Julep September 2013 (Spoilers)

[deactivateduser232015]

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

This is my first real month with Julep - last month I received the starter set. It's such a bummer that their shipping has changed and is now much slower, ugh. Does anyone know what time the secret store usually opens? Is it a set time every first of the month?

it's up now: http://www.julep.com/secret-store.html

 

[cari12]

And my wallet just breathed a sigh of relief. Nothing in the secret store I need ;-)

 

[sweetharlot]

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

it's up now: http://www.julep.com/secret-store.html

Thank you! I haven't looked yet and I'm torn between hoping there's a ton I want and hoping there's not for my wallet's sake...

ETA: Eh, whatever. I'd be more excited if there was a coupon code I could use too.

 

[Flowerfish]

And my wallet just breathed a sigh of relief. Nothing in the secret store I need ;-)

Same here. I wanted to buy something, but there just wasn't anything I really wanted. Shame!

 

[MissTrix]

Screenshots please. 

 

[zorabell]

The secret store didn't wow me at all, the only thing I needed was the nail therapy base coat. I grabbed a couple of polishes from the savvy deals section because the SAVVY30 discount still works until midnight tonight.

 

[Lulubelle107]

My box shows that it's in Mobile, but wasn't delivered yesterday.  So I guess Julep wasted their money paying for 2 day priority delivery in my case. 

 

[MissTrix]

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

My box shows that it's in Mobile, but wasn't delivered yesterday.  So I guess Julep wasted their money paying for 2 day priority delivery in my case. 

They didn't pay anything extra for 2-day priority. The USPS revamped their priority services.

 

[Lulubelle107]

I think after buying at the online warehouse sale, Secret Store sales don't seem that great anymore.  Plus, there are so many other sale opportunities throughout the month, I'm not so sure that the Secret Store is much of a draw.

 

[Lulubelle107]

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


They didn't pay anything extra for 2-day priority. The USPS revamped their priority services.

Thanks, good to know.  I'm guessing "2-day priority" is a rather subjective description, then.

 

[MissTrix]

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

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


They didn't pay anything extra for 2-day priority. The USPS revamped their priority services.
Thanks, good to know.  I'm guessing "2-day priority" is a rather subjective description, then.


I have yet to receive anything shipped "2-day priority" actually show up in 2 days. It's more like "4 to 5 day priority". If I'm lucky. 

 

[autopilot]

Screenshots please. 

Seconded! I skipped September so I am cockblocked by the Secret Store link. Just curious what's available.

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I just snagged Reece. It was actually the only one I was really interested in. As I was checking out, I realized they didn't send out a Maven's Choice for those who skipped the month. I wonder if that's over or if they just skipped it this month.

Something new that I got was an email for 30% August's Top Sellers. I picked up Carly. I don't foresee wearing it anytime soon, but loved the color and finish, so I picked it up at that price. I have not received an email like this before. 

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by jessicalriley /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I used the cleansing oil tonight & here are my thoughts:

It smells really nice, & it's not overpowering. I used two pumps of oil and it was plenty to cover my face. I had on makeup, & it did an amazing job removing it all- even my waterproof mascara. I didn't even have raccoon eyes afterward. It was all gone! However, I did feel a slight stinging in my eyes. It wasn't at all like getting soap in your eyes, but those of you who do have sensitive eyes may want to avoid the eye area. I don't have any sort of cloudiness in my eyes like I experience with a lot of eye makeup removers. It made my skin feel nice and soft, which was really nice, but it didn't feel clean. My preference for squeaky clean skin may arise from having combo/oily skin, but I did to ahead and use my regular cleanser and moisturizer afterward.

All in all, I really like it! I'm going to try to be a little more careful with my eyes, but I do like this as a makeup remover.

As far as my colors go- after getting them swatched, I'm a lot more excited about them! I have Karmen, Reece, Padma, Daria, & Candace, & I think they are all pretty! Reece & Padma were a little patchy, but workable. I am wearing Daria now & I love it! Grays are the first polishes that I hoarded when I got into nail polish, so I've got a soft spot for them.

Jessica, how did Padma look? It was the one I really regretted not getting. I would BET that you hoarding GRAYS has something to do with the Crimson Tide? Awesome-looking last night as usual!

Originally Posted by starletta8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Happy to hear some Mavens got their box before September.

I'm hoping I'll get mine by the end of next week.  For the first time, not even excited for the Secret Store since it'll be weeks before I see any purchases from there.

Dear Julep, I think our love affair might just be over.

I think this is exactly what I am feeling. I didn't even wake up during the night to see if the Secret Store was open yet.

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

And my wallet just breathed a sigh of relief. Nothing in the secret store I need ;-)

Same here. Lots of pretty curated sets though for new Mavens. Several I clicked on, but ended up in every case, already having at least one of the colors. Also, it seemed like the prices were a little higher per set than they have been.

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

Same here. I wanted to buy something, but there just wasn't anything I really wanted. Shame!

Flowerfish, I was the same way, just searching for something to buy, but there was nothing ....

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

I think after buying at the online warehouse sale, Secret Store sales don't seem that great anymore.  Plus, there are so many other sale opportunities throughout the month, I'm not so sure that the Secret Store is much of a draw.

It definitely feels that way, Lulubelle. I have nothing to compare last month's prices, but the Secret Store definitely seems higher priced to me.

 

[rainpetal]

Originally Posted by pghmom1292 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Has anyone tried the cleansing oil yet? It smells nice but I'm afraid to try it and end up breaking out. I use dermalogicas pre cleanse when I wear makeup so I'd only use the cleansing oil when I wore makeup but I still want someone else's thought first.

I got my box last night.  Woohoo for arriving on my birthday.  I at least got to open one present!  I used the cleansing oil last night.  I really like it.  It does have a fantastic scent.  I used 4 pumps which was probably too much, but I didn't know how much to use.  It took all my makeup off including the mascara.  I didn't have any stinging in my eyes or cloudiness and I had forgotten to take out my contacts first.  So I consider that a plus.  I rinsed it off and then used the konjac sponge afterwards just to make sure I got all the oil off.  My skin felt very clean actually, so I didn't bother using another cleaner after the oil.  I'm still not totally clear whether I'm supposed to or not.  No new breakouts this morning, but considering my skin is still recovering from a massive breakout over the past 2 weeks, I'm not sure I'm the best person to ask about reactions.

Also, now I really want Knackered!

 

[AshY]

I picked up Reece too as well as 2 orange foot soaks.  I got the September Box Inspiration email, it seems that Reece, Tatiana, Candace, and Karmen were inspired by the bog 4 fashion week cities NYC, Milan, Paris, and London respectively.  How cool.  I was on the fence about Reece after reading the posts here, but I must have the Fashion Week polishes!!!

 

[Lulubelle107]

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


I got my box last night.  Woohoo for arriving on my birthday.  I at least got to open one present!  I used the cleansing oil last night.  I really like it.  It does have a fantastic scent.  I used 4 pumps which was probably too much, but I didn't know how much to use.  It took all my makeup off including the mascara.  I didn't have any stinging in my eyes or cloudiness and I had forgotten to take out my contacts first.  So I consider that a plus.  I rinsed it off and then used the konjac sponge afterwards just to make sure I got all the oil off.  My skin felt very clean actually, so I didn't bother using another cleaner after the oil.  I'm still not totally clear whether I'm supposed to or not.  No new breakouts this morning, but considering my skin is still recovering from a massive breakout over the past 2 weeks, I'm not sure I'm the best person to ask about reactions.

Also, now I really want Knackered!

A good way to determine if you need to use another cleanser after the cleansing oil is to wipe your face with toner on a cotton ball afterwards.  If you see evidence of makeup/dirt, then another cleanser may be warranted.  For a long time I only used cleansing oil, but now that I have a Clarisonic, I use that after the cleansing oil at night.  In the mornings I just use a foaming cleanser of some sort.

 

[ILikeGiants]

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

I got my package today, I love the new packaging on the bottles. I think it looks more put together than just plastic wrap. I'm not sure if I'm going to use them or try to sell/trade them. I'm still kinda 'eh' towards Julep so idk.

I can't wait to see reviews for the cleansing oil though. I still have my beautybio code locked and loaded to buy a bottle.

I'm pretty sure (ladies correct me if I'm wrong) that the BEAUTYBIO code can only be used for 50% off polish, and not products. 

 

[MissTrix]

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

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

I got my package today, I love the new packaging on the bottles. I think it looks more put together than just plastic wrap. I'm not sure if I'm going to use them or try to sell/trade them. I'm still kinda 'eh' towards Julep so idk.

I can't wait to see reviews for the cleansing oil though. I still have my beautybio code locked and loaded to buy a bottle.
I'm pretty sure (ladies correct me if I'm wrong) that the BEAUTYBIO code can only be used for 50% off polish, and not products. 

This is correct. 

 

[starletta8]

Wow, the Secret Store sets are terrible for anyone who has been a Maven for more than a few months.  I only joined in February, and there were only 2 sets that I didn't own one or more of the polishes. And one of them had a yellow.

Nail Therapy basecoat ordered, and that's it. I'll see it in October!