Julep August 2014

[KatieS131]

I originally had the Mani-Versary box selected with Katie add on but then I realized that I really only wanted Queen Anne and Katie (and not the other stuff that came in the box) so I went ahead and skipped. 

Even though I already have similar colors, I love the rainbow colors this month and am glad that Julep offered bright colors in fun finishes for summer! 

As for Julep the company, I am finding it hard to find the value in taking a box recently, but I have no complaints about the company itself (and I have never in my 2 years of being a Maven had to call CS). From a personal standpoint I wish they would do some things differently, but I understand that as a business they have to do what they have to do in order to earn money. 

 

[skyflower]

i'm a little annoyed with julep.  I have classic with a twist and added on india and 2 others, but I can't change boxes because the 2 I would change it to are sold out (it girl and boho glam).  which is fine, but part of the fun is setting up the different combos of boxes and add-ons, but everything selling out really restricts that.

so anyways, they changed the program in December to require new mavens to take boxes.  OK.

then they change the program mid-year to require new mavens to customize their boxes.  OK.

big changes to programs, and it's their anniversary so it should be extra special and thoughtful, but they eff it up.  I don't get it, they institute required changes, which they controlled, and they charge more, and have a bunch of money in venture capital, and they can't get it right.  I was thinking of skipping but I am hoping that they send out something special this month, and I really do like india and avni.

BTW,  POSITIVE CHANGE!  I was able to change my add-ons even with having india and it being sold out.  I played around with some of the others and it saved ok.  couldn't do that before without calling CS.

and thanks for the info on the eye pencils!  I was able to change it.  my bad, the default for my box was black, and every time I tried changing it on mobile it didn't save it.  user error!

 

[bluegnu]

I kept my classic with a twist box and added on Neha using jules.  I really would have liked a polish upgrade but just couldn't justify that extra expense this month.  Hopefully we can get the other colors later.  

I just realized I still haven't tried my plie wand.  I've gotten so used to painting my own nails now and feel like I have a method down.  I keep thinking the wand feels like a hassle with different lids, brushes to clean, etc.  But, I need to try it since it's been sitting out for months now.

It took me forEVER to try the plie wand but when I finally did I really liked it. Especially when I'm doing my toes. I actually didn't realize how much I enjoyed it and how helpful it was until a few days ago when I was rushing and didn't bring it out and couldn't figure out how I was so messy again! It's a great tool to play with and it is very very handy!

 

[bluegnu]

I personally went with Boho Glam (India, Waleska) with the Smoky Taupe Shimmer eyeliner and added on Joyce. I have been feeling like I have too many blues and greens but I think that's because I love them so much, so I went with it! Plus I need a new red like crazy so I caved with Joyce. The "lava red shimmer" description sounds amazing. Hoping for minimal disappointment!

People keep posting likes/dislikes about Julep. I've only been subscribed for about 5 months and although I feel like I'm wasting money a lot, I also get so excited when the 20th comes around and I get to make decisions. I would never purchase this many polishes at the drugstore because I am too indecisive. I like being "forced" to decide what colors to order because it expands my polish collection and is making me more creative with my nails. Weird I guess, but true. (It's only been a year or two since I started polishing my nails, usually just did toes)

 

[chelsealady]

I skipped. The colors didn't do anything for me.

 

[bookwormphotographer]

I went with the Beauty Trailblazers. I've been wanting to try the Bare Face Cleansing Oil and I wanted Queen Anne.  Last month I went with the full upgrade for the first time ever.  Do you ladies know how many Jules we receive for the upgrade?  I tried searching for it on the website but I can't seem to find anything.   

 

[bonita22]

I am getting Waleska, Tammi, Katie, and Kirti as my free add-on with Jules. I thought this would be my last month for a pre-paid box but I guess I actually get 1 more after this, so that's good! I do like this months colors a lot. Even though the colors themselves are standard rainbow-ish shades I think the finishes are pretty fun. I am passing on the eyeliner - I already have tons and I wasn't impressed with their dual-ended eyeliner which fades on me after a few hours.

I thought this was my last month on my three month sub, but my account also says I will have 1 prepaid month left. I guess the intro box doesn't count as one of the three months after all. Once my prepaid months are up, I will cancel my subscription. I can always resubscribe if I really love a particular collection.

This month's collection looks pretty good to me. I chose the polish lovers upgrade. I'm not sure if I'll actually get it. I like about half the polishes this month and my little sister likes the other half. She's been saving her birthday money and she really wants some julep polishes. Good thing I have three more days to make a decision.

 

[RenoFab]

Haven't seen a lot of people talk about the Bombshell box so I am adding my 2 cents. I am actually getting a box this month! Not that I need it but the Bombshell box looks pretty. Sure I could wait a couple of months and get these polishes for $4 each but I feel a little splurgy. I am picking the rich brown gel liner. 

Bombshell box comes with:

• Neha (Bombshell): Sari magenta shimmer
• Tazeen (Bombshell): Full-coverage Bollywood gold glitter

No add ons for me. Also excited to be getting some Jules with my purchase. I buy a lot of Julep but purchases don't count towards earning Jules darn it. 

 

[RenoFab]

I went with the Beauty Trailblazers. I've been wanting to try the Bare Face Cleansing Oil and I wanted Queen Anne.  Last month I went with the full upgrade for the first time ever.  Do you ladies know how many Jules we receive for the upgrade?  I tried searching for it on the website but I can't seem to find anything.   

Let me know what you think of the Face Oil. I got a few months ago and really only use it in the shower to remove a lot of make up. Then I follow it with a regular face wash to remove the oily residue. It really does break up makeup but I really can't use it on its' own. 

 

[rainpetal]

Slightly OT but for the ladies who use the Bare Face Oil, do you use it both morning and night, or just at night to when taking off makeup and such?  If you only use it at night, what do you do in the morning?

As to my box, I'm taking Boho Glam with the plum liner and adding on the Classic with a Twist Box (stuck with the black liner for this one), Joyce, and Neha.  I am using Jules to cover one box and one add-on polish, so I'm basically getting everything buy 1 get 1 free.

I have had some serious issues with Julep lately, especially with my June box and a secret store order issue, but I can't seem to quit.  Even though I have plenty of colors and should really stop buying, I'm still hooked.

 

[Moonittude]

I convinced myself to skip. I realized that all I was really excited about was the add-on plie mini brush and dot tool. They've been sold out when I tried to order them before. But it's only $8 in the store.

 

[latinafeminista]

Slightly OT but for the ladies who use the Bare Face Oil, do you use it both morning and night, or just at night to when taking off makeup and such?  If you only use it at night, what do you do in the morning?

As to my box, I'm taking Boho Glam with the plum liner and adding on the Classic with a Twist Box (stuck with the black liner for this one), Joyce, and Neha.  I am using Jules to cover one box and one add-on polish, so I'm basically getting everything buy 1 get 1 free.

I have had some serious issues with Julep lately, especially with my June box and a secret store order issue, but I can't seem to quit.  Even though I have plenty of colors and should really stop buying, I'm still hooked.

I've been using the Bare Face oil for quite some time now and my dry skin loves it.  I use it both morning and night.  In the morning, I sometimes just use it alone and then put moisturizer and/or serum on, but sometimes I will follow up with another cleanser if I feel my skin needs it (more often than not, I just use the oil).  At night, I use it right after I use a makeup wipe for my makeup, and its great for taking off any left over makeup, especially eye makeup.  I don't usually follow it up with another cleanser at night.  Hope that helps! 

 

[sylarana]

I ended up dropping Katie .. I have Kessie which is a metallic orchid. It looks a bit darker compared to their swatches, but they are so often wrong. I'd rather wait to see how it turns out.

So, India and Kirti for me and the taupe eyeliner. Not sure if I should keep those or skip. I don't have an eyeliner in that color (if accurate), but do I need one??

 

[mollybb]

I love the colors this month, but I'm really frustrated with everything being sold out. I thought the whole point of not allowing skips was to resolve stock issues? Right now I have a customizable box with Katie, Avni and the taupe eye liner, plus Sushmita and Weleska as add-ons. I would love to add on India as well and then get the surprise for three add-ons, but it looks like that isn't going to happen. If I can't get India I'll probably drop the eye liner and just get one add-on with Jules. It seems like Julep is missing out on a lot of money from Mavens this month by not having enough stock!

 

[Lolo22]

I plan to use my free polish code on Katie (assuming I don't get the peridot birthstone).  For anyone that still has their free polish codes from the very last month they issued them, as a reminder they expire August 31st.

 

[mollybb]

It looks like the boxes are back in stock now!

 

[chelsealady]

Got an email saying with a 10 dollar purchase, you can get your namesake polish for free. Code is THATSME.

 

[Lumaday]

Slightly OT but for the ladies who use the Bare Face Oil, do you use it both morning and night, or just at night to when taking off makeup and such?  If you only use it at night, what do you do in the morning?

As to my box, I'm taking Boho Glam with the plum liner and adding on the Classic with a Twist Box (stuck with the black liner for this one), Joyce, and Neha.  I am using Jules to cover one box and one add-on polish, so I'm basically getting everything buy 1 get 1 free.

I have had some serious issues with Julep lately, especially with my June box and a secret store order issue, but I can't seem to quit.  Even though I have plenty of colors and should really stop buying, I'm still hooked.

I just got it a few weeks ago and I've used it a few times.  It didn't remove all of my eye makeup which kind of annoyed me...I never feel fully clean unless a face wash removes eye makeup too.  It does smell really great and leaves my face feeling soft.

I only use it at night to remove makeup, and if I don't use the oil I use 100% pure olive oil soap.  In the morning I just splash with cold water so as not to strip my face of its natural oils.  I find a more natural approach keeps my skin clear and soft.

 

[bonita22]

Got an email saying with a 10 dollar purchase, you can get your namesake polish for free. Code is THATSME.

Too bad they don't have a polish named Claudia. Closest they have is Claudette.

 

[Jacksoki]

Too bad they don't have a polish named Claudia. Closest they have is Claudette.

They have both a Kim and a Kimberly.... too bad I don't like either of them! I'm hoping for a bright and happy Kimmi or Kimmy at some point. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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Edited: And it looks like both of those colors are gone, gone, gone from Julep's site. Probably why I didn't get the e-mail. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />