Julep Maven Review + Promo Codes – August 2015

August’s Julep Maven theme was the Muse Montreal Collection. Julep Maven is Julep’s monthly beauty subscription – nails and more! You get a monthly box according to your profile, or you can upgrade to a customized subscription. I have a customized subscription and I prepay for 3 months – I save $5 per month that way!

My box! I didn’t purchase any add-ons this month. No candy this month, but some cute metallic tattoos!

Lots of cards this month, including Julep’s new Brave Pretty campaign.

If you’re not already a member, you can get a free welcome box for free, just pay $2.99 shipping.

• August Birthstone Box: Code AUGUST
• White-Hot Neutrals Welcome Box: Code GIMME
• Korean Skincare Welcome Box: Code GLOW
• Treat Me Nail Art Box: Code NAILS
• Treat Me Box: Code TREATME
• Poolside Beauty Box: Code SUMMER

If you’re a current Julep Maven you can use these codes when you shop at Julep (and of course you have free shipping!)

• Save $15 on a $30+ order! Use coupon code ALLYOURS. Expires 08-31-2015
• 20% off shop orders. Use coupon code CITRUS. Expires 08-31-2015
• Get a free polish with a $15+ order! Use coupon code COLORME. Expires 09-30-2015

For August I selected a color-coordinated palette – I was inspired by the theme! See all the colors available for August here.

The box helpfully came with instructions for the blush stick!

Skip The Brush Creme-to-Powder Blush Stick ($24) I went with “Desert Rose” which is a brownish pinky peach shimmer, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Very blendable, not greasy, and very wearable. This sets to a powder after application, which is brilliant. Since I started subscribing to boxes I’m a bit of a blush stick fanatic – it’s just so easy, and this may be my favorite one yet. This particular color is also excellent for contouring.

When Pencil Met Gel Long-Lasting Eyeliner ($16) I’ve added a new color to my collection! You may already know that these are basically my fave eyeliners – they glide on super-smoothly and set, and just last. This will be perfect for pairing with neutral or smoky eyes.

Swatches! You can blend in the blush, which is so pretty. Follow the directions on the card!

Julep Nail Color in Penny ($14) a “Burnished bronze metallic” this has awesome coverage. I’m a little obsessed with really rich metallics (also, perfect for fall transition but also reflecting the warm colors of deep summer). And this one is amazing.

This is two coats but you can get away with one if you want.

I was really happy with my selections this month! I always enjoy my box but I feel like I did such a great job picking out the colors! I am absolutely picking up the blush stick in Moonlit Sand too – so I can have a contouring duo!

Visit Julep to subscribe or find out more (and don’t forget to check out the free welcome boxes above!). You can see more beauty box subscriptions or monthly nail polish boxes in the directory.