I'm writing this post as I'm watching one of the doctors in Grey's Anatomy get a c-section without any anesthesia, which is really something. I'm trying to distract myself from that agony with writing this post, which isn't too hard since I am so excited that I ended up getting both of these boxes so early in the month!
Julep is always one of my favorite, favorite subscription boxes. They only carry their in-house brand, but I have had really great luck with their makeup and skincare, and of course their polishes are beautiful. The monthly box is $25/month or $20/month if you sign up for 3 months at once (this is what I typically choose). You can skip months whenever you want (for as long as you want!) and add on extra products at steep discounts. Everything is always full-sized! I happened to receive sample of the Love Your Bare Face cleansing oil, but that isn't typical.
My February Julep box (which I'm able to curate myself) included:
- No Excuses Sunscreen Gel - I've always been irresponsible about using sunscreen on my face because they're normally so thick & make me break out, but I have high hopes for this sheer gel formula
- Charissa Nail Polish - Something about this deep muted rose is so gorgeous to me
- When Pencil Met Gel Eyeliner in "Clay", a soft cool brown
I added-on:
- Paper Source Journal Trio - Unfortunately no longer available
- Clean Slate Polish Corrector Pen - I am the clumsiest, least skilled nail polish applicator on Earth, so I'm hoping this will help my manicures look a little less haggard
- Virginia Nail Polish - Described as a "mahogany iridescent molten", I've never seen a color like it and so I had to have it!
For adding on three additional items, I received the Juliana nail polish as a special gift. It gets great reviews but isn't a color I'd have ever chosen for myself. It looks like it'll be a great shade for Summer.
I love the beautiful patterns on these journals!
The February BeautyFix box included:
- Juice Beauty Illuminating Primer - $36, full size
- By Terry Baume de Rose Lip Balm - $21
- Kevyn Aucoin Lip Satin in "Cashmere" - $48, full size
- SmartFX Volume Extend Mascara - $20, full size
- SkinMedica Sunscreen SPF34 - $29.57
- La Roche-Posay Universal CC Cream - $2.29 (teeny sample!)
Total Paid: $25
Total Retail Value: $156.86
Swatches of the Julep Eyeliner, Kevyn Aucoin Lip Satin, and La Roche-Posay CC Cream
If I'd known I'd receive the large sample of sunscreen in the BeautyFix box, I probably wouldn't have chosen Julep's, but that's just how it tends to work out with beauty boxes! As you can see, the Kevyn Aucoin lip color is much more like a gloss, though "Lip Satin" sounded like it would be more fully pigmented, imo. I also passed the CC Cream sample off to my mom, as that "universal" shade is definitely too dark and warm for my vampire skin.
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