I haven't been posting my Julep Maven boxes lately, and that's not for lack of having kept up my subscription. In fact, I think I've accumulated more in the last three months than I have in half of last year. It was mostly because my old computer was shot, and I couldn't really edit and post photos. Now, with Julep limiting their affiliate program to the US only, I cannot offer any coupon codes or deals anymore, but, I'd still love to share my maven boxes and hopefully talk some of you into getting into it, because I seriously am a woman obsessed. So without further ado, here's my most recent Maven boxes.
March
This month they introduced their new lipstick line, Light On Your Lips. The old me would have probably skipped this month, but because I am now completely addicted to lipstick, I could not wait to get my hands on some of these shades. I was also quite pleased with how Julep was finally releasing a liquid eye liner. The polish colours this month were not entirely my favourite either, however, I did get a few cute ones for my collection. I had signed a friend up the previous month and since she decided she didn't want to pursue the subscription, I kind of forgot to cancel the account and ended up with two boxes. So, that was a plus for me! Here's what was in my boxes:
Light On Your Lips - Chit Chat
Light On Your Lips - Twirl
Francis - Gift for having 3 add ons
Katie - Spring Break Gift Polish
The lipstick is exactly what a perfect lipstick should be. It glides on smooth and evenly, lasts forever, doesn't get my coffee cup all pink, and the best part? The case is magnetic! It never opens in my purse and it collects all the loose bobby pins. Genius. And the best thing Julep has ever come up with. As you can tell by the photos, I've used them quite a bit. Twirl (a carnation pink) is my favourite, but I do love Chit Chat for when I'm at work because it's a subtle rose creme, but still makes a statement.
The eye glider is really nice, too, and easy to apply. I especially like that it somehow heightens my ability to wing out my eyeliner. I don't find it as bold as the Revlon liquid eyeliner I swear by, but it's a good thing for my make up kit none the less. The invisible lip liner is pretty neat, despite that I don't use it that often. The cap was seemingly glued on when I got it and I basically broke it trying to get the cap off. And you can only sharpen it if you have their special sharpener, which thank goodness I do. CTRL+Z is cheap in price, and probably for the best. It works, but sometimes eyeliner stays on it and then you're just drawing black lines on yourself instead of erasing it.
Ali is a gorgeous soft matte baby blue, and probably my favourite out of this box. Nayleya is a very pretty peach which I was really excited about, but, unfortunately mine came with a crack in the cap and is too sticky to use after I applied it once. Boo. Francis is a gorgeous muted pea green and I can't get enough of it, and I have yet to use Katie but it looks really rad and I can't wait to try it.
The lipstick is exactly what a perfect lipstick should be. It glides on smooth and evenly, lasts forever, doesn't get my coffee cup all pink, and the best part? The case is magnetic! It never opens in my purse and it collects all the loose bobby pins. Genius. And the best thing Julep has ever come up with. As you can tell by the photos, I've used them quite a bit. Twirl (a carnation pink) is my favourite, but I do love Chit Chat for when I'm at work because it's a subtle rose creme, but still makes a statement.
The eye glider is really nice, too, and easy to apply. I especially like that it somehow heightens my ability to wing out my eyeliner. I don't find it as bold as the Revlon liquid eyeliner I swear by, but it's a good thing for my make up kit none the less. The invisible lip liner is pretty neat, despite that I don't use it that often. The cap was seemingly glued on when I got it and I basically broke it trying to get the cap off. And you can only sharpen it if you have their special sharpener, which thank goodness I do. CTRL+Z is cheap in price, and probably for the best. It works, but sometimes eyeliner stays on it and then you're just drawing black lines on yourself instead of erasing it.
Ali is a gorgeous soft matte baby blue, and probably my favourite out of this box. Nayleya is a very pretty peach which I was really excited about, but, unfortunately mine came with a crack in the cap and is too sticky to use after I applied it once. Boo. Francis is a gorgeous muted pea green and I can't get enough of it, and I have yet to use Katie but it looks really rad and I can't wait to try it.
April
I've never really been one to worry about shaping and colouring my brows, but mine are pretty light so I was a little bit intrigued about the new eyebrow pencils Julep had for April. The formula goes on like a gel, dries like a powder and holds on like a wax. To be honest, I was more eager for the vibrant and gorgeous polishes for April, and of course, the new shades of lipstick! Here's what was in my April box:
Don't Leave Your Brows At Home - Cool Brown
Light On Your Lips - Footloose
I can't really give a review for the eyebrow pencil, except that the packaging for it is really sleek and small. I've used it once and quite frankly, might not use it again because I prefer my brows light. It will be nice for going out maybe, because it is a really cool gadget regardless of my neglect. Addison and Drew are a really bright neon yellow and a vibrant hot pink. In. Love. So in love. These will probably be my two go to Summer shades. And Angie... Aaaaaangie. Bless you, holographic polish.
And I mean, who can turn down a lipstick called Footloose. Julep says it's Poppy but I find its more a coral pink. Yum.
I can't really give a review for the eyebrow pencil, except that the packaging for it is really sleek and small. I've used it once and quite frankly, might not use it again because I prefer my brows light. It will be nice for going out maybe, because it is a really cool gadget regardless of my neglect. Addison and Drew are a really bright neon yellow and a vibrant hot pink. In. Love. So in love. These will probably be my two go to Summer shades. And Angie... Aaaaaangie. Bless you, holographic polish.
And I mean, who can turn down a lipstick called Footloose. Julep says it's Poppy but I find its more a coral pink. Yum.
May
My most recent maven box was really exciting because Julep introduced eyeshadow duos. And they actually do feel like velvet! I loved every colour but had to limit myself to only two, because hey, I'm not rich. I couldn't help myself with the beautiful colours this month too so I scooped up two polishes with my Jules points. Here's what was in this month's box:
Feels Like Velvet - Moonlight & Starlight
Feels Like Velvet - 5th Ave & Broadway
Moni
I cannot say enough about Feels Like Velvet. This eye shadow is amazingly smooth and, literally, velvety to the touch. It applies full coverage and dense, you really only need one swipe and you're good to go. I've been wearing it this week and so far, it's lasted through my work day. My favourite has to be the matte peach from 5th Ave & Broadway, it really compliments my skin tone. Definitely one of my favourite products Julep has come out with so far.
Denise is a really true crocus purple. I haven't worn it yet but hot damn, I can imagine it's gorgeous and I will most likely run it dry this Summer. The same goes for Moni. If you're ever looking for the perfect blue, you found it sister.
I cannot say enough about Feels Like Velvet. This eye shadow is amazingly smooth and, literally, velvety to the touch. It applies full coverage and dense, you really only need one swipe and you're good to go. I've been wearing it this week and so far, it's lasted through my work day. My favourite has to be the matte peach from 5th Ave & Broadway, it really compliments my skin tone. Definitely one of my favourite products Julep has come out with so far.
Denise is a really true crocus purple. I haven't worn it yet but hot damn, I can imagine it's gorgeous and I will most likely run it dry this Summer. The same goes for Moni. If you're ever looking for the perfect blue, you found it sister.
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