Julep: August 2013 (Spoilers)

[Starlet]

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:icon_redf I upgraded..... Well, the colors are PURDY! I do think it's silly that there are only one applications each in the mask trio though, I would be much much happier and content if there were two each. I'm quite intrigued with the blister stick, especially being a ballerina...if it ends up being a good product then I'll have something awesome to recommend to my more advanced dancers! I also went ahead and got the Champagne Trio since I've loved Julep's metallics. I used my Jules for part of the purchase so I don't feel too bad about it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I did the same and will still be getting the Bondi box as well. I did talk myself out of trying for the Allure Fall box so I guess it evens out in the end.

 

[lexxies22]

I'm skipping because this is getting too expensive. Even though, I joined this April, I'm drawn to Bombshell and IT Girl collection plus the trio. Like someone said here that wait until clearance or sometihing that it would be cheaper. Look forward to awesome swatches. Yeah, no secret store for me oh well.

 

[lexxies22]

I wonder if they haven't done holo collection due to production costs or their formula doesn't work well with ingredients? As for prices keep rising probably due to the fact that they're trying to expand more products. Its kinda sad how they're trying to grow faster than the demand. Most businesses have taken that risks and usually ended up going out of business for not meeting the average costs standards. Although, they do continue with sale, clearances, etc which costs more money to do that to promote. I just hope they 'KNOW' what they're doing.

 

[Superfish19]

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I had already been planning to skip August with Bondi's sub starting up but Julep has made it so much easier. I will keep my sub until I have the points for a free box but Bondi is going to make it hard to care about Julep anymore.  :smilehappyyes:

Could not agree with you more.

 

[mariahk83]

If they aren't in the secret store, I bet they'll be for sale on their own.  Julep knows the anniversary trio will be popular, which is why they made it an add on instead of putting it in a box, more money from all the higher priced add ons.  I can also see Julep making it a special during the month with a promo code or for so many hours, or also as a last minute offering to those who skipped by email.  They might raise the price to $20/$25 though, but if you're not interested in a box, it is cheaper..just depends on how you like to look at things budget/deal wise. In the 15 months I've been a maven, the only colors I've not seen them put out for purchase after the monthly selections were a few of the mystery box exclusive colors.  But the way Julep is busy changing things up lately, who knows.  I think of it as Julep roulette.  Like the first trio of sea salt colors--they weren't for sale after the mystery boxes they came in until months later.  Then they put them online at like $27 for the trio...only to put them in the secret store the following week or so later for like $6 each approx. Add ons are usually a good deal, but with a little waiting/time to think on the purchase, their is almost always a deal just as good or better. 

That's what I'm looking for, those two glitters that were just in the mystery boxes...not the anniversary collection! Crossing my fingers EDIT - just read your next post...I can't imagine those colors won't show up again at some point...we shall see

 

[Moonittude]

I can't see any swatches. Is it because I'm on a tablet? Even without swatches, I'm pretty sure I'll skip.

 

[LinaMingo]

Just curious but has anyone that's ever won the visa $1000 came forward?

 

[ling168]

Originally Posted by normajean2008 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Meh, I'm skipping.  I almost went with It Girl, but decided it wasn't worth it.  All the box colors this month are re-named old colors-or close enough to an old color if not exact.  The orange frost in the It Girl I can hardly see any frost, so I'm worried it'll be a dud like a some of there new shimmers are.  The blue is supposed to have purple shimmers, and while I can barely see some shimmer in the swatches, I can't see that they are purple, making it the same as the shimmer navy blues I have already.  I like the green, but it is the same as Courtney, the yellow the same as Blake, and probably with the same streaky finish.  The frost light pink looks too similar to Audrey, but with a soft frost finish instead of shimmer.  The brown is slightly cooler than Olivia's chocolate hue, the bright pink is the same as their million other bright pinks.  The purple is the same as Anne.  The only color I don't see a dupe from their own colors is the "mauve" one, which is NOT mauve.  I would probably like that color, but I'm sure I have 2-3 Zoya bottles close if not the same as it. 

The anniversary trio colors are pretty, but I already have silver, the glitter just looks like silver to me overall, and the other color looks too close to Zelda.

And I'm not interested in the blister stick.  I love the concept of the blister stick, in fact I'll probably buy a new one from Band-Aid this week, but you couldn't pay me to put pepper extract of any kind on my feet!  I have hot feet and my nerves are over sensitive in the summertime.  This is just going to make my feet feel hotter and quite possibly swell.  If they had made it with mint I might have tried it if the polish choices were good. 

Also, I'm not a doctor by any means, but I've seen several people online question use if you're a diabetic.. My diabetic laden family has always been advised by medical professionals to be cautious of products like this. The pepper extract that is supposed to help stimulate circulation can cause your nerves to feel like they are on fire, and heat often leads to swelling/sensations of swelling.  Diabetic or not, anybody who gets this, use with caution at first! Try it on a small area of your feet before slathering it all over.  I also saw it had a nut extract in it, so people with sensitivities read ingredients carefully!

The price for the 3 single use packets??  I think Julep has lost their mind at this point!  I really do.

All and all, I think the colors this month are pretty, but nothing new. Kind of a bummer on an anniversary month.  I'm sad I don't have a chance to win the mystery maven gift, but lets face it...I never win anything anyways, lol.   

Thanks for the caution on this! I agree with everything you said! I think, regarding the 3 single use packets, Julep is really attempting to make themselves appear more high end than they actually are. I think if maybe they included a single packet as an extra and sell boxes of it they'd be better off.

 

[Superfish19]

I've just became a Maven two months ago. I wanted to build up my polish collection. But the formula seems really goopey to me. I'm hoping Bondi is better.

 

[audiophilekate]

I skipped too.  The only color that interested me was Lois, but I have plenty of light pink frosts.  The other colors were just ehh for me and I'm not too fond of the products this month.  I might order the Boho Glam intro box for the pedi creme though.

 

[Imberis]

Originally Posted by LinaMingo /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Just curious but has anyone that's ever won the visa $1000 came forward?

I'd like to know, too. I have seen people on here who've won extra polishes or have gotten the upgraded boxes for free. The boxes that had the accessories and purse that you could win appeared to be won by real peoplr who posted on instagram, but I'm not quite sure if I believe it. I hate to be skeptical, but... yeah.

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by Superfish19 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I've just became a Maven two months ago. I wanted to build up my polish collection. But the formula seems really goopey to me. I'm hoping Bondi is better.

Bondi's formula is MUCH better than Julep. A good 98% of the julep polishes I have received need to be thinned. Drives me nuts that I can't even use them until I buy some thinner. 

 

[angismith]

Kyla and Monica, the orange and fuschia glitters from the Summer Days/Summer Nights. The picture does not do the colors justice. They are much brighter than they appear. The polish itself was THICKER than any polish I have EVER used. This was my first time using striping tape and I can see from the picture that one of the lines still isn't trimmed close enough. It will be easier to do once I go for my eyeglass exam on August 2! If it doesn't, I'm going to have to invest in a magnifying lamp just to do my nails, LOL! 

 

[Superfish19]

Bondi's formula is MUCH better than Julep. A good 98% of the julep polishes I have received need to be thinned. Drives me nuts that I can't even use them until I buy some thinner. 

Agree! If Bondi is as good as everyone says I'm saying goodbye to Julep.

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by angismith /img/forum/go_quote.gif




Kyla and Monica, the orange and fuschia glitters from the Summer Days/Summer Nights. The picture does not do the colors justice. They are much brighter than they appear. The polish itself was THICKER than any polish I have EVER used. This was my first time using striping tape and I can see from the picture that one of the lines still isn't trimmed close enough. It will be easier to do once I go for my eyeglass exam on August 2! If it doesn't, I'm going to have to invest in a magnifying lamp just to do my nails, LOL! 

Beautiful! 

 

[lexxies22]

Just curious but has anyone that's ever won the visa $1000 came forward?

I believe they posted that on FB via Instagram pics. Like someone went on a shopping spree with items they bought and took pics of it. It happened a few days after mystery boxes were shipped out (I could be wrong about timing) maybe they got too busy and forgot to post the pics of the winners?? I don't really follow this thru enough lol.

 

[lexxies22]

I've just became a Maven two months ago. I wanted to build up my polish collection. But the formula seems really goopey to me. I'm hoping Bondi is better.

Trust me, you won't be disappointed with Bondi. I have 7 polishes from them and its so much easier even for a beginner who still learning how to paint nails.

 

[lexxies22]

Bondi's formula is MUCH better than Julep. A good 98% of the julep polishes I have received need to be thinned. Drives me nuts that I can't even use them until I buy some thinner. 

AGREED!

 

[lexxies22]

Kyla and Monica, the orange and fuschia glitters from the Summer Days/Summer Nights. The picture does not do the colors justice. They are much brighter than they appear. The polish itself was THICKER than any polish I have EVER used. This was my first time using striping tape and I can see from the picture that one of the lines still isn't trimmed close enough. It will be easier to do once I go for my eyeglass exam on August 2! If it doesn't, I'm going to have to invest in a magnifying lamp just to do my nails, LOL! 

â¤â¤â¤ THAT! I never thought of glitter with striping. I gotta try that!

 

[angismith]

Thanks, MissTrix! I love Kyla and Monica ... the picture looks red not hot pink, but it really is HOT pink and the orange is more "glitterery" than the pink. When Julep gets it right, they really do get it RIGHT!