeks & I have been really happy with the results.
I have been using the Ultra Lift Treatment on my neck & decollete area and I have noticed that the lines on my neck seem less noticeable and the skin tone on my neck & decollete area is more even. Unfortunately, I have some Melasma on my neck and decollete and because the Ultra Lift Treatment has Panthenol in it which helps exfoliate dead skin cells and to reveal fresh, new skin & helps diminish the look of my Melasma. The Panthenol also helps plump, moisturize & heal the skin. The Ultra Lift Treatment by Foxbrim also contains other quality, natural ingredients like Vitamin A, Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid. The Ultra Lift Treatment is very lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin and I love that little goes a really long way!
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
It couldn't have been more perfect timing to be able to test these out! With the Cold & Flu season in full force around the office these bad boys were put to good use.
This product was totally new to me and it will be something that I re-purchase when I run out. This made my hair feel really soft and more manageable. Loved it! Plus, it's Paraben & Mineral Oil free.
This was one of my favorite boxes from Influenster! Want to know how you can get a VoxBox & try out new products? Go to Influenster.com for more information.
I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
I have been getting A LOT of emails coming in with all of these great deals so I thought I would share a few that I thought you would be interested in!
Add all ingredients to your slow cooker (including chicken or turkey, if using). Set it on low to medium heat for 6-8 hours. When you come home, you’ll have a warm, comforting pumpkin soup waiting for you! If using tempeh, warm up and add immediately before serving. Serve with 5 pecans on top!
*Klamath Blue Green Algae Supplement by BRI Nutrition
Klamath Blue Green Algae is a new to me and since I haven't heard much about I did a little research and found out that it's a great source of protein, with about 6 grams in each 100-gram serving and it includes all the essential amino acids. Not only that,Klamath Blue Green Algae Supplement by BRI Nutrition also provides modest amounts of several important minerals, including calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium, as well as small amounts of zinc and phosphorus. The algae also contains vitamins A, C, E and several of the B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6 and folate. I have been taking the Klamath Blue Green Algae Supplement that BRI Nutrition sent me to test out for them and I have been enjoying the benefits of it. I feel like my energy has increased and I even seem to be more alert. With all my sleeping issues I need all the extra energy & alertness I can get! I know all the vitamins and minerals in the algae are really good for my overall health as well.
BRI Nutrition has generously offered to give a FREE bottle of their Klamath Blue Green Algae Supplement to one of my lucky readers! Just enter the giveaway below, starts 11/25/14 @ 11 am PST and ends 12/06/14 @ 11 am PST.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
I have really been enjoying testing out all of the different hair oils that are on the market right now. I have had a chance to test the entire spectrum of hair oils from low end to high end and I definitely have my favorites. One of those favorites is the Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive that iFabbio & Monat sent me to test out for them.
First of all, let's talk packaging! We beauty bloggers love our packaging and the packaging for the Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive does not disappoint. The bottle for the Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive looks & feels high end & luxurious and I love that you just have to press the "button" on the top of the lid to draw the oil into the dropper, it's a very cool & innovative feature.
The Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive is actually a dual oil that can be used on your hair & skin. The lightweight oil is unique blend of 11+ molecular ingredients, that includes vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, beta-carotene, omega-6 fatty acids, nutrients and amino acids, suitable for all skin and hair types. All of these ingredients have been proven to mimic the body’s own natural oils to reduce hair thinning, prevents further damage and adds volume and shine. The Capixyl™, is a special ingredient that is powered with Red Clover Extract, a gentle emollient that reduces scalp inflammation, strengthens and thickens hair, and hydrates the scalp to stimulate natural, noticeable hair growth.
I have only been using it on my hair for the most part, however, I love rubbing any remaining oil into my skin after I have applied it to my hair and it leaves my skin feeling really soft and supple. The oil is very lightweight & has a light, almost citrus scent to it and when I apply it to my hair it's quickly absorbed and makes my hair feel silky, soft and leaves it looking shiny & healthy.
Since I have been using the Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive on my hair for several weeks now I have really noticed how my hair feels & looks healthier than it did before I started using it, proof to me that the Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive works! For me, this oil is like magic in a bottle! The Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive does come with a hefty price tag of $99.00 but like I said it's magic in a bottle and apparently magic is expensive!
Monat has a lot of other hair care products that I would love to try and if they work even half as good as the Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive then they are bound to be pretty fantastic.
Make sure you also check out this really informative video about Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive that I linked below...
I have taken CLA in past years whenever I have needed to loose some excess weight or help maintain my weight because it really does work. Since I know how well it works I was pretty excited when Weight Loss Development offered to send me their CLA Superior to test out for them! CLA Superior does not disappoint! I have had some great results and it has helped me loose a couple pounds in the few weeks that I have been taking it.
Studies have shown that CLA or Conjugated Linoleic Acid helps burn fat and increase metabolism. When you are trying to maintain your weight CLA also helps prevent fat storage and it also promotes muscle growth. CLA Superior is made from purest, natural source of Safflower available on the market.
Want to try CLA Superior by Weight Loss Development for yourself? Weight Loss Development has generously offered to give a FREE bottle of their CLA Superior to one of my lucky readers! All you have to do is enter the giveaway below. The giveaway starts 11/24/14 @ 3 pm and ends 12/06/14 @ 3 pm. Sorry, U.S. Residents only :(
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
I love testing great skin care products and also love that sometimes I get to share those great products with my readers!
I have been loving this Anti Aging Moisturizer that Authentic Skincare sent me and it has become my go to moisturizer. I have really oily skin but this has been great as a moisturizer, it's lightweight and it absorbs quickly so it doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy and it's perfect to wear under my makeup. My skin is also more noticeably soft & and supple. The Authentic Skincare Anti Aging Moisturizer is also free from parabens, SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) & petrochemical derivatives and there are no added fragrances and no additives or fillers so it doesn't clog my pores either. Yep, it's pretty amazing!!
Authentic Skincare uses only the best ingredients in the perfect proportions to hydrate, lift, tone, and oxygenate your skin and they have created the ideal blend of Vitamin C, peptides, potassium, a unique O2 complex, and other ingredients to help give your skin a radiant glow.
Authentic Skincare products are made and packaged in a FDA-certified facility, so you know it's safe for your skin and they have a 100% "Bottom of the Bottle" money-back guarantee. If you're not thrilled with your purchase, just send them the bottle back (even if it's empty) for a 100% refund.
Go to Authentic-Skincare.com for more detailed information and if you don't win the FREE bottle you can also order on Amazon.com and make you use promo code 15OFF2UU for an additional 15% off!
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
So if you don't already know I am a HUGE green tea fan! I drink it all the time and I use Matcha Green Tea in my smoothies almost everyday as well. Green Tea has so many health benefits so it's something that I have become quite passionate about, especially in the last year. Green Tree Life Sciences sent me bottle of their Premium Green Tea Extract to test out for them and I have been taking if for a few weeks now. The Premium Green Tea Extract by Green Tree Life Sciences is mostly geared toward weight loss but it's also loaded with some powerful antioxidants too! I loved that boost of antioxidants and I have had a ton of energy thanks to the naturally occurring caffeine.
I am pretty much of the policy that when it comes to Green Tea it's pretty hard to go wrong. So, I think the Premium Green Tea Extract by Green Tree Life Sciences is a great supplement, especially if you have a hard time drinking it because of the strong green tea flavor that is associated with most green teas.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
So, I have to admit I had NEVER (I know, it's shocking to me too!) heard of Caralluma Fimbriata Extract before so when NutriRevolution offered to send me a bottle to review for them I had to do a little research first to find out why it would be a good supplement choice for me. First thing I learned was that Caralluma Fimbriata Extract is used to decrease appetite and aid in weight loss and then I also found out that it's also used to quench thirst and to increase endurance. Thankfully, Caralluma Fimbriata Extract was right up my alley!
I have been taking the Perfect Caralluma Fimbriata Extract by NutriRevolution for a few weeks now and I can attest to the fact that it does help control my appetite but I haven't really noticed if it has helped quench my thirst or increase my endurance. It's still a win for me since it does help control my appetite.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
Studies suggest that Omega 3 Fish Oil provides great health benefits for wide range of diseases from cancer, asthma, depression, cardiovascular disease to ADHD, and autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Optimal Health Labs sent me their Optimal Omega 3 and I have been taking it everyday for about 3 weeks now, Thankfully, these Omega 3 Fish Oil softgels are the burpless kind so I haven't had any of those annoying fishy burps! Along with all of the other health benefits I have also noticed that my hair seems to be more shiny and my skin even feels more soft.
These are premium qualityOptimal Omega 3 Fish Oil softgels that contain a potent 600mg DHA and 800mg EPA (1,400 mg Omega-3 Fatty Acids) per 2g serving. The Optimal Omega 3 by Optimal Health Labs have also been through molecular distillation purification process which removes harmful toxins such as mercury and PCB!
If taken as directed this bottle of Optimal Omega 3 by Optimal Health Labs with last you up to 3 months so that's a great value at only $27.97 a bottle.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
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