Julep September 2013 (Spoilers)

[verybluetardis]

Originally Posted by thebeverley3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Really need a nice burnt orange color.  Would even be nice if it was textured.  Add in some blues because you could carry them into the Winter season.  Bring on Fall... so tired of summer already.  Love the manicure set idea.  I really need a new one!!!  

I'm new here and just had to reply to this message. I am SO. OVER. SUMMER. I put on a dark navy pedi last night (Illamasqua Phallic topped with Urban Outfitters Mystic) and Julep's Joanna on my fingers just to urge fall and winter along.... I wonder if anyone from Julep ever pops over here for suggestions.... because the mani set is GENIUS.

 

[mariahk83]

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

Yeah, I'm really unsure about the cleansing oil.  I think nail care products would be better.  I use a Clarisonic device for cleansing my face and I'm pretty sure the consistency/texture of the oil will not work with machine.

I really look forward to pretty colors.  If the colors are awesome I'll go It girl with some add-ons.

I use Dr. Bronners with my Clarisonic, i've even used olive oil with mine, so it'll definitely work!

 

[Squacktopus]

I've definitely been a fan of oil-based cleansers (i've got a pretty oily tzone) so this one seems interesting. I usually use Lush's Ultrabland (more like an oil cream) and have a cleaning oil from Living Libations coming in the mail.....soooo it's gotta have some pretty polishes before I can go for it.

As for the Konjac sponge, I've been using them for a few months now! It's actually REALLY gentle and soft. While hanging for a day or two it'll dry up like a hard rock, and then when you're going to use it you soak it for a minute in water to rehydrate it. It's texture is soft and smooth (almost slimy, but in a good way I swear), no roughness. I like using it in the morning because it gives super mild exfoliation and a bit of facial massage (it won't make your face red!), and I find that I seem a bit brighter after using it too. Though I'm pretty scrub addicted, so a couple times a week I'll do a rough scrub in the evening.
The one in the video is gray, which makes me things that it's konjac mixed with charcoal (you can get white plain ones, green tea, and others). I agree with others that Julep will probably overprice it. You can find them on Amazon but I got my at FaceShop for like 6$ or so.

 

[Lilith McKee]

Okay I just received my very first Julep box, my Boho Glam intro box and omg I just love these colors!  I also added on Kai for myself and a Favorite Things box for my Best Friend (I think she is going to love it).  I am pretty excited for the next round of boxes to pop up.  I just realized I have very little nail polish after the Evil Cat Disaster of 2012.

 

[Lulubelle107]

Originally Posted by Lilith McKee /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Okay I just received my very first Julep box, my Boho Glam intro box and omg I just love these colors!  I also added on Kai for myself and a Favorite Things box for my Best Friend (I think she is going to love it).  I am pretty excited for the next round of boxes to pop up.  I just realized I have very little nail polish after the Evil Cat Disaster of 2012.

Tell us about the Evil Cat Disaster of 2012!

 

[CheshireCookie]

Originally Posted by Lilith McKee /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Okay I just received my very first Julep box, my Boho Glam intro box and omg I just love these colors!  I also added on Kai for myself and a Favorite Things box for my Best Friend (I think she is going to love it).  I am pretty excited for the next round of boxes to pop up.  I just realized I have very little nail polish after the Evil Cat Disaster of 2012.

I'm SO INTRIGUED.....YES, I must know about this Evil Cat Disaster of 2012 as well! ::settles in::

 

[Jac13]

Yes tell us all the details, lol.

 

[Lulubelle107]

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

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm not excited by the cleansing oil.  Putting something on my face from a company that has just recently started branching out from polishes scares me.  I mean, sure it could be a simple/effective oil, but I'd rather buy from a company that has been into producing/perfecting skincare for years and years.  Hopefully the colors are great this month.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

It's not like they are mixing it up in their back room or anything

.  I'm assuming they are using a lab that supplies product to companies that then put their name on it, like Starlooks and umpteen other companies do.  It seems to be pretty standard practice these days for companies that are not large enough to own their own in house lab.

 

[Lilith McKee]

Max, my lovable but absolutely insanely mischievous cat decided that my box of nail polish, and to be honest the box was sitting precariously on the edge of the vanity, needed to be crashed into at high velocity.  Thankfully kitty was absolutely unharmed which was of course my first concern, he decided to hide under the bed after being poked and prodded to make sure he wasn't injured.  And then came the horror, nearly everything ended up shattered with exception of all my Nfu Oh polishes... those bottles must have either been amazingly sturdy or it was just the will of the Gods.   But yeah I pretty much have a small birchbox of nail polishes left after that day.  

Julep and Zoya will surely help in building my collection.

Darn cute but evil kitty... Bah he is lucky I love him so much

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

The cleansing oil has me excited--I've used DHC and Shiseido.  I find it's really gentle and cleans off makeup well for me.  Hope the colors are great for Sept.  it's my bday month, and I want a treat!!

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by Lilith McKee /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Max, my lovable but absolutely insanely mischievous cat decided that my box of nail polish, and to be honest the box was sitting precariously on the edge of the vanity, needed to be crashed into at high velocity.  Thankfully kitty was absolutely unharmed which was of course my first concern, he decided to hide under the bed after being poked and prodded to make sure he wasn't injured.  And then came the horror, nearly everything ended up shattered with exception of all my Nfu Oh polishes... those bottles must have either been amazingly sturdy or it was just the will of the Gods.   But yeah I pretty much have a small birchbox of nail polishes left after that day.  

Julep and Zoya will surely help in building my collection.

Darn cute but evil kitty... Bah he is lucky I love him so much

I've actually had all my nail polishes fall from quite a height (probably 3-4 feet) and none of them shattered. Maybe I'm just luckier than most since I've never had a problem with a broken bottle of polish. At the time I was just terrified I was going to get it all over the carpet D:

Anyway, I'm sorry to here that. That's every polish hoarder's worst nightmare. Good luck with your collection!

 

[Jac13]

That Max sounds like he is a handful. My puppy Nessie is mischievous but I love her like a child. Julep and Zoya are the best. I keep watching to see if Zoya will have a Bogo sale.

 

[angismith]

Anybody miss me? I would have totally used a different mobile# to get Kai at that price, but I missed it. If you haven't guessed, I was in the hospital over the weeked. BP dropped to 81/31 Friday night. Admitted for observation. Observe was all they did though. Passed the buck back to cardiologist. Have spent all day trying to get answers. He is supposed to call me personally in the morning. We'll see. I'm so sick and tired of being sick and tired. On a good note, the Maven window opens tomorrow!!!!! YES!!! Please, please, Julep, make it GREAT! And the box press release was just dumb! That could have been an email to all Mavens once the boxes start going out. But didn't I understand there will be a new brush? Sounded very similar to the Sally Hansen Total Manicure brush. Or did I just hallucinate this?

 

[Jac13]

Welcome back Angie! Yes we missed you. I hope you are feeling better and I pray that you will find the answers to your illness. Yes only 1 day to be either thrilled or utterly let down. I REALLY want to be wowed, lol.

 

[Lulubelle107]

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

Anybody miss me? I would have totally used a different mobile# to get Kai at that price, but I missed it. If you haven't guessed, I was in the hospital over the weeked. BP dropped to 81/31 Friday night. Admitted for observation. Observe was all they did though. Passed the buck back to cardiologist. Have spent all day trying to get answers. He is supposed to call me personally in the morning. We'll see. I'm so sick and tired of being sick and tired. On a good note, the Maven window opens tomorrow!!!!! YES!!! Please, please, Julep, make it GREAT! And the box press release was just dumb! That could have been an email to all Mavens once the boxes start going out. But didn't I understand there will be a new brush? Sounded very similar to the Sally Hansen Total Manicure brush. Or did I just hallucinate this?

Wow, that's a low BP!  Hope you get answers soon.

 

[greatbleuheron]

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

Anybody miss me? I would have totally used a different mobile# to get Kai at that price, but I missed it. If you haven't guessed, I was in the hospital over the weeked. BP dropped to 81/31 Friday night. Admitted for observation. Observe was all they did though. Passed the buck back to cardiologist. Have spent all day trying to get answers. He is supposed to call me personally in the morning. We'll see. I'm so sick and tired of being sick and tired. On a good note, the Maven window opens tomorrow!!!!! YES!!! Please, please, Julep, make it GREAT! And the box press release was just dumb! That could have been an email to all Mavens once the boxes start going out. But didn't I understand there will be a new brush? Sounded very similar to the Sally Hansen Total Manicure brush. Or did I just hallucinate this?

Angi, I hope they give you some answers soon!  I'm sorry you had to spend some time in the hospital.  Everybody here is pulling for you to feel fantastic and healthy!

 

[r4chel77]

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

Yeah, I'm really unsure about the cleansing oil.  I think nail care products would be better.  I use a Clarisonic device for cleansing my face and I'm pretty sure the consistency/texture of the oil will not work with machine.

I really look forward to pretty colors.  If the colors are awesome I'll go It girl with some add-ons.

i use the olay brush and plan on getting the clarisonic soon, but i've definitely used cleansing oils (any other type of cleanser is too harsh for my skin). i apply it to my skin mainly to get makeup off a bit before using the brush. i don't ever apply anything to my brush head itself.

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

I've actually had all my nail polishes fall from quite a height (probably 3-4 feet) and none of them shattered. Maybe I'm just luckier than most since I've never had a problem with a broken bottle of polish. At the time I was just terrified I was going to get it all over the carpet D:

Anyway, I'm sorry to here that. That's every polish hoarder's worst nightmare. Good luck with your collection!

i'm glad the kitty is okay! i too have had polishes fall off my bookshelf about 4 feet high and knock on wood but i've never had any break... it happens all the time so i hope they'll never break.

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

Anybody miss me? I would have totally used a different mobile# to get Kai at that price, but I missed it. If you haven't guessed, I was in the hospital over the weeked. BP dropped to 81/31 Friday night. Admitted for observation. Observe was all they did though. Passed the buck back to cardiologist. Have spent all day trying to get answers. He is supposed to call me personally in the morning. We'll see. I'm so sick and tired of being sick and tired. On a good note, the Maven window opens tomorrow!!!!! YES!!! Please, please, Julep, make it GREAT! And the box press release was just dumb! That could have been an email to all Mavens once the boxes start going out. But didn't I understand there will be a new brush? Sounded very similar to the Sally Hansen Total Manicure brush. Or did I just hallucinate this?

i hope there will be a new brush! i love the wide opi ones.

i'm really sorry you are sick and having health problems. try and stay safe and healthy!

 

[angismith]

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

i use the olay brush and plan on getting the clarisonic soon, but i've definitely used cleansing oils (any other type of cleanser is too harsh for my skin). i apply it to my skin mainly to get makeup off a bit before using the brush. i don't ever apply anything to my brush head itself.

i'm glad the kitty is okay! i too have had polishes fall off my bookshelf about 4 feet high and knock on wood but i've never had any break... it happens all the time so i hope they'll never break.

i hope there will be a new brush! i love the wide opi ones.

i'm really sorry you are sick and having health problems. try and stay safe and healthy!

Hopefully some solutions tomorrow ... hope the Maven window is open before I have to leave for appts.!

 

[AshY]

mariahk83 and r4chel77: Thanks for the info on using a clarisonic and cleansing oils

 

[AshY]

Yes, Angi we have missed your posts.

I do hope you feel better! I am sure everyone else does too!

Maybe the new Julep collection will add some brightness to your days.

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

Anybody miss me? I would have totally used a different mobile# to get Kai at that price, but I missed it. If you haven't guessed, I was in the hospital over the weeked. BP dropped to 81/31 Friday night. Admitted for observation. Observe was all they did though. Passed the buck back to cardiologist. Have spent all day trying to get answers. He is supposed to call me personally in the morning. We'll see. I'm so sick and tired of being sick and tired. On a good note, the Maven window opens tomorrow!!!!! YES!!! Please, please, Julep, make it GREAT! And the box press release was just dumb! That could have been an email to all Mavens once the boxes start going out. But didn't I understand there will be a new brush? Sounded very similar to the Sally Hansen Total Manicure brush. Or did I just hallucinate this?