There is something about a warm, crisp summer evening that I just love, so of course I had to go with the summer nights mystery box. I got my box the other day-loved the very speedy shipping/delivery, and I received a beautiful assortment of nail colors, a lip gloss, and a sample sized packet of Julep's glycolic hand scrub.
Take a look!
L-R: Kyla, Monica, Char, Billie Jean (two thin coats each, no topcoat)
Monica: Hot pink with multidimensional glitters. This was the other exclusive nail color. Like Kyla, Monica is also an opaque glitter, with just two coats needed for full-on coverage. I love pinks for the summertime, and the glitters which sparkle shades of violet, red, teal and gold, add a really fun kick to the nails.
Char: Navy blue crème. Deep navy blues are one of my favorite colors to sport on the nails. To me, Char definitely gives off a summer night feel, and it's undoubtedly going to be an amazing shade for the coming fall/winter months as well. Char's formula is pretty thick, and I found one thick coat to be sufficient enough for an opaque and smooth coverage. But if two coats is more your thing, I suggest going thinner on them for the most even looking results.
Billie Jean: Fuchsia crème. My pictures couldn't quite translate the dominant purple tone in this shade, but it is very apparent when seen in person. Billie Jean does contain a thick formula, but it isn't heavy like Char's consistency is. It certainly has more give to it. I did achieve opaque coverage with one coat, but the addition of a second one was essential to eliminate and smooth out the unevenness and patchiness, which this nail color is prone to. This dried to a semi-matte finish, so if you want some added glossiness a shiny top coat should do the trick.
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Nail Polish Brush
The nail brush is pretty nice. The shape of it is just perfect for my wide nail beds, and it really makes application that much easier. I will say that the brush does have the tendency to load on a lot of polish. So make sure to swipe off the excess before you start application, to avoid color pooling on the nails (I learned the hard way).
I haven't tested all of the shades for wear time, but Char has been my mani color for three days now, and I am very impressed at how well it is holding up with a top coat. There is not a chip in sight, only some tip wear.
Oh, I also wanted to mention that the two glitters-Kyla and Monica, aren't of the stubborn kind. We all know that most glitters are usually a challenge when it comes to removal, but these two are amazingly easy to remove-no special removal method required!
Zinnia Lip Vernis
I tried the Glycolic Hand Scrub and I really enjoyed it. My hands felt super soft afterwards, and the light floral fragrance that lingered was lovely. My hands get very dry during the colder months, and a product like this is just what I need to instantly soften them up. I may just have to buy the full size of this hand scrub.
Overall: I really liked trying all of the items I received in the Julep Summer Nights Mystery Box. I don't know if I am going to sign up for a monthly Julep subscription just yet, but in the meantime, I will be checking out more of Julep's mystery boxes. I think mystery boxes are super fun, and they are a great way to try a few of Julep's items.
Which are your favorite Julep products? Have you tried Julep Mystery Boxes?
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned above. I purchased these products for my personal use.
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