Hello readers,
I finally got my Julep Jewel Heist mystery box in the mail yesterday and I wanted to share what I got with you. The last few mystery boxes I got had been disappointments but this time I had a $10 off coupon code and figured $14.99 was an amount I was willing to risk.
The first item I got was the Neutrals Sweep Eyeshadow palette. The shadows themselves actually look quite nice but the packaging on this set is a little flimsy. The cover on mine was rather scuffed up even though it came in a box. This is something that I can use though so I'm happy to have received it.
The second item in the box is a polish in Tatiana. This polish is a very shimmery flecked copper colour. Coppers aren't my favorite polish colour but it is still a very pretty polish that will make a great gift.
The third item is the Blank Canvas Mattifying Eye Primer. I've heard really good things about this product so I'm looking forward to giving it a try. If I wear eyeshadow alone it creases pretty much instantly so a primer is something I'll get a lot of use out of.
The fourth item was a set of two hair twistbands. I hate these things. They are literally just a loop of elastic knotted at the ends. Definitely just filler in the box.
The fifth item was a Surprise Color Rush Lip Gloss in Berry. I've already swatched this and the colour is very pretty and definitely one that I will wear. The only downside is the gloss is quite sticky but I'll deal with it.
The last item in my box was an eyeshadow brush. I should note that it did come in cellophane packaging. I really like that the brush handle is metal and has some good weight to it however I tried it on some pressed shadows and it doesn't seem to pick up a ton of colour unfortunately.
I also ordered the $9.99 mystery add-on. It ended up being three polishes - Catrina, Shoshanna and Annemarie. I'm not very happy with these. Yellow is a colour that few people like and can pull off. Very yellowey gold glitter doesn't suit me, but at least I can gift it. Browny-taupe is a colour that is just so boring.
Overall I'm pretty happy with the mystery box itself but am pretty disppointed in the add-on. You think with a 'jewel heist' theme they would have included some jewel toned polishes. If you want to find out more about julep or are interested in becoming a julep maven check out their website.
Happy polishing,
- Michelle
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