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!
First let me say that there is no magical cream out there that is going to get rid of your Cellulite. If there was such a cream I'm sure people would pay a ton of money for it, myself included! However, there are creams out there that can make the appearance of Cellulite less noticeable and this Cellulite Cream by InstaNatural is one of them.
This Cellulite Cream is made with ingredients like Caffeine and Retinol that help firm, tighten and smooth the skin thus making that annoying Cellulite less noticeable. I find that it works on crepe skin as well. Not only does it help skin look more firm and smooth but it also contains Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil which hydrate and nourish dry skin. Overall, this is a cream that will make skin have a more youthful appearance, especially when used on a daily basis.
This Cellulite Cream has a thicker consistency which makes it the perfect cream to put on right before bed. I actually like to slather this on from the neck down right when I get out of the shower, let it absorb and then put on some comfy jammies and off to bed I go! When I wake up in the morning my skin is firmer, soft and smooth.
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Here's another great product from Valentia that I am happy to have in my skincare arsenal! This Night Revive Retinol Serum by Valentia is a lovely little serum. It's lightweight, easily absorbed and works at making your skin beautiful while you sleep.
The serum contains a blend of essential vitamins and botanicals that help compliment and intensify the Retinols. The serum helps stimulate collagen production and exfoliate dead skin cells which helps create softer, smoother and younger looking skin.
I like to apply this serum to freshly cleansed skin that is slightly damp. I usually use a facial mist and then immediately apply this serum to my face, neck and decollete. Once the serum is absorbed I normally follow it up with my usual night cream or facial oil but this serum does a great job all on it's own.
This Night Revive Retinol Serum by Valentia has helped lighten and brighten my complexion while diminishing the look of my fine lines. It also hydrates and conditions my skin so when I wake up in the morning I have clear, soft, smooth skin that even has a nice glow to it!
I would recommend this serum for all skin types. I like to use at least 4-6 times a week depending on what other products I am using. It's a gentle serum so you could easily use it every night if you wanted to. If you have sensitive skin you may want to start out using 2-3 times a week.
Also, you should be wearing an SPF everyday but since Retinols help reveal fresh new skin it's even more important that you wear a sunscreen to protect it!
This Night Revive Retinol Serum by Valentia retails for $35.00 for a generous 1.18 ounces. You can find it on valentia.com or over on Amazon.com...
This is not a sponsored post. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I will only recommend products or services that I enjoy using personally and that I think my readers would enjoy also. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links which will help support my blog and I thank you in advance for your support. If you do not wish to use my links, no hard feelings, just do a search for the product and or brand on the interweb!
I'm probably a little biased when it comes to InstaNatural products. I've just about all of them and I've yet to be disappointed and this Retinol Moisturizer is no exception.
As a moisturizer it's very effective at hydrating the skin thanks to key ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and nourishing Sunflower Seed Oil. It's also very effective at helping to speed up cell turnover which helps reduce hyperpigmentation and makes fine lines less noticeable.
I use this as part of my evening skincare routine and I often use a Retinol Serum first and then follow up with this Retinol Moisturizer for a more intense result. As someone with oily skin I would consider this a fairly thick moisturizer but it seems to absorb into the skin rather quickly leaving it soft and plump.
I would recommend this Retinol Moisturizer for all skin types and I would also recommend that you use an SPF during the day to protect fresh, new skin!
This is not a sponsored post. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I will only recommend products or services that I enjoy using personally and that I think my readers would enjoy also. All opinions are my own.
This post may contain affiliate links which will help support my blog and I thank you in advance for your support. If you do not wish to use my links, no hard feelings, just do a search for the product and or brand on the interweb!
One supplement that I always include in my daily vitamin and supplement routine is a good Probiotic. For the past couple of weeks I've been taking this Probiotics 40 Billion CFU by Schwartz Bioresearch. I've used supplements by Schwartz Bioresearch before and they have become a brand that I know and trust so I was looking forward to testing out their new Probiotic supplement.
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This is not a sponsored post. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I will only recommend products or services that I enjoy using personally and that I think my readers would enjoy also. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links which will help support my blog and I thank you in advance for your support. If you do not wish to use my links, no hard feelings, just do a search for the product and or brand on the interweb!
Derma E is one of my favorite natural, eco-friendly skincare brands. It's affordable, dermatologist recommended and a brand that you can easily find at natural and organic health food stores like Whole Foods. However, I have also picked it up at places like Sally Beauty Supply, Ulta and of course you can also find it at many on-line retailers.
Derma E has gone through a bit of a makeover and is relaunching their entire skincare line with beautiful, sleek new packaging. While I found their old packaging appealing I am really loving the new look. It's seems to have a more modern and minimalist look and the colors are a bit more subtle. Beautiful. While the packaging has had on overhaul the products themselves are still the great products we have all come to know and love.
They recently, sent me their Hydrating Day Cream in the old packaging (see pic below). I have used this Day Cream in the past and I was excited to have it in my stash once again.
The Hydrating Day Cream is a fairly intense moisturizer for a Day Cream so if you have more oily skin like me a little goes a long way. For you more drier skin girls you can apply as needed. This lightly scented cream will quickly absorb and instantly moisturize whatever your skin type. Not only will your skin be instantly hydrated but it will also become more soft and plump and it will feel nice and smooth. Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid, anti-aging antioxidants Green Tea, Vitamins C and E, and soothing Aloe to help nourish and protect skin against free radicals.
Of course, this Hydrating Day Cream is also 100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, mineral oil-free, lanolin-free, gluten free and GMO-free. LOVE!!
The other wonderful thing is that it retails at $29.50 for a 2 ounce jar which will last forever! This is one moisturizer that I would highly recommend, jam packed with skin loving ingredients your skin will thank you for it.
They were also nice enough to send me their Hydrating Night Cream as well. I have never tried their Night Cream before but as soon as I opened the jar I knew it would quickly become a favorite of it was even half as nice as the Day Cream. Plus, it smells heavenly. Light and fresh with a hint of Plumeria! If they made a perfume out of it I would buy it, I like it that much!
Lovely scent aside this is everything you would expect a night cream to be and more. It provides serious hydration and after the first use you'll awaken to soft and supple skin. It also helps minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles so skin looks and feels younger.
Formulated with some of the same ingredients as the Day Cream and just as the nice the Night Cream seems to be a more intense version and slightly more beneficial.
A little goes a long way for this Night Cream. Since it is has a thicker consistency it takes a little longer to absorb than the Day Cream but once absorbed skin is instantly hydrated. I always recommend to take skin care all the way down to the decollete but for night time skincare it's an absolute must. I actually like to apply this to my decollete right when I get out of the shower in the evening and then follow up with my face and neck once I get dressed.
Like the Day Cream the Night Cream it's also 100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, mineral oil-free, lanolin-free, gluten free, GMO-free and retails at $29.50 for a 2 ounce jar that will last forever.
I am so glad to have this Hydrating Night Cream by Derma E in my skincare arsenal and I plan on purchasing even more products to add to it!
Derma E has a wide selection of affordable, wonderful products to choose from and now they will look even more beautiful sitting on your bathroom counter! Make sure you head over to dermae.com to check out all their new packaging and their latest products.
I received this product at a discount or for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I will only recommend products or services that I enjoy using personally and that I think my readers would enjoy also. All opinions are my own.
This post may contain affiliate links which will help support my blog and I thank you in advance for your support. If you do not wish to use my links, no hard feelings, just do a search for the product and or brand on the interweb!
As a beauty blogger I am blessed at being able to test out lots of great skincare products and in the process I also discover some fantastic brands and Valentia Skin Care is one of them. I've tested out several products from Valentia and because the products are such great quality and because I love what they do for my skin they have become one of my favorite skincare brands.
The newest product that I have been testing out is this Natural & Organic Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer. It's loaded with some potent ingredients like Botanical Hyaluronic Acid and Shea Butter that help hydrate and nourish the skin while ingredients like Ginseng and Kojic Acid also help even out skin tone and firm the skin.
This is a lightweight moisturizer that is easily and quickly absorbed into the skin leaving it feeling soft and hydrated and it also adds a nice "glow from within" look to the skin as well. In general, I have oily skin and this moisturizer actually seems to help balance out my skin. It helps diminish my fine lines and overall my skin just looks more healthy and hydrated.
This is a great day time moisturizer but I have even used it as a night cream too. It wears well under makeup and I haven't had any issues with breakouts. I would recommend this moisturizer for all skin types. I really think just about every skin type from dry to oily and even acne prone could benefit from it. Plus, I think it's at a great price point at $25.00 for a 4 ounce bottle that will last forever. Of course, it also contains all natural and organic ingredients that do some really great things for the skin which make it really worth it!
You can find this Natural & Organic Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer by Valentia Skin Care on the Valentia website or over on Amazon.com...
This is not a sponsored post. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I will only recommend products or services that I enjoy using personally and that I think my readers would enjoy also. All opinions are my own.
This post may contain affiliate links which will help support my blog and I thank you in advance for your support. If you do not wish to use my links, no hard feelings, just do a search for the product and or brand on the interweb!
One of the things I love about being a beauty blogger is all the great new skincare products and brands I get to discover! I can definitely add ARK Skincare and their Age Defend Replenishing Moisturizer & Hydration Injection Masque to my favorites list! The packaging is next level and so are the products.
According to the ARK website ARK Skincare is all about producing products that deliver professional, salon grade results using the most innovative natural formulations. As a result we get a highly effective and personalized skincare regime that's individualized!
Their Age Defend Replenishing Moisturizer is specifically formulated for skin in the 30's and 40's age range. I'm 43 so I'm well into the 40's category. Even though I'm 43 I would have to say that I would still consider my skin type to be oily. Having oily skin means I have to really pick and choose what kind of moisturizer I use on my face. Most moisturizers formulated for more "mature" skins tend to be a little too heavy for my skin. This Age Defend Replenishing Moisturizer is somewhere in the middle. I've found that it all depends on what else I am putting on my face. If I am using a primer and a mineral foundation it's the perfect moisturizer for me. However, if I am wearing a more nourishing liquid foundation on top of it my skin will start to get shiny around 11am. Although, I have also been using it as my night cream and I love the way my skin looks and feels in the morning. It has a nice glow and looks nice and smooth. Of course I also use it on my neck and decollete morning and night! Do not forget those necks and decolletes!!
Overall, this is a fantastic moisturizer that I am happy to have in my skincare arsenal. It really plumps, hydrates and nourishes my skin and gives it the "glow from within" look which I love. I have also noticed that since I have started using it that my fine lines are less noticeable so that makes this moisturizer a winner right there!
If your like me and have oily skin I would still highly recommend giving this a try. You just need to think about what else you will be wearing along with it and make the necessary adjustments. Or maybe try the Age Protect Skin Vitality Moisturizer that is formulated for younger skin. However, if you have combination, normal or dry or mature skin you will be in heaven!
I must admit that I have probably never met a mask I didn't like. I always feel like my skin looks and feels better when I use a mask and I try to do some version of a mask at least three times a week. I do everything from clay, gel, cream and of course I love a good sheet mask. My favorite thing to do is multi-masking. For those of you that have been living under a rock and never heard the tem multi-masking it's essentially using several different masks all at once. I usually like to use a clay based mask on the areas where my skin is looking and feeling a little congested and then use a hydrating cream or gel based mask on the areas that are looking dull and dehydrated.
This Hydration Injection Masque has become my favorite when my skin needs an instant hydration boost and when I am doing my multi-masking sessions. This mask is so intense that after just 5 minutes your skin will look more plump and nourished. This is a fantastic mask to use before a night out simply because you can have better looking skin in just 5 minutes! If you have time or for more intensive hydration leave it on longer. It can even be left on overnight if your skin is looking and feeling really especially depleted.
Whatever your the condition of your skin this Hydration Injection Masque by ARK Skincare can improve it in just 5 minutes. Who doesn't have 5 minutes? Formulated with multivitamins and Hyaluronic Acid your skin will look more nourished, rested, plump and radiant and feel more moisturized, soft and smooth after just one application. Amazing!
The Hydration Injection Masque by ARK Skincare retails for $70.00 for 2.5 oz and you can find it on arkskincareusa.com.
This is not a sponsored post. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I will only recommend products or services that I enjoy using personally and that I think my readers would enjoy also. All opinions are my own.
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