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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Rodan & Field's REDEFINE + ACUTE CARE-Review


I had been dying to try out this new skincare line by Rodan + Fields (yes, it's the same gals that created the cult favorite Proactiv) so I was beyond excited when iFabbo sent it to me to try it out!  I have been using it for about 5 weeks now and overall I am happy with the results but some of the products definitely were show stoppers while others I am still on the fence about.  

What is it?  It's called Rodan & Field's REDEFINE and is a skincare regime for the the appearance of fine lines, pores and loss of firmness  The kit contains 4 products, Daily Cleansing Mask, Pore Minimizing Treatment, Triple Defense Cream and Overnight Restorative Cream and the retail price is $193.00.

Daily Cleansing Mask
I cannot even tell you how much I LOVE the Daily Cleansing Mask!  Of course masks are my favorite skincare product but this mask cleanser is really unique.  All you do is apply a thin layer of the clay-based cleansing mask and it dries really quickly, about 2 minutes, and draws out all the grime from your pores but it doesn't strip the skin of it's necessary moisture.  It also contains microbeads that lightly exfoliate your skin as you wash it off.  All your left with is super clean, soft and smooth skin.  Love it!


Pore Minimizing Treatment
The Pore Minimizing Treatment is another product that I am in love with!  It's basically a alcohol-free toner but not only does it exfoliate pore clogging dead skin cells using  polyhydroxy acids but it also helps reduce the appearance of pores.  I don't really have overly large pores so I can't say that I noticed a difference in my pore size or appearance but I love the way my skin felt after using it.  Love it!!


Triple Defense Cream
This is one of the products that I am on the fence about.  This is basically the day time moisture out of the skincare line.  It contains anti-aging ingredients and SPF 30  to help reduce lines and wrinkles and also helps firm the skin.  Overall it's a great moisturizer.  It hydrates really well and leaves my skin feeling soft but within just a few days it also made my face break out.  I kept using it for a couple of weeks thinking it might work itself out but to no avail.  Even though I am 41 I still have oily, acne prone skin so I think this was just a little too intense for my skin type.  However, I decided to start using it on my decollete and I have been having really good results with that so far.  I have had a few minor blemishes but nothing that has made want to stop using it.  So, that's why I am still on the fence.


Overnight Restorative Cream
This is the other product that I am on the fence about.  This is the overnight treatment that is supposed to leave your skin super-hydrated, firmer and diminished lines by morning.  I was only able to use this product a few nights as well before it started breaking me out.  I think both the Triple Defense Cream and this Overnight Restorative Cream are just a little too intense for my oily, acne-prone skin.  I even tried to use this on my decollete but it broke me out there as well.  As much as I wanted to love this particular product it's just too powerful for me.  So sad... :(



And now, for my new Holy Grail product...

Acute Care for Expression Lines
I was also sent this box of Acute Care for Expression Lines by Rodan & Fields.  What is it?  It's magic that's what!  In all seriousness, they are patches that are applied at night to freshly cleansed and dry skin and directly onto a wrinkle.  In the morning when you peel off the patch there is actually a noticeable difference.   
The patches have Liquid Cone Technology which feel like little needles when they first touch your skin but they quickly melt into your skin when you smooth the patch out.  Line erasing peptides and other age defying ingredients are literally melted deep into your skin thanks to that Liquid Cone Technology.
I thought leaving these on overnight would be irritating but I didn't notice them on at all and they stay on until you peel them off.  The result lasts a full day or longer but with continued use you are supposed have longer-lasting results.  I love, love, love these things!  The Retail Price is $220.00 for 10 pairs.  At that price I would expect some magical results so at least I can say the results are indeed magical!  Holy Grail quality for sure!

If you are interested in learning more about Rodan & Field's REDEFINE or ACUTE CARE head over to rodanandfields.com.  Overall, I am really impressed with this skincare line.  While 2 of the products may not have been the best choice for my type of skin the other 2 were fantastic.  I think they are excellent quality products and would love to mix and match some of the products from the other three skincare regimes.  

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using iFabbo.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 
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Classic Wine Chiller by The Keystone Organisation



I think these things are one of the best inventions ever!  If your into wine in any sort of capacity then you simply must get yourself one of these.  
The Classic Wine Chiller will keep your bottle of wine at the prefect drinking temperature and the wine aerator to will enable it to breathe for a better taste so you to pour a perfect glass of aerated wine!  Now that is something every wine connoisseur can appreciate!
The Classic Wine Chiller Rod is crafted from high-quality, FDA approved 304 stainless steel, which happens to be the same stainless steel winemakers use in wine storage, wine fermentation, and wine blending equipment!  How cool is that?  The Wine Chiller Rod also fits any standard wine bottle and will keep it chilled for up to an hour.  I have used it on various wine bottles and I have not had any issues with the fit.  If you are serving a red wine that doesn't need to be chilled you still use the wine aerator, pourer, and stopper!

If you know any wine lovers this is the prefect gift idea!!  For more information or to purchase go to Amazon.com.

 

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 
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Vitamin C Eye Gel by La Beatue Pure



This Vitamin C Eye Gel by La Beatue Pure has definitely satisfied my eye cream/gel addiction.  It does everything a great eye gel should...reduces eye puffiness, helps diminish dark circles, diminish fine lines and wrinkles and even helps firm sagging skin!  Plus, I love to keep mine in my refrigerator so it's nice and cold when I apply it and it feels super refreshing, especially in the a.m.!  
The Vitamin C Eye Gel is very lightweight and absorbs into the skin almost instantly.  I am not sure what I was expecting this gel to smell like but I guess based on the packaging I thought it would have a light citrus scent but it actually smells like Cucumbers!  I love the smell of Cucumbers so it was a pleasant surprise.  
The gel contains powerful, all Natural and Organic, anti-aging ingredients other than Vitamin C such as hyaluronic acid, aloe, jojoba oil and Vitamin E.  Not only do all these ingredients add moisture to the skin but they also helps plumping, regenerating and firming of the skin.  Yep, it's amazing stuff!


La Beatue Pure has a pretty informative website that is totally worth checking out and their products can be found on Amazon.com (their Vitamin C Serum is amazing too!).

 

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 
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Midori Spring Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea by Life & Food



If you already follow my blog then you know how much I love Matcha Green Tea!  However, if your new to GlamRiver then I have to tell you..."I love Matcha Green Tea!".  
If you are not familiar with Matcha Green Tea there is a difference between regular Green Tea and Matcha Green Tea.  The plants for Matcha Green Tea are shade grown for about 3 weeks before harvest, and the stems and veins are removed in processing.  The shaded growth produces more theanine and chlorophyll.  That's why Matcha is more effective for improving mental focus with its higher theanine content and looks a lot more green with more chlorophyll and tastes softer without stems and veins.
This Midori Spring Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea by Life & Food is a ceremonial grade green tea which is used for brewing the finest most flavorful Matcha Green Tea.  Because it's a premium grade tea it's not intended for cooking, the quality is so high that it is primarily reserved for tea ceremonies for it's full flavor, and health benefits.  Some of those benefits include: increased energy without the jitters, reduced stress and improved mental alertness, improved metabolism and help with weight loss, boosts immune system and reduces inflammation and helps cleanse the body of harmful elements.


Matcha Green Tea is a staple in my everyday life.  If it doesn't make it into my morning smoothie then I usually have a cup of straight Matcha Green Tea mid-morning to help get me through the day!  Love the stuff!  Go to lifefoodpro.com for more information or to purchase their Midori Spring Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea or you can also purchase it on Amazon.com.  I am also a huge fan of their vitamins and supplements which are really great quality so make sure you check those out as well!

 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 
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Monday, May 11, 2015

Heavenly Hydration by Cashmere Falls



I feel like I am constantly on the hunt for that perfect hair product that will make my hair feel soft and silky without weighing in down and making it feel greasy.  Well, I am happy to say that my search might be over!  
I have been using this Heavenly Hydration for the last few weeks and it has made such a difference.  First you should know that overall I have pretty healthy hair.  However, I do get it colored about every 2 months or so and occasionally I add bleach.  Right now I'm at that in between stage of my haircut/color where the ends are starting to look a little damaged.  I have been using just a couple of drops of this lightweight Heavenly Hydration lotion by Cashmere Falls on my towel dried hair and running it through to the ends and it instantly leaves my hair smooth and takes away the frizz.  It also leaves my hair feeling soft & silky!  Love!  The trick is that a little goes a long way!
The Heavenly Hydration is perfect for all hair types and is mainly comprised of 100% Organic Moroccan Argan Oil and Vitamin E and is odor-free.  It is also Paraben, Sulfate and Alcohol free!  


Apparently, you can also use Heavenly Hydration by Cashmere Falls on your skin & nails too because it has great anti-aging benefits so I am going to have to test it out!  You can check it out, get more information and purchase on Amazon.com...

 

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 
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Must Have Monday - Jane Iredale Purepressed Blush in Whisper


For some reason this blush from Jane Iredale in the color Whisper totally caught my eye so I had to make it the center of attention for this "Must Have Monday" post.  
Jane Iredale is a brand that I loved and admired for years and definitely one that has some fantastic products.  Their products are natural, mineral based, hypoallergenic and cruelty free and what I like to call "guilt free"!
This Purepressed Blush in Whisper is a shimmering peachy pink that will give you that "lit from within" look and I think it's the perfect shade for summer.
What do you think of this shade for summer?  Do you change up your make-up as the seasons change?  I would love to hear from you so leave me a comment below...

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Retinol Cream by Key West Health & Beauty



Have you added a good Retinol Cream to your skincare routine yet?  If not, this one from Key West Health & Beauty is a great option.  Retinol is one of those skincare ingredients that can help with a lot of different skin issues and one that I can't be without.  Retinol can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, increase collagen production, repair sun damage and lighten spots and it can also help unclog pores and get rid of acne.
After about 3 weeks of using this Retinol Cream by Key West Health & Beauty I started to see my fine lines diminish and my Melasma even lightened up.  One thing to keep in mind when using any Retinol is that it can sometimes take up to 12 weeks before you see a significant change in your skin.  However, I am here to tell you it's well worth it!


You should also use some precaution when using any Retinol product.  Always use sunscreen and don't use any products that contain benzoyl peroxide since this pairing will cause your skin to dry out, and neutralize the effects of Retinol.  You should also not use Retinol if you’re pregnant or nursing.

Check out the Retinol Cream on keywesthealthandbeauty.com and you can purchase it on Amazon.com...

 

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 
Press Sample. May Contain Affiliate Links. All Opinions Are My Own.