December Julep Review
Julep is one of my favorite boxes. It's like a loyal friend- I always know it's gonna be good. It's also usually one of the first boxes I receive each month (if not the first one)! I'll go back and do Oct/Nov at some point but let's check out December's box! I upgraded to the full collection this month for the first time ever!
Julep:
Type: Nail Box
Cost: $19.99/month includes shipping
What is it?: Becoming a Julep Maven gives you access to all their products for 20% off as well as being part of their rewards program which earns you FREE boxes and products. To begin, you take a style quiz to determine you Julep Maven Style and your first box will be a welcome box. Each month you are sent the month's theme colors and products in the 4 beauty profiles and have the option to choose your assigned box or any other one available. You also have the option to skip any month- this may be the BEST feature at Julep. Julep also offers add-ons each month for extremely discounted rates as well as random/surprise bags/boxes all the time. Fun fact: Julep's full collection was one of Oprah's favorite things this past year. Use my referral link when you sign up and try your first month for free (except shipping) using the code FREEBOX or JULEPVIP.
Jumbo box this month due to the upgrade!
First look!
Look at all my stuff!
This month is the "glitterati" collection I love me some glitter polishes!
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Twistband Hairties: This month's extra was a two-fer with two beautimous Twistbands. I got a package of their products recently for review (which I need to get up) and I did a subscription for three months! In other words, I love their stuff- the ties, headbands, and pins. Love it all. And how did they know purple is my favorite color? Price: $4
Julep Blank Canvas Mattifying Eye Primer: It's a terrible picture (grr getting mad about these pics my bf took- so any missing things!!!) but since you can't tell it's an eye primer- about the size of a lipstick tube... actually it's a bit bigger than that- ya, I know, the picture doesn't show it at all. SUPER frustrated right now. Anyway, I use Too Faced's eye primer and I really love it but I decided to give this a try since I'm at the end of the bottle. It looks nice and, like I said, it's bigger than a lipstick tube so it's pretty large. Cool product. Price: $22 (Maven Price: $17.60)
Julep Eyeshadow Brush: I really like this brush It reminds me of a crease brush I have that I adore- nice soft bristles perfect for light eye shadows. Totally loving on this product! Price: $18 (Maven Price: $14.40)
Julep Sweep Eyeshadow Palette Neutrals: This is an awesome feature this month! I love using neutral on my eyes (or anyone's for that matter) and this palette is pretty sweet! This would actually be a cool addition to my purse too! It has a mirror and is small enough to not take up too much room! Editing my makeup on the go? Check! Price: $24 (Maven Price: $19.20)
On to the polishes!
These are some "not so great" pictures so I apologize in advance!
Packaging!
Gianna- Bombshell: I have NO IDEA why CJ grouped these as they were packaged- it's a random assortment of each style profile and in different numbers- sooo confusing!!! I apologize! By trying to "help" I have an even bigger headache now- sigh. Sorry, I'm ranting! I just spent 30 minutes trying to figure out which polish was which and my keyboard isn't working so I'm frustrated! This gold flake polish is gorgeous though! Price: $14 (Maven Price: $11.20)
Misti- Boho Glam, Andrea- Bombshell, Joelle- Boho Glam: I really like Misti, it's a cool wintry tone! And Joelle is awesome. Hard to see in the picture but the sparkles are multi-colored. It's silver but with super glitter power! Price: $14 each (Maven Price: $11.20 each)
Shoshanna- It Girl, Evelyn- Classic with a Twist, Celia- It Girl: Celia is the winner of this bunch for me. It's so "The Little Mermaid," I love it! I watched the first two seasons of Girls over the summer though so the polish "Shoshanna" totally worked for me! Price: $14 each (Maven Price: $11.20 each)
Mia- Classic with a Twist, Cara- Bombshell, Jillian- Classic with a Twist: Jillian is pretty cool. It's purplish with gold undertones and sparkly. Cara is gorgeous too- I think it'll be my next mani! Price: $14 each (Maven Price: $11.20 each)
Evelyn- It Girl, Christine- Boho Glam: Extras?!?!? This is my first time upgrading so I have no idea if this is the usual or not! This is my second Evelyn in the box- although this one puts it in another category which is super weird, and Christine isn't listed as being part of this collection on the Julep website. I'm not complaining though! I'll gift Evelyn, and Christine is another great glitter polish. Price: $14 each (Maven Price: $11.20 each)
The Twistbands didn't make it into the final picture but you can still see how much stuff it was! And you can see how large the primer is aka the wand is substantial! I added this up to be a whopping $236! Wow, nelly! The box was something like $50?? Idk honestly, it's the first time I've upgraded and it isn't something I usually do so I can't remember the number. I know it turned out to be a GREAT deal though!!! I'm wearing Sienna right now which is a Julep glitter polish and I love it so I know this collection will be right up my alley. Julep is having stocking stuffer deals today AND if you don't subscribe yet, give it a whirl using code FREEBOX or JULEPVIP and get your first box for only the shipping cost!
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