Are you into cosmetics? I`m into it here and there. What I mean by that is sometimes I really get in the mood to wear makeup and other times I could care less. I`m not one who feels the need to wear it all the time, but I do enjoy wearing it from time to time. So of course I don`t generally spend a lot on cosmetics being it would not financially be worth it for me. That`s where this awesome site called Julep Maven comes in. Not only did I get a little something to review, but one of you also has a chance to win a little something as well!

Julep Maven is committed to creating vibrant nail colors and the most effective Mani and Pedi Care products. All products follow their Girlfriend`s Oath to pack in lots of good stuff without any of the toxins and carcinogens. In fact, they are serious about supporting girlfriend`s everywhere. That`s why they donate $1 from every nail color they sell to organizations that support women through their Powered by Girlfriends program.

With all that set, what exactly is Julep Maven about? Well, Being a Maven, gives you exclusive access to COLOR!

 

You get it first, and YOU decide how often you want to receive your beauty editor Sneak Peek Box. For just $19.99 a month, you`ll receive over $40 worth of trendsetting polish colors and cutting-edge treatment products each month customized in a gift-able Sneak Peek Box. Each Sneak Peek Box features new, never-before-released colors and treatments FIRST to you, before anyone else. Your box also includes hits and cult favorites - the products we like to keep on the top of editors` minds. You also get 20% off all julep.com purchases in addition to the FREE shipping on ALL your purchases. Each box also comes with a surprise and delight element- something to look forward to! You will also receive additional membership perks throughout the year. So what do I think? I love this idea! I was sent a handpicked February Maven Box. For this month the box includes:

Jane`s Beauty Tip included: "One of my favorite tips is to finish every shampoo with a blast of cold water to help seal the cuticle. You`ll be surprised at the noticeable difference in shine. The box is always a $40+ value with quality products and I must honestly say I agree with this! Not only did I get those goodies in the box, but they also included a dark chocolate man! Yes, you heard me, an edible dark chocolate man! Now come on ladies, don`t tell me you can turn that away! The man candy bar is made with cocoa beans, sugar, butter, and soy lecithin. So any box that throws in a chocolate man as a bonus is a winner all in itself!

Seriously though, this actually a very pleasant experience. The shipping speed was rather quick and beautifully packaged. The box on the outside is a typical cardboard box, but the presentation of the products within is what I loved. They not only carefully bubble wrapped each product to ensure safe delivery, but they also used a nice color-appropriate choice as a box filler as well. I find small things like that just add that "little something extra" to show your package was handled with care attractive. The products themselves that they send are FULL SIZED, not a teasing trial size like many other places would send. The quality of the products is wonderful!

The nail polish itself really attracted me. Most of the time glitter nail polish needs to be added over a different coat of nail polish to be made attractive. This particular brand that I received actually went on and can be worn as it`s own layer of glitter by itself or, of course, I could always add it to another nail color to bring it out. It also dries rather quickly as well. Did I mention I also love the way the bottle looks?! Needless to say I am very happy with my experience I had with Julep Maven! Do I think $19.99 is worth it? Definitely! Especial since MY readers get an exclusive deal