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Thursday, July 30, 2015

20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid by CSCS



Here is another great serum I have been testing out!  This one is the 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid by CSCS.
This serum has the Vitamin C that I love and then they also added some Vitamin E!  It's a great, lightweight anti-aging serum that adds significant moisture to your skin with out leaving it feeling greasy.  All you get is soft, hydrated skin while the potent ingredients go to work on your fine lines, wrinkles and crows feet and the Vitamin C works to fade discoloration.
The 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid by CSCS is a great serum to use in the morning as your moisturizer since it wears well under makeup and you can also use it at night since it layers well with other serums and face creams!
You can pick up the 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid by CSCS on Amazon.com...

 

I received this product at a discount or complimentary in exchange for my honest, unbiased review using Tomoson. In some cases, I may have received a small fee to review a product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services that I enjoy using personally and that I believe will be good for my readers. Press Sample. May Contain Affiliate Links. All Opinions Are My Own.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Elderberry Extract by Norm's Farms



If you are an avid follower of my blog, GlamRiver then you already know that I am really big on supplements.  I despise prescriptions unless absolutely necessary and I think almost every condition can be treated and in some cases cured by what you consume.  Changing your diet and taking supplements is a much better and healthier way to go than taking a bunch of prescriptions!
For all the supplements I have tried I have never tried Elderberry Extract.  Elderberry Extract is full of antioxidants and is great for boosting your immune system and can even help with allergies (which I have)!  I don't know if all Elderberry Extract is tastes as good as this one from Norm's Farms but this stuff is delicious!  I just usually take it straight just because it's that good.  It has a soft sweet taste and it does not have any added alcohol, sugars or other artificial sweeteners.

However, I don't know if this defeats the purpose but I have to confess, I actually used this Elderberry Extract to make a super yummy Elderberry Martini!  I just wanted to share in case you wanted to enjoy one yourself! Your welcome!

You can find this Elderberry Extract at Normsfarms.com and of course you can also pick it up on Amazon.com...

 

 I received this product at a discount or complimentary in exchange for my honest, unbiased review using Tomoson. In some cases, I may have received a small fee to review a product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services that I enjoy using personally and that I believe will be good for my readers. Press Sample. May Contain Affiliate Links. All Opinions Are My Own.

Yu-Be Skincare Products



I was lucky enough to be selected to test out these really amazing products from Yu-Be!  They are a line of skincare products that were invented by Japanese pharmacist Yoshikiyo Nowatari,  Yu-Be is a Glycerin-based moisturizing cream enriched with Vitamin E, Vitamin B2 and Camphor.  It’s the uniquely high Glycerin content (achieved through a special manufacturing process in Japan), which makes Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream so effective on serious dry skin and what makes it such a unique skincare line.

Since I have oily and blemish prone skin I usually don't use a product that I would use on my body on my face, for obvious reasons.  However, this is one product that I made an exception for!  The scrub is made with fine grains of rice bran combine with bamboo and gentle cleansing agents.  Once mixed with water it turns into an amazing foaming scrub that gently washes away dry and dead skin.  It also contains extracts of ginger root and ginseng which help tone and balance out the skin, while green tea, geranium oil and camphor that leave skin feeling soothed and refreshed.  Overall, skin looks and feels more clean and soft without stripping it of essential oils, which is why I felt it was the perfect product for me to try out on both my face and the rest of my body and I am so glad I did!  It's like getting a double duty product!

This Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream ended up being another double duty product!  I think this is their most popular product and I can see why.
This is a Glycerin-based moisturizing cream enriched with Vitamin E, Vitamin B2 and Camphor and those skin saving ingredients helps moisturize, condition, soothe and even protect skin.  You can use it to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and to treat minor skin irritations.  It's comparable to the Elizabeth Arden 8-Hour Cream but without the Petroleum!  I ended up using this on my face for a post-peel skin moisturizer and protectant and I really feel like it helped soothe my irritated skin AND helped it heal faster.  Plus, I used it to help soothe and heal a sunburn that I had.  This is a product that I will keep in my purse so I have it all times, it's that good!



I am a die hard Burt's Bees Original Lip Balm fan.  I probably have at least 5 on hand at all times and have them stashed everywhere.  I can never be without lip balm!  I have tried a million different kinds of lip balms but I always go back to my Burt's Bees.  This is the first lip balm that I have tried in a long time that just might make be switch.  I think I like it so much because it is similar to Burt's Bees but dare I say...maybe better?  This Yu-Be Lip Balm may actually be more moisturizing than the Burt's Bees.  I don't find myself applying it as often as I do the Burt's Bees Lip Balm so that must mean something!  It completely soothes and moisturizes dry and chapped lips using Vitamin E and Camphor.  Great product!


You can purchase these and other Yu-Be Skincare products directly from their website and you can also find them on Amazon.com...

        

 I received this product at a discount or complimentary in exchange for my honest, unbiased review using Tomoson. In some cases, I may have received a small fee to review a product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services that I enjoy using personally and that I believe will be good for my readers. Press Sample. May Contain Affiliate Links. All Opinions Are My Own.

Good Mood Tea from Culinary Teas



I have a slight obsession with Tea.  I guess there are worse things to have, right?  That being said I am pretty picky about my Tea.  Nothing but the best for me!
This Good Mood Tea from Culinary Teas is super delish!  Like the name says, it really does seem to put you in a good mood.  Tea does all kinds of amazing things for your body and mind depending on what kind of blend you drink and of course it helps when that tea is comprised of quality ingredients.
I am not sure if it's the hint of dark chocolate from the organic cacao nibs that helps put you in a Good Mood but whatever it is, I love it!  It tastes great AND puts a smile on my face!

(Photo courtesy of Culinary Teas)

You can find this Good Mood Tea and other fine teas at CulinaryTeas.com...

I received this product at a discount or complimentary in exchange for my honest, unbiased review using Tomoson. In some cases, I may have received a small fee to review a product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services that I enjoy using personally and that I believe will be good for my readers. Press Sample. May Contain Affiliate Links. All Opinions Are My Own.

Antioxidant Serum by Adeline



I have been so blessed that I have been able to test out so many great skincare products lately and I am happy to be sharing all of those products with my readers!!  
Here is a new product by Adeline...this is a Antioxidant Serum that contains two of my favorite anti-aging skincare ingredients, 20% Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid!  
I have been using this serum primarily around my eyes, on my neck, decollete and shoulders and so far I am really impressed.  It has a fairly typical consistency for a serum and it melts into skin immediately upon application leaving it feeling nourished and soft and silky to the touch.
Plus, the Hyaluronic Acid smooths away those annoying fine lines, wrinkles and crows feet and the Vitamin C helps even out skin tone giving skin a more youthful look overall.  #KillTheCrow!


I love that Adeline doesn't use fragrance or harsh chemicals in their products, which means they do not use parabens and they are also a Cruelty Free company!
You can check out other products from Adeline at AdelineSkincare.com and you can also purchase them on Amazon.com...

 

I received this product at a discount or complimentary in exchange for my honest, unbiased review using Tomoson. In some cases, I may have received a small fee to review a product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services that I enjoy using personally and that I believe will be good for my readers. Press Sample. May Contain Affiliate Links. All Opinions Are My Own.

Rock n Roller by Rocktape



I have been using Foam Rollers for a couple years now.  I'm actually not sure how I ever lived without one.  This Rock n Roller by Rocktape takes Foam Rolling to a whole new level because it's covered in these little bumps that help to massage your muscle as your roll it back and forth.  Most Foam Rollers are smooth and don't have this added feature.  Not only that but the end caps open for additional storage, it comes with a carrying strap and a Foam Rolling Movement Manifesto which contains helpful information to educate users about Foam Rolling.
This Rock n Roller helps palpitate muscle tissue instead of compressing it and it helps release tight fascia, helps relax muscles and it even improves blood flow.  For me Foam Rolling is one of those "hurts so good" kind of things.  It hurts but at the same time it's giving you relief so it also feels amazing all at the same time.
If you have not tried Foam Rolling I highly recommend it and I highly recommend this Rock n Roller by Rocktape!  This a very well constructed Foam Roller and is made from quality materials.

(Photo courtesy of Rocktape)

You can grab yourself a Rock n Roller by Rocktape on Amazon.com...

 

I received this product at a discount or complimentary in exchange for my honest, unbiased review using Tomoson. In some cases, I may have received a small fee to review a product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services that I enjoy using personally and that I believe will be good for my readers. Press Sample. May Contain Affiliate Links. All Opinions Are My Own.

Retinol Cream by Amara Organics



If you haven't started using Retinol in your skincare routine yet then you should start now!  Retinol is probably one of the best anti-aging products on the market and for a good reason.  There are so many benefits from using Retinol because it basically speeds up cell turnover and that means you are constantly revealing new skin.  This process helps fade hyperpigmentation issues and acne scars and it helps smooth out skin texture as well, including fine lines, wrinkles and crows feet.  It also helps unplug clogged pores which translates to fewer breakouts!
I use the Retinol Cream by Amara Organics as part of my nighttime skincare routine only.  I don't use it in my morning skincare routine because it's revealing new skin and I don't want to subject that to any sun damage.  This Retinol Cream by Amara Organics is great for all skin types, even my oily, blemish-prone skin.  In addition to the Retinol it also contains skin loving ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Organic Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter to help soothe, hydrate and nourish skin.
This is a lightweight cream that can easily be layered with other skincare products!  Great product that delivers great results!

I am a HUGE fan of Amara Organics products and I think by now I have tried just about all of them and they ALL deliver great results!  I highly recommend any of their products.  Amara Organics only uses only the best, natural plant-based ingredients available, with no parabens, no alcohol, and no animal testing!
Go to AmaraOrganics.com to purchase or if you would like more information.  You can also purchase their products on Amazon...

 

I received this product at a discount or complimentary in exchange for my honest, unbiased review using Tomoson.  In some cases, I may have received a small fee to review a product.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services that I enjoy using personally and that I believe will be good for my readers.  Press Sample.  May Contain Affiliate Links.  All Opinions Are My Own.