Sunday 10 May 2015

Julep "Long Weekend" Palette Swatches and Review

As soon as I found out that Julep had a new palette out, my heart soared. Luckily I took my May Maven box, because this was being featured in the 'Secret Store' (a selection of products available at a discounted price, first for the Mavens who take the monthly box. Anyone who skipped the month has access after a couple of days, but stock is usually depleted). 
The Long Weekend palette is full of lighter, more pastel shades than were in the Photogenic palette. It's absolutely stunning on green eyes (and I'm sure on any other eyes, but green's what I got, so I can only speak to that 😉). It ranges from cream to purples/mauve shades, and has some great transition shades. 

My favourite shades are Getaway (a satin champagne) Bonfire (beautiful above the crease) and Monday (I put this in the outer corner and work it in the crease. Stunning)
The formula is very similar to the first palette; very pigmented, but kicks up a lot of fallout. As long as you tap your brush, though, it's fine. And they blend like a dream! 💜
I am SO HAPPY that I grabbed this palette. I can see myself reaching for it a lot this summer, to create different glowing looks. 
I definitely recommend this palette to EVERYONE. The shades are incredibly complimentary. The Julep "Long Weekend" palette is $54 or $43.20 for Mavens. Monthly subscription is $19.99/ month, skip or cancel anytime (Julep's customer service is FANTASTIC) Sign up for a free box here: https://www.julep.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/57952/

***Nik's Bits***
• I've finally started a nail-care regimen. It's based on applying cuticle oil like a junkie, and using Sally Hansen's Instant Cuticle Remover and OPI's Nail Envy (at $20 a bottle, I better be serious about this). I can definitely see results. And the benefits are showing up on my Instagram (@ohnikjommmblog) 
• The cold has finally left Southern Ontario. Which can only means one thing-- it's time for girls to use their bras as wallets. Yay. (Sarcasm. Uber sarcasm) 
• Within the next few weeks, I'll be renovating my closet and putting up shelves for my nail polish, as well as painting my bedroom. I haven't been this excited for physical labour in... Ever. 

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for the swatches! I'm getting this - plus a blending brush - in my June box & I can't wait for it to arrive! It looks beautiful & fairly unique in the palette world, & we both got it @ a fab price! I couldn't hardly believe that not only was it an option for the June box bud that I was still able to add one additional product as well. Hope you're still enjoying yours!

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