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| This is what I call a good surprise! |
This month, the box I got was shoebox sized and filled with many a goodie (see above).
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| Everything spread out like a trout. |
This month's little Julep surprise was a flowery hairpin set. So very, very cute.
Now on to the item by item review (it's gonna be a doozy!):
Eye/Lip Products
Julep Sugar Smooch Lip Scrub
I usually use the Fresh brand lip scrub but the packaging is perfection. Gold and deco, it is going on my makeup table, stat. It smells like honey and I don't even know how to describe it correctly so I'll just say that it smells edible to the point that I wish I could eat it right now! The packaging, the smell, the texture, I love it. 10/10
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| The sugar scrub and the box on the bottom. |
Julep Paris Jazz Lip Trio
The jazz lip trio has three mini lipsticks in a little box set that kind of looks like a cigarette case. The mini lipsticks are nestled in gold casing and pretty but really small. Since I have an extensive lip collection, I'm pretty sure they won't be finished any time soon but I don't know if they're worth the $29 something price tag they're retailing for. The Paris trio has 3 colors: Charleston, Sweet Lorraine, and Lady in Red. 'Charleston' is a cranberry lip sheer and is sheer enough to look natural but not invisible. 'Lady in Red' as the name might hint is a red lipstick, a 'matte crimson lip color' to be exact. I've started doing the red lip in the past year so this color is a great addition. 'Sweet Lorraine' is a 'bubblegum pink lip sheer' and is another great addition to my lip color collection. I love lip sheers and I love a strong red lip so this set works on all fronts. I'm also happy because apparently this set is sold in the Julep online shop. Although I do wish the lipsticks themselves were larger (especially if I end up loving a particular color), this set is perfect for me. 10/10
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| From left to right: Charleston, Sweet Lorraine, Lady in Red. |
Julep New York Jazz Trio
The New York set packaging is identical to that of the Paris set with the exception of the name, of course. The difference lies the in the colors included. The three colors included in the New York set are : Tea for Two, Satin Doll, and Lady in Red. As you might note, there is one repeat from the Paris set and that is the crimson matte 'Lady in Red'. 'Tea for Two' is a 'nude shimmer lip sheer' which doesn't sound to exciting but looks better than it seems it would after reading that description. 'Satin Doll' (awesome name lol) is a 'poppy lip sheer' and I love it. Again, the lip trio is a hit for me. 10/10
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| New York Jazz Trio (left to right): Tea for Two, Satin Doll, Lady in Red |
Last but not least in the makeup-y things included in this month's box is the American Beauty Volumizing Mascara in Jet Black. According to the official description, it includes lash growth enhancement ingredients and a microfiber applicator. I have way too many mascaras so this isn't amongst the most important items in the box. I'm going to keep it as backup and keep it brand new because I have to get through a lot of mascara in order to just make a teeny tiny dent in my mascara collection. 7/10
Nail Colors:
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| Left to right: Zora, Clara, Zelda, Alice, Myrtle, Coco, Gabrielle, Millie, Paris. |
Zora
Zora is a 'frosted pink pearl' and a great neutral. I love that it isn't too sheer and that it actually shows its color on the nail. It isn't a groundbreaking color but it is a solid one and a good addition to my neutrals collection. 9/10
Clara
Clara is an 'opaque peach cream' and, personally, a color that I'll probably be mixing with other colors (not actually mixing, mixing as in nail art or accent nails). I do like the peach color and its a very spring/summer type of color. 9/10
Zelda
Zelda is more my type of color! A strong metallic is something that I'm very much attracted to (that and glitter!) Zelda is officially described as a 'pink champagne metallic' and I'm in love. 10/10
Alice
Alice is touted as an 'antique lilac shimmer'. It kind of skews towards grey in certain lights and I really like that. I feel like Alice is a perfect name for the color because it just seems like an Alice color, doesn't it? 10/10
Myrtle
Now this name and color are like the opposite of Alice and the lilac (the name of my new book! jk). One doesn't really think Myrtle when thinking of a crimson red nail color. It's officially described as 'flapper red creme' and it is sooooo red! Seriously, this color just seems so adult and put together. Definitely a color to wear when you want to feel adult (like grown up, not porno adult, dirty minds!!) 10/10
Coco
The namesake of this color is, of course, Gabrielle (the next color's name too!) 'Coco' Chanel. Coco Chanel was a complete innovator of style in the 20's and she "inadvertently" pioneered the getting away from corsets though her comparatively androgynous designs of the period. Therefore, I am quite happy not only with the color but with the name. 'Coco' is described as an "oxblood creme" and seems quite similar to butter London's 'La Moss'. I love it. 10/10
Gabrielle
Coco Chanel's actual name was Gabrielle and Coco a nickname given later in life under dubious circumstances (bar singing is cited as a possibility in the most recent biography dedicated to her exploits and life) and Gabrielle is a perfect name in keeping with the whole 20's theme of this month's box. 'Gabrielle' is a "smoky mulberry creme" and is quite a deep color. It doesn't scream summer but it does look sophisticated enough for me to be convinced of its use. 10/10
Millie
Millie, yet another name evocative of this period, is described as a "vintage indigo creme" and looks thoroughly modern to me (puns!). It's a full coverage color and it has a deep blue color that I haven't seen around lately. I'm very excited to try this one. 10/10
Paris
Sparkles. That's all I can say. The bottle sparkles like crazy and nothing makes me happier than glittery sparkles! 'Paris' is described as a "multidimensional holographic glitter topcoat" and is sold out on Julep's shop. This one is going on my fingers ASAP! 11/10
Overall
I'm very VERY happy with this month's Julep Maven box. I kid you guys not, getting this was like a mini christmas because there are so many good colors and lip colors and a lip scrub! This month was completely un-skippable for me and it killed my wallet so hopefully next month's box is less of a confection of perfection because Julep is on point.
Box:
Price:
19.99, prices vary for add-ons and upgrades
Frequency:
Monthly/skippable
Perks:
You earn Jules on every box you buy, more on upgrades, on your anniversary with Julep, on your birthday month, and when you refer a friend which you can use to pay for boxes, add-ons, and upgrades.
Recommend?
Hell yes!!!!! Especially this month. There are many a promo code to be found out there and are is the most recent:
FREEBOX - 1st month free
PENNY- 1st month for a penny
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