Julep Maven May 2017 SPOILERS + Free Box Coupon!

I got my box on Friday (May 5) I got the sea salt hair spray, a nail file and the pedi cream…OMG they are all AWESOME! The sea salt spray is the best! BEACH HAIR!!

I have a couple of questions about the first box promos. Can you get the free welcome gift AND the 12-piece polish set? Does the welcome gift just mean that for your first month, you get a free introductory box? And are these promos only for people who have never subscribed before, or would I be able to get them if I start my formerly canceled subscription? And lastly, does Julep do something for your birthday month? I can’t remember which beauty subs do that. Thanks for any tips!

Ok, here is what I did:

Box: No Excuses Invisible Sunscreen Gel, Alexandria polish, Sarai polish (those are 2 new colors)
3 Add Ons: Sea Salt Texture Spray, Vanish Cuticle Softener & Remover, Janie polish

I was bored the last couple of months, but I’m really excited this time! I love the Alexandria color! Ahh! I’m having a hard time choosing. I want the SPF having redhead skin, for summer. But I want that salt spray too 😀 I think it’s going to be yet another add on 3 month!
I’m not all about matte polishes either but I just do the usual top coat.

I’m not crazy about matte polishes, but you can put a glossy top coat on them to make them glossy. These look kind of sheer, though. I don’t like VNL (visible nail line).

After a lot of disappointing boxes I’ve received from other subs, I’ve decided that one great thing about Julep is you know what you are getting.

1. You can see the value of everything you add to your bag, so you don’t get a low-value bag compared to other subscribers.

2. You get to pick your items, so it’s not likely you’ll get stuck with a product you hate or don’t need.

3. It’s really easy to skip a month.

4. They don’t decide to just ship their boxes out a week later than usual, and I actually get them near the beginning of the month! (Of course there are people who have shipping issues, and I feel for you, but I’ve yet to see anything like the FFF spring boxes or Serendipity or Popsugar mystery boxes… I could go on.)

I like surprises, but I’m not happy with all my subs that think surprise items = an inconsistent product.

Man. I want the sunscreen and the foot lotion and definitely some of the colors. Pumped! I think Julep is always my favorite sub. I always get to pick what I want.

I signed up last month for Julep and got the free welcome box and just paid the $3 shipping for my first box. I don’t recall exactly which promo code I used. For my first box I got the green sparkly polish that is pictured above, I got a mauve colored lip gloss that retails for $20 something and I got that tear drop shaped sponge that is pre moistened with a cleanser.. I think it retails for $15. I got a total of 3 items in my box. I also got a coupon for 50% off my next purchase. I’m not sure if I would like to get another box… I’m not a huge nail polish fan.. and for the value… only 3 items in a 25 dollar box, I’m just not feeling it.. I’m thinking maybe boxy charm or new test tube? I don’t know… new to the subscription addiction.. any input?! I do want to try their gel eyeliner.. I’m thinking about using that 50% off coupon and just buying an eyeliner pencil and canceling the sub!

I was really hopeful that they were going to release their new Complection Collection concealer and other items this month. I’m definitely jumping at the wave spray. My hair is long and love the Ouia and want to try some others. It gets pricey for the Ouia

Silly question, but can someone tell me how to sharpen or get more out of the gel eyeliners? I got one and I absolutely love it, but can’t seem to get my brain around the idea of what to do.

I like the yellow nail polish & am curious about the sunscreen. I have dry skin and it is a bit sensitive. Hopefully it won’t make me break out.

I want all of them!

I thought they were launching the base makeup collection 🙁 Really want to try that 5-in-1 cushion stick.

Probably not the top lilac-y color or the white, but the rest of the nail colors look good. I don’t need more sunscreen, as my CC cream has sunscreen and I have other sunscreens for when I go out without that; besides, I rarely leave the house anyway (I work at home; I’m not agrophoric or anything). I have lots of foot cream, but might decide I need one more anyway.

Yes! This month looks AMAZING! I’ve skipped the last few months, but will definitely be back with this collection!

Oooh I really like some of these colors, especially that nice bright yellow. The foot cream seems nice, but I’m not sure I’ll use it enough.

Any foundation/cream I put on my face always has spf, so I won’t need the sunscreen; however, I’m curious about the sea salt spray and the foot cream. None of the polishes are appealing, as someone else said, I like the creme finishes. The colors are nice and bright though

For those who have had the sunscreen before, does it have an odor? This probably sounds silly but I’m partial to sunscreens that have that classic coconut smell.

I sooo want the sunscreen!!!

No question, the polishes are pretty but I’m a creme girl, HOWEVER the sunscreen is amazing so I will be getting more of that! Mint creme looks great unless I can smell the cucumber, I hate the smell of cucumber 🙁

luckily, this month is an easy pass for me. I think.