Allyson Grabish

Ontario, Canada

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Blogger at The Raving Redhead. Makeup, skincare & wellness are my passion. Wife, mom of 3 and coffee addict.

Allyson’s Reviews

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb

One of my favourite products this winter is Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb. My skin has been much drier than normal and this cream gives me a boost of moisture that lasts up until 26 hours. The cream is rich but doesn't feel overly heavy on my skin. It...

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Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb

by Allyson Grabish

Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Cream Cleanser

Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Cream Cleanser has no fragrance, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil or synthetic dyes. It provides gentle exfoliation and uses vitamin B3 collagen peptides. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of this product. It didn't clean my skin well (definitely doesn't remove makeup) and it left an uncomfortable...

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Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Cream Cleanser

by Allyson Grabish

A hand sanitizer that won't dry out your hands

I was never a person that used hand sanitizer before the current pandemic. I always believed in washing my hands thoroughly and often. Things have changed this year and I don't go anywhere without a bottle of hand sanitizer and we have a bottle in our entryway at home as...

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A hand sanitizer that won't dry out your hands

by Allyson Grabish

Heavenly Scent with Good For You Ingredients

Do you know what's in your hand soap? As the focus is on proper handwashing right now, it's good to know what you're using on your skin. I've been using this all natural Holiday Morning Cocoa scented hand soap from Ellie Bianca and it's so rich and nourishing, especially during...

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Heavenly Scent with Good For You Ingredients

by Allyson Grabish

Garnier Fructis Hair Treats

Conditioner, Mask or Leave-In treatment? Now you get all three in one with Garnier Fructis Hair Treats. Shampoo, apply and rinse to condition. Leave in for one full minute to use as a mask or apply to damp hair to repair dry and damaged hair. Garnier Hair Treats are ✅...

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Garnier Fructis Hair Treats

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Shoosha Smoocha Lip Balm

My lips get pretty chapped in the cold weather, so a good lip balm, like Shoosha Organic is important to me. I tend to prefer organic because it's always on my lips and I know a fair amount winds up ingested. I've been slowly making the switch over to organic,...

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Shoosha Smoocha Lip Balm

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Effective enough to clean up after a cooking show

I was introduced to Live Clean products about a year ago and love their bath and body care products. I was excited to learn they offered household products as well. Live Clean Apple Cider Vinegar Multi-Surface Cleaner is 99% plant and naturally derived. It's free from ammonia, bleach, dyes, triclosan,...

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Effective enough to clean up after a cooking show

by Allyson Grabish

Works wonders alongside physical therapy

My husband was in a car accident almost a year ago and it's caused a lot of issues in his body with muscles and tendons. He's been seeing a specialist and has therapy and massage done at the office and also has exercises he must do at home. All of...

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Works wonders alongside physical therapy

by Allyson Grabish

Relaxation in a bottle

Falling asleep has always been a bit of a struggle for me, but peri-menopause has made sleep even more elusive. It takes me a long time to fall asleep each evening and then I tend to wake up several times throughout the evening. Healthology Sleep-Great Sleep Formula was created to...

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Relaxation in a bottle

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An all in one healthy gut formula

Being recently diagnosed with celiac disease and a hiatal hernia which causes acid reflux, my entire digestive tract is a mess. Undiagnosed celiac disease can cause leaky gut, inflammation and irritation, while the acid from my stomach caused esophagitis, which is inflammation of the esophagus. I'm so happy to have...

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An all in one healthy gut formula

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A multivitamin with everything you need and nothing you don't want

My kid's eat fairly well because we're a pretty health conscious home plus both my husband and I have some nutritional schooling. That being said, we understand that our kids don't always eat as well as they should. They are kids after all. I always make sure they have a...

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A multivitamin with everything you need and nothing you don't want

by Allyson Grabish

Sunshine in a bottle

Did you know that over 74% of Canadians are deficient in Vitamin D? Vitamin D is produced by our skin's exposure to the sun, so living in a colder climates, spending more time indoors due to a pandemic or in my case, being recently diagnosed as a celiac contributes to...

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Sunshine in a bottle

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Protein that's gentle on the gut

I've loved Manitoba Harvest hemp products for years, so I was excited to see they made a protein powder. I love that this powder has only one ingredient - hemp protein. No added colours, flavours, sugars or fillers. Plus it's non-GMO. Hemp is a powerhouse superfood. It not only has...

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Protein that's gentle on the gut

by Allyson Grabish

Help for restless legs

Did you know almost half of Canadians are deficient in magnesium? I am one of those people and because of this, I was experiencing restless legs, insomnia, muscle cramps, fatigue, anxiety and heart palpitations. The thing is - I eat well. I have tons of fresh fruits, nuts and seeds...

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Help for restless legs

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Plump, hydrated skin for the win!

My undereyes are showing the first signs of aging. Fine lines and crow's feet are starting to appear and it's been quite the journey to try and find an eye product that actually works. Dermaniche All-in-One Under Eye Gel is a natural skincare gel that contains Aloe Vera, retinol and...

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Plump, hydrated skin for the win!

by Allyson Grabish

Possibly not a one size fits all product

Have you ever heard the expression, "Don't put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear?" Q-Tips shouldn't be used to clean ears, because in most cases you wind up just compacting the wax into your ear which can cause major issues later on. If you accidentally insert the swab...

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Possibly not a one size fits all product

by Allyson Grabish

Gluten free goodness for a healing celiac's gut health

Beauty for me, means taking care of myself inside and out. I drink lots of water, I workout and while I try and eat properly, I sometimes skip breakfast or lunch. Because of this, I rely on a whole food protein powder like Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein &...

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Gluten free goodness for a healing celiac's gut health

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A must have supplement for celiacs

Last year I was diagnosed with celiac disease, as was my son. This means that up until we went gluten free, our bodies weren't processing foods correctly and we weren't absorbing vitamins, minerals and nutrients. In addition, we had damaged our small intestines and stomach and we need to take...

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A must have supplement for celiacs

by Allyson Grabish

Anti aging at it's best

So many skincare products have ingredients in them that are less than desirable. I've been switching over my skincare to all natural formulas and Dermaniche Age Defying Formula contains some impressive ingredients. This rich, thick cream contains hyaluronic acid (one of my must-have ingredients), neem and wheat germ. The main...

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Anti aging at it's best

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All natural, yet still affordable

I've taken Vitamin C as long as I can remember and my kids do as well. During this time when the flu, coronavirus and other bugs are circulating, it's especially important to make sure our immune systems are in peak form. With the additional stress of quarantines and lockdowns, it's...

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All natural, yet still affordable

by Allyson Grabish

Natural and effective pain relief

Both my husband and I are into fitness. We used to work out every day with some pretty intense programs. Because of that we do have some injuries such as tendinitis which tend to flare up from time to time. Additionally, we were in a car accident last year which...

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Natural and effective pain relief

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A supplement for today's stressful times

As a mom of three kids, life can be stressful at times. Add in anxiety, which runs in our family and a global pandemic and we're in unchartered territories. Adaptogens can help our bodies adapt to stressful situations. Certain herbs can help how our bodies react to stress and also...

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A supplement for today's stressful times

by Allyson Grabish

Chiamigos Chunky Monkey Chia Pudding

Chia is a tiny, little powerhouse of a food. This tiny seed is loaded with antioxidants, fibre, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, plus calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. It has amazing benefits for the heart, bone health, inflammation and even blood sugar levels. Chiamigos Chia Pudding offers a quick and delicious way...

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Chiamigos Chunky Monkey Chia Pudding

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A Powerful Supplement

My husband and I are both into health and fitness. While we eat properly, we know it's hard to get all the vitamins and minerals our bodies need, naturally. He was already taking a multivitamin, Omegas, CoQ10 and Vitamin D separately because he was deficient. With Smarty Pants Men's Complete,...

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A Powerful Supplement

by Allyson Grabish