When it comes to looking and feeling your best, there’s no one-size-fits-all magic potion (damn) - but there are inside-out wellness boosters that will keep you glowing, strong and ready for whatever your day (or workout) throws at you. From skin-plumping hydration, to muscle-fueling protein, to collagen that supports you head-to-toe, these three picks have you covered:
Orange Naturals Hya Skin For Hydration - 30 pills - $28.99 - locks in moisture with hyaluronate + biotin, silicon, lysine & C.
Think of this as your skin’s personal water bottle - except instead of sipping, you’re popping one pill and letting the hydration magic happen from the inside out.
Packed with hyaluronate (a smaller, speedier version of hyaluronic acid), this formula dives deep beneath the skin’s surface to plump, smooth and get collagen production humming. As well, it contains beauty VIPs like biotin, silicon, L-lysine, and vitamin C - because your skin deserves an entourage.
You may ask - why bother? As we age, our natural supply of hyaluronic acid takes a nosedive, leaving skin looking dry, fine-lined, and a little “meh.” Hyaluronate can slip past that top layer, lock in moisture below, and help build the kind of healthy, bouncy skin that just glows.
As an added bonus: hydrated skin isn’t just pretty - it’s tougher, too. It’s your body’s first line of defense against everyday germs, cuts and cracks. And because this blend also promotes collagen, it’s working on firmness, hair, and nails while it’s at it.
Glow up, drink up… just skip the straw and go straight for Hya Skin - it doesn't get any easier then taking a pill for great looking skin!
Vega Performance Protein + Creatine Powder - 864g - $49.99 - in vanilla or chocolate flavours - helps build lean muscle, boost strength and power and recover faster.
Your new gym buddy doesn’t spot you, but it will help you crush your workouts. With 30g of plant-based protein, 3g of creatine monohydrate, and 5g of BCAAs, this powerhouse blend fuels muscle growth, speeds recovery and keeps you ready to lift, sprint and flex on repeat.
Why it works:
Protein + Creatine = Dream Team - protein builds muscle while creatine powers them up. Together, they support lean mass, recovery and the kind of workout performance that makes you want to add “beast mode” to your resume.
And if you are as unfamiliar with creatine as I was - it boosts ATP production (aka your body’s fast fuel) so you can push harder during those short, intense bursts. Think extra reps, extra weight, extra glory.
And it also helps reduce muscle damage and inflammation so you bounce back faster between sessions.
Since I clearly don't lift anything heavier then a mascara wand I had my husband test it out - he added a scoop to his daily smoothie and assured me that he "made gains" in his weightlifting routine - I don't know what that means exactly, but I am pretty sure it's a positive thing. He said that the powder mixes smoothly and doesn't clump but he prefers the chocolate flavour to the vanilla - he found the vanilla flavour very strong and it drowned out the taste of any other ingredients added.
As well all the formulas are free of dairy, lactose, sugar, alcohols and artificial fillers.
Go ahead - fuel up, lift heavy, and let Vega Protein + Creatine be your “I can totally do one more rep” insurance policy!
Available at various retailers across Canada go to
myvega.ca to locate one or to order online.
Great Lakes Wellness Sustainable Marine Collagen Powder - 227g - $29.99 - an easy wellness boost that supports the 5 signs of aging well: skin, hair, nails, joints and digestion.
Your morning coffee just got an anti-aging side hustle. This MSC Certified marine collagen is sustainably sourced from 100% wild-caught whitefish, dissolves faster than gossip and disappears into your drink without a smell, taste or suspicious clumps - no lumps, no fishy vibes, just silky-smooth sipping.
Every scoop delivers 12g of hydrolyzed collagen to help keep you looking and feeling great.. Whether you’re chasing glow, smoother moves, or nails that double as mini weapons (in a good way), this clean, high-quality blend has your back. I was a little skeptical having taken Omegas (which are made from fish oils and aren't supposed to taste fishy - they are!) in the past in a liquid form and could not stomach it. A scoop of this in my morning juice disappears like magic and it really adds no change of taste or texture to my drink - genius!
It also has all the clean creds: Keto, Paleo, Kosher, Non-GMO tested, glyphosate-free, and preservative-free.
Mix it into coffee, tea, smoothies or any recipe you fancy. Honestly, you won’t taste it - but you’ll definitely notice the difference. If you don't like the marine vibe it is also available in a grass-fed bovine formula, glow on, gorgeous!
- Lisamarie -
