I stuck with IT Girl although I really wanted to do a total upgrade this month. Those were gone almost instantly. I got Coco (an ox-blood red creme), Paris (a multi-dimensional glitter with gold, pale pink and holo glints), and Clara (a toned down peach). Also in this month's box was a freebie set of vintage style rose hair clips. Love.these.so.hard! People were actually complaining. About the freebies. It's a freebie. 'Nuff said.
I didn't stop there though. I had enough Jules (their reward system points) to score the lip sugar scrub FOR FREE! I also was totally in love with these two other colors so I did all three upgrades this month:
Millie (a smokey indigo blue), Zelda (champagne pink foil), and the sugar scrub for lips. This is my first non-nail related product by Julep.
First off every single one of these colors is a mega win. The foil is a little streaky but it totally works for it. The glitter spreads perfectly and the cremes are all gorgeous, one coaters. Love it ALL! Say what? You want to seeeeeee them?
The color combination is sublime and the glitter pairs perfectly. Also it's such a unique glitter. So shiny and holo-reflective in both sunlight and shade.
Ok now for the sugar scrub. For starters I have never exfoliated my lips. I know, I know gasps of horror and all that. I'm just learning to be a girl here so cut me a little slack. ;)
"Pamper you pout" it commands. Ok if you say so! ;)
Ok I had a super hard time not licking it all off my lips. It smells and tastes heavenly. It says to rub in firm circles on the lips and then blot off with tissue. My lips were soooo soft! I have to resist the urge to do it everyday. On that topic how often are you supposed to do this? The result of the exfoliation feels so incredible I just want to do it all the time. I don't wear lipsticks or anything and this made me realize how little attention I give my poor lips. I love this product so far and can see it becoming a beauty must-have for me.
This is my first Julep box since last September and I love it so much. I'm still a little irked with how shady September went down, but this box made me so happy that I can look past it. For now. Have a great day gals and guys!
Great minds think alike lol. I got the it girl box and added on Millie as well. I was really impressed this month!
ReplyDeleteIt's so fantastic! I have to say though Millie smells super odd. Not really off-putting but not like any of my other polishes. So strange.
DeleteLove love love. Millie looks an awful lot like Zoya Natty - you'll have to borrow it next time I visit so we can compare them.
ReplyDeleteYES! I really want to do some more dupe posts. It's so fun to discover them.
DeleteI go back and forth between unsubscribing from Julep and end up keeping a membership. I really like the colors you chose for your add ons and that half moon mani is incredible!! I have the Lush sugar scrub for lips and I have to refrain from eating it right out of the jar haha! I don't think there's a minimum usage but sometimes my lips get sensitive from the scrub so just start out every other day or so and see if you have any trouble :) I love when they taste yummy!!
ReplyDeleteOooooh I may have to grab the Lush one next time I'm up there - I'm so loving this scrub. It's perfect for the onset of summer. Thanks so much for the advice and sweet compliments. I appreciate it big time.
DeleteGorgeous colors! I love the oxblood and peachy color's, they are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThey really paired those up in the box so perfectly. The shades are just beautiful.
DeleteI put my lip scrubs in the shower and use them when I remember to (it's hard, I'm so sleepy still in my morning shower!). It makes removal much easier too :)
ReplyDeleteOh that's a great idea! It feels funky when I blot it off with a tissue so I'll try that. Thanks!
DeleteSo my blogger dashboard is not displaying everyone I'm subscribed to, which is SUPER LAME on all sorts of levels, not the least of which is that had I seen this, I would have HAD to see these in person yesterday. I just adore the concept and the colors. The oxblood and the peach are DIVINE and champagne foils are always beautiful. The lip scrub reminds me that I really do need another one of those in my life, and the little rose hairpins are adorable. You're making me want to sign up again. I love those thin little bottles and I miss getting them in the mail. And, I can always skip. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's not a bad idea and I'm glad I never canceled because I got to use my Jules to get my lip scrub for free (oh how I love thee free). Liesl you are such a great influence. <3
DeleteAs are you! If you notice this particular post getting extra traffic it's because I keep coming back to stare, lol. ;)
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