Menu

September Julep Maven Review

Julep Maven is a nail polish and beauty box.  Every month you have a choice between several curated style profiles or you can customize your box.  If you’d like to customize your box, I suggest signing up for a 3 month prepaid subscription!  Julep Maven is one of my favorite subscription boxes for a few reasons.  Every month they create and release a new line of polish, all built around a theme.  I think it’s a great idea.  Also, I’m a big fan of the fact that their polish formulas are vegan, and 5-free. 

For September, they introduced The Art Walk Collection. 

photo credit to Julep

Initially, I had mixed feelings about this collection, but the more I looked at it the more I liked it.  This is definitely a transition month into fall, so I expected less bright, and more muted colors.  Is it just me, or does this collection also kind of scream an 80’s vibe?  I was born in the 80’s though, so I can definitely get behind this.  I have also really been interested in the satin finishes, and there were at least three of those featured this month. 

The Cost: $24.99 a month ($19.99 a month with a 3-month subscription).  Both options are customizable for new Mavens.  I totally recommend the 3-month subscription.  That’s what I have, and I love being able to pick exactly what I want, and getting the lowest price. 

Ana was part of this collection, but was only available as an add-on.  I am in love with this top coat.  It’s a little edgy, and I love that it’s white. 

Julep also released a new line of lip products this month called Plush Pout Lip Crayons.  I feel like lip crayons have become a trend lately, and I was excited to see if Julep’s version was any better than the alternatives on the market.  These are supposed to be full-coverage lip crayons with a moisturizing core, and long-lasting with a semi-gloss finish. 

I ordered the Magenta Plum color, but actually received the Almond Nude shade.  I was a little disappointed, but it wasn’t that big of a deal because they’re shipping me the correct color, and I get to keep this one.  Typically, this type of nude shade wouldn’t work with my skin tone, so I haven’t tried it yet.  I’m still debating whether or not I want to keep this one or trade/gift it to someone who would enjoy it more.  I’m super excited to try out the Magenta Plum color once I actually receive it!