This month I decied to do something a bit different and get the Guest Editor or Curated box. It helped a lot that the box was curated by one of my favorite YouTubers Tati Westbrook! She along with Emily Eddington (Emilynoel83) and Melissa Autry (Melmphs) are gurus I consistently watch. And by consistently watch I mean every week! I trust Tati, so I knew I would love everything in her box!
Avene Hydrance Optimale Hydrating Serum/ Full-size $36
This gentle, hypoallergenic hyrating serum plumps skin while promoting cellular regeneration.
I was so excited to try this! Allure actually recommends this brand to girls like me with oily/blemish prone skin, so I couldn't wait to try! I agree taht its hydrating, so hydrating that I actually disn't feel the need to moisturize. Not a strong scent if any and just really great all around. I kinda litke it better than Shiseido Ultimune, which I just finished up. Final Grade: B+
Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo/ Full-size $22
This dry shampoo actually cleans hair with fast acting powders that soak up oil, sweat, and odor.
Oh dry shampoo. The one thing I consistently buy and recieve in subscription boxes. This one is...okay. I don't think it lives up to its claims, and it leaves a major whitecast! That's shocking to me because I don't even have super dark hair. This stuff is wayyyy overpriced. Plus the smell, gag, I've only ever been impressed with 2 things from the Living Proof line (Restore Mask Treatment/Instant Texture Mist). I Love Jen Aniston, but girl you gotta get this together because really you're selling snake oil. Final Grade: C-
Sample Choice: Love of Color One & Done Shadow Stick in Day Trip/ Full-size $10
From Birchbox's new brand: A creaseless, waterproof shadow with shades curated by Tati Westbrook.
I was so excited for this, Tati's own line with Birchbox! Which I believe will be seasonal, so next season they'll chose a different beauty guru to design the LOC line. I'm interested in trying other
pieces from the line. I do love this bronze/gold shade. It really makes the green in my eyes pop. It wears rather well (4 hours no primer/5/5-6 with), so I'm pretty happy with it. Final Grade: B+
Jouer Lip Enhancer/Full-size $16
This glossy balm helps minimize lines, increase fullness and moisturize lips-without stinging or tingling.
I use a lot of chapstick/lip balms, so its hard to impress me. Jouer definitely didn't. I almost feel as if this would be better as a top gloss, because its that slippery and shiny. Final Grade: C
Shiseido ULTIMUNE EYE Power Infusing Eye Concentrate/ Full-size $65
Since I just finished and loved the facial serum in this line, which is why this intrigued me. I do like it, haven't noticed any instant results. I have incredibly "old" looking undereyes, so really it will take a miracle to save them. We'll see how it goes though. Tentative Final Grade: B+
I'm happy with my choice, but not overly impressed. Honestly I'll really have to wait it out. Only time will tell especially with the Shiseido Eye Cream. No word on Sample Choice for December yet, hopefully soon. That's all for now! Oh and shout out to Tati for an amazing job on this box!
Avene Hydrance Optimale Hydrating Serum/ Full-size $36
This gentle, hypoallergenic hyrating serum plumps skin while promoting cellular regeneration.
I was so excited to try this! Allure actually recommends this brand to girls like me with oily/blemish prone skin, so I couldn't wait to try! I agree taht its hydrating, so hydrating that I actually disn't feel the need to moisturize. Not a strong scent if any and just really great all around. I kinda litke it better than Shiseido Ultimune, which I just finished up. Final Grade: B+
Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo/ Full-size $22
This dry shampoo actually cleans hair with fast acting powders that soak up oil, sweat, and odor.
Oh dry shampoo. The one thing I consistently buy and recieve in subscription boxes. This one is...okay. I don't think it lives up to its claims, and it leaves a major whitecast! That's shocking to me because I don't even have super dark hair. This stuff is wayyyy overpriced. Plus the smell, gag, I've only ever been impressed with 2 things from the Living Proof line (Restore Mask Treatment/Instant Texture Mist). I Love Jen Aniston, but girl you gotta get this together because really you're selling snake oil. Final Grade: C-
Sample Choice: Love of Color One & Done Shadow Stick in Day Trip/ Full-size $10
From Birchbox's new brand: A creaseless, waterproof shadow with shades curated by Tati Westbrook.
I was so excited for this, Tati's own line with Birchbox! Which I believe will be seasonal, so next season they'll chose a different beauty guru to design the LOC line. I'm interested in trying other
Jouer Lip Enhancer/Full-size $16
This glossy balm helps minimize lines, increase fullness and moisturize lips-without stinging or tingling.
I use a lot of chapstick/lip balms, so its hard to impress me. Jouer definitely didn't. I almost feel as if this would be better as a top gloss, because its that slippery and shiny. Final Grade: C
Shiseido ULTIMUNE EYE Power Infusing Eye Concentrate/ Full-size $65
Since I just finished and loved the facial serum in this line, which is why this intrigued me. I do like it, haven't noticed any instant results. I have incredibly "old" looking undereyes, so really it will take a miracle to save them. We'll see how it goes though. Tentative Final Grade: B+
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