(Spoilers) Julep November 2013

[smiletorismile]

Quote: Originally Posted by jennm149 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I have reached the point where I prefer minis. I'd rather have more colors, since I don't usually finish polishes before they are passed on to my nieces.
Same here! I actually prefer sample sizes of everything, not just polish.

 

[jessicalriley]

Me too. I actually stopped buying huge sizes of everything because I think they're a terrible deal. I end up having to throw away product because even with daily use, I cannot use things up before they go bad. I realized after buying a bunch of those Sephora Favorites sets and seeing how long the "mini" products last even with daily use, I would rather buy that size of things. The only things I want full size are mascara and eyeliners. I actually wish they had an option to get minis instead of "full size" nail polishes. If I love something, I'll keep rebuying it. I'd rather be able to use something up completely before it goes bad than have a ginormous "Good Value" container of whatever sitting around for years.  

Mascara is one thing I hardly ever buy. I get so many free mascara samples, I don't have to! I DO buy waterproof mascara. I wear both regular & waterproof every day, & I've yet to get a mini waterproof mascara. As for the sephora mini sets- I'm so with you! I love them!

 

[redjill]

I have yet finished a single julep polish. Each time before I finish the bottle, it become so thick and unusable.

I heard somewhere (I think it was on makeup talk) that if you get a bottle of nail polish thinner and add a few drops to an old polish, it makes it like new again. I have yet to try it myself, but if it works, I'll kick myself for tossing my old limited edition Revlon polishes! X[

 

[Generalissima]

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


Mascara is one thing I hardly ever buy. I get so many free mascara samples, I don't have to! I DO buy waterproof mascara. I wear both regular & waterproof every day, & I've yet to get a mini waterproof mascara.
As for the sephora mini sets- I'm so with you! I love them!
Have you seen Anastasia's waterproof topcoat for mascara? I have it and it works really well for me. If you got that then you could just waterproof your samples (Yes I'm a horrible, horrible enabler

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[jennm149]

Quote: Originally Posted by Generalissima /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by jessicalriley /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Mascara is one thing I hardly ever buy. I get so many free mascara samples, I don't have to! I DO buy waterproof mascara. I wear both regular & waterproof every day, & I've yet to get a mini waterproof mascara.
As for the sephora mini sets- I'm so with you! I love them!
Have you seen Anastasia's waterproof topcoat for mascara? I have it and it works really well for me. If you got that then you could just waterproof your samples (Yes I'm a horrible, horrible enabler

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I got a sample of the Anastasia LashGenius somewhere recently (Blush mystery box, maybe?) and it has changed my life!  I had never found a mascara that didn't leave me racoon-eyed by the end of the day, and now I come home and my husband asks if I touched up my make-up.  I actually bought a full size after trying it out for a week.  Incredible stuff.

 

[LinaMingo]

OMG!!! I recd a julep order today I can't remember which sale, but it was when yumi became available again. I also order the freedom top coat for the first time and I am so impressed. It's shiny and so smooth. I need to stock up.

 

[dousedingin]

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

OMG!!! I recd a julep order today I can't remember which sale, but it was when yumi became available again. I also order the freedom top coat for the first time and I am so impressed. It's shiny and so smooth. I need to stock up.
Right?? I tried it for the first time in my popsugar box and then got ANOTHER one in the zag ultimate mystery box (and was super happy for a second) because when I did try it, it was dry within 5 minutes as promised, and the shine is very close to a gel look. LOVEIT. I never tried it myself because I read reviews about how horrible it was, and after trying it myself do not understand it whatsoever. The polishu nderneath of course is not fully dry, but being protected from stupid smudges is awesome while the rest of the mani dries underneath. It's definitely my new favorite top coat.

 

[stephstrong]

Is anyone else NOT receiving emails from Julep?? I even contacted them and they said they fixed it and nope still no emails....it kind of worries me like is someone else getting my emails and could get my CC info or something ??

 

[LinaMingo]

Right?? I tried it for the first time in my popsugar box and then got ANOTHER one in the zag ultimate mystery box (and was super happy for a second) because when I did try it, it was dry within 5 minutes as promised, and the shine is very close to a gel look. LOVEIT. I never tried it myself because I read reviews about how horrible it was, and after trying it myself do not understand it whatsoever. The polishu nderneath of course is not fully dry, but being protected from stupid smudges is awesome while the rest of the mani dries underneath. It's definitely my new favorite top coat.

I did the 2 minute hold it next to the light bulb thing and it was amazing. I can't wit to see how long my mani will hold up.

Is anyone else NOT receiving emails from Julep?? I even contacted them and they said they fixed it and nope still no emails....it kind of worries me like is someone else getting my emails and could get my CC info or something ??

I get their emails, but super later than everyone else lately. I rely on the boards for my updates now.

 

[chelsealady]

My emails from julep are a mixed bag. Sometimes I get them before other people on the board sometimes after.

 

[stephstrong]

The weird think is that I used to get them then they just stopped now I've gotten like 2 in the past few mos

 

[ShawnaMB]

One of the girls in my Canadian swa group got hit with a $14.95 duty charge, but on her box it said the value was $99. She upgraded, but it came to a little less than $70. I'm also Canadian and upgraded, but I never got hit with duty, and my box came super fast! I had it before most of the Americans did.

 

[ShawnaMB]

One color is assigned to each box. It tells you which is in which in the spoilers. The upgrade set comes with Charming.

 

[meaganola]

I love Seche Vite, so I have never paid attention to this, but the Freedom top coat plays so much more nicely with Julep than SV (at least this was the case with a couple of Julep polishes I used this week) that now I'm wondering:  Does it usually show up as an add-on in the selection window?  This might be the one brand I do *not* use SV with, but I'm not willing to pay $14.40 for it!

(And I'm thinking I need to snag Beatrix if she's still around after October because I just realized where the color came from this week.  Film nerd over here MUST HAVE THIS POLISH!)

 

[Donna529]

November Selections are up !!

 

[Krendall]

November Selections are up !!

Anyone have a link? I can't find it.

 

[Krendall]

Anyone have a link? I can't find it.

Nevermind. I logged in. Duh.

 

[Donna529]

I ordered It girl with Autumn add on. I do not need any more lip gloss.

Changed mind and did the ultimate ( for now at least)

 

[Valistic]

Quote: Originally Posted by Donna529 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I ordered It girl with Autumn add on. I do not need any more lip gloss.
I did the same except I added Cynthia also. 

 

[Krendall]

I ordered Bombshell with Autumn add on. Most of these colors aren't exciting to me, but I don't have a dark orange creme and even though I don't NEED any lip gloss, the dark color of Posh is calling me! I may change my mind once I see nail swatches though.