Julep September 2013 (Spoilers)

[lizbetstyle]

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

Hey, lizbetstyle! Welcome to the Julep group, too ... I'm an It Girl too! What was in the Intro Box for you?

Really happy with the Intro Box:

My fave: Mila - the gray sparkle

also received: Isla - a milky white and Bette - a purple with red undertones.

I knew if I got 3 polishes I wouldn't get a beauty product, but they threw in a sample packet of Glycolic Hand Scrub. I thought that was nice. 

I'm going to wear the Mila with a silver/black cocktail dress I'm wearing to a wedding at the end of the month.  I don't know if I should go ALL Mila or mostly Isla with Mila on my ring fingers. What do you think?

 

[pvtfridays]

Gahhh just want to know what the colors are!

 

[Lulubelle107]

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

Lulubelle, how do your eyes feel after using the oil on mascara? I have tried everything, even Clinique's, and everything makes my eyes feel yucky the next morning.

Clinique is a bi-phase cleanser, which is different than the cleansing oils.  You are rinsing the cleansing oil off with water so there is no residue left behind.  The bi-phase makeup removers like Clinique's and Lancôme's are not typically rinsed off (they would probably need a foaming cleanser to break up the oil, which is not water soluble) and will leave residue behind, hence the yucky feeling.  At least that's my experience.  If I use a bi-phase remover for waterproof mascara (the only time I use them), I do it prior to cleansing my entire face, so it's going to get washed away.

 

[LuckyMoon]

Originally Posted by pvtfridays /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Gahhh just want to know what the colors are!

me too!  I hope It Girl is good this time.  

 

[Lily V]

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

Really happy with the Intro Box:

My fave: Mila - the gray sparkle

also received: Isla - a milky white and Bette - a purple with red undertones.

I knew if I got 3 polishes I wouldn't get a beauty product, but they threw in a sample packet of Glycolic Hand Scrub. I thought that was nice. 

I'm going to wear the Mila with a silver/black cocktail dress I'm wearing to a wedding at the end of the month.  I don't know if I should go ALL Mila or mostly Isla with Mila on my ring fingers. What do you think?

I really wanted to get Mila too in the sale- but she's listed as out if stock (but apparently she's all in the intro boxes...Uggghhh.)  cant buy an intro box, because already own isla & bette. Guess I just have to be patient.

  I would say all Mila on all fingers, but I love bling- so I'm way biased. 

 

[lizbetstyle]

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


I really wanted to get Mila too in the sale- but she's listed as out if stock (but apparently she's all in the intro boxes...Uggghhh.)  cant buy an intro box, because already own isla & bette. Guess I just have to be patient.

  I would say all Mila on all fingers, but I love bling- so I'm way biased. 

I think you're right. If I'm going to go, might as well go all the way. Mila on all fingers.  Thanks.

 

[angismith]

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

Really happy with the Intro Box:

My fave: Mila - the gray sparkle

also received: Isla - a milky white and Bette - a purple with red undertones.

I knew if I got 3 polishes I wouldn't get a beauty product, but they threw in a sample packet of Glycolic Hand Scrub. I thought that was nice. 

I'm going to wear the Mila with a silver/black cocktail dress I'm wearing to a wedding at the end of the month.  I don't know if I should go ALL Mila or mostly Isla with Mila on my ring fingers. What do you think?

It's a special occasion .. I think I would go all Mila! Unless you really want your nails to show up, then wear a color with the silver/black dress, even Bette, but probably lighter and brighter. Congratulations on becoming a Julep Maven ... you will find we fuss alot about them while we are waiting for a new collection, then fall in love all over again when a new collection comes out!

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by Lulubelle107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Clinique is a bi-phase cleanser, which is different than the cleansing oils.  You are rinsing the cleansing oil off with water so there is no residue left behind.  The bi-phase makeup removers like Clinique's and Lancôme's are not typically rinsed off (they would probably need a foaming cleanser to break up the oil, which is not water soluble) and will leave residue behind, hence the yucky feeling.  At least that's my experience.  If I use a bi-phase remover for waterproof mascara (the only time I use them), I do it prior to cleansing my entire face, so it's going to get washed away.

Where did you learn so much, Lulubelle? Seriously, did you go to beauty school? I do use waterproof mascara most of the time.

 

[angismith]

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

me too!  I hope It Girl is good this time.  

That reminds me ... I switched last month for the first time, but still picked up Fiore as an add-on. I haven't used it yet and honestly, it does nothing for me in the bottle or on the swatch me sticker. Maybe later this fall? Anybody hear any reviews or see it used somewhere besides these forums?

 

[barbyechick]

Haha, thanks for backing me up, Lulubelle.  It really does sound weird unless you've tried it, but cleansing oil is da bomb for oily skin. I've read that one of the reasons skin gets oily is because we try to remove the oil and that overstrips it, thereby stimulating it to produce more oil.  If you cleanse it with something that preserves the appropriate balance, though, your skin doesn't over-react and make more grease.  Whether that's the reason or not, I can say from experience that it works!

Exactly what my derm told me when I was younger, especially important for sensitive skin with eczema or such. Also toner is perfect for softening and residue right after before moisturizing

 

[jessicalriley]

Where did you learn so much, Lulubelle? Seriously, did you go to beauty school? I do use waterproof mascara most of the time.

I read somewhere to use a coat of regular mascara first, then waterproof. I think something about the ingredients that are often in waterproof formulas being harsh... Anybody else know about this?

 

[Lulubelle107]

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

Where did you learn so much, Lulubelle? Seriously, did you go to beauty school? I do use waterproof mascara most of the time.

Ha, no, I just read a lot!  I'm also in academia and tend towards that analytical mindset

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[lexxies22]

Ha, no, I just read a lot!  I'm also in academia and tend towards that analytical mindset /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> .

Me too. When it comes beauty stuff or whatever. I just rack my brain like a file cabinet to remember what I sampled and did not sampled for that reason and make some recommendations.

 

[Lolo22]

I received a text that this weekend only, Kai is $6.99

 

[AMaas]

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

I received a text that this weekend only, Kai is $6.99

Me, too!  Finally! 

 

[invisiblebike]

I already have a holy grail cleanser. Well, two actually! I first remove my makeup with Clinique's Take the Day Off. It's a huge jar filled with a semi-solid balm that transforms into a silky oil when in contact with your body heat -- it lasts forever because you don't need that much, and the jar is literally bigger than my fist! You just run your fingers along the top and rub it into your skin and it removes even waterproof makeup. Because I tightline, I find I have to go in with a q-tip soaked in eye makeup remover to remove some remaining bits of eyeliner. I then rinse and cleanse with First Aid Beauty's facial cleanser, which is great for sensitive skin.

I don't think I'm interested in trying this new cleanser... When I find products that work for me and don't irritate my skin, it's not worth messing around with new stuff.

I'm also skeptical of that exfoliating thing. I prefer to use really gentle exfoliants that don't have rough scrubbing beads (like my newly acquired Koh Gen Do gommage spa gel). I know that exfoliants like that St. Ives Apricot Scrub can actually create micro tears in your pores!! Not sure how good rubbing, like, a pumic stone on your face would be.

 

[Lily V]

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

I received a text that this weekend only, Kai is $6.99

I got that text too- does anyone know if Kai is a glittery sea salt texture (like tracey) or just bumpy texture?

 

[Lily V]

Did anyone else see the email about the "new look"?  I think it just means they come in boxes now, not shrink wrapped?

 

[cari12]

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

Did anyone else see the email about the "new look"?  I think it just means they come in boxes now, not shrink wrapped?

Yep, boxes! People were asking about it on FB /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Does those colors look familiar or do we think those are a preview for September? I really like the one of the right! 

 

[lexxies22]

Did anyone else see the email about the "new look"?  I think it just means they come in boxes now, not shrink wrapped?

I got that. I'm not understanding this. I don't see what's the new look?! New brush style or shape? Anyone clarify?