Spotlight: Julep Maven May Box

Welcome back gals!

I just received my Julep Maven box for May and I couldn't wait to share it with you. Now I'll be the first to admit that I have been a total polish addict and having just bought an entire collection of nail polish I decided to try out something new this month!

As you might have read in a my previous Julep box post, one of the things I most enjoy about being a Julep Maven is the fact that regardless of my style, I can choose whatever style box I like most for any given month, a perk that other beauty subs just don't permit.

Julep introduced a new style known as Modern Beauty, which is perfect for gals like us who love to try out new beauty products.

The entire Julep Maven May Jazz Collection was inspired by the '20s jazz age, which is great considering that I've always loved that era, but it just so happens to be the it thing because of the new  Great Gatsby flick coming out in less than a week!

Wee!

This month's Modern Beauty box includes:

• The New York Jazz Lipstick Tio 
• Sugar Smooch Lip Scrub
• Volumizing Mascara
• Floral Hair Clips

Let me start off by saying that I loved the entire packaging of every product in this box as it perfectly captures the essence of that era. Even my boyfriend commented on how nice everything looked, as I was testing out everything.

My favorite item thus far is the lip scrub, which not only smells yummy but leaves my lips feeling soft, smooth and totally kissable.

While the lipstick colors are very pretty, I was a bit disappointed at the sheerness of two of the colors. Lady in Red is the only color with a pop and I cannot wait to wear it and paint the town red!

I have yet to test the mascara, but will definitely update this post once I have. Lastly I'm not sure I'll use the floral clips but they are totally adorable. 

Are you a Maven yet? If not, you can use code: FREEBOX to get your first box for free!

xoxo 

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GTG Tries It... Julep's Oxygen Nail Treatment

Hi gals!

Remember how I recently shared with you the items I received in my Julep Maven February box? And remember how I promised I'd come back with a review on the Julep Oxygen Nail Treatment?

Well I know it's May, but I had to try out the product and even more importantly find the time and words to write this review. So let's get it cracking:

This new semi new product is dubbed as makeup for your nails by Julep. As per the instructions found on the back of the packaging, this treatment should be applied to clean nails (meaning no base coat, polish/lacquer or top coat) one to two times a week over a period of 4 weeks.

Julep's Oxygen Nail Treatment

Two coats of Oxygen Nail treatment (first time use)

Product: Julep's Oxygen Nail Treatment

Claims: A revolutionary treatment for weak nails that conditions and restructures nails in just 4 weeks because of its groundbreaking oxygen technology. Julep also states that the patented formula can restructure nails to a stronger, thicker and smoother condition in just one stroke!

Before I actually go into my impressions of the product, I do want to disclose that while my nails are prone to breakage they are strong and grow because of the Biotin vitamins I take. I've also discovered that getting regular manicures has helped the condition of my nails. 

Actually: I'm really not sure about this product. I've used it a few times since I've gotten it mostly in between manis,  I throw this on as a quick fix because it has a high gloss and hint of color that makes my nails look better versus having them bare.

While I enjoy the look of my nails with this on, I can't truly say that it's done much for the overall health and growth of my nails, though I will continue to use it in between manis. 

Pros: Luckily for me, my nails aren't very yellowish- so the very light pink tint makes my nails look like they aren't completely bare, which is a plus in my book!

Cons: This oxygen treatment has a really strong odor, which is neither pleasant or terrible, but it's strong and it's very much present even after it has dried.

It seems to run out very fast because considering I've only used it a few times, it's halfway through.

Overall Recommendation: It doesn't look I'll be asking my lovely ladies to go out and invest in this product anytime soon considering it's between $14-$18 and doesn't last too long. Even though I don't use it as is recommended, it claims it can change your nails in one stroke and well that just wasn't the case.

Until next time beauties!

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