May 2015 Julep Maven Review + Free Box Code

May’s Julep Maven theme was the Set Sail 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!

If you’re not already a member, you can get a free welcome box for free, just pay $2.99 shipping. Get the May Birthstone Welcome Box with coupon code MAYBABY or the Summer Brights Intro Box with coupon code SUMMERFUN. (hint – join for 3 months and save an extra $15, plus you can skip your box – scroll down the page to find this)

My box! I really wanted the Oxygen base coat this month but instead of adding it to my box, I chose it as an add-on, because I got more bang for my buck that way!

Vanna (Bombshell): Magnolia crème

Carolyn (Boho Glam): Melon fuchsia crème

Feels Like Velvet Full-Coverage Eyeshadow Duo – Coconuts & Cabana: Chocolate shimmer & metallic antique gold

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

• Use code SPRING30 to save 30% on your next order. Exp 5/31.
• Use code SPRINGFUN to get a free polish on your next order (I think $15+). Exp 5/31.
• Use code SPRING10 to take $10 off a $20 order. Exp 5/31.

The shades on my duo were much prettier in person (these seem a little washed out in the photo) , but I was disappointed by the coverage – it was very sheer! So maybe their idea of full coverage isn’t mine. I did, however, really like these colors, and they’re super wearable and very velvety.

The Down East Polish Trio set was an add-on for I want to say $12, which was a great price, I couldn’t pass it up!

Amanda (Classic with a Twist): Pink dahlia crème

Shelby (Classic with a Twist): Navy ink crème

Moni (Boho Glam): Coastal blue crème

Moni was available only as an add-on, and I really wanted the Amanda, so it was silly not to get all 3 for the same price!

Julep Oxygen Bonding Base Coat

It’s Balm (formerly Plush Pout) – Electric Coral

I love both of these products! I use a lot of the base coat when doing my nails and I really needed a new, bright spring color for my lips, and I love this super creamy formula!

This was a free gift for taking 3 add-ons. I put it in the gift pile, because its not a product I use. We have a new member of the family (I was at a wedding last week) who is a runner, and I think she’s going to love it!

And swatches of all my polishes this month. I was happy to have picked them all up, and I need to squeeze in a fun polish today before I need to remanicure with “straight” polish for the end of the week. (Hint – I always keep polish remover, touch up, and a regular color in my desk drawer for emergencies!).

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