Dry Shampoo

I recently have become a huge fan of dry shampoo! I used to just use baby powder, but that always left my hair very staticky.  I have been trying many different brands to see which I like best. 

This is what I've tried so far. I'll do a video review soon. But what other brands should I try? What is your favorite? Let me know with a comment! :)

Birchbox vs. Ipsy | September 2013

Watch and see who wins this month...will it be Birchbox or Ipsy??

Birchbox vs. Ipsy | September 2013

Michael Todd True Organics Review

Recently I ordered many products from the Michael Todd True Organics line.  I kept hearing about it all over YouTube so I wanted to give it a try since I've been having problems with my skin over the past few years.

My skin overview:
Throughout my teen years I never had a problem with acne.  I had the occasional breakout from hormones or stress, but nothing severe or upsetting.  I would actually get compliments on the evenness of my skin tone.
I am currently 28 years old (TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!) and for the past 2 years I have been having a problem with my skin.  I had my first (and only ever) facial a month before my 26th birthday and it was an oxygen facial and I swear ever since then my skin changed.  It has become super oily, but then will also get dry patches.  I get a lot of hormonal breakouts around my mouth and on my chin.  I've never had this problem before so it definitely had me stressed out and looking for different products.  I don't think I have given any skin care routine enough time to fully see a difference.  I've used the Clinique skin care line, things I've purchased online and from the drugstore, etc. I have always heard to give something a month to see if it is working.  So that's what I am going to do with the Michael Todd skin care line that I purchased.

Products I purchased:

• Blue Green Algae Toner
• Anti-Aging Face Lift Knu Cream (bought this from Groupon...no way I was paying $150)
• Moisture Lite Non-Oily Hydrating Lotion
• Pumpkin Nutrient Rich Facial Mask
• Intensive Organic Cream Eye Treatment
• Eye-o-sonic Ultrasonic Ionic Serum Infuser (Not Pictured) (Bought this and the eye cream from Groupon for a great deal!)
• Jojoba Charcoal Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub (Not Pictured)
• Charcoal Detox Deep-Pore Gel Cleanser (Not Pictured)

So far I have been using the products morning and night for about 2 weeks.

Immediate reactions:

• Blue Green Algae Toner: Loving this so far
• Anti-Aging Face Lift Knu Cream: I can immediately feel tightening.  Actual removal visually of lines/pore...not so much yet.  Also, I haven't used this everyday.
• Moisture Lite Non-Oily Hydrating Lotion: I use a very small amount because otherwise it leaves my skin feeling a bit greasy
• Pumpkin Nutrient Rich Facial Mask: don't love the smell of this. Have only used it once.  Now that it's getting into Fall I will definitely use it more.  Love everything pumpkin! :)
• Intensive Organic Cream Eye Treatment: haven't noticed a huge difference yet
• Eye-o-sonic Ultrasonic Ionic Serum Infuser (Not Pictured) (Bought this and the eye cream from Groupon for a great deal!)
• Jojoba Charcoal Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub: Love this scrub! Makes my skin feel so smooth 
• Charcoal Detox Deep-Pore Gel Cleanser: love this cleanser! Makes my skin feel smooth and really clean.  Doesn't leave a film behind and it easy to rinse off

Once a month has passed that I've been using the products I'll definitely do another post to let you know how it's going!

What skincare products do you swear by?  Do you also use Michael Todd products?  Let me know!

Cheers,
Jennifer

Birthday

So it's my birthday.  28 today.  Not sure how I feel about it if I am honest.  Thought I might be in a different life stage at this point, but I am honestly very blessed with the life that I have...so no complaining here.  Though I do wish I was still 25...it was a great year! :)

Happy Birthday to all the other Virgo's out there!

Cheers,
Jennifer