Julep: August 2013 (Spoilers)

[cari12]

I only have 40ish Julep polishes so I've only gotten one dupe (Rose - my first was from my very first maven box, then got another in a mystery box months later). I'm way more likely to get a product dupe since I have nearly all the ones they typically send out in the mystery box. 

I've been happy with my past mystery boxes, I seem to always get the variation I least want though so I'm hoping for a really awesome box this time but not keeping up my expectations too much. I haven't had much luck in the mystery items department this week (2 failed Birchbox mystery pick two packs, lol)

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I only have 40ish Julep polishes so I've only gotten one dupe (Rose - my first was from my very first maven box, then got another in a mystery box months later). I'm way more likely to get a product dupe since I have nearly all the ones they typically send out in the mystery box. 

I've been happy with my past mystery boxes, I seem to always get the variation I least want though so I'm hoping for a really awesome box this time but not keeping up my expectations too much. I haven't had much luck in the mystery items department this week (2 failed Birchbox mystery pick two packs, lol)

I have a 10% dupe rate at this time. Out of 66 Juleps, 6 have been dupes. I'm alright with that. So far, only one shade in the Golden box is dupe for me. I saw a different variation that has no dupes, so I'm hoping I get that one. 

 

[Jac13]

The mystery boxes are a gamble. When it is good it's great; when it's not it just sucks. I've only had one mystery box and I was happy with it. I hope to one day to get one of the "Golden" boxes. The thrill is the mystery of not knowing.

 

[autopilot]

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


 I saw a different variation that has no dupes, so I'm hoping I get that one. 

Ooh, linky?

 

[MissTrix]

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

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


 I saw a different variation that has no dupes, so I'm hoping I get that one. 

Ooh, linky?


Her pics aren't the greatest but here ya go!



Not sure why she didn't post a pic where you could actually see the colors... 



I think there are 3 hair bands but she cut off the 3rd in her pic. Or maybe she's wearing it. lol

 

[autopilot]

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


Her pics aren't the greatest but here ya go!




Not sure why she didn't post a pic where you could actually see the colors... 



I think there are 3 hair bands but she cut off the 3rd in her pic. Or maybe she's wearing it. lol

Thanks for posting that! OK, I'd be happy with either of those so far.

I'm guessing there is a bigger-value box out there, given that they quoted $100-$200 worth of products and the two we have seen so far are at the $100 mark. I wonder how many variations are out there?

Bring on the spoilers! I'm sure mine will be last to arrive.

 

[angismith]

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

Angi, What's that saying when man plans God laughs. I always have those moments when I'm ready for everything and then life intervenes. It's good you are having another sleep study, maybe you can get the outcome that you need. So I wish you luck with that.

On better subject I have Etta. It was the first polish I got from julep in my original intro box. I love it layered over some of the various greens.

Enjoy your polish.

Thanks, swimsalot! How are you doing? Did you pick up anything new this week? I got McKenzie and Paris and a lavendar frost that I've never worn (probably next spring) in my Intro Box. I loved the colors I got this month, too! 

 

[angismith]

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

I have no particular complaint with the colors. Although I Just got Nicolette so that Bunny will be close. My complaint is that with $44.80 maven pricing for the polishes is the oxygen treatment and the hand cream equal to $56?? Maybe it's that saltwater taffy LOL.

This may be my first and last julep mystery box

swimsalot, you were the one who got the mystery box first???

 

[cari12]

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

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

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


 I saw a different variation that has no dupes, so I'm hoping I get that one. 

Ooh, linky?


Her pics aren't the greatest but here ya go!



Not sure why she didn't post a pic where you could actually see the colors... 



I think there are 3 hair bands but she cut off the 3rd in her pic. Or maybe she's wearing it. lol
Thanks for posting! Alfre would be a dupe for me in this box but I'd love to get the other 3 shades.

I wonder if all the boxes will have the hand cream & oxygen treatment?

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Yeah, I have 49 julep polishes and only two dupes -- two Sharons (that was partially because I ordered an extra for a friend and it didn't arrive on time) and two Laurens, which was my own fault. I also have a matte top coat dupe though, which I didn't want nearly as much

 

[Lily V]

oooo, wish there were more spoilers out there!  I'm dying to know whats else in the golden box (ie- variations)- I'm taking a big risk here, never have much luck with mystery anything... but with the Julep30 code, I couldn't resist!

btw, wearing amity right now- very pretty & delicate. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />   I'm thinking next to do reiko w/ fiore french tips... and possibly a fiore accent nail, with poka dots.

 

[Shanny81]

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


Her pics aren't the greatest but here ya go!




Not sure why she didn't post a pic where you could actually see the colors... 



I think there are 3 hair bands but she cut off the 3rd in her pic. Or maybe she's wearing it. lol
I keep forgetting how to do a spoiler, but I got the same box.  Here it is!  From L to R: Alfre, Fina, Coco and January.  I was REALLY happy with my colors.  Alfre and and Fina have been on my wishlist for awhile.  And I really like Coco and January too.  So, yay!

 

[cari12]

Originally Posted by Lily V /img/forum/go_quote.gif

oooo, wish there were more spoilers out there!  I'm dying to know whats else in the golden box (ie- variations)- I'm taking a big risk here, never have much luck with mystery anything... but with the Julep30 code, I couldn't resist!

btw, wearing amity right now- very pretty & delicate. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />   I'm thinking next to do reiko w/ fiore french tips... and possibly a fiore accent nail, with poka dots.

I've spent way too much time looking all over for them. IG, FB, YouTube, google search, etc. - but this is the only place I've seen spoilers so I only know of the two variations posted here. There should be a ton on Monday though! 

I have Kaylen on right now but it's chipping so I may re-do my nails tonight. I usually can't decide which color to paint so I've taken to closing my eyes and randomly grabbing a bottle and using whatever I pick first. Kind of a fun way to use all my colors, especially the ones I haven't really used much yet! 

 

[Lily V]

it's a really nice box- but I hope I don't get that one, I have all the polishes except for January!

Originally Posted by Shanny81 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I keep forgetting how to do a spoiler, but I got the same box.  Here it is!  From L to R: Alfre, Fina, Coco and January.  I was REALLY happy with my colors.  Alfre and and Fina have been on my wishlist for awhile.  And I really like Coco and January too.  So, yay!

ahahhaha, polish-roulette! maybe I'll have to try that sometime....

Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I've spent way too much time looking all over for them. IG, FB, YouTube, google search, etc. - but this is the only place I've seen spoilers so I only know of the two variations posted here. There should be a ton on Monday though! 

I have Kaylen on right now but it's chipping so I may re-do my nails tonight. I usually can't decide which color to paint so I've taken to closing my eyes and randomly grabbing a bottle and using whatever I pick first. Kind of a fun way to use all my colors, especially the ones I haven't really used much yet! 

 

[swimsalot]

swimsalot, you were the one who got the mystery box first???

No. I was just reacting to the first spoiler box.

 

[ling168]

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

I bought a present for someone at sephora today and as I was checking out I noticed a Deborah Lippman polish as a 100 point perk!!!!

Thank you sooooooo much for posting this! I picked it up today along with some OPI polishes that were on sale /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

ETA: haul photo

 

[jessicalriley]

Oh, man. Kinda bummed ab the spoilers. I don't like the oxygen nail treatment Bc you can't wear polish over it (or did I just imagine reading that???), but since there seem to be a smaller number if polishes, there's less of a chance I'll get dupes. I have short hair, so the hair ties are also a bummer. I guess I'm most excited ab the hand cream! I preach SPF like the gospel, so it would be a great product for me. There are more variations out there, so maybe I'll hit the jackpot. I think they lured me in with the "golden" thing, so I'm starting to regret my purchase. We will see! Mine will be here tomorrow or Tuesday.

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by jessicalriley /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Oh, man. Kinda bummed ab the spoilers. I don't like the oxygen nail treatment Bc you can't wear polish over it (or did I just imagine reading that???), but since there seem to be a smaller number if polishes, there's less of a chance I'll get dupes. I have short hair, so the hair ties are also a bummer. I guess I'm most excited ab the hand cream! I preach SPF like the gospel, so it would be a great product for me. There are more variations out there, so maybe I'll hit the jackpot. I think they lured me in with the "golden" thing, so I'm starting to regret my purchase. We will see! Mine will

be here tomorrow or Tuesday.

Jessica, I am not liking the spoilers I've seen either. I wish Julep would always include a NEW color in their mystery boxes instead of unloading excess inventory. I haven't tried the Oxygen Treatment, so I would like to try it. And I already have favorite hand cream, but maybe Julep with convert me. And I'm in the same boat as you with the hair ties ... although mine is not short, it is not long enough to put up either ... so those will get passed on to my DIL like the ones that have been in my Birchboxes. Oh, well, there's I can always enjoy saltwater taffy, right?

 

[jessicalriley]

Jessica, I am not liking the spoilers I've seen either. I wish Julep would always include a NEW color in their mystery boxes instead of unloading excess inventory. I haven't tried the Oxygen Treatment, so I would like to try it. And I already have favorite hand cream, but maybe Julep with convert me. And I'm in the same boat as you with the hair ties ... although mine is not short, it is not long enough to put up either ... so those will get passed on to my DIL like the ones that have been in my Birchboxes. Oh, well, there's I can always enjoy saltwater taffy, right?

Yay, taffy! Lol. I think I'm going to look at the mystery box as Christmas shopping for my younger cousins. If I get dupes, I'll just make them their own little beauty bags for Christmas! There are 3 of them, so they can each get a hair tie, too. They just old enough to start wearing makeup, so I'm looking forward to initiating them into the makeup world!

 

[Jac13]

I think once you understand how the mystery boxes work, you can then adjust your expectations. On subscription boxes, I tell myself as long as I get how much I spend and extra, I am satisfied. Now I am not saying I wouldn't want one of those greater value box. I just base my expectation on the lower since there are greater odds I will receive one of those. Oh well, here's to happy wishing, lol!