Julep: August 2013 (Spoilers)

[r4chel77]

the paris trip includes a lot plus it means you'll own 10k woth of sephora products prior to going in addition to bringing a friend, meeting the founder of mufe, taking classes at mufe, and each of you get free products.

 

[jessicalriley]

I was thinking of doing that myself but I didn't know if would work. Do you have to use a different email address. And by the way I also remember those days with a two-year-old whose his head gets heavy and his body droops and he's just ready to sleep. Thank God for that. That's when i would do my nails. All kids look sooo cute when they are asleep,even my college-aged son. Enjoy your little one time really does fly.

I used a different email address & billing address (it wouldn't process under the same billing address). I was able to use the same mailing address, though! I just can't believe they made a new color only available as an add-on to intro boxes! Maybe it will show up in the secret store? Who knows!

 

[foxyroxy-26]

I want to do the buy a polish get Fireworks free but Fireworks is out of stock at the moment on the site so does that mean I can't get the polish for free? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[r4chel77]

i honestly did open up a new account, too. the free code still works but that's a choice people can leave up to themselves i guess.

 

[Lolo22]

I used a different email address & billing address (it wouldn't process under the same billing address). I was able to use the same mailing address, though! I just can't believe they made a new color only available as an add-on to intro boxes! Maybe it will show up in the secret store? Who knows!

Don't be surprised if in a day or two you get an email saying they cancelled your order. I tried opening a second account before and they emailed me saying the free box is only 1 per household /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[foxyroxy-26]

Can someone post a picture of Kai? What are the other colours in the It Girl intro box?

 

[Bikerchic]

  Quote: Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Don't be surprised if in a day or two you get an email saying they cancelled your order. I tried opening a second account before and they emailed me saying the free box is only 1 per household

I opened a second Maven account last month, used a different email address and used my daughter's name but the same billing and shipping address, and had no problems.  Got the free box with no issues.  Yeah, I'm bad.......

 

[swimsalot]

I opened a second Maven account last month, used a different email address and used my daughter's name but the same billing and shipping address, and had no problems.  Got the free box with no issues.  Yeah, I'm bad.......

Did you use a different credit card??

 

[r4chel77]

here's kai!

honestly, i think they probably don't care so much about the free box code being used more than once per person (not worth speculated as i'm sure anyone probably frowns upon it) as they do about people having multiple memberships. that's why existing mavens can't ever access the intro boxes. i did it a few times, actually, because i wanted the set.  often they contain shades that are out of stock (i.e. paris, coco and etta went out of stock for a while). also, before upgrading was an option, some people had multiple accounts so they could access more of the collection during the maven window.

 

[ling168]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by r4chel77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

the rewards are 5 and 10k though- insane.... way more than 1,000 was my point (i've hit 1000 a couple times so it doesn't seem too out of reach) however it's bugging me that i can't readily see how many points i am away from vib rouge yet whenever i was re-earning my vib status, i could see how many points i had between beauty insider and vib.
Yeah, but look at them:

5,000 Point Rewards:

• One-on-one yoga in LA with Josie Maran
• A private Benefit beauty party
• Marc Jacobs beauty collection, tucked into a Marc Jacobs handbag.
• A haircut from Chris McMillan, stylist to Living Proof Co-Owner Jennifer Aniston.
• A private Bliss spa party.

10,000 Point Rewards:

• A trip for two to Paris from MUFE
  
• Backstage access at NYFW from Stila

From what I saw there were only limited numbers of those rewards. I think the 10k point rewards only have 1 of each available. 

 

[ling168]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by audiophilekate /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by r4chel77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

the rewards are 5 and 10k though- insane.... way more than 1,000 was my point (i've hit 1000 a couple times so it doesn't seem too out of reach) however it's bugging me that i can't readily see how many points i am away from vib rouge yet whenever i was re-earning my vib status, i could see how many points i had between beauty insider and vib.
Yeah, but look at them:

5,000 Point Rewards:

• One-on-one yoga in LA with Josie Maran
• A private Benefit beauty party
• Marc Jacobs beauty collection, tucked into a Marc Jacobs handbag.
• A haircut from Chris McMillan, stylist to Living Proof Co-Owner Jennifer Aniston.
• A private Bliss spa party.

10,000 Point Rewards:

• A trip for two to Paris from MUFE
  
• Backstage access at NYFW from Stila

So spend $10,000 at Sephora (1 pt = $1) and go backstage at New York Fashion Week from Stila? Uh, yes please! LOL


lol we can always hope for more of those triple and double point weeks! VIB Rouge makes me feel like I'd be accumulating airline miles or credit card points

 

[normajean2008]

Originally Posted by ling168 /img/forum/go_quote.gif



From what I saw there were only limited numbers of those rewards. I think the 10k point rewards only have 1 of each available. 

I might be in the minority, but I think these high point rewards are ridiculous.  Reaching a thousand points in a year is already a big deal for regular buyers (non professionals).  There is just such a HUGE gap between 1000 points to reach the status, and 5k and 10k reward levels.  I wish there was more emphasis on obtainable rewards for us regular people spending our hard earned paychecks there each month.  I get the free shipping (LOVE!), and the free makeovers, etc etc... but it feels like they could have spilled the beans on the types of "special surprises" and gifts they claim, instead of all the hoopla about the expensive reward options. 

Back to Julep though... that blue sea salt better be available to established mavens next month or I'm going to be mad and customer service is gonna hear about it.  Mavens are supposed to get first access, according to the crap they say when you sign up, it is one of the perks to being a maven.  Then they give a bunch of exclusive collections to Sephora for months at a time, while we have to wait.  Now they are giving newbies first access to products they aren't giving us!  They don't even give the add on option to mavens if you buy the intro kit for 20$ (I tried earlier today)!  So again, we wait.  They put a new pedi cream in intro boxes, while the standard pedi cream is constantly out of stock.  So again, we wait.  And wait.  And wait..  Seems lately staying a Maven just means we get to wait for everything last! 

Meanwhile the website showed Fiore available for purchase right now (but not on avail on the main page still??) and I want to buy it, but am trying hard to resist.  I know if I buy it tonight either they will say it was a glitch and I'll be waiting a few weeks to receive it, or they will put a deal up for it in August and I'll have way over paid for it. 

 

[Lolo22]

I opened a second Maven account last month, used a different email address and used my daughter's name but the same billing and shipping address, and had no problems.  Got the free box with no issues.  Yeah, I'm bad.......

Lucky! I used a different card, different name and email. I tried like a year ago so maybe they don't bother cracking down anymore.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

In regards to multiple accounts, if anyone is interested...I actually e-mailed them a while back about it & this was the response: 

Hi Allison, 

Thank you for reaching out to us. We would be more than happy to assist you with this. You are more than welcome to have multiple accounts associated with the same billing and shipping address. However, we only allow one promotional Introductory Box per person per household. If you wanted to use a promotional code for an Introductory Box you can definitely do that, but if you wanted to purchase a second or third Introductory Box for additional subscriptions, they would need to be purchased at the full price of $19.99. Please let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns. Have a great day!

Maven Customer Service Team

So, I don't think they really care how many accounts you have, you just can't use the free box code more than once. Understandable, I think. 

 

[foxyroxy-26]

Originally Posted by r4chel77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif



here's kai!

ouuuuu Kai is pretty! I want NOW!

 

[foxyroxy-26]

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

Back to Julep though... that blue sea salt better be available to established mavens next month or I'm going to be mad and customer service is gonna hear about it.  Mavens are supposed to get first access, according to the crap they say when you sign up, it is one of the perks to being a maven.  Then they give a bunch of exclusive collections to Sephora for months at a time, while we have to wait.  Now they are giving newbies first access to products they aren't giving us!  They don't even give the add on option to mavens if you buy the intro kit for 20$ (I tried earlier today)!  So again, we wait.  They put a new pedi cream in intro boxes, while the standard pedi cream is constantly out of stock.  So again, we wait.  And wait.  And wait..  Seems lately staying a Maven just means we get to wait for everything last! 

Meanwhile the website showed Fiore available for purchase right now (but not on avail on the main page still??) and I want to buy it, but am trying hard to resist.  I know if I buy it tonight either they will say it was a glitch and I'll be waiting a few weeks to receive it, or they will put a deal up for it in August and I'll have way over paid for it. 

Yes I totally agree with you. I am really pissed about the way they are going about things. I just feel so neglected and so unappreciated. I am as loyal as they come, so why am I not receiveing any benefits? Am I taking this too personally? But my hard earned money is involved so I have a right to be upset!

 

[foxyroxy-26]

This may be a little off topic but I received the lipstick trio's in my May box and besides the Red, neither the bubble gum pink, nude or coral will show on my lips. Is it just because I have darker lips or because the colours aren't pigmented enough? Any tips on how I can get them to show up on my lips? Do I need to apply something onto my lips first?

 

[LuckyMoon]

Originally Posted by foxyroxy-26 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

This may be a little off topic but I received the lipstick trio's in my May box and besides the Red, neither the bubble gum pink, nude or coral will show on my lips. Is it just because I have darker lips or because the colours aren't pigmented enough? Any tips on how I can get them to show up on my lips? Do I need to apply something onto my lips first?

The lipsticks are very sheer.  The lightest color I received (Tea for two) doesn't really show up on my lips either, but feels really nice & maybe adds a little shine. 

My favorite is Satin Doll. I feel like it has some color to it and I do like the texture of all of them.

Maybe try layering yours over a darker color.

 

[r4chel77]

Originally Posted by foxyroxy-26 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

This may be a little off topic but I received the lipstick trio's in my May box and besides the Red, neither the bubble gum pink, nude or coral will show on my lips. Is it just because I have darker lips or because the colours aren't pigmented enough? Any tips on how I can get them to show up on my lips? Do I need to apply something onto my lips first?

it depends on your lips. i have the other set- the berry, the red and the pink. i found the pink doesn't swatch more than a gloss but on my lips it definitely gives a slight pink tint. maybe if you look closely before applying and then afterwards you'll see this, too? the berry definitely has pigment like a regular lipstick- i gifted it to a friend who is in love with berry colored lip products. the red of course is highly pigmented. they did purposely describe the pink/coral as sheer, so it's not an accident if that's what you're wondering.

i agree that mavens are supposedly designated as the first to receive things. they hardly give anything exceptional to sephora; mavens received the chalk collection in march and sephora received different smoky pastels. they got the neon nail dips which never really hit until the warehouse sale, so they probably didn't do that well. i don't mind julep getting staying power at sephora but i wish all sephoras would carry their line much like nails inc or something. i don't get the hoopla about illamasqua, although some are quite incredible; i find julep to be just as good if not better because of the much larger range. however, the BIG deal breaker for me on this issue is that brand new mavens should not be getting the entirely new beauty products since they'll get 'em for $3.99 anyways. honestly, i don't care if julep wants to stop giving mavens complete first access, but they should stop claiming it. i really am not complaining on behalf of receiving them first, just on the empty promise of this perk. it'd be kinda like how we're supposed to get free shipping on all orders and then they randomly made us pay for it in say, mystery boxes. they should have written 'exclusive access to most new products and colors'

 

[luckyme502]

I received my Intro Box yesterday and I am loving it so far.  I tried the new Mint Condition Pedi Crème last night before I went to bed, and so far it seems to be working.  I have  a really hard time with dry feet, especially in the summer when I only wear sandals.  We will see in a couple weeks if it really works.  I love the polish colors I received, Claudette and Helen.  I also received a sample of the Glycolic Hand Scrub, but I'm afraid to try it.  I have very sensitive skin on my hands and my eczema will flair up if there are any ingredients my hands don't like.