Exuviance Illumination Duo & Exuviance Performance Peel AP25 Reviews

Exuviance Illumination Duo

I was so excited to receive free samples of the Exuviance Illumination Duo since I love anything skin care related and I have read some great reviews on these products and have been wanting to try them out for myself for awhile now.

The Exuviance Illumination Duo combines the power of the Evening Restorative Complex, with the 100% pure active formulation of Vitamin C+ Antiaging Booster for a potent antiaging cocktail that combats the visible signs of aging.  Exuviance Evening Restorative Complex is clinically proven to improve overall skin texture, tone, and appearance and 90% of people see smoother skin after 4 weeks of using Exuviance Evening Restorative Complex.  The Exuviance Vitamin C+ Antiaging Booster amps up the effects of the Evening Restorative Complex, helping to fade the look of dark spots while improving skin firmness and smoothing texture and wrinkles.  

While my sample sizes only had enough product for about a weeks use I am sold on both products!  I really loved how both products were quickly absorbed into my skin and they way they made my skin feel immediately afterward.  I even loved the fresh, light scent of the products.  In the morning my skin felt & looked smoother and at weeks end it even looked a little more even toned.  I can't imagine how great my skin would look with continued use!

I also received a few samples of the Exuviance Performance Peel AP25 which I also loved!  I am a huge fan of skin peels of all kinds and I have tested well over a dozen and I have to say I was really impressed with how my skin looked after just a few uses.

Here is a description directly from the Exuviance website...

The creators of the original Glycolic Acid peel introduce a high performance peel that is safe and easy to use at home. The Exuviance Performance Peel AP25 contains a 25% blend of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Polyhydroxy Acids (PHA) including Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid and Gluconolactone. Performance Peel AP25 not only works at skin's surface to exfoliate dead, dull surface layers, it also stimulates the process of cell renewal among all layers, to reveal fresher, healthier cells. With regular use, up to twice a week, this peel has been clinically proven to:

• Refine pore size and smooth texture
• Visibly diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Improve clarity and brightness
• Brighten and even skin tone
• Provide an all-over healthy glow, suppleness and smoothness to skin

You can purchase both products from the Exuviance website and you can also get 7.5% Cash Back on your purchase by using your Ebates account!

I received one or more of the samples mentioned above for free using BrandBacker . Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Tone It Up Tuesdays-Fritzzas!

Fritzzas

I know I've said this before but I really do love the Tone It Up girls.  They are an inspiration to so many people (including me of course!) and they have created such an awesome brand and I love sharing it with my readers!

They recently posted a yummy recipe for Fritzzas that I wanted to share with you.  What is a Fritzza you ask?  A Frittza is basically a fruit tart that makes a perfect, healthy treat.

Ingredients

Crust:

1 batch No Bake Everything Dough (See below)

Icing:

• 1 Cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 Tbs. vanilla extract
• 3 tsp. honey or maple syrup

Topping:

Your favorite fruit and berries!

Prepare no bake everything dough and place in muffin tins, press into the sides making an even thickness throughout. Cover and place in the fridge to set. Combine icing ingredients together and place in the fridge to set. Place a spoonful on top of each Fritzza. Top with a selection of your favorite fruit and berries.

No Bake Everything Dough

Use this versatile dough as a base for a number of different recipes! Anything from healthy snack balls, bars, or an easy crust for healthy pies like your Fritzzas!

Ingredients

• 1 Cup quinoa
• ½ Cup oats
• ⅓ Cup raw cashews
• ½ Cup dates, pitted & chopped
• ½ Cup coconut oil
• ⅓ Cup almond butter
• ⅓ Cup coconut butter
• 2 Tbs. honey

Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until everything is combined. Put dough into the fridge until ready to use!.

Can you say YUMM?

Xium Raspberry Ketone-Review

*Xium Raspberry Ketones

I did a previous blog post (read here) where I mentioned that I have been testing out a few different brands of Raspberry Ketones.  I am fortunate that each product has been very high quality and that each has given me great results.  Xium sent me their Raspberry Ketones as well as their Green Coffee Bean Extract (which I am still using) that I did a review on as well and you can read here.

The science behind the all natural Xium Raspberry Ketones is that it produces a hormone, which helps in the break down of fat cells and acts as an appetite suppressant.  I have had great results with the Xium Raspberry Ketones.  Since I haven't got back on my regular exercise schedule just yet I haven't noticed any weight loss but I also haven't gained any weight either which is great since I have not been making the best food choices lately since I've been so stressed.  So, it has really help me maintain my weight!

As with all of the supplements that I use this one has no fillers, binders and is all natural!  The Xium Raspberry Ketones is a quality product that I will continue to purchase.

You can get more information from the Xium2.com website and you can also purchase a bottle of the Xium Raspberry Ketones at on Amazon.com.

Stay tuned for a future blog post where I will share all the supplements I take on a daily basis, their benefits & where you can purchase them!

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.

Pure Raspberry Ketones-Review

*Pure Raspberry Ketones

Raspberry Ketones has been a staple in my supplement arsenal for awhile now because it's been proven to be a fat burner and great for appetite control.  Over the past few months I have been sent a few different brands to test out and give my unbiased reviews.  Today's review is for Raspberry Ketones Suppressants Supplement Capsules by Summit Nutritions.

First I wanted to share a brief description of how Raspberry Ketones Supplement Capsules work...
In Vivo and In Vitro studies, it shows that it increases the fatty acid oxidation; stimulate Adiponectin, which is a protein involved in regulating glucose level and fatty acid oxidation.  It burns the body fat and converts it into energy when body needs it and that is how it helps body to control appetite; as a result it is appetite suppressant.  Raspberry Ketones works as an efficient weight loss supplement when it combined with balanced diet and regular exercise.  When one does exercise, it require body to burn extra energy and also burn extra calories, and if you are taking Raspberry Ketones, it burn the Existing Body fat to convert it into Energy which is required for Exercise.  As a result one doesn't need extra nutrition to get energy for exercise.

I have been taking Raspberry Ketones Supplement Capsules for the past several weeks and I am super happy with my results!  The supplements have really helped control my appetite and while I haven't noticed any weight loss I also haven't gained any weight which is a big bonus for me.  However, I also have not been exercising as regularly as I should be so as I start getting back to my regular exercise schedule I anticipate being able to see some weight loss.  I really like that it helps control my appetite since I am a big stress eater and while I normally eat really healthy when I'm stressed out I tend to go for the typical comfort foods and unfortunately I have been really stressed out.
I take several supplements for a variety of reasons and the most important thing I always look for in a supplement is that is has no fillers, binders or other artificial ingredients.  That should be something everyone looks for when choosing a supplement!

You can order your own bottle of Raspberry Ketones Supplement Capsules at 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.

THE GREEN YOUR ROUTINE COLLECTION BY TOTALBEAUTY.COM

Green Your Routine Collection

Have you been wanting to revamp your beauty products and try to incorporate some "green" products?  Well here is your chance to test out some great products to you can green your routine!  Total Beauty has put together a fun Green Your Routine Collection, an array of top natural, organic and vegan beauty products, a $85 value for just $25.00 and right now you can get an additional 15% off that by using the coupon code BEAUTY15.  Simply click on the link below and enter the code at checkout to get your collection now...

Use the code BEAUTY15 and get 15% Off the Green Your Routine Collection

eSutras Organic Golden Flax Seed-Review

*eSutras Organic Golden Flax Seed

Oh how I love my Flax Seed!  eSutras sent me a bottle of their Organic Golden Flax Seed to try out and I am loving it!  I usually buy my Flax Seed in a bulky bag and I have to say I LOVE the fact that their Golden Flax Seed comes in a easy to use container and it's so easy to just shake some out onto my morning yogurt or one of my breakfast smoothies and then at lunch I just sprinkle some onto my salad or even my sandwich to give it a light nutty flavor.  It's also a great quality product and you simply cannot beat the fact that is Organic and it's just a bonus that it's also inexpensive at just $5.00!

As someone who struggles with inherited high cholesterol I rely on Flax Seed to naturally keep my levels in check.  Here are just a few health benefits of Organic Golden Flax Seed...

• Helps with heart disease and lowering cholesterol. 
• Its high content of alpha linoleic acids has made the ancient flax seed become our modern miracle food. Alpha linoleic acid is a type of omega 3 fatty acid, similar to those found in fish such as salmon.
• Helps in lowering total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) levels. 

Make sure you check out the eSutras Organics website to order your own Organic Golden Flax Seed and to check out all the other amazing Organic products that eSutras has to offer.  I already have a long shopping list started! 

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.

Must Have Monday-bareMinerals Natural Light Face Lifting Duo

Natural Light Face Lifting Duo

I am feeling like things are looking up a little more from last week, it's a new day & a new week!  

Happy Must Have Monday!

As most of you already know I am a bareMinerals fanatic so when I came across this highlighting product from bareMinerals I knew it had to be on my "Must Have" list.  Apparently it's been around for awhile so I am not sure how I am just now seeing it but now that I know about it I simply must have it!  It has great reviews for the actual product but I have also seen a few complaints from people not knowing how to really use it and that the product itself does not come with instructions.  However, the bareMinerals website has these instructions..

• Warmer Back-Lit tone creates a lift effect when applied above brows, on inner and outer eye corners and cheekbones
• Lighter Well-Lit tone diffuses shadows in nose folds, lip corners and lower cheeks

It would be nice to have one of those easy to follow face charts or diagrams that some bareMinerals products come with so I took it upon myself to do a little research.  I could not find any face charts or diagrams, just a couple "How To" articles that I have listed below...

How to Use Bare Escentuals Natural Light Dual Powder

Natural Light

Have you tried the bareMinerals Natural Light Face Lifting Duo?  If so, leave me a comment below, I would to hear what you think about it!