Julep September 2013 (Spoilers)
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I really liked the collection this month overall! I'm normally boho glam but Tatiana is too yellow-ish for my olive skin and I don't wear navy so Kristy is also a no. Instead I went for It Girl and added on Reece and Candace, because I may or may not have a glitter polish obsession. I was really hoping for some holographic polishes or glitter top coats in this month's box, but I'll settle for microglitter in a pinch. I'm also kind of thinking about ordering Padma, but since Julep's formulas for their creme polishes are not consistently great I'll probably wait until I see some reviews and swatches of it.
Also, is it just me, or has Julep been cranking out a TON of orange and yellow polishes lately? I've only been a maven since June and I feel like there have been at least 2 or 3 in every collection. It's great for people who like yellow, I guess, but I can't stand them.
Also, is it just me, or has Julep been cranking out a TON of orange and yellow polishes lately? I've only been a maven since June and I feel like there have been at least 2 or 3 in every collection. It's great for people who like yellow, I guess, but I can't stand them.
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Yes on the oranges and yellows. They get me with the oranges, but now I have a stash of yellows that are languishing.
The only yellow I've ever worn, Daisy:
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WTH is DHL promising all these companies? How is it cheaper for them. Imo these companies will pay for it in the end because packages go missing all the time. So over DHL. Still don't have my ipsy. Thanks DHL.Just got off the phone w/ Julep. I purchased during last week's sale and my shipping hasn't moved since Friday. She said they just switched from shipping USPS to DHL. This makes me want to cry b/c those of you with IPSY shipping issues know that DHL is not the way to go.Â/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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Is it me? Or does anyone else feel that Julep should have notified Mavens of the shipping change? The company is supposed to be transparent right? I would feel better if I heard it from Julep than reading it in a post. Just saying... I guess non-MUT Mavens will be calling to find out why the boxes are late. What do you all think about Juleps lack of communication?
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I agree, they should have notified people. I'd be surprised if the didn't already KNOW about Ipsy's ordeal at the moment with DHL, so if that's the (supposed) case, why would they risk losing subscribers by going with a horrible shipping service? As CaptainSassy stated above, what on earth is DHL promising these companies to get them to switch??? It's very disheartening, as I always loved how fast Julep was sent.
I find the lack of communication and the shipping switch upsetting and worrisome. But, I am willing to see how things go. I have never had a problem w/Julep shipping, so not sure why the change. If problems arise I will cancel - plain & simple.
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lol i hear you. i recently discovered paulaschoice.com and am OBSESSED with the beautypedia. i'm learning a lot about potential irritants, and it's amazing how many high-end, prestige cosmetic lines just throw crap in.Originally Posted by Lily V /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Thanks for that!
and gggggggrrrrrrr to julep- "The formula contains 18 plant extracts that work to nourish, brighten, and hydrate skin, including rose, jasmine, lavender, bergamot, olive, apple, and watermelon." arrrgghhhh!!! lavender, bergamot, jasmine have zero research for benefits for skin, but crapton load showing there is irritation over prolonged use- freaking companies, just because you can't see damage at a cellular level or it doesnt immediately turn red upon application, doesn't mean the damage isn't there! stop listening to your PR/marketing depts ("Ooohhh... lavender smells good, so it must be good for skin..") and start listening real scientists!Sorry, off soapbox- but as a scientist (& who has some friends who work in the cosmetic industry)- this crap pisses me off. one of my favorites- cosmetic scientist (CS)-"the antioxidants & cell-communication ingredients need to be kept away from light and air, otherwise they'll break down and degrade. Package it in an opaque tube." Company: "Oh no, jar packaging is much more luxurious and women like that." CS- "you do understand if you do that, after opening it- everything in there will degrade and it will be worthless within only few uses." Company- "we can charge more for a jar." CS-
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I upgraded and added Reece. I like all the colors especially the microglitters and I think the collection is very fall appropriate. Like many of you mentioned I wish Reece and the sponge were in the upgrade though. They've done it it many past boxes and those were easy upgrades for me. It's annoying! Primers don't work for me so we'll see how that goes but overall I'm still very happy with Julep this month.
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i really like tatiana, karmen, candace and reece. i was thinking of upgrading since i have the points to do so but i'm not sure. i think i will just do my usual bombshell box. i just bought the benefit stay flawless primer and it bothers me that the upgrade doesn't contain reece.
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aaaaaahh, the more I hear about nadia, the more I wish I woulda picked It girl during july... if it's more gold-y, (& less yellow)- Im interested... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
so right now, I have saved as my pick- It girl (even tho I dont really want catrina..) with add-ons Reece, Karmen, possibly Padma (or kristy..). But I cant decide! While this collection isn't knock-my-socks-off-amazing like I felt about May, I do really like a majority of the colors in it (& I love the idea of the cleansing oil & primer- just not the technical execution of them..) even the sponge is cool... so close to upgrading, yet not quite.
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />so right now, I have saved as my pick- It girl (even tho I dont really want catrina..) with add-ons Reece, Karmen, possibly Padma (or kristy..). But I cant decide! While this collection isn't knock-my-socks-off-amazing like I felt about May, I do really like a majority of the colors in it (& I love the idea of the cleansing oil & primer- just not the technical execution of them..) even the sponge is cool... so close to upgrading, yet not quite.
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On my phone so I won't bother quoting, but I received my birthday Jules on my bday (aug 11) so definitely email them if you didn't get them yet! I second, third or fourth everyone saying It Girl always has a yellow! And I also agree that I'm never compelled to choose It Girl anyway because I feel like they get the shaft value-wise. I am quite excited for these colors! I'm going with bombshell + Reece and I think I'll try for trades to get the cwt colors too. I can never have enough nudes and that one looks so pretty!
