Michael Todd True Organics skincare mini-haul

Hi guys! I haven't posted on this blog in a really long time, which is mostly due to the fact that I was without a computer for about four or five months. My laptop decided to die and I couldn't afford a new one at the time. It was an interesting experience, being without a computer- but that's a blog post for another day!

Today I'm going to be catching up on my drafts from before my laptop crashed and also making up for lost time by posting some new things as well, I hope you enjoy!

This post is one I had drafted a while before my computer crashed and burned; and that is my Michael Todd True Organics skincare mini haul. I say 'mini' because there are literally only two products that I purchased, and I received a few samples as well.

I had heard a lot about MTTO from other beauty gurus, mostly on YouTube and I thought the product line sounded great. I was a little nervous, as I always am, being the most sensitive-skinned person on the planet, probably, but I was very happy to discover that the products I decided to try were not irritating to my skin at all. :-) Winning!

The bubble wrap was almost as exciting as the products! I love bubble wrap. :-D

Organic Lemon Toner and Moisture Lite lotion.

The products I decided to try were the Organic Lemon Toner and the Moisture Lite lotion. I picked these from the range for oily and blemished skin. My skin is not particularly oily, but I do tend to get breakouts. The main thing that sold me on the toner was the lemon scent and also that the description said the toner would be good for smoothing fine lines as well as healing blemish-prone skin. I do like the toner very much, although as I suspected, it has made my skin a little bit more dry. It can also increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun, which hasn't been a problem as I have used it through autumn and winter but I may need to be careful coming in to spring and summer. I love the lemon smell and also the fact that it seems to really get all of the dirt and grime out of my pores. I use the toner by soaking a cotton pad and applying it all over my face. When I first began using it, I had only been using Witch Hazel for a long time (and I still swear by it), and I noticed straight away how dirty the cotton pad would be after I used the lemon toner. I was amazed by how much it actually manages to clean out from the skin!

I like the Moisture Lite lotion because it's a nice thin, gel-like consistency and it provides moisture for my skin without being greasy. It also smells a little like lemon cheesecake, which is something I heard a YouTuber say and that was probably the main reason I bought it! :-D

I have found the Moisture Lite lotion to be especially helpful when I have hormonal breakouts, which I tend to get on my cheeks and my chin around that time of month (sorry if that's TMI!). It still moisturises my skin but it helps to soothe the breakouts and ultimately to clear them up.

Samples! I love samples.

I received four very generous samples with my order, and I have tried almost all of them now except for the wild rose petal body wash, which I am saving for a camping trip where I won't want to bring a giant bottle of shower gel. I liked the Hydration Boost facial serum, although I found it a tiny bit too strong for my skin and I did experience a little bit of redness after using it. The Citrus Cream Moisturiser was amazing and I also liked the Cleanse and Tone all-in-one cleanser, makeup remover and toner. What a genius idea! I highly recommend that product to anybody who is travelling and wants to save space in their beauty bag!

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Michael Todd True Organics. The shipping was super fast, the products are amazing; and I will definitely be repurchasing from this brand. :-)

Review of Tigi Your Highness Elevating Shampoo

I bought a new shampoo a few weeks ago, and I used it for the first time today. I tend to shy away from trying new shampoos. I’m really, really, super-attached to my De Lorenzo silver shampoo, but I decided it was time to be brave and try something else as well. This particular shampoo is part of the Tigi Catwalk Collection, and it comes packaged in an ultra-glam black and purple bottle. In true Tigi fashion, it has a fun name that made me smile when I bought it: Your Highness. It is so named because the function of this shampoo is to give your hair volume, body and height. Whoever coined the phrase, “The higher the hair, the closer to God,” must be a big fan of this shampoo.

 

 

Part of the reason that Tigi as a brand appeals to me is because of their sense of humour. It even says on the back of their bottles: “You must have a sense of humour to use our products.” Add that to the brightly coloured packaging and funny/cheeky/suggestive product names, and you, sirs and madams, have won me over. I shall buy your products. It also helps that they do not test on animals (very important to me); and it’s a total bonus that the products actually work.

I jumped into the shower, excited to try my new shampoo and contemplating the fact that pretty much every kind of shampoo I buy is purple or has purple on the packaging. I wonder what that means… But I digress.

The first thing I noticed about the bottle is its simplicity. You literally twist off the lid, and away you go. You can squeeze the product directly onto your hand, without having to fiddle around with a pump (pumps on shampoo bottles drive me crazy. It should not be that difficult to use shampoo!), and you also can’t accidentally squeeze out half the bottle when you tilt it towards your palm.

Another thing I loved about this product was that you don’t need to use very much of it, which makes it super economical. I don’t know about anybody else, but my hair is extremely long and thick (and no, I don’t have hair extensions), so I tend to use up a lot of shampoo and conditioner, just to cover all of my hair. Not so, with this one! I was super impressed with how a little went such a long way.

My favourite thing about Your Highness is the fragrance. I admit it, I am a total girl about haircare products- If it doesn’t smell good, I won’t use it. I don’t care how good it is for my hair, it has to smell good. And oh, how this one does. Your Highness combines jasmine, wisteria, lavender and violet to create one of the most amazing smelling shampoos I have ever tried. Even now, I can’t help smelling my hair (don’t judge me- I know I can’t be the only one who does this) and breathing a contented sigh. It smells like romance, the first flowers of spring and fairy lights.

As I mentioned, I have extremely long and very thick hair, with no layers cut into it, so I have a hard time getting my hair to show signs of life. I long for bouncy hair with lots of body and a sassy attitude, and I have searched far and wide to find products which help me achieve this. Your Highness most certainly does. And so, I bow down before it and praise its magical volumising powers.

Review of Chantecaille Flower-Infused Cleansing Milk

Last week, I ordered some makeup through Mecca Cosmetica online, and one of the samples they sent me was Chantecaille Flower Infused Cleansing Milk.

Sample size- Thanks so much, Mecca Cosmetica! You guys rock.

 

I had never heard of Chantecaille before, but I was delighted to discover that it is a lovely, cruelty-free brand which promotes kindness to the environment and incorporates tons of natural ingredients into their products. So before I even put the product on my skin, I liked this brand.

I followed the instructions on the back of the sample packet and used a cotton pad to apply the cleanser to my skin. I was really impressed (and slightly embarrassed) by how much dirt it removed. This cleanser would make an awesome makeup remover as well.

Gorgeous natural ingredients make this product like aromatherapy for your face!

 

Despite the tendency of some cream cleansers/cleansing milks to be sticky and gooey, Chantecaille seem to have perfected the ultimate gentle texture. Delicately fragranced with rose, jasmine and mimosa, this cleanser is gentle and very soothing, even on my extra-hypersensitive skin. It also contains mallow and chamomile, which are natural anti-inflammatries, so there was no stinging or redness when I used this product.

At no point did I find the texture to be sticky, heavy or clogged and once I washed it off my face with cold water, I felt fresh, clean and springtime pretty. It was really refreshing and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I definitely recommend this product, especially to my fellow sensitive-skinned sisters. When your skin is as sensitive as mine, you really do have to be so careful, but this is a lovely cleanser which I definitely recommend to anybody who looks for natural ingredients and eco-friendly, cruelty-free beauty products, as well as anybody who needs a gentle, soothing cleanser that still gives your skin a deep clean. Perfect for springtime, Chantecaille Flower-Infused Cleansing Milk will make your skin glow with dewy, sunshine-y happiness.

 

 

 

If you live in the USA, you can shop for Chantecaille products here: http://www.chantecaille.com

Australian beauties can buy Chantecaille here: http://www.meccacosmetica.com.au/Chantecaille/