Influenster Review: IVORY 2 in 1 Hair & Body Wash

I was lucky enough to get approved for this free Influenster Ivory 2-IN-1 Hair & Body Wash full sized sample.  {Go to the Influenster Facebook page to see a short video on this Ivory product.}

I prefer bar soap myself, but I thought I would open my 'soap-y' mind to something other than what I normally use.  In comes the Ivory 2-in-1 wash.  I received the Refreshing Scent (turquoise bottle).  It actually does smell very nice and clean, but not too perfume-y.  I used it both as a body wash and a shampoo.  Using it as a body wash was great, not too drying.  However, I really did not like the way it left my hair feeling after I used it as a shampoo.  I have short, color treated hair.  It just didn't work well with my hair 'issues'.  I have to use a conditioner, too, and the conditioner aspect of this product just didn't cut it.

The convenience is a good thought, the smell is nice.  But, it's not a product for me.  I may hand it over to my husband to see how he likes it.  If it were tear free, I'd try it on my 5 year old...

So, I will not purchase this product for me.   I do appreciate Ivory and Influenster giving me a chance to try it out.  And, I've always loved Ivory bar soaps!!  Check out Ivory's Facebook page...

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The Original™ Dish Drying Mat REVIEW

FACTS:  The Original™ Dish Drying Mat is the new solution to the age old tradition of placing dish towels on the counter when hand washing pots, pans, dishes, and glassware. But more than Dish Mats, The Original™ features a line of cleaning, home and pet products!

$4.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond

PROS: Nice looking, stores easy, seems to wick away moisture faster than other products
CONS: Not large enough; need more surface space. I'll just buy another! :)

I don't normally hand wash dishes, but have been doing more lately. I received this dish mat in the Influenster Naturals VoxBox and was hesitant at first that it would work any better than a towel, etc. Well, it proved me wrong.  Not only does it look nice underneath my hand washed pots, pans, knives, etc., it wicks away the moisture much faster than any old towel would. The only thing is that I wish it was bigger in surface area for larger items.

I would definitely recommend this product, especially at this price.  It is definitely worth it!

~Kim