3.1 Phillip Lim for Target - My Picks

 

Rodan + Fields Giveaway

I'm just tickled to announce my first Gaudyssey Giveaway! I had never heard of Rodan + Fields before I entered a giveaway on the fabulous JessLea Blog, but boy was I in for a treat! Not only did I win the giveaway, I also got a giveaway of my own!

August Birchbox Review

BIRCHBOX! BIRCHBOX! BIRCHBOX!

 

Product 1: Model Co. Party Proof Lipstick color - red velvet
Price: $24 (for three full sized lipsticks)
The Pitch: The concentrated, vitamin-rich formula heals dryness while coating lips in long-lasting color.
Chloe's Take: Goes on smooth and the color is rich without being too obnoxious. very smooth texture for longwear lip color. I haven't worn it much yet. It's kind of my first "official" red lipstick. That excludes all the dance and cheer competitions when I had to dawn that daring shade.
Rating: 4

Product 2: UniqONE All in One Hair Treatment
Price: $17.99 (full size)
The Pitch: Not only does it eliminate the need for other styling aids (like leave-in conditioners and defrizzing agents), but it works well for curly or pin-straight locks.
Chloe's Take: I think it overall calmed my hair and made it more manageable. It wasn't life changing or anything. I may try using more next time. However, the smell was not the best. Not unpleasant, just not how you hope your hair products will smell.
Rating: 3

Product3: LA Fresh Eco Beauty Oil-free Face Cleanser {BONUS}
Price: $9.99 (30 wipes)
The Pitch: Each wipe is soaked with a solution rich in potent plant extracts, including jojoba, papaya, pineapple, and cucumber. These ingredients work to leave skin clean, soft, and refreshed.
Chloe's Take: These were soft and did thoroughly remove my make-up. I had a little trouble getting my mascara off, but I usually wear waterproof.
Rating: 3

Product 4: Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer
Price: $28 (2 Oz.)
The Pitch: Instead of plain old H2O, this moisturizer is formulated with a blend of juices and other botanicals that nourish skin.
Chloe's Take: This thick and creamy formula hydrates skin and leaves skin velvety smooth, and a little bit goes a long way. The product boasts that it is one of the only moisturizers that does not use water as a main ingredient. The proof is in the pudding!
Rating: 4

Product 5: WEI Pomegranate Buffing Beads
Price: $20 (twenty packets)
The Pitch: Add the "buffing beads" to your face wash and instantly turn your favorite facial cleanser into a scrub.
Chloe's Take:  I thought the beads my be gooey textured, but they were totally dry and powdery. I added these to my Murad Acne Clarifying Cleanser and instantly it was gave it a foamy, course consistency that I like in scrubs. It says to use one packet per use, but I only used half and I thought it went a long way.  Overall I think it's a neat product it left my face very clean and soft. I followed up with the Juice Moisturizer.
Rating: 4


Ratings Scale:
5- Without a doubt purchasing this fab beauty find!
4 - I would purchase this product, but need added motivation i.e. find in a a store, coupon, sale, free shipping
3 -  Good Product, but unlikely to purchase
2 - Product was not for me
1 - Bad Bad Bad

 

Stay Stylish & Follow Gaudyssey

 

Birchbox July

 

So I have been a Birchboxer for about 5 months and I am slightly impressed. I always get a couple things I really Like and consider buying, but so far- I haven't ran out of anything that I just had to have and replaced.

 

I decided to instagram my box this month and then searched #birchbox--- BIG MISTAKE!

 

I am getting jipped! Obviously some customers are more valuable than others! This one girl's box was so stuffed she couldn't have fit anything else in there.

 

Then I run across all these hardcore ipsy vs. birchbox people and let me tell ya- IPSY knows their stuff. I think IPSY looked like it had bigger sizes of samples. More brands I recognize too. Which may not be the best thing considering I have the BB so I can try new products/brands etc.

 
 

Instain-The Balm-Swiss Dot// Love the blush! it's just a tiny little sample but a little goes a long way.

DDF -Acne Control Treatment// I have been sold on Murad Acne Treatment Gel

But so far I am impressed with this- If it continues to clear up my face I will purchase! It's more of a lotion than a gel. My face was clearer in one use.

Ceramidin - Dr. Jart// This was reccommended by the ladies from Suits. I used it last night and my skin looked ready to go this morning! I normally have dry patches and they seemed to be lessened today! I like it I like it a lot!

Curl Keeper// Haven't used this yet, but I'm sure it does about the same thing all these curl products do. I will update when I use it!

Bobby Pins// Not too crazy about bobby pins showing in my hair- I will try a style with them though when I wear something that complements the blue!

 

This is with Swiss Dot and DDF and Ceramidin

 

Chloe

 

Product Review: Ample Amber

 

I purchased this Ample Amber Chubby Stick from Clinique in Belk for $16!

 

 

First of all a little background, My sister is a Clinique Counter Manager at a Belk in Texas. So everything I purchase there usually requires her approval or her recommendation. I like to play with different products, but for Clinique, Estee Lauder and Lancome - I usually take her advice.

So anyway, I'm thinking I'm doing so good going to get my lotion... then the Clinique girl is like "Oh by the way if you spend $50 you get a free full-size Moisture Surge" - Me being me I cannot pass this deal up for another like $6. So I was like ok I'll try this eye chubby stick because I love the Chubby Lips. As soon as I tell Chelsea she is like "Oh, I hate those!" (typical comment)

 

I decided, maybe she doesn't know everything she thinks she does and I tried it... I would recommend the product.

The Ample Amber color is nice- the stick is easy to apply and it blends really well. I would not wear this color all over my lid, because it would make my lids look mostly peachy-pink! It is great to use if you like to blend your shadows though.  

 

So take that Sister Sue! (That's the term that my sister and mom use when we are talking about one of us to the other one.)

Black & Tan Wish List

Black & Tan Wish List by mrs-ice featuring black khaki pants

Black khaki pants / Steve Madden suede platform wedge / Steve Madden wedge / Black stiletto pumps