Julep Primrose

Last week's nail swatch, Julep Primrose, two coats, plus Sally Hansen Miracle Gel top coat: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh-b5C3hZih/?taken-by=eternaldecember Primrose is a beautiful orchid-pink jelly with fine holo flakes. The holographic effect isn't terribly strong, from what I experienced, and the flakes generally read as silver, though very sparkly! The rainbows come out a bit in stronger light, though,...

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Julep April 2018 (Bold Confection) Maven Box unboxing (with promo code!)

Quick unboxing post for my Julep Maven April 2018 box, which came in on the 7th! (My spring Pusheen box came in today, so I better get this posted before things start piling up!) This is the "Blowing Bubbles" curated box: Way Butter Hydrating Lip Sheer in Primrose ($20 regular, $16 Maven), Mauve Pink Sheer 3.2...

Julep March 2018 (Press Forward) Maven Box unboxing (with promo code!)

A bit late, as I received my Julep March 2018 box back on the 10th, but it gave me a chance to try out all the products before posting. 😉 This month, I just went with the "Night Moves" curated box that was suggested to me, which included: Dream Big Nightly Renewal Pressed Serum with BHA...

Julep Yvonne & Julep Jesslyn

I'll probably post up that Julep March 2013 monthly box unboxing soon (very late, I know!), but in the meantime, here are the new polishes from this month that I chose for my box: Julep Yvonne (index & ring) and Julep Jesslyn (middle & pinky), no top coat. https://www.instagram.com/p/BghnrCNBc9K/?taken-by=eternaldecember These polishes are two good examples of why...

Julep Mindy, Julep Angelique, Julep Marlise & Julep Vivien

I picked up my first Julep box in a long time this month and thought I’d try out the colors in the Luminous Luck nail polish trio that was offered as an add-on. Since these didn’t look all that opaque, I started off with one coat Julep Mindy. On top of that are: Index &...

ILNP Ava & Julep Elsa

Here's another ILNP Fall 2017 collection color, ILNP Ava, on all fingers, other than the accent nail, which is the snow-effect "stardust finish" polish Julep Elsa from last December: https://www.instagram.com/p/BdBXriOgxPM/?taken-by=eternaldecember ILNP Ava is a gorgeous violet jelly loaded with red shimmer and a smattering of holo shimmer. ILNP says there's some gold micro-flakes in there,...

Julep November 2017 (Nourish & Flourish) custom Maven Box unboxing (with promo code!)

My November 2017 Julep box arrived today! My picks: Your Cuticles Look Thirsty Fast-Absorbing Cuticle Creme ($20 regular, $16 Maven), new this month, With a Twist Lash Boosting Bamboo Mascara ($22 regular, $17.60 Maven), and Opalescent Crystal Nail Rhinestones (not available on website, but $6 according to my box's retail value estimate, which sounds way too expensive)...only I didn't...

Julep October 2017 (Trancing in the Moonlight) custom Maven Box unboxing (with promo code!)

My October 2017 Julep box arrived last Saturday!   My picks: Cushion Complexion in Porcelain ($30 regular, $24 Maven), a “Light Porcelain with Cool Undertone," plus these nail colors: Ariel ($14 regular, $11.20 Maven), new this month, "Planetary Turquoise Glitter," and Christi ($14 regular, $11.20 Maven), new this month, "Enchanted Teal Shimmer." Extras: Tootsie Roll Fruit Chews in...

Julep September 2017 (Flawless Without the Fuss) “Peaches & Dream” Maven Box unboxing (with add-ons and promo code!)

Just a quick unboxing post! I went with one of Julep's curated boxes this month, "Peaches & Dream" (the box they suggested for me), and threw in a few extra nail polishes: My picks: Skip the Brush Creme-to-Powder Blush Stick in Sweet Peach ($24 regular, $19.20 Maven), a “Light Peachy Pink Sheen," plus these nail colors:...