Hello Beauties!
Today I have part 2 of my Julep January Maven Box! The first part shared everything that was inside and a review of the products I received. You can view that post HERE. I split them up to avoid one post overflowing with photos!
I found it a little odd that Julep is kicking the New Year off with a collection of summer neons. I mean, Its still cold and snowy in places other than AZ, our highs are in the 80's (no we aren't lucky - it's ridiculous for temps that warm in January!) I do have to admit though. Its nice to see neons, in the middle of the usual pastel lines releasing for spring. So enough of this before I get into a rant! On with it already!
So when I saw the previews to select my box and any add ons, I was pretty excited to add some neons to my collection. After using them a little, I was a little disappointed. The reason why I don't have many neons is because the formula is different, and with some, difficult to work with. While I used thin careful coats and allowed ample time between to prevent bubbling - they all still bubbled. This became a little frustrating. I am afraid that, while I do love the colors, that these will be used for "Jelly Sandwich" style manis and bases for glitters to hide the almost unavoidable bubbles. Another thing with a lot of neons, is that they don't dry to a shine. They have more of a rubber-like finish to them. I didn't use a top coat on and of these so you can see how they dry.
Julep Teresa - 2 coats
No Bast or Top Coat
This was a very pretty nude shimmer polish. While Im not the biggest nude fan, this one was pretty, and I can use it as a base for some glitters!
Julep Bette - 3 coats
No Bast or Top Coat
I am a fan of this shade. This one seemed to give me the least trouble with the bubbling as well. I can see having some fun with this and gradients!
Julep Fiona - 2 coats
No Bast or Top Coat
I really enjoyed this green! And as many of you have read - I don't care for green fingernails! It was very appropriately named, and makes me wonder if they intended the Shrek reference.
Julep Madison - 2 coats
No Bast or Top Coat
Have you tried out any of Juleps new neons?
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