So my Julep Cinco de Mayo Mystery Box finally arrived!
If you want to know more about what this "mystery" box was - you can read about it Here! and if you want to know more about what Juelp Maven is - you can read about it Here!
So, what was in my Mystery Box?
I was a little bit disappointed at first, because I had seen other girls who had received a lot more in their mystery boxes than I did, but then thought about it and decided that for $19.99 this was still a steal of a deal! I also really love all the shades - all colours I would wear. The one I was on the fence about was the first one I tried and am currently wearing, and I love it!
I received Julep Nail Vernis in (top down) Natalie, Leah, Demi, and Maya (all retail for 14$ each - 56$ total) as well as a 30ml Glycolic Handscrub (the full size is 32$ - so this is about $10.75) and a Crystal Nail File ($6).
I had already received the full size of the scrub in my Julep Maven Intro Box and I love it - so I'm happy to get a bit more of it!
I also really love the crystal nail file - I have only ever used an emery board - so this felt really neat/worked a lot better! I can't believe I have never heard of these...
Natalie is a hot pink polish - perfect for summer! I adore the colour! I just ran out of my hot-pink, so this is perfect! It is described as chic, retro, honeysuckle pink. I haven't had a chance to wear it yet, but I will post a picture once I do!
Leah is a bright green with a hint of shimmer. I've seen this one around and was actually kind of hoping I would get it! I love green polish but only have jade, emerald, and neon, so am really happy to get to try out "vivid, refreshing, grass green"! I am going to wear this one next - so I will take a picture once I do! This was by far the one I was most excited about!
Demi is a dark maroon colour. I actually just ran out of my maroon polish too - which I have been loving as of late - so this is perfect! I saw a picture of maroon polish by YSL where they were matching nails to lips and I fell in love. It's a gorgeous maroon, very deep and dark. "An elegant burgundy crème, like a fine wine. Transcends time and trends. So sexy on all ages" I'm excited to try this one out too - not totally summery - but fun for maybe a date or fancy event. Will take photos :)
Maya is a shimmery, pearl-pink, rose-gold. I was iffy about this one because I don't usually like metallics - but wow - I've been won over! I have been staring at my nails for the past 3 days I've been wearing this! It is not too metallic - the pink definitely shines through - like a pretty faint rose-gold :) "Peachy pink seashell, like a shimmering pearl. The perfect sun-kissed accessory."
Maya: Excuse the poor polishing job - did it rushing to go out and also took the photo just now after 3 days of wear! So shiny - I can't stop gawking at my nails during the day :P |
Excuse the dents - I've been wearing it for 3 days - but as you can see Maya is a lovely rose-gold, pearl-pink! This is one coat (I didn't need to do a second!) and it applied really smoothly. |
I'll post photos of the other colours once I get a chance to wear them!
So overall - I paid $19.99 and got all of the above (worth about $72.80) :D
What did you guys receive in your box? Were you happy? What's your favourite Julep Colour that you own?
OMG! You got such gorgeous colours!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome box!
Verrry bright - totally different from the neutrals in your box (which I actually really like!) - I like that there is so much variety from box to box!
DeleteWow...amazing colors! I love that green! It's so fresh & vibrant! Love the color your wearing as well...so pretty! Enjoy your goodies! XO
ReplyDeleteThank you :) I am most excited to try the Green - I'm going to wear it next once Maya has had it's run - so I will be sure to post a photo or two!
DeleteI agree with Diary of a Closet Gamer..amazinggggg colors!:) I am loving "Natalie is a hot pink polish"
ReplyDeleteI love hot pink for summer - especially on my toes for a pop of colour sticking out of my sandals - so I'm excited to try that one :)
DeleteI love MAYA!! She's so pretty! I got Leah in mine too, but a couple different ones. Feel free to check it out. =)
ReplyDeleteYeah I saw your post and I think commented that I hoped I got some of those colours haha - so luckily I got Leah! It was the one from your box that I was hoping for the most!!!
DeleteAmazing colours, but now I'm really scared about when mine arrives because I have Natalie, Leah and Maya...and the crystal nail file...
ReplyDeleteThere seems to be tonnes of variety in the colours so hopefully you won't get Natalie/Leah/Maya - odds are high about the file though :/ Can't wait to see what you get!!!
DeleteThat seems like a fantastic deal! I've not tried Julep nail polishes but they look like they're really good quality. Maya looks so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteAll the ones I have tried are definitely good quality! They haven't chipped/last a long time for me - I usually end up taking them off because I get sick of the colour, not because of chips! The dents are my own fault because I hammer on my keyboard haha
DeleteThe colours are so pretty! I love the rose gold one :) Definitely a good value for the box if you ask me!
ReplyDeleteThe rose gold was the one I was expecting to hate but I definitely love it now too! And yes, an amazing deal :)
DeleteSo much variety! It seems even more so than the regular variety in the "styles" of the monthly Maven boxes! I really really like the glass file - I didn't even know such a thing existed - but way better than an emery board! Also really excited to see your peacock appliques on - I was kind of sad I didn't get those!
ReplyDeleteOooo! Loving the Maya color! Reminds me a lot of Buy Me A Cameo from Essie. <3
ReplyDeleteAmy
www.theprettyvain.blogspot.com
It's definitely won me over - I'm still sporting it. And I just got a tan so now it stands out even more ^-^
DeleteI love these colors. They are so bright and fun!
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I know - perfect for summer right?! :)
DeleteHi lovely, beautiful colors!!! I love the rose gold and the green!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Besos, desde España, Marcela♥
Thanks - I can't wait to try the green! It'll be my next one :)
DeleteI love Maya and Natalie!
ReplyDeleteYou should totally use Natalie and Leah together and create watermelon nails! :D
That is such a good idea!!!!! I am definitely going to try that! :) :) I even have black to make seeds!
DeleteI really like all the colours, especially the colours Maya and Leah.
ReplyDeleteLiz
chewylove.blogspot.com
Me too :) I've only tried Maya but can't wait to try the rest!
DeleteCan't wait to see what Leah looks like on :) great unboxing post hun
ReplyDeletexo
Thanks - and I will DEFINITELY post photos once I try the others :)
DeleteGreat polishes! I love the Natalie and Demi shades!
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Sure! Cute blog, done and done :)
DeleteWow the colours looks lovely! great deal
ReplyDeleteThose are some great colours!! I already have Leah. Sadly, I'm *STILL* waiting for my Cinco boxes. :`(
ReplyDeleteOh wow - that's a long wait! Well I can't wait to see what colours you get when it arrives!
Deleteooo those colours look gorgeous!
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