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Win a $200 skincare system from Rodan & Fields!

January 30, 2014 · 68 Comments
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Hello Maggie Whitley Designs community, I’m Karla, a stay-at-home mom living in Minneapolis, MN with my husband and two children. Prior to being a stay-at-home mom I worked in the pharmaceutical industry — and I didn’t have any plans to ever leave the workforce, but the company I was with when pregnant with my first child downsized and my sales territory was eliminated. I thought I would go back to work after our daughter was born, but my life was completely changed and I realized that in this season I wanted to be home with her.

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Two years later, and the addition of a baby boy, we were getting by but not getting ahead. I was incredibly blessed and thankful to have this time at home with my kids, but I found myself missing the fulfillment of a career, the social interactions, and definitely the full-time paycheck. Last August I was introduced to a new skincare company from the doctors who created Proactiv. My curiosity was peaked because I knew how big of a brand Proactiv was, and after seeing the effects of aging on my own skin in the recent months I was excited to try this new line of clinical skincare.

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My medical side was blown away by the clinical studies of each regimen, the pristine ingredient profiles of the products, and the jaw dropping untouched before and after pictures from customers who had used the products. The most rewarding part of this has been being able to help people by giving them solutions to treat their skin conditions and to give them back their self-confidence.

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Rodan + Fields has clinical skincare to address the most common skin conditions. The products are based on a philosophy of Multi-Med Therapy: using the right medicines and active cosmetics, in the right formulations, in the right order. Whether you are suffering from dark spots, dullness, hyperpigmentation, acne, post-acne scarring, sensitive skin, rosacea, eczema, fine lines and wrinkles, large pores, or loss of firmness, who will find a solution with a Rodan + Fields regimen. All products come with a risk free 60-day empty bottle guarantee.

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We have our online Solution Tool to find out which regimen would be recommended for your skin.  The first 25 people who complete the Solution Tool, a brief questionnaire that gives you a personalized recommendation and daily skincare routine, will receive a FREE mini facial sample (includes our Enhancements Microdermabrasion paste, Redefine Night Serum, and Redefine Lip Serum). Make sure to enter your email address at the end of the questionnaire so I can contact you to send out your samples!

Karla is offering 2 additional incentives to all who are interested in having beautiful skin:

* complete the Solution Tool and be entered to win a free Redefine Multifunction Eye Cream (a $60 value)

* sign-up as a Preferred Customer & order a regimen (Soothe, Redefine, Unblemish, or Reverse) and receive a free Redefine Multifunction eye cream with your order.

 

Today we are giving away one of Karla’s favorite skincare tools that she uses every night, a REDEFINE AMP MD™ System.

This includes the noninvasive AMP MD Micro-Exfoliating Roller and REDEFINE Night Renewing Serum and retails for $200.

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If you have 90 seconds to spare I highly encourage you to watch this video to see how the Rodan + Fields products work — I love transformation videos because they inspire us to take action :)

Good luck, I hope you win!
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  1. Kristin Smith says

    January 30, 2014 at 3:57 am

    I would most like to try the Reverse cream…I have some dark spots on my cheeks from my teen years of tanning and would love to see those go away! :)

    Reply
    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 6:44 am

      Kristin, I love our Reverse regimen. I loved tanning too in my teens :(

      I hope you win! More before/after pics and info can be found on my website- http://www.karlagust.com

      Good luck! ~ Karla

      Reply
  2. annie says

    January 30, 2014 at 4:10 am

    Would love to try these products! 60 year old with wrinkles and blemishes….arghhhh

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    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 6:46 am

      Annie, I’m sure your skin is beautiful but it is fun to see the changes these products can make in your skin. I have a wonderful 60 yr old realtor on my team and I’m always amazed when I see her and how quickly her wrinkles are smoothing out. She loves the AMP MD roller system. I hope you win!

      I’ve got more info on my website- http://www.karlagust.com

      ~ Karla :)

      Reply
  3. Ashley G says

    January 30, 2014 at 4:12 am

    I would like to try the Unblemish line! Today’s To Do List included researching a better skin care routine and this popped up in my feed first thing!!

    Reply
    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:28 am

      Hi Ashley,

      What a fun coincidence! The Unblemish line is amazing for treating acne. I have several customers who have tried everything and it’s the only thing that has worked for them. Good luck with your entry!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  4. Ann says

    January 30, 2014 at 4:18 am

    I would like to try the reverse products.

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    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:29 am

      Hi Ann,

      Love the Reverse! It was our best seller when the products were sold at Nordstrom. Good luck with the giveaway!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  5. Ashley says

    January 30, 2014 at 4:28 am

    I would LOVE to try the unblemish line :)

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    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Hi Ashley,

      It’s amazing what Unblemish can do for acne and post-acne scarring. Good luck with your entry!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  6. Michelle Gambler says

    January 30, 2014 at 4:55 am

    I’m a good fit for the Soothe line.

    Reply
    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Hi Michelle,

      The Soothe is wonderful for very sensitive skin. I use it on my kids sensitive skin and ezcema patches. It actually heals the skin and repairs the lipid barrier. The American Academey of Dermatology has given it rave reviews for the peptide in our Soothe regimen. Good luck with your entry!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  7. amy pugmire says

    January 30, 2014 at 5:29 am

    I like the
    REDEFINE Regimen

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    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Hi Amy,

      The Redefine regimen is the line I use daily with the AMP MD roller. I love it! Good luck with your entry!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  8. Leigh-Anne Fitzgerald says

    January 30, 2014 at 5:30 am

    I would LOVE to finally try Rodan & Fields and win this gift card!

    Reply
    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:35 am

      Hi Leigh-Anne,

      Oh would love for you to win too and be able to try them! Good luck!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  9. Tonya Schmidt says

    January 30, 2014 at 5:32 am

    I would love to try the redine line and the lip micro-dermabrasion.

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    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:37 am

      Hi Tonya,

      I use the Redefine regimen daily and LOVE the lip micro-dermabrasion for cracked, dry winter lips. Good luck with your entry!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  10. Nicole says

    January 30, 2014 at 5:42 am

    Everything! I have a skincare obsession. I can’t pick just one. Seriously. Obsessed.

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    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:39 am

      Hi Nicole,

      I’m a skincare junkie too! So fun to have everything to dabble with. My favorite is the AMP MD roller. It’s like nothing I’ve ever used on my skin before. Good luck with your entry!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  11. Liz says

    January 30, 2014 at 5:47 am

    The soothe regimine!!!

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    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:39 am

      Hi Liz,

      Soothe is amazing for sensitive skin! Good luck with your entry!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  12. Thearthurz says

    January 30, 2014 at 6:02 am

    Would love to try the products! Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 10:42 am

      Hello!

      Good luck with your entry!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  13. Karla Gust says

    January 30, 2014 at 6:27 am

    Here is my website for more information too- http://www.karlagust.com

    Thanks everyone for entering! ~Karla

    Reply
  14. lesley says

    January 30, 2014 at 6:29 am

    I would like to try the REDEFINE Daily Cleansing Mask

    Reply
    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 10:44 am

      Hello Lesley!

      I think you would love the Redefine mask! This kale and clay mask leaves my skin so soft and smooth everyday.

      Good luck with your entry!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  15. Ekta says

    January 30, 2014 at 6:39 am

    I would love to try the eye cream. I desperately need help with my dark circles.

    Reply
    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 10:49 am

      Hi Ekta,

      If you haven’t already, fill out the solution tool and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a free eye cream https://karlagust.myrandf.com/Pages/OurProducts/GetAdvice/SolutionsTool. I love the eye cream. The jar lasts 5-6 months and has 4 peptides to address crows feet, puffiness, undereye dark circles, and fine lines and wrinkles. Good luck with your entry!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  16. Terri Foschini says

    January 30, 2014 at 7:10 am

    Beautiful family! I would like to try your product.

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  17. Terri Foschini says

    January 30, 2014 at 7:12 am

    Trying to post! Beautiful family. Can I get a sample?

    Reply
    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Terri,
      Can you fill out the Solution Tool at the link above and it will provide me with your email adress so I can get your address to mail it to you?

      If you have questions, message me- karlagust@icloud.com

      Thanks,
      Karla

      Reply
  18. Windy P. says

    January 30, 2014 at 7:19 am

    I would like to try the reverse products and the exfoliator. :)

    Reply
    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Hi Windy,

      The reverse is amazing for getting rid of dull skin, dark spots, and sun damage. The Macro Exfoliator will give you the same results you would get from getting a microdermabrasion treatment from a dermatologist. I use mine weekly and love the results I’ve gotten.

      Good luck with your entry!
      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  19. Michelle Underwood says

    January 30, 2014 at 7:50 am

    The microdermabrasion paste sounds interesting!

    Reply
    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 10:54 am

      Hi Michelle,

      I love the microdermabrasion paste! If you haven’t already filled out the Solution tool https://karlagust.myrandf.com/Pages/OurProducts/GetAdvice/SolutionsTool
      you can do this and get a free microdermabrasion paste sample.

      Good luck with your entry!
      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  20. Shelley says

    January 30, 2014 at 7:59 am

    I would like to try the reverse products.

    Reply
    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 10:55 am

      Hi Shelley,

      You would love Reverse! It was our best-seller when the products were sold at Nordstrom. Good luck with your entry!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  21. Mariah says

    January 30, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Oh, I’d try the Soothe line, my skin is picky!

    Reply
    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 10:57 am

      Hi Mariah,

      The Soothe is perfect for picky skin. It restores the lipid barrier and heals the skin so you can gradually introduce other products (after you’ve been on Soothe for 2-6 months typically)you normally wouldn’t be able to use. Good luck with your entry!

      ~Karla
      ww.karlagust.com

      Reply
  22. Karla Gust says

    January 30, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Hi Ashley,

    What a fun coincidence! The Unblemish line is amazing for treating acne. I have several customers who have tried everything and it’s the only thing that has worked for them. Good luck with your entry!

    ~Karla
    http://www.karlagust.com

    Reply
  23. Heather D. says

    January 30, 2014 at 9:52 am

    Hands down the REVERSE cream to get rid of dark spots and weird skin pigmentations!

    Reply
    • Karla Gust says

      January 30, 2014 at 10:59 am

      Hi Heather,

      I bet you would love Reverse! The transformation in the skin after using Reverse for just a few days to weeks can be shocking. The clinical results from the Reverse regimen have been published in a medical journal. Good luck with your entry!

      ~Karla
      http://www.karlagust.com

      Reply
  24. Caryn Lantz says

    January 30, 2014 at 11:11 am

    I pretty much need the whole Unblemish line. Hooray, adult onset acne. :(

    Reply
  25. Jocelyn says

    January 30, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    I used the solutions tool and found I would be best served by the UNBLEMISH Regimen for Acne and Post-Acne Marks. I’m going to give it a try some day Karla!

    Reply
  26. Jennifer Nanninga says

    January 30, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    Would love to try the Reverse!

    Reply
  27. Angie H. says

    January 31, 2014 at 2:09 am

    I am 48 and still get small pimples. I’d love to smooth my skin and make my pores smaller. I think the REVERSE system might be best for me. I love the website and all the great information on it. I will go back agan and again!

    Thanks for showcasing this great company!

    Reply
  28. Kerri Hillis says

    January 31, 2014 at 6:37 am

    I would love to try theMicro-Exfoliating Roller! I’m already a fan of the serum!

    Reply
  29. Julie S. says

    January 31, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    The Moisture Renewal cream! My poor skin needs this in the winter!

    Reply
  30. Trish says

    January 31, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    I’m already a big R+F fan. I would love to try the microderm kit with the exfoliator tool thing…I just got the eye cream last week. I love the Reverse sun screen. LOVE the REVERSE overnight stuff in the little blue tabs. Makes my skin like silk. What I like best is that you only need a tiny amount – a little goes a long way. Comparatively, when I looked at my usage of other over the counter drug store brands – and the amounts I was using, the cost is almost the same but the results with R+F is dramatically so much better.

    Reply
  31. Allison G. says

    January 31, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    I would like to try the unblemish line, for sure!

    Reply
  32. kelly says

    February 1, 2014 at 2:57 am

    It was not my intention to enter any contest, just trying to log in & share my disappoinent over the loss of another blog turned spammy. All the ads & pyramid promos make it one big commercial. It’s exhausting to be so inundated so I must unsubscribe….Best of luck.

    Reply
  33. LisaJQ says

    February 1, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    The Reverse product line. I would love to get rid of my dark spots!

    Reply
  34. Heidi says

    February 1, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    Would love to try Unblemish!

    Reply
  35. Andrea says

    February 1, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    I’ve never really used any facial creams or things like that. Just a cleanser and most recently a moisturizer because i noticed my skin was super dry. My skin gets easily irritated by most over the counter products, I’m currently using the last of the mary kay product i have and i would love to find a new line to use since i dont have the mary kay connection any more.

    Reply
  36. Mindy May says

    February 1, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    What a wonderful giveaway! I would love to win this!

    Reply
  37. Pam S. says

    February 1, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    Sounds like Unblemish would work well for our family! ;) Thanks for opportunity!

    Reply
  38. Amy Hinkle says

    February 2, 2014 at 6:32 am

    I would love the microderm roller – I have heard that is amazing

    Reply
  39. Laurie says

    February 3, 2014 at 9:31 am

    I would love to try the Unblemish regimen!

    Reply
  40. Kristin S says

    February 3, 2014 at 10:31 am

    I THINK REDEFINE. I’m almost 43 with very normal skin. In recent years things have sagged a bit. I don’t want to look 16 again, but I want healthy, bright skin for as long as possible.

    Reply
  41. Sadie B. says

    February 3, 2014 at 11:00 am

    I would love to be able to try the ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides Broad Spectrum SPF 20 with Brush.

    Reply
  42. Amy says

    February 3, 2014 at 11:16 am

    I would love to win as this current pregnancy has wrecked my skin. :(

    Reply
  43. Jessica says

    February 3, 2014 at 11:26 am

    would love to try the lip renewing serum!

    Reply
  44. emili says

    February 3, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    I’m only 29 but feel like my wrinkles are appearing all the time these days. I’d love to try something to combat them getting worse!

    Reply
  45. Jenny McDaniel says

    February 3, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    I would love to try anything from the Unblemish line! 26 and still have frequent breakouts! :(

    Reply
  46. Lindsay Hutchins says

    February 3, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    Unblemish Line!

    Reply
  47. maggie says

    February 3, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Reverse me … please!

    Reply
  48. Tami says

    February 3, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    The multi-function eye cream for sure! :)

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This guy is my steady; my Zack. This is a latergra This guy is my steady; my Zack. This is a latergram from October, from one of our many fall adventures with the kids. We had so many fun day trips, I don’t even remember where this was taken 👏🏻⭐️. I’m gonna guess Cranbrook Gardens.
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Well kiddos, we had a great summer together! 🥳👏🏻🛴⛱🍦🤸🏼‍♀️🎨🎹🏊🏻‍♂️🧺🎠📚📺🍿🌿🌷☀️🚲

Thanks for coming along with me to the pool, nature trails, the park, hosting friends in our backyard, reading adventures, popcorn & movie night, art, planting flowers, planting a garden, bike rides, neighborhood walks, lake swimming, and supplying the ice cream truck w/ roughly $84 this summer. 

I loved our time together! 🥰🧒🏼👩🏻👧🏼🧒🏻

And the great news is this: we have autumn to enjoy together, too! 👏🏻🌾🍃🍂 so thankful.
Even if you don’t have students learning at home Even if you don’t have students learning at home, these ten “field trip” ideas will give your day a boost. 

When your mind feels foggy, step outside. When your home feels too small or too big, step outside. When the bickering is loud or your internal criticism is high, step outside. 

Give yourself (and your family) the joy of an adventure away from the home. 

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It’s come to my realization there’s plenty of It’s come to my realization there’s plenty of time these days to craft a letter when I wash dishes, take my kids on a walk, or take care of our garden. All that silence, it makes my internal monologue even louder 🤣. 

Many times we are out & about in the neighborhood and I think, “oh the flowers surrounding your porch are lovely!” Or, “wow” (to the elderly man) “you have such a great smile, thanks for sharing it with us!” Wouldn’t it be great to jot that down in a card and send it through the mail as well?

We are always in need of community & kind words! 🌷💬

I remember many years ago, when nearly pregnant with another baby and our personal finances were THE PITS, my best friend came over with $500 cash. Just to bless us. She also included a personal note. Of course, I’ve always known how special personal notes are, but this card really meant so much.

And so I’ve decided as the year-end nears: wouldn’t it be nice to send a letter a week for the final 20 weeks we have left in 2020. Me thinks so 🙂. 

Community & kind words: I’m coming for you!

PS. wanna join me in sending 20 cards by Dec. 31?
🖤working on our school room, mid-process update 🖤working on our school room, mid-process update! this wall is inspired by @mygrandparentschair 👏🏻 

I saw her feature in a recent issue of “Better Homes & Gardens” and I was all 🤩🤩over her foyer. I’m using 1/2” black masking tape (mistake-making friendly) instead of paint, also renter friendly. 

Working on this project has been so good for my mental health. Doing > worrying.
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