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Skincare Sunday — Julep Korean Skincare Made Simple Set

Hi all! I hope everyone had a great weekend! Welcome to my second Skincare Sunday in a row!

I recently purchased a new Korean skincare set from Julep. I used to be a Julep Maven, which was their monthly subscription box, but they cancelled it in February.

I received an email a month or so ago saying that they were having a final sale for Mavens. I saw this set, and was really interested in it. It was originally priced at $76 and it was marked down to $57, and I got 70% off so I only paid $17.10! Here’s the set:

Julep Korean Skincare Made Simple

Set includes:

Travel Love Your Bare Face Hydrating Cleansing Oil, 1.5 fl oz.
Kaolin Clay Konjac Sponge (full size)
What Your Skin Needs Restorative Facial Milk 1 fl. oz. (full size)
Night Shift Deep Sleep Mask 1 oz.

Here’s photos of the box and the products I received:

This is a great deal for $17.10! I have tried the cleansing oil and the facial milk before and love both of them. The cleansing oil removes all of my makeup and leaves my skin soft and clean. The facial milk contains five oils in it, but because of the milky formula, it absorbs into the skin immediately.

I haven’t used a konjac sponge before and was surprised how soft it is. It gives a very gentle exfoliation. The Night Shift sleep mask can be used over serums and treatments. And it’s washed off in the morning. I find it gives extra hydration, which is nice when my skin is dry.

This set is on sale now for $44. It’s not the price I paid, but it is still a good deal for what you get. I do recommend this set if you would like to try Korean beauty skincare for hydration.

Were you a Julep Maven? Have you tried their products before?

Julep Maven July (& June) 2018 Subscription Box Review

I am excited to share what I received from one of my favorite (and my oldest) subscription box, Julep Maven.

This is the JuIy box, but I realized that I never photographed and reviewed the June box! So I found the products and I will include the photo at the end of this review.

I have been a Julep Maven subscriber for 5 years now. And I love it! You don’t have to take a box each month, you can skip if you want to. Which is so nice if I’m short a month or if I’m not feeling any of the items. The cost is $24.99 a month ($19.99 a month with a 3-month subscription).

I also love that you can customize your box. When I first started subscribing, I could choose from curated boxes, but now, I get to curate my own! Here are the products I chose:

Saundra Polish ($14) — Color description: Azure Seas Holographic Shimmer. There were a bunch of fun shimmers this month, but I have a TON of nail polish, so I just chose one this month. Their formula is 5-free and vegan-friendly.

Rethink Your Shower Hydrating Body Cleansing Oil ($38) — An ultra-hydrating, lightweight body cleansing oil that reaches deep to dissolve impurities and prep skin for exfoliation, then rinses away to reveal silky, nourished skin. This smells amazing! Kind of citrusy. But, I haven’t tried it yet. It’s in my beauty room/office and I keep forgetting to take it into my bathroom. I am excited to try it, though.

Don’t Leave Your Brows At Home – Cool Brown — Two-in-one tool with brow powder and an angled brush to fill in and define your brows. I can’t find this on the website right now. It wasn’t a new product this month, but one I wanted to try. I have been playing with it and am liking it okay. I’m more used to an eyebrow pencil.

And this is what I chose last month:

Roberta polish ($14 USD) — Color description: Breezy Turquoise Shimmer

Two It’s Whipped Matte Lip Mousse ($20 each) in ULTAmate Nude and Blush. Blush is shimmery, which I didn’t know until I purchased it.

Here are swatches:

I really like ULTAmate Nude. It’s so pretty on! These are so nice, they don’t dry down all of the way and aren’t transfer proof. But I don’t like drying lippies, so these are right up my alley!

I love this box and will continue subscribing! I love that I can choose from new or older products depending on what I want and need.

What did you choose for your June and July boxes if you are a maven?

Julep Maven April 2018 Subscription Box Review

I have been so busy with reviews that I haven’t had a chance to post my April Julep Maven box.

I have been a subscriber for 5 years now. And I love it! You don’t have to take a box each month, you can skip if you want to. Which is so nice if I’m short a month or if I’m not feeling any of the items. The cost is $24.99 a month ($19.99 a month with a 3-month subscription).

I also love that you can customize your box. When I first started subscribing, I could choose from curated boxes, but now, I get to curate my own! This month I chose the Way Butter Hydrating Lip Sheer in Macaroon and two shimmery nail polishes. I also recieved a third polish (the reddish one) as a freebie!

This month had glittery polishes and the amazing lip butters!

I chose the colors Maribel (Caribbean Surf Iridescent Chrome) and Danielle (Cerulean Wave Duochrome). The free polish wasn’t from this month’s collection, but it does fit in. The shade is Lula (Pomegranate Multidimensional Glitter). These are all gorgeous for spring and summer. I wore Danielle last week and it is bright!

This is my favorite product this month. They had these last summer or the one before and they had a different name. So I have a couple in darker shades. I really love this nude shade Macaroon. It’s gorgeous for anytime of the year. Plus it feels amazing on. I love the gunmetal packaging, too. The lid is magnetic so it clicks shut, which is so much fun. This costs $20, or $16 if you’re a Maven. Being a Maven gives you a discount in everything you purchase. It’s a better deal to subscribe, though, and you can choose one or two of these in a monthly box. You can subscribe here.

Are you a Maven? What did you choose this month?

Julep Maven March 2018 Subscription Box Review

I have just received Julep Maven box recently came! This is the March subscription box. The cost is $24.99 a month ($19.99 a month with a 3-month subscription).

I have been a subscriber for 5 years now. And I love it! You don’t have to take a box each month, you can skip if you want to. Which is so nice if I’m short a month or if I’m not feeling any of the items. I skipped December, because I was a bit short of cash and I didn’t really need any of the products.

I also love that you can customize your box. When I first started subscribing, I could choose from curated boxes, but now, I get to curate my own! This month I chose the Dream Big Nightly Renewal Pressed Serum with BHA and two metallic matte nail polishes. I received some cute shamrock nail decals as an extra!

Here’s a closer look!

I was excited to try the new Dream Big Nightly Renewal Pressed Serum with BHA ($36 or $28.80 for Mavens) — This claims — An innovative stick streamlines your nighttime serum and moisturizer steps into one. It deeply hydrates as it gently exfoliates to unveil smoother, more refined skin overnight.

I really wasn’t paying attention to this, because I didn’t realize that it was a stick until I got it home! I haven’t tried it on my face yet, because I’m trying a new No7 brightening serum (review to come). But I have swatched it on my hand. It’s very hydrating. I hope it’s not to heavy for my face, but we will see!

These cute little shamrocks will be perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day manicure. I have a new green polish that will look amazing with them!

These shades are from top Polly Ann –Cool Aubergine Matte Shimmer and bottom — Sonia — Blue Steel Matte Metallic.

I took this when the day was almost done, so the lighting isn’t perfect. The top is more purple and the bottom, teal. These look a bit like fall shades to me. I picked them out. I guess I’m not ready for spring yet!

Do you get Julep Maven? What products did you choose this month?

Julep Maven February 2018 Subscription Box Review

My Julep Maven box recently came! This is the February subscription box. The cost is $24.99 a month ($19.99 a month with a 3-month subscription).

I have been a subscriber for almost 5 years. And I love it! You don’t have to take a box each month, you can skip if you want to. Which is so nice if I’m short a month or if I’m not feeling any of the items. I skipped December, because I was a bit short of cash and I didn’t really need any of the products.

I also love that you can customize your box. When I first started subscribing, I could choose from curated boxes, but now, I get to curate my own! This month I chose the So Awake eye cream and Eyeshadow 101 in Champagne Shimmer. I also got nail decals since I had a little room left in my selections.

So Awake Depuffing Gel Eye Cream ($38, $30.40 Maven) — From the website — A lightweight, multitasking eye cream that handles all your everyday eye woes. It hydrates and depuffs the delicate eye area as it reduces the look of dark circles. Plus, illuminating micro-pearls perk up the look of tired eyes instantly.

I’ve only used it a couple of times, but I love the texture and how quickly it absorbs. It’s called a gel, but it’s white and creamy, so I was a bit confused at first. It is very light, though, and refreshing.

Eyeshadow 101 Crème-to-Powder Eyeshadow Stick ($18.00, $14.40 Maven price) — A waterproof, crème-to-powder shadow stick on top with a spongy smudger on the other end. Expect huge color payoff and crease-proof, stay-all-day power.

The color I chose is Champagne Shimmer. It’s a gorgeous light neutral. It’s super shimmery and so versatile. This does stay all day and looks so pretty one. I think I might have to pick up a darker color next month to try a complete look.

Do you subscribe to Julep Maven? What did you get this month?

Julep Maven January 2018 Subscription Box Review

My Julep Maven box recently came! This is the January subscription box. The cost is $24.99 a month ($19.99 a month with a 3-month subscription).

I also love that you can customize your box. When I first started subscribing, I could choose from curated boxes, but now, I get to curate my own! This month I chose a couple of polishes and a new face oil.

The polishes are Geri, blushing beige cream and Shiloh, stormy aqua shimmer. I half I had to get Geri because it’s my sister’s name, but she spells it Jeri. It’s a really pretty soft neutral. But I think my favorite is Shiloh because it’s really shimmery and gorgeous for winter.

I also chose the Boost your Radiance Rosehip Seed Facial Oil. I’ve only tried it once so far and it was very hydrating. It’s a really good night treatment for me. I will be trying it more to see if it helps with the appearances of fine lines, which is one of its claims.

Do you subscribe to Julep Maven? What did you get this month?

Julep Maven November 2017 Subscription Box Review

My Julep Maven box recently came! This is the November subscription box. The cost is $24.99 a month ($19.99 a month with a 3-month subscription).

I have been a subscriber for over 4 years. And I love it! You don’t have to take a box each month, you can skip if you want to. Which is so nice if I’m short a month or if I’m not feeling any of the items.

I also love that you can customize your box. When I first started subscribing, I could choose from curated boxes, but now, I get to curate my own! This month I chose a couple of skincare items and a polish:

The items I got are the polish in Talia (a cool shale shimmer), the Triple Quench hydration mask and the No Limits luxe hydrating creme.

Talia is a dark shimmery greige nail polish. It’s so pretty for the fall!

The Triple Quench Deep Hydration Sheet Mask System is supposed to be used before bedtime. You apply the ampoule gel, then the mask and let it set for 15 minutes. Afterwards you use the sleeping pack as the final step. I haven’t tried this yet, but I probably will this weekend. I’m excited to use it!

The No Limits creme can be used on face, hands or body. It has a light fragrance, kinda fruity. It’s really nice. And it’s super hydrating without being greasy. I guess it used to be in a jar, but the tube is easier to use and more hygienic.

Do you subscribe to Julep Maven? What did you get this month?

Julep Maven October 2017 Subscription Box Review

My Julep Maven box recently came! This is the October subscription box. The cost is $24.99 a month ($19.99 a month with a 3-month subscription).

I also love that you can customize your box. When I first started subscribing, I could choose from curated boxes, but now, I get to curate my own! I usually choose polish and beauty items, but for this month I went for all polish and cute nail stickers. I always love their polish choices for October:

The colors I chose are Johnny, True Black Crème, Christi, Enchanted Teal Shimmer and Ariel, Planetary Turquoise Glitter. They are all super fall-ish and Halloween-y to me!

Plus, these fun metallic nail stickers!

Have you signed up for Julep yet? If you use the code POLISHGIFT when you subscribe, you will get a free polish set when you join Julep Beauty Box. Includes twelve full-size nail polish. A $168 value.